45 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Gahanna

“First time here and I can say I will be back! Absolutely amazing food! The waiter rocked it out, can tell he actually genuinely loves his job and it shows! Regardless if you live in Lancaster or not make the drive!“

“Excellent BBQ. Especially loved the brisket and baked beans (lots of brisket in there)“

“We were there to celebrate our anniversary. It was a great experience. Wonderful food and service. If there was any downside, it was that it's a bit loud for conversations. But that's a problem with most restaurants in 2026. Restaurants just aren't built for that anymore.“

“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!“

“We ordered smoke out for my son’s graduation party. Everyone loved the food, especially the wings! They did a great job with the delivery and set up. Thank you so much!“

“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.“

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

“Restaurant review: SLAB in Reynoldsburg. I had the Rib sandwich with a slice of Havarti cheese. I did ask for the slaw on the side to make sure I liked it. Jenny had the grilled cheese. We both got the fries. I also got a side of the slab sauce. I give it an overall 4.6 out of 5. The rib sandwich had a lot of meat on it and a lot if sauce. Sauce was good. Grilled cheese bread was really nicly grilled. The fries were amazing!!!! Nice bar, clean restroom. I took off points because they did say the sauce was Sweet Baby Rays(which I do like) and not homemade( the server was not 100% sure about that).“

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

“The best bbq I've had. Her sides are so good!! She is so sweet and friendly. We go whenever we want some great bbq foods, the best part I don't have to fire up the grill, I'm partial to the brats, so good!“

“First time at a City Barbecue- we’re from Montana but Southern roots: we had the “Not A Sloppy Joe “ sandwich for lunch- delicious!! Best hush puppies I’ve had in South Carolina, and my only regret is that this chain isn’t out west…yet!“

“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“

“Best spot to eat tacos 🌮 . Julie is great always has a positive attitude & such a nice restaurant. I come ever week and always feel welcome ❤️“

“WOW. We will be back! We ordered the Mother load and had more than enough food for everyone. And very tasty! Highly recommend.“

“Finally, after wanting to try this place for a couple years. They have way better hours than the first time I saw this place. I got a sandwich today. Pulled pork with jalapeno sauce. It was pretty good. Portion was sized right. It beats the hell out of any other nearby fast food. So right now, I recommend Ray Ray's Hog Pit. I will be back soon for the Meat Sweats so I can try the rest of the menu. Thanks. ✌️“

“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!!“

“Gyros are loaded with meat and always hot. Service is quick. Recommend highly!“

“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!“

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

“Stopped in yesterday and was as pleasant lunch. Amanda was absolutely amazing and answered all my questions. She even came and asked how everything tasted and if there was anything else she could get me. The atmosphere was layer back and felt welcomed. My food was absolutely delicious and hot!!“

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

“I have been in the Columbus area for about 16 years and had not been to a decent BBQ place here. I saw a fb post about Hank's so my wife & I tried it out! And... it was AMAZING!!! She had the Hank's Way brisket sandwich with fries. Now, let me first say, she is not into BBQ like I am but, she LOVED the sandwich!!! The white bbq sauce was her favorite! 20 out of 10 stars she said!!
Now I got the 2 meat plate (I got brisket & pulled chicken) with green beans & coleslaw. One of my favorite things in the world was when my Grandmaw Lucille made her coleslaw. It was perfection every time! I had never had another coleslaw that was banging like hers. But now I have! The coleslaw was absolutely delicious!! LOVED IT!!! The green beans were good but they had an Asian flare to me that didn't go well with the meats. I did bring them home and had them for lunch the next day and they were good but not my favorite.
Now, the pulled chicken... Some pieces were great, some pieces just tasted like how lighter fluid smells. So I think at our next visit I will steer clear of that. Now, the brisket, AMAZING!! Best piece of meat I have EVER HAD!!! DELICIOUS!!! I also enjoyed the hank's BBQ sauce & the spicy one!
(Side not; the sodas were a little high priced to me & they did not taste very good. Like they had too much carbonation & not enough syrup. We both ended up with waters.)
I know that this review probably seems off balance with me giving 5 stars but having things that I didn't like. That is because for me, everything that I didn't care for was redeemed by the coleslaw, brisket & the staff was fantastic! We will definitely be going back & I will get new sides to try!“

“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.“

“It’s a great spot also but the food is so good! Will definitely be coming back a lot, service was amazing“

“Food is amazing, tacos are 10/10!“

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

“The food that we ordered was absolutely outstanding. Nothing against it. I do however have a particular distaste on events that had happened right after. We had ordered this through Uber Eats. Not more than 2 hours after the order had arrived more than $1,000 was taken from my soon to be wife, from her credit card. It is a Friday evening, and we cannot dispute this until pending charges clear which will not be until Tuesday. I highly doubt that the Uber Eats driver is doing fraudulent stuff because no credit card numbers are given to the driver. I am very suspect on this particular location. $1,110 to be exact over the weekend is what we are less because we ordered food from here. I would avoid ordering food from this particular location because I have yet to be at a restaurant that has food worth this much“

“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“

“My wife and I ate at the Hickory House today. The food was outstanding and so was the service!! Emma was our waitress. She was extremely personable, informative, and was just an awesome waitress!!“

“My favorite place, steak is seasoned well. Also cooked right. Spinach dip and French onion soup are a must try in my opinion. The stuffed mushrooms are so good but roo expensive in my opinion. Also a must try is the brussel sprouts. Even if you think you don't like them try these ones they have a honey glaze that's (chef's kiss lol)“

“My only problem is I can’t eat there every day. Iill have to wait for the weekend. I love your food and service. Thank you for being Soul Food back to Columbus…..“

“Had family in from out of town and they loved this place. I had never been before but most definitely will be going back!! Great atmosphere, clean and the staff was very nice. would recommend for sure!!!“

“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 ❤️“

“My goodness Ross was BEYOND amazing, I haven’t had customer service like that in years ! I see why my parents love coming here. He knew them by name which was very impressive! His customer service will definitely have us back as a family.“

“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.“

“I ordered four different kinds of wings and a teokboki online for pickup. The lady who handed me my food was friendly. The inside was clean and ambiance was good. Definitely somewhere I would sit down and eat. The food was hot and delicious! I will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“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**“

“Whoever was in the kitchen stuck they whole foot in my food lol. My steak was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy. Just everything my husband and I ordered was amazing. Longhorn almost never disappoints. The host was a little dry and unwelcoming but thankful our server was nice and attentive!“

“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 ♥️♥️✊🏾“

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

“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“

“Truly, Happy Pizza never disappoints! We’ve been going there for a while, and everything is always so good. The chili cheese fries are amazing, the wings are always flavorful, and the calzones are some of our favorites.
They always get our order right, the place is clean, and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. One thing I really appreciate is that they always make sure to include condiments and silverware without us even asking—forks, spoons, everything. A lot of places don’t even do that anymore, and it really makes a difference.
You can tell they care about their customers. Definitely one of our go-to spots. Highly recommend!“