Eli's BBQ - Riverside

Outdoor picknic table seating, in the winter they have the heaters on. Casual dining experience. Order up front and grab utensils, condiments outside on folding table. Macaroni is wonderful and bbq sauce is good on everything. Pulled pork sandwich was my favorite over the ribs but great portions.

Eli's BBQ definitely knows how to do barbecue right--they've got the meat game on lock! I regularly order the pulled pork sandwich, and it's always incredible. The sandwich is packed with so much tender, flavorful meat that I always grab an extra bun, and it's worth it. You can easily make two sandwiches out of one--it's that loaded.I wish I could say the same for the sides, but they're really just OK at best. Honestly, I usually skip them because the star of the show is the pulled pork. If you're ever looking for a quick, affordable, and delicious lunch, Eli's BBQ is the spot. That pulled pork sandwich never disappoints!

We ordered from DoorDash for lunch. $40 plus dollars for jerky. The pulled pork was so dry and tough it was literally inedible. Even with bbq sauce and coleslaw on top it was too dry to eat. My friend ordered the turkey, it came like big slabs of lunchmeat and it was also extremely tough. It's almost as if the food was left from the day before. Never experienced barbecue like this and I hope I never do again.

GOOD BBQ SAUCE I ordered a Pork Sandwich and Jalapeno Cornbread through Uber Eats. The sandwich is large enough to make two so I recommend getting an extra bun. The pork itself was dry and the cornbread was even drier. Eating at the restaurant may help with the dryness. The bbq sauce is tasty and on the sweeter side. Overall, I recommend the sauce but not the meat.

The food was AMAZING! Everything had so much flavor. I was so full but the hot dogs were so good I had to finish it. We ate outside on their picnic tables where you can also byob for the outdoor area. We ordered our food and everyone had a smile and was so friendly. They told us what was the most popular and helped us decide what to get. Then you get a buzzer and sit down outside and they bring the food outside and you grab it when your buzzer goes off. Can't wait to go back for their hot dogs!

For the ribs alone, 5 glorious stars. I don't even eat ribs, but I'm changed. Thank goodness for my friend who suggested we get 2 bones to try. They're unmatched. Crispy and sweet outer layer, with a juicy fall-off-the-bone center.The pulled pork sandwich was also fantastic. The buttery bun, juicy pork, great ratio of sauce...it's a sure-fire choice. Get pickles for $0.50!The sauces on the table are bomb. Medium for the win!Now that you're absolutely certainly not going to pass up on the opportunity of visiting, let me tell you about their sides.1) Mac and cheese - it's more cheese than Mac. It's so much cheese, in fact, you'll have trouble swallowing. 2) Jalapeño cornbread - cast iron style, but thin and dry. 3) Coleslaw (free) - pretty good.4) Jalapeño grits - very bland.5) Pickles (upcharge) - it's 3 slices of pickles. They're crisp and delightful, but cmon... they're 3 slices of pickles.But don't let that dissuade you! The meat is incredible! And there were other sides we hadn't tried.

Wonderful weather outside for the outside patio seating at Eli's! 15-20 minute wait is normal, but the smoky dry rub flavor is worth the wait. Ribs were the star but the wings are good if you like chicken. Mac and cheese was the extra thick cheesy sauce kind if that's what you're into--our toddler gobbled it up!

Was craving rib tips so why not go to Eli's. Don't worry if you can't find parking in the front for the store, you can turn the corner and find some parking in the back parking lot.

Eli's is the spot that will make you realize how fraudulent your mom's "pulled pork" was. This is real pork here, and some of the best of it. If you find yourself saying "I don't like barbecue", give this a last chance. The food is incredible.It will also make you question how sweet baby rays corn syrup sludge sells so well. The fraud-free sweet brown sugar Bbq sauce you experience here will change your perspective real quick on what a sauce should taste like.Always good food here. Amazing ribs, and the sides are tasty too. This is always a great place to bring someone for a meal who isn't from Cincinnati. Ambiance is pretty cool with a chill vibe. Everyone eating BBQ by the river. Mac and cheese is by far one of the better ones for around Cincy and we appreciate that.Service is ordering yourself, and then sitting with no server.A little bit pricy but definitely a good restaurant still. Try, and share the ribs! You won't be disappointed.

Not impressed. If & when you have to reheat bbq, please double wrap in foil & add chicken broth. I must have picked the wrong day to go twice.NGNSMFs