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Real Smoq'ed BBQ

4.0 (243 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Dolores T.

Ivy was very helpful as this was our first time here. It is a hidden gem around the corner of the westside market. Plenty of flavors and food choices to try. Today we went with the bbq pork and Mac n Chs entree. I had collard greens and cornbread. Wow packs with great flavors. My friend had a po boy and wanted to try the bbq chicken with fries. All so good and she liked the collard greens. The service was amazing. The place was clean and energetic. During early hours not so busy so bring your empty stomach and kids.

Pulled Pork and Fries

We were so glad that we tried this place. Getting right to the point -- the food was wonderful! We ordered several items to feed a small group waiting for us to bring lunch. Mel and staff* (correctly) prepared and labeled each order. Our family enjoyed ribs, chicken, brisket (the flat cut), and pulled pork. The baked beans, greens, fries, and cole slaw were equally enjoyed. If we come back to the area, we will want to give this place a visit. They were genuinely welcoming and patient with us "first timers". To top it off, the soundtrack of the South played in the background of the clean and nostalgic setting. Our visit was a truly positive experience. Many thanks Real Smoq'ed BBQ team!

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Steve H.

Overall, I give Real Smoq'd BBQ three stars (only because I couldn't give it 3 1/2 stars). I'll start out with the facility itself. This is exactly how a BBQ joint should look and smell. The interior is small, but has about six or seven tables of four seats. As we sat and enjoyed our meal, many people came in for pickup orders, but I could imagine it gets difficult to find a seat at busy times. The ambiance is what you'd expect out of a BBQ joint...plenty of photos and memorabilia everywhere. Five stars for the location! Now on to the service. We were greeted immediately and the servers brought our food to our table promptly. Five stars for the service! The food only gets three stars. I've traveled to many states and have tried BBQ from all over. Lately, I've been trying to find the best BBQ in Cleveland. I read a lot about Real Smoq'd BBQ, so I was expecting five-star food. Whenever I eat BBQ, I start out with the sides. Usually, if a BBQ joint has great sides, the meat is going to be excellent. I had collard greens that were very bland. There wasn't much if any seasoning/pepper on the greens. This is the first time I didn't finish a side of collard greens. Onto the meats: I ordered the Ultimate Platter with three meats: Ribs, Brisket, Sausage. Somehow, I ended up with pulled pork as well...so bonus! I started with the sausage because it looked amazing, and it was. This was the best meat on the platter. The exterior was almost crunchy and the interior was as tender as ever with great flavor. After that, I went for the brisket and that's when things really took a turn for the worst. The brisket was slathered in a tasty BBQ sauce, which helped to mask the overdone brisket I was served. I was worried I was going to break a tooth on the hard edges of the brisket, that's how crusty the meat was. Much of the meat I received was inedible, and I didn't finish it. The pulled pork was tender and matched well with the BBQ sauce. Finally, I dug into the ribs. With Real Smoq'd BBQ winning best ribs in Cleveland in the past, my expectations were sky high. I was a bit disappointed. The ribs were fattier than what you'd expect and were a little mushy. Overall, I'd go back to Real Smoq'd BBQ because the flavor is there, they just missed a bit on the meat they served me. That could be completely different on a second visit.

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Lashawara B.

The food and customer service were great! The young lady was ready giving eye contact and a smile when I was deciding on my meal. The food was great the smells made my stomach wanting it even more! Service was moving slow and she came from behind the counter to make sure I was good! That's A1!!! People don't care like that nowadays so that made me want to visit this place every time I'm here! #detroitgirl #sweetnz IG LOVEMESWEETS

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Charles L D.

Had a craving for barbecue so decided to try Real Smoq'ed BBQ and I will definitely return! I ordered the 3 wings/3 bones combo and my husband ordered the Brisket Mac - both were well prepared and tasty. The server was nice and helped us decide what to order; we also received our food pretty quick. The ambiance is casual and although we chose to dine-in, there were several takeout orders throughout our visit - popular spot!

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Food fed my soul oh my god. That was fire. Do yall cater weddings??? Love the music the workers all upbeat attitude. Love love love.

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Glow was awesome! Food was excellent and service was great! Will be back for sure next time we make it to Cleveland!

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Food was great and the service exceptional. That Glo is da bomb I would come back and eat here again.

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The food and service were awesome! Melanie and Eddie were great and accommodated my dairy allergy! Will definitely be coming back :)

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