The Tastiest Barbeque in Cleveland

The Brew Kettle Strongsville & Topgolf Swing Suites

★★★★☆ 3.7 (506) • $$

"Not coming back here. My wife and I have been coming here for years, but the convenience fee is ridiculous. 3% convenience fee is totally ridiculous. When I go to target or Walmart, they don't charge me a convenience fee. Why does a restaurant have to charge me a convenience fee for using credit card? The last time I will be coming here."

XYZ the Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (311) • $$

"Nice div bar with fabulous food.The prices are reasonable and the staff top notch.Music fit the vibe"

Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (413) • $$

"The food was sooo good and filling. Service was superb. Ambiance was nice. Drinks were okay."

Lagerheads

★★★★☆ 3.9 (232) • $$

"Outstanding brisket, pulled pork was so tender, cornbread was great and the ribs were so flavorful!"

The Proper Pig Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (216) • $$

"I got a combo plate with pulled pork and brisket and a side of mac and cheese, beans, potato salad. I wish it came with a slice of bread but glad it came with pickles and onions!The food came out very quick. The staff was all very nice. Good BBQ spot coming from this Texas gal."

Miega Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (211) • $$

"This is a great place for Korean BBQ. The food was excellent. We had bulgogi, kalbi and another meat and there was plenty of meat for 5 people. Plus kimbap and tteokbeoki. Both were delicious. For dessert we also had the Miega and Mango bingsus which were such a wonderful treat at the end. The service was also fantastic. They were constantly checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed (enough water, sides, lettuce) and asked if we had any questions. Also our grill wasn't heating up all the way so they brought out another one. They were wondeful. Highly recommend!"

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (219) • $$

"The food was delicious and the waitress was very friendly and social. She was very attentive. They do make sure that you don't leave hungry with the amount of food they give you."

Barabicu Smokehouse

★★★★★ 4.6 (119) • $$

"First and foremost: this place is NOT open until 8pm as stated here; they usually close by around 3pm and are never open for dinner. Barrabicu is a smokehouse, not a restaurant - only open til they run out of meat, with a usual day being ~700 lbs of meat sold in 3-4 hrs (from 11 to 2-3pm) Orders are takeout, so no dine-in service but there's a sitting area with benches in the shop right next to a sink (eat BBQ with your hands the way it was meant to be done!!) The owner and his brother are really friendly and will bring out samples of whatever's cooking in the kitchen along with sauce suggestions while you wait and as you eat. We got the 1/2 rack of ribs and 1/2 lb brisket, but also tried fresh samples of essentially the whole menu, including smoked corned beef (Friday special only), double smoked bacon (Saturday special only), smoked meatloaf, and spicy meatballs.Overall this place stands out for very authentic bbq w/ that legit smoke ring and crispy bark layer but the consequent downside is meat that can be a bit on the drier side and a little less tender (ribs esp) compared to other places. Brisket and smoked meatloaf are standouts to try though! PS they're planning to expand soon with a food truck that will be around at Walnut Wednesdays and Edgewater~"

Big Eu'es BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (135) • $$

"Good ribs and burnt ends,homemade fries excellent,Good service and people. I would go again"

Edgar's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (144) • $$

"I visit Akron often to hang with my brother. He picked this place because it is a go to for a neural friend. She is vegetarian and gets the veggie past dish - huge portions! Huge! So let's go...Prices are decent for the portion sizes, come on they are huge. Pasta, ribs and chicken dishes are the winners. The side veggie egg rolls not so much. Don't order them if you are expecting $15 egg rolls because that is not what you will get. The bread is fresh and warm, so good! The oil dipping sauce is tasty as well. The service was great, very attentive. The mixed cocktails were excellent. When you think golf course, you have to remember this is Akron and this place is on the edge of a neighborhood. It was nice enough for the enjoyable dinner we had for decent prices. Again the service was on point and the cocktails rocked. Bonus for having vegetarian options. I look forward to returning and enjoying the patio that over looks the golf course. They also set up a few weekly events so be prepared to see an artist preform on a random night."

Old 30 BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (97) • $$

"Stopped by on our way through town, cute little place attached to a golf course. There is outside seating and a cozy indoors with a bar. As a pescatarian I was glad to see a shrimp option. Loved all the sauces to go with the very tasty tater tots.. enjoyed the side salad too! My boyfriend enjoyed his pork sandwich. The cornbread was very moist and delicious and comes with the platters. Lots of gluten free options. The prices were great! And a nice selection of beers. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a stop."

Smokin' Bros BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (74) • $$

"Such awesome hosts! We came just before closing and talked for some time with the owners. They are incredible folks with a desire to please. Great barbecue and great company. This business started in a trailer at fairs and festivals. They grew to a permanent location now. Order at the counter and wait for delicious results. I got the barbecue brisket cup. Great idea. Baked beans base topped with tender melt in your mouth brisket and drizzled with tangy cole slaw and the ultimate topping...barbecue sauce. Sweet tangy delicious foodgasm. Perfect to go meal. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and enjoyed as well. They were open on a Sunday in a town where nothing else is. Well worth a taste! Decor is mod industrial. Clean and simple but stylish. Food served up on metal trays. Great lemonade. We loved it and will be coming back."

The Brew Kettle

★★★★☆ 3.6 (112) • $$

"I grew up going to the brew kettle in strongsville. My brother and I have great memories of the home made rootbeer, smokies from the back fridge, the gumbo, and the pulled pork spaghetti.It's been years since I've visited but brought my fiance while in town. The menu has changed over the years and my favorites are gone but I absolutely loved the chili. The flavor was amazing and I wish I would have gotten a big bowl of it. The wings are a huge portion and the flavor is good. My fiance enjoyed his burger a lot. I found the pulled pork to be a little dry but the sauce was great. I enjoyed the little fried onion bites.Overall great meal and felt nostalgic :) our server was great as well!"

Smoke BBQ Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (89) • $$

"1. IMO, the vast majority of Smoke BBQ Grill reviews posted within the last 2 years seem the most accurate. Not sure if there was a change in ownership/management since that time but I concur with recent positive reviews.2. BBQ has to be one of the most contentious culinary topics of all time. Whether you're a fan of either Texas or Kansas City BBQ, keep in mind this is northeastern Ohio. In this neck of the woods, we know more about New England sap buckets than we do smoking brisket south of the Mason-Dixon Line. 3. What I liked. The portions are HUGE to the point I would suggest every two people order a different side dish so you can share. The pricing is very good based on the portions served. Fresh cut fries appeared to be served by the pound. I had brisket & ribs combo. The brisket was juicy & both had a smoky taste. Traditionalists may sharply disagree with my liking the cornbread. Imagine pineapple upside down cake minus the pineapple. More of a dessert than side but very good. Just don't expect your typical Johnny cake.4. Indifference. The baked beans were good but seemed a bit bland to me. The BBQ sauce was good though I would have enjoyed some different flavor options. Service could have benefited from having one more server on the floor. Maybe one was scheduled but called off. But the interaction with our server was positive overall. The decor is nothing special.5. What I didn't like. The restaurant was cold. Ironically, another review made the same comment about a past February visit. The chill even cooled our meals before they were served more than I preferred. Seating in the booths can also be a little tight.In summary, I will choose Smoke BBQ Grill over any of the chain BBQ restaurants in Mentor.________Fellow Yelpers! If you found my review helpful, please take a moment to rate it & help keep me motivated to continue sharing my experiences. Thank you!"

Ol'chefskis BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (75) • $$

"Still five stars but get here early, preferrably before they open so you can get in line. 45 minutes after opening one day they didn't have ribs and "didn't know" when more would be ready. On another day they were out of brisket 1 hour after opening."

Cowboy Food & Drink

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (121) • $$

"Cowboy is slightly outside of our local area but we decided to try it based on the recommendation of a friend.Our experience was on Sun., 02/25/2024 arriving at around 4:45 p.m. Cowboy is located on the north end of a strip plaza so may not be readily visible to some. Walking in, the dining area is large & open which could be loud when full. Seating options include the bar, bistro tables, standard tables which could be arranged for large groups, & booths that could seat 6 comfortably. The atmosphere is as much sports bar with multiple TVs & country with corrugated metal accents, faux porch overhangs, & ranch-style fencing separating dining areas. There was a decent number of patrons for a late Sunday afternoon & we were given our choice of immediate seating.Both my wife and I ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs with wings. She got BBQ with a side of fries while I got Cajun with a side of mac-n-cheese. We both had a side of baked beans with cornbread.We agreed the ribs & wings were both very good with a hint of smokiness. Her fries & my mac-n-cheese were also very good. We both agreed the baked beans were light on beans & heavy on sauce - almost like being a BBQ bean soup. While tasting good, I would not recommend the baked beans as a side. Service was average; no complaints but also nothing exceptional or noteworthy.To summarize, think of Cowboy as Mission BBQ or City BBQ fare with table service & full bar.__________Fellow Yelpers! If you have read to this point, please do me the courtesy of rating my review & thank you in advance for doing so!"

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (79) • $$

"I love these types of restaurants! One of my favorite options for quick food while traveling or near one. Their pulled pork, chicken and BBQ sauces are all fantastic! For the price, I Would have given it 5 stars but most of the tables need wiped off more. I know it's a BBQ place but it's still gross to have dirty/sticky tables."

Jimmy's Backyard BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (97) • $$

"Un. Be. Lievable! Let me first say that I called them up without much notice because I wanted to do something impromptu nice for my staff who has been busting their tails. Jason was super helpful and gave me A1 customer service explaining what they could do for my 20 person order, all while being in the middle of lunchtime rush. Dude was great!They had the order ready for pickup in an amazingly short amount of time. We ordered the ribs, chicken wings, pulled pork and Mac n Cheese. Honestly, this ranks up with some of the best BBQ I've had. The flagship sauce is zesty and sweet savory with a good smokiness. I'd put it on anything! And to top it off, they had freshly made slider rolls straight out of the oven! We washed it down with a couple gallons of sweet tea and freshly squeezed lemonade. Just an awesome experience and the best BBQ in the Cuyahoga Falls area. We will definitely be back for more. Thanks again to Jason and crew! You took care of my crew with class!"

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (97) • $$

"Food is always amazing here. I have fibromyalgia I wasn't able to walk or eat really the past few days cuz I was in so much pain. I forced myself to go out and eat yesterday and sit down somewhere. I decided to come here. The people were so kind to me and treated me very well. The kindness made me feel so good after horrible few days of pain. I can back today just to thank them again and came to eat again. I will be coming back. Thank u to the manger and workers here. Your little acts of kindness really helpe"

Moosehead Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (90) • $$

"Drive past this place often. Stopped in for my Birthday dinner. Vittoria was our server. She explained everything on the menu. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was very nice. Love the decorations on the walls. The place was very clean. Highly recommended. Will be back."

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★★☆ 3.7 (71) • $$

"Their ribs were spot on and meaty - I got them dry, and their rub was fantastic! I also got their wing sampler (3) and they were down right tasty as well.Definitely a spot to go to for ribs - cannot speak on anything else, but I will frequent here when I go from Cleveland to Canton.If beer was served, it would simply be the cherry on top. Loved it!"

Hog Heaven

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (94) • $$

"Ambiance - 5The ambiance was perfect for a BBQ restaurant. Everything was clean, even the restroom. The dollar bills on the walls and ceiling are a fun touch. Lighting was good and decor was perfect for the type of restaurant.Service - 5We were met with friendly staff and were seated right away. Our waitress cane to the table right away, but we weren't ready for her and asked for more time. She returned in a timely fashion and she took our order. She was pleasant, funny, had a cute personality and was dressed as Wednesday from Addams Family for Halloween. She brought our old in a timely manner, as well, and returned after an appropriate time to check on us.Food - 3For an appetizer we had the potato skins with pulled pork and jalapeños. The pulled pork lacked the flavor it should have had and the regular BBQ sauce didn't help it. For dinner, My wife ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs (with their new hickory BBQ sauce) and beef brisket with cole slaw and macoroni and cheese. I ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs with their regular BBQ sauce with Cole slaw and potato salad. The ribs with the hickory sauce were quite good; however, the regular BBQ sauce was fairly tasteless. The brisket was fair and luke warm. We both liked the Cole slaw and potato salad, but the macaroni and cheese were bland and luke warm.Price - 4The price for our combined dinners was $62.20, a bit high for only having water with dinner, but not ridiculous.SuggestionsOne thing all BBQ restaurants should offer are beef ribs in addition to pork ribs. Good meaty, rip-off-the-bone-with-your-teeth ribs are a must. Also, make sure your cooked food comes to the table hot and tasty. Otherwise, good job."

YYTime

★★★★☆ 4.1 (53) • $$

"5 stars based on service / quickness. Everything was so fast. Service staff were amazing. Food was hot and FRESH!! Would 10000% be back."

The Que Barbecue & Brew

★★★★☆ 3.6 (68) • $$

"The food here is great. Generous portions and nice atmosphere. And they've added gelato which we'll have to try when we're not so full."

LongHorn Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (58)

"Dined in for lunch today on a Saturday. Ample parking, welcoming staff.This was my first time ordered IMG chopped steak. It was delicious. Ample amount of tasty mushrooms topping it. The Renegade sirloin was tasty too. I enjoy the loaded baked potatoes.I like this local, very clean.They have the best French onion soup here.A+"

Bier Stube

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (69) • $

"Taco Tuesday always a great choice; pairs well with a Pha-King beer! Always friendly and attentive bartenders as well."

New Riegel Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (59) • $$

"This is truly an Ohio landmark restaurant. You need to check this place out. outstanding chicken and ribs. Old time atmosphere with the wet towels on the table for easy cleanup! Family friendly. A favorite place for the locals."

Gogi En K BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (31)

"Quality of the food is incredible. Service is some of the best any where around. Drink selections are excellent. A MUST go!!"

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (56)

"Cleveland is seriously lacking good BBQ. This place is very average. It's northern style BBQ! I'd stick with the pulled pork here. They have several bottled sauces to help yourself to, but they are all too sweet. I liked the mustard and the vinegar sauces best. Service is pretty slow but nice. The day we came in for lunch, there were only 2 ladies working. They were doing a good job of trying to get everyone taken care of."

Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

★★★★☆ 3.9 (41) • $

"Once again Yelp saves the day (or at least a boring few hours in Canton, Ohio). Flew into Ohio a few weeks ago to meet with a customer and had literally hours to kill so I headed to downtown Canton to see if I could find anything to do. After a few minutes on my handy Yelp app this little BBQ joint kept popping up on the search results; sold. The location was outside of downtown and almost looked a little bit in the middle of nowhere; I never would have known to come here without Yelp.This was the best lunch I had the entire trip. The pulled pork sandwich was pretty good although nothing to rave about, but (1) the helping was huge and (2) their relish is awesome. I've never had anything quite like that and I wish I could have bought some to take home (they do sell it in jars to-go but relish setting in a car for hours didn't sound like a sanitary decision). It looked almost like mustard seed as the main ingredient (cabbage?) was chopped super-fine; it wasn't more of a vinegar taste then sweet or spciy, but Idon't think there was vinegar in it. Basically no one knows the recipe and it's a family secret. Their sweet BBQ sauce was also some of the best I've ever had; perfect balance of tanginess. So the sauce and relish seem to just elevate the meat from good to great.I also decided to try their 'famous' bean soup with chunks of ham in it. It seemed that the ham sandwich is their specialty, but if you want to try a little bit (correction, a LOT bit) of everything then the white bean soup with the pork sandwich offers a good sampling of their menu.And since I was in no rush I hung around for a bit and then tried a slice of homemade black raspberry pie, sans the ice cream. Was pretty good but I think it was just canned fruit and I doubt the dough was scratch made.So if you find yourself near or in Canton and looking for a bit to eat just off the highway (or are visiting the NFL Hall of Fame right nearby) then skip the regular roadside chains and venture over to Kenndey's. As a bonus if it's a nice day you can grab some food to go and picnic across the street in McKinley Memorial Park."

Mendel’s KC BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (55)

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner tonight. Lots of the same items that we enjoyed in Florida but we also got to try some new offerings. Especially tasty were the Miami fries. The combo platter with sides of slaw and beans were, as expected, yummy. Unfortunately, I don't share everyone's enthusiasm for the pecan pie. Our server, James, was delightful in addition to being good at his job. He deserves a raise, Mendel. Parking lot in back. Clean and spacious dining room. Bar to dine at or drink from the liquid offerings. Non-gender specific bathrooms, if you care."

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★★☆ 3.7 (37) • $$

"We ordered a to go meal for 8 people. When we arrived the staff were warm and friendly. The food was ready on time and the order was accurate. So grateful for the attention to detail."

Old Carolina Barbecue Company

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $

"Been coming here for years, but somehow got out of the habit! Likely more from being on the wrong side of the town! Anyhow a great place for quick meal and friendly service! You order as you walk in and get your own drinks and barbecue sauces (four very different to choose from).The pulled pork plate (without the bun) is our favorite! Get taste sweetbread made fresh and one side! We usually choose two sides! Try the hot apple and coleslaw! However, there is a good variety of sides to please anyone's tastebuds! The parking is good upfront and the restrooms are clean and wheelchair accessible. My favorite drink here is the called Cherry Wine (pop, diet & regular). They do have a variety of other drinks too! After eating again here, I wondered why I have no been stopping here more regular! They have two restaurants one in Massillon and the other in Canton. Both Are great restaurants! I have eaten at both frequently! They are great for lunch or supper or just a quick bite! Also, they have dine-in, takeaways, and catering!"

Bronco's Western BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"This new spot just opened up on Ridge Road recently, and I nearly did a u-turn to go back and grab some grub! Calmer heads prevailed and I returned a few days later, ready to attack some 'que!Due to COVID-19, they have changed up a few things inside, and I decided to get my platter to-go...will save in-person dining for another visit (and there will be more visits).I love the opportunity to try lots of menu items, so their platters are a big hit! The bronco platter I ordered was a great way to sample multiple meats...ribs, brisket and pulled pork in this case. The ribs were smoked and required some "chew" to get them off the bone...just the way it should be! Both the brisket and pork were presented in more of a chopped / pulled style, a bit surprising for brisket both both of these meats were tasty and moist. Their included sauce was slightly smokey and tangy, a solid combination. For sides, their mac-n-cheese was ohhhh so gooey, the potato salad was chunky style and creamy and the included cornbread was moist and sweet. For dessert, I tried the banana pudding which had nilla wafer chunks and a dollop of whipped cream on top. Perfect ending to the meal.Can't wait to give these folks another go...please give them a try and help spread the word on this new business, wishing them the best of luck!!!"

Butch's Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.9 (22) • $

"Came in on a Tuesday night. Amy was behind the bar and Charlene was cooking. Both girls were in there 30s (or so). Commented to Charlene that she had an old lady name, who agreed and said her dad named her after his first girlfriend. Whoa!This joint has 4 taps, of which 2 of them are out, so things started off a bit disappointing. However, they had Great Lakes Christmas Ale in a bottle. Yum yum.They also have a TouchTunes juke box I can play from my phone which is cool, and 4 nice size flat screens. Tuesday night special is a steak, potato and salad for $5.95. Monty had the steak and said it was very good. Amy talked me into the rib on a stick. Served in a basket, it was a slice of pork loin, seasoned, grilled and chopped up with a bbq sauce on the side. It was all good, but the bbq had a nice kick to it. Char said it was Sweat Baby Rays Original, I'm saying bull shit. It was a great sauce that may have started with SBR, but was very nicely doctored up. Also ordered the fried mushrooms. Small basket of shrooms, but very well done. Lastly, the place has a brass pole in the lounge. Asked Amy what that was all about and all she could say was "a guy owns the bar..." ROCK ON!!!!!"