41 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Columbus

“The beef brisket and potato chips are amazing. We liked the smoky bbq sauce. We got a “to go package” that included perfect size rolls for a sandwich. Friendly, helpful staff too!“

“10 out of 10. Food and staff were both fantastic. Highly recommend“

“An amazing restaurant. We had the Hot Pot lunch menu. I highly recommend. A truly surprising find while visiting Ohio. The Szechuan Spicy soup base was delicous. Everything served was flavorful and fresh.“

“I had the pulled pork with their EXCELLENT sweet bbq sauce and a side of their cole slaw which was also EXCELLENT!! And don't leave without trying the cornbread cobbler. You won't be disappointed. This place gets a 10 out of 10 from me.“

“If you do not give this place a try you have missed something special.“

“A diamond in the rough. The current operators are 2nd generation. Food is good and service quality is what you would expect for a small family restaurant“

“the Brisket sandwich is my fave. ribs are also very good“

“I went to the Marion location. First time stopping in. I got the Brisket platter and two rib platters. I got them to go. The Brisket had great flavor, it was a little drier than I like my brisket but the flavor was there. The ribs were on point, tender juicy full of flavor. The sides I got were baked beans and Mac and cheese. The baked beans were great smoky flavor and a little bit of sweetness to them. The Mac and cheese perfect with how cheesy it was. Over all great food and friendly staff and you get your moneys worth of food. Keep up the good work“

“Quick and authentic. Consome’ dipping broth was good. Lime was fresh. Green sauce was perfect.“

“Don and I really enjoyed our meal and Lauren did an EXCELLENT JOB at her job answering my questions! Keep up the great job! I lover my dessert! :-) K“

“Enjoyed my visit, Symone helped us and she was so personable and polite. She greeted us and even said thank you before we left. It’s nice to go out and get excellent service. It’s a rare thing now. I will definitely be going back to the Polaris location.“

“We stumbled on it by accident and are happy we did!! It is under new ownership. The guy that took over had previously had a food truck down the road!! The brisket nachos are amazing!! If you love Texas BBQ, it’s the place to be!!“

“Great food!!! And wonderful people run it! Can’t wait for them to come back 😋“

“Driving by stopped in for a quick lunch and food was amazing and employees were nice“

“Best Jerk chicken! Went back tonight for first time in 10 years and still AMAZING 👏 🤤“

“Enjoy the food and service. Kevin is always friendly and knows how to make you forget abut the stressful day you just had,“

“** edit** 1- Star review
Drove back because they gave us a brisket portion for a 1-Meat platter when we ordered a 2-meat platter. Manger said he was going to give us extra for the mistake and for us having to drive back to the restaurant, but when we got there he seemed to have forgotten that he said he would give us 2 portions for the mistake. Just make the drive to the Hank’s on US-42 to save the trouble and get the correct portion size.

Manager definitely forgot he said he would give us an extra portion since we had to make the drive back for their mistake.

Mishap happened with my ToGo order and they made it right immediately. Thank you! Great service, great manager“

“I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. Extremely crowded. The floor was covered in spilled drinks. Nowhere to sit or put a coat. The line at the bar was long. The music was so loud we couldn't hear anyone. There were three stalls in the women's room - one had no door at all, and one had a door that wouldn't close. You can't watch anyone ride the bull as it is hidden in the back corner. This place is a waste of time.“

“great food as always look forward to you coming back“

“I am visiting from Boston and just happen to spontaneously tour the Ohio Statehouse. Here, I lunched at HouseTaco which locates inside the Statehouse itself. The food is quick and fresh. Chef Zach prepared the tacos on-site with passion. They were delicious! What a hidden gem!!!“

“Food was absolutely amazing, great priced and we will be back for sure!“

“This was the most diabolically delicious lunch I have had in ages…. I will genuinely crave this and I am sad I don’t live closer…. There was so much flavor in every bite. You HAVE to get the green sauce, it changed my life. The people working in the truck were also super friendly. 10/10, 5 star review. This place deserves some recognition!!!“

“Best authentic Hawaiian food in Cbus. Felt like I was back in Hawaii! Highly recommend the teriyaki plate, the saimin and macaroni salad are also great! Can't wait to try more items from the menu“

“I find it super popular whenever i’ve went. The wait can be a bit long depending on when you go, but it’s definitely worth it. The servers are amazing and super friendly. Fast service as well! the food here is great and it’s amazing for the price! I’ve done both the Bbq and hotpot, and i definitely recommend it! been here twice and will definitely be coming again!“

“I have never felt compelled to leave a review until this place. Ordered the pan seared potstickers and the Dan Dan Hand Stretched Noodles. I am fortunate enough to travel around the world for my work and I can genuinely say this is the most complex and flavorful noodle dish I have ever eaten regardless of restaurant or country. The sesame paste they use in the base gives the most rich umami flavor to go with the wonderfully seasoned beef. The hand stretched noodles have truly perfect tooth to them as well giving a very hearty feel to the dish! I could not recommend this place enough! Truly the first 10/10 I have had in Columbus, Ohio.“

“The food was really really good as were the potion size . I got the bbq bento box and takoyaki. The takoyaki was amazing. It's not on the printed menu, but it is online“

“Nicole, Jonah and Matt are my absolute favorites!!! amazing vibes, great service!! the best dive bar in the brewery district 🙌🏽!! Kitchen open till 1am always a plus 🤌🏽 and if you can catch Tommy he's best gem of the whole place ❤️“

“Ordered the medallion meal. The meat was all fat and gristle.“

“Went there with a friend on a Tuesday night. The place was busy - full house. My filet was perfect, medium rare, and the salads fresh. Our waiter was very attentive and it all made for a great experience. Always delicious when I've gone to this location.“

“Wanted a Clevelander at the Heritage Fest but they ran out of Hotdogs and replaced it with a polish sausage. Needless to say…. It was spectacular. I will be driving to Ace Hardware in New Albany to get another. Best Bar B Q in the 614.“

“Flavourful and juicy burgers with really crispy and tasty fries. Great owner with a friendly personality. Definitely recommend popping by and giving it a try! The pricing is very competitive too.“

“Our server was a super sweet man with kind eyes and a kind heart who listens to his customers and is funny with a side of sarcasm. Strong in sports talk but lacks diversity when it comes to geopolitical conversation. Needs more world experience and may need improvement on his knowledge of the local area. Always ball ready.

The food is solid too.“

“Place was nice, clean, was greeted promptly , sat promptly , food and service overall was great, steaks were cooked as ordered , my one complaint is table sizing , the tables are bit small to fit a larger family , it was my birthday dinner and had me, my boyfriend, my parents and siblings and we barely could for drinks, bread, appetizers , salads and main dishes on the table without running out of room or being elbow to elbow .“

“Great selection of good food and great outdoor seating area to enjoy the weather.“

“Istg they have the most flavorful food I've had anywhere and thats not an exaggeration. The whiting, hush puppies and fries. Like what seasoning is put on those fries??? Hands down the best spot to eat for fair prices and great tunes. Shout out to all 4 Chefs in the kitchen. **I dont drink...I KNOW good food**“

“The place was packed, but service was good. My husband and I ordered 2 medium well ribeye steaks and they came out well done. The taste was good, so we ate them, but for the price and for being known as a steakhouse, your steaks should come out the way guests order them.“

“Went for lunch with friend. seated immediately but take longer to come back and check on us. The meals was delicious and large portion. The dinning room appears clean and bright. The price is reasonable. i would really to anyone that like Korean food“

“Service was great and the food was delicious!!“

“Miss Kay's is the best in the city right now. She makes it fresh to order & gives you your money's worth. I'm done with all these other dusty spots. it's only Miss Kay's for this family ♥️♥️✊🏾“

“May 26 2025 Anderson’s Thanks to Angela our waitress our dinner service was excellent!! Hope you enjoy your pen! It’s refillable!! Sincerely, Teresa Flannery Anderson“