Some of the most unsuspecting restaurants are the most delicious restaurants.
Ohio is home to several exceptional barbecue joints that look like your average hole-in-the-wall. When you step inside their modest exteriors, you’ll find some of the most mouthwatering brisket, pulled pork, ribs and more. The following are 7 of the best BBQ restaurants in Ohio (listed in no particular order.) You can’t judge a book by its cover with these local restaurants in Ohio. See how many you recognize:
- Bill’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q (Nashport)
Bill’s Real Pit BBQ/Facebook
Bill’s Real Pit BBQ/Facebook This family owned and operated barbecue joint features all you can eat specials and family size combos in addition to regular size dinners, sandwiches and baskets. Address: 5945 Frazeysburg Road, Nashport, OH, 43830
- Open Pitt Bar-B-Que (Cleveland)
Open Pitt Barbeque Carryout/Facebook
Open Pitt Barbeque Carryout/Facebook Since 1988 this local favorite barbecue joint has served up delicious soul food and mouthwatering chicken wings. Address: 12335 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44108
- Oak Hill Barbecue (Sunbury)
Oak Hill Barbecue/Facebook
Oak Hill Barbecue/Facebook This small, casual joint features delicious, authentic wood fired barbecue. Address: 60 N Columbus Street, Sunbury, OH, 43074
- B & K Smoke House (Columbus)
Paul F./Yelp
Paul F./Yelp You can’t go wrong with the brisket sandwich (pictured), pulled pork and even smoked turkey sandwich at B & K Smoke House.Address: 1114 E Main Street, Columbus, OH, 43205
- Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que (Canton)
Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que/Facebook
Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que/Facebook Good for lunch, dinner, and even has carry-out – you’ll love the laid-back BBQ in this classic Canton joint.Address: 1420 7th St NW, Canton, Ohio, 44703
- Route 62 BBQ (Johnstown)
Route 62 BBQ/Facebook
Route 62 BBQ/Facebook You’ll find some of central Ohio’s best barbecue at Route 62 BBQ, where the meats are smoked to perfection. Address: 580 W Coshocton Street, Johnstown, OH, 43031
- Hickory Bar-B Que (Dayton)
Mark K./Yelp
Tieu M./Yelp With crowd-pleasing ribs (and a surprisingly amazing house salad) this beloved barbecue joint does not disappoint. Order a shrimp cocktail and make it a 3-course meal. Address: 1082 Brown Street, Dayton, OH, 45409
Ohio may not be known for barbecue, but that doesn’t mean we can’t round up some of the best BBQ restaurants in Ohio. Have you ever been to any of these restaurants before? What is your favorite barbecue joint in Ohio? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!
Bill’s Real Pit BBQ/Facebook
This family owned and operated barbecue joint features all you can eat specials and family size combos in addition to regular size dinners, sandwiches and baskets. Address: 5945 Frazeysburg Road, Nashport, OH, 43830
Open Pitt Barbeque Carryout/Facebook
Since 1988 this local favorite barbecue joint has served up delicious soul food and mouthwatering chicken wings. Address: 12335 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44108
Oak Hill Barbecue/Facebook
This small, casual joint features delicious, authentic wood fired barbecue. Address: 60 N Columbus Street, Sunbury, OH, 43074
Paul F./Yelp
You can’t go wrong with the brisket sandwich (pictured), pulled pork and even smoked turkey sandwich at B & K Smoke House.Address: 1114 E Main Street, Columbus, OH, 43205
Kennedy’s Bar-B-Que/Facebook
Good for lunch, dinner, and even has carry-out – you’ll love the laid-back BBQ in this classic Canton joint.Address: 1420 7th St NW, Canton, Ohio, 44703
Route 62 BBQ/Facebook
You’ll find some of central Ohio’s best barbecue at Route 62 BBQ, where the meats are smoked to perfection. Address: 580 W Coshocton Street, Johnstown, OH, 43031
Mark K./Yelp
Tieu M./Yelp
With crowd-pleasing ribs (and a surprisingly amazing house salad) this beloved barbecue joint does not disappoint. Order a shrimp cocktail and make it a 3-course meal. Address: 1082 Brown Street, Dayton, OH, 45409
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Best BBQ Restaurants In Ohio September 08, 2019 Nikki Rhoades Is Ohio known for BBQ? Ohio is not famous for barbecue in the way that some states and cities are, but we craft all of our food with a bit of love and a comfort food-style approach. To be quite blunt, Ohio barbecue is incredible. Not only is it indulgent, but barbecue is a great way to bring people together. You’ll find some of the best barbecue at local restaurants in Ohio, some of which have incredible themes. Many restaurants claim to have the best barbecue in Ohio, and each approaches the preparation of their meats in such a way that most restaurants simply can’t be prepared. However, it is easy to narrow down the search by identifying some fan favorite destinations. Uncle Beth’s is a great gem off the beaten path, and if you’re near Cincinnati, you must swing by the local BBQ joint/gas station. What style of BBQ can be found in Ohio? What can’t you find in Ohio? This melting pot of a state doesn’t necessarily have its own style of BBQ, but we have a habit for taking other style of barbecue and making them… well… better. Don’t believe us? Indulge in southern style barbecue at Oak & Embers Tavern, grab Cajun favorites at The Swampwater Grill, or you can enjoy some barbecue wrapped up in a sandwich to ensure you don’t make a mess. The beauty of a place as diverse as Ohio is the abundance of delicious food throughout our 88 counties. What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Ohio? If you’re in search of the very best hole in the wall restaurant in Ohio, you may be in for some disappointment. Our state is so vast that there are several incredible under-the-radar restaurants that will treat your taste buds to an indulgent experience. Mac & Joe’s is an incredible eatery that’s literally hiding in the middle of an alley. Up north, you’ll find incredible eats as gas stations, which is the case with this one gas station’s incredible hummus. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurants are local landmarks, so don’t be shy! Ask around your community; locals are sure to be able to point you in the direction of the best grub in town.
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Best BBQ Restaurants In Ohio
September 08, 2019
Nikki Rhoades
Is Ohio known for BBQ? Ohio is not famous for barbecue in the way that some states and cities are, but we craft all of our food with a bit of love and a comfort food-style approach. To be quite blunt, Ohio barbecue is incredible. Not only is it indulgent, but barbecue is a great way to bring people together. You’ll find some of the best barbecue at local restaurants in Ohio, some of which have incredible themes. Many restaurants claim to have the best barbecue in Ohio, and each approaches the preparation of their meats in such a way that most restaurants simply can’t be prepared. However, it is easy to narrow down the search by identifying some fan favorite destinations. Uncle Beth’s is a great gem off the beaten path, and if you’re near Cincinnati, you must swing by the local BBQ joint/gas station. What style of BBQ can be found in Ohio? What can’t you find in Ohio? This melting pot of a state doesn’t necessarily have its own style of BBQ, but we have a habit for taking other style of barbecue and making them… well… better. Don’t believe us? Indulge in southern style barbecue at Oak & Embers Tavern, grab Cajun favorites at The Swampwater Grill, or you can enjoy some barbecue wrapped up in a sandwich to ensure you don’t make a mess. The beauty of a place as diverse as Ohio is the abundance of delicious food throughout our 88 counties. What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Ohio? If you’re in search of the very best hole in the wall restaurant in Ohio, you may be in for some disappointment. Our state is so vast that there are several incredible under-the-radar restaurants that will treat your taste buds to an indulgent experience. Mac & Joe’s is an incredible eatery that’s literally hiding in the middle of an alley. Up north, you’ll find incredible eats as gas stations, which is the case with this one gas station’s incredible hummus. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurants are local landmarks, so don’t be shy! Ask around your community; locals are sure to be able to point you in the direction of the best grub in town.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Ohio is not famous for barbecue in the way that some states and cities are, but we craft all of our food with a bit of love and a comfort food-style approach. To be quite blunt, Ohio barbecue is incredible. Not only is it indulgent, but barbecue is a great way to bring people together. You’ll find some of the best barbecue at local restaurants in Ohio, some of which have incredible themes. Many restaurants claim to have the best barbecue in Ohio, and each approaches the preparation of their meats in such a way that most restaurants simply can’t be prepared. However, it is easy to narrow down the search by identifying some fan favorite destinations. Uncle Beth’s is a great gem off the beaten path, and if you’re near Cincinnati, you must swing by the local BBQ joint/gas station.
What style of BBQ can be found in Ohio?
What can’t you find in Ohio? This melting pot of a state doesn’t necessarily have its own style of BBQ, but we have a habit for taking other style of barbecue and making them… well… better. Don’t believe us? Indulge in southern style barbecue at Oak & Embers Tavern, grab Cajun favorites at The Swampwater Grill, or you can enjoy some barbecue wrapped up in a sandwich to ensure you don’t make a mess. The beauty of a place as diverse as Ohio is the abundance of delicious food throughout our 88 counties.
What are the other best hole in the wall restaurants in Ohio?
If you’re in search of the very best hole in the wall restaurant in Ohio, you may be in for some disappointment. Our state is so vast that there are several incredible under-the-radar restaurants that will treat your taste buds to an indulgent experience. Mac & Joe’s is an incredible eatery that’s literally hiding in the middle of an alley. Up north, you’ll find incredible eats as gas stations, which is the case with this one gas station’s incredible hummus. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurants are local landmarks, so don’t be shy! Ask around your community; locals are sure to be able to point you in the direction of the best grub in town.
