47 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Gahanna

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

“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!“

“I've never had a steak this perfect in my life! Had the prime NY strip. Med rare. It was a picasso of food. Everything far exceeded any experience I had at a steak place. Service was a little slow, but perfection cant be rushed. Omg it was so perfect! Chewing the steak is optional as it pretty much melts in the mouth!“

“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!“

“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).“

“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!!“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“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 ❤️“

“I've been going to City Barbeque for lunch while I take my classes, and they have comparable prices and exceeding quality to the other places around here. I get the 2 meat platter with ribs, pulled chicken, baked beans, and corn pudding, and they make it quickly so I can get back to class before my lunch is over.“

“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. ✌️“

“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!“

“Food is amazing, tacos are 10/10!“

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

“Tennessee BBQ Pit catered a party I attended last night and it was phenomenal. Best BBQ since I traveled with a rib team. Wings were the best, Brisket was melt in your mouth, and the shredded chicken was juicy. If you've never had before, you will never go back to another BBQ pit again.“

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

“Ok, the brisket I received wasn't just fork tender. It falls apart with a stern glance! It was apparently tenderized with a loving embrace. Patted gently. Sliced with care, and cradled to the tray. Seasoned, smokey perfection. I also got the potato salad. Excellent. Clearly made in house, nothing GFS here. Fresh green beans. Crisp. Good. If they can do this even twice out of five visits they may just be the best BBQ in this city.“

“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.“

“The first time at this location for our 22nd wedding anniversary on Friday, 9/18/2026 at around 5:30pm and we're immediately seated. The atmosphere was bright, clean and not noisy. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms. Ruby got the full slab of ribs, fries, and roasted brussel sprouts. I ordered the required French Onion soup, salad and 12 oz ribeye, medium rare. I don't recall being in a restaurant where the food came out so fast after ordering. It was amazing! The food was all delicious. The French Onion soup was better than what I had just a few days earlier. The steak was prepared perfectly. Our server talked us into taking a Molten Lava cake to go since it was discounted for our anniversary.
Stacy L. was our excellent and friendly server (see photo!). We took about half of the food home for the next day. I commended the Manager (I'm sorry that I didn't get his name) on running a tight ship and he said that he had a good crew. I'd say so, plus good food.
I'm sure that we will be back and it won't take a special occasion!“

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

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

“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!!“

“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 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…..“

“Love it. Always fresh crispy and tasty. I agree AND. if you all would do something about the parking situation I’d come there way more often. I have to risk getting towed/a ticket to get carry out. And it’s I leave too far to walk but too close to justify paying for delivery. Can’t you work something out with CVS. Their lot is NEVER FULL. Js“

“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 ❤️“

“We had an amazing experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made the evening even better. A special thank you to Adam for being so attentive, friendly, and professional. He made sure everything was perfect and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and made my boyfriend’s birthday even better by surprising him with happy birthday song and congratulations! We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I found Ron's BBQ on Google. After several price checks found Ron to be the fairest price. Ron's BBQ provided 20 slabs of ribs for our daughter's baby shower. Ron made the process very easy with different payment options. Customer service was great, they were attentive, kind and professional, giving us multiple pricing quotes. As far as reviews, I can't say there are many nor were they descriptive. I didn't see pictures on Google either. We were also unable to do a taste test, so we went into a contract on blind faith. I definitely recommend Ron for your catering needs. Not only is the food delicious but it was smoked to perfection. The rub didn't overpower the taste, the sauce provided complimented the ribs and you could taste and enjoy the meat. And did I mention so tender, it felt like cutting into butter. Everyone at the party was in agreement with the taste and overall look of the food. Unfortunately, the ribs were a really big hit and I didn't get a picture either 😞. I was too busy answering questions about Ron's BBQ and listening to praises of how delicious they were. If you don't feel like slaving over the stove or grill, remember Ron, you won't regret it.“

“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.“

“Came in after a 12 hour shift and made it in for happy hour. Shots are 1/2 price at the time. My bartender was excellent! Now to what I came for, the Tyler's grippo sticky wings. I am not a lover of chicken wings so if I say the wings are fantastic, they are just that! They serve whole wings, they're fresh and the wings legit taste like Grippo chips! They're phenomenal. They did not disappoint. Definitely a must try!“

“You just can't go wrong with Flo's filet. Two of us ordered it and we both ordered it cooked differently and got it exactly as ordered. Staff is polite and friendly from the moment you step in. Service was fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“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!“