Always a great rack of ribs, nummy corn bread and the best green beans. Great service. Thank you

Best BBQ sandwich around ! & For only $10 you can get a meal thats kinda hard to finish & will leave you full/stuffed the Pulled Pork Sandwich is 10/10 just delicious !! read more

The barbequed ribs were tender. I didn't enjoy the homemade barbecue sauce. There was way too much vinegar in the recipe.

Not large seating area, but has outside in summer. Great pulled pork. My husband loves the ribs. We both like their beef is brisket is delicious!! Sides are good too. We have eaten there carried out also. read more

Great family BBQ spot in Middletown. Friend of my let me in on it. Pulled pork is spot on, ribs beat Montgomery Inn by miles. Fall off the bone meaty goodness. Maybe the best I've had. The sides are really good as well. The potato salad is on point, the mac and cheese is tasty, corn bread is on the small side but is delicious. Parking can be a little tight and they do get busy but if you like BBQ and are in the area then this is something you gotta try. read more

Is it the best BBQ on the planet? Probably not. Do we come back year after year, absolutely! Awesome joint, friendly staff, locally owned and great food at cheap prices. Ribs were killer, pulled pork tender and juicy, green beans smokey and iced tea and beer cold. Even have a sweet "trash can" juke box with neat local memorabilia all over. Stop in and give it a go. You wont regret it. read more

Only real upside is the cost. You can get a sandwich and two sides for about nine bucks. Don't understand why it's scored so high. It's definitely "northern" BBQ. Pork was flavorless and stringy. Mac and cheese was ok. Beans were soupy and sweet. Depending on the style of bbq, people argue that the meat or sauce flavor is most important. This place falls flat on both fronts. You can get better bbq by slow cooking a pork butt at home with a halfway competent recipe. read more

This place was such a cool joint, walked into a country bar with damn good BBQ feel, and it did not disappoint. Decided on the pulled pork sammich, with a side of mac n cheese, and the jalapeño cornbread. The pork was good and gave you a pile on top of your bun, just a little of the house sauce (I added more). The mac n cheese was bomb.com, absolutely inhaled it. The jalapeño corn bread, was different. I'm not a fan of real spicy things, so I was a bit cautious to try it, but it was good. Weird combinations work! They also serve beer, score!! What goes better than BBQ and beer. Altogether, was a good eat, and the service was awesome! Only reason for 4 stars they didn't serve Miller! read more

Awesome meats, great sides, and decent prices. It's one of the better bbq places in Dayton.

Combs is a Middletown staple! Took my boyfriend there (who is really picky about his BBQ) and he was silent the entire meal--which means it was REALLY good! Would recommend this place to anyone stopping in town or who needs lunch or dinner plans. read more

Went there when they first opened and loved the place. I agreed with the reviews. I went there again for ribs and was not impressed. They seemed like they were boiled and then sauced. They were very busy and thought maybe they ran out and had to do some fast to meet customer demands. Since then I tried it again with the same outcome. No smoke ring or flavor. I will not be back again. read more

Great service , unique look and the food is absolutely delicious! Definitely worth the hype !!

We were in town for a soccer tournament and found his little hidden gem. Everything was delicious, great portions and overall highly recommend it. read more

The food was decent and the ambience is pretty interesting. Only 4 stars because of very limited parking space.

The beef brisket was definitely all it was cracked up to be. But for me, the big winner is the coleslaw. Outstanding!

The BBQ sauce is the most unique I have ever had. Very different and very good. Ribs were really good... fell off the bone. The jalapeño corn bread was dry but ok. Mac N cheese was ok. The green beans were awesome. Got a couple sliders with pulled pork and one with brisket. Very tasty. The sauce is great. This was my first time and will definitely be back to try more. Overall very good. read more

I'd read rave reviews of Combs, so we decided to give it a try for our anniversary. We each had 1/2 slab of ribs, mac and cheese, and jalapeño corn bread. This is an order at counter, sit and be served style service. The atmosphere is super casual with lots of vintage decor to check out. The restaurant itself is quite small and cozy, and has an additional patio dining area.Restrooms were clean and well taken care of. Our food was brought to our table surprisingly quickly. The ribs were superb. Hot, tender, moist and swimming in an appropriate amount of sauce. The meat pulled off the bones easily while still maintaining some body. Rib perfection. The mac and cheese was OK. Over cooked pasta swimming in cheesy, creamy sauce... every kid will love it. The jalapeño corn bread was the biggest surprise. The taste was flat and the bread itself dry and crumbly. Jalapeño taste was non-existent. A huge disappointment since the corn bread counts as one of your two sides. I'll pass on it next time. The staff was warm and friendly, the service fast, the atmosphere interesting and the ribs perfectly cooked. One star off for the sides. We'll definitely try again. read more

WHOA! When my coworker asked I wanted some barbecue for lunch I said sure and ordered the pull pork sandwich, mac and cheese, and beans. I should of stuck with just the mac and cheese. There was a lot of food. This place has the best barbecue in the area. I have told many people about this place and to check it out. I have not ate there yet, but I will be soon. I only had take out. The ribs are great as well. read more

I regularly go to Combs and have NEVER been let down! Reading through some other reviews I can't help but wonder what's wrong with the taste buds of anyone that had anything negative to say. Combs is hands down the best BBQ you can get anywhere around! I've been to many places for bbq. It's pretty well tied with Logans for ribs and just above Smokey Bones for pulled pork. I love that Combs offers multiple types of sauce to suit the needs of each individual. I like to mix the sweet and the spicy one together. Their meats have a delicious smokey flavor, super tender, fall off the bone, juicy quality! Highly recommend the pulled pork AND the ribs. I've never had the brisket, but my brother has said it's really good too. I have yet to try their chicken as I can't pull myself away from the pork lol. It's too good to pass up! I always get the mac&cheese which is thick & creamy with a delightful cheesy flavor... the baked beans which are a match made in heaven along with their pork - they seem to be specifically flavor profiled to match & the meal is simply not complete without the pairing for me... and I have to add on that 3rd side to get a piece of their jalapeno cornbread! which is slightly spicy with that delicious down-home cornbread flavor that goes with any meal you might choose from Combs! I highly recommend this location for any BBQ fan. I can't imagine even the pickiest eater (such as my boyfriend) not absolutely loving this place (He really loves it!). I have taken many family members and friends there and every one of them loved it and has wanted to return. read more

This is one of the BEST BBQ places in the county! A small place, but cozy, the staff is very friendly, a great place for great BBQ!!

Great place. It's kinda small, but it has a patio area to allow for more seating options. Food is pretty standard fare for a BBQ spot. I was little disappointed in offerings, but I'm willing to overlook that given that they used to operate as a food truck. I am confident that as they find their footing in a permanent building, and learn their new environment, that could very well change. Get there early, though, because they do tend to run out of food. When my wife and I went, we wanted to try their Scalloped Potatoes. Sadly, at 4:30pm on a Saturday, they were out. Less than an hour later, they were out of Chicken. I am encouraged by this place, and really hope they can overcome these minor setbacks. The food is great! read more

I'm sorry to say that it is below average BBQ with no smoke flavor. It was more like oven roasted. We ordered wings, ribs and brisket. The staff was very nice and we liked the decor. Limited parking in front but in the back has plenty. read more

had the half rack of ribs w/beans and jalapeño corn bread. let me say that for ambiance this place is terrific. you should come on in. But! personally i like more smoke. the ribs were done well but lacked flavor in my estimation. i have some definite preferences and don't want to be unfair. the Carolina style sauce was very good. i thought the others were too sweet. jalapeño corn bread was good. beans were plain. they have beer and wine. if your in the neighborhood you should try it. read more

Combs BBQ Central - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Long story short I can't review what I couldn't order. I arrived at 7:30pm on Saturday 5/21/16 and tried to order the "Family Packing" and was told they don't offer that and the website is "wrong". I was told in succession the website was hacked, that the info wasn't authorized and they just don't do that. The ribs were sold out so I tried to order a pound of brisket. I was told they couldn't sell by the pound cause they were almost out. So I tried to order the pulled pork. They wouldn't sell me that either. In short don't drive there from any distance expecting to be served. Call ahead and make sure they aren't out before you leave home. And do NOT depend upon the menu on Yelp expecting to order from it. This may well be amazing barbecue but it's run with the professionalism of a lemonade stand. I doubt I'll give them a second chance. read more

Terrific BBQ, absolutely the best in the area. I don't know how Middletown got so lucky. The ribs are as well done as you can ask for. The beef brisket is top notch. Sauces are very good. Of the sides I've had so far, baked beans are excellent. Cole slaw is OK. No fountain service or bar, so soft drinks and beer is in cans and bottles. Small place, seats maybe 30 tops. They make limited quantities during the day, so there's a chance they will run out of something. That's actually good, as it means they aren't rushing food prep. Go early. Keep an eye on their Facebook page, as they will occasionally announce specials there. Top notch recommendation. read more

Love this place! Wish it was closer to where I live and I would frequent more often. Generous portion sizes!! I usually leave stuffed and happy;) The restaurant is clean and full of cool decor! Fun memorabilia to look at while dining in or while waiting for your food. Staff always greets us with a smile and are friendly! My daughter loves the Pulled pork sandwich and the Nachos are delicious! Highly recommend checking this family owned and operated restaurant out! read more

Great place to take the family. The staff is very friendly. The ribs were juicy and the brisket was delish. I really like their sides. Reminds me of old homestyle cooking. Will visit again! read more

Blah at best. I'm a BBQ connoisseur. I don't want to beat Combs up too bad(because they try), but it's just not good.

Great local joint with a unique location and some great sauces. Get there early. When it's crowded it can be a struggle.

Amazing brisket! Parking is difficult to find. Great service and turnaround time. Unique retro decor.

We absolutely love Combs BBQ. My husband and youngest daughter are fans of the ribs while my oldest daughter and I love the pulled pork. The food is always ready timely and they always seem to be having a special running. I highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

A great BBQ restaurant in town! The atmosphere was great with older pictures of local landmark's. The service was fast and as we ate the main dining room filled. The food was AMAZING. Can't wait to go back. read more

Have had their food many times. Good BBQ. Wanted more out of the sauces, sauce didn't wow me. That's why I gave 4 stars.

Good brisket barbq - their sauce is a bit on the sweeter side, which I liked. The sides are smallish, but a decent amount of food is given. Little patio was perfect for a nice night dinner with a friend. read more

All the way from California for a winter guard competition and stumble upon the little joint and it has some of the best BBQ i have ever had . I do my ribs low and slow and they fall right off the bone just like the ones here. give it a shot can't go wrong . Brisket was tender and just melts in your mouth ! read more

Combs BBQ Central - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Best BBQ in Butler County! Great nachos, pulled pork, ribs, mac n cheese. Would love to see a larger space.

Love this place! My daughter and I split the Brisket basket along with the sides of mac and cheese and slaw. So good we came back that evening to try the ribs.... sold out! We shared a full slab of ribs with potato salad and baked beans the next day. Love the décor. I am happy to see this section of Middletown on the rise. read more

Love this place! Great food and friendly staff! Really glad we finally have a good bbq place and it's around the corner from my house is a plus. It's a wonderful little neighborhood place. read more

Traveling to Michigan from NC, we stopped in Middletown, stumbled upon Combs BBQ. Definitely a diamond in the rough: Service was excellent, Food was awesome! Husband had the pulled pork, mac&cheese, & slaw, I had the Beef Brisket sandwich- melt in your mouth flavor. Might have to make a side trip on our way back south to eat there again!! read more

Excellent barbecue for anywhere, let alone to be hidden in Middletown Ohio. If you're in the area combs barbecue is a must stop