38 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Upper Arlington

“so good. so delicious!! best of the best!!!!!!“

“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!“

“I’ve been excitedly waiting for this location to open since I work right down the road. Stopped by for lunch today and ordered my usual- half slab of ribs, fries and green beans. Plus a couple bottles of my favorite sauce of all time, Sweet City. Delicious as always. The ribs seemed even meatier than I’m used to at the other locations I frequent. Lemonade was great too.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“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!!“

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

“My fiancé and I chose Smoked Lick BBQ for our August 2026 wedding. We have sampled the menu over the past few visits and discovered our go-to favorites. The communication has been phenomenal and I look forward to you helping us celebrate our special day!“

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

“Why Why Why would you guys get rid of fresh cut fries!! The new fries are not doing it AT ALL! The fresh cut fries are a big reason I come in for a quick lunch. Fries are a significant part of a persons meal. I will significantly reduce the amount of time I come in for lunch. The meats are still good and will continue to purchase for get togethers at home.“

“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 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!!!“

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

“We walked over here from the hospital and they may need to check me in cause Im going to die happy after eating this burrito and having their Mexican style tacos. The salsa Verde is incredible and I want to pour it on everything I eat. Im not a huge chicken fan, but the chicken on my husband's burrito was smokey and flavorful. The pastor was delicious, but my favorite was the asada. Seriously so happy right now. I only got a picture of a half eaten burrito because I was too busy eating.“

“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!“

“Great pizza! Friendly service! I highly recommend the bbq chicken pizza!“

“The atmosphere at this restaurant is excellent—spacious and pleasant. It offers a quiet and comfortable setting for dining. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, and everything is fresh. I would love to visit 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“

“Kelley our food service representative was fabulous and efficient...she kept us attended to and brought the food promptly and warm... drinks were replenished...the best part it was clear she had good parents because her personality was professional but warm....thanks very much for a wonderful evening and meal...“

“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 ❤️“

“I don’t normally leave reviews but, had such a great time at Smokey bones that I have to, and it’s all thanks to my server Kiley, she was very tentative and kind and always made sure we were doing alright, will definitely be coming back to this location because of her, thanks again Kiley!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 .“

“Always a good time and good food with a laid back atmosphere“

“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**“

“We received wonderful service. Prompt, accurate and friendly just to describe a few important details about our visit. We sat in the bar area so the bartender was multitasking and didn't miss a beat. Our food was delicious, the free bread was a great added touch and our drinks were never empty. Would definitely eat here again and appreciate the hard work their employees were putting in. They looked like people that enjoyed their jobs l, cared about their customers and happy to be there.“

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

“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“

“Really great service and GM tasty amazing food. Love this location. Always clean and great service.“

“Great. Food great service the ribs are the best get your order in for July 4th that’s e what I recommend“