I picked up take-out Saturday evening, to eat during the Buckeyes game. I ordered the smoked wings and asked for them to be done extra crispy, because I despise rubbery skin on chicken wings. For the second time in as many weeks, the skin was very rubbery, almost as if they'd intentionally disregarded my request. My wife's order of pulled pork came in the usual styrofoam bowl, but had a watery liquid at the bottom, almost as if it had been frozen, and then thawed in the microwave.When I picked up my order at 6:30 on a Saturday night, the place was almost empty. One man sitting at the bar, and maybe 6-8 people sitting at booths, dining in. Not exactly a sign of a thriving business. Customers pick up take-out orders at the bar here, so I ordered a drink while waiting for my order, from a very apathetic and not very friendly bartender.I have done business here, since they opened. I could pull up my receipts on my Quicken account, but I really don't even want to know, how much I've spent here, because we used to eat here almost once a week for many years. We also used them for catering several family events. That's how good this place used to be (and it's only a few blocks from my home).This place had asinine pandemic policies, and was even closed for a period of time. I tried to patronize them again, because they're a local business, that we had good experiences with in the past, but now I think it's time to say farewell to Barleys Smokehouse.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
IsupportRonPaul
This place is phenomenal. We had a large group 13 people . Many of who had drinks , appetizers and more. The price came in way under what I expected, and the service was exceptional. Now we will discuss the Gumbo that was fantastic. Everyone said the food was great . This place is a must try ,
jen57892021
Food was a finger-food buffet for a private party, very average. Drinks were ok but my single malt scotch was $12.
Michael Stalling
The food was terrible when we first received it. It was cold and obviously not as not very good. We sent it back, and we were certainly glad we did. What an amazing difference. When you are served bad food...NEVER accept it that way. Send it back. You paid for a good meal. If you don't send it back, you not only lose, but so does the next customer, and the next. Do your part. Send it back so you can enjoy what you paid for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
stephanie crate
So this place admittedly looks like it's closed from the outside but seriously come right on in. The food is really freaking good, especially the wings. I've been here twice now and the place is empty!! I think they do a good takeout business, but still. We legit had a private watch party for the OSU game on Saturday because nobody was there! If you're on the fence about this place (because you think it's closed?) give it a try!! Additionally, their outdoor patio space is dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Wings, Smoked Wings
Jason Wolfe
This is the lowest point they’ve ever been. After the temporary close, conditions have been terrible - staff quality and food quality are not “Smokehouse” level by a long shot. I was embarrassed the last time I brought people there. Tonight, my family brought me there because they know it’s my favorite place - I am a lifelong customer, but we will never be back. So disappointing…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steve Lyons
Grilled smoked wings are good. Great sauces. $.85 on WednesdayTaco Tuesday is good but no bargain.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steve Swift
Our fav wings (& pickles) in 614. Service is good but tight during semi-busy times. We all (two adults, two children) love eating here.Def recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House Smoked and Grilled Wings, Baby Back Ribs, Wings, BBQ, Smoked Wings
Sprandel5
We had the pork nachos and I guess we assumed at a bbq place they would have bbq on them. They were just okay. Beer was just average too.
Dan Schottenstein
The food was okay. But the service stunk. The place was empty at dinner time on a Saturday night and I very quickly understood why that was. The employees act like they'd rather be anywhere else but working there. They barely speaks to you. Then they brought my salad and my appetizer and my main course all out at the same time. I mean... Really??? That's basic restaurant service. You don't do that. I would never eat here again. Don't know how they stay in business
I’m not sure if everyone commenting are just super loyal customers? This food was super dry. Not a ton of flavor. Definitely tasted like it was cooked a day or so ago and warmed in a microwave. There was 1 other table (about 10ish people) there when we got there and a single person at the bar. We waited an hour for food. we saw the server when she took our order. Then about an hour and 15 minutes later the server showed up (we also asked the person who brought our food to us to ask our server to come back by so we could get drinks.. but that took about 15-20 minutes). She asked if everything was okay, my husband just shrugged because we were just over it at this point. Never got a refill of drinks (we also didn’t brother asking ourselves). My daughter was completely out before the food came. I planned to try another beer but there wasn’t even anyone to order one from. After we finished some we waited for a while for the server. Who we never saw again… so we got the check from the hostess and also paid her. And then left.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
LaTanya Thornton
We arrived with a little less than an hour before closing. The staff was attentive and pretty upbeat for the end of the day. The drinks were good. The food was nicely portioned for the price. The menu has a little something for a variety of dietary preferences.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Wright
They offered several different styles of BBQ sauce. If you like spicy items, they have many on the menu to choose from. They also have a brewery, so they have a big variety of specialty beers on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sliced Hickory Smoked Brisket
pc8224
Best darn barbecue in the city hands-down. Extremely tasty! Even their pickles are absolutely delicious! I do not have one bad word to say about this place. Highly recommend you get some food from here.
Theur sauerkraut balls are epic! They have a nice selection of craft beer and burgers/wings.Friendly staff, fast service, good food, and a cool atmosphere.
I picked up take-out Saturday evening, to eat during the Buckeyes game. I ordered the smoked wings and asked for them to be done extra crispy, because I despise rubbery skin on chicken wings. For the second time in as many weeks, the skin was very rubbery, almost as if they'd intentionally disregarded my request. My wife's order of pulled pork came in the usual styrofoam bowl, but had a watery liquid at the bottom, almost as if it had been frozen, and then thawed in the microwave.When I picked up my order at 6:30 on a Saturday night, the place was almost empty. One man sitting at the bar, and maybe 6-8 people sitting at booths, dining in. Not exactly a sign of a thriving business. Customers pick up take-out orders at the bar here, so I ordered a drink while waiting for my order, from a very apathetic and not very friendly bartender.I have done business here, since they opened. I could pull up my receipts on my Quicken account, but I really don't even want to know, how much I've spent here, because we used to eat here almost once a week for many years. We also used them for catering several family events. That's how good this place used to be (and it's only a few blocks from my home).This place had asinine pandemic policies, and was even closed for a period of time. I tried to patronize them again, because they're a local business, that we had good experiences with in the past, but now I think it's time to say farewell to Barleys Smokehouse.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is phenomenal. We had a large group 13 people . Many of who had drinks , appetizers and more. The price came in way under what I expected, and the service was exceptional. Now we will discuss the Gumbo that was fantastic. Everyone said the food was great . This place is a must try ,
Food was a finger-food buffet for a private party, very average. Drinks were ok but my single malt scotch was $12.
The food was terrible when we first received it. It was cold and obviously not as not very good. We sent it back, and we were certainly glad we did. What an amazing difference. When you are served bad food...NEVER accept it that way. Send it back. You paid for a good meal. If you don't send it back, you not only lose, but so does the next customer, and the next. Do your part. Send it back so you can enjoy what you paid for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
So this place admittedly looks like it's closed from the outside but seriously come right on in. The food is really freaking good, especially the wings. I've been here twice now and the place is empty!! I think they do a good takeout business, but still. We legit had a private watch party for the OSU game on Saturday because nobody was there! If you're on the fence about this place (because you think it's closed?) give it a try!! Additionally, their outdoor patio space is dog friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Wings, Smoked Wings
This is the lowest point they’ve ever been. After the temporary close, conditions have been terrible - staff quality and food quality are not “Smokehouse” level by a long shot. I was embarrassed the last time I brought people there. Tonight, my family brought me there because they know it’s my favorite place - I am a lifelong customer, but we will never be back. So disappointing…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Grilled smoked wings are good. Great sauces. $.85 on WednesdayTaco Tuesday is good but no bargain.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Our fav wings (& pickles) in 614. Service is good but tight during semi-busy times. We all (two adults, two children) love eating here.Def recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: House Smoked and Grilled Wings, Baby Back Ribs, Wings, BBQ, Smoked Wings
We had the pork nachos and I guess we assumed at a bbq place they would have bbq on them. They were just okay. Beer was just average too.
The food was okay. But the service stunk. The place was empty at dinner time on a Saturday night and I very quickly understood why that was. The employees act like they'd rather be anywhere else but working there. They barely speaks to you. Then they brought my salad and my appetizer and my main course all out at the same time. I mean... Really??? That's basic restaurant service. You don't do that. I would never eat here again. Don't know how they stay in business
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
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I’m not sure if everyone commenting are just super loyal customers? This food was super dry. Not a ton of flavor. Definitely tasted like it was cooked a day or so ago and warmed in a microwave. There was 1 other table (about 10ish people) there when we got there and a single person at the bar. We waited an hour for food. we saw the server when she took our order. Then about an hour and 15 minutes later the server showed up (we also asked the person who brought our food to us to ask our server to come back by so we could get drinks.. but that took about 15-20 minutes). She asked if everything was okay, my husband just shrugged because we were just over it at this point. Never got a refill of drinks (we also didn’t brother asking ourselves). My daughter was completely out before the food came. I planned to try another beer but there wasn’t even anyone to order one from. After we finished some we waited for a while for the server. Who we never saw again… so we got the check from the hostess and also paid her. And then left.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
We arrived with a little less than an hour before closing. The staff was attentive and pretty upbeat for the end of the day. The drinks were good. The food was nicely portioned for the price. The menu has a little something for a variety of dietary preferences.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They offered several different styles of BBQ sauce. If you like spicy items, they have many on the menu to choose from. They also have a brewery, so they have a big variety of specialty beers on tap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sliced Hickory Smoked Brisket
Best darn barbecue in the city hands-down. Extremely tasty! Even their pickles are absolutely delicious! I do not have one bad word to say about this place. Highly recommend you get some food from here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Nachos Beef, Brisket Burrito, Pulled Pork Sandwich, BBQ, Sliced Hickory Smoked Brisket
Theur sauerkraut balls are epic! They have a nice selection of craft beer and burgers/wings.Friendly staff, fast service, good food, and a cool atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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