1. Eli's BBQ
9.4
3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · East End · 91 tips and reviews
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!
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.
Sayer Crompton: Pulled pork with slaw and sides of mac & cheese with jalapeño grits!
4. Bakersfield
8.7
1213 Vine St (btwn W 12th & W 13th), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 99 tips and reviews
Sean Hertzsch: Try the Tacos (Assorted) - Pastor, short rib, and fish tacos done traditionally. Take your sour cream and shredded cheddar home kids. This is the good stuff
Pamela Michel: Short rib taco is amazing!!
Erica T: Short rib and a shot of the day is the way to go. And some queso or guac of course.
5. Eli's BBQ
8.6
133 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · Over-The Rhine · 7 tips and reviews
Scott Gellman: So happy this is in town! Get the same great three-some: pulled pork sandwich / jalapeño grits / baked beans. Just the best!
Anna Hider: Hot dogs are unexpectedly great, ribs, pulled pork and smoked turkey are awesome too.
Bob Masters: Pulled pork, smoked turkey, or ribs, can't go wrong.
7. Alabama Que
8.3
2733 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · Corryville · 24 tips and reviews
Austin Fritz: Turkey tips are awesome, but you have to try the beef brisket, absolutely amazing!!
Dave Yergin: hands down, best bbq I've ever had anywhere! #TurkeyTips #TurkeyTipsOnDeck
Alex Riehle McDermott: Loved the yams and the bbq chicken
ᴡ Beck: Get the onion rings instead of fries fries are soggy Don't get the grilled brisket sandwich lots of bread minimal filling. Burger overcooked:(
Jac Kern: From the delicious food to the great service and killer view, this place was a hit for me and my friends. We loved everything we tried. Duck confit sliders and short rib grilled cheese won my heart!
Frank Silveira: I had the ribs and they were great
12. Sotto
9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews
Mike D: Cozy underground atmosphere, fresh housemade pastas, very affordable for the quality. Short Rib Cappellacci is most excellent, as is the chicken liver pate.
Eileen King: Started with goat cheese & hazelnut honey Bruschetta. Next short rib cappellacci. Dessert was ricotta doughnuts. Also shared the salted caramel, Stracciatella and hard cider gelato! Amazing!
thadd f.: Incredible food. Honey&goat cheese bruschetta was outstanding. Our favorite dishes were the gnocchi & short rib cappellacci. And DONUTS!
13. Knockback Nats
8.7
10 W 7th St (at Vine st), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Central Business District · 37 tips and reviews
Derek Miller: Try their barbeque! Pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken wings!
Sean Hertzsch: A little known place with the best brisket and smoked I have had in Cincy. Its right by Hustler so check it out. Great booze too. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Shibu Ibrahim: The Smoked Wings are amazing. Packed with flavor and a little heat, they just fall off the bone. Get em! The Brisket Quesadilla is not enough to share ;)
14. Findlay Market
9.3
1801 Race St (at Elder St.), Cincinnati, OH
Farmers Market · Over-The Rhine · 87 tips and reviews
Jessica Lynn Shull: Find Eli's BBQ and get the Pork Sammich w/ cole slaw. Fantastic! And be sure to thank little Henry for getting your soda/pop!
C Besl: Lots of great options: pick 3 from Fresh Table, gyros, BBQ, make your own pizza, pasta or salad from Bouchards.
Sara Kowatch: A lot of places take credit card via square or traditional methods but take note that Eli's BBQ is cash only.
15. Dewey's Pizza
9.0
3014 Madison Rd (btw Markbreit Ave. and Romana Pl.), Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Oakley · 22 tips and reviews
Harry Kran-Annexstein: Try the southwest BBQ chicken. It sounds strange at first for a pizza, but it's delicious.
ʞɔıu dןoʌ: Southwestern BBQ Chicken pizza so good!
Kate_the_Great: Forgo the pepperoni or cheese pizzas at Dewey's. Go for the Edgar Allen Poe or Green Lantern, and let your tastebuds savor something spectacular. Bonus points if you order a microbrew to go with your Read more.