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    Bee’s Barbecue - OTR

    4.7 (92 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kryssie H.

    Ive been thinking about these wings for three days. Perfect cook. Crispy.. and then they had the audacity to dry rub them in grippo seasoning. Just an absolute banger. The staff is cool and patient, they know everything about the varieties of wings and can lead you right. As far as the ambience... it's a bar: go have fun and be cool.

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    Karen B.

    Great bbq spot for Otr. Wings are really good, you sauce them yourself so you can try a couple sauces. The brisket cheesesteak is delish and very unique. Love the creamy Mac.

    Pulled pork sandwich and house salad
    Jason K.

    My wife and I were in Cincinnati for a long weekend and we headed out from our hotel and after about a fifteen minute walk we entered the bar and sat down to order a beer. They had Sierra Nevada on special, yes please. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with chips and a salad on the side. The sandwich was brought out by our fantastic server while we sat on the outside porch and watched the world go by. The pork was piled high and juicy and went well with the pale ale. Nice bun and crispy chips went with the beautiful house salad. It was a perfect dinner. There were a lot of locals inside chatting and enjoying their Friday afternoon. Give this place a try for great beer and food!

    Brisket sandwich with a side of sidewinder fries.
    Christine B.

    Stopped in on a Friday about 3:30pm for a quick cocktail and sat at the nearly empty bar. The good news is that the full menu was available. The bad news is that the hubby and I went out to lunch earlier so we weren't very hungry but the delicious smells emanating from the back were just too hard to resist! We split a sliced brisket sandwich and upgraded to fries as the side. The brisket literally fell apart in the mouth, it was so tender. Super tasty although next time I would add the onion, pickles, and slaw to the sammy.

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    Jonathan B.

    Legit BBQ made onsite. Loved the brisket plate & smoked turkey. The greens are terrific. The beans aren't too sweet, just right. The house made cheesecake is worth a trip itself. Great bar ambiance, you feel right at home.

    Full rack of pork ribs and a pound of brisket
    Ross S.

    Great spot to get some food before going to the FC game. The Arni's is a kinda grooving jive. Music and great staff make it a great place. The food was served quickly and cooked perfectly. The greens were awesome too. Loved the u e tea and it was few and kept full

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    Alexis N.

    Get there EARLY to avoid experiencing items selling out... I sadly did not get to try the ribs. The brisket had a nice bark and taste. The smoked lemon pepper wings were good. Their ranch is the best ranch I've had!!! The greens were good, had a nice kick. I love that they have everything you need already at the table, condiments, wet naps, paper towels. Give them a try!

    Jalapeño popper  Burger
    Tony G.

    The place was good but don't roll in late expecting any BBQ. Only BBQ they had was rib tips . I wasn't a fan of the sauce and the ribs had too much tug for my liking. The turkey had good flavor and I tried the burger of the day which was a jalapeño popper burger. Taste was on point and the jalapeño had some good kick. Only thing was there was hardly any wait staff but wwwny too big of a deal. Next time I'm in town I hope to try actual bbq. Worth a trip

    Delicious! Super fun atmosphere! Cornbread muffin and molasses butter is to die for. Brisket and Mac and cheese and potato salad: INCREDIBLE.

    Two-meat tray with brisket, sausage, and two sides: collard greens and mac and cheese.
    Steve H.

    We were in Cincinnati for a weekend and anytime I travel, I look for the best BBQ spots to hit. I heard a lot about Bee's and we gave it a try on a busy Saturday afternoon. My order consisted of two meats: brisket and sausage, as well as collard greens, and their creamy mac and cheese. At $24, the meal was priced about where you'd expect compared to other BBQ joints. I always sample the sides first. If a restaurant puts time into creating delicious-tasting sides, the meat is usually even better. The collard greens were satisfactory, although I like mine with a bit more pepper. The mac and cheese was very tasty. Both the brisket and sausage hit the spot. The bark on the brisket contained a lot of flavor, and the sausage had a bit of a snap to it with each tasty bite. All in all, it was a great visit to a new BBQ spot and one I'll revisit when I'm in town.

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    Bart M.

    After the art museum we walked down to Bee's. Quiet Thursday at 2 PM, John greeted us from behind the bar, making us feel welcomed. Brisket Sandwich with banana peppers was fantastic, moist and flavorful! I suspect their coleslaw was made in-house and was very tasty. I hope to pass this way again, I'll stop at Bee's.

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    Nhi T.

    Ordered: meat plate x 2, cole slaw and Mac and cheese Such a lowkey, great bbq restaurant in cincy. A food tour group walked in right after us so you know it's good. We sat at the bar, it was clean, our server was kind and the food came out fast. We chose the brisket- it was well seasoned and I love the bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The Cole slaw was perfectly light to balance everything out.

    Serrano Cheddar Sausage (the picture doesn't do it justice, so good!)
    Joe P.

    Delicious Downtown BBQ! We stopped by Bee's before an Fc Cincinnati soccer game, ordered all types of things, and were blown away by everything we ate. I put it toe to toe with any local BBQ joint. We had a pulled pork sandwich that came with home made Saratoga chips. Then had to try some lemon pepper wings and a special Serrano cheddar sausage. And of course we had to do some cornbread too. All bangers. The sting sauce can really add a kick to your order too highly recommend. The quality of meat and flavor sets Bee's apart.

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