Giving this a 4-1/2 but rounded up. Atmosphere was AWESOME, just what you'd expect at a BBQ joint…read more Plenty of paper towels and the memorabilia was a great conversation piece and I'm sure many many people have past through this place! We went on a Saturday at 1:00pm. Great time for conversation with our group of 10 and not too loud so you could hear everyone. Nick and Ivey took care of us and they were tremendous owner/host/servers, very, very nice staff in general and so welcoming. Our family seeks out BBQ restaurants in the CLE and we try new ones about every other month, so with 10 people I had a big group to gather opinions from. Consensus was that the meat was a 3. Ribs were tough, brisket over cooked, loved the rub on the brisket and the sauce was amazing. Sides were a 5. Great mac and cheese (I combined them with the baked beans and that was amazeballs!!). Maybe we were there on a bad meat day? I don't know, I would absolutely go back because the ambiance is very friendly and the food does hit the spot.

I'm in Cleveland from Utah. I'm always on the lookout for great bbq. I love the ambiance of Real…read moreSmoq'ed BBQ. The Rock Hall of Fsme atmosphere was clean and inviting. I ordered the bbq brisket sandwich. It didn't disappoint! It was a bit expensive for the portion size but delicious. Meli took good care of us today as well. Very friendly and attentive. If I'm ever in Cleveland again, I'll eat here for sure.

Amazing spot with cozy vibes, top-notch bourbon, and seriously good BBQ, this place hits every…read morenote. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. A good selection of bourbon and cocktails that are just as delicious as their BBQ. Combine that with friendly service and a chill ambiance you will want to come back.

Pretty solid 'que, but room for improvement. Came here a while back (with my wife) for a weekend…read moreBBQ meal. We were seated on the cute little back patio. We ordered beers and as luck would have it, I was able to order their last available rack of ribs for the evening (my go-to barbecue item)! We also got some beef brisket and a few sides to share. Overall the meats were tasty, but there were a few issues with the meal. The ribs had a nice dry rub seasoning on them and were quite tender. The brisket also had a good bark, but was a tad dry. In terms of available sauces, the Kansas City sauce was thick and tangy, but the Proof sauce was not good at all...I just could not put my finger on what about it I didn't like n its flavor profile. The coleslaw was shredded with vinegar and quite dry, the mac-n-cheese was only semi-gooey and the fries (although tasty) were limp from being undercooked. Bottom line was thumbs up on the meats and thumbs sideways (or down) on the sides. Wil most certainly give them another try as I am a BBQ junky, hoping the outcomes are slightly better.

Arrived at 405pm for my 4pm rsvp and they somehow opened at 4, yet had people packing the bar, and…read morewere already out of ribeye and mashed potatoes. As of 430 they were turning people away due to being out of literally everything except some chicken. I understand not wanting to waste food but... if you're out of food by 30min past your opening time then you're doing something seriously wrong. My order is still not out. This is barbecue. It has been 1 hour and I am only one of three parties at tables. The waitress is incredibly nice but can't make up for ungodly slow service. When my food finally came out over an hour later, they literally brought 2 items out of maybe 10 I ordered. Everything else they were out of an hour after I ordered, 5 minutes after opening. HOW does this happen??? I didn't have to pay for my single ribeye and Mac and cheese which is the only somewhat not negative factor but I didn't get anything else I ordered either. Pretty beyond disappointed. I was incredibly calm and polite, even asking how I can prevent this in the future. Zero suggestions from waitress or manager who aggressively grabbed the receipt off the table and went elsewhere in tears. I gather somehow this was a really bad day for them? But I have no idea how I don't get screwed in the future either when I rsvp'd. Maybe I'll have to try to go by phone next time and ask if they're sure they have everything. The Mac n cheese thank god was tasty. Garlicky flavor throughout. The ribeye was big and heavy but god it was tough.

This is our favorite BBQ spot in the city... only second to my momma's! The staff is always…read morewelcoming and friendly, and we can't get enough of the food. My wife and I always split a rack of ribs, our daughter loves the loaded fries, and my son stuffs himself with the steak. The atmosphere is cool, I love the bar, and burning a dessert cigar on the patio after we devour. Jason and team continue to impress, time and time again!

Staff have always been very friendly and food is always excellent. Love the brisket and cornbread.read more

I would rate a 0 if possible…read more Service was great! The brisket was not eatable. ive Never seen a meat this dry.... I had to throw it away. I'm actually shocked they would serve this to customer.

Best barbecue in Cleveland area HANDS DOWN. The smoked meatloaf is incredible! The guys in there…read moreare always incredibly personable (and funny!) and serve up the most juicy, well seasoned barbecue with both sweet and non sweet sauces you will find in all of Cleveland. The brisket has a perfect charred cap!

Carryout and only open from 11a until they sell out (usually ~3p) on Fridays and Saturdays. No…read morefrills but very friendly owner/employees and some of the best bbq I've had in Cleveland. Smoked meatloaf, bacon, hot links, brisket and pork belly were standouts. Ribs, chicken, Mac and sausage were solid as well.

Woodstock is one of our most favorite BBQ joints in NEO. We typically try to hit it during their…read morehappy hour special to score some savings and have a better chance at grabbing a seat right away. The service is always friendly and the food is always delicious. The ribs, the tacos, the loaded pork-tato, the burnt ends, the three meat sandwich....everything we've ever had has been lip-smackin' good! The only downside is the parking (no dedicated lot; only street parking). It can be quite hard to find parking during peak times.

This was our first time here and it was a great choice! Heads up that we went for dinner around 7…read moreon a weekday and wanted to try the ribs. They smoke everything over night so when they run out, they run out. We weren't too mad as we were excited about the brisket regardless! The special of the brisket poutine was top tier!!!! It was fries, brisket, gravy, and cheese curds. The ultimate comfort app! They had a lot of great choices on the menu for entrees and sides. Drinks were a bit slow coming out, not sure if there is always only one bartender all the time. The brisket was also a bit dry but everything else made up for it and it was still very good. Overall, Woodstock was an awesome, hearty meal with a cozy vibe! Will be coming back to try more on the menu!

Been having the cravings for this great bbq. Everyone working is top notch. I love how they always…read morețell me what's on species . Place is basic it has western style vibe going on. Please don't sleep on this place is better than most places around...

Food is good. I tried it for the first time. I got a catfish dinner and a 1/2 rack of ribs and…read moregreens. Everything was good. I would definitely get everything except the greens. The ribs were smoked, the sauce was good. The catfish was tasty, fries were good and the teaspoon of coleslaw was good too. By the time I got home things were soggy. A few minutes in the air fryer did the trick. The greens were just ok. Too many stems and the flavor was meh. I will try something else next time. The service was great and I didn't have to wait a long time for my food. Overall I'm very happy and will go back, probably next week.

We ordered catering with the two protein option. We got the pulled pork and ribs for the protein's…read moreand both were excellent. We got the baked beans and mac & cheese for the sides, which were good, but everyone's favorite was the cornbread! They supply plenty of food per person ordered and supply all the catering supplies. We'll be using them again.

This place is awesome. I got to order off of their food truck prior to entering the 49ers vs…read moreBrowns game this past Sunday. It's an amazing option to eat just mere feet before the stadiums entrance. Fair warning, they don't have beer as they're not permitted to sell it there. To be honest, I need to give the Browns credit for allowing these food trucks to feed people that close to the stadium. I went ahead and ordered the polish girl. That's a tasty polish topped with pulled pork, sauce, fries, & coleslaw. The coleslaw was super sweet, which is how I like it. The pork is really tender and had great flavor, as well as the polish itself. I walked into the stadium nice & full.