The food is always excellent, including sides. Their meats are the star of the show. I've had every meat choice at this point and they're all great, but I love the brisket the most. I keep rotating sides because they have ask been great too. I started getting the specials and I just had a Cuban sandwich last. My advice is don't miss those specials. From my experience you can't go wrong with any of the mains, but the specials have been a great change of pace while still being superior quality. We had only been doing takeout and the experience has been good. No missing items, ready when they said (within 5 min, the one very busy night I had to wait), and very friendly staff. The staff have always been top notch as well! read more

Amazing food and service. My favourite are the pulled pork nachos. Delicious!! All sorts of awesome BBQ

Everything I have ordered here were above my expectations. I have tried one bbq spot here in Cincinatti and this place here blew it out the water. I came here on one day and had to come back the next just to make sure if it was that good. I ordered the brisket meal with a 6 piece smoked chicken wings. The next day was 2 meat combo (brisket & pulled pork) and there special rib tips. The sides I got were collard greens, green beans, spicy baked beans, and coleslaw and EVERYTHING had me salivating for more. Each piece of barbecue was super tender but also held its place so it didn't just fall apart right away and that's the way I like it. Ya'll better come try this!!! The service was great. You ordered and they brang your food out. The waitresses would come out another time and asked how everything was and asked if you needed anything. Everyone was very welcoming and polite. The ambiance was very chill and I loved everything about it. read more

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Take the Trip: Pickles and Bones BBQ -- A Flavor-Filled Welcome in Milford, Ohio Every now and then, you find a place that doesn't just serve great food -- it serves good vibes, too. That was exactly our experience today at Pickles and Bones BBQ in Milford, Ohio. With its bright exterior, welcoming charm, and the irresistible scent of slow-smoked meats drifting out the door, this little BBQ joint made a big impression. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted like old friends. Renee, who runs the front of house with a warm smile and an even warmer heart, shared the story of how Pickles and Bones got started. It began as a humble food truck -- just a dream on wheels -- and grew into the cheerful brick-and-mortar spot it is today. At first, it served breakfast and lunch, but since breakfast crowds mostly came on weekends, the team decided to go all in on what they truly excel at: BBQ. And thank goodness they did. You can taste the passion in every bite. And you can hear it in Renee's voice when she talks -- with unmistakable pride -- about how far they've come. This isn't just a business; it's a labor of love. Now, let's talk food. I ordered the Brisket Reuben, minus the sauerkraut (I know -- a German who doesn't like sauerkraut... I'm a walking contradiction). Instead, I added a side of their creamy coleslaw, which brought just the right crunch and tang. That brisket? Unreal. Smoky, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Layered on marble rye, it hit every note of comfort, flavor, and satisfaction. Each sandwich comes with two sides, and I didn't hold back. I picked the hoe cakes -- think cornbread and pancake had a delicious baby -- served with sweet, rich sorghum butter that melted in all the right ways. My second side, the cheesy potato casserole, was everything you dream of in comfort food: gooey, golden, and outrageously good. Now here's where it gets funny -- my wife pulled a classic move and copied my order... well, most of it. She duplicated the Brisket Reuben minus the kraut and the cheesy potatoes without hesitation. But she took her own path with the second side and went for the macaroni salad -- creamy, cool, and perfectly seasoned. So technically not a total copycat... but let's just say inspiration was heavily borrowed. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but in this case, it was also the smartest lunchtime decision of the day. Another standout? The house-brined pickles that come with every meal. But these aren't your average deli pickles. Pickles and Bones adds jalapeños to the mix, giving them a bright vinegar kick that's slightly sweet but not spicy -- just a perfect, tangy crunch that balances out the richness of the BBQ. We both had iced tea with our meals -- mine was a half-and-half with lemonade, which hit the spot and paired perfectly with the smoky, savory flavors of the meal. Just when we thought our experience couldn't get any better, the staff surprised us with a complimentary dessert to welcome us on our first visit -- a cup of banana pudding. Light, creamy, and packed with nostalgic flavor, it was the perfect exclamation point to end a fantastic meal. But what truly makes Pickles and Bones special is the people. The staff greeted customers by name, checked in often with genuine smiles, and made everyone feel like family coming over for Sunday dinner. That kind of warmth isn't something you can fake -- it's the real secret ingredient that makes this place shine. We left full, happy, and beyond satisfied with our pick for lunch -- and already talking about making a return visit. So if you're ever in the Milford area -- or even if you're not -- make the effort. And get to Pickles and Bones BBQ. Your taste buds (and your heart) will be glad you did. Until the next time, don't forget to take the trip, See you soon! Brian read more

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Our lunch at Pickles and Bones was so good! We stopped in on a Saturday and split the pulled pork sandwich meal. A good sized portion of pulled pork, along side the two side of our choice, macaroni and cheese along with tater tots. OMG, it was all SO GOOD! The pulled pork had great flavor and not dry at all. The macaroni and cheese was ooey gooey, just like I like it. The tater tots had the perfect crispness to them. We will definitely be back here! read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

I have recently discovered one of my new favorite barbecue restaurants and this is the place. The food was excellent, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere definitely laid back. I'll admit to being a little picky on barbecue places after growing up with so many in North Carolina but this place did everything right. My boss and new coworker were interested in going after I found it right here on Yelp. Plus it wasn't far away from pur office which made it even better. We went on a Thursday for lunch and it was just starting to get a little busy ar 12:30pm. Their menu is right on the wall as you enter the place and it's full of tasty options like wings, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and the classic barbecue meats and sides as well as desserts. They also have a nice little beer list with great prices. Brisket is always my litmus test for a good barbecue place, because I've found that if a place can do brisket right, they can do everything right. I was curious about the brisket Reuben, but I decided to get brisket plain for my first trip. I ordered that with collard greens and cole slaw. My boss got brisket too along with a spicy cheddar mett and collard greens and spicy baked beans. My new coworker got pulled pork with mac and cheese and collard greens. We also decided to try some jalapeno hush puppies and the pimento cheese. Even though the place was busy, service was very quick. The hush puppies and pimento cheese came first. The hush puppies were very moist and the pimento cheese had a nice little spicy kick. It was hard to stop eating both. Then our mains came out and everything looked just as good as it tasted. The brisket was so tender that you could cut it with a plastic fork and super tasty. The collard greens tasted almost as good as my grandmother's did years ago, which is a first, because I've never praised ANYONE'S collards that highly EVER. My boss and coworker couldn't stop raving about their food too. This is definitely a new favorite barbecue spot. They know their stuff and how to make it right. I'll certainly be bringing my lady along with me next time. read more

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This place is a BBQ gem. We stopped by for lunch the other day to try the special and loved it. It was the Cuban. Plenty of flavor! We also got the Brisqette Quesedilla, my favorite. The staff is always friendly and the seating is both inside and out. Delicious! You'll get the meat sweats after this place read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Cuban Special - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Fantastic food! Great home made pickles and amazing employees. I'm now a regular customer read more

Before you die eat here.absolutly the best brisket I've ever had.the coleslaw and hashbrown casserole are unmatched with there flavor.if I could give it a 100 stars I would. read more

The meat at this restaurant is delicious. My favorite item was the brisket quesadilla - great flavor and loved the dip it came with. Also really liked the pulled pork sandwich as well, but the bun was really the star of the show there. The side dishes were just ok - not a lot of flavor. You did get to pick two when you ordered a sandwich, which was nice. My partner didn't love the coleslaw on its own, but did like it when he added it to his sandwich. Service was great. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. We got our food pretty quickly which was great. Would come back and get another quesadilla! read more

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Food was good! It was a little pricey, my husband got the brisket and only got two slices so he felt that that was a little extreme- but he said it was good! The potatoes were really crunchy, they were not my favorite. I got the pulled pork and that was pretty tasty and I tried their sweet sauce. My husband reheated the leftovers the next day, and he said they actually tasted better heated up in the potato softened up a lot. It was a great experience, but definitely only maybe every once in a while due to budget. The brisket was $18 with two sides and then pulled pork was $16. The inside was cute and service was good. read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Always great food, whether you eat in or carry out. We aren't in the area often so when we were, we had to place an order and pick it up to bring home. Staff is always great and super accommodating. Cute little place. read more

I have to start by saying that Pickles and Bones makes some of the best chocolate chip cookies I have EVER had. I tried them right before Christmas and because they were so good, I didn't really want Christmas cookies because ai knew they wouldn't compare! My husband's company ordered Pickles and Bones catering for their Christmas party. Were were all truly blown AWAY by the food. We had cheesy potatoes, cheddar brats, pulled pork, coleslaw, salad, smoked turkey, baked beans, cornbread with sorghum butter, house made sauces, and chocolate chip cookies. The cheesy potatoes were definitely good, but not the star of the show. I did not try the baked beans as I don't eat beef and was unsure if they were made with brisket. The pulled pork had insane flavor. It was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The sauces were SO good. My favorites were the spicy vinegar and Carolina gold. We actually made salad dressing with the spicy vinegar the next day, and it was great. The smoked turkey was moist and had good flavor. The cornbread was next level and the sorghum butter took it up 3 notches beyond that. The cheddar brats were not part of the package, but the owner loves them so much, we added them and they were by far the crowd fave. I agree they were delicious. The coleslaw was one of the best things we ate as it was truly the best coleslaw we have ever had (literally only complaint was that they brought a little too much and we had to toss more than we would've liked even after taking it home to eat for several days.) It paired perfectly with the pulled pork. The side salad was simple, but the Italian dressing and ranch that came with it were both good. I appreciated the salad as a light and fresh addition to the meal. I was not there when the food arrived, but my husband's coworker raved about the service and how kind and efficient the team was. They even brought little cards to label each item. I'm really excited to stop into their restaurant to eat there sometime, and am SO hoping we order from here again for next year's Christmas party! read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

Delicious beef brisket and pulled pork combo with collards and baked beans. Bright, clean locale with great service. Love the new location. read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

We were quickly greeted and advised that we order and then pick a seat. I chose the turkey with cheesy potatoes and green beans. My husband ordered the hush puppies to start and they were really good! The turkey was great! I tried all three sauces and ended up liking the spicy vinegar with the sweet sauce as they kind of merged in my tray anyway. The green beans were so tasty and the cheesy potatoes were good too, but I was so full. My hubby also ordered the banana pudding and I had a bite of that. So good!! Also-ago doesn't live a bright pink bathroom with a pic of Dolly?! read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Take out review. A-mazing! It was a weekend night and we didn't want to cook. Hubs and daughter said "let's have BBQ take out" - I was not ecstatic (I find it can be dry and I just wasn't feeling it), but the draw of not turning on a cooking appliance was overwhelming. So, we ordered from Pickles and Bones. I'm so glad we did! So delicious! Their menu had some creative takes on the standards that appealed to my jaded tastes this day. We ordered the Hillbilly Charcuterie , the Pulled Pork Fried Rice and an order of pulled chicken. We loved every bit of all three dishes, from the savory bites of the charcuterie, to the tangy zing of the fried rice and the slightly sweet and perfectly moist chicken. Their menu has all the standards, but these 3 dishes hit the spot for us! The only thing missing were some delicious biscuits (you know what I'm talking about, P&B proprietors). Location on Rt 28 is easy to get to (I know, 28 is ugly and...ugly) but fortunately this is located at the beginning. We ordered online and picked up easily. read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Hillbilly charcuterie - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

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Excellent food, service, ambiance! Is there a place for 10 STARS people!!! They're ease of the ordering process is perfect! Plating is beautiful! They're great for children! The kids meal for breakfast can include baked apples, yum. The ordering system seems like it will get even easier, order with QRcode. The utensils are plastic and the bowls and plates are durable hard plastic. Good on the servers not a lot of cleanup, unless dinners are messy.. They have unique eats and a new beautiful dine in location. Breakfast is not a daily option, but what a tasty treat it is when it is available!!! Thank you Pkcles and Bones! read more

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Quality Food bursting with flavor. From the smell of the smoker as you arrive and get out of your car, to the smell of the food as it arrives, hot and fresh at your table. All around great selection of high quality meats, sides and dessert. The wings are hearty and we chose the dry rub. The flavors are a mix of smoky with a kick of heat. Sides: Mac and Cheese- cheesy and kid approved Potatoes: crispy, well seasoned and delicious. No condiment needed All the smoked meats were very tender and full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They also keep the place looking good too. read more

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Service very friendly and helpful! Picked up 2 meals plus pimento cheese and crackers to take home. We ate the 1 meal and saved the other for tomorrow. Delicious double cheeseburger! read more

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The food was Amazing! Delivery was quick and professional. I cannot say enough about Cassie and her help! This is the best experience with catering ever! Thank you to the kitchen staff. The restaurant, and Ms. Cassie. You all rock! read more

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Wonderful. Just wonderful. I brought my grandson for the first time and he was very impressed.

We are in the area 2-3 nights a week. Have stopped in for dinner multiple times and I have made it a point to sample many things on the menu. Each time I have walked away and thought "meh" especially for the price. Poultry is dry like it has been sitting out for an extended period of time, beef is dry just the same on multiple occasions...which is a shame because it rings out at $35/pound. Meats are bland on their own, and rely on the sauce to flavor the dishes. Pickles are a sweet pickle, and I get what they are trying to do but they extremely limp and colored like they came directly from a jar. I really want to like it, but for the cost there are definitely better smokehouses on the East side. On a positive note, service is pleasant, restaurant is clean and inviting, and the selection is pretty large for the size. read more

Two words: JUST GO!!!! These are the BEST people with the most amazing food!!! They give to the community at every turn without question. The food is out of this world. Again. JUST GO! read more

Been going here since they were a food truck! love the food! Got bulk brisket and pulled Amish Chicken for our family Thanksgiving. This was not a cheap splurge but a tasty one! Want a tasty treat at the end of your meal? Get a banana pudding! Save it for later if you're too full! Need something the next am? Get a couple of their hot link sausages, slice them up in some eggs. Your welcome. Great people. Great service. Can't say enough about their space. read more

The staff was very hospitable, but even more importantly, the food is delicious! There were four of us and we each had something different. All good! The place is basic fast food atmosphere. Definitely will return! read more

Super friendly people and great food. I love the weekly specials. We drive from Indiana ( 50 minutes) to go here. Definitely worth the drive! read more

Another great meal at the best BBQ place on earth. Always friendly, always the best BBQ. These wonderful folks do it right. Thank you Pickles and Bones!! read more

The people who run this place know what they are doing! Delicious brisket. My husband had the brisket sandwich, and he said it was the best brisket he has ever had. I had the brisket rueben and oh my goodness! Sooooo good! The green beans reminded me of my grandma's cooking. The hoe cakes with maple butter were really tasty. Go to this restaurant. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Always great bar-b-que. We love the sides as well. Fantastic customer service. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. Catering service is phenomenal as well! read more

One little piece of beef on the special. They should have called it a cheese taco instead of brisket taco. Beans were good. Wife got turkey salad just had a few little dried up pieces of turkey. With all the good reviews hate to do this, but must tell the truth. Really wanted brisket came from Mt. Washington because of the reviews. Won't be back. P.S. sucks being asked for a tip before being served, maybe that is why it was so bad. Tip Big, yours will be better. Have to go visit Texas. read more

We finally got to try their breakfast and I was so pleased. When this was all hail the biscuit we could never get there before they closed. I had the brisket breakfast tacos my only suggestion would like to have had more eggs in them other then that they where awesome read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Brisket breakfast tacos with potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

The food is just like a big ol' hug. The service is amazing, and you feel like you're stepping into a world of nostalgia.

Food is always delicious and service is superb!! Staff is always friendly and they make you feel welcome!

I LOVE their new location! Same great food, but indoor seating now. I got the pulled pork, collard greens, and cheesy potatoes. It was so much food that I couldn't finish it. Great bang for your buck and delicious! read more

Pickles and Bones Barbecue - Pulled pork, collard greens, and cheesy potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Milford, Ohio

I love the Brisket, Turkey, and the pulled pork If I had to pick a #1 favorite, it would be the brisket The sides are always awesome, and the pimento cheese grits convinced me to try grits again. The meats smoked for 18 hours are wonderful, but I've never had a bad meal here in over 10 years. The food artists in the back have learned their stuff. The front staff are always cheerful and helpful. read more

The Brisket was a bit too fatty but flavorful. The coleslaw and hoe cakes were very good as were the three BBQ sauces on the table. The mustard was my favorite sauce. I would give the meal 3 and a half stars if possible. The plate was not a great value at $18 for three smallish slices of brisket and appropriately sized sides. It was tasty so I will be back to try other options. read more

Family members rave about this place and their amazing barbecue and brunch. Happy to try and support local businesses always. Had to wait a fairly long time for our food, so we got complimentary pork rinds and a gift card to hopefully come back since our food took significantly longer than those around us (which we were totally fine with to begin with). Staff was friendly and the restaurant itself was clean. Lights we a biiiiit harsh but overall liked. Feels like it would be a good spot to hit up if they had a patio in summer. Food wise, stick to the basics. Brisket was amazing, everything else was decent. Enjoyed every part of it, just not a ton of standouts. Sweet potatoes were good, so were hush puppies just a bit heavy on the butter. Cobb salad was disappointing, hoped the smoked Turkey it came with would be something other than the diced turkey you find at the grocery store. Collard greens were nice. I've heard amazing things about their brunch and would love to give it a try, so we will be back. read more

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The dbl cheeseburger is exceptional. The service is exceptional as well. We will return. read more

The staff at Pickles and Bones is the best! They are always so friendly and courteous. We usually do takeout, and it's ready on time and never a disappointment. We love Pickles and Bones! read more

Fantastic food. I love the ribs. They always get my order right. The green beans are delicious. The hoe cakes are craveable. The potato casserole is divine. read more