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    Combs BBQ Central

    4.3 (207 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brisket sandwich w Baked beans and Coleslaw (extra ribs on side)
    David E.

    I love when you walk into a place and you just know it's going to be good. This was the feeling immediately got opening up the doors at Combs BBQ Central. Tucked away in a neighborhood that "time forgot" Combs BBQ Central is a hidden gem. Between the simple menu, to the kind, helpful young woman behind the register and the eclectic decor- I was smitten. I ordered a brisket sandwich with two sides and an extra "Bo e" to try their ribs. They did not disappoint. The brisket was exceptional. Lean, tender and flavorful and cut semi thick. I think it shows you're in an honest house when the meat is of quality and not too fatty. The bun was tasty but almost superfluous. As expected being in Ohio, the Midwest style molasses-based barbecue sauce was tangy and flavorful. The beans were pretty standard, but the vinegar based coleslaw was very nice. I'm sorry they didn't have collard greens, that would really have been a treat. I'm always looking for hidden gems while touring and will definitely come back here!

    Menu - A digital menu board shows various BBQ dishes and sides available at Combs BBQ Central in Middletown, Ohio. The menu includes pork, chicken, ribs, and sides such as baked beans, green beans, and jalapeno cornbread. The board features prices for each item and is mounted on a wall with a decorative neon palm tree sign below it. The setting appears to be inside a restaurant with a dark ceiling and some decorative elements.
    J David H.

    The exterior and interior of Combs blew me away. I loved it! Parking was easy and free off street., Service was at the counter and if you want a brew you can walk to their sister business beside. The cashier was very friendly and assisted with selections since it was my first time. I decided on a full rack of ribs with sides of Mac & baked beans. A fountain Mountain Dew to wash it down. I settled in a booth and admired all of the cool music memorabilia. Food delivery was in like 10 minutes. My rack looked ok, but underwhelming with bbq just poured on top. The taste would prove to be extremely disappointing. A cheap quality product imo was used. The bbq sauce saved it. The beans & Mac were average. Not a place I would return to, but would not discourage either. A flat 3 seems to fit my experience the best.

    Melissa M.

    My friend won a $75 gift card and we are from out of town so we tried to to spend all of it and had a hard time doing so. So #1, totally affordable. The restaurant is joined by a breezeway to a full bar with lots of dart boards, a couple other games and a digital jukebox. The food was really good. We all agree the nachos were out of control and the best deal by volume. There was a ton of meat and tasty, tangy bbq sauce. Sides are good. Some bbq places skimp on sides - this is not the place. We liked all sides (esp beans and slaw for me). We had a lot of fun, service was fast and pleasant. Def would stop by if I am driving through another time.

    BBQ Baked Beans
    Jessica C.

    Okay so I ordered from Combs on a whim because I didn't feel like packing my dinner today. They were super fast from calling in my order to being ready was 10 minutes. I ordered the brisket sandwich with baked beans and of course mac and cheese. The brisket sandwich is HUGE!! So big I only ate about half of is. It was so good. Full of flavor and so tender. The baked beans are bbq baked beans so they have a little extra something in them and they are delicious. The mac and cheese is fantastic as well it has a little spice to it and is super creamy. I got carry out but the way the inside is set up currently it looks like there is no dinning in currently. There are some tables outside though. The customer are required to wear masks and the staff are wearing masks as well. There is a small parking lot at the back of the building but it's mostly street parking. I can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu.

    Smoked brisket sandwich, Mac-n-cheese & jalapeño cornbread - A smoked brisket sandwich with two soft buns, filled with smoked meat, accompanied by a cup of mac and cheese and a jalapeño cornbread muffin. The meal is presented on a checkered paper-lined tray, with a pickle spear visible in the background.
    Shawn G.

    In town for the WGI percussion championships and I was wanting something outside of the chains. Found this place on Yelp. It was delicious! I got the smoked brisket sandwich and Mac-n-cheese and jalapeño cornbread. There was so much meat on the sandwich. I highly recommend this place. It's well worth the drive from Dayton. The atmosphere was really cool in this little place.

    Sides- potato salad, baked beans, Mac n cheese
    Barry H.

    Decided to road trip to try out one of the top BBQ places in the state. Got a pork sandwich combo. Got potato salad, baked beans and Mac n cheese. Pulled pork had very little flavor to it but was moist and a nice sweet sauce on it. Bun didn't seem to be very fresh. Potato salad was definitely homemade, mayonnaise based with pickle in it. Not bad. Mac n cheese had plenty of cheese and was very thick, made on the stove, not baked, not bad tasting. Baked beans were straight out of can, they added just a touch of brown sugar. When you enter you place your order at the counter and they bring it out when it is ready. The owner was on vacation so they had no brisket or chicken available . Not sure how you go on vacation and not have two of your main selling products available. Need a better plan for the future. Had plenty of seating available inside and out.

    The image shows a meal at a barbecue restaurant, with a serving of pulled pork on aluminum foil, accompanied by two small cups of sides—mac and cheese and barbecue sauce—placed on checkered paper. The table surface is light-colored, and part of a person's hand and arm are visible at the top of the image, suggesting a casual dining setting.

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    Excellent food as always! Hands down the best around! Never had a bad meal- Always leave too full!

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    Great bbq and customer service! Anything ordered here is always delicious. Love how the inside is decorated also

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    4 years ago

    Yum! The brisket tacos are full of flavour with or without the sauce. Great presentation and with a satisfying portion.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food! Service is wonderful and a great ambiance on the inside. Fresh smoked food!

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    It was good I've had better barbecue it was pricey portion size we're not very big I would not recommend

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    Great bbq good food and friendly staff, not allot of seating but a cool place to pop in and another great small business to support

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    Father's Day lunch . We ate here…read more We had a large order of smoked wings. Plus an order of French fries. And we both had a salad. Salads very good. Fries also very good. Smoked wings , average at best. Rather small and glistened from the grease. These wings appear to be smoked ahead of time, which certainly makes sense. And I am assuming, after they are ordered, they flash fry them to reheat them. So now our smoked wings have a taste of fried wings. Not horrible, but really wasn't what I was looking for. My wife thought they were marginal. We brought quite a bit of wings at home over the family. As my kids showed up throughout the evening, all three of them tried some of these wings. They agreed, marginal at best, maybe just OK. I did find the restaurant clean, and the staff are very friendly. I am no real expert, but possibly the expensive menu is to blame. I think they're trying to do too much. Too much variety, is my theory. I probably won't be returning as they are better options in my opinion.

    Uncooked ribs We thought we would give it a try since it was…read moreeasy to get into as the students are gone from UD for the summer. Although there were very few people in there when I walked in to do my order, they started coming in and as I did, they waited and waited and waited. It seemed very unorganized , and when I asked certain questions, nobody could answer them about different menus. Or different items on the menu. I hope for some great ribs. We were extremely disappointed. These ribs were very undercooked and so boring. I couldn't imagine how they'll stay in business. When I'm in the area, I will try a different dish but if they're Forte is supposed to be great ribs, I'm afraid it might tell what the rest of the food is like. A lot of us have high hopes when starting a restaurant but Little skills.

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