Real Smoq'ed BBQ, Inc.

3829 Lorain Ave, Cleveland
(216) 417-5987

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Kritter Getter

Some of the BEST BBQ I have ever tasted great service great experience highly recommend you go will definitely be coming back repeatedly

Gabrielle Blackshire

Got the polish boy and mac n cheese. Honestly some of the worse mac n cheese I've had! There was absolutely no flavor and just tasted like noodles and cheese. The polish boy was way to overfilled with fries and had too much sauce. The bread was soggy and the whole thing just fell a part. The kielbasa was dry and not juicy. Overall, disappointed I wasted my money!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Rowan Haas

The woman at the front was very kind and nice but the food was not very good. First of all it was cold, which was especially disappointing after waiting roughly 30mins for it to arrive. Apart from that I specifically asked for the sauce on the side. When my food arrived it was drenched in sauce. overall I would not recommend, I personally will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

J Santiago Sr.

I had always pass this place and never decided to stop by. One night after work I was in the mood for BBQ and it was a convenient location on the way home. I’m glad I did, I had the BBQ rib dinner. The rib was 5 pieces and some had some tough chewy areas not fall off the bone as I preferred. The rib was very flavorful but the baked beans was just basic hence I only gave 4 stars. It could use some sweetness bacon or bits of brisket. However I chose the potato salad and it was creamy and the flavor was awesome, could been in fridge or cooler for my liking but it was definitely better than most places. Would I go back, definitely and recommend to try it out.

Parking: Depending on the time of day parking is either paid or after hours is free.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smoq'Ed BBQ Ribs

Charlette Byrd

My bad. I will never spend my money or time here again especially on Sunday.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Divine Intervention

I have a bad taste in my mouth after paying for a rib-tip dinner. My bad. I realize now that I am forbidden from digesting pork. I initially requested the chicken dinner; however, I was told that they run out of that dinner early on Sundays. This is unfortunate, but a lesson learned. Make them give you a receipt.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Thalia Wilson

The food is overpriced!! $2.50 for a wing!! Stingy with the portions. You get one scoop of sides. They don't serve water or have any to purchase. The service was decent

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Smoked Sausage, Baked Beans

Mrs. E

I ordered a rib tip dinner. And it was horrible
The meat was tough the sauce had a bitter taste. Nothing like the original Ohio city bbq
The atmosphere wasn’t the cleanest
To say the least I would never be going there again. Money wasted

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jay Jay

My only issue on 2/22/25 early eve that my 3 bone ribs were tough, and the wings were huge and over done, just wasn't a pleasant experience when arriving back to my home, the bake beans were excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Diane Gates

The food was horrible and undercooked, the greens were extremely salty. Hands down the worst place I've ever eaten.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese

Danielle Thomas

First time, last time. Hours claim to be until 2am but I placed an order around 9:15pm after a long highway drive, went to pick up only to be told that they were not taking anymore orders because of a large catering order? The restaurant doors were still open as well so why would a patron think you weren't open? I drove a good distance to get to the restaurant too. Online order did not go through either despite saying the order could be picked up in 25 minutes. This place was recommended to me and this was my first visit and will be my last. Not a very good first impression. The decor was cool but I will not be returning. Disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Freddy T

In town for the Cleveland “Indians” remodel and decided to embrace the local food scene.
“When in Rome”, try the local staple! I opted for the Polish Boy. More detail to presentation would’ve been great. The combination of flavors were unique. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and efficient.
I’ll try this “local staple” elsewhere. I’ve gotten a few recommendations after this experience.
Cheers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Victor Santana Jr.

We recently had the opportunity to try Real Smoked BBQ for dinner. Overall, the experience was just okay. The staff was very friendly, but the food took a long time to arrive. As for the food itself, we found it to be average. We sampled a little bit of everything, but nothing stood out as exceptional to us.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

robert johnson

Wish I could put zero stars. They don't answer the phone. And when they do, you on hold til you hang up. Always running out of ribs early in the afternoon. Phone line always busy. 👎

Service: 1

steve jones

Your rib tips are tough as hell. They have to much fat on them and to many bones

Food: 1

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