IMO the best BBQ I've found in the Cincinnati area. The prices are more reasonable than most others and the quality of the ribs and brisket is unsurpassed. My biggest complaints are the limited hours they are open and the fact that they are, in effect carry out only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie R.
Food: 4.5/5Big fan of this BBQ! We got one meat, one side with burnt ends and cheesy potatoes, and the two meat two sides with brisket and burnt ends and baked beans and green beans. We also got some mac n' cheese, and the plates come with garlic toast. For the sauce, I got the hot pifire, and my boyfriend got the medium champion. The drive home was a tourcher because the food smelled so good. Their burnt ends are so tasty and crispy! I like spicy and tangy BBQ sauce, so I like the pitfire. I think the sides could improve, but the meats are why you eat BBQ, and they do that very well. Service: 4/5You can order at the counter or call ahead. The service is fast, and people are polite. They are only open for a few limited hours each week but have high demand. Atmosphere: 3/5This is a great place to call ahead for pick up or to order and take it home. The space is small, with limited counter seating. The space is clean, and they make the most of the small storefront. The decor is tastefully BBQ-themed.
carrie b.
They have the best smoked wings. We also love all their different platters. Smoked turkey is very moist and delicious.
Mark Hoffman
Velvet Smoke catered a recent family party. Our guests were very happy with the food. The brisket and cheesy potatoes were a big hit.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valli J.
Omgosh Ribs are soooo good & I liked the mild sauce, tangy not overly sweet. Also, very tender, but a nice bite to them, not soft/soggy. Wings were also really tasty, smoked & fried, dang gone good. Brisket & Burnt Ends can hold their own, just need to call to place your order or be present as soon as they open, because they sell out really fast, like really really fast. Only downside I personally, not huge fan of the sides, but I see people ordering the sides up, so to each their own preference.
Rick Villier
Meats are fantastic (if you get there before your favorite sells out)! My wife likes the cheesey potatoes but I haven't found a side that I like. The people are friendly and helpful, making you want to come back.Parking: Part of a strip mall so limited parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
John V.
Amazing BBQ and friendly service as well! We're not usually on the west side but found ourselves there the other day so made a point to stop in for some tasty brisket and pulled pork. So flavorful - will be back for sure!
Justin Braun
I had burnt ends and pulled chicken. Thee best bbq I’ve had anywhere. North or south. I just wish it wasn’t an hour and half to get
A small in and out establishment with great food. No dining in and opens around 4pm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joseph Jackson
This should be a crime !! Freaking food was just plan amazing!!!! Ordered some dry rub wings and they asked me to try some burnt end , I said “what are burnt ends “ , I try them and that was the worst mistake I could’ve made , the smoked dry rub rings ?they were so good. The damn sauce was so good and usually I wouldn’t recommend putting sauce on good barbecue but omg it just made everything that much better. ? Needless to say I’ll be back. Service was very friendly. I appreciate getting such good service but I do wish they were further away from me because I’m probably going to visit more frequently ?not good for my diet plans ??. Great place to eat !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Dry Rub Wings
Chris Flaherty
It's a take-out only place. The ribs were melt in your mouth and very meaty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Rhonda Mason
The best customer service! Food was delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Ribs
Tiana Middlebrooks
Went in for bread pudding came out with six of those plus brisket, burnt ends, dry rub wings, Turkey, cheesy potatoes, and brisket chili ???????? I could eat it every day ??? EVERYDAY!!! That is all
They never miss a beat on good food. Did wings and burnt ends this go round. Service is always the same GOOD. Legit no complaints.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Baked Beans, Chicken Wings
They never miss a beat on good food. Did wings and burnt ends this go round. Service is always the same GOOD. Legit no complaints.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Baked Beans, Chicken Wings
IMO the best BBQ I've found in the Cincinnati area. The prices are more reasonable than most others and the quality of the ribs and brisket is unsurpassed. My biggest complaints are the limited hours they are open and the fact that they are, in effect carry out only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food: 4.5/5Big fan of this BBQ! We got one meat, one side with burnt ends and cheesy potatoes, and the two meat two sides with brisket and burnt ends and baked beans and green beans. We also got some mac n' cheese, and the plates come with garlic toast. For the sauce, I got the hot pifire, and my boyfriend got the medium champion. The drive home was a tourcher because the food smelled so good. Their burnt ends are so tasty and crispy! I like spicy and tangy BBQ sauce, so I like the pitfire. I think the sides could improve, but the meats are why you eat BBQ, and they do that very well. Service: 4/5You can order at the counter or call ahead. The service is fast, and people are polite. They are only open for a few limited hours each week but have high demand. Atmosphere: 3/5This is a great place to call ahead for pick up or to order and take it home. The space is small, with limited counter seating. The space is clean, and they make the most of the small storefront. The decor is tastefully BBQ-themed.
They have the best smoked wings. We also love all their different platters. Smoked turkey is very moist and delicious.
Velvet Smoke catered a recent family party. Our guests were very happy with the food. The brisket and cheesy potatoes were a big hit.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omgosh Ribs are soooo good & I liked the mild sauce, tangy not overly sweet. Also, very tender, but a nice bite to them, not soft/soggy. Wings were also really tasty, smoked & fried, dang gone good. Brisket & Burnt Ends can hold their own, just need to call to place your order or be present as soon as they open, because they sell out really fast, like really really fast. Only downside I personally, not huge fan of the sides, but I see people ordering the sides up, so to each their own preference.
Meats are fantastic (if you get there before your favorite sells out)! My wife likes the cheesey potatoes but I haven't found a side that I like. The people are friendly and helpful, making you want to come back.Parking: Part of a strip mall so limited parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Amazing BBQ and friendly service as well! We're not usually on the west side but found ourselves there the other day so made a point to stop in for some tasty brisket and pulled pork. So flavorful - will be back for sure!
I had burnt ends and pulled chicken. Thee best bbq I’ve had anywhere. North or south. I just wish it wasn’t an hour and half to get
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A small in and out establishment with great food. No dining in and opens around 4pm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
This should be a crime !! Freaking food was just plan amazing!!!! Ordered some dry rub wings and they asked me to try some burnt end , I said “what are burnt ends “ , I try them and that was the worst mistake I could’ve made , the smoked dry rub rings ?they were so good. The damn sauce was so good and usually I wouldn’t recommend putting sauce on good barbecue but omg it just made everything that much better. ? Needless to say I’ll be back. Service was very friendly. I appreciate getting such good service but I do wish they were further away from me because I’m probably going to visit more frequently ?not good for my diet plans ??. Great place to eat !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Dry Rub Wings
It's a take-out only place. The ribs were melt in your mouth and very meaty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
The best customer service! Food was delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Ribs
Went in for bread pudding came out with six of those plus brisket, burnt ends, dry rub wings, Turkey, cheesy potatoes, and brisket chili ???????? I could eat it every day ??? EVERYDAY!!! That is all
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Dry Rub Wings