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    Just Q'in Restaurant

    4.3 (262 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Barbeque

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    Outdoor seating

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    3 Meat Platter
    Carrie H.

    This was a perfect find as we traveled through Cincy on our way to KY. We are currently trying a Carnivore diet & it isn't easy to find food in a restaurant. We were able to order a 3 meat platter with no sides. We got chicken, brisket & ribs. You could taste the smoke & the meat just melted in your mouth! It was plenty for the 2 of us. The place is quaint & filled with inspirational messages all over the walls. Definitely would stop again on our way home!

    Pastrami sandwich with potato salad and baked beans.

    As a Texas native it was hard to give it a well deserved 5 stars. The pastrami sandwich with the spicy mustard pickled onions and one delicious cheese or another was delicious. The potato salad did not have one raisin; delightful. The beans were hot and pared well with the meal. Any and God fearing Texan knows that I mixed the beans and the potato salad to make a 3rd side. The space was clean. I sat at a street front window. And took in the rain and passers by as I chewed with my mouth open; the beans were hot. Thanks to my Man Mike for the suggestions.

    Renee H.

    The month of December came bearing gifts of great food and amazing company. While in Cincinnati we ate at Just Q'in and this was the food highlight of the trip. This meat was amazing and the service was on point. Ever since my trip to Canada I have been obsessed with pastrami and the meat here did not disappoint. Juicy and tender. I also had the short ribs and like all other short ribs it isn't a cut of meat that's for me. It was good. The sides lived up to the hype and u just felt Luke the only thing missing was sliced bread! The place had a cool vibe with limited seating so you can't take an entire bus load to eat in. Would I go back, yep soon as I land. Should you go? Yep as your first and last meal.

    Burnt ends
    Kim R.

    We love, trying new restaurants when traveling and are especially drawn to barbecue places. I have to say this restaurant has such a friendly and enthusiastic team. Because it was our first visit, they extended a behind the scenes tour of the smoker areas out back. What great hospitality! We also were given samples of their smoked brisket chili, which was not on the menu yet and was wonderful! We ordered the sliced brisket - it is available in moist or lean varieties. Our sides were baked beans, cornbread, and potato salad. For $3 more you can add a side of burnt ends, so we did just that. The sweet tea was just what I needed that day - it's the little things! Everything we ordered was very good and I would order the same meal on my next visit. With a bowl of that chili! Overall a great experience from the entire team, and I will certainly be back when I am in the area. A+

    J J.

    Legit, slow smoked authentic bbq. As for the food, I give it a 4.5, but when you factor in the amazing, warm, welcoming staff, you have to give it a five. As soon as you hit the property, you are greeted with delicious aroma and a very welcoming warm energy. This is not a cheap eat spot, but their prices are pretty standard for quality smoked goodness. The brisket was amazing. I'm not sure what wood they use or seasoning, but it had a delicious, unique flavor. Even though the brisket was amazing and said to be the number one seller, the pastrami is the star, in my opinion. The half chicken was smoked perfectly with no rubbery skin.... thank you. The sides are good as well. Everything was seasoned perfectly, just the right amount of everything. I will definitely be a repeat customer, and with their rewards program, I'll be eating at a discount in no time!

    Adam (St. Louis Style Ribs), Mac and Cheese
    Brandon C.

    When I came here I was looking to celebrate with one of my favorite meals that I don't eat very often - ribs! I decided to try this place out since it's closer and easier to get to than some of the other bbq places in the area. My order was ready FAST and picking it up was a breeze. The dry rub on these babies smelled heavenly but unfortunately they were pretty dry and overcooked. I liked both their mild and mustard sauces and while they both enhanced the experience; I just couldn't get past the toughness of the meat. I'm curious to try some of their other meats next time to see how they compare. All that said, their mac and cheese is straight . I would honestly considering swinging by just to pick up a cup of that. So cheesy and flavorful!

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    Kimberly B.

    First time in and first impression was just what I was hoping for, laid back and all the smells you would want at a BBQ joint. What had us interested to come by was discovering them at Taste of Cincinnati. You order at the counter where their menu is on the wall from specials to all the meats and sides. I had a hard time picking as everything sounded so good! Now I find it hard to review BBQ food because there are many different ways and styles of this kind of food. You can argue that there's a right way and a wrong way to do BBQ. It's better in this state vs that state or it has to be done this way or that. I have tried a lot of BBQ and honestly have not found my fix in a while. I really was not expecting any thrills just assuming I'd be in the same old BBQ rut. I was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I shared some brisket and burnt ends with sides of mac and coleslaw. Brisket was deliciously juicy and melts in your mouth. Burnt ends had some of the tastiest rub, they were kind of like burnt end nuggets. Unfortunately some of them were pretty tough to chew and dry but when you got a good meaty one it was really good. You really don't need the BBQ sauces when there is so much flavor like these meats had, but theirs were a delicious compliment that included a hot BBQ, a sweet and tangy BBQ and a mustardy sauce. Okay so I know meat is the star of BBQ but this gal also loves her sides! Hands down some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Was the perfect sweetness with vinegar and seasonings, so fresh it tasted like it's made daily. Mac was good, just a nice simple flavor, but what's really good that I was lucky enough to sample at the Taste of Cincinnati was their mac and cheese with brisket. Now that's a mac and cheese! Service was friendly with being very focused on preparing orders and prepping food. Vibe felt like your neighborhood BBQ with what seemed like a lot of locals coming by to chat and pick up food. We left with full bellies, 2 free stickers and a bright smile from the hostess to come back soon! I'm excited to get my fill next time and try their pastrami and chicken with sweet tea and cornbread too.

    Morgan M.

    Came here on a Friday night as they were closing and they were unfortunately out of most of their meat, besides the chicken and pastrami. We opted to try both of the remaining meats and whatever sides they had left for our take out dinner to try to get a full taste for Just Q'in ... the Pastrami was TO DIE FOR - so juicy and full of flavor. We wished we had gotten more of it! The sides were really great as well - we loved the coleslaw and collard greens the most, with the mac and cheese and cornbread following at close seconds. The place itself was very inviting and the people working there beyond welcoming and friendly. We were sad that we could not enjoy the space due to the timing we were there and how they were closing up - but we will definitely be back to try some of the other meats and get more pastrami!

    Pastrami Fridee!!!!
    Hector G.

    I was in this area for an appointment at the barber shop and my barber flaked on me. I sat there waiting for him and I was getting hungrier and hungrier as I waited. I decided to hit Yelp and figure out where I was gonna get some grub when I was tired of waiting on the barber. I love BBQ and I hate that it's so hard to find good, legit BBQ anymore. But, I think I found it here and I can tell they really put the work in to make sure the BBQ is fresh and cooked daily. In my opinion, that's they key to good BBQ. Typically, on the first visit, I tend to order either brisket or pulled pork. But on this particular day, I was already hacked off by the barber flaking on me, so I decided to go all in and get ribs. Dang, they hook it up!! I think there were 5 or 6 ribs on the plate and they were hecka good!! A nice dry rub sprinkled on top and I got the hot BBQ sauce on the side. Most times, BBQ spots have hot BBQ sauce that is not all that spicy. These guys have some spice in their hot BBQ sauce and it made my nose run! That's a good sign. Ribs fell apart on the top side and were a bit tougher on the bone side. I did notice the skin was still attached, which is a huge no-no in Texas and KC, but it's all good. I ordered the baked beans and cornbread for sides. Beans were a bit too saucy and sweet for my taste, but flavors were okay. I dunked my toast in them and that was solid. Cornbread was decent. But, let's get real. I don't really focus much attention on sides at a BBQ spot. I come for carnivorous adventures and not for side dishes. I'll be back for more soon and I think y'all should give them a try.

    Brisket, Mac N Cheese, Baked Beans and Jalapeño Corn Muffins.

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    Really good bbq here... but a bit pricey. Really neat ambience, especially the outdoor patio area. Great service!

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    A little on the pricey side, but the food was great! Got a sandwich (pastrami sandwich) for carry out.

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    Fantastic BBQ. We had the burnt ends, brisket and pulled pork. All meats cooked perfectly!

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