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!
Montgomery Inn
North
Montgomery Inn
North
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salad and seafood. Additional location: The Boathouse
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salad and seafood. Additional location: The Boathouse
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Uptown
Mt. Adams Bar and Grill
Uptown
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.
Wing Champ
North
Wing Champ
North
Enjoy chicken wings, BBQ, Sandwiches and Mac and Cheese.
Enjoy chicken wings, BBQ, Sandwiches and Mac and Cheese.
Mck's Chicks
South
Mck's Chicks
South
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere -... Read more
McK's Chicks is a family-friendly restaurant bringing high-quality BBQ to the downtown Kentucky community. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere - perfect for everyone who likes good flavors and smoked meats.
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.
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.
Hebron Grille
South > Southwest
Hebron Grille
South > Southwest
Hebron Grille is a contemporary, clean, suburban sports bar for the whole family. They offer ribs, gyros, sandwiches like the Rueben, Philly cheese steak, BBQ bacon... Read more
Hebron Grille is a contemporary, clean, suburban sports bar for the whole family. They offer ribs, gyros, sandwiches like the Rueben, Philly cheese steak, BBQ bacon chicken sandwich, and burgers like the jalapeno burger with pepper jack cheese. Taco Tuesday features $1 tacos and $2 margaritas.
Velvet Smoke BBQ- White Oak
North
Velvet Smoke BBQ- White Oak
North
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. This location is Carry-out only, with limited seating.
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.
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Downtown
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Additional location: Montgomery (the original establishment)
Veteran barbeque chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus salads and seafood. Additional location: Montgomery (the original establishment)
Station Family + BBQ
North
Station Family + BBQ
North
Get your fix of great BBQ from this Wyoming local brewpub founded by Cooking with Caitlin, Caitlin Steininger and Kelly Trush. This family freindly space will serve up... Read more
Get your fix of great BBQ from this Wyoming local brewpub founded by Cooking with Caitlin, Caitlin Steininger and Kelly Trush. This family freindly space will serve up smoked pork, brisket, salmon carrots and sausages daily!
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!
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Smokin' This and That BBQ
South
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
Unassuming outfit with a large, patriotically decorated dining room & classic BBQ like ribs & wings.
The Double J Cafe
East
The Double J Cafe
East
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
Enjoy a great meal at a great price. Try menu items that include delcious BBQ, Sandwiches, and more!
York St. Cafe
South > Riverfront
York St. Cafe
South > Riverfront
Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in... Read more
Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in one. York St.'s Mercantile sells art, antiques and collectibles.
Swampwater Grill
Uptown
Swampwater Grill
Uptown
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Authentic Cajun fare, smoked foods, breakfast buffet on Sunday
Mission BBQ
North
Mission BBQ
North
Serving up the most patriotic food; BBQ! Each location is filled with a dining room of patriotism and tributes to those on the front lines and the first responders.... Read more
Serving up the most patriotic food; BBQ! Each location is filled with a dining room of patriotism and tributes to those on the front lines and the first responders. Serving up delectable and fresh BBQ! Menu items include pulled pork, Texas inspired brisket, and half a chicken AKA Half a Yard Bird. They also offer catering...... Read More
Sweets & Meats BBQ
East
Sweets & Meats BBQ
East
Carry out BBQ restaurant featuring smoked meats, homemade sides, and desserts.
Carry out BBQ restaurant featuring smoked meats, homemade sides, and desserts.
Webb's BBQ
South
Webb's BBQ
South
A family-owned business that values good food and good service, and giving back to the community. Webb's BBQ started off as a part-time catering gig, and then moved to a... Read more
A family-owned business that values good food and good service, and giving back to the community. Webb's BBQ started off as a part-time catering gig, and then moved to a more permanent location. Their menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, smoked wings and more! With only being open 1 day a week, you better get there... 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.
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
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.
Riverside BBQ and Drive-Thru
West
Riverside BBQ and Drive-Thru
West
All in one Pony Keg, Gas, and BBQ! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and great bbq options while they last daily!
All in one Pony Keg, Gas, and BBQ! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and great bbq options while they last daily!
Dada Smokes BBQ & Catering
South
Dada Smokes BBQ & Catering
South
Catering & meal delivery specializing in smoked meats including pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken and salmon along with made-from-scratch sides and sauces. Whether... Read more
Catering & meal delivery specializing in smoked meats including pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken and salmon along with made-from-scratch sides and sauces. Whether you’re planning a wedding, business luncheon, corporate event, or party, no job is too small for Dada Smokes. See their website or social media for upcoming... Read More
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.
Scalded Hog
South > Southwest
Scalded Hog
South > Southwest
New take-out restaurant serving some of the best pulled pork barbecue, ribs, burgers and grilled items with all the fixings to satisfy your summer appetite.The pork is... Read more
New take-out restaurant serving some of the best pulled pork barbecue, ribs, burgers and grilled items with all the fixings to satisfy your summer appetite.The pork is slow-cooked for hours in a cast iron smoker, which results in the juiciest, melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone barbecue around.
City Barbeque
South > Southwest
City Barbeque
South > Southwest
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. The Florence location has three in-house...... Read More
Texas Roadhouse
South > Southwest
Texas Roadhouse
South > Southwest
Better bring a Texas-size appetite to Texas Roadhouse. The chain restaurant specializes in hand-cut steaks, chicken and "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, but also serves... Read more
Better bring a Texas-size appetite to Texas Roadhouse. The chain restaurant specializes in hand-cut steaks, chicken and "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, but also serves up heaping helpings of complementary sides like steak fries and baked beans, with satisfying appetizers like the Cactus Blossom fried onion. Wash it down with a "mug-o... Read More
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant
West
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant
West
A fine dining experience in Bridgetown with great variety on the menu, from homestyle to high class, like a traditional Kentucky hot brown to crab-crusted salmon in a... Read more
A fine dining experience in Bridgetown with great variety on the menu, from homestyle to high class, like a traditional Kentucky hot brown to crab-crusted salmon in a roasted pepper cream sauce. Don't miss the barbecue ribs slathered in their signature sauce or the daily drink specials. Kenning's caters especially to private... Read More
Lamarr's Lounge
North
Lamarr's Lounge
North
Lamarr's Lounge serves up fairly priced drinks and specializes in barbecue dishes. The lounge has knack for soul and R... Read more
Lamarr's Lounge serves up fairly priced drinks and specializes in barbecue dishes. The lounge has knack for soul and R&B jams, and it hosts DJs for bashes, remix parties and all things danceable.
Yardbirds Southern BBQ
North
Yardbirds Southern BBQ
North
This joint never stops rocking. Live music of the country or rock variety fills the air on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, you get some... Read more
This joint never stops rocking. Live music of the country or rock variety fills the air on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, you get some acoustical blues, country and karaoke. A nice way to be served a good meal and a good drink. Come down with friends to be entertained for a night.
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy... Read more
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy Baumgardt wanted to create a place to serve comfort food from scratch. Appetizers include Cold Poached Shrimp, gourmet pizzas and homemade soups. Entrees, also known... Read More
