Excellent friendly service. Huge portion at a reasonable price. It's quite the gem for Middletucky. When I got home I had a farteque. read more

Great BBQ for a reasonable price! I just stopped by to get takeout. This isn't a fast food restaurant but boy did I receive my food pretty quick! They have great customer service. I love the set up on the inside. It's like a cute little family oriented restaurant with memorabilia and super interesting collectors items all over. Even if you had too wait a little for your food you wouldn't get bored just sitting there. Great food. Will definitely be visiting more often. read more

Keith Combs has been making barbeque most of his life and his sauce and rubs are the best!! read more

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This place was amazing. The young lady who took my order had to be the owner. If she isn't then the owners need to source more people like her. I was there today 1/14/15 I ordered the pull pork. It was tender and delicious. The restaurant reminds me of southern restaurants. A definite recommendation read more

I love my BBQ and this is good stuff! They do Carolina style, Now combine it with a cold beer and life is good, throw in an eclectic interior and then all you need is the time to sit back and enjoy it. Need a destination for lunch some day, this might be a good place try. read more

Combs BBQ Central - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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It's pretty good barbecue. By citywide depressed Middletown standards, it's five star Michelin faire... It's competitive with most good barbecue joints we've eaten at here and in the south. The meat is very good ... we had the pulled pork... good quality, tender, and not drenched with broth from a steam table setup as some other local places do. Portion size is average tending to the small size. Of course the meal comes with a huge, ordinary bun that adds nothing to the meal which I would have gladly sacrificed for another ounce of pork. The sides were lackluster. The baked beans were way over sauced and the sauce itself was overwhelming. The slaw was a vinegar style but was on the very bland side. The place is a postage stamp in an old converted house, and there is one cashier station that handles everyone. You order at the cashier and they run your food out to your table. So at not even that busy a time it can be a very long line. Which is a royal pain in the a** if you run out of a drink because you may be looking at a lengthy wait for a refill, but our waitress allowed me to buy a bottled water and she brought it out to me. On a Thursday evening it was moderately busy and took about 20-25 minutes to get our food once we had ordered, after standing in line about 15 minutes. In a dining desert like Middletown they can get away with the slow service. Prices are typical - barbecue invariably seems expensive for what you get no matter where it is. Two pulled pork dinners with two sides each, one canned drink, and one imported beer was $23ish. read more

Amazing! I am very critical of Bbq because I am pretty darn good on the grill, but I'm impressed. Maybe best ribs ever. Fall off the bone. Incredible sauces. Even have a mustard based that is awesome on the pulled pork. read more

Did a take out. Wow!! Great service - Great Ribs Note::: The coleslaw was very booooorrrring! It would be so easy to kick it up a notch!! Will be going back to try everything! read more

Excellent BBQ and sides. Worth a visit (or two or three or four...). We had the pulled pork, mac and cheese, green beans, jalapeño cornbread, and local beer from Cincy. I believe the meat is local, too, which makes this spot even better. read more

I was really impressed with how great the food was. I had the pulled pork with macaroni and cheese. The size of the portions were great and I absolutely loved their barbecue sauces. I would definitely recommend this place to friends! read more

Combs BBQ Central - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Wow! Great little find. Pulled pork was awesome. The atmosphere and staff are great. My only concern is how fast I can return and try the brisket? Meats are served smoke with minimal sauce and additional sauces are on the tAble. read more

Combs is the best BBQ in southern Ohio. Their bbq sauce is perfect, the meat is juicy and smoked, Their Mac n cheese is incredible. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Owners are awesome people. Highly recommended. read more

The atmosphere, service and BBQ is stellar. The brisket is the best there is. If you like great BBQ, you won't be disappointed with Combs BBQ. read more

Great place I love there food anytime im in Middletown I make sure I come here I highly recommend eating here they have the best pulled pork

Combs BBQ exceeded our expectations!!! Decided to try it for lunch for our visit. The place has a real cool interior with vintage decor and an nice patio for outdoor dining. The food came out within minutes of placing out order. The brisket sandwich is a beast that is incredible tender. The pulled pull was just as incredible. We tried three sides: baked beans, slaw, & Mac n' cheese. The sides were much better than A lot of other places we've tried. It's a great day when you can fine on the patio and enjoy the aromas of the smoker. This place is a definite winner!! read more

Combs BBQ Central - A great lunch! - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

I have eaten here many a times I think the food is very good I've had most of the sides they're great Service is always good Reason I'm given three stars is Every time I come here they're always out of ribs I don't get it but that's how they do it read more

Good food, casual atmosphere. The guitar memorabilia is cool. They do take out also!

Delicious food! Super friendly staff! First time eating here was a great experience! They threw in some extras to try! Ribs were amazing! Very tasty and sweet sauce. The jalapeño cornbread had a nice kick. My wife loves the quartered chicken. Sweet skin and sauce on the chicken. I would order the same thing again tomorrow for breakfast and lunch and dinner!!! read more

Combs BBQ Central - Left side of the restaurant. Those are bar seats. A lot of cool signage! - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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Th ribs were delicious! I'll definitely be headed back! Nice little gem in Middletown.

I've not been to a lot of barbecue specialty restaurants but this one takes the cake out of the ones that I have been to. I would say it is the best restaurant in Middletown! Everything I've gotten off the menu is amazing. It's all very hearty and cooked to perfection. read more

The only BBQ place I've really ever been too, and I don't normally even like BBQ sauce, but their food is amazing. Ribs, pulled sandwiches, hotdogs, and a nice selection of sides make the menu simple yet so good. The atmosphere is entirely unique, at least to me anyways. It's very interesting, aesthetically. It's awesome to see a kickass standalone restaurant in Middletown like this. My last remark will be, any place that gives you a free pickle with your order, will always earn major bonus points. (they give you a free pickle) read more

My family & I had such an awesome experience tonight at Combs BBQ. It was packed with people, which was expected on a Friday night but every server and the cashier had thanked us for our patience. We ordered two brisket combos, a pulled pork combo, chicken wings and the baked beans, Mac & cheese, green beans and corn bread muffins. Every single bite was delicious. For all the food we ordered along with beer our total was only $46. It was a long wait for food but that's only because we came on a weekend night I'm sure. We live close by so we will definitely be back during the week. read more

Combs BBQ Central - Briskit sandwhich and wings - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Never a bad experience at Comb's. Our family enjoys the BBQ, and the sides are always hot and fresh! We frequent here in the summer mostly, but we like it from time-to-time in the winter months. Best BBQ we've ever had! read more

I do not go to Middletown often, but when I do, I always discover a diamond in the rough. I recently dined at Combs BBQ with my family and some friends for someone's birthday, and I was incredibly impressed. I had pulled pork sliders, and they were delicious and flavorful. For my side, I had the mac and cheese, which was incredibly thick, cheesy, and amazing. My husband had ribs that were falling off the bone. The ribs tasted complex and delicious. I plan to order them next time! Prices were very fair and the service was impeccable. I hope this restaurant continues to succeed and make awesome bbq. I don't know if expansion is possible, but if they opened a branch in Cincinnati, this restaurant could give Eli's a run for their money!! read more

Nice neighborhood restaurant. In town for the WGI World Championships, and my line is practicing nearby. Lots of food for lunch time...had the bbq brisket sandwich with Cole slaw and baked beans. Hood stuff!! Very nice people working here...enjoy!! read more

I love bbq for the sides! ....I know right? Don't hate me I'm not much of a meat eater. I was bummed that the sides weren't stellar but the smoked chicken wings and beef hot dog were great! I would order take out ahead of time as this place can get pretty busy! read more

Very good bbq sauce. The pulled pork sandwich was moist and delicious. Everything was great except the potato salad and cornbread were nothing to write home about. Overall very good. read more

Excellent pulled pork. I was in town for a soccer tournament and was looking for a good local Reaturant. Small place but worth the trip.

Excellent food. Got the ribs with Mac & cheese, baked beans. Mac and cheese was amazing and ribs were awesome, just fell off the bone. Took me awhile to get my food but that's okay when the food is this good. read more

Combs BBQ Central - Barbeque Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Love the place and the food, very friendly staff and tasty BBQ As soon as you get in you feel like being in the coolest man cave, lots of neons lights, guitars hanging off the walls, 50's style seating... I would definitely recommend read more

We are definitely huge fans of this place! Service and quality of food never disappoint. My father visited from out of the country and I made sure that one of our food stops while he was here was Combs! We continue to speak highly of this establishment and the quality. Very lucky to have amazing BBQ place close by. We are definitely customers for life! read more

Was there at a slow time for late lunch on a weekday. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Service was more than cordial and very efficient. The décor is quirky and fun with lots of antique neon. And the food is A-1 delicious. Pulled pork that melts in your mouth with choice of three sauces. Creamy, cheesy mac and cheese. Baked beans with just a hint of smoked flavor. Hubby said the cole slaw was excellent, too. All this for lunch and two sides platter price of $10. read more

The food is so bomb! I love the brisket and the smoked Mac and cheese is to die for! And the portions are huge! Definitely worth checking out! read more

Not fancy, but the food was super-yummy!! I had the pulled pork sandwich- not greasy, not dried out - just right! Mine had a little bark, which I loved. They offer several sauces at the table. Side dishes were good - Mac and cheese was awesome. Definitely going back again! We went on a Friday night - it was busy, but we got one of the last tables, so we didn't have to wait. There is seating outside as well. Great casual, neighborhood place to grab some bones and a beer!! read more

What can you say??? Great food, wish their green beans and corn bread were bigger portions but you can't beat anything on their menu. Also fast and friendly . read more

Wow. An absolute gem downtown Middletown the pork was melt in your mouth. The green beans were fresh and the jalapeño cornbread was fantastic just enough kick not to overwhelming. Will definitely be back. A true treat read more

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I love their pulled pork! The service is always quick and courtesy! My favorite sides are definitely the cole slaw and the baked beans!

I was surprised to hear that Middletown had a good BBQ joint and was even more surprised when I finally tried it and experienced how good it was for myself. I picked up 4 pulled pork sandwiches and 2 sides of cole slaw for about $30 for the family (4 adults), and this was more than enough as everybody was stuffed afterwards. I'd like to try something else in the near future, but I'll probably stick to this sandwich since it was so good. The place definitely has a nice local feel to it and the staff was super friendly. read more

They have amazing barbeque and fantastic sides. I really like the macaroni and cheese and their pickles.

it's good BBQ it had been exceptional but seems to have slipped quality-wise.