Eli's BBQ

Eli's BBQ is a bbq joint East End Cincinnati located in United States.

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ratings
  • Phone

    (513) 533-1957

  • Website

    elisbarbeque.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

3313 Riverside Dr Cincinnati , OH 45226 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Parking Street
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, BYO

Comments / 91


Keywords:

barbecue Southern food BYOB grits cornbread good for groups lively casual ribs baked beans hot dogs cole slaw great value good for a quick meal picnic tables kitschy off-menu items restaurants outdoor seating mashed potatoes
Erik Rowley

One of the best pulled pork sandwiches in America, it's won national competitions! Nice location, like eating in a backyard full of picnic tables . Must eat spot in Cincy.

Ben

The pulled pork sandwich is really, really good. The place is very laid-back and you can just order then sit at the tables outside under the trees . Cash only . I will definitely be back.

Rodrigo Beistegui

Pulled pork sandwich definitely amazing. They sell coke/water, but I strongly recommend you to take your own drinks. Be prepared to wait, and even though the sandwich initially looks small, will be ok

Jenny Davis

Being able to bring my own beer and drink as much as I want while eating the best bbq pork in the city , and being outside listening to live music ... all that makes this my fave place to go!

John K

Dry rub ribs are outstanding! Best I've had in quite a while. Pulled pork sandwich was great also! Tangy vinegar! Beans also good. Highly recommend!

Krystle Sims

This is what you need: Pulled Pork Sandwich , slaw is up to you. Mac and Cheese + Jalepeño Cornbread . Bring someone else so you can mooch off their Jalepeño Cheddar Grits . Wash down with cold Crush.

Kathleen L.

Came (from the Albany area of NY) for dinner on the recommendation of a Cincinnati resident...and absolutely LOVED the food! Turkey melts in your mouth & the mashed potatoes & baked beans are DELISH!

Todd Bush

Come prepared: BYOB , cash only , and be sure to bring folding chairs & bug spray if you're sitting out back. The picnic tables fill up and you may end up using a tree stump as a table. Delicious BBQ !

Veronica Glynn

A unique, hipster environment with mouth-watering BBQ & sides. You must try the jalapeño cornbread . As good as Montgomery Inn if not better!

Mike D

The smoked turkey sandwich is secretly one of the best sandwiches in town . Get one with a pulled pork sandwich & make a 1/2 & 1/2. Byob .

Michael Tchou

Wow, some of the best pulled pork I've ever had. Ribs are good too, but pork is tops! Also grits and cornbread are amazing.

Tim Rockstroh

The first time you go you'll be back again the same week. The food is so good. Simple menu done amazing. Turkey sandwich is a hidden knockout!

Malinda Hartong

BYOB & be sure to go hungry & bring cash. I like the pork sandwich . We've been 2 times for lunch and have gotten carryout for another meal both times. 

David Davie

They have excellent food and a very fair price . If near by it is a must place to eat! The best BBQ in Cincinnati hands down.

Zach Turner

I would Share a prodigal growler with Anna Difrank or Mitch or others that like this BBQ . I haven't been yet but will definitely give it a try.

Connor Beerck

Pulled pork , ribs , jalapeño cornbread , mac, and their BBQ sauce is great.

Karen Brown

They have picnic tables set up outside under a tent with fans so its a very casual restaurant . Food is excellent.

Auntrell Snyder

It's cash only and bring lots of it because you will try to order everything off the menu because it's that wonderfully delicious.

Wm Behrendt

The best chicken wings I’ve ever eaten in my life. And I’ve had a lot of chicken wings

Nancy Cochran

Oh man, the pork rocks and so do the sides! Baked sweet potato would be an excellent complement to their spicy beans, grits or cornbread !

Scott Gellman

BYO ! Don't miss the pulled pork or the grits ! I could leave the cornbread .

Riggs Burnette

I could live exclusively off the jalapeño cheddar grits

Ronald Vieira

Everything!!! Pulled pork sandwich is the best ????

Karlton Uhm

Ribs were fantastic and loved the kitschy retro charm to the place

Preeti Gharpure

Pulled pork is to die for. Get the dirty Mac and cheese , too. Eli's is such a hidden gem !

Patricia Camarca

Was very good.. Had the pulled pork .. Was very good. Recommend anytime????????

John K

Jalapeño Cheddar Grits are a great add on to ribs and Cole Slaw !

Alex Riehle McDermott

This is the best place in the universe and I could eat there everyday

Janet Schneider

Everything, but I would recommend the BBQ sandwich and cornbread . Yummy!

Ricardo Rodriguez

Ribs , fantastic outdoor seating when weather is good.

Brad Ginter

Everything is awesome! Jalapeño Grits especially of course BBQ !

Sayer Crompton

Pulled pork with slaw and sides of mac & cheese with jalapeño grits !

Jesse Nachtigal

Love the pulled pork sandwich . All the sides are good too.

Arielle Marasligiller

Cash only ! BYOB ! Pulled pork sandwich , corn bread , and Mac and cheese is a must!

Mark Millan

Excellent BBQ , and you can BYOB . This is a place worth making into a regular stop.

Anna Hider

Don't write off the hot dogs because they sound boring... They're outstanding

Matt Lesser

Overtakes Jim Dandy's as best BBQ in town . The ribs are different but fantastic. Hard to go wrong here.

Andrew

The greatest bbq in Cincinnati . I always go for the hot dogs .

Mike Galati

Excellent! Cash only - hit an ATM on the way.

Kimberly Penzes

Get your side "dirty " which is added pork shavings. $1 extra. Worth it.

Rachael Hadaway

Everything is good. But the hot dogs are superb.

Bob Feldman

Everything, incredible barbeque . Fantastic slaw .

Chris Gibson

Best bbq in Cincinnati . Cash only , BYOB .

Susan Potts

Food is extremely good and it's reasonable priced

Caroline Allen

Must get the BBQ hot dogs and cheese grits !

Karl Hiller

Great BBQ but consider calling ahead if you're in a hurry. Popularity = long wait times.

Kelly Stack

Love the turkey sandwich and the jalepeno cornbread

Emily Zoller

The dirty dogs with all beef hotdogs , pulled pork and coleslaw--yummmmm

Ashley McDowell

Best BBQ in the city- it's byob and bands outside-- summer perfection

Michael Newberry

Pulled pork ' and the best spice of life.

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