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    Ed P.

    The Wicked Hickory food truck has been serving up smoked meats for at least a couple of years. Their menu is unique in the way that their meats (pork, brisket, and chicken) are served. Once you settle on your meat you pick the style from the choice of bun, tacos, pita, BBQ bowl, or nachos. And then you pick the toppings with choices like southern slaw, picnic slaw, island slaw, wicked style, or Texas style. I ordered the pork BBQ bowl style ($9), which means the pork was served over red beans and rice. I also picked island slaw for the topping, which combines pineapple, jalapenos, cabbage, and cilantro. This was really good and even with all of the toppings I could still taste a bit of a nice smoky flavor in the pork. The beans, rice, and pineapple all worked really well together. I also ordered the chicken tacos for my wife ($9 for 2). This was ordered topped with southern slaw that featured cider vinegar, cabbage, and carrot. This was also a solid choice, but overall I preferred the pork to the chicken. Smoked chicken tends to be a little dryer, so the wet cider vinegar was a good topping to compliment and the flavors combined well. This one needed a little extra sauce to truly bring it all together. Wicked Hickory has solid smoked meats, which are essential for any BBQ spot. And the creativity they have put into their menu offerings helps to distinguish them from other BBQ restaurants.

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    Tom J.

    The best thing a business can do, in my mind, is offer a good product, but near equally important to me is that it offer decent value as well. Wicked Hickory - a bbq-focused food truck - mostly succeeds at the former, but not so much with the latter I like how they have the menu laid out, and like many other new places, there is an easy comparison to Chipotle in that you pick a meat, then a style (sandwich, tacos, nachos, etc) and a topping (slaw, cheese sauce, onions/pickles, etc). This makes ordering fairly easy, which is important in a food truck to keep lines moving The meats I tried (chopped brisket and pulled pork) were fairly good, with a mild smokey flavor and plenty moist and tender. I would not go so far as to say that they were as good as the best of either I have had in Cincinnati, but I did enjoy them. However, the 2 dollar upcharge to add brisket to mac and cheese got me only 3 marble sized pieces, and there was maybe 2 ounces of pork on the 7 dollar pulled pork nachos, which were themselves not all that big of a serving. Further, the nachos were made with grocery store round chips and did not include many toppings, which is one of the hallmarks of any good serving of nachos. They spruce up a very mediocre (and tiny) mac and cheese with some dry rub, but it isn't enough to overcome the fact that this side is very dry and lacking in flavor, though the macaronis themselves were cooked perfectly with just a tiny bit of chew. I like how the bbq sauces are outside, so the customer can choose whatever sauce(s) and in whatever amount they like. There are about a half dozen varieties. Of these, unless you are the type that drinks hot sauce and likes it, avoid the 'Wicked' sauce - I took a chance with just a couple of drops to try. Since I'm a guy, I probably shouldn't mention the tears that formed in my eyes initially, right? My mouth was burning for a good hour or so afterward. If you like that sort of thing - and I know some of you do :-) - go for it!

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    I was at a wedding these guys catered and the food was fantastic! Service was great too--they're super nice! 10/10 would recommend!

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    Lucius Q

    Lucius Q

    4.0
    (416 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$$$

    This spot is legit. My family and I were visiting the Cincinnati area for the first time and came…read moreacross Pendleton Lucius Q as a good BBQ spot recommended by DDD. It was so good the first time, we hit it again this afternoon. Cool, relaxed feel inside, great service and great food. Jameela served us on both visits and she was awesome. Everything we tried was good, but my favorite was the Pendleton Porker and the banana pudding for dessert. If we're ever back in town, Lucius Q is on the top of our list!

    Tucked into the heart of Pendleton, Lucius Q is the kind of place that pulls you in before you even…read morereach the door--the irresistible aroma of smoked meat drifting out onto the street is enough to make you stop in your tracks (and immediately start craving barbecue). Every visit feels like a treat, but lately they've taken things up a notch with a lineup of signature cocktails. I tried the espresso martini, and it was outstanding--smooth, balanced, and the perfect complement to the bold, smoky flavors coming out of the kitchen. As for the food, it's consistently excellent. The dry rub wings are my go-to: perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat and flavor, and even better when paired with their bama white sauce. If you're leaning sandwich, you can't go wrong with a pulled pork or pulled chicken sammy topped with their Carolina gold sauce--it's tangy, slightly sweet, and completely addictive. And the fries? Thick-cut, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside--exactly what great fries should be. Beyond the food and drinks, Lucius Q really shines as a place to gather. They have a fantastic event space that comfortably holds around 50 people--perfect for parties or private events. It's also one of the rare downtown spots with plenty of TVs, making it a great place to catch a game. Add in live music most Fridays and a great outdoor patio for those perfect Cincinnati weather days, and it's easy to see why this place is always buzzing. Lucius Q is one of those spots I simply can't walk past without slowing down and breathing it in. Whether you're a Pendleton regular or just passing through downtown Cincinnati, it's a must-visit that delivers every single time.

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    Bee’s Barbecue - OTR

    Bee’s Barbecue - OTR

    4.7
    (90 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$

    Bee's bbq is a quaint little place. The second you walk in the door you are met with the light…read morearoma of the bbq smoke, It smells wonderful! The bar is to the left and a few booths are to the right. A few more booths are in the back beyond the bar. You go to the bar to place your orders. The food was simple and delicious. We tried the bee sting (specialty pulled pork sandwich) and the sliced brisket sandwich, as well as the fresh bbq beans, light and flaky cornbread muffins, and the crisp sidewinder fries. Everything was wonderful and the beer was ice cold! Additional sauces are on table, enjoy!

    Hmmm. First...great location and great bartenders and staff... some of the nicest people I have…read moreever met. They were attentive and all had great energy. The decor and energy in the room was great! The food was slightly above average. My sis had two different types of ribs. My niece had the jack fruit sandwich. I had the brisket Philly. My Philly was okay. There was nothing crazy good about it. I would not go back for it. The ribs were meaty and tasty but, again, not anything to write home about. My niece did not like her sandwich. All in all, I would g g I back to the bar because of the wonderful bartender. But I would order something other than what we ordered. The portions were ample. So that's positive....but I have had better. They get three stars, largely driven by how fun it is and because of the bartenders - not the food.

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    Midwest Best Bbq & Creamery

    Midwest Best Bbq & Creamery

    4.3
    (331 reviews)
    23.8 km
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    I got 6 wings of their dillonator & 6 of their g-funk wings. They know exactly what they are doing…read morehere with their BBQ. I also got some baked beans and a corn muffin. I wish I ordered 5 instead of 1. I can eat those all day long. Never have I ever had cornbread that bomb in my life. Come get you some! The lovely lady upfront with the red curly hair was nice and helpful. The other cashier which was a young boy also seemed pretty nice! If you're craving BBQ, ya'll gotta come try this spot out. It's right off the freeway. Nice building with a good amount of seating.

    Look, as the winner of the 1992 Barbecue Competition, with Gary Burbank as judge, I'm basically the…read moreLeBron James of ribs. I've eaten my way through every smokehouse in Cincinnati, so when I say Midwest Best BBQ is the real deal, believe me. My arteries are practically Yelp-certified. The team of servers and cooks seems like they recruited an entire football team of young men from the University of Cincinnati; service so fast you'd think they were running a two-minute drill, attentive enough to make your mom jealous, and coordinated like they're protecting the quarterback only this time, the quarterback is your pulled-pork sandwich. Their wings, rubs, and sauces? Every single flavor profile was so good I nearly proposed to the coleslaw. And don't get me started on the G-Funk wings. They're delightful, though naming wings after a rap genre means you half expect Dr. Dre to hand you wet wipes. And let's talk about the smoking schedule. They've got a night smoker and a day smoker, which sounds less like a BBQ setup and more like a buddy-cop movie: "Day Smoker plays by the rules, Night Smoker breaks 'em, but together they deliver justice... in the form of brisket." Mark, one of the owners, literally smokes meat during a half-day shift with the love and passion of a Michelin-star chef who moonlights as Cupid. This guy makes ribs like he's serenading them. If Hallmark made a "Brisket Romance" channel, Mark would star in every single movie. I bought several pounds of meat to take home. Not "a pound." Several. Because nothing says "self-control" like hiding a bag of smoked chicken behind your kale in the fridge. Exclamation point. Period. Now, location... ...here's the kicker. They're hidden off the road over a hundred yards. That's right, it's the Area 51 of BBQ. You basically need Google Maps, a Sherpa, and divine intervention to find them. Yet, somehow, when you do, it feels like stumbling upon the Ark of the Covenant... ...only tastier, and fewer Nazis melting. Inside? Casual. TVs locked on Bengals or Reds games, so you can watch disappointment while you eat happiness. Patio? Shaded. Perfect for when you want to sweat from the hot sauce, not the sun. The sides? Top echelon. Beans, slaw, cornbread, each one a little sidekick to the main meat superhero. And for the low-carb crowd, this place is a protein paradise. Keto bros rejoice: you can bench-press your brisket guilt-free. Bottom line: Midwest Best BBQ doesn't just feed you, it baptizes you in smoke, sauce, and joy. And if you're not leaving with meat sweats, did you even go?

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    The spread. Macaroni and cheese, lemon pepper and g funk wangs
    The spread. Macaroni and cheese, lemon pepper and g funk wangs
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    Montgomery Inn - The Boathouse

    Montgomery Inn - The Boathouse

    3.3
    (822 reviews)
    1.0 km
    $$

    I just held a private event for my family's annual reunion, bringing in people from all over the…read moreUnited States at one of the private rooms at the Boathouse. The food was amazing at the buffet with phenomenal service from start to finish. The servers were personable, attentive and went way beyond to make this an amazing experience. We were served our salads, with our choice of homemade salad dressings, seated at table-clothed tables. Drinks were brought to us as we entered our room. Ribs and chicken plus the sides, were served to us as we went through the line; more than enough food for our hungry eaters. When we finished and held our annual business meeting, our wonderful servers asked how we would like our remaining food to be packaged and then created carry-out packages for everything that was left. I don't know where in Cincinnati you could get that kind of service coupled with excellent food and a facility with the character and ambiance of the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. It gave our guests a true flavor of, and for, our wonderful city. The event manager was absolutely the best to arrange this event so that it met our needs, and worked with me to the night before, to make it become the best reunion facility ever. And last but not least, the food was perfect! Thank you for the experience Montgomery Inn Boathouse and Tonya!

    Have you ever been away from someone or some place for a while and when you return you can pick up…read morewhere you left off? Well, the Montgomery in Boathouse is that place and always a must stop when I'm in town because the ribs are always cooked to perfection and the staff is always on point. On this night, I ordered a slab of ribs, Saratoga chips, and a salad. No surprises there. Not much has changed in almost 40 years of coming to The Boathouse, just the hours and maybe the bibs. Ties are not as common nowadays. I also like the distance between the new stadium and the Boathouse. I was able to park under the stadium walk to the Montgomery Inn and back to the stadium for a matchup against the Royals. Great parking, great seats, great ribs, great walk, great night and for under $150 with generous tip, which spectacular deal. $52 Reds, $30 parking, $66 meal and tip. :) I admit I have only tried their ribs and they're always amazing!! Fun fact, I also had 30 slabs shipped back to Denver for a party and they cooked up perfectly and the sauce was delectable! Everyone loved them! People still ask me about the epic rib party I held! If you are in Cincinnati and looking for an amazing night out with an after dinner walk, concert, ballgame, or even to enjoy the view be sure to stop by The Boathouse and make it a night to remember.

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