There are few options for BBQ in town. Luckily this is a great choice located in downtown Newark. Cool atmosphere with wood floors and high ceilings. The menu board is behind the counter. Had some great smoked wings with sides and tap beer. The counter service was solid. The owner/chef also came out to my party to check on us. I would return and recommend. This is a smallish chain with stores in a several states. My visit was in late November 2023. read more

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The inside of Moe's is so eclectic, spacious and a cool vibe. The service is friendly, prompt and attentive. Best of all, the food is so good! I've had the wings and ribs and they literally left me living my fingers. I happily go back each time I visit the area. read more

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Catfish was not cooked in middle. Baked beans had so much vinegar that it tasted spoiled. They charge a fee to use credit card without telling you. Service is just plain "what do you want". Biggest waste of $33 in my life. read more

Moe's was recommended from a friend. When they found out I started working in the area they told me I had to try Moe's. I went to pick up lunch one day and found out for myself just how tasty Moe's is! This inside is decorated beautifully. I love the bar and seating areas. I got a pulled pork sandwich. It tasted amazing. Full of flavor! I am usually a brisket girl but didn't see any on the menu. I was sad they didn't offer brisket. The pork was a good second choice preference though! I am no longer working in the area but would have found Moe's to be a preferred lunch or dinner spot. read more

It wasn't great, I barely finished any of my food. I came based on some reviews on Yelp. The woman who greeted me was not very friendly. The two gentlemen who took over and served my food were very nice. I found the meats to be very dry. There was flavor but it was rough. There were only 2 diners while I was there so I figured there might be some extra love that could go in my food but it wasn't great. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Ohio

I really enjoyed my lunch at Moe's! I got pulled pork (pay extra to add the white sauce. You won't regret it!), slaw, cornbread, and Mac & cheese. The atmosphere is really cute and fun, and the staff were so nice. Will definitely stop again if I'm ever back in town. read more

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We stopped for the first time tonight, and based on the food we had, it won't be our last visit! We ordered a chicken sandwich with Mac & cheese and Mississippi mud pie, and a pulled pork sandwich Bama style with baked beans and potato salad. For both meals, we upgraded to add two wings. I'm so glad we did. The wings were delish! They were big and meaty, cooked perfectly, and seasoned really well. The pulled pork was juicy and savory, and the chicken was tasty and flavorful albeit a bit dry. (This might be because I asked for the white sauce on the side, while it usually comes on the sandwich.) The sides we picked were okay, but none of them blew us away. The grapefruit Paloma was yummy--not too sweet, not too tart. Before leaving, we were already talking about looking forward to bringing our barbecue-loving family and friends here when they visit. read more

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NEWARK, Ohio - A drizzly grey November Sunday, 11 am. Wife and I, heading thru Newark, stopped for lunch at this downtown restaurant. We left pleased. Ambience: Good. Big, roomy, plenty of seating, nifty metal tree sculptures inside. Staff: Friendly, very prompt, attentive. Food: Honestly better than we'd anticipated. She got the smoked chicken sandwich, sides of hush puppies and Mac-n-cheese ($12.50). I got the smoked chicken platter w/ jalapeño grits and fried green tomatoes ($13.50) and fountain drink ($3). Sammie wasn't overly generous with the meat but an ok size for a lighter eater. Cole slaw on the sandwich. Potato roll bread. Chicken was tender, juicy. Hush puppies were crisp outside and not overly greasy. Served hot and fresh. The chicken platter was a generous amount of chicken - took some home. Fried green tomatoes had a nice thick cut, very crispy, cooked well. Maybe a touch overly breaded. The sauce drizzle on it maybe could've done without or on the side. Grits had a nice creamy but not thin consistency. Prices quite reasonable . Plenty of downtown parking right in front. Decent draft selection of a handful of Ohio craft beers - we shared a $7.50 Y Bridge blood orange wheat ale. Weren't fans of the Mac-and-cheese side, which was macaroni baked into a lump with coagulated cheddar. Also would've liked actual silverware - the plasticware wasn't cutting it. Overall a nice B+ experience and we'd return when in greater Newark. read more

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I've been going to Moe's for several years and can't beat the great BBQ not just for the area but anywhere. The Brisket is mouthwatering in a platter or sandwich. They have a fun, energetic, and friendly crew in a really great setup downtown. Thank you Moe's for the amazing catering for my uncles 70th a a few weeks ago. read more

Pulled pork, beans and broccoli casserole was very Good!!!! Nice big place and I was meet with a smile and real feeling like they ment it. The have both sweet tea and regular plus the usual spas products. Plus they have toasted corn bread that was very tasty read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Amazing pulled pork, cornbread, and seasoned fries! Clean, great music and staff. I haven't had skillet corn this good since I lived in the South. A must visit when in downtown Newark! read more

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Pulled pork sandwich was pretty good. BBQ sauce was tasty. Mac and cheese was average. Mudd pie was delicious and banana pudding was just average. Ambiance is good and they offer outdoor seating. This place is worth checking out. read more

Got the pulled pork sandwich. Two sides . Got the baked beans and fries. The bb tasted like somebody dropped a vat of sugar in them. The pulled pork also tasted like pure sugar. Others with me had the same meal. We left the food on the table. Discusting. read more

Had the absolute best time at Moe's! I'm from Texas and recently moved to Ohio and I've been struggling to find really good quality barbecue. Man did this place hit it out of the park! I had smoked chicken, 'Bama style and it was juicy, flavorful and tender. Absolutely delicious fries were crispy and seasoned excellently. Mac & cheese was heavenly and the cornbread was a pillow of perfection. 10/10 recommend this place! read more

My husband and I were kidless and wanted something good but different then the every day norm. I have seen post on social media for Moe's so as long as we could get there early enough to snag a seat and food before it sold out, we knew it was going to be a solid pick. We arrived, walked in not knowing what to expect, but they have a counter set up with register where you order from the hanging menus, pay then wait for your buzzer to go off to go pick up your food. The brunch menu only consist of so many items, everything sounded great so we ordered a few things. Sausage gravy and biscuits were great! Surprised but I'm not sure why with it being a bbq place that the biscuits were cornbread. It was a pleasant change from the norm. Personally I could have used a little more gravy as it seemed it was scarcely put on and the biscuits overplayed the gravy which was delicious. Cheesy potatoes- so adulting with this dish! I never though I would like onions like this in my potatoes but it worked excellent and has me reconsidering how I make my own. Macaroni it was good/ok but maybe just me. Buttermilk chicken was fabulous crunchy tender all in the same bite Hush Puppies - cornbread and prob the best I've had in awhile Bacon - could not order just a side of bacon since only so much quantity is made per order so we said just give us the whole sandwich in which they obliged and actually added more bacon to it - YES! Score for the hubs! Mimosas- perfect touch to wash it all down It was a beautiful Sunday mid morning and the patio set up on the side is very fitting for a relaxing ambiance. I cannot wait to return and try their daily menu. Totally recommend! read more

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Food is always delicious, especially the BBQ ( of course) sniff the Mac 'n' cheese. . Absolutely love the metal tree sculptures and overall ambience - Very beautiful. Menu is a tad pricey for us - but not enough to keep us away forever, but too much for a regular weekend visit. My only beef-- I am barely 5'3" and the stools at the tables at the front are a painful experience, and I am not people-friendly enough to want to sit at the long communal pew. I would like booths better. Everything else is great. read more

Fun atmosphere good walkable location , fast service with a smile. Slamming good food. Definitely recommend and would return.

This place is a true gem. Very nice homey dining room, and the food is out of this world! Their bbq sandwiches are zesty, tasty, and plentiful. The bbq meats are made to perfection: just enough smokiness and 100% deliciousness. My favorite is shrimp "moe" boy - crispy shrimp topped with white sauce, slaw, and pickles. But everything is good here. When you are here try their sides - they are little delights in their own right. Finally great selection of tap beers. And something to be said about the owners : a charming young married couple who are always there. Kindest and nicest people, they will make you feel at home! read more

Excellent experience, I happened to get there just before the lunch rush - when the line went all the way to the door. I ordered the brisket platter. I received several large sliced cuts of brisket. cooked perfectly. With a great bark to them. I had Greens and Potato Salad as my sides and they were very good as well. The platter also came with a piece of corn bread, but cut and toasted almost like you would Texas toast. I opted to get the traditional and white BBQ sauces on the side as I wanted to truly get the full flavor of the meat. Im not the biggest fan of 'white bbq' sauce, but this was the best ive ever had. read more

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Amazing BBQ!! This place blew me away with how flavorful their meats and sides are. I recommend the creamed spinach and pulled pork sandwich. The staff was friendly and helpful and the store is very clean with beautiful decor! read more

I'm not a meat eater ... I've only indulged in the fries, which are to die for not sure what seasonings they use but they make the fries taste heavenly. The yoga studio in the rear is ... Sage Yoga!!! Best yoga studio in Newark Ohio... ‍‍‍‍ read more

I was wanting some bbq on my trip and this place was within walking distance of my hotel. The food was good, they gave me an extra Mac and cheese because some had come out fresh right after I got my meal. I really appreciated that. I'd give you five stars if you had a TIGER PAW on the wall somewhere lol Go Tigers!! read more

This is one of the best bbq places i have been in a while. Service is unmatched. They care about providing you with great service and great food. Great music and also a great location. Didn't get pictures of the other food as we couldn't wait to dive in. If you want advice... get the wings. But everything is amazing! read more

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I enjoyed the catfish dinner. Sides are kind of small but tasty. If you are in the mood for a cocktail, they have a great variety here.

Easily the best BBQ in Newark and possibly the Central Ohio area. Moe's is well known in Southeast, where I live, so I was glad to see it come to Granville and now Newark - we came here on a Monday night and the place wasn't busy, but the food was prepared fresh. I got the pork platter with fried green tomatoes and Mac & cheese. Staff was friendly, wearing masks and prompt with the food. Will become my regular spot in Newark read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Pork platter with fried green tomatoes, Mac & cheese and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Excellent BBQ The pulled pork is great , great half chicken , great ribs ! Really good sides too ! We drove from Columbus , and really love this location . Inside decor is awesome as well A fun bbq joint . Can't wait to come back My only suggestion would be to offer more bbq sauce choices . Other than that , great ! read more

Unfortunately I think this place is under new management. The food is still good but it is not 5 stars anymore. The people inside used to be super inviting and remembered regulars. All the employees just feel kinda cold now. However its minutes from where I live, the prices are still good and the food is still really good. Just miss the old crew and a wider variety of daily specials. Also how can you be out of your daily specials already by 3pm? read more

The food is Always amazing and the staff is fantastic too! We love coming here for any meal either brunch, lunch, or dinner. We are never disappointed! read more

Love the place, love the people and love the product! I'm not a "bbq guy", but this place could make me a convert. Locally owned/operated. Came here a few months ago with large group of friends and it couldn't have been better. They brought us samples of everything we didn't order! Was finally able to come back today by myself and was happy to see them doing very well and same experience! I know there are numerous bar-b-que options in this area, but this is my favorite. read more

The pulled pork is very good. For something different, try the marinated slaw, it's amazing.

Really thought that Moe's would have been better up north than what it is in the south... well, sadly it is same story!! Tried pulled pork, turkey and chicken: very fatty, super thick and no actual BBQ flavor. Their "white sauce" is definitely not the the Alabama style. Sides are a total joke: greens, Mac and cheese (very dry and floury flavor...?), cucumber salad (nothing is ripe), fries (basic with some seasoning), baked beans (very sweet)... really cannot differentiate between their BBQ sauces... the "extra star" is for the Muddy Pie which is ok, and corn bread which is actually pretty good. Disappointed (as expected sadly). read more

This place has great food, the meat is killer... sides are bomb.... And the best thing is the reggae music that's always bumping! Keep the good vibes going, love Moe's. read more

I've had the pleasure of eating at a few Original Moe's Bar B Que locations, but this one is by far the coolest interior I've seen! The food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. Always great to find good southern barbecue in the Midwest. The wings are always my favorite - so simple but far better than any wings from any other barbecue joint. Thank you for creating a special place in downtown Newark! read more

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Wings- 8.2. These were great. Bacon wrapped meatloaf sandwich- 6.4. Bacon was excellent. Meatloaf had a very sandy texture. Pablano Chili-7.6. Great side Potato balls-4.2. Little to no flavor at all. Great Prices and service. Would go back just wouldn't get meatloaf and would get more wings and chili. read more

Awesome food and service! BBQ Pork "bama style" and gose draft were excellent - just what I was craving!

Very good food and great service will definitely go back BBQ Pork is excellent. Great place to go with friends or family

The food was amazing! Had the shrimp "moe" boy. So good! Great staff! Music a little too loud.

The food was great, we both had the fried catfish. Music was great, weather was beautiful!! Only reason for the four stars instead of five, the tables need to be wiped off regularly, since they're outside and dirt and dust accumulated on them. read more

Good atmosphere with plenty of seats. The smoked chorizo was good but a bit dry. The sauce and toppings were a nice touch. The collard greens were excellent. The skillet corn was a bit soggy. Overall, I recommend checking this place out for a quick bite. read more

Moe's Original Bar B Que - Smoked Chorizo hoagie with collard greens and skillet corn - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, Ohio

This restaurant is fantastic! If you want great barbecue and a fantastic atmosphere....this is your place. I learned recently that they donate food to deserving organizations that is true to my heart. They will make sure that you are taken care of, and it is absolutely deserving of your time. Love this place!!! read more