Eli's BBQ - Riverside

3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati
(513) 533-1957

Recent Reviews

Douglas A.

The ribs were great and loved the sauces. The sides weren't anything special. Service was good and the staff is friendly

Elizabeth Contreras

Visited for early dinner or late lunch maybe.Tried ribs, and they have the option of two sides and you can decide how many ribs you have, options start at two and go up by 2 until 12 I think.Sides options include beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread.Tried mashed potatoes and mac & cheese which I preferred over the potatoes. They had a good taste.Overall food taste very good. Ribs were soft and tasted good.Would of course recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Bottles, And Mashed Potatoes, Bones

Olivia B.

I am visiting from out of town and staying down the road from Eli's. We went at peak rush hour, right at 7. When we walked up, we knew the food was going to be good as the outside was PACKED and almost every picnic table was occupied. We went inside to order and wait for our food, and despite them being so busy they were able to get us our food within 15 minutes. The smoked turkey was AMAZING. I am also very picky about barbecue sauce, and I was a huge fan of theirs. Also strongly recommend the Mac and cheese! I will definitely be visiting again.

Sherry M

Pulled pork was bomb but I thought the wings were a bit overcooked. But the dry rub on them with their BBQ was soooo good! Ate outside in the pavilion was so nice. Sides were good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

jason webb

Great food, price is what you would expect. Food truck feel and great outdoor eating area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Holland

Outstanding BBQ everytime!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Grits, Pork Sandwich

Haleigh Bayer

The ribs were amazing. Wish they had Fries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Grant Bayer

Some of the best ribs I’ve had.

Jackie Z.

Wonderful weather outside for the outside patio seating at Eli's! 15-20 minute wait is normal, but the smoky dry rub flavor is worth the wait. Ribs were the star but the wings are good if you like chicken. Mac and cheese was the extra thick cheesy sauce kind if that's what you're into--our toddler gobbled it up!

Audra H.

The pork was lean and had a nice flavor. The sauce was good. However, two out of the three sides were not good. The mac n cheese tasted like it was made from a Velveeta mix and the slaw was bland with large pieces of cabbage. My husband did enjoy the grits.

Joel VanCleave

After not going for a while because of a bad experience last time, we decided to give them another go. Unfortunately, the smoked pork was bland as can be, the cheesy Mac seemed out of a bag and gross, and somehow the pickles had no flavor.. the beans were good, though, but are not enough of a reason to go back..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Jack Reynolds

Smoked turkey was good but a bit expensive. The hot dogs are where it’s at. Overall I love the atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Dogs with Crackling, Mac & Cheese, Smoked Wings, Pork Sandwich

M F

Eat here every once in a while for the baked beans. The whole menu is tasty to be honest. Doesn't send you to the bathroom. Hehe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Totleben-Martin

We have to work around food allergies. Their menu has the allergens listed so I didn't have to ask or have someone check! The food is yummy and filling!Dietary restrictions: Their menu lists food allergies!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Sandwich

Tony Cinque

Eli’s is always a go to for myself. Everyone is so sincere and want the best for their customers. 5 stars definitely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Dogs with Crackling, Smoked Chicken Wings, Turkey, And Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Southern Coleslaw, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw

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