The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Ohio — 2026

We compared all 671 BBQ joints in Ohio on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Bob’s Backyard BarbequeLancaster

(740) 422-8848 Website View listing

#2 · City BarbequeColumbus

(614) 538-8890 Website View listing

#3 · 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-QWaynesville

(513) 897-1572 Website View listing

#4 · Lager Heads BBQ SmokehouseMedina Smokehouse

(330) 725-1947 Website View listing

#5 · Kona Grill - ColumbusColumbus

(614) 569-3465 Website View listing

#6 · Maverick SmokehouseDefiance Smokehouse

(419) 576-5556 Website View listing

#7 · Alabama QueCincinnati

(513) 376-8781 Website View listing

#8 · The ApertureCincinnati

(513) 872-1970 Website View listing

#9 · Rudy's SmokehouseSpringfield BrisketRibsPulled porkSmokehouseBBQ chicken

(937) 324-0884 Website View listing

#10 · City BarbequeCincinnati

(513) 201-3030 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.