Just moved here from Texas and had high hopes for this place. I was wrong and sadly disappointed. Texas should be removed from their name. White sauce is not a Texas thing, you don't put mustard on BBQ, and the fat is NEVER cut off the brisket before it's cooked! That's what makes it dry as a bone. The one BBQ real sauce could not revive any flavor. And what's with any BBQ restaurant in Ohio not knowing how to chop brisket! The fries and slaw were pretty good though. I'm still on the hunt for a good, true BBQ place. read more

This place is amazing. I got the fried green tomatoes and they were perfect the right amount of crispy and juicy! The cornbread is also fantastic. I've only taken it to go so I can't speak to the atmosphere. read more

Food was okay. Both our sides felt like they were left overs from the day before. Service was okay took awhile to get acknowledged Felt rushed once we were done the check came but we would have been fine to be asked if we wanted another beer. I think they could step it up read more

It was our first time here and we didn't know it existed but it was a good time for our first time! The atmosphere was calm, quiet, and friendly. Staff was busy taking orders and there weren't very many customers on the day we went. It looks like they have Keno and other things to participate in, but we did not. There's also bar seating available. There's a small lot in front and more parking in the back and some street parking. There's a bunch of other businesses around there that you can also visit. We got the 2 meats and 2 sides to share, which was pretty good! The brisket meat was a bit dry, but the sausage was delicious and juicy. The sides were pretty good overall! The entire meal was good, but it was missing something for me. We did get a few sauces on the side to dip and those made the meal a bit better. Good overall, I think I'd come back to try other meats and sides! Service was a bit slow, even though there was only a few customers. However, our server was very nice and accommodating! I recognize for a small group, a good place to hang out, good food, and a lively atmosphere. read more

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This place is kind of a mirage. The food looks great- nice bark and smoke ring, and the outside smokers look legit, but the meats are oddly bland, with the sausage being the exception- it was moist and well-spiced with a nice snappy casing. The brisket and pulled pork were under-seasoned and lacked smoke flavor. Just flavorless. The chicken thigh was dry and had tough skin. The turkey breast was just ok. High marks for the mac and cheese- creamy, but the potato salad was undercooked with "hard" potato pieces. Unless you are only ordering sausage and mac & cheese, you might be disappointed with Hank's. read more

Their honest hard workers makes honest living they make some great bbq food staff friendly so helpful their great for a community

Awesome BBQ! I got the two meat with the chicken and ribs, the wifey got the pulled pork. We both got the mac and cheese. Everything was great and came out quickly. Everything tasted great! Also right next door to a local brewery which is a plus. read more

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Food is mediocre, portions are small ,staff is great , the last two visits were disappointing,I'm done

Great service and excellent ambiance for a group of friends and family to hangout and eat/drink. TV's in every wall and loved the 80's rock music!!! The waitress was very kind and welcoming. The brisket and the pulled pork were my favorite. The chicken was acceptable, but lacked taste. The drinks, sangria were not within our top 10. read more

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Okay. I was a big fan of Old Skool. I was said to see them go. Now we have Combustion, who doesn't have a kitchen. And my buddy informed me about Hank's having opened (and I felt oblivious to this). I was hungry, in need of food before the bike ride north. One old fashioned and some food later and I was set. It's the same layout as Old Skool - bar, tables. No more decor (I didn't really pay attention at the time, I was hungry - but I noticed they covered up a lot of the artwork). My buddy was worried they'd be "smoke heavy" (his wife isn't a fan) - but I felt like it was perfectly balanced. The fried green tomatoes were tasty, the sandwich was amazingly delicious and a touch smoky. All in all, I'm glad I have a spot to bike to that has this level of food and drink again. read more

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Juicy, succulent, beautiful ribs for a more than reasonable price. My only complaint is they were a little overly salted for my personal taste. All in all I did enjoy indulging on these ribs for the first time! read more

I'd had my eye on this place after they opened, but their hours were limited on weekdays back then, and I just didn't have a chance to get over this way on weekends. Today I knew they were open earlier, and then I learned that they are open for lunch on weekdays too now. Right on High, with a small parking lot. Smallish inside but not cramped. Perfect feel for a BBQ place- wood, casual, nice enough but focused on the food. I got a Hank's Way brisket sandwich, with white sauce, sided with baked beans. Sweetie got a Plain Jane pulled pork, with greens. Baby K had sides, of mac and slaw. I also got curds, because I have to, and considered the candied bacon and the poutine but had to draw the line somewhere. I also got a couple rib bones to test them out. The Hank's Way is a darn good sandwich. The brisket is good, flavorful and smoky, and relatively tender. It combines with the sauce, toppings, and bun to be an excellent balance of flavors and textures. The beans were not my preferred style, being a bit soupy, but the flavor and the chunks of brisket made me very happy to reconsider. Sweetie liked her sandwich, didn't like the greens (I'll have to try them.) Baby K loved the mac, wasn't thrilled with the slaw (I finished it and loved it.) She did try some curds and liked them, and as a curd connoisseur I was impressed. Tasty, crispy on the outside, and a big portion. The ribs were meaty and flavorful. Service at the bar for carryout was great. Prices are reasonable for quantity and quality. There's a lot more on the menu that I want to try. If I'd noticed that Ray Ray's was just down the road I probably would have passed this by, but it is a close competitor. RR's brisket is a bit better, the ribs are a bit better here. The sides are all good at both places. Of course you can sit down here, not that you can't in some way at some RR locations. We'll probably stick with RR carryout, and come here if we want to dine in, but we enjoyed this plenty. read more

Ate there on 3/20/24. Never will return. The only positive was a nice, pleasant waitress. Ordered the "Meat Plate" with what they call "USDA Prime Brisket" and they toss in 2 sides. I chose the cole slaw (almost tasteless, bland) and the house cut fries, which were actually pretty GOOD. But for $17. -- enjoying fries and a little tasteless coleSlaw does NOT make it, guys. The huge disappointment was in the meat; over 50% pure fat. After gnawing the actual meat away from the astounding amount of fat on the plate, I was left with a highly disappointing dining experience. I was also hoping for a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere while I ate, but sadly it was their "trivia night" in which a dude ran his show at very high volume, and yeah I understand the regulars were having a blast. NOT so for casual diners wanting to just enjoy a meal in peace. I will not be returning again. read more

Hank's Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Tried the tacos and nacho chips. The taco were stuffed with plenty of brisket. Pretty good! Service was definitely on point. The loaded corn cakes were so so. For dessert we had the banana pudding, good. No complaints and I will return to try the other items on their menu. We sat outside to enjoy the view and fresh air. Excellent!!!!! read more

Went to Hank's BBQ in Clintonville and WOW I was not disappointed!! I only took a picture of the loaded corn cakes (they normally come with pico, but I don't like tomatoes), the plating was so pretty! The birria-style brisket was so tender, every shred was falling apart on my fork. The corn cakes themselves were beyond tasty, having sucked up all that beef juice. We also got the fried pickles and the bottlecaps (fried jalapeños) and both were beautifully crispy. They were thicker cut so they had some body to them, instead of feeling like pickle-flavored batter which can happen sometimes. The service was good, and the atmosphere suited Texas BBQ perfectly. You can smell the smoker going out back, which really gets you ready for barbecue. 10/10 would recommend. I'm not normally even the biggest fan of meat, but I want to come back again and again! Definitely going to check out the beer list next time. Only negative is the parking situation-- the lot is comically small, and difficult to pull out of, so definitely park on the street if there's space, or at the Condado lot next door. read more

Hank's Texas BBQ - Loaded Corn Cakes - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious food, meat was smoked just right. Our waiter was friendly, made suggestions since it was our first time visiting Hank's. Hank's is a friendly, clean place that we plan to go back to soon. Hopefully they won't be out of brisket when we go back. read more

Still awesome! We've been working our way around the menu and they've all been home-runs. We still love the cheese curds appetizer, but we've also become raving fans of their chicken wings & ala-cart meat list (that smoked jalapeno-cheddar-sausage!). read more

Located off High Street in Clintonville, this little BBQ joint is a hidden gem. If you love a good brisket sandwich, the Hank's Way sandwich is off the charts incredible. This delicious sandwich comes with smoked brisket topped with pickled vegetables and Hank's white BBQ sauce and is served with a side of fries. Sometimes it just takes a great combination of flavors to hit perfection, and this sandwich nails it! To top things off, the service here is phenomenal. If you like a restaurant where your waiter or waitress makes recommendations and does a great job engaging with you... then this place is for you. I highly this place. read more

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BBQ spot in the old Old Skool location in south Clintonville. I've been curious and tried this recently for lunch. The food was mediocre at best--servings were tiny and overpriced for the amount you got. Will not be back. There are better, more generous options for BBQ for the value in the city. read more

Texas BBQ??? I don't know if it is Texas BBQ... but it is good BBQ. The Atmosphere and decor are what you would expect from a BBQ restaurant which I think is cool. The service was AWESOME - the waitress was friendly, enjoyed what she was doing, and was really on top of it. We had the poutine as an appetizer which was worth recommending. I had the 3 meat dinner - Brisket (of, course), pulled pork, and ribs with baked beans and Cornbread as sides - the brisket and cornbread are delicious - the ribs, baked beans, and the pulled pork are very good - Wifie had a burger (yea, I know) that was awesome. this place is worth a try... the garlic aole sauce is different but really good. read more

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We placed an online order, and it was ready when expected. The Strawberry Almond Salad was quite tasty and had a good portion size. The Hank's Way sandwich was excellent! The meat was tender and juicy and cooked to perfection, while the variety of toppings really went well together and made it pop. We also got fries. The staff was friendly, quick, and efficient. We would definitely go back again! read more

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Not from area The best Brisket I have ever eaten. Also collard greens #1also friendly people. I recommend the Bingo on Sundays read more

Service was great. Food..not so good. Pulled pork very fatty. The corn bread dry. Beans. OK. Was in town for an event thought bbq would be good. Not a fan. Will choose a better place next time in area. Place was clean read more

The food was pretty good nice location food was tasty and they were very responsive to my needs. The waiter stayed on top of me as needed the atmosphere was nice and the smell was extravagant I would definitely try this again in the future read more

I am going to join the chorus and sing praises for Hanks BBQ. Hanks joins 2 other legit BBQ spots within 3 miles of each other in C-ville on high st. But Hanks stands out because of environment (indoor & outdoor casual comfortable seating), side dishes & apps (interesting & flavorful) & the meats (holy smoked). Hanks sauce is a must if you like garlic& mayo, and even if you don't like sauce. Maybe they sell by the jar??? Watch out for the Jalapeno app, it is no joke.... made me want to choke. But it was good. Value, quality, & Quantity were all on point. Lots of choices guarantees a return trip. Fun place to hangout with friends & family. There is something for everyone to enjoy. read more

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Food is fine, but hardly the best bbq in Columbus. And definitely not Texas bbq, despite what they might claim

Wow, what an amazingly yummy place to visit. My husband got the Birria tacos, from a Hispanic point of view, "it taste AMAZING!" Lol I for the pulled pork, spoon corn bread, potato salad and fries green tomatoes, so delicious. Fresh, hot, full of taste and that pork...melt in your mouth. White bbq sauce, yum! Overall. We'll definitely be back. The only pic I took was of my fried tomate bite, the food was so good, there was no time for more. read more

Hank's Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So I am suuuper impressed by Hank's food and want to come back and try EVERYTHING. Its def a hot new BBQ spot and I'm so glad its here in Columbus. Came here after a day trip to middle of nowhere Ohio (Schnormeier Gardens). It was a fairly hot and humid day and it was raining so weather wise not the best. The inside of the restaurant was humid and hot, don't think the air flow was great, so we sat in the patio. Food wise, I honestly wanted like every starter but we decided on the poutine and brisket nachos. We also got the barbquetery plate so we could try a bit of everything. Just so yall know the starters are HUGE. Def for sharing or as a full meal tbh. The poutine was amazing, the fries stayed crisp through the gravy and def was one of my favorite dishes. Def want to get meat on them next time as a full meal. The brisket nachos were also great, lots of flavors and textures. The bbq itself was also good, I enjoyed the brisket and pulled pork. The flavors were good and I could taste the smoke. The garlic bbq sauce was soooo good, made me think of like garlic sauce at middle eastern/armenian places. The chicken wasn't my fave, it felt a bit dry but I'm generally not a big fan of chicken at bbq places. Overall, def recommend Hank's and I will be back for 10001 starters! read more

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The brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage were tender and tasty. The corn cakes, and rolls were delectable. The 'icing on the cake' were the sauces I got for the meats. The house made, the Texas BBQ, the honey mustard and i think the last one was a ranch. All good, thinking I ate too much ATM. Totally recommend their brisket when you visit. And try their white sauce. read more

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The queso dip and fried cheese bites are amazing. Definitely order appetizers. The brisket was the most tender smoked barbecue I've ever had. Pulled pork and sausage were great. The skin on the chicken we had seemed tough and had a burnt quality but the meat itself was good. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is a place where you can count on every single Thing you order to be the best version of that food you've ever had. Every single bite is freaking out delicious. Don't snooze on the Southwest salad, it's incredible. The meat is second to none! read more

This was our first time ordering takeout from Hanks although we've been to the restaurant several times before and the food has always been great. Our takeout order, however, was really disappointing. We had both indicated that we did not want the fries to be salted, but both orders were heavily salted and so overcooked they were on the edge of being burned. We also specifically requested Carolina BBQ sauce for one order but it was not included. And the smoked turkey breast was so dried out that it was barely edible. read more

Popped in to catch the browns vs bengals game and grab some food. From the outside they have older style sign but inside was fully remodeled and was very cool. I especially loved the light fixture above the large high to table. I was craving a Bloody Mary and just my luck our waitress said they were on special on Sunday so I lucked out and ended up getting 3 ( hence why my picture quality is not the best). Great beer prices in my opinion too which was a great sight to see. We ordered the fried pickles and cheese curds to start. They were all fried tempura style which was different but very good. For my entree I ordered the hot and heavy which had pulled pork, smoked sausage and coleslaw. Loved the sandwich however I ended up taking off the sausage as it was a little chewy so I ate that separately. Honestly all of the sauce options they have are pretty tasty so you really can't go wrong. Overall I really enjoyed watching the browns lose here and will definitely add this to my restaurant rotation! read more

Hank's Texas BBQ - $5 Bloody Mary on Sunday! - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Not sure what to say about this place. Came highly recommended online. The ambiance is nice, like a combination of a college bar and dive restaurant. The food was good. Not great, not bad, just good. A couple of different sauces that tasted ok. Two unforgivable, they were out of Miller Lite, and they don't do beef ribs. How do you call yourself "Texas BBQ" and only do pork ribs? read more

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Worst BBQ I've had in Columbus. Ribs tasted like shoe leather, sides were mediocre at best, was charged for a drink I didn't order and was not offered a refund. It Was so loud in there I couldn't even hear my friend. Menu said meal came with 3 ribs, bread and pickles...only got two ribs, and no bread or pickles. I won't be coming back. read more

The best thing about this place was Kyle (*he was very friendly, and helpful*). But the food sucked and here's why: 1. The ribs were dry and overcooked. 2. The cornbread was soggy. 3. The mac-n-cheese was old and dry and didn't remind me of what mac-n-cheese should look, like.. the place looked nice inside/out. read more

The food was amazing, my new favorite BBQ spot! The staff was also very welcoming and friendly.

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here - everything was awesome! I had the 1 Meat/2 Sides option and it was great. The brisket was tender and perfectly seasoned, with the right amount of saltiness and sweetness. The mac and cheese was pretty good. The corn spoon bread was very nice: moist and rich, it made for the perfect accompaniment to my bbq meal. This has a very "rustic bbq" feel and the staff is friendly and attentive. I'm definitely visiting this place again and trying some of the other delicious-looking items. read more

We enjoyed everything about Hanks. Great beers, delicious food and friendly service. The brisket is so tender. Enjoyed all the sauces. The corn cakes were also great. read more

Had great Texas BBQ from Hank's Texas BBQ. I had the extremely tender Beef Brisket and enjoyed Smoked Chicken Leg and Thigh with the sides of Mac & Cheese and Burnt Ends Baked Beans with yummy Corn Spoon Bread. My friend had the Hank's Way Brisket sandwich with Alabama White BBQ sauce. I enjoyed the Alabama White BBQ sauce, Habanero Peach BBQ, and Hank's original BBQ sauce. I will be back to Hank's Texas BBQ for Brisket and Sausage (spicy) with my meal. Olivia took great care of me and my friend. Hank's Texas BBQ is worth checking out in Clintonville. read more

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