Food is about a 6 as far as bbq but it is consistent. Service sucks right now can't get a simple order right and they were not busy. In the past no problem not sure what kind of garbage staff they got. They are insulting at best. read more

Another place that it went to on my "tour" of short vine! I had lunch here and got the pulled pork sandwich....juicy and tasteful as hell! I'm a sucker for the sweetes, so had to get dessert and definitely HAD to get their peach cobbler (chef's kiss)! read more

This a very nostalgic place for me, I had the pleasure of stopping back thru while I was in the area. I got their turkey tips and they were just as good as I remember. Bbq sauce is authentic, I left a pin in their map! great vibes and service. read more

Alabama Que - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Amazing food! The mashed potatoes and cabbage were incredible and the BBQ was moist and delicious. Carry out is best as parking and seating are severely limited. read more

Pros- Maybe the best tips outside of KC Hot bbq was KILLER- best I've had! Good greens Like my cornbread Cons- No fries till night time Mac-n- cheese just fair Rough area and while you wait there are tricks waiting to help pass the time just down the street read more

Alabama Que - Tip combo with two sides - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I am from Southern Florida and I urge you to try this place!! Friendly waitstaff cool vibe. But seriously you can taste love in everything we tried!!! It was an out of body experience! read more

The ribs and henny wings are delicious. Yams n string beans taste like home and the Mac smakin. Yummy 10/10 read more

Good food, nice people, all around enjoyable spot to engage, eat, watch tv. Chat with neighbors, watch the going on's outside. Very nice set up. read more

Omg where do I begin? My fam had a picnic at Edens Park and we all agreed on bbq. So they picked Alabama Que. Let me tell you , I've been spoiled rotten. The potato salad is delicious. I could eat an entire tub. The potatoes were cooked perfect. Seasoned perfect. The yams... mmmm mmm reminds me of Thanksgiving. The brisket... mmmm mm I had it in gold sauce. The pulled bbq.. mmmm. The food is delicious and plan to take a nap afterwards... ill remember to take next time. Please come to Maryland and replace Mission plz !! read more

I did the app Togood togo!!! The food was amazing! Service was excellent I will be back. read more

My experience was great here. I was in town for a marathon and needed something somewhat clean but good taste and good portions. First, the place is small and not the best for large parties or really eating in, but dine in is available. All of your food will come in to go style( packaged and bagged) the menu. I decided to stop in because not to many places offer smoked turkey tips! The turkey tips were amazing. Full of flavor NO SAUCE NEEDED as a bbq spot should be. I also had the smoked salmon, which was ok. The sides I had were the greens cabbage mixed, which were tender and seasoned. With such a good experience for my tastebuds, I had an even better experience having a life conversation with the owner. Just hearing his background and getting his views on life made me a fan of his brand as a whole. Whenever I'm in the area, I'll definitely stop in for good food and vibes. read more

Alabama Que - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Order from Alaba Que after trying different bbq places. Had high expectations but I wasn't to impressed. We ordered turkey tips, pulled chicken, and a side of green beans. Pulled chicken wasn't soft and yummy, it was dry and lacked flavor. The turkey tips were well seasoned though. The greens were decent but not the best. Portions were smaller than expected but the main thing for me was the pulled chicken. Not sure if I would give it another shot. read more

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Delicious food and very lovely service! I like the vibe of the restaurant and it's definitely a great place to stop for lunch. Make sure you get the mac and cheese and collard greens, they are phenomenal! I forgot to take pictures of my food but the portions were great also. I can see this place being a staple for me this summer! read more

Was in town for the Cincinnati Music Fest. The Food is absolutely delicious! Was a little skeptical because of the mixed reviews but let me tell you, the food and service were on point! Delicious! The best potato salad besides mine! read more

Alabama Que - Pork Rib Tips, Potato Salad,Baked Beans - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Everything we tried was fantastic. The owner was friendly. We happened upon this place. My 3 boys all really enjoyed the pulled pork and the buns. The Mac and cheese too. Hubs had the green beans and another entree. read more

Hands down the best place on Short Vine. If you're craving some authentic BBQ, Alabama Que is the place to go. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the best staff. The owner, The Boss, The Man, Dwan is the nicest person ever. The menu is packed with classic BBQ favorites! The secret menu item, purple rain, crafted by Panda is quite tasty. I highly recommend this place! read more

Alabama Que - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Recommended. This is a must-visit near UC campus for several reasons. First, the turkey tips were terrific. If you're like me, you probably go to a BBQ place to order brisket or pork. They've got it and I imagine it's good. But I hadn't had turkey tips, the healthier option, before. When I met the owner, he recommended them as a top seller. I see why. And the sauce has heat options; I found the MEDIUM sauce had the right heat for me. The Mac&Cheese was great, too. The icing on the cake was talking with the owner and staff; thoughtful people that I liked doing business with. I felt respected -- and full of delicious BBQ. I'll be back. read more

Alabama Que - BBQ Turkey Tip Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is horrible. Anyone who know bbq, know that the meats shouldn't be overcooked. Brisket is mush, ribs are mush. The owner is a disgrace. KARMA!!!! read more

This is one of the better barbecue spots in the city. You just have to explore a little bit to find it. Overall, great experience here.

We walked down here from a local hotel. The area isn't the nicest, but no troubles. When we stepped into the place, the first thing that jumped out is that it isn't really a sit-down type restaurant. There is a bar area where you can eat in if you want - maybe 10 seats - but it seems that most of the business is take out. There is a patio outside where maybe there is more seating in better weather, but we were there in the winter. While waiting to order, a nice local customer came in behind us and started giving my group of seven food recommendations. Foodies know that listening to locals is usually a plan for success, so we did. This lady said to try the sides especially the string beans (tender, leaning towards mush and with a lot of tomato flavor and a little heat) and mac n' cheese. We pushed a little more and she said to try the soul roll and that was a real gem of a recommendation. You get an order of two large fried items that resemble a spring roll on the outside, but they are huge. One and a side was plenty for me and then I got to eat the other as a leftovers meal. They offer turkey and vegetarian options and everyone in my party got the turkey. It was absolutely delicious. The filling is a combination of smoked turkey, greens (mixed collards and cabbage), mac n' cheese and maybe a few other things I didn't recognize. It is a completely unique meal and one I would come back for without question. They offer a number of different sauces. I got the original and also tried my friend's whiskey bourbon. Of the two, the whiskey bourbon was the definite standout. My original was just ok. Not bad, but not memorable in any way. There are lots of other choices and I might try the spicy instead if I have the opportunity to go back. Notably, this is a place that claims Alabama as its roots, but I don't recall a white sauce as an option. The owner was onsite and he held court while we were waiting for our meals. He is ex-navy and ex-firefighter and now owns a food truck and several locations for his restaurant. Talking to him was a great experience and I encourage you to engage him if possible. read more

Alabama Que - a menu for a bbq restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We got turkey tips, yams, mac and cheese, one corn bread, and a cobbler. Tons of food, the Mac yams cornbread and cobbler were good, the turkey tips were... overhyped. The thing that kinda messed up the experience is that they are not mindful of how they pack messy food like this for take-out. A huge amount of sauce leaked all over the inside of the bag and made a huge mess in our hotel room. read more

First time trying Alabama Que and can't believe we waited this long, this place is sooo good. The woman who helped us was so nice and you get a lot of food for a good price. We got the famous turkey tips with mac and green beans and a roll and it did not disappoint in the slightest. I already can't wait to come back and try more. Definitely a great lunch and dinner option here in Clifton!!! read more

Alabama Que - Turkey tips w original sauce, with mac n' cheese, green beans, and a roll - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My burnt rib ends and smoked chicken were both cooked to perfection, as were my collard greens. I was disappointed to not have deviled eggs as a side option, though. read more

Alabama Que - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I never write reviews on yelp but this place was so bad I had to. I got the brisket dinner with Mac n cheese and the turkey tips with green beans. I will say the green beans were great they had more flavor than anything else in the meals. The Mac and cheese was mushy and flavorless.The turkey tips were dry and flavorless. And the brisket was all cut up and watery?? I'm confused by any positive reviews of this place because I am not a picky eater and I couldn't take more than one bite of either of these meals. Save your money. read more

Not very good BBQ. Just your average BBQ joint. Not terrible but nothing special. A little pricey for what it is.

Today we had catering done for a reunion of coworkers from Alabama Que. We ordered the Turkey Tips, the Chicken and a pan of the Peach Cobbler. We have had this BBQ before, and we are so glad that we ordered from here again. I have always gotten the Turkey tips, this was the first time that I had gotten the chicken or the cobbler. Oh my goodness! Yum doesn't begin to describe how good this was! It was all juicy and delicious. We ordered the cobbler for everyone else, and I am not a fan of peaches at all but my granddaughter asked me to try it because of how good it was. Let me tell you, it literally made me rethink my whole stance on peaches! I could not get enough! Thank you, Alabama Que, for helping to make our reunion so tasty! read more

Food was very tasty. The pork and turkey tips were plentiful and flavorful. The sides were fantastic and I have to rave about the potato salad. If it's scratch made I hope to buy it by the quart. read more

Hands down the best barbecue north of Tennessee! Smoked to perfection with an amazing sauce. Their signature Turkey Tips reduce the fat, increase the protein versus rib tips and sacrifices none of the flavor. We live about 20 miles east of the City and drive in for this. Staff is great; Dewan (owner) is a great guy who cares about what he's producing. It's not just a business it's a passion. read more

This is an awesome local spot! No lie, they have the best beans I've ever had. I'm from KC and love bbq, and I'm telling you, these beans hit different. The brisket melted in my mouth, and the portions were perfect. It's owner operated too and the owner is a great guy. He sat with us and talked bbq and told us the story of the restaurant. read more

Alabama Que - Me, my friend and the owner. He's an awesome guy. He sat with us, talked BBQ, and we prayed together. Great guy - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food. Staff is friendly and it's affordable it really makes me miss Alabama and I can't wait for my next meal there

Well.... I'm staying downtown Cincy this weekend and in was told by a hotel employee to go to this location. When I was walking up, I could smell the BBQ which is usually a great sign, because believe it or not, not all BBQ joints exemplify this trait surprisingly. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was the small size of the building with hardly any seating inside. There appeared to be some seating outside, but only a few bar seats. And on a cold day like this one, I had to settle at the bar. The problem with that was the lack of being able to enjoy my food without feeling like someone was in top of me. Whether that was someone waiting after they ordered, or a door dash person picking up, didn't matter. My favorite part is when folks are oblivious or lack manners and decide to blast their phone conversation or YouTube video in my ear hole. Ok, on to the food: The selection is pretty grim, and when I asked simple questions such as 'Is the brisket fatty or lean', or 'Is the chicken white meat or dark meat', I didn't get answers.... Kinda crazy right? So I settled for Rib tips which is not usual for me. What kind of BBQ place doesn't have slabs of ribs?! Yikes. I'd give the rib tips a 3/5 due to the dryness and thinness of the chunks themselves. Not great flavor, and needed sauce to accompany each bite. Now I'll say this, and if you're reading this you'll agree.... Like a solid cooked steak, solid cooked ribs shouldn't NEED sauce because of how good the seasoning is on it. The sides however were the highlight of the meal. The green beans were great and the mac and cheese were pretty good too! Oh and the sweet tea wasn't bad once I finally got it, but it was a touch watered down because it was sitting in a fridge premade with other drinks. All in all, I wouldn't go back to this place personally, at least at this particular location. But if the owner commented on here and invited me back with a meal comp... sure I'd give it another shot. Otherwise, on to the next spot. read more

Great brisket & pork tips. Delicious sides--Mac & cheese, beans, & Cole slaw. Staff was friendly & efficien. read more

Someone just sent me a "compliment" that said blame the driver not the restaurant. First, I checked the policy of grub hub before reviewing. it's the restaurant's responsibility for a correct order. And if the driver is given a bag, they don't question... they deliver. On top of that, I found it to be wanting. Most people love it. They need to live in Texas. But for Cincinnati. It's ok. I won't be ordering again. read more

Alabama Que - Brisket with baked beans. Green beans and a roll. - Soul Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We've loved their turkey tips for years and tonight, in addition, thought we would try the beef ribs. WOW. Seriously. Add that to your order the next time you stop in - a really different treat that matches the reputation Alabama Que has gained for genuinely great food. read more

They have some really good yams!!! And I love their macaroni! This is something I get when I want some soul food!!!

Really liked this place. Wish I would've taken pictures, but the food smelled so good we just dug in. Service was great. Food was cooked to order and came out hot and fresh. We ordered a pork rib tip dinner with Mac & Cheese and yams and a brisket dinner with mac & cheese and potato salad, both with medium sauce. The rib tips were delicious, and the brisket was so tender that it was falling apart. Yams and potato salad were great, but didn't really like the mac & cheese. It was good, just not my preference. We will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu and some different sauces. read more

I ordered catering for work from Alabama Que. I arrived a bit early since I was picking up near closing time. It's quite popular and now I know why! The owner met me with my order on a cart and brought it to my car (even though it was not super close). He told me a bit about his work work (fire/ ems- sorry I don't remember exactly) which was cool because I am in healthcare. Everything was very well packed. They double foiled everything which was so nice. The hot items were hot and the cold items were cold. Everything was a hit and definitely made with LOVE. Here are the details Turkey tips- these are bits of turkey tenderloin in a wonderful bbq sauce. They are tender with a bit of chew to them and delightfully smoky Pulled pork- perfectly smoked, seasoned and sauces Brisket- amazing. Ah-amazing melt in your mouth wave of flavor, so tender and perfectly smoked Baked beans- more flavorful than any I have ever had. I'm not sure what spices they use but these are no ordinary baked beans- brown sugar? Cinnamon? Nutmeg? Clove? Such a great experience Mac and cheese- copious cheese (mild), beautiful species of pepper, and perfectly cooked. Based on the stretch of the cheese only quality grated cheese is used for sure Cornbread- moist with a great burst of sweet Green beans- well seasoned and delicious Potato salad- surprise star of the show- perfect with paprika on top Coleslaw- well made and seasoned Buns- they're buns- complimented the others well We will DEFINITELY order again read more

Best experience in Cincinnati ... owner talks to customers and treats everyone like humans .... Down to earth ... expect honesty and good food read more

Going on deployment and wanted to have Turkey Tips for dinner. 3 stars simply because of their customer service. The woman workers should be the only ones allowed on the phone. Every time I've called and had to deal with a young male they're in the middle of a conversation, not speaking clearly and do NOT repeat the order back. Today, one of them told me verbatim that I was "acting crazy" because I asked him to verify if there was pork in the beans and if he had put the cornbread on my order. He was too busy chatting with someone else and kept having me repeat what I already said, so I was a little frustrated. Food is great though, too bad I won't be enjoying any of it anytime soon. read more

We had a catering order for a corporate luncheon and this place was fantastic! They delivered on time and the food was kept very warm! We had a pan of the pulled pork, pulled chicken, and the brisket. Not one bite was left! Everyone raved at how good it was! Everything down to the sweet peach/apple cobbler, the freshly made cornbread, delicious baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and yummy mac and cheese was perfect! Everything went very smoothly with ordering and delivery. Would definitely recommend over other competitors! We were so happy to support this local small business. read more