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    OBI's Barbecue

    4.0 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bbq brisket sandwich.
    JayChan H.

    This is not the brisket you're looking for. *Jedi hand wave* Tender, smokey and melt in your mouth. Five stars for brisket! Just don't buy it all before I get there. Hence the Jedi mind trick. It took 2 visits before I could try their famous slow cooked brisket. The first attempt they were sold out of brisket so I tried the St Louis cut ribs and a stuffed potato. Four stars, ribs were a bit too dry. They have a good selection of bottles and tap for the beer drinkers. Yuengling, Go figure! The wine list is disappointing. I've been spoiled by the awesome wine/bbq pairings of Santa Barbara for too long. And Star Wars fans, you will love the decor.

    Sauces (clockwise) - White, Carolina, Spicy, Sweet, and Raspberry Chipotle
    Rhett B.

    This BBQ joint lies in James Dean's and Garfield creator, Jim Davis's hometown! Like Garfield...I was ready to stuff myself. Obi's sits in downtown Marion in what looks like a remodeled old building with plenty of tables and a bar to accommodate guests. I went with the 2 meat/2 sides with pork and brisket and slaw and cornbread. They were out of brisket so I went with ribs. The ribs had a delicious rub to them and the ribs were easy to chew. The pork was also tender and tasty. The slaw was creamy and sweet. But the cornbread was my favorite part of the meal. They gave me two cornbread sticks and these sticks had some kind of spice mixed in with them that made it stand out. There are 5 BBQ sauces: sweet, spicy, Carolina, white Alabama, and Raspberry Chipotle. Out of the 5, the Raspberry Chipotle is the one I enjoyed the most for its uniqueness. It had the sweetness of a Raspberry and the heat at the back of Chipotle. The Carolina would be my next favorite with its apple cider vinegar taste. The White Alabama was more on the horseradish side compared to other white Alabama sauces I've had. The sweet and the spicy were also solid sauces. They brew sweet tea in house so I was very excited about that and it past this Bama Boy's standards for sweet tea! I would love to come back and try the brisket and Mac and cheese!

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    John R.

    Excellent! Loved the vibe, this place is fun! You've made great use of your downtown location.. Food was excellent, as we had the ribs/brisket combo, nachos and smoked wings.. my sides were Mac n cheese + greens, and both were great! Great brewed ice tea for the win! And a wonderful server who knew her way around the menu and made us feel at home! We don't live near Marion (visiting friends) but when we are in the area, I know where we'll be eating!

    Brisket sandwich
    Steve A.

    Brisket sandwich was very taste and the MAC and cheese was just ok, the mix of sweet tea and regular was good. It's a little pricey for what I had, with 20% tip it was just over $25

    Pulled pork & macaroni bowl
    Tasha L.

    Great food every time! Dessert is also very yummy! Service has always been quick, although I usually go on weekday nights, so I can't speak to busier weekend nights. This is one restaurant I can actually get BOTH kids to agree to that I also like.

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    Michelle M.

    So so so good. We stopped here after a conference game for our son's football team. Go, CCS! And it was just about perfect. The service was amazing. Just wonderful. And the food even better. Now, I'm not a huge bbq fan, so when I say this KNOW that it good food. The cornbread is a little thick but delicious. And the cole slaw was better than most. I'm pretty picky about cornbread AND cole slaw. And the bbq. Spot on. Side Note: I definitely recommend trying the white sauce. We dropped about 80.00 here but worth every penny... It was exactly what was needed after a LONG day of championship football. We parked on the street.

    Rib tips
    Hayden S.

    Came for lunch today for the first time. Large free public parking lot across the street and easy to find and park. Atmosphere is very open and clean. Service was average. Not sure if she was new or what... but not great. Turkey leg- meat was flavorful, well cooked and moist. Paired well with the sweet BBQ. Skin was very tough, but meat was much better than typical smoked turkey. Pork belly- excellent! Very flavorful. The seasoning was delicious. Portion size for the price was not the best though. Rip tips- also very flavorful. Once again, portion size was lacking. Sauce flight- spicy and sweet bbq were both delicious. The white is more of an aioli. Mustard and horseradish notes. Sriracha was just that- spicy but flavorful. My favorite was the Carolina. Overall all very good and fun to try with different menu items! In all, very good experience. Will be back. Only knock was the service and small portion sizes. Presentation also was not great.. but then again who goes to eat BBQ for the plate presentation!

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    Jessica C.

    Food was amazing service was quick this is my go to when I'm craving some good bbq they never disappoint 10/10 recommend

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    Adam S.

    I just love this please . Their BBQ is amazing and so flavorful. My wife and myself always get the 3 meats and 3 sides platter. It comes with a lot of food.Their collard greens are one of the best I've had in my life and I've had plenty. Their brisket is amazing. They don't give you the fatty brisket they give you the good stuff. Ribs are also spectacular. Their BBQ sauce is on point. I didn't get it this time but their green apple slushy is pretty good also. Service is fast and friendly. They have live music some days which is nice. Thank me later because their BBQ will always bring you back

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    The food is great and the service is just as good. The greens are one of my favorite things to order.

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    Apple Cake was delicious as was the brisket and the beans. Will definitely being going back.

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