The service and food at this restaurant are ALWAYS off the charts amazing. It's the closest thing to a home cooked Southern meal I have found in the Miami Valley. Tonight my wife and I had broasted chicken and french fries. No surprise to me, the food came out piping hot it was absolutely delicious. We did have a new server tonight, which is a typical. But she was amazing just like every other person who has ever took the time to help us in this restaurant. I cannot recommend them enough. We'll be back soon! THANK YOU!!! read more

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We came on Friday about 5. This one was a little harder to review. Store? Clean and orderly. Staff? Super friendly. Service? Good service - drinks came timely and orders were taken at a good time. Food arrived well presented and timely. Atmosphere was pleasant. The food? The chicken strips and broasted chicken meal was what we got. Were they well fried? Yes, it was crispy for sure and the meat for my chicken meal was hot and juicy! Flavor was where we were disappointed, the breading could use more seasoning. Their sweet potato casserole reminded me of like.. corn bread pudding consistency? read more

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They were out of pecan pie unfortunately.... BUT the food was delicious and our waitress was great!! Their ribs were great and I loved their mozzarella sticks. Defiantly would go again! read more

Did a u turn when I saw the neon sign that said Homemade cabbage rolls. Dinner portion of two good size cabbage rolls with two sides. Did not disappoint at all. Very pleased. Will definitely be coming back! Great service. Nice personable atmosphere. read more

KD's Kettering BBQ - Homema Cabbage rolls with two sides baked beans and corn dressing! - Barbeque Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Ruined my barbecue chicken with the worst sauce. Won't be back. Sides are not as good as they used to be.

This is not BBQ. Having BBQ in the name of the restaurant should be considered a crime or at least a sacrilegious statement to all true barbecue joints that exist and have existed in this world. I would leave zero stars if I could. The food is mediocre for the price and to make it even worse it is not even close to authentic. Covering anything at all in a gelatinous mass that you call BBQ sauce does not make it BBQ, it makes it a disaster. read more

Best chicken in town! All of their food is great. The service and ambiance are good. Friendly servers.

Last time, my boyfriend and I went there he had never tried it. I hadn't been in years. The food was average maybe a little above, service was good. The only thing that we can't recommend is the close seated inside along the front wall tables are pretty smashed together. Also, the cost of our dinner for two people was $66. I thought that was steep for two chicken dinners with two soft drinks. read more

I took my wife and daughters there last week and again they didn't disappoint. Daughters are picky and loved it. Food is great and dessert s are fabulous. Keep up the good work. I love good local businesses read more

A welcoming bbq place with tasty food and good service. We have been frequenting here for 25 years.

I love how personable the people working here are. You can tell they have a lot of regulars. The eat-in crowd tends to be over 50 which is probably reflective of the prices. It's not cheap bbq that's for sure. Don't expect to get by for a full dinner for less than $20 a plate. The bbq chicken is delicious and if you don't mind waiting for it, the broasted chicken is even better. I found the sweet potato casserole to be too sweet and practically all of their desserts have nuts in them. I also wasn't a fan of the pulled pork, it was chewy and relied completely on the sauce for flavor (I know this because I ordered it with sauce on the side). I think what gives this place its appeal is the relationship between the waitstaff and customer. It reminds me of places like Treasure Island and The Oakwood Club. Not because of the atmosphere (this place is very bright with lots of windows) but because it's catering to a certain age demographic of people who enjoy "supper clubs". I'm not there yet. I wonder, as the baby boomers age, if these kinds of places will be able to reinvent themselves. read more

KD's Kettering BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

KD's has always been a staple in my family ever since I was a kid. When I was back in town to visit my mom, we just had to have KD's Pork Tenderloin sandwiches! They wrapped them up for us to pick up right at the curb during COVID-19 . They were just as delicious as I remembered them to be. read more

KD's Kettering BBQ - Pork Tenderloin Sandwich w/ Green Beans & Fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Cabbage rolls are excellent. Outstanding service. Staff are efficient and friendly. Small but cozy if you eat in.

Super cute bbq joint tucked away into an unassuming strip mall. Everyone who works there welcomes you like you're an old friend. It's a cozy ambiance with good food all around. I've had the bbq chicken and ribs, and they were a delight! Juicy and delicious. The sides menu is the gift that keeps on giving. I particularly recommend the corn casserole and sweet potato casserole! And all of their pies are made in house and a must for dessert! read more

Is everyone's taste buds off the rails? This was was just meat cooked with slapped on BBQ sauce. I could have done that myself, at home. Never again. read more

Always a great luncheon menu with specials during the week. I order on Tuesday the best pork loin sandwich with a side salad. Enough for lunch and dinner. Prices are very good and the amount of food is perfect! read more

My husband ordered the cabbage rolls, along with baked beans. They are usually fantastic. This time the cabbage and the baked beans weren't done. He was very disappointed. read more

We stopped by KD's Kettering BBQ for dinner before heading over to The Fraze for a concert one night. Based on the reviews, I saw that the broasted chicken usually takes 20-30 mins to make so I was able to call my order in ahead of time so that the food was almost ready by the time we got there. The broasted chicken dinner comes with four pieces of chicken (leg, thigh, wing, and breast) and two sides. For the sides I got mac n cheese and coleslaw. The broasted chicken was great! I would totally order it again. The mac n cheese was a little too salty but still nice and cheese. The coleslaw was the best part of the meal! It tasted like the cole slaw you get from KFC but better and fresher. We also got the BBQ Beef dinner which also came with two sides. For the sides we got potato wedges and baked beans. I didn't get to try the bbq beef or the potato wedges, but I tried some of the potato wedges. The wedges you get here are huge. They're almost the size of your hand! service was good, and the food came out in about 15 or so mins so it wasn't too bad. Where we were sitting, I saw that there was a huge table next to the entrance you could reserve for a big group. read more

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The hot slaw was interesting and good. Fries were hot and cooked perfectly. The half barbecued chicken was moist and tender but was drowning in a sweet bbq sauce. read more

Love KD's!! Always great home cooked food and have been going there for years!! So glad my parents discovered this cozy place when they were living. We always went there for family dinners together. I continue going there now even though my folks have moved on to heaven. read more

Remember this place was EONS ago.... BBQ pork sandwich was delicious and BIG, great steak fries and slaw. Husband LOVED the hot bacon slaw, too! Portions are large. We also had a WONDERFUL peach cake for dessert. Fairly accessible for the wheelchair as well---Come and get 'em! read more

Cute restaurant with kind staff. I ordered take-out and it was ready in the time estimated. Delicious ribs, coleslaw, and baked beans!

Unbelievable texture, just the right amount of everything. 2 full ribs dinners. Baked potato's salad and topped off with blueberry pie! The curb service was a knockout! And so friendly and appreciative. This is definitely a business to SUPPORT! They get us! read more

Great hidden gem in Kettering. But be sure to save room for the large serving of the cabbage rolls! So good and packed tight. The staff was very friendly. Remember your cash or bank cards because they don't do credit cards read more

For the life of us, we cannot find one menu item that ever disappoints us at KD's. We always order pick up, and every time we get smiles and good wishes. Such a varied menu too. When you want a sure thing, call KD's! You will be glad you did! read more

Christmas has come to KD's! It's newly decorated and the place looks great with the Holiday decorations. I had a hard time choosing between the cheeseburger soup and the Monday special, KD's chicken pot pie. Went with the soup, yummo! Now I need to make another Monday trip for the pot pie! read more

KD's Kettering BBQ - Came in for lunch. Had a hard time choosing between the cheeseburger soup or the special, chicken pot pie. Soup was yummo! - Barbeque Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

We love this place! The hot bacon slaw, potato wedges, and ribs are delicious. This place is always busy but worth the wait. Great service, can't wait to try more things on the menu. read more

We came for lunch. Split the cabbage rolls with mashed potatoes and corn casserole. They also brought a sample of the triple chocolate cake. All I can say is that everything is truly excellent and most of it is homemade! Will be back. read more

After seeing the reviews, my boyfriend and I decided to check this place out and it was delicious. We did a carry out order that took about 15 mins, so we sat at the bar and had a beer and a glass of wine. The staff was friendly and helpful! The inside seating area was small but clean and had a nice rustic feel. The food was delicious! We split the chicken and ribs meal and the pulled pork sandwich between three people. Between that and 4 sides that came with the meal I am completely content and not too full. The corn casserole and the BBQ chicken were my favorite. Would definitely recommend and will be returning. read more

Thought we would try someplace new. Good black bean soup. Good service. The sliced BBQ beef was not good. Tasted like sliced deli meat with an unappealing cloyingly sweet sauce. The ribs we edible, but, BBQ sauce smells and tastes like ketchup, also too sweet. Side dishes were good with a good variety. Will make this place a miss in the future. read more

This place is always a must visit for me when in Dayton. Barbecue sauce is something of a dream. I always order the chicken tender meal with mac and cheese and applesauce. Dining room in the restaurant is pretty small (and always busy!) so I opt for take out. Never have had an issue with order accuracy, almost always ready within 30 minutes. Try to bring cash with you, their card policy is a little wonky. read more

I'm in town for work and having never been to the area, wasn't sure what to expect as far as fare was concerned... I haven't had any bad experiences, but KD's was SO good, that I tried to force all my co-workers to go there AND I went twice myself. I had the Texas BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, corn casserole, and mac and cheese. They were incredibly tasty and generously portioned. The service and speed of preparations were also top notch. Thank you, KD's! read more

A great little place! The service was prompt, and outstanding, I really like the family feel of the place. I had the BBQ ribs, and they were amazing! The sauce had just the right combination of tangy and a little sweet. The meat practically fell off the bone. My companion had the broasted chicken, and he kept nodding and making happy noises throughout the meal. Good portions; good prices. I highly recommend this place. read more

We are new to the area and found this little gem by accident. We're so happy we stumbled upon this place! The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful and kind! read more

For the positive: the service was good and the restaurant was clean. The sides were decent. However, the main "bbq" was very disappointing. We had the sliced beef (their version of brisket) and ribs. Aside from the obsessive amount of bbq sauce, it didn't resemble anything close to bbq. read more

How disappointing. We arrived before 5 on a weeknight, and the restaurant wasn't busy. You would think our service would be exceptional, right? Wrong! The best words to describe our server is "surly" and "inattentive." The ribs were dry and the broasted chicken was just so-so. We love to support local restaurants, but we won't be back to this one. read more

The best place to eat in Kettering, Ohio and one of the best places to eat in Dayton. Everything is good and made from scratch. The owner often sits at the bar and keeps the good eats coming. The broasted chicken and pork chops are the best. The house salad dressing is fantastic and you MUST order the mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks aren't the made in China, frozen, Applebee's 'cheese product' garbage that you have been forced to accept for years. These are pure heaven, hand made and golden brown. It is worth driving to Kettering just for this appetizer. read more

I love this place they absolutely have the best BBQ in Kettering ! Fast service . Clean establishment . Superb service !! Fresh homemade style food from people who care not too pricey . So if you love barbecue and have not been here you must go here ! The BBQ chicken is to die for . And it seems that all of their side items are homemade too . Just another added bonus to this already wonderful establishment . read more

First time here and it did not disappoint. The waitress met us as soon as we walked in, made us feel welcome. The food was amazing. Had hot bacon slaw, it was so good and a large portion. They had potato and beer cheese soup which was so good. I had ribs and steak with corn casserole. My friend had ribs and shrimp. We will definitely be back. Prices were reasonable. They had a great variety of beer as well as soft drinks. read more

The best family-owned BBQ joint in all of Montgomery County! Fried pork tenderloins the size of your face, golden broasted chicken (the wings are especially tasty when tossed in hot sauce), freshly made coleslaw, lightly battered and crispy shrimp and fish, fall-off-the-bones barbecued ribs, House salad dressing that is to-die-for, savory soup du jour, locally sourced homemade pies and cakes, the list goes on and on. The only difficult decision is not in whether to eat at KD's, but WHAT to eat, because you can't go wrong! Freshly new interior design provides a warm and loving dining atmosphere that matches the service and care with which the owner and staff genuinely treat patrons and the meals they serve. read more