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Pecan Penny's

3.9 (361 reviews)

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Meika G N.

Hidden gem downtown they don't get the recognition they deserve! Service was great and friendly the restaurant is so nice love the patio and they are dog friendly ! Food variety is so good

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Laura F.

Son was home and wanted to go downtown for dinner. We intially started out around the corner at Little Palace but we wanted BBQ and remembered Penny's was close by. So glad we did! I have been here many times but never at night. At night, the patio is amazing. Twinkle lights. Comfortable tables that seat at least six. They have fun music playing at just the right level. They also have patio games: jumbo jenga and two sets of corn hole to play. Plus, the patio is very dog friendly. I was completely in my element and was having so much fun there. Food, as usual, is amazing. Its consistently this way. I recommend the Penny salad if you like beets. Mmmm They use cornbread for croutons and you can add protein for a reasonable up charge. Get dressing on side if you don't like it poured onto your greens heavily. The guys ordered burgers. Fries were delicious and plentiful. When the burgers came out they both said "oh, these look small" but as they ate them they realized they were filling and a perfect size. They each said they would order them again. They didnt leave hungry at all. Our server, Echo, was so nice. There wasn't anything she could have done better. So glad we came. We will be back. Highly recommend.

Left: Pork It, Collard Greens, Cheesy Grits Middle: Half Poutine Fries, Chi-Town Dog Right: Chicago Beef, Potato Salad
Demetrius B.

When I picked up my takeout order, my first thought was, "this would be a fun place to have a few drinks." They had cheap beer, shot and cocktail specials reminiscent of a campus bar, and the patio/open windows have Sunday Funday written all over it. But those good vibes didn't follow the food home. Everything tasted fine, but that's about as far as I will go. The main portions were sizable, but the sides were on the small side. I would give the food another chance but definitely onsite with a beverage in hand.

Sampler Platter: 3 meats (pulled pork, chicken, and brisket), greens, baked beans, and Texas toast.
Niccole A.

It was our first time visiting Pecan Penny's. We had heard good things + figured we'd give it a try. If I can be honest, the parking is terrible because of their location. I would not go on any other day but Sunday, which is the day we went. The atmosphere was good but they kept the front door wide open, which allowed too many flies in the dining area. I don't particularly care for eating with a bunch of flies all around me competing for my food. Our waiter was THE BEST!! He was friendly, patient, kind, + funny. We tried the "DOWNTOWN SAMPLER" which consists of ¼ Beef Brisket, ¼ Pulled Pork, ¼ Chicken, Texas toast + 2 sides. The greens were the best + seasoned great! The baked beans were good; creamy with a little spicy kick, I personally prefer sweet + creamy. We also got to try a free sample of their Mac + Cheese. Very bland + not baked. I was disappointed cause I'm a big Mac + Cheese girl. I could tell If they would have added some additional types of cheese + baked it, it would have been really good. Now onto the MEATS!!! This is where I found out that I am not a fan of their smoked barbecue at all. All their meat is made with a dry-rub and a "signature spice" + cooked slow over pecan and oak wood. It was something about the signature spice + the way they cook it, that I did NOT enjoy. Everyone's taste buds are different. They had four signature wet sauces on the table that you could add to your meat for flavor. I personally did not like any of them and I'm not sure why. Desserts!!! Our absolute FAVORITE was The Funnel Cake Fries!!! They were piping hot, fresh, + so sweet + good! We couldn't get enough of those! Overall, I would definitely visit Pecan Penny's again, but I would have to switch it up + try their signature hot dogs, a burger, a waffle fry, pretzel sticks, and definitely the The Funnel Cake Straws again. Go ahead and + give them a try + tell 'em Nicci sent ya!

Old fashioned
Heithem E.

Came in for a quick meal before a show. Good bbq place with nice beers and cocktails. I had smoked wings with dry rub and a brisket Philly. The wings were medium smoky and not overdone (they can get mushy if they're over-smoked). The brisket Philly was very good - the brisket was smoky and extremely tender! They have a fun feature - a pickle soaked in Koolaid - the flavor changes weekly (?). I had a pickle soaked in cherry koolaid - it was like a gherkin but not as sweet or spicy. Service was excellent - one server was managing the dining room and the bar that evening and was able to come around frequently . It was pretty quiet that night I was there.

Wings and Collard Greens
Andrew H.

Great BBQ but stingy portions. I got: wings, collard greens, and brisket. All were very good! While they do serve up brisket (a Texas BBQ staple), the pecan-based name and the collard greens side tells me this place skews "Southern BBQ" which...is my favorite kind of BBQ. This place also has a lovely indoor/outdoor ambiance, complete with firepit. Decent selection of beers on tap too, usually a big weak-point of BBQ joints.

Brisket & onion rings
Ang H.

Great find with a nice outdoor space that's family friendly. The brisket was the best I've had, perfectly smoked! The onion rings were delicious too, the batter was kind of buttery. Highly recommend!

Brisket Philly with potato salad.
John C.

An industrial, modern BBQ restaurant and bar in downtown Columbus. A bit of off street parking and on street parking. Indoor bar and mostly bar height table seating, outside seating as well. There was at least one child with her family dining. And one dog outside on patio with its family. I had the brisket Philly sandwich which was fresh and very good! A side of uninspired potato salad. They have Coke products, a plus for me. The bar was making Sunday special Mimosas and other drinks that looked good. Service was prompt, efficient, and pleasantly attentive. I tried here on a recommendation and would have no reservations about coming again. But, I doubt it will become a regular for this older fellow.

Oct Burger Week Brisket Chili Burger
Cristina P.

Pecan Penny's is a good place to just chill with friends, It's very casual as if you are hanging out at a bbq in the park . There are outdoor games and you can bring in board games to play if you like. Servers are friendly. This time l stopped in for Burger and Beer week- the featured burger was Brisket Chili Burger it had brisket patty with chili and cheese- the burger was a bit of a disappointment - the chili left bun mushy and l had to add lots of bbq to get the flavor. I would definitely come back to Pecan Penny's as l typically like the food and burgers- - but l should have just went with one the normal burgers (which l know is cooked exactly the way l like). This special gave me more of a patty melt taste than the beef burger taste.

Waffle fries because I already crushed the pork sandwich
Jason H.

Service was excellent. Ordered to go food and had a couple of beers. Ordered a mashed potato bowl with pulled pork, baked beans, and queso. Instead, I got a Mac and cheese bowl with croutons, brisket, cole slaw, and I don't know what else is in here. Not even close guys.

Smoked Chicken Sandy
Julia G.

The food here was fine! The fries were good, especially with the different barbecue sauces. The Kramer was a solid burger, the smoked chicken sandwhich was just ok. Didn't give us pickles despite the menu saying it comes with fries and a pickle. Service was borderline not acceptable. Only a few tables at the restaurant and waited 25 minutes before i went inside and had to ask for the check because nobody was coming back to give it to us.

Smoked, dry rub wings!
J J.

Whenever I'm in the Columbus area, I always find my way here. Always a solid choice. The brisket is definitely the star here they are always consistent with the flavor and cook! This is one spot I don't have to hope. I'm going to get some good brisket it's always legit. You definitely want to save room for deserts they got that down, too. The banana pudding is my thing! Staff is always super cool. I even got pointed in the right direction of a liquor store with a good selection of bourbon. Parking is minimal, but with being downtown, I'm glad they have some parking on premises. Definitely would recommend at least one trip there. The vibe is cool. Every time I've been in the music playlist always hit!

Dining area cabinets and hope my silverware didn't come from here.
Bryan H.

Terrible food. Been here before and the food has always been mediocre. Today was the last straw. Service was rough. Ribs were overcooked and way overpriced. Had to send my meal back as the sides were overcooked to the point of being mushy and center of the sun. Pulled pork was cold and tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge, only to be heated up in a microwave leaving the meat chewy. Btw, didn't have an opportunity to to get a new entree because the server only came to the table once. Shame this is to be southern done right, when everything with it was wrong. Dining area was not well cared for. Avoid this "restaurant "

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