No summer is complete without a little bit of barbecue, and Columbus has plenty of dining options to fill that craving. We asked you, our readers, about your favorite local barbecue restaurants, and these spots made the top 10:
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, Multiple locations
This spot received the most recognition from readers. Menu classics include smoked ribs and sandwiches like jerk chicken or beef brisket.
City Barbecue, Multiple locations
Find pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and sides like baked beans, cornbread, and hush puppies at this other top-voted spot.
Rodizio Grill, 125 W. Nationwide Blvd.
Try rotisserie-grilled meats — like steak, pork, lamb, and chicken thighs — inspired by southern Brazilian cuisine.
B&K Smoke House, 1114 E. Main St.
Order the turkey ribs, chicken wings, or a variety of dinner plates including meat, two sides, and two slices of bread.
What’s your favorite barbecue meat? | Photo by @bandksmokehouse
Legacy Smokehouse, 3987 Main St.
Head to Hilliard and enjoy barbecue sliders, smoked sausage sandwiches, smoked turkey, or baby back ribs. Sides include items like coleslaw and street corn.
Red Shed BBQ, 1170 Columbus Ave.
This Marysville spot offers smoked meats by the pound, barbecue burritos, and pulled chicken sandwiches. Bonus: Kids meals are available.
Smoked on High BBQ, 755 S. High St.
Catering or carry-out is available for meats like ribs, pork, brisket, chicken, and sausage.
Hank’s also has full bar service available. | Photo by @hankstexasbbqclintonville
Hank’s Texas BBQ, 2941 N. High St.
The large menu features meat plates, sauces like habanero peach and Carolina mustard, and sides like collard greens and potato salad.
Hoggy’s BBQ, 830 Bethel Rd.
Branch out with a brisket queso sandwich, a smoked TBC sandwich (turkey, bacon, coleslaw), or a brisket Philly sandwich.
Smokehouse Brewing Company, 1130 Dublin Rd.
This Dublin spot offers smoked pastrami, rib tips, brisket melts, and hickory smoked chicken.
