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JP's Barbeque Ribs and Chicken

3.3 (50 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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I can't believe how good the food and the service was there on Sunday. It was my friends 90th birthday and this is the only place they wanted to go. The owner makes you fell like family everything you go there!

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Joey S.

I enjoy flying it to try different airport restaurants and this is one of the best and some of the best BBQ pulled pork I have had. It was served on a sub bun and had the perfect amount of BBQ sauce. I ordered with a side of applesauce which was amazing... I not only ate all mine, but bought a pint to bring home. Yes the applesauce is that good. In hind site I should have brought home some of their BBQ as well, but since I plan to come back again many times, I don't think that will be an issue. Now I know I have to start working out with food like this not far away. If you live close and haven't tried this place, you don't have to be a pilot, you don't have to fly in. Just drive to the airport and enjoy some really good BBQ.

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Mark K.

I hadn't had JP's for years, and was reluctant to try them again after seeing the reviews. Last time I went was 10-15 years ago at the east side location (which I guess is closing soon.) I also had it at a wedding reception about 20 years ago. I remember it as being above average. This time, I was kinda close to the Bolton Field location so I swung by. Hey, an airport? I can watch planes! Well, except it was pretty dead that day. This really ought to be two different reviews, for JP's as a BBQ joint and as an airport cafe. As BBQ, it was decent. I'd waffle between 2 and 3 stars. I've definitely had better, but it wasn't crap. I had a half rack dinner. The ribs were meaty and had decent flavor, though not much smoke. The sauce was, well, sauce. Nothing stood out about it. I tried the regular and spicy. Meh. They came with a good roll, average baked beans, and very good onion rings. Pop in a bottle. As an airport cafe, it is a solid 3, almost 4 stars. Nothing fancy, but decorated with aviation items- and not in a "grab something with a plane on it" way, but an organic collection of mainly local items. Pix and shirts from solos, posters, models, etc. A decent range of menu items, at reasonable prices. A view of the ramp. Very good service. I might be back just for the airport atmosphere. Hours are limited, bathrooms are in the ops building next door, there's a patio and a party house.

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John K.

Lunched at JP'S today and loved it. My burger was delicious and just how I like. The staff is very friendly and attentive. As always, a great experience.

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Ben B.

My first Cross Country Solo lead me to JP's BBQ. I had no idea it was here, and apparently my CFI who knows of my BBQ love sent me here as a surprise (thanks justin!) The restaurant itself is right next to the terminal and has a large playground attached. It's a small room, probably seats around 20-25 and I was the only one there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The menu is decent, lots of different BBQ options, yet surprisingly, no brisket. I opted for the 1/2 rack of ribs with the cole slaw and beans. I figured it was a solo flight, so the beans wouldn't mind. The rib's were a tad chewy, and weren't fall off the bone. They were decent, but not the type of dry ribs I typically prefer. The cole slaw was OK, but nothing to write home about. Overall, it's an OK restaurant, and definitely a good destination for a $100 Hamburger. It's just not the best BBQ in Ohio (That's BBQ Revue in Cincy).

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JP's is the best! Friendly Staff. Great location on the airport and a great place to have a party

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First and last time we use them for catering(40ish people). Cold dried out chicken, we ended up grilling hot dogs after the food arrived.

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Does not get any better than JP's. The ribs were fall off the bone. A+

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