Eli's Barbeque Review

Awesome food and great welcome feeling atmosphere ..I suggest everyone should try it ..and try it again lol

I first visited Eli's when they offered free lunch to any Veteran. I fell in love. I have since eaten here every chance I get. I also had them cater an anniversary party for 150 people. The food and service were excellent. Six stars!

Forgot to give us our 1 pound macaroni but the service was great and the wings are phenomenal.

Friendly and fast service. The barbecue is pretty decent. A very smoky sweet sauce covers everything if you're into that. Location is in a nice part of Cincinnati.

Ribs are always delicious! Just wish the sides were better.

Refused to serve police officers. Won't receive a dollar off mine again when I come back to Cincy.

Ribs were good. There was a couple small bones in them though

Very busy today (Saturday) but it was worth the wait! Food was delicious!

This BBQ was very moist and full of flavor. Great hangout!

Lives up to their reputation
Had the pulled pork sandwich. Top notch

Always enjoy the food (Turkey, spicy beans, mashed potatoes) and surprisingly the wait to order was short as many times it is out the front door, but the food took 75 minutes to make which seems excessive. Definitely improving with covered seating and an outdoor bathroom.

The macaroni and cheese was a no the baked beans was a no had no flavoring they need to let me come in there and show them how to make macaroni and cheese and baked beans and it will fly off the shelf the smoked turkey sandwich was good and that's it

Usually very good.....but on this particular visit my 2 all beef hotdogs were lukewarm at best.

I love this place, call ahead and place your order for pickup for faster service on busy nights

It's amazing. In fact, so good it's hard to articulate.

I'm a vegetarian but was on a trip so I sold out for a moment and it was delicious! I'm paying for it now as my stomach is doing a number on me for taking in meat. But my pulled pork was the best I've had!

Eli's BBQ is God's gift to man. Don't sleep on the turkey, its straight fire.

Really good pulled pork, really good mac and cheese, and good baked beans. Overall enjoyed it very much.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere. I love this place!

Absolutely phenomenal food, great atmosphere, fun setting, and BYOB! What's not to love?

They've constructed a permanent shelter since I was there last (which is awesome), and have a grassy area for playing with dogs, kids, or picnicking in the sun as well.

Perfect for young and old, it's a great place for groups, though it's fun to go with just a dog or significant other too!

I've gone when it's sunny and beautiful and also when it was cold and rainy, and I have yet to have a bad time. If you haven't gone you're missing out.

The food (consistently great), the atmosphere (somehow better every visit)...I live four hours away, and manage to factor in an Eli's stop a couple times a year! Just, simply, so good!!

The barbecue is great! The sides are just ok, (which Is why the 4 starts) but everything else is pretty cool! The eat in area is very nice with hand drawn art work in the wall that will have you and your company walking down memory lane trying to remember who those famous faces are. It s also quiet. Large outdoors eating picnic style place. With a cover so no worries for sun or rain.
Parking in the rear and on the street. It can get crowded down there because people really like Eli s and I think you will too!

Good place, ok prices. Had better BBQ away from Cincy. However, this place is pretty good for the local area . Nice place to sit outside, enjoyable with the right weather. Proportions are a little small for a BBQ place, not is not a big name /chain.

Love the food here and the atmosphere. The food is quite pricey but worth every penny. I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves bbq. It's the best.

Eli's is always the best! Everything is excellent but I usually get bones with mac and cheese. They lightly dust the bones with a sweet dry rub before serving. My husband loves the loaded hot dogs, and the Turkey is so tender. You really can't go wrong here. This place is very down to earth so, ladies, leave your high heals at home.

As always Eli's BBQ delivers. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is second to none.

If you get a chance to visit try the dogs fully loaded....

Waited for 45 mins. By the time the food is ready it just looks gross. Wish I could rate 0 stars.

The customer service is consistently swift, lovely ambience, very nice staff. Will visit here again when I am here.

Ok scene for bbq. Super appetizing. The service was very kind and attentive. The prices are fair for the quality of food.

Great BBQ and fun atmosphere. The seating inside is pretty limited, but they have tents outside so it's even better in the summer.

Small menu, but they do everything on it amazingly.

Bugs all over where I am eating diving in my Cole Slaw in my face nose everywhere. Yuck
I paid $41.00 I could have had a better meal at Mc Donald's 4 times over and not been disappointed or let down.
10 Ribs $26.00
3 sides. $ 7.50
Drinks. $ 3.75
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$37.00
Tax. $ 4.00
Equaling $41.00 wasted time and money.

I'm still very hungry my self
We are both hungry now to go get a meal to satisfy us both since we are from Minnesota on Vacation we dont have a kitchen till we get home in a week or more.

Dont waste your money eat some other place without bugs

The food is always fantastic here, particularly the turkey and pulled pork. The new covered area outside makes this a fantastic spot for the summer.

I cannot wait to return to Cincinnati. I discovered Eli's while visiting my daughter last weekend. The barbeque was so good that we delayed our departure a few hours on Monday morning so we could have lunch at Eli's for the second time in three days. I'll be back in August for my daughter's wedding. I'm positive I'll be bringing some barbeque back to Virginia with me:)

Always the best in BBQ. Not for the health conscious

First impressions are pretty important, especially since I don't visit most places twice. With that said. They where out of ribs! What kind of bbq place runs out of ribs? And good luck finding a place to park. Otherwise, what was left on the menu was gold. For the wait though, I'd just head to city BBQ.

The best pulled Pork sandwich you can have! I love their barbeque sauce along with the meat!

Ribs were very fatty otherwise good, baked beans were also good. Better quality less fatty rib would go a long way.

This is a barbecue joint full of character and an old school vibe. Excellent food and great staff. Eli's has quickly become one of my favorite local restaurants.

Really great food, from the pulled pork to the slaw and everything in between. Did I mention that they have Cheddar Jalepeno grits? Not only unique and tasty, but a rare find north of the Ohio River. Catering Eli's BBQ was a hit for a rehearsal dinner too. Awesome food!

Finally got to eat at Eli's tried it and it was amazing!

The pulled pork and turkey sandwiches were great. There was so much pulled pork on the sandwich you need a fork to finish all the bits of meat that fall out while eating it. Great quality food for a great price. I ll be back to try the ribs and beef franks next time! Definitely going to become a tradition to eat at Eli s every time I go to the boat ramp down the street.

Got the rib tips. Large portion but a bit tough. Drove by it twice with maps on. If my buddy had not been standing out front I would have missed it again. The name over or under the pig would have helped.

My favorite location for delicious bbq. Came in on a Thurs. Looking forward to a return trip. Prices were fair for the quality of the food. Food is similar to a cafe in Indianapolis I loved.

Large portions. Excellent bbq. Outdoor seating optional

Had the smoked turkey, very good, fun to sit out on picnic tables on a summer afternoon

Beans were excellent. Good slaw, everything else pretty standard for a bbq place.

The best barbeque place in Cincinnati! Great ribs and pulled pork sandwiches! The staff is friendly and you are able to byob here. There is a nice outdoor patio with a roof and some indoor seating as well. Can be busy during the summer around dinner time. I highly recommend Eli's!

My only negative input is that you guys need to expand throughout OH, and create a bigger space within Cincinnati. Other than that, you guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place usually has a wait every time we come here, but it is so worth it!!! One of the best, if not the best, BBQ places in the area!!! I fully recommend going here if you're looking for awesome pulled pork.

Great location made in an old school style, the barbecue was perfect.

Excellent. Very good pulled pork and sides. Great wait staff. Great experience.

Stop in on the way into town. Great pulled pork and sides.

Wow, what's up with the counter help? I went in today to pick up some carry out, and the girl behind the counter was very rude. I've never had that happen before at Eli's - they've always been very nice. But she gave me a stone cold face, and told me I would have to wait 30 minutes. I told her it was carry-out and she snarled, "It's still 30 minutes." I didn't mind the wait but I did mind her attitude so I left.

I should mention that I LOVE the food so I will be back, but hopefully not on her watch...

Delicious!!! It's a long wait but the food is worth it. The wait was between 35-40 mins.

Best bbq around Cinci. The sides are amazing as well.

Eli's is quickly becoming a staple of Cincinnati cuisine. Between their delicious, smoked meats, outside patio area, and side dishes out of this world, you're guaranteed to have an enjoyable experience.

Loved this place! My family was visiting from California and we drove down from Dayton just to give it a try. We had the ribs, smoked turkey sandwich, and pulled pork. All three were amazing! There is also great outdoor seating and access to restrooms. I will definitely be returning soon and highly recommend everyone give it a try.

I had pulled pork snadwich with baked bean and mac cheese and they were great. Not to mention a good service with big smile :).

The BBQ was delicious, and their mac and cheese was great. I felt it was a little over priced for being counter service.

Bring your own beer and eat some of the best bbq in town outside!

Bad rib tips, too tough and well done. Poor seating for those with back problems.

Great barbecue pulled pork, and the jalapeno cheddar grits are wonderful!

Eli's food is great and the only thing that is better is the location in Findlay Market. Check it out! It's so quick and convenient.

Don't believe the hype. It's standard BBQ. But standard BBQ is still pretty good.

The place serves big portions and for fair pricing. helpful owner. Fantastic work.

Best BBQ in Cincinnati. Great dry rub. Try the hot dogs loaded with cole slaw, BBQ sauce, and crispy hits of pork. You will not be disappointed.