There's really not much to complain about with City BBQ. Every time I go I have a great meal, and it's super quick and convenient. The guys running the food out at this location are incredibly friendly and energetic, and the atmosphere is always awesome. I like to go on Buck-a-bone Tuesdays (it's really $1.15/bone), and the ribs are super tender and tasty, and the fries have a great crunch to them coupled with vinegar and dipping them in the BBQ sauce takes them to another level. The brisket and pulled pork are both fantastic, and I really like that you can choose to put any sauce you want on them at any point, since they have them sitting out near the rest of the condiments. Plus, all the sauces are heated, so they keep the meal nice and hot. We're pretty lucky to have City BBQ in Columbus, since there's not a whole lot of BBQ in the area. For a quick lunch or dinner, I'd take this over the majority of fast casual restaurants in the area any day.
(5)
Matthew S.
4.5 Stars! Had to get our foster dog out to the vet this week, when I looked up the vet's address and saw City BBQ around the corner, I knew what was for dinner! One of my all time favorite sides on the planet is their corn pudding. I swear I think I could eat a pan of it in a sitting. It's thick, rich, sweet and filling. It. Is. So. Good. This time, I got a sampler platter that had smoked turkey, sausage, brisket & pulled pork. All of the meats were good, especially the turkey & brisket. The "Swine Wine" that they have to put on your food is a vinegar sauce w/ some red pepper that is absolutely delicious, especially mixed in with their regular bbq sauce. I love a good vinegar based sauce, so mixing these two was a great idea. I got corn pudding (of course) and mac & cheese as my sides. You already know how I feel about the former, so I'll go on with the latter. The mac & cheese is just ok. Not bad, but not great either. I did snatch one of the wife's hush puppies, and it was really tasty too! I've been eating City BBQ for years, and don't have any intentions of stopping. It's good BBQ, good portions and a good price. What's not to like?!
(4)
Linda A.
This is a good BBQ place in Ohio. I live in Tennessee where we take our BBQ pretty seriously and to be honest, at first I assigned 3 stars but I think I was being a snob based on geography. This is good...the brisket was awesome and they got the greens right too. Basic BBQ shack set up with a walk up counter. Prices were very reasonable. I'd go back anytime.
(4)
Steve K.
Simply the best beef brisket in town and the gumbo is a fantastic meal in itself. Everything else is pretty good, albiet expensive. Since I prefer dry bbq, I think their ribs are simply in a class above Hoggy's and many other local places.
(4)
Geno B.
I have to get my fix whenever I'm in C-bus for work. The pork is amazing, prices are right, service is fast, portions are ample and the sauces are AMAZING! (From a former 12-year restaurant worker and SF Yelper...)
(5)
charlie m.
You might say "How could the BBQ in Columbus, Ohio be good?" I was skeptical too, but all I can say is don't judge a book by it's cover! I had the No. Carolina Pulled Pork sandwich with two sides of baked beans with chunks of meat in it and the homemade french fries. Un-friggin-believeable!! See for yourself - static.px.yelp.com/photo… I'm sure I'll be back again on my next trip into Columbus.
(4)
Mary B.
Good all around BBQ. Brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and chicken. Various sauces for your taste. Various sides to choose from; mac n cheese, greens, gumbo, green beans, salad, beans, to dessert options as well. Very casual, non formal place to eat. The chicken is free range Amish chicken, how can you go wrong. Great paleo options by getting chicken and vegetable sides. We usually get takeout and always have leftovers. It can be busy on the weekends. If getting takeout make sure you get everything before leaving!
(4)
Cherie R.
Good BBQ for Columbus - we did a pick up order here the other night on our way to a friend's house. They were efficient and ready with our order. I just can't rate it that highly because I've had better BBQ. I know, it's Columbus, but still... I don't come here to eat because I want to, I get food from here because it's easy and fast and other people want to eat it. That being said, the online ordering system was super easy to use and I liked that. I like efficiency.
(3)
Randal H.
Wow great food great prices and very fast service. Order at front and then pickup your food. 3 great BBQ sauces and you can have as much as you want as well as condiments. I've had BBQ all over the U.S. And this is one of the best I've had. I got the ribs fries and beans. Beer is a little pricey (3.50 a bottle) but everything else more than made up for it.
(5)
Ryan A.
I always enjoy dining in City Barbecue. I can never say no to the beef brisket but I also appreciate all the other meats on the menu. As much as the meat is the highlight, I love the side dishes as well (and is what tips me to head to this place). Usually I'm too full to want dessert but once in a while my sweet tooth gets its way. The staff always takes the time to approach me at my table and ask how I like my food. I do think the food may be a tad bit over-salted but I don't think it's a bad thing. Some of the side dishes may be so (the fries, for example, are seasoned so I kind of expect it, then if with cheese and bacon it gets kicked up a notch), but to me the green beans and slaw are great.
(5)
Dave B.
Great BBQ. Huge portions. Great price. Friendly staff! The food was awesome. Best BBQ in town!
(5)
Chris S.
The BBQ in Ohio doesn't stand toe to toe with that found in the Great Plains and South. Meanwhile, if you are itching for some good meat you won't be disappointed with City Barbeque. Of course, this place is part of a chain, which started here in Columbus, yet so far the quality hasn't been compromised by quick expansion. This BBQ here is well above average and would impress even a few Southerners. When in Columbus it's a solid choice for lunch or dinner. While I'd pass on the gumbo, the meats are promising. Personally, I think their pulled pork and turkey are tops, they seem to do ok with everything they smoke here and while the sauces aren't the best in the industry they do well complimenting the meats. More impressive is the amount of meat you get for a fair price. The lemonade and sweet tea are worth a gulp and the sides aren't bad either. It says all are made on site, but honestly, you'll be so full from the meat that sides aren't the focus.
(4)
Van S.
This was my first time trying out the Texas Smoked Sausage. For some stupid reason I thought I could finish off two sausages in addition to fries and mixed greens; not even close. The meal with drink put me back about $12. The sausage was plump and juicy. It sat in a buttery piece of Texas toast and came with coleslaw on top (optional). The slaw was a little bland so I may skip that next time, otherwise a great sausage sandwich. The casing held in all of the juices and had a good pop when biting through. The fries came in a very large serving and were great with vinegar. The greens had chunks of pork and were cooked nicely with just the right balance of salt and tartness.
(4)
Jenna C.
After living in the south for awhile, I've found it difficult to come across comparably outstanding barbeque. On a visit for work, my colleagues and I stopped in to see how City Barbeque would stack up. Eeehhhhhhh not so much. But judging from the line out the door and other good reviews, this might be good barbecue for the Columbus area. I got the lunch platter with pulled chicken, Mac&cheese, and corn bread. Good value - the platter was only around $7 including the sides. We also shared an appetizer of fried pickles. I'd recommend saving yourself the calories and skipping this one. Also, odering was incredibly slow - it may have been his first day? Unclear. When our order was up we seated ourselves and dug right in. To be honest, I would only get the Mac&cheese again. Although I enjoyed their fire sauce, the meat on my sandwich was greasy and the cornbread dry, tasteless. Still a good value for the portion size though, so I did not leave hungry (that's the worst).
(2)
Pat O.
Great barbecue & blues tunes are always playing! One of my favourite lunch spots. I usually get the pulled pork city lunch special with 2 sides plus kettle brewed sweet tea. Oh & the banana pudding has real slices of banana & Nilla wafers
(5)
Cliff M.
Neat BBQ joint. I had the brisket sandwich. It was tinder but not much smoke flavor ( pot roast feeling). Great fries and sweet tea.
(3)
Emily D.
City Barbecue was okay. I'm not a huge fan of barbecue-type food in general, and their food was just kind of blah. I would expect a restaurant, even a fast-food place, that prides itself on down home country barbecue to have something out of this world, but it was lacking. The decore and general atmosphere were okay, a casual picnic cafeteria style joint with a few televisions hung around the room as well as a variety of knick knacks and deep-south interior decoration. Overall it wasn't the worst food and the service was okay, but if you're looking for an excellent place for barbecue, this probably isn't it.
(2)
Lisa H.
12:15 pm, The place was packed. Line wrapped to the back of the restaurant. Did not look like that many people were working. Saw 5. Considered leaving...not without that incredible smelling food. The line went quick and smoothly. I was impressed with the flow and efficiency. Eddie was the cashier. He was nice. Wish I caught the name of the man who handed me my order. He even apologized for the wait, which was not an issue. Unbelievable. These guys are doing everything right.
(5)
Mike D.
Updating my review of City BBQ because I find myself here more and more, and I realize it deserves a little more respect from me. This is solid food. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure. I prefer the brisket to the pulled pork these days. The sweet city sauce is delicious, as is the corn pudding. I often get fries as they're fresh made when you order. They do not, however, transport well, so I save them for when I'm dining in. The service is fast and friendly. If you're brave enough to try for dessert, the banana pudding and the chocolate cake are both good. I haven't tried the peach cobbler. Brand me an enemy of the state of Georgia if you will, but I'm just not a fan of peaches.
(4)
John G.
City Barbeque, how I love you. Your awesome smoked pulled pork sandwich, flawless macaroni and cheese, and multiple locations which translates to generally easy access. I also like to get your barbeque sauce in a bottle and use it with the meats I cook at home. I have just a few beefs. I feel you're way too expensive for lunch. Close to $8 is too much. I can get an equally awesome Chipotle burrito for close to $6. I also feel at that price I don't get nearly enough food although the flavor is undeniably fantastic. As a result, I don't go to City BBQ nearly as much as I want to. Love your rib promotion at the Clippers. Sometimes the meat is a little dry and I occasionally get shorted in the meat to bone ratio. I'd give you four stars if not for the price hangup but make no bones about it, I'm a huge fan.
(3)
LJ W.
City BBQ has always been a good option for me, they are close and the food is tasty. I recently went to this location because I received an email about their Scratch Off Contest (a chance to win City BBQ for a year!). This was my first time getting the full rack of ribs and I was impressed and disappointed at the same time. I was impressed by the texture and taste of the ribs, however there was waaaay too much fat on the ribs. Ribs 1-5=3. Sweet BBQ sauce 1-5=5. Fries 1-5=5.
(5)
Joe W.
Had dinner at City Barbeque in Gahanna and enjoyed it. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with hush puppies and green beans and was quite satisfied. The pulled pork wasn't the most tender I've ever had, but was quite delicious with the bbq sauce. On a side note, I have to give 5 stars to an employee there who was beyond customer friendly. She was amazing! I don't know her name, but I spilled an entire soda at my table and she instantly told us not to worry about it and she would handle the mess. She was back immediately with towels and such to clean up and having a two-year old with me I was most grateful. Thanks again to her!
(4)
Michael H.
Consistently the best BBQ around. Period. End of discussion.
(5)
Jay C.
Had an hour to kill on the way to the airport and saw a sign for bbq, so decided to stop in. Glad I did, good ribs, killer Cole slaw and cold beer. No complaints from me.
(4)
Elizabeth L.
Wow!!! This place was amazing! Especially since it was a Tuesday night and Tuesday in "Rib Bone Day". Rib bones are only $1.15 each on Tuesdays. We had the beef brisket and, of course, ribs! Both were so flavorful, tender and juicy. Their barbecue sauces were also outstanding. We hardly touched the sides because the meat was so good but I did try the corn pudding and would recommend that. We ate our fill and still had plenty of leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. The highlight of my entire experience was Lori, the manager. She was welcoming from the get-go and made suggestions and even gave me a sample when I was having trouble deciding. To be honest, I thought she was the owner because of how she was pitching in to help in every position and by how much pride she took in the restaurant. Their delicious food and great customer service will definitely make me come back here to City Barbeque the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Troy D.
Good little bbq place, always stop here when I travel through. The brisket is tender. The viniger slaw is my favorite. The greens are not to salty.
(4)
Jen R.
Gross. The turkey I got was so fatty it was inedible. We paid $20 for two sandwhiches, two small sides and a drink. Not worth it. I'm going to another place to get food because I didn't eat anything at City Barbeque. The other location was great last year, so I don't get it.
(1)
Greg W.
I was expecting a sit-down style restaurant similar to Smokey Bones, but this was quite different. City Barbeque has a big chalkboard menu right when you walked in the door that was overflowing with menu selections. Once you picked what you wanted, they gave you your food and you went to sit down. There was no server who came around to your table to greet you, refill your drinks, make small talk with, etc. What I did like was that all of their different flavors of BBQ sauce were readily available in limitless quantities. Some of them were even warmed, so if you preferred your sauce to be above room temperature to match your food, that option was available to you. I don't believe I've ever had any BBQ there that wasn't delicious. Also, the enormous chocolate brownie is quite delicious. I recommend City Barbeque for a quick and informal lunch, or for getting takeout for your office. I'm less likely to recommend it for a more formal sitdown type of meal. If that's what you're in for, head to a Smokey Bones.
(4)
Russ M.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to get around to reviewing this place. I come to Columbus for work 2-3 times a year and I always to make sure I stop by City BBQ when in town. I think what makes City BBQ unique is that it's not the kind of place you would expect in Columbus, OH, more likely in North Carolina. The meat is always juicy and cooked to perfection and the sandwich buns are always fresh. Also, don't miss the fries.
(4)
Michael G.
Very good ribs, a bit overcooked, but ok. Sauces are very good. Nice to see onions and pickles too. Teas were great too. The place was busy at dinner and looked clean. Good job.
(3)
Joseph C.
Good barbeque for being in Ohio. Good sized meals, really fresh, great sweet tea, good service,and really clean restaurant
(4)
Dave P.
I wasn't expecting much, and yet this City Barbeque met my expectations. The brisket was cold, grey, and so dry that it splintered and cracked. The ribs were masked in grill marks and sloppy sauce. The pork was dry and showed tell-tale signs of sitting in the warmer all day. Meh.
(2)
Mike S.
Dined there tonight. I have never figured out why it's so popular. The food is alright but overly priced and not as good as smokey bones. The place is unpleasantly loud. The music is really good but too loud. Combined with the noise Of the customers and the general acoustics i could barely understand the clerk. I had half a chicken and my wife had a half a rack. The chicken was good . I really had no complaints however the half rack was very fatty and inferior flavor compared to other establishments . the greens were not good at all. in fact we didn't even eat them. the corn pudding was okay (not even close to my wife's) the slaw was ok and the green beans were just ok as well. Then for the high price they charge, you have to put away your dishes. Go to smokey and get better food at lower prices and they do the dishes. What a concept!
(3)
Mike M.
When it comes to their bone in chicken options I can't see how they rate at any less than. 5 stars. Large, plump , juicy chicken that melts in your mouth. My favorite sides are the corn pudding and baked beans. Both are 4.5 in my book. I look forward to my trips to Columbus so I can eat at City Barbecue!!
(5)
Jeff L.
Lucked into the Tuesday night buck-a-rib special. Great excuse to order a full slab. Very nice ribs! Smoky but not overly so; tender but still with just enough "tooth". I liked the spicy sauce a lot but the original was very good. Fries were great. Baked beans can be a let-down at many 'cue joints--not here. Save room for cobbler! Everyone was extremely friendly and went out of their way to be sure we were enjoying our first visit. Hope to return soon!
(5)
Patrick P.
I stopped in with family for a quick bite. They just opened up on a Saturday. I decided to order the wings. The wings served at this establishment are from grown up birds. Another customer - surprised as I asked me what I ordered. I explained to her that I order 6 wings. I guess they were pterodactyl wings because they were quite big. The food was cooked to perfection - (fresh). For a place that is getting mixed reviews - I suggest the wings. Atmosphere - Typical City BBQ - Open areas with signature sauces and paper towels on the table. Price - Very reasonable $7-$20 depending on what you get - $7-$10 for the meals. Taste - Chicken was very good. I am curious if it was due to the time of day. We came when the first opened. Enjoy.
(4)
pam s.
Family lunch here today-1st time i have ever been. Got the brisket with baked beans, corn pudding, and corn bread. The brisket and baked beans were terrific. The corn pudding was kind of a disappointment, kind of dry. and the corn bread was overcooked. The staff was friendly and service quick. I got the peach cobbler to go and my husband and daughter got the chocolate cake to go. Haven't tried the cobbler but if is as good as it looks and smells i will be a happy lady !My son-in-law got banana pudding and wolfed it down before we left so i am guessing it was pretty good.
(4)
Kristen L.
I've been a fan of City BBQ for several years now. I order my pulled pork lean and naked (no bread). It is delicious this way. Plus it's usually pretty fresh. My husband loves the thin, moist brisket. I've tried their baby back ribs, they were pretty good too. I love that CityBBQ has seasonal sides, plus many consistent options. The fries aren't too skinny or thick and have sea salt on them. We also love their hush puppies. They are tasty and just about the only place I know that has them on the menu. They also added fried pickle chips which are very tasty. They breaking has some cornmeal and isn't too thick. The pickle still has a bit of crunch to it, not all soggy like some pickle chips I've had else where. This is a nice, clean location. The employees are friendly and when the weather's nice you can enjoy your BBQ on the patio.
(4)
Kailey O.
For $14, you can get 3 mini sandwiches and 2 sides. I ordered the pork, turkey, and sausage sandwiches with a side of hush puppies and baked beans. I hate to say that the meat was drier than I was expecting. Out of everything I ordered (see pic for reference), the baked beans were my favorite part. I could have eaten a bowl just those for dinner. The hours are quite convenient; they are open later than most places. The staff is among the friendliest I have encountered, offering samples to try before you commit to an order. My phone was dying, so I found a nice outlet in the bathroom... shh... ;)
(3)
Liz M.
A-OK says it all. Not horrible and supported by good sauce options (required when your pulled pork has no smoke flavor) and good sides. I love BBQ (if you didn't know) and City is closest to my house. I like it better than Hoggy's for sure, but I think that's the only place it'd beat in a bbq meat fight. I've eaten there quite a few times and never thought much of it, but it really 'hit' home for me at the Clippers game last night when I got the pulled pork mini sammiches. First off, I love that this is an option at Huntington Park! Second, the portion of meat on the sammich is generous. However, due to the fear I may spill sauce all over my cute free people top, I didn't slather it on like usual, and I realized the pork didn't have much smokey bbq flavor and it was a tad dry. All, things I wouldn't have noticed with sauce all over it. So, I can't say it was bad, it was great for ball park food and better than the Montgomery BBQ pork sandwich I got at the Reds game in April, but it cannot cut it for my in my BBQ world. I have to say, their french fries are pretty good and I absolutely CRAVE their hush puppies. I like them so much I'd get dinner there just to have those! I also like their condiment bar. I always go to Gahanna and have never had to wait for a table. I wish they'd bring your food to your table instead of 'hog calling' your order. One time they messed up my to go order, but fixed it after I called and gave me a free side as compensation even though I said it wasn't necessary (kind of nice). A lot of places just fix it and won't comp anything anymore. So, it was appreciated. All in all, I'll be back City, even if it's mostly for hush puppies and the pulled pork is just habit!
(3)
Clif V.
Good for Columbus. Wouldn't survive in Texas
(2)
Sabrina L.
Of all the Barbecue places in Columbus, City Barbecue is the most consistently good. Of all the City Barbecues in Columbus, the Gahanna one is the best. The brisket is always well cooked and flavorful, but I tend to opt for the turkey which is smoked to perfection. Add in an order of hush puppies, some green beans and a sweet tea and you'll feel like you're in the deep south. Last time I went I tried the new Rib Sandwich, which came covered in a vinegar slaw, and it was also very good. The slaw was tangy and crispy and complimented the rib meat well. For dessert you can opt for vanilla pudding, chocolate cake, or their cobbler of the month. I'd go with the vanilla pudding if you can only buy one, but if you can do the pudding and the cobbler, mix them together and you've got a dessert meant for kings!
(4)
Shawn F.
BBQ chicken was SWEET! Food was consistent with the quality the other City BBQ's serve.
(4)
Kitty K.
I'm a Memphis style BBQ fan. City BBQ is solid. Ribs are tender. The sides are ok. Service is always quick and friendly. It's a good convenient place.
(3)
Paul F.
I happened to be in Gahanna for something else and spotted their sign and I couldn't remember whether I'd reviewed this one or not. But once I got inside, i knew I had. Today I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, and that was enough for lunch. And it was GOOD!!
(5)
Ashley M.
I'd give City BBQ a 7. Granted, it was my first time here, so maybe I got bad sides....but the green beans weren't anything to write home about. Also, who has BBQ and no baked beans?! Sauce was OK, I was raised in a more vinegar-based sauce state, but I found contentment with one of their thicker smoky sauces. I'd try it again, but definitely not the best BBQ I've ever had. Oh and parking at lunch is a special kind of terrible.
(3)
Mike H.
I've been to a few different locations quite a few times. I went to this location a couple days ago. I would prefer to rate them at about 3.8 if I could. The only reason that I didn't go higher is because the last few times I've gone the ribs have been hit or miss. They range from amazing to dried out and lacking in meat. I've spoken about this to a family member that likes to go for buck-a-bone night and we were in agreement. The meats in general don't seem to be as smokey as they used to be years ago. Also it seems a bit pricey for what you get. I usually don't comment or even pay that much attention to price so take it with a grain of salt. I love that they have hush puppies as a side and the fries are really good. Don't go here without getting an order of fries. The pulled pork sandwich is good and I always liked their mustard based sauce.
(3)
Beverly S.
City Barbeque is now our go-to place for barbeque when we visit our family in Columbus. We've tried other Columbus barbeque places, but this is our favorite. We usually use it for catering medium-sized gatherings and everyone enjoys it. We have also lived in the deep south over the years and there's nothing we've found north of the Mason-Dixon Line that can equal southern barbeque. That said, we now live in New Jersey and are officially barbeque deprived, so we welcome any opportunity for very good, if not great, barbeque and City Barbeque certainly provides this.
(4)
Cindy F.
For a former North Carolinian, it felt a little like home. Visiting family here, this was a true treat coming from Chicago! Pulled pork was amazing, hush puppies were perfect, and potato salad had just the right blend of celery, onion, and goodness! Top it off with some fresh brewed sweet tea, and I ate the whole meal with a smile!! Not to mention the restaurant was clean and the staff was super friendly- even offered me a sample of the potato salad before ordering- sold!!!
(5)
Silvia S.
I had only been to City Barbeque once before years ago and only had the baked beans which were tasty. I felt as though my opinion on the food was out dated so I came to this location to refresh my memory. Instead of having baked beans I opted for the corn bread, some brisket and ribs. All were tasty, though not as good as Columbus' local Barbeque joints. The ribs were tender, you could pull it off the bone with your fork, kinda awesome. But in general I felt the food wasn't as good unless you slathered it in the house barbeque sauce. The most fun I had was splitting the corn bread in half, putting brisket on it and making it into a sandwich, try it sometime! BIG PLUS, Big Red is my shit, absolutely love that drink. It really enhanced the meal, and the servers working that day were total babes. So if you like barbeque food, Big Red, and babes you could come here and leave satisfied.
(4)
Marco D.
I've been here about 3 times with family and I have to say that I've liked it each time. I'm not much of a red meat eater so I usually go with the chicken leg dinner however I did try the pulled pork sammich that my nephews were munching on. The chicken was slow smoked moist and fell off the bone. The tables have 6 different bbq sauces to choose from. All good. The baked beans are great and have large hunks of swine swimming in them. I was excited to see that they have vinegar slaw since I'm not a fan of the creamy version. I was a bit let down by them - it was the only clunker of the meals I had. I also liked the corn bready concoction that you can get as a side. I'll definitely be back for more.
(4)
Greg S.
City BBQ has some of the best BBQ outside of the Deep South. I love the smell of hickory in the morning emanating from their smokers. The pulled pork and brisket are my favorites, along with a side of their hush puppies and mixed greens. Be sure you ask for extra bark on your meat. Top it off with some of their homemade BBQ sauces, or cole slaw if you like North Carolina style. I also always fill up on their fresh sliced pickles. Their ribs and smoked sausage are great too. City BBQ sells bottles of old time pop; not the cheaply made corn syrup variety, but old school Root Beer, Grape, and Orange. If you like beer, grab a Shiner Bock. Overall, City BBQ is a great place for lunch, dinner, or even catered.
(5)
Tom R.
really good brisket and mac & cheese....whats not to like?
(4)
Jon K.
Great B-B-Q in a classic BBQ style. Pulled pork sandwich was excellent.
(4)
Doug C.
I'm not sure I've missed eating a City BBQ over the last two years during my numerous business trips in and out of Columbus. They are only a few minute drive from the airport and offer superior food. The standard: Pulled Pork plate with green beans and cornbread for sides. The sweet tea is really sweet so I dilute with unsweetened tea to make a very taste drink. Peach cobbler for desert is good but very sweet. I don't usually have room for desert. The service has always been very good whether I eat in or take to go. The ambiance is appropriate for a BBQ joint. As soon I walk through he doors and smell the smoke, I know I'm going to have good meal. If you like BBQ, do not miss the chance to eat at City Barbeque! I even took a vegetarians here and he liked the food.
(5)
Josh Q.
I am a big bbq fan and have been wanting to try it out for a while. I got the brisket which I thought was good. I would probably go a 4 star review if it were on the meat alone and a 5 star review if it were on the staff alone but the sides were just awful. I feel like a good bbq joint has to have decent sides. I know their focus should be on the meat but I just can't get through a 1/4 pound of slow cooked meat without the occasional bite of something else. There was at least a 1 to 1 water to green bean ratio and the bacon had been sitting in that water for what must have been hours as well. The mac and cheese was like something out of an elementary school cafeteria.
(3)
Kt s.
I friggin' love this place. I get the pulled pork sandwich platter w fries and ggreen beans. Mac n cheese and cornbread pudding is also good. Everything I've tried here is good! That's why I give it five stars. I like picking out my own pickles, onion and jalapinos from the condiment bar. The fries are awesome on their own, but I like to drown them in vinegar, another available condiment. Simply a must. You can choose from 3 sauces. Maybe 4? I always go w the Carolina mustard based sauce. Tangy and a bit spicy. I just know that I'm a stuffed, happy idiot after I eat here. Oh yeah, and service is always good.
(5)
Gautam G.
Missed my exit on the way to the airport and stumbled across this place. Good food. Ordered the half-rack... which was more than enough food for two people...I still ate the whole thing (i lack self-control). The other food I saw also looked really good (pulled pork, bbq chicken, etc). The only reason i didn't give this place a 4 were the sauces...too sweet IMHO.
(3)
Geoff S.
Went to one of the City BBQ's last night. Got the ribs and they were good. Nice bark, not over cooked, good flavor. I would have liked a little more smoke flavor and a little more heat in the rub. Overall a good rib. Slaw and beans were also very good
(3)
Mike B.
City BBQ is a Columbus institution and is some of the best BBQ I've ever had. We go every Friday for lunch. Pulled pork, beef brisket, NC pulled pork, and their corn pudding are all amazing. They also have wonderful baked beans, and delicious hushpuppies as well. You can't go wrong with City BBQ.
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Keith W.
The absolute worst BBQ I have ever had. Actually I would call it an insult to call this BBQ.
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Gus W.
There's really not much to complain about with City BBQ. Every time I go I have a great meal, and it's super quick and convenient. The guys running the food out at this location are incredibly friendly and energetic, and the atmosphere is always awesome. I like to go on Buck-a-bone Tuesdays (it's really $1.15/bone), and the ribs are super tender and tasty, and the fries have a great crunch to them coupled with vinegar and dipping them in the BBQ sauce takes them to another level. The brisket and pulled pork are both fantastic, and I really like that you can choose to put any sauce you want on them at any point, since they have them sitting out near the rest of the condiments. Plus, all the sauces are heated, so they keep the meal nice and hot. We're pretty lucky to have City BBQ in Columbus, since there's not a whole lot of BBQ in the area. For a quick lunch or dinner, I'd take this over the majority of fast casual restaurants in the area any day.
(5)Matthew S.
4.5 Stars! Had to get our foster dog out to the vet this week, when I looked up the vet's address and saw City BBQ around the corner, I knew what was for dinner! One of my all time favorite sides on the planet is their corn pudding. I swear I think I could eat a pan of it in a sitting. It's thick, rich, sweet and filling. It. Is. So. Good. This time, I got a sampler platter that had smoked turkey, sausage, brisket & pulled pork. All of the meats were good, especially the turkey & brisket. The "Swine Wine" that they have to put on your food is a vinegar sauce w/ some red pepper that is absolutely delicious, especially mixed in with their regular bbq sauce. I love a good vinegar based sauce, so mixing these two was a great idea. I got corn pudding (of course) and mac & cheese as my sides. You already know how I feel about the former, so I'll go on with the latter. The mac & cheese is just ok. Not bad, but not great either. I did snatch one of the wife's hush puppies, and it was really tasty too! I've been eating City BBQ for years, and don't have any intentions of stopping. It's good BBQ, good portions and a good price. What's not to like?!
(4)Linda A.
This is a good BBQ place in Ohio. I live in Tennessee where we take our BBQ pretty seriously and to be honest, at first I assigned 3 stars but I think I was being a snob based on geography. This is good...the brisket was awesome and they got the greens right too. Basic BBQ shack set up with a walk up counter. Prices were very reasonable. I'd go back anytime.
(4)Steve K.
Simply the best beef brisket in town and the gumbo is a fantastic meal in itself. Everything else is pretty good, albiet expensive. Since I prefer dry bbq, I think their ribs are simply in a class above Hoggy's and many other local places.
(4)Geno B.
I have to get my fix whenever I'm in C-bus for work. The pork is amazing, prices are right, service is fast, portions are ample and the sauces are AMAZING! (From a former 12-year restaurant worker and SF Yelper...)
(5)charlie m.
You might say "How could the BBQ in Columbus, Ohio be good?" I was skeptical too, but all I can say is don't judge a book by it's cover! I had the No. Carolina Pulled Pork sandwich with two sides of baked beans with chunks of meat in it and the homemade french fries. Un-friggin-believeable!! See for yourself - static.px.yelp.com/photo… I'm sure I'll be back again on my next trip into Columbus.
(4)Mary B.
Good all around BBQ. Brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and chicken. Various sauces for your taste. Various sides to choose from; mac n cheese, greens, gumbo, green beans, salad, beans, to dessert options as well. Very casual, non formal place to eat. The chicken is free range Amish chicken, how can you go wrong. Great paleo options by getting chicken and vegetable sides. We usually get takeout and always have leftovers. It can be busy on the weekends. If getting takeout make sure you get everything before leaving!
(4)Cherie R.
Good BBQ for Columbus - we did a pick up order here the other night on our way to a friend's house. They were efficient and ready with our order. I just can't rate it that highly because I've had better BBQ. I know, it's Columbus, but still... I don't come here to eat because I want to, I get food from here because it's easy and fast and other people want to eat it. That being said, the online ordering system was super easy to use and I liked that. I like efficiency.
(3)Randal H.
Wow great food great prices and very fast service. Order at front and then pickup your food. 3 great BBQ sauces and you can have as much as you want as well as condiments. I've had BBQ all over the U.S. And this is one of the best I've had. I got the ribs fries and beans. Beer is a little pricey (3.50 a bottle) but everything else more than made up for it.
(5)Ryan A.
I always enjoy dining in City Barbecue. I can never say no to the beef brisket but I also appreciate all the other meats on the menu. As much as the meat is the highlight, I love the side dishes as well (and is what tips me to head to this place). Usually I'm too full to want dessert but once in a while my sweet tooth gets its way. The staff always takes the time to approach me at my table and ask how I like my food. I do think the food may be a tad bit over-salted but I don't think it's a bad thing. Some of the side dishes may be so (the fries, for example, are seasoned so I kind of expect it, then if with cheese and bacon it gets kicked up a notch), but to me the green beans and slaw are great.
(5)Dave B.
Great BBQ. Huge portions. Great price. Friendly staff! The food was awesome. Best BBQ in town!
(5)Chris S.
The BBQ in Ohio doesn't stand toe to toe with that found in the Great Plains and South. Meanwhile, if you are itching for some good meat you won't be disappointed with City Barbeque. Of course, this place is part of a chain, which started here in Columbus, yet so far the quality hasn't been compromised by quick expansion. This BBQ here is well above average and would impress even a few Southerners. When in Columbus it's a solid choice for lunch or dinner. While I'd pass on the gumbo, the meats are promising. Personally, I think their pulled pork and turkey are tops, they seem to do ok with everything they smoke here and while the sauces aren't the best in the industry they do well complimenting the meats. More impressive is the amount of meat you get for a fair price. The lemonade and sweet tea are worth a gulp and the sides aren't bad either. It says all are made on site, but honestly, you'll be so full from the meat that sides aren't the focus.
(4)Van S.
This was my first time trying out the Texas Smoked Sausage. For some stupid reason I thought I could finish off two sausages in addition to fries and mixed greens; not even close. The meal with drink put me back about $12. The sausage was plump and juicy. It sat in a buttery piece of Texas toast and came with coleslaw on top (optional). The slaw was a little bland so I may skip that next time, otherwise a great sausage sandwich. The casing held in all of the juices and had a good pop when biting through. The fries came in a very large serving and were great with vinegar. The greens had chunks of pork and were cooked nicely with just the right balance of salt and tartness.
(4)Jenna C.
After living in the south for awhile, I've found it difficult to come across comparably outstanding barbeque. On a visit for work, my colleagues and I stopped in to see how City Barbeque would stack up. Eeehhhhhhh not so much. But judging from the line out the door and other good reviews, this might be good barbecue for the Columbus area. I got the lunch platter with pulled chicken, Mac&cheese, and corn bread. Good value - the platter was only around $7 including the sides. We also shared an appetizer of fried pickles. I'd recommend saving yourself the calories and skipping this one. Also, odering was incredibly slow - it may have been his first day? Unclear. When our order was up we seated ourselves and dug right in. To be honest, I would only get the Mac&cheese again. Although I enjoyed their fire sauce, the meat on my sandwich was greasy and the cornbread dry, tasteless. Still a good value for the portion size though, so I did not leave hungry (that's the worst).
(2)Pat O.
Great barbecue & blues tunes are always playing! One of my favourite lunch spots. I usually get the pulled pork city lunch special with 2 sides plus kettle brewed sweet tea. Oh & the banana pudding has real slices of banana & Nilla wafers
(5)Cliff M.
Neat BBQ joint. I had the brisket sandwich. It was tinder but not much smoke flavor ( pot roast feeling). Great fries and sweet tea.
(3)Emily D.
City Barbecue was okay. I'm not a huge fan of barbecue-type food in general, and their food was just kind of blah. I would expect a restaurant, even a fast-food place, that prides itself on down home country barbecue to have something out of this world, but it was lacking. The decore and general atmosphere were okay, a casual picnic cafeteria style joint with a few televisions hung around the room as well as a variety of knick knacks and deep-south interior decoration. Overall it wasn't the worst food and the service was okay, but if you're looking for an excellent place for barbecue, this probably isn't it.
(2)Lisa H.
12:15 pm, The place was packed. Line wrapped to the back of the restaurant. Did not look like that many people were working. Saw 5. Considered leaving...not without that incredible smelling food. The line went quick and smoothly. I was impressed with the flow and efficiency. Eddie was the cashier. He was nice. Wish I caught the name of the man who handed me my order. He even apologized for the wait, which was not an issue. Unbelievable. These guys are doing everything right.
(5)Mike D.
Updating my review of City BBQ because I find myself here more and more, and I realize it deserves a little more respect from me. This is solid food. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure. I prefer the brisket to the pulled pork these days. The sweet city sauce is delicious, as is the corn pudding. I often get fries as they're fresh made when you order. They do not, however, transport well, so I save them for when I'm dining in. The service is fast and friendly. If you're brave enough to try for dessert, the banana pudding and the chocolate cake are both good. I haven't tried the peach cobbler. Brand me an enemy of the state of Georgia if you will, but I'm just not a fan of peaches.
(4)John G.
City Barbeque, how I love you. Your awesome smoked pulled pork sandwich, flawless macaroni and cheese, and multiple locations which translates to generally easy access. I also like to get your barbeque sauce in a bottle and use it with the meats I cook at home. I have just a few beefs. I feel you're way too expensive for lunch. Close to $8 is too much. I can get an equally awesome Chipotle burrito for close to $6. I also feel at that price I don't get nearly enough food although the flavor is undeniably fantastic. As a result, I don't go to City BBQ nearly as much as I want to. Love your rib promotion at the Clippers. Sometimes the meat is a little dry and I occasionally get shorted in the meat to bone ratio. I'd give you four stars if not for the price hangup but make no bones about it, I'm a huge fan.
(3)LJ W.
City BBQ has always been a good option for me, they are close and the food is tasty. I recently went to this location because I received an email about their Scratch Off Contest (a chance to win City BBQ for a year!). This was my first time getting the full rack of ribs and I was impressed and disappointed at the same time. I was impressed by the texture and taste of the ribs, however there was waaaay too much fat on the ribs. Ribs 1-5=3. Sweet BBQ sauce 1-5=5. Fries 1-5=5.
(5)Joe W.
Had dinner at City Barbeque in Gahanna and enjoyed it. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with hush puppies and green beans and was quite satisfied. The pulled pork wasn't the most tender I've ever had, but was quite delicious with the bbq sauce. On a side note, I have to give 5 stars to an employee there who was beyond customer friendly. She was amazing! I don't know her name, but I spilled an entire soda at my table and she instantly told us not to worry about it and she would handle the mess. She was back immediately with towels and such to clean up and having a two-year old with me I was most grateful. Thanks again to her!
(4)Michael H.
Consistently the best BBQ around. Period. End of discussion.
(5)Jay C.
Had an hour to kill on the way to the airport and saw a sign for bbq, so decided to stop in. Glad I did, good ribs, killer Cole slaw and cold beer. No complaints from me.
(4)Elizabeth L.
Wow!!! This place was amazing! Especially since it was a Tuesday night and Tuesday in "Rib Bone Day". Rib bones are only $1.15 each on Tuesdays. We had the beef brisket and, of course, ribs! Both were so flavorful, tender and juicy. Their barbecue sauces were also outstanding. We hardly touched the sides because the meat was so good but I did try the corn pudding and would recommend that. We ate our fill and still had plenty of leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. The highlight of my entire experience was Lori, the manager. She was welcoming from the get-go and made suggestions and even gave me a sample when I was having trouble deciding. To be honest, I thought she was the owner because of how she was pitching in to help in every position and by how much pride she took in the restaurant. Their delicious food and great customer service will definitely make me come back here to City Barbeque the next time I'm in town!
(5)Troy D.
Good little bbq place, always stop here when I travel through. The brisket is tender. The viniger slaw is my favorite. The greens are not to salty.
(4)Jen R.
Gross. The turkey I got was so fatty it was inedible. We paid $20 for two sandwhiches, two small sides and a drink. Not worth it. I'm going to another place to get food because I didn't eat anything at City Barbeque. The other location was great last year, so I don't get it.
(1)Greg W.
I was expecting a sit-down style restaurant similar to Smokey Bones, but this was quite different. City Barbeque has a big chalkboard menu right when you walked in the door that was overflowing with menu selections. Once you picked what you wanted, they gave you your food and you went to sit down. There was no server who came around to your table to greet you, refill your drinks, make small talk with, etc. What I did like was that all of their different flavors of BBQ sauce were readily available in limitless quantities. Some of them were even warmed, so if you preferred your sauce to be above room temperature to match your food, that option was available to you. I don't believe I've ever had any BBQ there that wasn't delicious. Also, the enormous chocolate brownie is quite delicious. I recommend City Barbeque for a quick and informal lunch, or for getting takeout for your office. I'm less likely to recommend it for a more formal sitdown type of meal. If that's what you're in for, head to a Smokey Bones.
(4)Russ M.
I can't believe it's taken me this long to get around to reviewing this place. I come to Columbus for work 2-3 times a year and I always to make sure I stop by City BBQ when in town. I think what makes City BBQ unique is that it's not the kind of place you would expect in Columbus, OH, more likely in North Carolina. The meat is always juicy and cooked to perfection and the sandwich buns are always fresh. Also, don't miss the fries.
(4)Michael G.
Very good ribs, a bit overcooked, but ok. Sauces are very good. Nice to see onions and pickles too. Teas were great too. The place was busy at dinner and looked clean. Good job.
(3)Joseph C.
Good barbeque for being in Ohio. Good sized meals, really fresh, great sweet tea, good service,and really clean restaurant
(4)Dave P.
I wasn't expecting much, and yet this City Barbeque met my expectations. The brisket was cold, grey, and so dry that it splintered and cracked. The ribs were masked in grill marks and sloppy sauce. The pork was dry and showed tell-tale signs of sitting in the warmer all day. Meh.
(2)Mike S.
Dined there tonight. I have never figured out why it's so popular. The food is alright but overly priced and not as good as smokey bones. The place is unpleasantly loud. The music is really good but too loud. Combined with the noise Of the customers and the general acoustics i could barely understand the clerk. I had half a chicken and my wife had a half a rack. The chicken was good . I really had no complaints however the half rack was very fatty and inferior flavor compared to other establishments . the greens were not good at all. in fact we didn't even eat them. the corn pudding was okay (not even close to my wife's) the slaw was ok and the green beans were just ok as well. Then for the high price they charge, you have to put away your dishes. Go to smokey and get better food at lower prices and they do the dishes. What a concept!
(3)Mike M.
When it comes to their bone in chicken options I can't see how they rate at any less than. 5 stars. Large, plump , juicy chicken that melts in your mouth. My favorite sides are the corn pudding and baked beans. Both are 4.5 in my book. I look forward to my trips to Columbus so I can eat at City Barbecue!!
(5)Jeff L.
Lucked into the Tuesday night buck-a-rib special. Great excuse to order a full slab. Very nice ribs! Smoky but not overly so; tender but still with just enough "tooth". I liked the spicy sauce a lot but the original was very good. Fries were great. Baked beans can be a let-down at many 'cue joints--not here. Save room for cobbler! Everyone was extremely friendly and went out of their way to be sure we were enjoying our first visit. Hope to return soon!
(5)Patrick P.
I stopped in with family for a quick bite. They just opened up on a Saturday. I decided to order the wings. The wings served at this establishment are from grown up birds. Another customer - surprised as I asked me what I ordered. I explained to her that I order 6 wings. I guess they were pterodactyl wings because they were quite big. The food was cooked to perfection - (fresh). For a place that is getting mixed reviews - I suggest the wings. Atmosphere - Typical City BBQ - Open areas with signature sauces and paper towels on the table. Price - Very reasonable $7-$20 depending on what you get - $7-$10 for the meals. Taste - Chicken was very good. I am curious if it was due to the time of day. We came when the first opened. Enjoy.
(4)pam s.
Family lunch here today-1st time i have ever been. Got the brisket with baked beans, corn pudding, and corn bread. The brisket and baked beans were terrific. The corn pudding was kind of a disappointment, kind of dry. and the corn bread was overcooked. The staff was friendly and service quick. I got the peach cobbler to go and my husband and daughter got the chocolate cake to go. Haven't tried the cobbler but if is as good as it looks and smells i will be a happy lady !My son-in-law got banana pudding and wolfed it down before we left so i am guessing it was pretty good.
(4)Kristen L.
I've been a fan of City BBQ for several years now. I order my pulled pork lean and naked (no bread). It is delicious this way. Plus it's usually pretty fresh. My husband loves the thin, moist brisket. I've tried their baby back ribs, they were pretty good too. I love that CityBBQ has seasonal sides, plus many consistent options. The fries aren't too skinny or thick and have sea salt on them. We also love their hush puppies. They are tasty and just about the only place I know that has them on the menu. They also added fried pickle chips which are very tasty. They breaking has some cornmeal and isn't too thick. The pickle still has a bit of crunch to it, not all soggy like some pickle chips I've had else where. This is a nice, clean location. The employees are friendly and when the weather's nice you can enjoy your BBQ on the patio.
(4)Kailey O.
For $14, you can get 3 mini sandwiches and 2 sides. I ordered the pork, turkey, and sausage sandwiches with a side of hush puppies and baked beans. I hate to say that the meat was drier than I was expecting. Out of everything I ordered (see pic for reference), the baked beans were my favorite part. I could have eaten a bowl just those for dinner. The hours are quite convenient; they are open later than most places. The staff is among the friendliest I have encountered, offering samples to try before you commit to an order. My phone was dying, so I found a nice outlet in the bathroom... shh... ;)
(3)Liz M.
A-OK says it all. Not horrible and supported by good sauce options (required when your pulled pork has no smoke flavor) and good sides. I love BBQ (if you didn't know) and City is closest to my house. I like it better than Hoggy's for sure, but I think that's the only place it'd beat in a bbq meat fight. I've eaten there quite a few times and never thought much of it, but it really 'hit' home for me at the Clippers game last night when I got the pulled pork mini sammiches. First off, I love that this is an option at Huntington Park! Second, the portion of meat on the sammich is generous. However, due to the fear I may spill sauce all over my cute free people top, I didn't slather it on like usual, and I realized the pork didn't have much smokey bbq flavor and it was a tad dry. All, things I wouldn't have noticed with sauce all over it. So, I can't say it was bad, it was great for ball park food and better than the Montgomery BBQ pork sandwich I got at the Reds game in April, but it cannot cut it for my in my BBQ world. I have to say, their french fries are pretty good and I absolutely CRAVE their hush puppies. I like them so much I'd get dinner there just to have those! I also like their condiment bar. I always go to Gahanna and have never had to wait for a table. I wish they'd bring your food to your table instead of 'hog calling' your order. One time they messed up my to go order, but fixed it after I called and gave me a free side as compensation even though I said it wasn't necessary (kind of nice). A lot of places just fix it and won't comp anything anymore. So, it was appreciated. All in all, I'll be back City, even if it's mostly for hush puppies and the pulled pork is just habit!
(3)Clif V.
Good for Columbus. Wouldn't survive in Texas
(2)Sabrina L.
Of all the Barbecue places in Columbus, City Barbecue is the most consistently good. Of all the City Barbecues in Columbus, the Gahanna one is the best. The brisket is always well cooked and flavorful, but I tend to opt for the turkey which is smoked to perfection. Add in an order of hush puppies, some green beans and a sweet tea and you'll feel like you're in the deep south. Last time I went I tried the new Rib Sandwich, which came covered in a vinegar slaw, and it was also very good. The slaw was tangy and crispy and complimented the rib meat well. For dessert you can opt for vanilla pudding, chocolate cake, or their cobbler of the month. I'd go with the vanilla pudding if you can only buy one, but if you can do the pudding and the cobbler, mix them together and you've got a dessert meant for kings!
(4)Shawn F.
BBQ chicken was SWEET! Food was consistent with the quality the other City BBQ's serve.
(4)Kitty K.
I'm a Memphis style BBQ fan. City BBQ is solid. Ribs are tender. The sides are ok. Service is always quick and friendly. It's a good convenient place.
(3)Paul F.
I happened to be in Gahanna for something else and spotted their sign and I couldn't remember whether I'd reviewed this one or not. But once I got inside, i knew I had. Today I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, and that was enough for lunch. And it was GOOD!!
(5)Ashley M.
I'd give City BBQ a 7. Granted, it was my first time here, so maybe I got bad sides....but the green beans weren't anything to write home about. Also, who has BBQ and no baked beans?! Sauce was OK, I was raised in a more vinegar-based sauce state, but I found contentment with one of their thicker smoky sauces. I'd try it again, but definitely not the best BBQ I've ever had. Oh and parking at lunch is a special kind of terrible.
(3)Mike H.
I've been to a few different locations quite a few times. I went to this location a couple days ago. I would prefer to rate them at about 3.8 if I could. The only reason that I didn't go higher is because the last few times I've gone the ribs have been hit or miss. They range from amazing to dried out and lacking in meat. I've spoken about this to a family member that likes to go for buck-a-bone night and we were in agreement. The meats in general don't seem to be as smokey as they used to be years ago. Also it seems a bit pricey for what you get. I usually don't comment or even pay that much attention to price so take it with a grain of salt. I love that they have hush puppies as a side and the fries are really good. Don't go here without getting an order of fries. The pulled pork sandwich is good and I always liked their mustard based sauce.
(3)Beverly S.
City Barbeque is now our go-to place for barbeque when we visit our family in Columbus. We've tried other Columbus barbeque places, but this is our favorite. We usually use it for catering medium-sized gatherings and everyone enjoys it. We have also lived in the deep south over the years and there's nothing we've found north of the Mason-Dixon Line that can equal southern barbeque. That said, we now live in New Jersey and are officially barbeque deprived, so we welcome any opportunity for very good, if not great, barbeque and City Barbeque certainly provides this.
(4)Cindy F.
For a former North Carolinian, it felt a little like home. Visiting family here, this was a true treat coming from Chicago! Pulled pork was amazing, hush puppies were perfect, and potato salad had just the right blend of celery, onion, and goodness! Top it off with some fresh brewed sweet tea, and I ate the whole meal with a smile!! Not to mention the restaurant was clean and the staff was super friendly- even offered me a sample of the potato salad before ordering- sold!!!
(5)Silvia S.
I had only been to City Barbeque once before years ago and only had the baked beans which were tasty. I felt as though my opinion on the food was out dated so I came to this location to refresh my memory. Instead of having baked beans I opted for the corn bread, some brisket and ribs. All were tasty, though not as good as Columbus' local Barbeque joints. The ribs were tender, you could pull it off the bone with your fork, kinda awesome. But in general I felt the food wasn't as good unless you slathered it in the house barbeque sauce. The most fun I had was splitting the corn bread in half, putting brisket on it and making it into a sandwich, try it sometime! BIG PLUS, Big Red is my shit, absolutely love that drink. It really enhanced the meal, and the servers working that day were total babes. So if you like barbeque food, Big Red, and babes you could come here and leave satisfied.
(4)Marco D.
I've been here about 3 times with family and I have to say that I've liked it each time. I'm not much of a red meat eater so I usually go with the chicken leg dinner however I did try the pulled pork sammich that my nephews were munching on. The chicken was slow smoked moist and fell off the bone. The tables have 6 different bbq sauces to choose from. All good. The baked beans are great and have large hunks of swine swimming in them. I was excited to see that they have vinegar slaw since I'm not a fan of the creamy version. I was a bit let down by them - it was the only clunker of the meals I had. I also liked the corn bready concoction that you can get as a side. I'll definitely be back for more.
(4)Greg S.
City BBQ has some of the best BBQ outside of the Deep South. I love the smell of hickory in the morning emanating from their smokers. The pulled pork and brisket are my favorites, along with a side of their hush puppies and mixed greens. Be sure you ask for extra bark on your meat. Top it off with some of their homemade BBQ sauces, or cole slaw if you like North Carolina style. I also always fill up on their fresh sliced pickles. Their ribs and smoked sausage are great too. City BBQ sells bottles of old time pop; not the cheaply made corn syrup variety, but old school Root Beer, Grape, and Orange. If you like beer, grab a Shiner Bock. Overall, City BBQ is a great place for lunch, dinner, or even catered.
(5)Tom R.
really good brisket and mac & cheese....whats not to like?
(4)Jon K.
Great B-B-Q in a classic BBQ style. Pulled pork sandwich was excellent.
(4)Doug C.
I'm not sure I've missed eating a City BBQ over the last two years during my numerous business trips in and out of Columbus. They are only a few minute drive from the airport and offer superior food. The standard: Pulled Pork plate with green beans and cornbread for sides. The sweet tea is really sweet so I dilute with unsweetened tea to make a very taste drink. Peach cobbler for desert is good but very sweet. I don't usually have room for desert. The service has always been very good whether I eat in or take to go. The ambiance is appropriate for a BBQ joint. As soon I walk through he doors and smell the smoke, I know I'm going to have good meal. If you like BBQ, do not miss the chance to eat at City Barbeque! I even took a vegetarians here and he liked the food.
(5)Josh Q.
I am a big bbq fan and have been wanting to try it out for a while. I got the brisket which I thought was good. I would probably go a 4 star review if it were on the meat alone and a 5 star review if it were on the staff alone but the sides were just awful. I feel like a good bbq joint has to have decent sides. I know their focus should be on the meat but I just can't get through a 1/4 pound of slow cooked meat without the occasional bite of something else. There was at least a 1 to 1 water to green bean ratio and the bacon had been sitting in that water for what must have been hours as well. The mac and cheese was like something out of an elementary school cafeteria.
(3)Kt s.
I friggin' love this place. I get the pulled pork sandwich platter w fries and ggreen beans. Mac n cheese and cornbread pudding is also good. Everything I've tried here is good! That's why I give it five stars. I like picking out my own pickles, onion and jalapinos from the condiment bar. The fries are awesome on their own, but I like to drown them in vinegar, another available condiment. Simply a must. You can choose from 3 sauces. Maybe 4? I always go w the Carolina mustard based sauce. Tangy and a bit spicy. I just know that I'm a stuffed, happy idiot after I eat here. Oh yeah, and service is always good.
(5)Gautam G.
Missed my exit on the way to the airport and stumbled across this place. Good food. Ordered the half-rack... which was more than enough food for two people...I still ate the whole thing (i lack self-control). The other food I saw also looked really good (pulled pork, bbq chicken, etc). The only reason i didn't give this place a 4 were the sauces...too sweet IMHO.
(3)Geoff S.
Went to one of the City BBQ's last night. Got the ribs and they were good. Nice bark, not over cooked, good flavor. I would have liked a little more smoke flavor and a little more heat in the rub. Overall a good rib. Slaw and beans were also very good
(3)Mike B.
City BBQ is a Columbus institution and is some of the best BBQ I've ever had. We go every Friday for lunch. Pulled pork, beef brisket, NC pulled pork, and their corn pudding are all amazing. They also have wonderful baked beans, and delicious hushpuppies as well. You can't go wrong with City BBQ.
(5)Keith W.
The absolute worst BBQ I have ever had. Actually I would call it an insult to call this BBQ.
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