Stopped in on a Friday about 3:30pm for a quick cocktail and sat at the nearly empty bar. The good news is that the full menu was available. The bad news is that the hubby and I went out to lunch earlier so we weren't very hungry but the delicious smells emanating from the back were just too hard to resist! We split a sliced brisket sandwich and upgraded to fries as the side. The brisket literally fell apart in the mouth, it was so tender. Super tasty although next time I would add the onion, pickles, and slaw to the sammy. read more

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Ive been thinking about these wings for three days. Perfect cook. Crispy.. and then they had the audacity to dry rub them in grippo seasoning. Just an absolute banger. The staff is cool and patient, they know everything about the varieties of wings and can lead you right. As far as the ambience... it's a bar: go have fun and be cool. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Cincy Light - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great bbq spot for Otr. Wings are really good, you sauce them yourself so you can try a couple sauces. The brisket cheesesteak is delish and very unique. Love the creamy Mac. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My wife and I were in Cincinnati for a long weekend and we headed out from our hotel and after about a fifteen minute walk we entered the bar and sat down to order a beer. They had Sierra Nevada on special, yes please. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with chips and a salad on the side. The sandwich was brought out by our fantastic server while we sat on the outside porch and watched the world go by. The pork was piled high and juicy and went well with the pale ale. Nice bun and crispy chips went with the beautiful house salad. It was a perfect dinner. There were a lot of locals inside chatting and enjoying their Friday afternoon. Give this place a try for great beer and food! read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Pulled pork sandwich and house salad - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Get there EARLY to avoid experiencing items selling out... I sadly did not get to try the ribs. The brisket had a nice bark and taste. The smoked lemon pepper wings were good. Their ranch is the best ranch I've had!!! The greens were good, had a nice kick. I love that they have everything you need already at the table, condiments, wet naps, paper towels. Give them a try! read more

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Brisket sandwich was amazing, top notch. Didn't over sauce the sandwich, just onions, pickles and a small amount of sauce and plenty of meat falling out to nibble after. Definitely going back to try the wings and get another brisket sandwich. read more

Legit BBQ made onsite. Loved the brisket plate & smoked turkey. The greens are terrific. The beans aren't too sweet, just right. The house made cheesecake is worth a trip itself. Great bar ambiance, you feel right at home. read more

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Great spot to get some food before going to the FC game. The Arni's is a kinda grooving jive. Music and great staff make it a great place. The food was served quickly and cooked perfectly. The greens were awesome too. Loved the u e tea and it was few and kept full read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Full rack of pork ribs and a pound of brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We were in Cincinnati for a weekend and anytime I travel, I look for the best BBQ spots to hit. I heard a lot about Bee's and we gave it a try on a busy Saturday afternoon. My order consisted of two meats: brisket and sausage, as well as collard greens, and their creamy mac and cheese. At $24, the meal was priced about where you'd expect compared to other BBQ joints. I always sample the sides first. If a restaurant puts time into creating delicious-tasting sides, the meat is usually even better. The collard greens were satisfactory, although I like mine with a bit more pepper. The mac and cheese was very tasty. Both the brisket and sausage hit the spot. The bark on the brisket contained a lot of flavor, and the sausage had a bit of a snap to it with each tasty bite. All in all, it was a great visit to a new BBQ spot and one I'll revisit when I'm in town. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Two-meat tray with brisket, sausage, and two sides: collard greens and mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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After the art museum we walked down to Bee's. Quiet Thursday at 2 PM, John greeted us from behind the bar, making us feel welcomed. Brisket Sandwich with banana peppers was fantastic, moist and flavorful! I suspect their coleslaw was made in-house and was very tasty. I hope to pass this way again, I'll stop at Bee's. read more

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Ordered: meat plate x 2, cole slaw and Mac and cheese Such a lowkey, great bbq restaurant in cincy. A food tour group walked in right after us so you know it's good. We sat at the bar, it was clean, our server was kind and the food came out fast. We chose the brisket- it was well seasoned and I love the bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The Cole slaw was perfectly light to balance everything out. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Meat plate x 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Nice service and fair prices. You order food through the bar and they bring it out to you. I thought the bartender was nice and still attentive even though he has to make drinks too. I got collared greens, mac and cheese, and brisket. All good! The place seems to get busier around 3 pm but getting there at 2 there was tables available. read more

Delicious Downtown BBQ! We stopped by Bee's before an Fc Cincinnati soccer game, ordered all types of things, and were blown away by everything we ate. I put it toe to toe with any local BBQ joint. We had a pulled pork sandwich that came with home made Saratoga chips. Then had to try some lemon pepper wings and a special Serrano cheddar sausage. And of course we had to do some cornbread too. All bangers. The sting sauce can really add a kick to your order too highly recommend. The quality of meat and flavor sets Bee's apart. read more

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THE BEESTING!! To die for. This is truthfully the only bbq place you need to go to in cincinnati. The sauce is amazing, grippo's provide the perfect crunch. house chips are great too (and i'm not a chip person). Service is great, my coworkers and I love to come here during lunch and they easily accommodate 10 of us. FYI- order and pay at the bar! read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - beesting - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Bee's catered my birthday party this past Saturday. We had brisket, pulled pork, Mac n cheese, bbq'd beans and coleslaw. It came with buns, sauce, and all the setups we needed to keep the food hot. Picking up the food was easy, even on a crowded Saturday when OTR was crawling with FCC fans. Everyone loved the food. For me, it's the best bbq around, and they pay just as much attention to the sides, which are all excellent. We had plenty of it, too. read more

The place was good but don't roll in late expecting any BBQ. Only BBQ they had was rib tips . I wasn't a fan of the sauce and the ribs had too much tug for my liking. The turkey had good flavor and I tried the burger of the day which was a jalapeño popper burger. Taste was on point and the jalapeño had some good kick. Only thing was there was hardly any wait staff but wwwny too big of a deal. Next time I'm in town I hope to try actual bbq. Worth a trip read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Jalapeño popper Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Had an awesome visit to Bee's Barbecue! We tried both specials of the weekend: first, the smoked spam bites with jalapeños. They were flavorful, but came out a bit cold. Next up were the cheddar poblano sausage links -- these might have been my favorite bite of the day. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. We also ordered a two-meat, two-side plate: brisket, turkey, cornbread, and collard greens. The turkey was absolutely incredible -- honestly, it might be the best smoked turkey I've ever had. The brisket was solid too, had a bit too much fat but next time I will order it lean if possible. Special shoutout to the cornbread, which came with an amazing butter that took it to the next level. The space itself is cozy; we grabbed seats at the bar and enjoyed the good vibes. Service was solid, especially with the pre-sports event crowd. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - 2 meat 2 side (brisket, turkey, cornbread, collard greens) and smoked cheddar sausage links - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This was our first time at this restaurant. This barbecue was so good. Even the potato chips were great with their special rub. The comments on the website were so true. If you want good barbecue & sticky ribs go to Bees. read more

While I wish they had table service instead of needing to order at the bar... the food was great. Especially standout was the sausage and sides. Everyone left full and happy ! Definitely a bar vibe, but that's ok and was expected. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The place is an IMMEDIATE VIBE! Service was warm and friendly. The food was INCREDIBLE!! We'd go back every week if we lived in CINCY!! The spicy garlic wings were PERFECT!!! Their Cole slaw is the best I've had. The Mac N Cheese slapped and so did the greens (add the sting sauce). The smoked turkey and spare ribs were the icing on the cake. PLUS they have Coke Zero!!! Good spot for great food, hanging with friends and watching the game, or just taking food home. MUST VISIT!!! read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Sweet Honey Cornbread, Collard Greens, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Brisket Sandwich, Coleslaw, and we ate every last bit!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Stumbled upon Bee's last night and had an awesome time. It coincidentally was Wing Wednesday. The deals were awesome ($8 for 6 wings, $5 fries, and $2 draft PBRs). My favorite thing we had were the wings. Love the smoke on them. They're very crispy and flavorful. We got the Bee Sting sauce and it had a little pop. Ranch and Blue Cheese were bomb. We got the Cajun fries and loved the flavor. Service was great, food got to our table quickly. The vibes were great. Would be a dope place to watch a game. Decor was cool cincy stuff. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This was a suggestion by my son. He says they have great wings- say less- he was 110% right. We got wings with the spicy garlic. The great part was the sauce was on the side and the wings had an amazing seasoning on them. The blue cheese was great as well. We also had the brisket cheese steak. This was spot on as well. The service was perfect, just right, head to the bar and order . It was a bar and grill. The atmosphere was as expected. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Wings- spicy garlic with ranch and blue cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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great customer service! Pulled pork sandwich was amazing. We also tried the sticky ribs phenomenal. Impressive sauce! read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Sticky Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great smoked meats! Loved the brisket and ribs. Pulled pork was good as well. Would've preferred Texas roast over the white sandwich bread that was served. read more

Pretty solid BBQ for being in Cincy. I ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and Lockhart (TX) sausage along with bbq beans and cornbread. Everything was pretty good, brisket was juicy even though lean, the rub wasn't mesquite like it would be in Texas but still good. Cornbread was delicious especially with the butter they have. The only complaint I have is that I know Lockhart sausage living in San Antonio, TX and the sausage is not even remotely close to what you get in Lockhart. It wasn't bad per se it's just advertised wrong. Now the highlight of the meal was the additional 6 wings I got which they smoke and then fry to order! The wings were plump, meaty, and very flavorful with no sauce. read more

Bee's Barbecue has a second location, now in OTR! As of today, 9/28/2023, Bee's is open and slinging that Cue, with quite a few upgrades. For instance, they are open for many more hours per week (should have noted the hour while I was there--oops). There is a full bar with a variety of bourbons, quite a few taps of beer (mostly light pilsners and lagers). They have all the same smoked meats that you've come to expect from Bee's. Brisket, pulled pork, smoked Turkey, sausage, all by the pound or half-pound. All the sides are there too, collard green, Mac & Cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, etc. some new stuff they have are French fries(sidewinder style), OTRcuterie board, pickle dip(which I've heard is bomb.com, but haven't yet tried). They do have a few of their own cocktails to try as well. So if you're like me and can't get to the original during their pre-sell-out hours, now you have a second option with a virtually guaranteed in-stock assortment of smoked meats and sides, plus booze. How can you go wrong? Order at the bar under the big neon sign that says ORDER HERE, then take your number card holder to whatever seat you choose, and wait for deliciousness to arrive. Oh yeah, they have wings too with a variety of sauces and rubs. read more

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Best smoked wings my son and I have ever had! The chips and queso, pulled pork and brisket were all very good. Nice atmosphere inside....order at the bar and food is brought out to you. Will definitely be back! read more

Bee's knows what they are doing. We are never disappointed, whether it's the OTR or Madisonville location. The brisket and pulled pork are always great. The wings are some of my favorite in town, and I love the BBQ rub. The specials are also wonderful. We stopped in for the Pork Birria tacos last night and it was delicious! read more

This is our favorite neighborhood spot. The wings are fantastic and the neighborhood vibe is great. The service is always great. I love sitting at the bar and grabbing dinner. read more

Planned outing to check out Bee's BBQ in OTR. Just Back from Tennessee BBQ tour. When you first enter a pleasingly light Smokey aroma wafts through the restaurant! We decided to sit at the bar and met with a wonderful young lady named Melissa. We had reviewed the online menu and I thought I knew what I was ordering, but Melissa informed us of a rib special on Wednesday. I decided to go for the half rack rib lunch special and added a half pound of brisket along with the greens and baked beans. My BBQ colleague went with the pulled pork and the brisket with Mac and cheese and twisted potatoes. Let's start with the brisket. Great black bark with a beautiful smoke ring crazy moist and tender with the fat rendered yes still in tact. Probably our top 5 briskets ever. The ribs. Dry rubbed with a house blend. Smoked to perfection. Meaty and tender yet attached to the bone and did NOT disintegrate as if overcooked. Pulled pork classically smoked and shredded and not too dry. Greens were not too mushy with plenty of brisket. Our only criticism was that it needed a little bit more heat. The BEANS.Wow, a little heat, three beans and brisket. Definitely a winner. Mac and cheese had rotini noodle which is a little bit unusual but surprisingly delicious as the noodles trapped the velvety texture of the cheese. Twisted potatoes, cool French fried in a spiral shape and very meaty. Let's talk about Bee's BBQ sauces. Carolina gold mustard bbq was very classic with a sweet background of the mustard. House red sweet was definitely sweet but we found to be thin and just ok. Sting Hot BBQ was not very spicy and we found to be somewhat thin with a heavy lean towards a mild hot sauce like franks. I have to mention Bee's ice tea. Made in house it has a peach and fruity hint yet not overpowering. I had three and one to go! We had a surprise from the chef Patrick with a sampling of the burnt ends. Wow superb! Thank you Brendan Hague "Bee" for your hospitality and look forward to seeing you again soon! read more

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we stopped by just to have a drink on the way to our car. one of my friends hadn't eaten yet so she ordered the beef brisket. she shared a bite - I can't say enough about how great the brisket was!! I ordered some as take out along with their macaroni and cheese - that was amazing too! I recommend Bees - 5 Stars!! staff was also wonderful! read more

Bee's Barbecue looks like your average sports bar inside. Nice booths and bar. Only downside is that you have to go up to the bar to order instead of ordering with a server. I got the 2 meat combo. The Cincinnati Hot Links were AMAZING! If they weren't so pricey for the single link, I would absolutely come by just for the links! Fries were also phenomenal! They were well seasoned and almost likely potato wedges. They are some of the best fries I've had! Now... for what everyone actually wants to know about. The mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was tasty but wasn't very large for a side. The pasta in the MC was lacking in quantity. It felt like there was only a handful of corkscrew pasta in it. Service(apart from bar ordering) was good! All staff were nice and courteous. Took a little longer than expected to pay at the end. The restaurant in its entirety was very nice! Cleaned and well kept for the most part. Overall, it was a bit pricey and the quantity/size of the meals didn't quite match. The quality of the food was very high though read more

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Was on vacation and stopped at another BBQ place before this and have got to say, Bee's is so much better. After eating at nearby Lucius Q BBQ and getting sick there because of food poisoning, was so glad I found this place. It is so much better and the meat was fresh and tender and not tough and leathery like at Lucius Q. Highly recommend Bee's!! read more

awesome food and people, favorite restaurant in Cincinnati sauces are all good! I experiment with the pulled pork. My wife loves the brisket too. the other place sucks bad !!! ( Lucius Q ) read more

Stopped in here today and had a great experience. Love the Cincinnati hot link, very cool take on bbq for the area. It doesn't hurt that this establishment isn't Lucius Q which is owned by a butt-hurt liberal psychopath who celebrated the assassination of an innocent man. They blocked the ability to do reviews because good people were telling the truth about this tool, and tanking the ratings(super weak, by the way, and the reason why we get into these situations in the first place. These guys are protected and they think they can do or say whatever they want without consequence). Well, You might be able to block my ability to post negative reviews temporarily, but you can't block me from entering positive reviews on other companies that not only have far superior barbecue, but exponentially better humans running their establishment read more

Excellent bbq for a Sunday lunch! The wings are great with a nice dry rub. Brisket was fatty (the good stuff) and overall flavor was on point. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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OUTSTANDING best BBQ north of Georgia! didn't know what to expect but the reviews on this platform are accurate. I had the 2x brisket and my spouse had the Bee's BBQ sandwich and we both shared some awesome sides, including Cincy Light (great beer). read more

Outstanding! Best brisket I've ever had. Fork tender and juicy. Rib tips were also super tasty. Reasonable prices. Good specials.

This is the optimal choice for Barbecue in Cincinnati. *THE FOOD* Everyone expects great meats from an establishment with "Barbecue" in its name. And the meats are great. But first the salads and sides. Bee's has beautiful collards and cole slaw. All of the salads are delectable, fresh, creative. My favorite dressings are the hot honey vinaigrette and the smoked jalapeño ranch. I know. You probably do not need to read any further, you're already on your way to Vine Street. Now the meat. The brisket is precious. The Cincinnati Hot Link is the sausage dreams are made of. The chicken wings are some of the best in town. And we haven't even mentioned the ribs. Spoiler: the ribs are great. And there is bbq jackfruit for your vegan friends. It's delicious. What holds all the food together is the sauces. Poetic sauces. Many choices of sauce. Try them all. Do not miss the sting sauce. There may be municipal fines levied if you do not order the sting sauce. *THE AMBIANCE* This is a comfortable, clean, totally unpretentious restaurant with charming details and a buzzing vibe. But the buzz does not overwhelm, you can hear your friends. There is lovely outdoor seating, a very nice bar, plus indoor tables and booths. *THE SERVICE* The Bee's team is delightful, professional, skilled. They are deft. I come alone and with big parties and I get the same friendly and engaged service every single time. Make Bee's part of your Cincinnati routine, and bring visitors. All of my visitors from Europe, Australia, and Asia love Bee's! read more

Fun place with great character but it's not enough to give it a positive review. First off, props to Bee's for carrying Hudy Delight...awesome. Aside from that - not a lot of other positives. $20 to park in the lot across the street. Not the fault of the business however it's definitely a consideration when contemplating where to eat. My biggest issue is with the brisket. I asked if it was moist and tender and was assured it was. It most certainly wasn't. It was dry and tough. Sides were adequate (we had Mac/cheese; beans and collard greens). The pulled pork was good. read more

Bee’s Barbecue - OTR - Bee's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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