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Bee’s Barbecue - Madisonville

4.7 (43 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Hot sausage, greens and baked beans
Alan G.

I got there 15 minutes before they open and there was already 5 people there. It was raining so that may have helped. So I was able to try more food this time. I got the brisket chili. I think that was my favorite dish. I believe there was ground beef that was grounded along with brisket. It had beans and I did not add anything else and it has a very good taste. I would get it next time. Ribs, they were just okay. Had a nice bark but wasn't thrilled about the rub. Not really any smoky taste and I've had better ribs. I would not get them again. Brisket was just okay. It was a single piece cut like a slab of meatloaf. It should have been cut in two probably 3 pieces. Brisket is a fatty piece of meat and with it being that big, it was a huge piece of fat instead of smaller pieces which would be incorporated with the meat. Had a nice bark and tasted okay. If it was cut to what brisket should be cut to I may have had a better experience with it. I would get this again. Pulled pork was very good. It did have a bark and it was flavorful. If the bbq sauce was a tad hotter and not as sweet I would have really liked it. The sides. The green beans disappointed me. I was expecting bold flavors but it was bland even with the bacon in it. The baked beans tasted different this time around where it seem like they needed to cook a little longer to be a little thicker. I paid for a corn muffin but they forgot to give it to me so I cannot provide an assessment on it. Overall this was an okay meal and I wouldn't put this on my favorite bbq place. They sell out quickly and it would not be a place that I would drive to if they are only open for a couple hours a day and it's hit or miss on what they would have left . It tells me they don't cook enough food to serve over 2 hours and with people talking about needing to get there before they run out proves that only if you live close it would be worth it. I just happen to be in the area but normally it would take me 25 minutes to get here.

Smoked Wings
Steve A.

Love this place.... I've had numerous items here and they are all great!! Today was Wingwends... Amazing wings

Come on in and get your 'cue on!
Josh W.

Some guys at my work mentioned getting some Bee's Barbecue recently, and after they told me about the place, I decided that I had to tag along. I really like discovering hidden gems and this certainly fits the quintessential description of a hidden gem. It's just a couple turns off of Madison Road in a residential area so it's an unexpected surprise. And good? More like GREAT! The place itself is pretty small with no indoor seating. Just enough space for the kitchen and a counter plus a handful of people getting ready to order some goodies. There is outdoor seating nearby for nice days. The menu isn't huge but features classic barbecue meats, sides, sandwiches, and desserts. They're only open from 11:00am until they sell out, so if you're wanting some, I recommend you get there early, because they seem to have a regularly busy lunch rush. I opted for a single meat plate with two sides, the brisket (I LOVE good brisket) with mac and cheese and greens, for $14. The portions were definitely worth it and everything tasted outstanding. The brisket was immensely tender and I really liked that it wasn't super fatty. The greens tasted VERY fresh and had a spicy kick. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy like truly good mac and cheese should be. This was certainly one of the best barbecue experiences I've had on a while. I could definitely see going back sometime and bringing my lady along too. Besides, with more options than just brisket, I gotta try more, right?

Barbecue brisket bee sting sandwich.
Chris T.

Went for lunch on Wed 6/14. This is a great BBQ restaurant but very small with only outside seating. They have pulled pork and brisket, sandwiches with BBQ sauce and chicken wings (only on Wednesday's). The sandwiches can also be made as a "bee sting" which adds cole slaw and Grippos BBQ potato chips on the sandwich. I highly recommend the brisket bee sting. All food was excellent and the side of Macaroni and cheese was also great. Go early for best selection!

Peach bourbon cobbler, good to the last bite
Dan B.

Wife and I heard about a BBQ place we hadn't tried, called Bees Barbeque. It's located in Madisonville. It's carryout , no indoor seating. However, they do have outside seating. We decided to order different items. My wife got the brisket sandwiche , which came with onions, pickles, coke slaw and bbq sauce ( Very good!!!) I got the Bee Sting sandwich, which was pulled pork , pickles, onions, and BBQ Grippo potato chips on top. That was very good as well. Then we had sides of Mac and cheese, baked beans, both very good. And.........don't forget to order the Peach Bourbon cobbler. That topped off a great lunch. We can't wait to go back. The cobbler, I'll let the pic do the talking

2meat plate with ribs & brisket, greens, and baked beans.
Tiara A.

Solid BBQ spot. I am from the south and as a result love Texas style BBQ. This spot was tasty but I was missing that deep Smokey flavor for both the brisket and the ribs. The baked beans are a smash hit! Would def order a pint of those on a cheat day. Overall, very good BBQ!

Brisket and rib plate
Tiffany F.

Throughly impressed! I'm a bbq lover and kept my expectations low on our lunch trip out to Bee's. I've not found a lot of quality bbq in Cincinnati, but Bee's is doing bbq right! I even tried out the collard greens and, WOW! Before today, there were only two peoples greens that I like, and one of them was my own. Now there are three. I will definitely be back soon.

Wood truck is here!
Dean S.

I was with a friend on an adventure to visit a distillery here in Ohio and he asked me what my favorite bourbon was... as I pondered on how to answer this, I realized that the answer for this was pretty much how I answer when friends ask me about my favorite BBQ. It's not just the smoked meats and sides, it's the road trip to get there, the new friends I meet along the way that I truly relish. During this distillery trip, my friend mentions a place that used to be a 'pop up' that has built a brick and mortar store in the past year that has amazing bbq. I'd never even heard of Bee's BBQ until this moment and I felt the need to arrange another adventure to get meet these folks. We plan on a Saturday morning as the reviews state they tend to run out of brisket quickly. It's a 45min drive, we get there around 1015a(they open at 11a) and I immediately get out of the car to go check this literal hole in the wall store. I meet the owner(s) and they are just the nicest people. I get a short tour of the smoking area and then wander around to check out the picnic area and the greenhouse. So the meats.. I got brisket and ribs and I worry that the 45min drive home the brisket will lose its juiciness. I was wrong, the brisket was absolutely incredible. Seriously, some of the best brisket I've even enjoyed. It reminds me of the days of BBQ Revue that used to be less than a mile from Bee's. I would wager that this brisket right off the counter and in the picnic area would be even better!?! The ribs were meaty and full of flavor. Not too smoky, not too seasoned, just the perfect bite. The only side I got were the beans from all the reviews mentioning them. Again, did not disappoint, for me they are a bit spicy but that's perfect for me. If you love brisket and live anywhere from 2hrs or less away, do yourself a favor and make an adventure and go meet these incredibly nice folks and enjoy some delicious bbq. Support the local mom and pops. It'll make you feel like you're helping out a local families. This adventure was well worth the drive, beautiful day for a drive, good talking in the car and with the incredibly nice folks here at Bee's and the food was outstanding.

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Small takeout place with some outdoor seating. Get there before they sell out for the day! Our favorites were the ribs and mac and cheese.

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when ordering from Bee's it made me feel like a family. their brisket chill is amazing something perfect for the cold months .

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Thank you for your continued support, Jeff!

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Awesome BBQ! Tried the bee sting sandwich and turkey breast. Both great. We will definitely be back!

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