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Eli's BBQ

4.6

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Locals love this little barbecue place for its lovely, unpretentious atmosphere and predictably delectable smoked meats. Gorge on delights like Eli's Pulled Pork Sandwich and Nathan's All-Beef Hot-Dogs. There's a delicious selection of sides including cheesy macaroni, baked beans, and jalapeno-cheese grits. The interior at Eli's BBQ sports clean lines with a red and black checkerboard floor and all-white walls. Painted portraits of American legends from Abraham Lincoln to Elvis Presley cover the walls, and a vintage record p... read more

Location details

3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45226, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.64,540 reviews
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Todd Berkely 
8 years ago

Sandwiches piled high...you better be hungry !!! Smoked Turkey and Pulled pork...either one will fill you nicely...Eli's is a can't miss meat experience!!! 

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Vickie Davidson Kidwell 
8 years ago

Awesomeness .. on Bun. ... can't say enough good things @bout this place 

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Chris Birkmeyer 
8 years ago

Always a go-to, never disappointed, always a great experience! 

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Marianne Belt 
8 years ago

Freakin ahhhhhhmazing as usual! Never had a negative experience and we frequent Eli's often! Can't wait for the Cincinnati weather to finally cooperate so we can enjoy the new outdoor seating! 

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Josh Ward 
8 years ago

Favorite BBQ period. Needed 25 more letters to post this 

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Jessica Fitzsimmons 
8 years ago

We cannot get enough of your food! The BBQ pulled pork and mac n cheese are to die for! 

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Robert Setty 
8 years ago

Great old school atmosphere . I really like the record collection & turn table! The first thing I couldn't help but to notice was how filthy the floors & tables were. It was 5 pm and I was the only customer in the place. A young guy took my order and seemed to know very little! Unfriendly fellow that just pointed to the board when I asked a question! I told him it was my first visit but he didn't seem to care & acted like I was a bother for him to have to come from the back & wait on me. The pulled pork was pretty good but t... read more

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Sara Piepho 
8 years ago

Best bbq my family and i have ever eaten. Great food and great prices... You cant find bbq like this anywhere! 

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Yazmin SanRub 
8 years ago

We drove yesterday from Chicago (suburban area) to visit multiple places in Cincinnati; hands down Eli's bbq was the most disappointing one. 1- The bbq sauce was too sweet. 2- The meat was charcoal burnt & let's take in consideration it is bbq. 3- We were charged an additional $3.50 for adding 2 sides per meat choice, however the sides were smaller than baby food portions. Also the beans tasted like canned refried beans; the coleslaw was extremely dry. * We ordered to go, since the place is very small & it was busy. In addit... read more

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How is Eli's BBQ rated?

Eli's BBQ has a 4.6 star rating with 4,540 reviews. 

When is Eli's BBQ open?

Eli's BBQ is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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