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    Smokehouse 91

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tracee P.

    Soul bowl, it does not come this way. It's not on the menu but I order cornbread, brisket chopped, smoked sausage, macaroni & cheese and greens. We call it a Soul food bowl, let me know if you try it this way. The service is always fast, everything is ready on the line and hot. The service is amazing, and the food is very flavorful. If you dine in, they also have dessert.

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    Steve H.

    I don't hand out five-star reviews often but this place was so good I couldn't find a reason to deduct a star. For the past couple of years, I've been on the search for the best BBQ in the Cleveland area. See my other reviews for my thoughts on Mabels, Smokin' BBQ, Woodstock, Landmark, and some others. My search might be over. To date, Smokehouse 91 is the absolute best BBQ in Cleveland, but it's not perfect. It's located in a small strip mall on Route 91. The parking lot was full and very difficult to find a spot. In fact, my wife almost got hit by an Amazon driver pulling in and another driver backing out--so be careful! Outside of that...Smokehouse 91 knocks it out of the park. The service is great and set-up the way a BBQ joint should be. Pick your meats...add your sides...hit the sauce station...and then eat. As always, I try to sample as many meats as I can during my BBQ visits, and today my party had a turkey sandwich, baby back ribs, smoked turkey, sliced brisket (fatty), a smoked poblano pepper sausage, and the star of the show--a beef short rib. Our sides included macaroni and cheese and the collard greens. You also get a small sampling of cole slaw pickles, and white bread with your meats. I'll start with the sides, because as I've said in my other BBQ reviews, if the restaurant puts the time in to make quality sides, then their meat is usually fantastic. My daughter and I both gave the mac-and-cheese five stars out of five. "It was so creamy, powerful, and it had the right texture," according to my daughter. I'm a huge fan of collard greens but every BBQ restaurant in Cleveland has let me down. Smokehouse 91 came up with an excellent collard green, filled with meat and just the right spicing. Five stars. The cole slaw gets four stars. It hits the right texture--I like mine a bit runny--but was a bit off on the flavor. Now for the meats: Brisket This is hands down the best brisket in the Cleveland area. It could use a bit more pepper--again, I inject my personal preferences--but it had a great looking bark and held up to the bend test. I read one review that stated the brisket didn't have a smoke ring. My brisket certainly did...not that it matters outside of appearance. The brisket was the first thing I saw when I walked in the door, and I immediately could tell this place was going to be legit. Five stars. Turkey The turkey had a great flavor profile along with being very moist. "It's the best I've had" said my wife. "It was really juicy and had a nice flavor." Five stars. Poblano Pepper Sausage Where is the eye-popping emoji when you need it? The sausage was pulled out of a vat of juice. My first thought was the sausage would be waterlogged...and it was, to a point. Much to my surprise, it worked well. Every bite included a splash of that poblano pepper juice and it was fantastic. Five stars. Baby Back Ribs I saved the ribs for last because it was the only part of the meal that isn't getting five stars. The ribs had a softer texture than I like and the flavor was off a bit (I didn't add any extra sauce). I'd have liked to see a bit more bark as well as a stickier texture, but that doesn't mean we didn't like the ribs. I'd certainly order them again (and spoiler, I will!). Three stars. Overall, our visit to Smokehouse 91 went very well--and there's a bonus butcher shop next door. There are only about four square tables and three high tops inside, so seating is very limited. I think that's going to become a problem as word spreads about this place. We already know the parking lot is an issue, but don't let that deter you from giving this spot a try. I think you'll become a regular.

    Anthony G.

    Excellent dinner this evening. People were very friendly, patient as we browsed the menu board, and answered questions. Format is order at the counter with a few tables and some high counter space. Very clean. The brisket sandwich with slaw and pickles was amazing. Great flavor and very fresh. Pulled pork was good as well. Both were overstuffed. Any meat that fell out of the sandwich allowed me to use sampling the BBQ sauce bar which had many great options. The Mac and cheese was very good . Cornbread had great flavor and tasted fresh. Overall a great meal and worth a stop if you enjoy barbecue.

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    Phillip R.

    I got some lean brisket, smoke turkey and greens with pulled pork. Food was good as always no complaints from me. They are very nice and clean. Change gloves a lot . Was very helpful and patient it was an older lady in front of me and she was on the phone and they worked with her to find something she would like like.

    Ross D.

    This was worth the five and a half hour drive from Indy. It started with outstanding customer service and ended with the best bbq I've ever had in my life! The ribs were competition worthy. The brisket was the most perfect brisket ever made. The turkey was so good that I almost didn't believe it was turkey. The Mac and cheese was amazing. If you live in Cleveland and you like BBQ, I don't know why you'd eat anywhere other than Smokehouse 91. It's smoked perfection!

    Doni F.

    Just had a fantastic late lunch at Smokehouse 91, and let me tell you, those five-star reviews are spot on! Having spent 15 years living and working in Texas, I make it a point to return often, and their ribs and pulled pork are straight out of a BBQ lover's dream--just like you'd find on the BBQ Trail in Northwest Austin! I tried the Babyback ribs and I can't recommend them enough. My friend had a massive pulled pork sandwich with pickles and coleslaw that was simply delicious. I also ordered their greens, which were fantastic, plus their cornbread was a real treat. Everything was top-notch! I'll definitely be heading back and even picked up some of their rub to celebrate BBQ season! The atmosphere is casual, the place is clean, and the service was excellent!

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    This is a best kept secret for our village! Just quality and reasonable prices! The food is home made and never disappoints.

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    Well smoked brisket and ribs. Sides too salty. Get the fatty brisket as lean was too dry.

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    Delicious! And we're comparing it to a recent trip to San Antonio Texas. Very impressed.

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    11 months ago

    Overpriced and the workers are rude. Will not be coming back and believe it or not. There are better places to get barbecue then there.

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    Oak and Embers Tavern

    3.6
    (424 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Great service from Anthony. We sat at a high top table in the bar area which made us eligible for…read morethe happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers! We had the BLT Deviled Eggs. For a gluten free version we had the fried green tomatoes on a separate plate. They were kind enough to put the yolk spread in a cup for the tomatoes as well. Nice touch. Love these deviled eggs. Big fan. I did share the full rack of their amazing ribs with my son and we ordered an extra side of their unique baked beans. Their sauce is so far from the basic!! The spices and red peppers were a great addition. I'm also a big fan of sweet potato fries. Can never get enough. We also had a member of our family request a mock tail and the bartender came to the table to help make a spectacular tequilaless sunrise selection. They really take the extra step here along with providing compostable take home containers. Thank you for being environmentally responsible.

    We decided to go back to Oak and Embers after a long absence since we enjoyed dining there in the…read morepast. This was a big mistake!! We were seated at our table and waited 25 minutes for wait staff to take our drink order. Another 20-minute wait to put in our dinner order. We were then told they were out of filets, salmon, chicken and waffles, and meat loaf. I finally ordered a side salad and pulled pork sandwich and my wife a specialty salad. My salad had a lot of old lettuce and was not so great. Another 25 minutes went by and we got our meals. My sandwich was cold in the middle and the smash potatoes were tasteless. The other salad also had similar issues. The server had many excuses for the lack of entrees available and the slow service such as how busy the kitchen was, etc. Will not be going back. Sam B.

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    Smokin' Joe's BBQ

    Smokin' Joe's BBQ

    2.3
    (4 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Decided, on a whim, to stop at Smokin' Joe's BBQ today. The spot used to hold a Chicken & Waffles…read moreeatery so I was curious to see how the new place would measure up. The lady who took my order was very nice and personable. I ordered one of my favorite dishes of all time - a Po' Boy (with spicy BBQ sauce). A regular side with the Po' Boy is offered at $1.00. So I jumped at the chance to try the mac n cheese. The order came up pretty fast. I went to the liquor store for a Snapple a couple businesses away and by the time I walked back to my car, my order was done. So about 5-7 minutes. The Po' Boy came in a little to-go box. I let out a Darth Vader, "NOOOOOOOO!" when I saw the size. Luckily, It was nom nomz. Also, something to note here, the sauce was not spicy at all (but it was yummy). The slaw that was piled on, along with the fries and BBQ sauce, was delicious. Thumbs up! Now, the mac n cheese was a tad bit disappointing. It could have used some, how do you say, STANK on it. Seasoning the cheese (or using two types of cheese, perhaps) would have gone a long way. It wasn't terrible nor was it dry - it just needed a little (ok a lot of) umpf. Oh and can we discuss how TINY the portion was?! Come guys, I know you're a new establishment but you're not gonna make a lot of people happy with children under 5 portion sizes. Smokin' Joe's BBQ is perfect for lunch (sans the mac) but you'd have to double your order for something a bit more filling. With that said, I will be back for the Po' Boy and I want to try out the ribs as well.

    Hard to notice from the street but don't worry, you're not missing much. The first thing I ordered…read morewas their version of a strawberry mojito. It was watered down as if it was a mojito made by white claw. Now let's dive into the food. We ordered "quesamole" which is exactly as it sounds, queso and guacamole mixed, but with brisket. This appetizer was decent and I'm in no way a guacamole fan. For the main course I ordered a combo plate of sweet and saucy ribs, sweet and spicy shrimp, and baked Mac and cheese. Deep sigh. Let's begin with the mac and cheese, or should I say cheese. There appeared to be several penne noodles mixed with cheese beneath an inch thick layer of melted cheese. I can't stress enough how much cheese there was. The ratio of cheese to noodles was probably 80/20. Was not a fan. Next were the sweet and saucy ribs which seemed like they started with a bad cut of meat. There was fat in places where there shouldn't have been. My ribs could've come from a bad rack, but fine, don't serve that rack. The sauce was very mid tier. Not awful but nothing to write home about. The combo plate came with three bones; I ate one, picked over the second, and left the third. Last and certainly not least were the sweet and spicy shrimp. There wasn't anything sweet or spicy about these shrimp. If there was a sauce that was supposed to come with them, it didn't. However, the shrimp is what saved this restaurant from one star island. They were fried perfectly to a golden brown crisp. Not over cooked in the slightest bit. Shrimp is a delicate protein because it absorbs practically anything it makes contact with during the cooking process. A lot of places fail at fried shrimp by having dirty grease. This was not the case. If I had to recommend anything here, I'd say order a beer and the shrimp. Overall, I wouldn't say avoid this place, but if you are making a visit, don't have high expectations.

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    Chicken Ranch

    Chicken Ranch

    4.5
    (136 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    At first, when I saw that the Korean fried chicken sandwich was $17, I was slightly outraged,…read moreespecially since it didn't even come with fries or any kind of side. Then I got the sandwich, and I was like, actually, $17 is a more than fair price, LOL. For a second, I attempted to eat it with my hands, but its size made it an unwieldy experience. So I ate it with a knife and fork. And it was DELICIOUS. The sandwich came with a big piece of crispy fried chicken that the bun could barely contain. The chicken was fried fresh, so it was hot and juicy. In addition to being hot in temperature, it was hot spice-wise. It came with candied jalapeños, soy chili jam, pickles, and Sriracha. The spice was balanced well with some nice sweetness and a tasty kale slaw that added some brightness to the sandwich. Even the bun itself was delicious. The place is mainly a takeout spot, but there are a few tables if you want to dine in. The water is self-serve. There are cups and a sport cooler in front of the counter.

    First time here! I was greeted immediately with a smile and a hello…read more There are so many eateries in this area. Today I decided to try food I hadn't had before. I pulled up the Chicken Ranch menu online and decided I would try them. It is a small establishment. Tables were clean. There is seating inside and two small tables outside for diners. The manager was explaining they make everything fresh and offered to answer any questions I had. I took a look at the specials then decided on a two piece crispy tenders meal. It came with a jalapeño corn muffin. It was 10 dollars and I chose a chocolate chip cookie with caramel and pecans in it because, why not. My chicken was delicious. I chose hot honey sauce because I was curious. It was so spicy and cleaned my sinuses right up. The sauce came on the side, thank goodness for that. The muffin was OK. It would have been better warmed. The cookie: sooooo good. Because I was being nice, I gave my kid a piece, but next time I will eat it in the car before I get home, like the pros do.

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