Deet's was my favorite bbq when I lived in Ohio, then I moved to Texas, and got to really know bbq…read more Back on a visit, I did the unthinkable, and tried Ohio bbq again. Deet's still holds up. My favorite was the smoked chicken salad, because it was something I've never seen anywhere else. The smoke flavor is milder than I remember, but it's still the best chicken salad I've ever had. The mac and cheese and cornbread are also delicious. A Texan could never give Ohio bbq 5 stars, but Deets is getting the best I could give it, which is 4.

Great BBQ joint by the Rivian chargers and Meijer. Fast and efficient service. Several tables and…read morewindow spots to eat by in the restaurant. Soda dispenser and fresh ice tea available. We had the Big Pete and a brisket sandwich and the beans, potato salad and Cole slaw sides. The Big Pete was very tasty and filled me up. Fork is necessary :-). My wife also loved their Peach Cobbler with whipped cream. We will be back again in our travels in Ohio!

Well this is like my 4 time here. Granted it's always a blessing leaving Michigan and coming into…read moreOhio. The roads are just better here and the ribs here are tasty and passable. The biscuits here well just bite into a pillow same effect. The sides are plain in taste but I will say the ribs are worth the drive. They have a nice smoke flavor and a lite bark but tender.Their brisket a little bit better than last time so it gets a 2. The bake beans are a must taste they are awesome. That is all I definitely know Bar B Q. Chief SAMA C yeah you think you know BAR B Q but you don't ;))(

First time into shortys and was amazingly surprised!! The menu options were fabulous and I loved…read morethe amount of variety they had. I got the triple meat platter and it was awesome!!!! I'd say my brisket was on the dryer side however the sauces were great! All the meats were incredible and the cornbread and onion rings were a showstopper for sure. Definitely some of the best I've had around and it is tough to find huge onion rings! Our waitress was fantastic and incredibly patient and kind as we waited on one more of our party. She knew the menu very well and made our experience great. The place itself is nice and very spacious! I also liked they had fires and an outdoor patio to go eat outside. I'll for sure be back when craving some bbq.

I'm extremely disappointed with our experience at Firepit Grille. My mother and I had reservations…read morefor two at 3:00 PM for Easter brunch and specifically requested a booth. Upon arrival, the already small lobby was completely overcrowded, to the point where there was barely room to move. It honestly felt like a fire hazard with people constantly trying to squeeze in and out. The only update we received from the hostess, Victoria, was that they were "backed up," delivered with a noticeably rude and dismissive attitude. There was no organization, no guidance, and no effort to manage the situation or accommodate guests. To make matters worse, there was nowhere to wait except outside. When we asked if we would receive a text when our booth was ready, Victoria responded sarcastically, saying, "You think I can text all these numbers on this list? There's no way to do that." That level of unprofessionalism was completely unacceptable. After waiting 20 minutes past our reservation time with no clear communication or plan, we decided to leave. The lack of organization, poor communication, and rude service made for a very off-putting experience--especially on a holiday. Unfortunately, this experience has made us very hesitant to return.

Firepit Grille is located off of busy Airport Highway and situated high and further back from the…read morebusy street. If you're not looking for it, you could easily drive past it. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by friendly wait staff and shown to our reserved table. The ambiance is upscale with dim lighting. We were there for a book club luncheon and the restaurant wasn't busy or noisy, which was perfect for us. The menu offered a nice variety of options. While the restaurant is known for barbecue and pizza, most of us ordered sandwiches and salads. Our server seemed to be very new, but was polite and pleasant. She was on top of drink refills, which was good because Coke and Iced Tea were $3.00. Funny thing but someone in our party ordered a gin and tonic and that also was $3.00. Our food orders were slow to come out and our server couldn't keep track of who ordered what, which wasn't a big deal since we were a group of approximately ten. Not all orders came out at once, so some were eating and some were waiting. I ordered a veggie burger with cheese and a side of ranch. When the plate came out, there was no cheese or ranch dressing. Our server took my plate back to the kitchen and I also requested a slice of tomato. I found the veggie burger very bland but edible. The fries were plentiful but I only ate a couple. Nobody raved about the food but I didn't hear any complaints either. A lot of our group took home leftovers. When the checks came, we learned that 22% gratuity had been added to each check because we were a large table. I also learned that the cheese for my veggie burger had an upcharge of .99 for the cheese and.50 for the ranch dressing. We enjoyed our discussion and socializing in a nice ambiance. I was underwhelmed by my meal, so wouldn't run back anytime soon. If I were to dine here again, I'd probably try the pizza. A photo of my veggie burger is posted below.

I came here for lunch and it was an absolute pleasure. It was a great experience, the service was…read morenice, it was only a couple people there so everything was fast. The margarita was chefs kiss lol The baked potato was great, the chicken was nice juicy but lacked flavor. The Caesar salad was also good. The boneless chicken was good, my guest had the parmesan garlic sauce on the side. And their sauce was another chefs kiss. Great experience all around. Whenever I'm back in Ohio I will check them out.

ordered from smoky bones for a physician luncheon through their catering…read more The food arrived, hot, fresh, and on time. It looked great! Frequently, catering can be hit or miss. I can't say enough about the catering experience. The delivery driver was helpful. He helped me move chairs and tables as well as set up the food. They remembered everything, portions were plentiful! Silverware, serving spoons. Everything was exactly as it should be.

so many good barbecue spots in Toledo, and this just isn't one of them…read more They do have a pretty phenomenal sandwich... " more cowbell" But they were out of so much on a Sunday at 6 PM First of all, checked my gift card before I came into the store and had a $25 balance. When I get inside, it is packed, and guy working the register can't seem to get it to work so I just decided to pay. I ordered ribs, they're out! I ordered chicken... Out of that too. I ended up getting a sandwich. I would've never ordered Pryor, but I am glad I did. You can tell they were out of a lot of meats, because the baked beans I got were pretty much a bunch of beans, floating and barbecue sauce and not even very many beans at all The mac & cheese was decent, but nothing to write home about. I had to add a decent amount of salt and pepper. But waiting in line for 20 minutes for quick order food just to find out almost all of it was gone is a bit ridiculous It's pretty unorganized and chaotic The condiment station look like it has been ransacked, so I ended up for going any pickles or onions due to fear of some weird foodborne illness The whole experience is just a bit lacking. I can pay less money and go down the street and be waited on and have a cleaner atmosphere.

When you arrive you will order at the counter. The staff was friendly and super helpful. After…read moreordering you can grab a seat in the dining area. There is plenty of seating for small and large groups. There's a place to get your drink and grab some sauce from a variety of options. Our food came out quickly and portions were of good size. The Nashville hot chicken was dusted with some seasoning. It was not hot and quite frankly i couldn't taste the seasoning. The size was good and the chicken tasted good after I added some sauce. The nachos were delicious and full of flavor. The baked beans were solid as was the mac n cheese. And I had to get the hush puppies and they didn't disappoint.

Tried Smoke House 419 , first time since it changed hands and pleasantly surprised! The interior…read moreis basically the same as previously, with some big screen TV screens on walls. We seated quickly seated and our drinks was taken quickly by a pleasant and friendly server. Nice menu with many BBQ items and some nice alternatives too. My wife had the rack of ribs and said it was among the best she has had in Toledo, I had the Pick 3 Special, a bowl of Gumbo ( spicy and very good ) a pulled chicken, bacon and cheese sandwich ( again very good) and some really nicely done French Fries... all in all worth try , tasty food and good service...

The food isn't bad... But it's also not great. It could have been bthere was just a little bit of…read moresomething off with almost everything. Damn near a hit. if they could just get the kitchen together regarding temperature and consistency. They would be slaying. Let's talk about what is good... The environment. It just feels like a place you want to sit down and eat a rack of ribs. It's clean, modern, and inviting. It is cool to see what they have done with the old black pearl. Our waitress was excellent! She was fast, attentive, and warm. I can't speak enough about the service. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, we were truly waited on. We had drinks, we had our food extremely fast, and even when there was an issue with our meal, the manager came right over. (I didn't ask, the waitress brought her over when she noticed our untouched ribs and potato) If our food had been as warm as our staff, they would probably be sitting on closer to five stars Let's talk about the gumbo. The flavor was great! However, the rice inside of it was severely undercooked. It was crunchy in places. Some of it was cooked, however, there were multiple clumps of uncooked (I can't even call it undercooked) rice. And it wasn't hot. My husband can eat piping hot food, I am talking about tea right out of the kettle... But I am not so fortunate. I started to blow on the soup and he laughed at me and said it wouldn't be necessary. To be fair, it was his gumbo, but he was right. It wasn't hot. It was barely a notch above warm, which makes me concerned about things like foodborne illness. But because the sausage, the chicken, and the roux were so damn good. I ate around it and decided to risk it. Next out, the ribs and brisket combo and my husband's wings. The wings were great. Zero notes except they flew off the bone into my husband's mouth faster than I could even get to my food. The brisket wasn't hot, but I don't expect it to be after it's rested so I will give that a free pass. My baked potato couldn't melt the butter. I also gave that a free pass since I planned on taking it home. But when I dug into my ribs, they were cold. And I don't mean warm, I mean cold. The surface was warm but by the bone was like they were out of the refrigerator. They had a decent flavor, but when ribs are that cold, they are a bit tough. Our waitress brought out a fresh rack, but by then I had already eaten my way through half of my husband soup, part of his meal, and my brisket so I ate one knuckle and took the rest home. I would come back for the atmosphere, the wait staff, and the flavor... But I hope execution gets cleaned up because I probably wouldn't come back a third time if I had a similar experience. I love eating local, and I hope they have a better run than the black pearl. The portions are generous, the pricing is more than fair. They do a lot of daily and happy hour as well as late night specials. Also, when I go to a barbecue spot, I want a bread option. I know this is me being a spoiled carb princess... But nothing sets me up for a good meal like some cornbread or dinner rolls. Lastly, I hope they end up bottling and selling some of their sauces locally. Their Carolina mustard base barbecue was stellar and the hot barbecue just as good.

We went for a ride to enjoy a sunny afternoon and stumbled on a great little place in literally…read morethe middle of no where. The Log Cabin Tavern is modest in outer appearance, inside is a bright, clean and very attractive interior. Stained glass accents, tables well made, bright lighting makes for a very pleasant experience. Our good was wonderful, we started with fried green beans, crispy and tasty, I tried their American burger, two delicious patties with all the toppings you might wand and fantastic fries, my wife had the Brisket Gyro, nicely seasoned, peppery with a creamy tzatziki sauce.They have a nice pizza oven and we saw several mouth watering pizzas being served, we plan on returning soon to try one, our server Emma was very nice, we recommend 100%. Give them a try !

Upon arrival on a Saturday night at around 6:30, the parking lot was packed; however, to our…read moresurprise we were seated immediately with a quick turnaround order on our drinks. We were informed they were out of pizza and filet. A slight bummer as one of the reasons I decided to go was for the pickle bread I saw online. We ordered some cheese logs (we figured they were large gooey cheese sticks given the name "logs" but it was more of a nod to the restaurant name as they were just run of the mill cheese sticks). From there things went mediocre. Service got slower, food coming out got slower, drink refills got slower....there appeared to be some waiter issues (we had time to people watch) but couldn't exactly tell what was going on. Our waitress was extremely busy, but it didn't seem the others were. Food was ok. I had the SOB chicken wrap and my husband had chicken chunks. The wrap was good but I would probably get something different should we find ourselves there again. The chicken chunks looked tiny but my husband said they were good. All in all, would we go again....yes, someday.

This place was the best!!! Well worth the drive from Michigan. Great wines and the nicest owners…read more Great food menu too! It's in a historic opera house- absolutely gorgeous building. I can't wait to go back!

Barr's is always a great spot to enjoy a nice dinner and cocktails! Great atmosphere. Creative…read moredrinks. Food is tasty.

Came here with the girls, so naturally I didn't take many photos because we just talk the whole…read moretime and maybe get some food in with a few drinks. I've been here a time or two with friends and the ambiance and food is always amazing. They have a phenomenal happy hour menu and man does the place fill up fast. My friend made reservations and I'm glad she did. We went on a Thursday and the place was packed to the brim. We ordered the truffle fries and the fried cauliflower for happy hour prices. My favorite part of the fried cauliflower is they offer to toss them in all the different sauces. We ordered them "bare" with the garlic sauce on the side with their homemade ranch and wowza! They were PHENOMENAL! We ordered the Greek Chicken to split and we were wanting more. The flavors were absolutely delicious and so fresh. It's an amazing spot!