Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus

Renee Gantt

Rebecca Moore Garner

Brandon Mccraw

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Brownie Points Inc.

"My husband received a gift basket from his work full of Brownie Points Inc product oh my gosh I can't even pick a favorite treat!! The Apple pie..."

Erica Lopez Rodriguez

"Seriously amazing. I cannot even begin to pick which was..."

Leah Goor Burtnett

"These brownies are the best you'll ever have and their customer service is absolutely TOP NOTCH. You seriously won't be disappointed. I am jealous..."

Heather DeVries

"Received our first box of brownie bites today as a corporate gift, I have to say and everyone in our office at #AmericanWayVan&Storage would more..."

Diana Norris Vann

"The brownies from Brownie Points are a piece of art. I had few bites from a business gift, and I found myself craving for more. Do we only get this..."

Jency John

"Always great. My clients love receiving this very special treat. Keep up the good..."

Howard Mishkind

"Great brownies to give as gifts. If you live in Columbus, you can order a platter for parties- something I've done a few times and it's always a..."

Melissa Sullivan

"These have brought many smiles to the faces of family and..."

James Rusher

"Just received these as a gift in our office. So..."

Paula Ferree

"Jonathan Schottenstein sent 2 huge boxes of brownie bites to our store over the Thanksgiving holiday, they were delicious! So delicious, I sent my..."

Carla Watson

"Had a Cookie Dough Crunch Brownie and a Snickerdoodle Cookie today...I'm so sad they are gone...."

Da'Monica Welch

"Amazing!!! My husband loved his Love Bites for Valentine's Day!!! I will definitely purchase gifts from this company again!!! Thank you GMA Deals..."

Meghan Pruner Ott

"My daughter send me a box for Christmas they were soo..."

Pearlie Griffin

"Just received a box. What a nice surprise and very tasty too. They will be on my list of gifts to give to..."

Sue Bennett

"I could eat the birthday cake brownies every day! Best brownies ever! Thank you for sharing with the..."

Sha Ken Hamilton

"Here we go Brownies here we go! Woof! Woof! I bought a few to sample with family and everyone agreed they were the best tasting brownies we've ever..."

Wm Ao

"I bought these after I discovered on LinkedIn through tenspace. For some reason I had been following them on instagram for a while but hadn’t..."

Krystle

"Omg amazing!!! We were looking for something unique to celebrate Halloween with. I was expecting the same old same old sugar rich treats, I was..."

Adam Riemer

"I received this amazing package from brownie points that my step-mom sent to me for finals week. I was so surprised and delighted by how cute the..."

Alexa Hayes

"I have now made a half dozen orders with Brownie Points in the last month. I gave them as gifts and for myself. All my recipient friends and..."

richard vogt

"I’ve been a brownie expert since the age of 5. Never did I think that I could get amazingly delicious brownie treats by mail! And the variety of..."

John Janusz

"Just tries Brownie Points products for the first time. Everything was amazing - from the gourmet buckeyes to the kitchen sink brownies, I loved every..."

Bill Kiefaber

"These people should be shut down because they sell crack! Haha I kid, but their brownies are AMAZING. I received one of their packages as a courtesy..."

Christopher Rodriguez

"Omg, these brownies are AH-maz-ing!! I’m looking for an excuse to place another order!! I got the sampler and had it gift wrapped just to see how..."

Maggie Soldano

"We forgot something in our order and I contacted the store, not realizing they had just closed, as I asked for their store hours; the lady answering..."

Cindy B

"I can't speak highly enough of Brownie Points. We have been using them for years now for customer gifts and get branded boxes and brownies shipped..."

Charlotte O

"Travelled from Cleveland to pick these up for my daughter. Luckily, they happen to be near a customer I see every couple of weeks. I will certainly..."

Ithaca Court

"Great brownies and the people are awesome. Everyone is always helpful and friendly when you are there. If you haven't tried Brownie Points you have..."

Sean Patterson

"Received these as an unexpected gift recently, and what an awesome surprise it was!! All individually wrapped with several different varieties to..."

Freddie Schindler

"Brownie Points is an amazing place to get edible gifts. The food items and packaging are attractive and high quality. This is mainly an online..."

Mary A

"Walked in only hearing about the brownies, not really knowing about the entire online process, but a lady named Lisa kindly helped us out and..."

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Glenn's Bbq And Produce

"Ok, so we are staying in Columbus on a job from outta state. 1-22-22 My husband and I decided to look for BBQ. I was disappointed that you could not..."

Anita G. (FHGM414)

"I loved the tator tots and perfect sweet tea. On my top 3 favorite..."

Alex Cistrunk

"Great BBQ, amazing Catfish and Ribs! Staff are very friendly and..."

Wesley Tabor

"Ribs are straight 🔥! Best ribs I have ever eaten hands..."

Grady May

"Quality curbside service! The staff all seem to genuinely care about giving the customers a great meal and a great customer service experience. It..."

K Rogers

"This place is amazing. No doubt best BBQ in Columbus. Service is great and the food portions are huge. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese, baked..."

Aaron G

"Good good good. I had a catfish plate that would knock your soaks off. Awesome Staff who knows how to satisfy their..."

Johnnie Mckinley

"Everything I have gotten here was excellent. Love the wine and cheese dressing salads are always fresh and crispy..."

Debby Delk

Ray Ray's Hog Pit

94/100 (3790 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is the best BBQ I've ever had in my entire life, and I've enjoyed a lot of amazing BBQ in the past. We got the Meat Sweats Box. The pulled pork..."

Mandy Schedule

"Anytime you see a post about the best pulled pork ever we wonder if it's true. I stopped in with my family on a Sunday night and we got 2 pulled..."

Kevin Reid

"I've waited a long time to go here because it's a few hours from my house. But it was well worth a drive. From the time you pull into the parking..."

Dj Sullivan

"Best waffle fries I've ever had! The service was quick and super friendly! I had a smoked cheeseburger...amazing! I bought my husband the "Meat..."

Debora Lyons

"I ordered to go their beef brisket and coleslaw. The brisket was tender and flavorful. We served these two items with grilled homemade vegetables at..."

JB Soleda

"We were craving a good BBQ and they didn't disappoint everything was delicious we tried the meat sweats because it comes with a little bit of..."

Mayra V Villarreal

"Got the Meat Sweats box. Everything in it was extremely good. Saved about half of it for leftovers. Recommend to everyone to try at least once. ..."

Kevin Herbst

"This was our first time, we drove from Dayton. The food, GREAT and I do mean EVERYTHING! The service was GREAT! They had off brand pop and only..."

Shelli L

"Some of the best BBQ in the city! There's a nice little outdoor spot to eat too behind the music hall. You simply cannot go wrong here with any..."

Ethan Morgan

"If you love barbecue this is a place for you. I was very impressed with the meat sweats. The sausage was the best I've ever had. This place is a..."

Leavy Peretto

Don Pocha Korean Bbq

Hank's Barbeque

Wheelchair Accessible

Neicys

89/100 (1622 ratings)

"Delicious, my first time eating from there. I was pleased with the portions. Nice friendly people. Thank..."

San Men ' Jo

"I have found the BEST RIBS IN COLUMBUS!!! I love the ribs, the atmosphere, the prices!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE. Very nice girls working the front. The..."

damarcus ogletree

Big Jt's Bbq

89/100 (1163 ratings)

"Ever since Indiana Smokehouse closed for good, I had been trying to find another good BBQ joint in the area. I’ve been told I should try Big JT’s..."

The Elevator and Airplane Finder

"Visited 6/25/22 today 1:52p We made it here in the “nick” of time before closing, they were closing shop but still had some food. We bought 1lb..."

Mr. Wiley

"I had seen this place on Google and Yelp a few times and for some reason I hadn't got around to eating here. Boy, have I been missing out! I had..."

Sylvestre Yamaguchi

"Brisket melts in your mouth and pulled pork is just as tasty! Sides are delicious as well... Cannot beat the prices compared to even fast food these..."

Emily Freeman

"Food is amazing! The best BBQ for miles hands down. You cannot go wrong with anything you order, my favorite is turkey and beans! JT is almost always..."

Lynn Ksicinski

"Order Mac and cheese while my friends ordered various sandwiches, it was definitely worth the experience while we visited the area from New York...."

Mr “BLCPvP” X

"Best BBQ place in town. My favorite! If only I could go there more..."

Somme Name

"Always amazing food. We went today for lunch. My fiance loved the BBQ nachos today. I always get the brisket. The potato salad is incredible. ..."

Craig Lehman

Bd's Mongolian Grill

88/100 (2446 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pick your own meats and toppings to see a quick show of people cooking your order on a big round grill. Getting expensive. I miss the lemon juice to..."

Chris G

"Absolutely loved my experience here. I think the food is great, it's sort of buffet style where you pick your own meat, toppings and sauces. They..."

Maddie Harris

"My mother and I decided to have a birthday brunch here. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress Amanda was attentive, and she had a..."

Tanika Whaley

"It was my first time going to any Mongolian Grill, and I have to say my experience was a delight! I got myself a large bowl and started loading it...."

Tony Perialis

"The food was not the best… but the waitress was amazing and great..."

lalakesha holmes-allen

"Awesome place, I've visited a few times recently and love it. The combinations available are nearly endless. Servers are pretty good and restaurant..."

John Coleman

"Very well marinated beef, order was cooked to perfection. I enjoy spicy and I noticed the chili oil seemed pretty mellow. I informed my friendly..."

Timbo Nolando

"My family and I recently went to this BD location and we were more than satisfied with the service. The food was fresh, the staff were nice and..."

Desiree T

"I have been to this restaurant a numerous amount of times and enjoyed myself but the other day I had a waiter named Cameron and he was amazing! I..."

marchita briggs

"I went here with friends and my daughter. I was anxious about what to choose as far as seasonings go because my two previous visits I was not pleased..."

Kia Watkins

"Big selection of meats, seafood , veggies and a whole bunch of sauces & spices you put in a bowl and give to the cooks to prepare on a very big..."

Mid Ohio Tree Mansfield Ohio

"Each and everytime I visit this location it’s an amazing experience . Not only is the restaurant clean and welcoming, the service is outstanding...."

Amber Keaton

"Coby is an amazing server. Kind polite and very attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend to anyone dining here. Ask for him. He'll take care of..."

Zachary David Thompson

"This particular location honestly posted some of the best service I've ever experienced at an Asian fusion joint, the wait staff were super friendly..."

Dann Hunt

"Amazing food and impeccable service! Coby waited on our table he kept our drinks filled and everyone smiling! Will definitely be returning and..."

Kennedy Nunn

Jp's Barbeque

"We held an 80th birthday party here for my parents. Carol was amazing to work with; so patient and accommodating. The party came off without a hitch..."

Kimberly Batham

"Like a diner/ dive, a little older and dingy looking but was clean. Facing the runway at the tiny airport. Food was good, the waitress was..."

Nikki MomToOne

"Top NOTCH across the board! So much to do, good food and service. Just an all-around relaxed and enjoyable..."

DarcyDoodle (DarcyDoodle)

"Love love love this place , went for the first time tonight with my wife and the owner Carol was soo attentive and kind . The food was amazing , the..."

Toya McDowell

"We had a great dinner and we had great service. Angel was a lot of fun! But, I'm sorry I was thoroughly disappointed with my ribs. I got the quarter..."

Jim Weaver

"I have an amazing experience every time I go to JP'S. These people do BBQ right! I even got to enjoy their party room this time and it was..."

Jeff O'Neal

"Good food and service. Price is good for the quantity of food you get. Dining room is small, but there is plenty of outdoor seating. Also, a..."

Shane OConnor

"Wonderful food. It's fun watching the planes take off and..."

cynthia myers

"Loved the customer service. I thrive on customer service. I missed seeing them at The Ohio State Fair this year! Had them for lunch and for dinner..."

Kimberly RUTHERFORD

"Service was good and fast. They have free to play mini golf, horse shoes, and beach volleyball. Its just a fun place to..."

Joel Stephens

B&k Smokehouse

87/100 (1331 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently visited B & K Smoke House and wow wee! Probably “the” best beef brisket I have tasted in Columbus. Deliciously, flavorful, savory, and..."

Miguel Hernandez

"Wow! Real BBQ! Went for the first time on 10/13/23. This place is not to be missed. Nothing fancy inside. But the food is outstanding! Great ribs and..."

Mary Amos

"My God!!! They literally have the BEST Turkey Ribs I've ever tasted! The sides contain no pork so I was able to fully indulge! I ordered the dinner,..."

Lashawn Polin

"Rib Tips…if you know, you know. Being from the great city of Chicago, rib tips are king. These rib tips, while tender and the right size, they had..."

Jeffery Parker

"I stopped in to grab some lunch as I smelled the smoke in the air😋, and a lady in front of me showed me her plate of food which was a chicken..."

Ed Smith

"OMG! A few people told me that B&K was really good. Let me tell you the Ribs were outstanding. I added Greens, Baked Beans and Corn Bread my..."

Nicklous Johnson

"The best barbecue in the city!!! I love the turkey ribs!! Plenty of food, you get your money's worth for..."

Amber Mills

"Hands down the best BBQ in Columbus. Been coming here for years and just realized I never left a review. Listen my words will not do justice for how..."

Bryan Sacks

"OMG! This place is definitely worth the visit! This is one of the best soul food places I've visited in a while. Very decent prices, and after..."

Keishauna Mateen

"Absolutely loved this place! Best Mac and cheese in town and huge amount of pulled pork on the sandwiches. Sauces were incredible too. Just moved..."

Allen Kinzalow

"Amazing food with exceptional and quick service. I got the turkey ribs dinner and it was delicious. Portions were gigantic (just how I Like them) and..."

Ahmad Hassouneh

"The chopped brisket sandwich 1 side(get the green beans!) And a 20 oz drink is 12$ hella deal that sandwich is loaded. Great place The owner is a..."

Steve Carter

"Great place great food. The turkey ribs were so tender and succulent. I like the mac and cheese what's also great is that there's no pork in the..."

Herb Saddler

"The ribs are absolutely 100/100!!! Not even City Barbecue makes ribs this good! Literally fall off the bone!! ( I pulled a bone out, the meat fell..."

Diciendo Verdades

"My god!, they make their smoked Turkey ribs with angel tears😂 First timer from Cleveland and everything tasted amazing! Will be..."

Danielle Yates

"The brisket was really tasty, smoky and really moist. The chop the brisket so that was really interesting. The service couldn't have been any..."

Noah McClellan

"I am VERY impressed! Friendly staff! Great food nice size portions. Reasonable prices. Service was quick even though they were very busy. (I give..."

Kym Preston (Tippy)

Stoltzfus Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"Affordable, tasty place to grab a quick bite to eat. We got the brisket sandwich with soup. It came with potato chips as well. The slice of brisket..."

Becky Clark

"Nestled inside the Amish building of the Columbus Flea Market, the ever present 10 minute line is testament to the quality and quantity of food..."

Joe Caraballo

"after buying bakery items here for years, we decided to have lunch at the barbecue. Awesome food, and awesome friendly people serving us, (try the..."

Tom & Lisa

"Clean location. Not as friendly as we hoped, considering this was time buying from Stoltzfus. We've purchased and eaten from others in the Amish..."

Charles

"Just stopped here with my boyfriend. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of food. I got the BBQ chicken leg+thigh combo with Mac and cheese..."

Keira Brown

"I had a BBQ wings dinner with green beans and mac and cheese. It come with generous portions of sides which was enough to share. Definitely would..."

Michelle Sanders

"Great food!! The rotisserie chicken was fresh and moist…the wings were so good!! My kids loved it!! Mac & cheese is also good, mashed potatoes were..."

lifexneverxends

Bob Roberts Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"Exceptional BBQ. Don't miss it. The pulled pork and ribs rate high on the scale. The beans are solid. All of the sauces are..."

Bryan Johns

"Great food and the atmosphere was great!! Enjoyed it a..."

Lucy Potter York

"Best ribs i have ever tasted. Very clean place & nice people that wait on you...."

Mary Duff Ponder

"The Brunswick Stew is awesome ~ WOW!..."

Diane Whaley Stephens

"I bought BBQ in bulk as well as a take out order. Bob and his employees were extremely nice and helpful! Prices were very reasonable compared to..."

Johnny Jennings

"Best Bbq in Mississippi..."

Bobby Bowen

"I think you need to think about the way you treat your employees. ... Especially the ones that are or were very loyal to you & your business. .. I..."

Debi Satterfield McClain-Ryals

"Based on a very fast take out order of 2 salads, I give 5 stars. Fast friendly service, good prices, great food, cool place. Can't complain one bit...."

Josh Hockett

"Wonderful food and excellent service!! Sandy couldn’t be a nicer lady!! If you don’t leave a five star review after eating here you might want to..."

Nicholas Cunningham

"Very cozy place, nice decorated and very clean. You can barely see it from the road. Opening times are a little weird. The BBQ brisket I ate was a..."

Mario Streger

"Very friendly servers and good..."

Josey Sherrod

"The steak can not be beat!... a great cut of meat with great flavor.... all hail the grill..."

Donna Donahoo

"Great ribs! Sausage was adequate. Staff is friendly and..."

Greg Parks

Holy Smoke Bbq

87/100 (8606 ratings)

"12/2/23 update: I saw some newer restaurants here. They’re doing construction so it can be a little difficult going to the back entrance from the..."

Nicholas P

"The market is made up with a dozen or so unique stores It is definitely worthy a stroll through the market. From a cup of Joe in the morning to a..."

Ling Watson

"So much fun! A diversity of food vendors and little shops selling cards and flowers. Definitely stop by if you’re in the area. I went in the..."

Alexandra Urban

"Don’t skip the polish stand!!! For sure the best potato pancake in Ohio. We hard a very hard time deciding which place to have lunch at as we were..."

lili ye

"Food hall concept where different food vendors are in a large open warehouse-type space so customers can select and taste different cuisines .. the..."

Quan Nguyen

"I love this place! There are so many great food options, plus some extra shopping options while you are there. If you have company in town, I would..."

Dani

"What a unique place. There are so many great options to choose from. All ethnicities and varieties. All the different food places were full of such..."

Lora Hall

"Phenominal place. This was the primary reason I took a short trip to the area with my wife. We were both amazed. I didn't see the hot chicken..."

Jeff Brown

"Great foodie destination. There’s a lot of different cuisines to taste. Stauf’s make an excellent coffee. The Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar shop..."

Sonia Gowan

"They have their parking lot renovation! Good food stalls around as always.. always our favorite go to place for food..."

When Two Became Three

13th Street Bar-be-que

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had an early dinner here while visiting family in the area and were very pleased! I got the ribs and they were really good and the sides were..."

Teresa Brown

"Best bbq in Columbus. Wife and I shared a slab of ribs. Ribs were fresh and meaty with great flavor. Visited their drive thru for call in pickup many..."

matt ryan

"Absolutely delicious. Used the drive thru which took a little bit longer than normal, but 100% worth the wait. The pulled pork was hot, moist, and..."

Roy Sharpe

"I was looking for something delicious from a bbq place that I’ve never heard before and this place was recommended to me by my coworkers. They..."

Ms. K

"The hot pork chop is just fantastic. We stopped on the way to the beach from Atlanta, and this will become a permanent fixture of all future beach..."

Lizzie Parnell

"Absolutely delicious. Workers were so nice too. Food was..."

Ashleythegrill

"I have enjoyed their food since I was a kid. Even introduced my wife to it when we moved to the Columbus area and she loved it as well. Which is..."

Dominick Consorte

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"I am so surprised I have not previously reviewed this place. First off Columbus is my hometown and country‘s barbecue is one of the most popular..."

Wendy Walker

"Overall the food is good. Disappointed with the sweet potatoes chips. Chips are pieces the size of breakfast cereal. Asked for some that weren't..."

Heidi P.

"The collards are always soo good!! Sweet tea is always great! I travel to Columbus for work from time to time. I always eat at Countrys. The wait..."

Ryan Moore

City Barbeque

87/100 (2515 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My girlfriend found this place while I was driving. We tried the more cowbell sandwiches. My girlfriend got the brisket and I got the turkey. We..."

Michael Feigum

"I recently visited this City BBQ and was pleased with the service I received from the staff. City BBQ is always delicious specifically their beef..."

Miguel Hernandez

"My husband shared this was some of the best BBQ he's had here in Ohio. They were very kind and generous, which I appreciated. Brisket was especially..."

Megan and Matthew Nussbaum

"Great BBQ in a quick fashion. The food was good. The service was nice and quick. The atmosphere was appropriate and the restaurant was clean. I..."

Jackson Cockley

"Good, quick barbecue. Seriously! I was surprised by how quick they were, let alone how good the food was. Brisket was 👨‍🍳👌perfect. Several..."

G S

"If you are looking for bbq look no further than City, excellent choice for fast casual dining. I tried the pulled pork, sausage and cornbread...."

oliverw24

"My sister was visiting from California, she requested that we get "the great barbeque that we had the last time she was here". City Barbeque never..."

Brandi I

"Food is gas, great service. Who doesn’t like a good bbq..."

Chase McComas

"So this is one of the newer locations for this Ohio chain a barbecue shops. We pulled in here on a Monday afternoon for a late lunch early dinner..."

J Carder (Mr Manager)

"Our first time at City Barbecue, it was a great experience! It smelled amazing when we walked in and we was greeted with a friendly smile!! Workers..."

Randi Degray

"Decided to try out a different City BBQ than my normal one. This one is located in a small strip off Gemini Place. It is a little smaller than a..."

MRBARBQ 1

"This is the place for great barbecue and comfort foods. The manager is Fabulous. I am a regular there as they know how to keep you coming back for..."

Angela Stephens

"Great spot. Not sure who copied who, but basically a non-military version of Mission BBQ. Food was great and fast, good flow, clean and airy..."

G J

"Carolina Goldmine, potato salad and regular lemonade, $15.48. Very good but portions may leave you still..."

Anh Pham

"First time visit. I ordered the Judge’s Sampler which is enough for 2! It comes with 1/4 chicken and 1/2 slab of ribs, plus pulled pork, beef..."

Jimmy Ricky

Legacy Smokehouse

"Is an modern farmhouse vibe. The food was good ( little salty for me ) friendly attention. I wish had more options in the menu selection change so..."

Rony Red

"Stopped on a road trip and had a fabulous meal. The counter staff were friendly and happy to make recommendations, the sampler platter was the..."

Karen Ryckman

"definitely stop in! some of the best BBQ I've tried, we really enjoyed the ribs and pulled pork. coleslaw was amazing too! it's got some kick! I..."

hackn3y

"The food is delicious!! We started with the Texas Trinity sandwich, Brisket sliders and Turkey sliders. Absolutely delicious! Street corn as a side..."

DIana Dockman

"One of our new favorites! Friendly staff greeting you when you enter. Good little beer selection. Typical smokehouse menu options. 4 sauces set out..."

J B

"Excellent brisket, beans and mac-n-cheese, if everything else is as good then it's all top-notch. The menu is rather limited, however, this is a..."

Jonly Wonly

"Amazing food with an amazing atmosphere and service. Walk in and you order your food and pay right then and there. You can choose your own seat and..."

LutraVibes (Lutra)

"The brisket is delicious and moist. The pulled pork was good. It was previously pulled and in juice. The mac and cheese was a bit mushy for my taste..."

carrie comer

"Great food! Great people!! Well definitely be back! Just found our favorite BBQ..."

R SS

"Delicious! On Saturday you can get a beef rib. It did not..."

Kelly Rowoldt

"Chad and crew have some damn good Smoked Meats. Personal favorite is the Baby Back Ribs, then the pulled pork and brisket. Trust me get some Baby..."

Matt Forchione

"Delicious BBQ. Some of the best we've ever had. The meats don't need sauce, but their original and spicy are very good and have a nice pepper..."

Stephanie M

"I have been to a lot of BBQ places and being from Lexington NC, I’ve had my fair my share of it. I would give this place a 3.5 but rounded up..."

Grayson Thompson

"So the food and the atmosphere are great. Especially the new bourbon bar upstairs. The staff are so nice! A few things that I would..."

Tom Paskell

"Go for the Baby backs and moist brisket, stay for the atmosphere and sweet tea. Legacy Smokehouse is one of the best if not the best BBQ places in..."

Sean Fiorenza

"The refined tight menu allows for quick, quality and consistent food. This is how you run a restaurant. Don't try to please everyone on earth by..."

Aaron D

Hoggy's

"Best ever definitely get turkey n cheesy potatoes and banana pudding 🍮 get sweet Cincinnati sauce yummy 😋😋😋😋 the two guys closing best..."

squirt man

"This is genuinely a great spot to stop for barbecue. The meat is all perfectly cooked and tastes amazing. The staff is incredibly friendly (to a..."

shobrodude

"First timer! Food was awesome!! And the two guys that waited on me were so nice and helpful! Big thumbs up!! I ordered the pork sandwich which..."

Jaycee Bee

"I went to this restaurant the other day and it was amazing! The burgers were huge and juicy, with all the classic toppings like lettuce, tomato, and..."

abonent ah

"We're loyal, long-term customers. Never a bad experience with service or food. Brisket is amazing, melts in your mouth. Their turkey is moist and..."

Meghan

"No need to travel out of state for AMAZING BBQ… Welcome to Flavortown!!! All “Other BBQ” joins can move on over. I personally do not like..."

Roy Lewis

"First time here, Really enjoyed .... everything! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was quick. food was great! Meat had great flavor,..."

A Cassidy

"I found this restaurant on the Restaurant Week Columbus list and decided to give it a try. This was absolutely worth every penny. When you walk in..."

tyann amos

"What a treat to eat at Hoggy’s today! I adored the chicken sandwich and macaroni and cheese! This is how Mac n Cheese is meant to be - rich,..."

Tricia Price

"Best brisket, especially the burnt ends. Pricy, but outclasses your chains and most of the mom and pops. Great..."

Patrick Sidney

Indiana Smokehouse Barbecue Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"So glad this place has reopened! Got the brisket with Mac and cheese and coleslaw. The brisket was just a tab dry but good flavor and the included..."

Clinton Hurley

"Visiting from out of town and had a great feast here. The cole slaw, potato salad, and mac and cheese were all good. The turkey and brisket were..."

Identity Tron

"Amazing!! I've been spoiled by Owensboro, KY BBQ and I was very impressed with the food. I have had pulled pork that was very tough, but not here...."

Jennifer Kell

"Best BBQ I've ever had! AMAZING food for good prices! Side note: their mac&cheese is to die..."

Brittney Record

"Indiana Smokehouse is the best place to get barbecue in Columbus. The brisket is smoked to perfection and the house-made sauces are incredible...."

Jay Fields

"Food is always good. Loaded fries are amazing. Can't find anything bad there. Sides are great too. Reasonable priced as..."

Dustin Buckley

"Best BBQ in Southern Indiana. Those who complain about price: food cost is expensive, especially when it's real food. You get excellent portions for..."

L.J. Gearhart

Smoked On High Bbq

86/100 (1397 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Endearing classic home with some seriously tender and juicy bbq. Chicken, sausage, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs are all amazing. Mac n Cheese is..."

Brent Johnson

"This place has the best brisket! They are literally the kings of brisket. I'm from Cincinnati and our brisket doesn't taste anything like this! And..."

King Of Spades

"Nicely done and juicy meats located in a charming old house. The staff were pretty helpful with helping us understanding some menu questions. We..."

Greg Eakins

"In town for a conference, my work colleague found Smoked On High online as it was highly recommended and we weren't disappointed. The Brisket was..."

Antonio Cucchiaro

"The ribs are huge, but was bland to taste. The sause helped with that. The brisket and pull park sandwich was great still bland, but drowned it in..."

Donald Tucker

"heard there was a new BBQ place in Cbus so we had to check it out. So glad we did! The brisket and the pork were delicious. Moist and smoked to..."

Trina Smoke

"Been waiting to try this place. First thing the sides are pretty small compared to other BBQ joints. Mac n cheese was super creamy with tons of..."

MRBARBQ 1

"Okay I guess I’ve never had good bbq until now. Everything was heavenly 🤤. Ribs are unreal and the brisket was perfect! The sides are amazing as..."

Fouglass Dir

"Knew it was going to be a good brisket when she took the whole piece out of the warmer and it was soft like a pillow, and it was indeed the most..."

James Wu

"Takeout. Brisket sandwich with onions was delicious, even without sauce. Sweet whiskey sauce added another dimension and was interesting on its own...."

Mathuaerknedam !

"This is a phenomenal BBQ joint in the Columbus area. The menu selection isn’t overwhelming which is always a plus for me. Simple and to the..."

Trey

"Although they ran out of ribs by 4:30,this place did not disappoint! The brisket was tender,juicy and busting with flavor! The sides complemented the..."

Melissa Combs

"One of the best BBQ places in Columbus! They’re ribs are so tender and slip right off the bone. Love their sauces and sides! Great employees who..."

Tim Cho

"This was my first visit. The service staff seemed a little indifferent, but the food was good, and it was a good overall experience. I got a sampler..."

Charles Morrison

"I love to have dinner here with the family. My 3 year old lives the pickles and mac and cheese and well... I do too! The brisket is to DIE for and I..."

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"Stopped in here on the way home from the Indy 500 based on Google reviews and was not disappointed. The juiciest brisket I've ever eaten and the..."

Dale Martin

"Delicious food! Smaller eating area inside and options to sit outside. We had pulled chicken and pulled pork. My husband loved the spicy chili and..."

Mrs. Merc

"My favorite BBQ spot. Brisket is the best I’ve had. You can tell they want to provide high quality sides - they all hit the mark. Max n Cheese and..."

Alex Durinka

Smokey Bones Columbus

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service is kind of hit or miss here at Smokey Bones. There have been times where the wait staff are very attentive and professional, and other times..."

Jonathan Weintraub

"Enjoyed. I really enjoyed dining here on my boyfriend's birthday before the movie. Literally drawn to the restaurant by the smell in the..."

GT

"Likes- coleslaw was excellent. Enjoyed the turkey and sweet tea as well. Good service friendly waiter. Dislike- hostess pushed dining at the bar..."

Isabella

"A Great Night Out!!!. I frequent this restaurant often and MOST of the time the service is fantastic. The food is always consistently great and..."

John A

"Got the ribs and brisket. Everything was hot, juicy and full of flavor. Great bbq sauces, Carolina I thought was the best and I don't usually like..."

Timothy Gilfilen

"Great smoked wings. Nice ambiance. Pulled pork was great..."

Yumarican

"Small portions for the price you pay, but the food was good. Friendly wait..."

Sheila L

"The pulled pork is outstanding! No need for BBQ sauce! Don't mess with perfection! Seasond fries are great as..."

H Corsair

"Wow! Today was my first visit to a Smoky Bones and it did not disappoint! 🙌🏻 I had the boneless wings with teriyaki sauce, fireside corn, and..."

R Carr

"A bit on the pricey side but really good food. Good quantity. I was curious to try their fried pickles, I was not disappointed that 😋 was amazing!..."

Panchita LadyDoc

"I have been to this restaurant 3 times this week and ate a different entree each time. Each visit has been absolutely amazing!! The food quality is..."

Benjamin Hamilton

"Our server Brandon was absolutely amazing!! We had the best experience we have ever had. The food came out quickly, was hot and delicious. We will..."

Brittni Shuttleworth

"This was a wonderful place!! Garrett was our waiter and he was FANTASTIC! I had never been before and asked what he would recommend, he went above..."

Ashton Butler

"My first time in this restaurant and my first time in Columbus, and I'm going to explain why I don't give it a 5, a group of 7 arrived at the..."

Letty Concepcion

Country's Barbecue

Wheelchair Accessible

Mountain View Bbq & Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"I know a BBQ restaurant and my reviews and searches for restaurants are gluten free and healthy. Yes they do that! The best, fresh and fastest..."

Melissa Le Roy

"Delicious food....We got 2 pulled pork BBQ plates with beans and slaw (with 2 big and amazing hush puppies). Nice and generous portion..."

Dwayne Martin

"Delicious food. My favorites are the wings and bbq brisket plate. Their home made chips are so..."

G

"Probably the best BBQ I’ve had! Environment could use a little lift up to match the quality of..."

Benjamin Cooper

"The Mountain View barbecue food truck was at a celebration for my daughters daycare last night, and it was excellent! I think the picture of my..."

Jenn Waters

"Best Smoked brisket, pork, wings, and side we have ever enjoyed. We travel all the way from Moss Lake near Shelby. Family owned and the nicest folks..."

Patriot One

"Definitely a must stop if your in the area... We both had the BBQ sandwiches... She liked the fried okra and I enjoyed the baked beans!!! We will..."

Blake Shealy

"My favorite BBQ place for sure. The only complaint is occasionally the fried food is a bit off whether cold or overcooked but most times it's..."

Hilton Durham

"Haven't been here in 9 years. Food was better than I remembered, and it was excllent then. Brisket was A+ and the Wings (Mountainview Style) are too..."

Mike Morton

"Always great BBQ. Tryon/Columbus is lucky to have this level of BBQ. I bring clients in from out of town and this is always my first stop. I always..."

George Clark

Pepper's Barbeque & Catering

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best BarBQue in Columbus! All the BBQ entrees are delicious and their Brunswick Stew is fantastic. And if you like ribs, theirs are the best..."

Jim Davis

"Great food!! Great service!! All of the food is awesome but the Sheriff is my..."

Mrak Lnog

"Absolutely delicious and fresh. The Brunswick stew is also the best in town! We recommend this little BBQ..."

Cindy Gunnels McCraney

"The Sheriff is heaven on earth!!! JUST DO IT!!! I used to work in Columbus and I truly miss this place!!! Their bbq and Brunswick stew are..."

Paul Anderson Turner

"Love Peppers Bbq They have catered several parties for me and the food has always been..."

Freda Richardson Stewart

"Best in town by far. As a long time resident it is the best BBQ open today. Meats are always fresh and moist! Sauces are tasty and if you like HOT..."

Lloyd W French

"The atmosphere, is what I look for in a BBQ place. The food was..."

Danny Hutchinson

"Great BBQ and ribs... get therr early cause when the ribs are gone there ain't no..."

James Hendrey

Shane's Rib Shack

84/100 (1443 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Shane's Rib Shack is surely the best wedding caterer ever if you are looking for delicious food and superior service! Our daughter's wedding was..."

Sammy Taylor

"This is one of the best places to eat at, customer service is on point , food is so good. Prices is just right. They even send you codes to your..."

Wanda Jones

"I love this place. Great chopped BBQ chicken plate. The "hot" sauce was my favorite. The original, spicy and mustard sauces were well-oiled by the..."

Scott Mcelwee

"I went to Shane's yesterday with my Nephew. He had a kids hamburger and I had the big daddy. The food was hot and fresh when I got it which is always..."

Debbie Watkins

"Was there for the first time today. I don't normally eat ribs because I'm not the ribs type. The wait for their ribs were well worth it. I'll..."

Shanethia QueenNeak Mitchell

"Love this place, good food, very friendly..."

Michaela Kronemeyer

"Shane's rib shack is awesome. I brought mt family and we loved everything. The waitresses and staff were very friendly. Service was excellent. The..."

Kitty Belen

"Absolutely delicious food and outstanding customer service. My first visit there and will be returning..."

Carliese Johnson-Inman

"I love this place! The food is so good and the service is great. Today was one of those days where my husband and I both had to work late. I grabbed..."

Charity Moore

"Great place to eat. Great food, Great service and Super clean. I love the BBQ and the ribs, the grilled chicken is real good and so is the fried..."

Wade Johnston

"Very yummy food and really friendly staff. I will definitely be coming..."

Monica Jones

"We love Shane's Rib Shack!! Not only is the food wonderful but the staff is so sweet! Those girls have always gone over and beyond to make sure we..."

Marlene L Laird

"Really want to work for them, they seem like a great..."

William Benner

"Wonderful BBQ for take-out. Got the big dad sandwich and smoked honey garlic wings. Sandwich was just pulled pork bbq sandwiched in toast, and it was..."

Kevin Z

"Really good! Ate here twice! Love the pull pork and the quick & great customer service! Unfortunately I won’t be eating here again because the last..."

Kristasha Lee

"We love Shane's. Love the ribs! Peach cobbler🙀🙀 sooo good. I ordered a pan Mother's Day evening never thinking it would be as big as it was...."

Denni Miles

"Wow what a treat! I ordered the Shaniac burger with onion rings, and homemade peach cobbler! I must say that I’m getting slightly getting addicted..."

Ms. K

"Really delicious, both my boyfriend and I got the "Two Meat Platter", with macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and fried okra as sides, fried wings,..."

Chelsea Rand

"Awesome food and awesome service.. highly..."

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The Go Go

Wheelchair Accessible

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Free off-street parking

Full Bar

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Zombie Pig Bbq

84/100 (2223 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

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Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We got the brisket platter today. The meat is absolutely amazing. Their twist on the beans and coleslaw is great. Definitely the place to go for..."

Anja Wooldridge

"Best BBQ brisket, pork and chicken in town. So flavorful portions are well worth the price. Service is always fast and friendly and huge plus, since..."

Chad Hicks

"Helpful staff. Great place to have some good BBQ. I enjoyed eating the plate of brisket and chicken plus the sides. The taste was good and the food..."

Melissa Rodriguez

"We were visiting the area to go to a Museum and I googled restaurants to find something individually owned. Kind of a Mom and Pop place. No..."

Melissa Culver Garnett

"YUM! So excited to try this place out and perks that it's close to the house! The macaroni salad is to die for and the potato salad is light and..."

Morgan Wilson

"We went to Zombie Pig at the recommendation of my son’s DS at Ft Benning. We WERE NOT disappointed! The owner and he staff are extraordinary!..."

Windi Olson

"Best barbecue in and around the area. Might be the best barbecue in Georgia or Alabama. That sweet hickory sauce with some brisket is my absolute..."

Rustam Rafi

"The food was exceptional! The staff was very helpful and super friendly which made the experience all that much better. They have different options..."

Samantha Schwartz-Phillips

"stopped in for a quick bite on our lunch break and it was amazing!! i got the chicken sandwich and baked beans and they were outstanding! everyone is..."

Kayla Yeates

"The food was amazing!!!!....but the customer service was even more pleasant!!! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves..."

Mark Hall

"Ribs... excellent! Baked beans... excellent! Pasta Salad... excellent! The sweet BBQ sauce is absolutely amazing. The staff was great. The only..."

Lanegaen White

"Best bbq in town - hands down! Have known Juan & Co. for many years, before they ever opened Zombie Pig and they've always delivered the best meat..."

Marcy Sumner Grady

"We are super impressed! Owner was super friendly! Our daughter had a rib plate, approximately $10, and the ribs covered the plate..."

Jeanny Bree Lowe

"Awesome food & Service the best barbecue in town! I definitely recommend this..."

Mike Bryan

"I'm not a BBQ person ...but OMG this place is awesome....the service was great. We walked in as they were getting ready to close and they told us no..."

Connie Aguirre

"The owner was very nice especially since I was being pickey lol he gave me a sample of a rib and he also gave me and my sister a good deal on a rib..."

Melissa McDonald

"If you haven't been to the zombie pig barbecue then you're doing yourself an injustice. Everything they have there was delicious, pulled pork, ribs,..."

Xaque Williams

"Pros - The prices were really good for how much food you get. The pictures below cost around 15 dollars with water to drink. Also the sausage and..."

Alex Witt

"They had no power yet served us all in less than 15 minutes. Ribs, chicken, and pulled pork was outstanding. Brunswick stew and German style potato..."

Joel Sherlock

"Great service. Clean environment. Amazing food. I got the sampler platter. The sausages are like nothing I've ever tasted. There are hints of a..."

Jeremy Davidson

"Good food, friendly service. The pulled pork and spicy sauce is very good. I personally thought the ribs were a 7/10, but still good. The staff..."

Southern Fitness Company

"My husband and I arrived at about 5p.m. on a Sunday. We were greeted by Nicole and Ne-Ne (sp?). We were a little apprehensive. They were out of ribs..."

Kay Carpenter

"Food is pretty good. A little pricey and depending on the time they might be out of food or a long wait. Their nachos are great. The chicken is okay,..."

Caleb Gann

"Had this for the first time two weeks ago and been back twice since. Great flavor to their pull pork bbq and really like their sauce. Fantastic Mac n..."

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