Barbecue
Find Restaurants Serving Barbecue in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate, including BBQ joints with finger-lickin’ good barbecue sauces!
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Brickhouse Bar & Grill
North
Brickhouse Bar & Grill
North
The Brick House Bar & Grill prides itself on fresh food, a great dining atmosphere and at a reasonable cost.
The Brick House Bar & Grill prides itself on fresh food, a great dining atmosphere and at a reasonable cost.
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Downtown
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Landmark turning out burgers and other bar fare in a comfy setting with a warm, vintage feel.
Harmon's Barbecue
South
Harmon's Barbecue
South
BBQ joint serving wood-smoked meat as well as handmade sides and dessert.
BBQ joint serving wood-smoked meat as well as handmade sides and dessert.
The Bourbon Smokehouse
Uptown
The Bourbon Smokehouse
Uptown
Barbeque joint serving pulled pork, brisket, and jumbo chicken wings all tossed with a secret recipe seasoning.
Barbeque joint serving pulled pork, brisket, and jumbo chicken wings all tossed with a secret recipe seasoning.
Redmoor
East
Redmoor
East
The Redmoor is both music venue and event facility. The venue comes equipped with a stage for live performances and a respected chef for private dinners, weddings,... Read more
The Redmoor is both music venue and event facility. The venue comes equipped with a stage for live performances and a respected chef for private dinners, weddings, fundraisers, benefits, receptions or corporate events, all in a unique Art Deco setting.
McK's Chicks
South > Riverfront
McK's Chicks
South > Riverfront
High-quality BBQ joint featuring sandwiches, tacos, chili, and sliders.
High-quality BBQ joint featuring sandwiches, tacos, chili, and sliders.
Just Q'in
Uptown
Just Q'in
Uptown
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a... Read more
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a food truck. Or chow down on St. Louis-style ribs and sweet jalapeno cornbread.
SmoQ
North
SmoQ
North
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and... Read more
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and brisket, baby back and St. Louis ribs, they serve fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, chicken and waffles, fried okra, corn chowder with lime-ancho... Read More
Montgomery Inn
North
Montgomery Inn
North
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salad and seafood. Two additional locations: The Boathouse and Fort Mitchell, KY
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salad and seafood. Two additional locations: The Boathouse and Fort Mitchell, KY
Swampwater Grill
East
Swampwater Grill
East
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Sis's on Monmouth
South > Riverfront
Sis's on Monmouth
South > Riverfront
Sis's offers a full bar, fine dining, and great music. Live music Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays including Nashville stars!
Sis's offers a full bar, fine dining, and great music. Live music Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays including Nashville stars!
Velvet Smoke BBQ
West
Velvet Smoke BBQ
West
VS.Que is a 5-time Grand Champion competitive cooking team founded in 2009 who competes on the KCBS professional BBQ circuit and serves their championship barbeque to the... Read more
VS.Que is a 5-time Grand Champion competitive cooking team founded in 2009 who competes on the KCBS professional BBQ circuit and serves their championship barbeque to the Cincinnati metro area.
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Two additional locations: Montgomery (the original establishment) and Fort... Read more
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Two additional locations: Montgomery (the original establishment) and Fort Mitchell, KY
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama Que
Uptown
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they... Read more
Alabama-Q specializes in all things barbecue. The Pulled Pork Loin, Pulled Chicken Breast and Pulled Beef Brisket are smoked for hours. Meats are not boiled or baked, they use the famous slow-smoked method here. The dry rub is passed down from several generations and the barbecue sauce brings in the crowd. There is a wide...... Read More
City Barbeque
East
City Barbeque
East
What originally started as a barbecue competition team turned into this Ohio-owned-and-operated City Barbeque restaurant. The menu items are not just confined to one... Read more
What originally started as a barbecue competition team turned into this Ohio-owned-and-operated City Barbeque restaurant. The menu items are not just confined to one region of the country, though. The restaurant draws from Carolina, Memphis, Texas and Kansas City styles of barbecue. At this location, there is a small patio...... Read More
Just Q'in
East
Just Q'in
East
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a... Read more
Enjoy pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw and smoked baked beans at this barbecue restaurant that started out as a food truck. Or chow down on St. Louis-style ribs and sweet jalapeño cornbread. There is limited seating at this location, but carryout ordering is popular here... Read More
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Where 2 Pitmasters came together to smoke the best meats for your taste buds to enjoy. Home of the BBQ Parfait and Smoked Egg.
Where 2 Pitmasters came together to smoke the best meats for your taste buds to enjoy. Home of the BBQ Parfait and Smoked Egg.
Montgomery Inn Fort Mitchell
South > Southwest
Montgomery Inn Fort Mitchell
South > Southwest
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Two additional locations: Montgomery (the original establishment) and The... Read more
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Two additional locations: Montgomery (the original establishment) and The Boathouse
Eli's BBQ
Downtown
Eli's BBQ
Downtown
The saying 'Necessity is the mother of invention' does hold some truth. Eli and Drew, partners in the restaurant, met roughly 10 years ago in Findlay Market. They both... Read more
The saying 'Necessity is the mother of invention' does hold some truth. Eli and Drew, partners in the restaurant, met roughly 10 years ago in Findlay Market. They both decided to travel the U.S. together, hitch hik'in it, footin it, hobo'n.During their travels, they'd eaten good food in some rough places and bad food in some... Read More
Pontiac Bourbon & BBQ
Downtown
Pontiac Bourbon & BBQ
Downtown
A barbecue restaurant serving Texas-style brisket and pulled pork and offering a large selection of bourbon.
A barbecue restaurant serving Texas-style brisket and pulled pork and offering a large selection of bourbon.
Pickles & Bones Barbecue
North
Pickles & Bones Barbecue
North
Barbecue joint serving wood-smoked meat and sides made from scratch.
Barbecue joint serving wood-smoked meat and sides made from scratch.
Eli's BBQ
Uptown
Eli's BBQ
Uptown
Eli's BBQ started small: a booth at the Fountain Square Tuesday Market, then a weekday stand, then Findlay Market. Now they have opened a permanent location. Elias... Read more
Eli's BBQ started small: a booth at the Fountain Square Tuesday Market, then a weekday stand, then Findlay Market. Now they have opened a permanent location. Elias Leisring owns Eli's with Drew Simmons. Though in their previous stands, they did only pulled pork sandwiches, with or without coleslaw, in this spot they also offer... Read More
