43 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Cincinnati

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“Today I traveled from Florida to Cincinnati. My sister and I wanted to get a bite to eat . We didnt want to get fast food that you could get on every corener . While leaving the airport I Googled restaurants close by . There were several to choose from however, we decided on Pig Candy BBQ this restaurant did not disappoint. The food was amazing ( we had the special which was the brisket sandwich) this sandwich was very tender and full of flavor. If you are just traveling through or a local or feel up to a drive this is definitely worth your time .The staff knows what customer service means . All around Great food and service. A MUST STOP....... THANK YOU !!“

“absolutely the best cornbread I've ever had!!!! service was outstanding food was even better“

“The pulled pork and smoked turkey were the absolute best for my mom’s 95th birthday party. Thanks B and staff!“

“Wonder Ribs and sides. Excellent customer service.“

“I would recommend Velvet Smoke BBQ in white oak. One of the best bbq places I have ever had and it comes out of a small mom and pop shop. The ribs, burnt ends, and the wings are by far my favorite. Best BBQ in town, and I would recommend it to anyone that I know. If you are in the Cincinnati, OH area you need to check out this place!! 10/10!“

“This place has the best Korean BBQ in the area. I only wish they had honey dew boba. That would seal the deal. But still our first pick always over others.“

“The meats are really crispy! Really good, a bit too much sauce for me but still really tasty. Portions are generous, found a bit shy on the meat for the wonton mix but was good.
The restaurant is small, if you are a big party, I would recommend to order and pickup“

“I have been staying at The Phelps for business. I frequently get in late, and quite frankly do not feel like going out. The Phelps Bar is the perfect solution. I have been staying at The Phelps Hotel on and off for roughly a month so far. I have had most of their menu items and have yet to have one that has not been excellent. They recently changed their food and drink menu, so there are many new items to try. They have an outstanding "Signature Drink" Menu. My favorite is the Fig & Rosemary Old Fashioned that is hands down the very best Old Fashioned I have had anywhere, and that includes The Greenbrier Resort. The staff are all amazing and help to make the experience even better. My hat is off to Mark (I think he is the manager), Kat and Tynisa who run the bar, and David the cook. If you find yourself in the Downtown Cincinnati area close to the stadiums, then you really should try The Phelps Bar. You will not be disappointed.“

“I just have to say that the turkey tips messy mac is the best I have ever had. If you haven't tried it you must.“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

“Very friendly always. The best burger I've had in years, well seasoned, juicy, cooked perfect. I couldn't finish the burger and had the rest for breakfast and it was still awesome. My son had wings and finished them down to the bone. Good good food ?“

“I had such a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere is very comfortable, especially with those bright red booths that make for a relaxing place to sit.

I really enjoyed being able to customize my own meal at the fresh food station. There was a great variety of ingredients like green onions and fresh noodles to choose from. Everything looked clean and well-prepared. My final bowl was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. I will definitely be back soon.“

“Best steak burgers IN THE WORLD!!!💪“

“Very good BBQ conveniently located in the food court above the downtown Kroger. Food served fast and reasonably priced.

I ordered and enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich with Carolina Gold sauce. You can add a side and a drink for a few dollars more.“

“My daughter and mine first time. Nick was sensational. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Food was great and timely. We definitely will be back. Thanks for a great experience“

“The service from the warm... always friendly staff... The first time the welcome bell made us feel special. Now the best part...THE FOOD WAS SOOO GOOD ( COLLEGE HILL LOCATION) I SWEAR WE CAME BACK THE NEXT DAY & 4 THE HOLIDAYS WE GOT CATERING FOR 30 PPL & THEY LOVED THE RIBS...WASN'T A BONE/ SAUCE LEFT...THE PICKLES & ONIONS...A ADDED TREAT...LET ME JUST SAY THIS ABOUT THIS FAITH BASE PLACE...VERY PROFESSIONAL & ATTENTIVE 2 UR NEEDS. WE BEEN LOOKING 4 A GREAT BBQ PLACE & MY MAN & MY SON SAID...WE AIN'T GOT LOOK NO FURTHER BCOS THIS...THIS IS OUR FAVORITE BBQ PLACE & I AGREE...THE PRICE/ PORTIONS ARE VERY GENEROUS!WE LOVE THE SPIRITUAL NOTES ON THE BAGS 2...BRINGS A SMILE... WARMTH 2 UR FACE. THANKS & WE LOVE YALL & SEE YALL REAL REAL SOON💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️“

“The BBQ is great while feeling like you’re not in Cincinnati any more. I highly recommend the Mac it your own and the brisket platters. The brisket isn’t too dry but is very flavorful! We got sides of the peanut slaw with is decent and the Brussel sprouts are amazing. With 2 drinks. We are looking at under $50 for a delicious dinner with drinks after tax.“

“Amazing comfort food. So glad she insisted we get sides. Everything was delicious, and reminded me of the food my great grandma used to make. Especially the beans, both green and baked were perfect. The bbq was good too! lol Really great food all around“

“Would have never thought about stopping into this place but finally did. It's not your traditional gas station. One of the best beer selections in Cincinnati, some tremendous BBQ as well. Plus the staff is friendly and helpful. Its tough not to pull up and stay a while!

The BBQ brisket, mac and cheese, and pulled pork out tremendous. Yet, that may might be out of items, you never know.“

“This place is the best restaurant on the west side. Hayley our server was great. NY Strip & the filet were outstanding. Side dishes were very tasty and the strawberry cheesecake was delicious. You can't go wrong here. Try this place soon!“

“we ordered Incline Smoke Shack appetizers for a birthday gathering we held at 13Below last Saturday. I want to just rave over the egg rolls! Absolutely delicious!!!“

“I'm from Florida and found my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! Amazing home cooked southern food!! Thank you for taking me back home while I enjoyed your Lamb chops dinner!!! I will definitely be back for the Salmon and Red Snapper!!!“

“Literally just got done stuffing my face 5 minutes ago with one of their delicious pulled pork sandwiches! This sandwich was phenomenal! The sauce is to die for! Perfect amount of sweetness and spice! I’ll probably order 1 or 2 more to go before I leave this Christmas expo!“

“Food was excellent! We need one of these in swmo!!“

“The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and excellent at their job!“

“Amazingggggg food!! Best pulled pork, baked beans and jalapeño cornbread I’ve eaten!“

“My food was hot and amazing! The best thing is they have non pork options. WE do BBQ for the win!“

“fantastic place great food“

“Heard about this place on Tiktok. Really loved the vibes! Hoping to drop by if I'm ever in the area.“

“we have been searching for good soul food for months...we found our spot today ! Delicious.“

“We always love going to TRH for a family or friend’s night out. Servers are always super nice and friendly. Place is always packed but they always get us in fast as long as we add ourselves to the online wait list. 0-20 mins. Thanks guys!“

“Spicy chicken: Good, the ? is 3 out of 5 to me. You can see the red spice. Spicy party wings are great. Regular chicken: A bit too salty. Fish: Good. Fried okra: Delicious ! Wedges: So good ! Red beans & rice: Delicious & vegan. Corn bread: Deliciously buttery & soft. Yams: Good & sweet. Mac & Cheese: Needs richer cheese. Taste ok with yams. Greens: Taste ok with mac & ch. Mash potatoes: Fine w/o gravy. $6.99- 2pc. (Breast & Leg), 1 side & cornbread. 2 breast meal is $7.99.“

“Went here with a few friends and had an awesome time. The staff treated us like royalty and the owner recognized one person in our group as one of their regulars. The wings were outstanding and you can order them per wing instead of it being a fixed amount, which is always my preference. This was my fist time there and I would recommend it to anyone. It's a great location, the inside is really cool with the exposed barrels displayed, and it was very clean. Plenty of TVs inside the bar area too. Our group will be going back again soon.“

“Came rolling in about 945 with three other people Tammy recognized my wife and I cleaned off a spot at the bar the four of us sat down and ordered drinks appetizers and meals mind you they close at 10 o'clock during the week and never felt rushed left about 1045...thanks Tammy“

“Menu is small, but all food is great. My new go to spot“

“Food is always great! Rachael is the best! She has amazing customer service and is always on top of it. I've never had bad service here, but I prefer Rachael as my server. I’m updating my review to include the server Lori. She truly goes above and beyond and is very pleasant!“

“This place cares about their customers and goes above and beyond. I cannot say enough about this location. My family comes here often (1-2 times a month) and tonight they blew us away with kindness. We came in at 10 thinking they closed at 11 to place a to go order for my husband. He just finished a HARD move between our old and new house. My husband was running on 4 hrs of sleep after working 3-11:30 and then getting up to pack and then go back to work again. His only requests were to feed him when he got home + have swim trunks ready for the hot tub. But it was a Wednesday night……. And they closed at 10… not 11. The team said, we’ve got you and was so kind to make our food (when they didn’t have to at all). The food was delicious (as always) and they made this day special for my husband and our family.

THANK YOU Colerain crew! Shouting out a few of our favorites Dre, Nico, Tamara, and Lil…. Keep being FABULOUS humans ❤ We will see you soon 🎉“

“Went with my son for a steak lunch, for Father's Day. Bread was fresh and delicious. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious. Our waitress seemed fairly new at the job, was not very attentive. Overall a very good experience.“

“The food was good I had a pulled chicken and fries my fiance had New York Prime steak and mixed vegetables she thoroughly enjoyed it. Our waitress was excellent haven't been to Montgomery Inn in quite some time really didn't have any outlandish expectations. Overall good experience.“

“I remember trying this place when I first moved to Cincinnati because it’s conveniently right around the corner and wanted to try it based on all the good reviews, I remember disliking half of my meal but liking the other half , I remember the macaroni and cheese being pretty good and the cornbread being the best I’ve ever had fast forward to today and still kind of mixed reviews because once again I liked some parts and disliked other parts , the macaroni this time wasn’t that great it was very oily ? Potato salad was good and the hot dog was good , the Jamaican beef patty was tough asf , cornbread was decent , I’ll probably try again as I always give places a three strikes and your out type of thing not gonna say it’s great but it’s good I think I just need to keep trying different things from them til I get a niche for something I like“

“Great place to eat. Good food nice people“

“oxtails were delicious. Mac n cheese and greens could be better.“