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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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Alexandra Boyd Gibson 
10 years ago

Amazing! That's all I can say! :) 

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Dave Nixon 
10 years ago

Best BBQ joint in the world. Highly recommend the drive. 

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OnJel Jackson 
10 years ago

Good food, great prices in a home like atmosphere. Small n cozy in the inside n spacious patio on the outside. Pulled pork was awesome! 

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Melissa Ross 
10 years ago

Great food and great prices.....very enthusiastic staff! 

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Sabreina Adkins 
10 years ago

This place is amazing! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. It has charm, it has class, great music, and still laid back. I also love the BYOB policy. 

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Kim Thompson 
10 years ago

Great barbecue at a reasonable price.. Fun atmosphere! 

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Amy Burke 
10 years ago

I hate to write a bad review but we really didn't enjoy our visit. It's cash only, which is a PITA. We had to leave and come back. The parking was difficult. It took half an hour to get our food, which seems excessive for a BBQ place. I didn't care for the sauce, it was really sweet. We ordered drinks, but it wasn't clear until we asked that we were supposed to get our own. They assume everyone knows the procedure. It was very chaotic. The mashed potatoes were good though. Sorry, not trying to be unkind, it just wasn't a goo... read more

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Doug West 
10 years ago

Great food and environment. Great value. Awesome place for family dinner or fun time with friends 

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Ross Wendel 
10 years ago

So our weekend winds down but I wanted to eat someplace nice and good !! Well I think we found it at Eli's BBQ on the Ohio River . Nestled in a old neighborhood when we walked in this small house with 8 tables a walk up window to order and an old turn table playing records , I knew it was gonna be good. After we ordered and was told it would be an hour wait for your food... you walk out the side door and see why it # 1 in this area for BBQ!!! People come with their table cloths for the picnic tables or a vase of flowers. You... 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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