Such amazing flavor in every little bite! The meat (brisket) is cooked perfectly with the right amount of moisture and "bark". The sauces are awesome.. signature flavors which, imo, could be bottled and sold the the masses. In fact.. when they operated farther north in front of the local food mart, I would order a container of the spicy sauce. I'd love see a RayRays neon sign on highstreet to pull people in for more business. Most everyone loves RayRays... but sometimes we need a bug neon reminder to eat like kings!!! Great food!!! read more

Yum!! Big Al's Meat Corn is the best in the land and the service from everyone is impeccable!!!! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Meat Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Tastes great, pretty quick service, but damn those hours suck ass, and the prices are craaaaazy. Everyone is friendly and the food is on point. Drink selection is pitiful. The really only drawback for me are the prices. The prices are so high that they really prohibit how often I can enjoy this place. And for how much you pay, the portions are a joke.. read more

They ran out of meat or so they said and closed early. We were driving from New York State to texas and made a point to stop here because we heard great things. The woman was very rude to my husband when he tried to tell her our situation if she could please serve us when he knocked on the window. She said we closed early... obviously... we ran out of food... how convenient that you run out of food 20 minutes before closing. I'm guessing they wanted to go home early. I wish I could have eaten there! read more

Always a winner when choosing these ribs. The Smokey flavor, tender and juiciness when biting into a rib that comes clean off the bone.

Fantastic BBQ! The St. Louis Ribs were superb! You don't even need BBQ sauce, but try them all on the side. Get the sampler platter (secret menu), unless you love ribs and want a full slab to yourself. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I know that a lot of new barbecue places have opened the past couple of years, but this place is still the best in town. I have heard a few people complain about the quality at some of the outlets, but the one on high Street in Clintonville has been consistently good. read more

They do a good pulled pork and smoked brisket. Their barbecue sauce was good but their spicy version was more flavorful and didn't hurt. The food truck and patio felt like a summer cook out, and the food was ready very quickly. Though I expect that if you are unlucky enough to come while a type of meat is cooking you could be in for a long wait for that item. read more

Well worth the wait in line! Super tender brisket and delicious Mac n cheese. I really enjoy that a lot of the meat is from Ohio! Be sure to go as early as possible as the wait is shorter and less chance of them running out of things! I noticed a lot of comments complaining about prices but I feel they are more than fair, you get a TON of food for a normal amount of money. My boyfriend and I both got a main meat item, a side, and a drink each and it wasn't more than 35 dollars. Unless we are eating fast food like McDonald's or Steak 'n Shake where you aren't getting quality food at all, we definitely spend over that on a normal night going out to eat at a restaurant. So in my mind for the quality of food you are getting and the amount it is a perfectly reasonable price. My only wish is they were open all the time! read more

So I decided to come to Rays after driving by it so many times. I didnt have a problem parking. A jovial bearded redheaded guy suggested I get a burnt ends sandwich and a side of cheesy potatoes. Both were good. Total price was 14 bucks. I really enjoyed my calorie filled meal, but Im not sure it deserves 5 stars. I reserve the right to bump it to 5 stars at a later date. I will eat the brisket next time per this mans request. I lived in Austin for many years so maybe my standards are just really high. read more

Very good! My spouse and I shared the Meat Sweats box recently, along with sides of mac & cheese and baked beans. Even though it's a food truck, there's a nice patio where you can sit and eat. read more

Went to Land Grant Brewery and I was hungry. Ray Rays Hog Pit was parked there so we decided to eat. No one was disappointed. I got a half rack of spare ribs and a sausage and both were excellent. The ribs were perfectly cooked with a nice dry rub, great bark and feel right of the bone. Flavorful and perfectly cooked. The sausage was tasty and properly cooked. Everyone else was very happy with their food and there was nothing left on anyones plate when we were done. The bonus, great beer from Land Grant Brewing to compliment the barbeque. read more

So I was really excited to eat at Ray Ray's! My sister made a list of places to eat in Columbus and this place was one of them. We got to Ray Ray's and there was a pretty long line which is a good thing. People really want this stuff!! While we were waiting they ran out of brisket and mac and cheese. They already had been out of banana pudding. That was literally everything I wanted to get. (Basically I am going to have to come back). The staff was really friendly and helpful. We got our smoked meat and bounced. We got home and devoured our meat assortment of the pulled pork, jerk chicken, and spare ribs. We also got some sauces such as the sweet barbecue, the vinaigrette, and jalapeno sauce. I highly recommend getting a assortment so you can dip and try all of them. My favorite was the vinaigrette! The jerk chicken was grilled to perfection and extremely moist. The sandwich comes with these pickled vegetables which really hit it out of the park for me. The spare ribs were also good. The pulled pork also had a nice smokey crispy charr on it. Yum Yum!! Lastly we got the cheesy potatoes and collard greens. Get the cheesy potatoes! Once again I didn't get what I came here for but I still got a pleasureful meal in the end. If you love barbecue, it is a must go! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Spare Ribs, Pulled pork, and Jerk Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Can't say enough about this place. I absolutely love it. This was the 1st food truck I ever tried in Columbus. I quickly became a regular here. The food is outstanding. When I first found them I was just rolling down high street and happened to see a long line. I wondered what the line was for and now I know. This is some real deal bbq. You can't go wrong but I do highly recommend the brisket. :) read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Wagyu brisket special - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I met a few friends here for a UYE. What a perfect day: blue skies, light breeze, whiffs of smoked beef, the ultimate spring afternoon! The few times I've been here before, I've always gotten their brisket. While it's always been top notch, I decided to go out of my comfort zone. Stephen and I shared a full rack of baby back ribs, collard greens, and coleslaw. The gentleman in the window was fast and efficient with our order. They've got it down pat. The ribs were super moist. Pink from the smoking. Perhaps next time, I would get them with light sauce, to taste the meat some more, but nothing bad about them at all! The greens were interesting. First time for collard greens - they have a tart/tangy-ness. Loved the coleslaw. Juicy. I splurged and got the banana pudding - I wanted something sweet. I've always been a giant fan of the pudding/wafers concoction. Haha, I love the fact that it's "served in a 1/4 pound deli container. The smooth texture, rich flavor? Um, I'll take that to go anytime! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Full rack of baby back ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I decided to check out this joint with a friend from Toledo, since he stated he wanted BBQ since he was visiting in town, so I recommended this place since alot of people talked highly about it, but I wasn't for sure how the food was. Well, we went and we both determined that this place was A'IGHT, nothing special at all. I think I might've been more disappointed due to ppl over hyping this place. I would rather patronize City BBQ than Ray Ray's unfortunately. read more

Good, but not nearly the best I've ever had. Not even close. My walk-away impression is "pretty good but really, really over-hyped". Given the long lines, I frankly expected it to be a little better. The dry rub ribs were good, but dry. Sauces were good. Tenderloin was solid. Cole slaw sucked - totally Gordon Food Service. Shame on you, Ray Ray. Mac & cheese was only OK. Rubbery and not that flavorful. Needed salt and really didn't taste much like cheese. Disappointing. Collared Greens and baked beans were very good. Banana pudding was Jello mix. Shame on you. All in all, solidly deserving of 3 1/2 stars but not even close to 5 stars. But don't believe the hype, or give too much credit to those long lines... read more

This is a BBQ joint and I ordered wings. And I'll say this every time if you screw up the wings why should I go for more complicated dishes on your menu. My friend ordered brisket and I was like O hell no!!! I ordered bbq wings plain with the sauce on the side. I asked was it a whole wing, he said no, then I asked if I could get a equal amount of flats and drum sticks and that didn't happen! I got 2 flats and 6 drum sticks. Then instead of plain they had some type of spicy dry rub that I never asked for. Mind you I'm feeding my 2 yr old! Then I told them and they acted like putting shit that you don't ask for on your food is normal. Then on top of some spicy unwarranted dry rub the meat underneath had no flavor only smoke which I love but zero season beyond the dry rub. I went and asked for salt and the woman said the don't have it. That was shocking! The mac n cheese was stove top with nacho cheese... Yuck! And the collard greens were tough, vinegary with hot sauce. It was disgusting. All the smoked meat going around that place but they didn't use it on the greens! They are the type to hide behind hot sauce. Dear white people greens need to be seasoned with smoke meat or don't go near them ( they needed meat tenderizer) Ugh waste your money if you want but they can't get me back on free cocktail night!! read more

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These were great ribs! We got a full rack each... OMG SO much food... but my fat kid is SO happy right now! These had a ton of fall off the bone meat on them. The sauce was absolutely fabulous. We also got a side of baked beans, and these too were amazing. I personally like beef ribs better but these are by far some of the best pork ribs I've eaten. NOTE: You can't really see the truck from High street. Just work your way around the block and you'll see it behind Ace of Cups. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Full rack of pork ribs. (I just drooled on my phone.) - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

You're read it on Yelp before, you'll see it here again: Ray Ray's is the best. This is my favorite food in Columbus, hands down. Do you want tender, juicy beef brisket? Are you looking for smoky, moist pulled pork? Maybe you're in the mood for perfect ribs? Ray Ray's hits every meat note perfectly. From the moment you're in smelling distance, instinctual salivary response takes over; the smoke is brilliant. You won't be disappointed when food hits mouth either. And that's key: the meats are that good even without sauce. Of course, adding a lip-smacking, finger-licking sauce after the fact doesn't hurt (in fact, it's incredible). Factor in those killer sides (a great mac & cheese, perfect collard greens), and this becomes an ideal weekend destination. Yes, Ray Ray's is popular. Yes, you will wait in line if you hit the lunch rush. And yes, you will enjoy it anyway. The hype is real. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Spare ribs with potatoes and collard greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I love Ray Ray's, and it's probably the best BBQ you're going to find around the greater Columbus area, but I can't say it's the best BBQ I've ever had. I'd probably give it a 4.5 star, but the sincerity and awesomeness of the guys running it definitely bump it up to a solid 5. When I say 4.5 star, I'm really just judging the ribs, because that's all I've had recently, although I did have the brisket back in the day when they were over in Mya's (former) spot next to the convenience store, and I remember it being pretty tasty. Anyway, back to the ribs. This latest visit I was feeling pretty ambitious so I got a half rack of baby back ribs with Ray Ray's dry rub and a half rack of the spare ribs with the spicy dry rub. I hadn't had the dry rubs before, so I got an order of their sweet and habanero sauces on the side just in case. When I got back to my house, I realized I may have over ordered, but I managed to slam it all down. The baby back ribs are definitely my favorite as far as the meat goes, but I like the spicy dry rub more. Overall though, I think the rubs could use a bit more flavor, and I ended up using a bit of the habanero and sweet sauces; both of which were very tasty. When I was there around noon this past Sunday, there was a little bit of a line that moved fairly slowly. I'd say it was a good 15-20 minutes before I ordered, so be prepared to wait longer if the line has more than 10-15 people. I will be back, because I really want to try the Jerk Chicken sandwich and try the brisket again, both of which look super tasty. You'll be hard-pressed to find good BBQ around Columbus, and most of Ohio for that matter, so it's nice to have some guys really putting in the effort to pump out quality smoked meats. read more

Always a fun bunch to see when I am hungry for some good eats. Customer service and delicious ribs deserves my 5 stars!

I'm giving this 4 stars for the atmosphere and the fact that it is in Ohio. However, I'm not sure Ray Ray's would hold up against the competition in St. Louis, or other southern BBQ places. Having lived in St. Louis, I can attest to this. Get here early! I got to Ray Ray's at noon, right when it opened and there was already a line. It took 35 minutes to get through it, which actually isn't too bad for BBQ on a weekend. The service is almost Jimmy John's fast - once you order, they almost immediately hand you your food. Get the brisket and pulled pork. It's not the best I've had, but probably the best you'll have around Columbus. They have a fenced in patio area behind Ace of Cups next to their food truck, so you can hang out with some friends and eat your meal.h read more

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This food truck was exceptional. Parked outside of land Grant brewery. They are cooking all the delicious meats on site and the flavor definitely shows. Walk up food truck that offers a wide variety of BBQ and even some jerk style chicken. Had to get a sampler to try everything they offered. Great customer service and quick to deliver some tasty food. Highly recommend visiting a ray Ray's to enjoy all your carnivore needs. Also, portions are large so feel free to share or take some leftovers. read more

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Taste: 4 Value: 3 Service: 3 I came here with Sophia and her boyfriend around 4:30pm on a Sunday. The truck was parked in a parking lot, and there was no problem with parking. There was only one person in line, and two more showed up after us. 1. Grass-fed 1/2 lb beef brisket sandwich with two sides, $11 They have a grass-fed beef brisket special on Sundays. The brisket was pretty good, even though it just came between two pieces of bread, but the sides (baked beans and mac and cheese) were very mediocre. I ended up eating most of the beans and half of the mac and cheese before tossing them. read more

Been coming here for 12 years. It used to be incredible every time and very affordable. Nowadays it's hit or miss. You are either going to get a delicious meal or something pretty inedible. It's an expensive roll of the dice since their prices have almost doubled. read more

What do you do when you're drinking, and you want wings, and you are sitting on the Ace of Cups patio? You get Ray Ray's. Damn. Pick your heat. Get all the sauce on the side. It's alllllll good. My buddy and I split two pounds of wings, and they were done perfectly. I'll have to recommend it to the Wingman. read more

I was slightly disappointed with my stop at Ray Ray's Hog Pit after hearing such exceptional reviews about it. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with a medium side if baked beans after waiting in the slow line for about 15 minutes. This came to $11 which seemed just slightly expensive for a simple sandwich and side from a food truck but nothing outrageous. The brisket was okay but somewhat dry and definitely needed some sauce. I wasn't a fan of the sweet sauce either- it had a cinnamon flavor that really overpowered the rest of the sauce and made it pretty mediocre overall. The bread was average as well. The baked beans, however, we're excellent with nice chunks of chopped pork through. Despite being disappointed with this visit, I may have to give Ray Ray's another shot sometime to see if this visit was simply a fluke. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Beef brisket sandwich with baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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A BBQ joint with a MEATSWEATS box! That is how you market BBQ people! Ray Ray's is the best BBQ outside of Texas. Every piece of BBQ in the MEATSWEATS box was a masterpiece. You can't go wrong any of the meats. I can't wait to go back. Enjoy the moments and live for the BBQ. read more

Food - If you've never been here, get 1 of everything. Get bulk meat, not the sandwiches. The bread from the sandwiches just masks the flavor of the meat. Jerk chicken: juicy, flavorful, tender Pulled Pork: probably the best pulled pork I've had when it's topped with their sweet bbq sauce Smoked Beef Brisket: wow this was fatty. the meat was good, flavorful, the crust could be a bit chewy, but there was 1 ounce of pure fat out of the 4oz I ordered.... Baby Back Ribs: really tough.. the meat wasn't falling off the bone like it should have. And there was waaayyy too much dry rub on it. I've had way better ribs from anywhere else. Mac & Cheese: perfect amount of cheese. love the variety of noodles in it! Get there right at noon to beat the worst lines. The prices are about average for barbecue places (like at Jazz & Rib Fest). Loved everything except the ribs and beef brisket. Definitely a step above other BBQ joints around Columbus, but not amazing. How do you mess up ribs and brisket like that? read more

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Finally tried it yesterday after hearing great things. Purchased a pound each brisket, pulled pork, hot sausage, 3 bone baby back, and a lg cheesey tators.....$60. Got home to food that I wouldn't walk across the street to get. The brisket was salty as h#$$, the pork was mostly fat, the ribs were average, and the sausage was awful!!! The tators were delicious! Not worth the cost and DEFINITELY not worth the wait. read more

Be advised to all reading this. Go ahead and swing by other rib restaurants then that way you'll realize what you have been missing once you eat here. I'm able to travel for work and I've had Lots of smoked meats of all variations. I live here in Ohio and I consider this place as The Absolute Best in Ohio.,,,, Hands Down.!!!! BBQ sauce is an important factor in this as well (and at times way over complicated) but after I hammered down a half slab of ribs THEN realized I forgot to add sauce is when I knew I found MY RIB JOINT. read more

IG: @motorcitymunchers In Ohio State for the day so I can't miss the opportunity to check out how Buckeye's eat! I was lucky to come on Sunday's bc that's the only day they serve grass fed brisket with dogfish ale BBQ sauce on the side! Half slab of ribs with Caroline vinegar based sauce and the collared greens and baked beans were just the best!! IG Poster: @jayarra read more

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Was excited to try this place as I saw good reviews. We were very disappointed. We ordered the meat sampler, 1 lb of ribs and a side of greens and mac n cheese. We did not get our mac n cheese but baked beans instead even though our receipt reflected what we actually ordered. The sides were actually the best thing about the meal. The ribs tasted like smoke and there was no meat on them. Nothing but a pound of bones! The pulled pork was tasteless. The brisket was not that tender. The chicken was weird. The smoked sausage had a good taste but the skin was tough. None of the bbq even smelled good! Out $62 and still peeved about it the next day! What a waste. read more

This is by far the best BBQ I've had in Columbus. Moving to Ohio from the south, it was the one thing I missed most. City BBQ doesn't come close to having the same love in their food. My must haves: Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac n Cheese, and Pudding. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Tasty bbq and amazing customer service!! Came right before they closed and they gave us extra portions of the meat they had left since they had run out of the brisket. They gave a free pup cup for my dog, which is a hefty cup full of beef trimmings!! My dog's new fav BBQ joint read more

This is the way brisket should be done. For 6 dollars you get an amazing sandwich that has been perfectly cooked to tenderness, and optional home made BBQ sauce. I never expected to find such a good BBQ place but, just off of North high street tucked away, you can get your fixing. They have pulled pork, decently priced ribs, the brisket of course and sides. I will be back! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Brisket sandwich- juicy, tender, and amazing flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Hands down, by far, the best brisket that my husband and I have ever eaten! The pulled pork is stellar, and the ribs are great, too. Their sauce is phenomenal! But the star of the show is definitely the brisket. Anyone can smoke a big fatty pig and have it turn out well, but brisket takes a true BBQ artist. And Ray Ray's has definitely elevated barbeque to an art form! If you like BBQ, and you are within a 100-mile radius of the Columbus area, you absolutely must make a pilgrimage to the University area to Ray Ray's. We've lived in Columbus for 21 years, and we are kicking ourselves for wasting our time and money at any other BBQ place in the area. From now on, nothing but Ray Ray's will do, even though it takes us a half hour to get here from the 'burbs. read more

Love, love, love Ray Ray's. The food is always on point and there is just something great about getting food from a truck. Great options for meat - ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken. The sides are really great too! Be sure to check out their FB page to know about some specials that they periodically run. Be sure to leave some time if trying to go for lunch, the line can get a little long during the day. Also, parking can be tough with it being right on High. Plan ahead for a few steps. read more

The best barbeque in Columbus. If you're planning to go, get there early though, as the food truck sometimes runs out of food at the later hours. There is a patio in the back that you can sit at, or you can take the food to go. I've had the brisket and the ribs, along with an assortment of sides (mac and cheese was especially good), and all were delicious, smoky, very rich in flavor, and all around delicious. I've been back probably 2-3 times afterwards and it never fails to disappoint. read more