Pecan Penny's

Came in for a quick meal before a show. Good bbq place with nice beers and cocktails. I had smoked wings with dry rub and a brisket Philly. The wings were medium smoky and not overdone (they can get mushy if they're over-smoked). The brisket Philly was very good - the brisket was smoky and extremely tender! They have a fun feature - a pickle soaked in Koolaid - the flavor changes weekly (?). I had a pickle soaked in cherry koolaid - it was like a gherkin but not as sweet or spicy. Service was excellent - one server was managing the dining room and the bar that evening and was able to come around frequently . It was pretty quiet that night I was there.

It was our first time visiting Pecan Penny's. We had heard good things + figured we'd give it a try. If I can be honest, the parking is terrible because of their location. I would not go on any other day but Sunday, which is the day we went. The atmosphere was good but they kept the front door wide open, which allowed too many flies in the dining area. I don't particularly care for eating with a bunch of flies all around me competing for my food. Our waiter was THE BEST!! He was friendly, patient, kind, + funny. We tried the "DOWNTOWN SAMPLER" which consists of ¼ Beef Brisket, ¼ Pulled Pork, ¼ Chicken, Texas toast + 2 sides. The greens were the best + seasoned great! The baked beans were good; creamy with a little spicy kick, I personally prefer sweet + creamy. We also got to try a free sample of their Mac + Cheese. Very bland + not baked. I was disappointed cause I'm a big Mac + Cheese girl. I could tell If they would have added some additional types of cheese + baked it, it would have been really good. Now onto the MEATS!!! This is where I found out that I am not a fan of their smoked barbecue at all. All their meat is made with a dry-rub and a "signature spice" + cooked slow over pecan and oak wood. It was something about the signature spice + the way they cook it, that I did NOT enjoy. Everyone's taste buds are different. They had four signature wet sauces on the table that you could add to your meat for flavor. I personally did not like any of them and I'm not sure why. Desserts!!! Our absolute FAVORITE was The Funnel Cake Fries!!! They were piping hot, fresh, + so sweet + good! We couldn't get enough of those! Overall, I would definitely visit Pecan Penny's again, but I would have to switch it up + try their signature hot dogs, a burger, a waffle fry, pretzel sticks, and definitely the The Funnel Cake Straws again. Go ahead and + give them a try + tell 'em Nicci sent ya!

Son was home and wanted to go downtown for dinner. We intially started out around the corner at Little Palace but we wanted BBQ and remembered Penny's was close by. So glad we did!I have been here many times but never at night. At night, the patio is amazing. Twinkle lights. Comfortable tables that seat at least six. They have fun music playing at just the right level. They also have patio games: jumbo jenga and two sets of corn hole to play. Plus, the patio is very dog friendly. I was completely in my element and was having so much fun there. Food, as usual, is amazing. Its consistently this way. I recommend the Penny salad if you like beets. Mmmm They use cornbread for croutons and you can add protein for a reasonable up charge. Get dressing on side if you don't like it poured onto your greens heavily. The guys ordered burgers. Fries were delicious and plentiful. When the burgers came out they both said "oh, these look small" but as they ate them they realized they were filling and a perfect size. They each said they would order them again. They didnt leave hungry at all. Our server, Echo, was so nice. There wasn't anything she could have done better. So glad we came. We will be back. Highly recommend.

When I picked up my takeout order, my first thought was, "this would be a fun place to have a few drinks." They had cheap beer, shot and cocktail specials reminiscent of a campus bar, and the patio/open windows have Sunday Funday written all over it. But those good vibes didn't follow the food home. Everything tasted fine, but that's about as far as I will go. The main portions were sizable, but the sides were on the small side. I would give the food another chance but definitely onsite with a beverage in hand.

Great BBQ but stingy portions.I got: wings, collard greens, and brisket.All were very good!While they do serve up brisket (a Texas BBQ staple), the pecan-based name and the collard greens side tells me this place skews "Southern BBQ" which...is my favorite kind of BBQ.This place also has a lovely indoor/outdoor ambiance, complete with firepit.Decent selection of beers on tap too, usually a big weak-point of BBQ joints.

Terrible food. Been here before and the food has always been mediocre. Today was the last straw. Service was rough. Ribs were overcooked and way overpriced. Had to send my meal back as the sides were overcooked to the point of being mushy and center of the sun. Pulled pork was cold and tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge, only to be heated up in a microwave leaving the meat chewy. Btw, didn't have an opportunity to to get a new entree because the server only came to the table once. Shame this is to be southern done right, when everything with it was wrong. Dining area was not well cared for. Avoid this "restaurant "

I stopped in for brunch on a Saturday. You can smell the smoking meat and see the smoke coming up as you walk up so you're already getting in the mood before you even open the door.The portion sizes were perfect. The food was delicious and, since all of the smoking happened before I arrived, it came out super fast.My only complaint was that the TVs were on the wall where we were sitting and, although it wasn't exactly packed, they were turned up as loud as possible. They should get some speakers and have audio around the building but at a lower level. I'm definitely going to come back when I'm passing through Columbus. I'll just request a different table.

An industrial, modern BBQ restaurant and bar in downtown Columbus. A bit of off street parking and on street parking. Indoor bar and mostly bar height table seating, outside seating as well. There was at least one child with her family dining. And one dog outside on patio with its family.I had the brisket Philly sandwich which was fresh and very good! A side of uninspired potato salad. They have Coke products, a plus for me. The bar was making Sunday special Mimosas and other drinks that looked good. Service was prompt, efficient, and pleasantly attentive. I tried here on a recommendation and would have no reservations about coming again. But, I doubt it will become a regular for this older fellow.

To the lonely man who was recently divorced, who keeps coming in for the barbecue, but maybe for human connection too:The ginger waitress in the yoga pants, the one who smiles a lot, talks with you, laughs with you, and kinda flirts with you while you give her your business card -- you know, the one who is working hard to raise the energy?She makes fun of you when you leave. After you provide her such a large tip on your check, she laughs about how men are so simple to get interested in her until she sometimes reveals to them the fact that she's pregnant and has a boyfriend. Her friends laugh with her as she diminishes you behind your back for being divorced, lonely, and frequently returning.You, sir, have probably had an incredible career. You made it further in marriage than many do. Some of us single men have reasons why we shouldn't take that leap into marriage yet. And now that you are alone after working throughout your life to leap for commitment and happiness -- from one man to another, I believe you still deserve happiness.And even though the barbecue at Pecan Penny's is amazing, you're not going to find happiness with a woman who makes fun of you after you seek her attention, tip her noticeably well, and step out. You did nothing wrong here to deserve being made fun of by her and her friends in front of other customers, but since we're being real -- you're not going to find what you're looking for at this bar.I highly recommend travel. You talked about Spain today. Try Latin America or South America. There are warm places that will naturally and authentically support your energy, where a woman has real empathy and a real heart for you. Find the authentic kindness. It exists. There is so much beauty out there, and you'll find a woman who values how you work and who you are as a man despite past flaws.Pecan Penny's bar is not the place where you're going to find that kind of woman. If it was, there would be a line around the corner for the amazing barbecue and authentic friendship. You're being used and diminished. This bar is not a good place to be alone.3/12 Update: My friend went to Pecan Penny's. He sat down to eat and invited me over. I told him I wasn't ready to go back. He mentioned this review to the bartender, and the bartender told him to go to The Walrus (kicked him out).3/19 Update: Heather, manager of Pecan Penny's texted me and told me this review is crazy. She said she is going to request Google to review it (photo attached). I don't know why Google would remove this review, when it is honest.Realizing I'll never be going back to this restaurant now, I think about how I supported Pecan Penny's for years (thousands of dollars of purchases during the pandemic when we ran Hidden Drive-In events in Downtown Columbus). I don't regret those times of support. I just notice how much has changed in the culture of this restaurant and maybe that is a reflection of downtown, or Columbus, or the country -- but I try not to let myself go that far. Kindness to others must continue on, or what's the point of cooking for them, serving them, having them as customers and inviting them to choose your restaurant to consume, rest, and relax in?

The My Wings were delicious! I definitely loved the Ambiance, the large Garage Door leading to the patio makes this a perfect spot for a Spring/Summer events! It provides an overflow experience. It was quaint for a quick meeting. The service was punctual and they were hot and ready!