The food is amazing! The mac and cheese is tasty with a smoked flavor. Brisket and Pork Belly great flavor. The pulled pork is delicious with the sauce. Im guessing they must boil it first because it's not salty but with the sauce it doesn't miss (and probably healthier for you) Brooklyn was a great server! Enjoyed everything. We will be back AGAIN! read more

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I stopped in for lunch around noon on Thursday and grabbed a seat at the bar. The beer was incredibly fresh, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. As someone who has tried barbecue all over the United States-from southern staples to northern smokehouses-I don't give out high praise easily. This place, however, is a hidden gem. The fried pickles were outstanding with a unique flavor profile, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they're gluten-free. The cornbread was excellent, and the brisket was perfectly cooked-tender enough to melt in your mouth. In my opinion, this ranks among the best barbecue spots in Ohio. If you're in the area, this place is a must-try read more

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Staff was great- kinda quiet for a Sunday brunch which i enjoyed. Super clean would definitely be back. read more

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Checked out this restaurant on our way from the west side to Cleveland. Upon arriving, we were a little confused if we could park in the back parking lot, but we had no issues. The inside seemed very upscale for the area. Settled at the bar for an early dinner. Had a great bartender- was very attentive. Ordered the smoked wings, pork belly, and brisket. Everything was delicious. The bartender was a great resource in choosing low sugar/low carb/carnivore menu items. I also tried a nonalcoholic beer, Brewdog Hazy AF. First time trying it and enjoyed it compared to other NA beers! That was a nice surprise. Overall, it was a very good meal in a beautiful space. A little pricey, but other than that, I really enjoyed Landmark! read more

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The food was phenomenal. I am not a huge BBQ person so I always get the Mac and cheese with a meat and it never disappoints! I got the 50/50 sauce so it was a nice taste of spice and BBQ. The waiter did a great job as it appeared he was the only waiter there and hostess so being extremely busy, he still was quick! The restaurant also had a random football game on but they saw some of us were watching the OSU game on our phone so they turn the game on for the individuals at the restaurant. One downfall is if you want to try a sauce, they do charge you $1.50. I am not marking off a star since I should have asked in advance but if you look at the Mac and cheese photo, the one side sauce is what I wanted to try and was charged. Overall, will be back read more

Landmark Smokehouse - Mac and cheese brisket - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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The food is always amazing. The cornbread and the mac and cheese are must gets. Service is pretty consistent and the atmosphere is cozy. My only complaint is that the chairs are really uncomfortable, but that's just a personal preference. read more

The smell walking up to Landmark was enticing, and I was certain I was in for a great meal. My meal with tip was $44 for lunch. A brisket sandwich with maybe 3 ounces of brisket on it, a side of almost burnt fries (which is an up charge). I also ordered deviled eggs as an appetizer for me and my friend and for $10 you get five teeny tiny half eggs. Delicious but way too expensive for what you get. The brisket, which they're supposed to be famous for was adequate. As was the Kansas City BBQ sauce. Nothing great, honestly, though my friend loved her GOAT sandwich. The interior is cool and our server was great, but I will not be heading back to this place because it was average with an expensive price tag. read more

Rating this as a vegetarian who went here with my meat eating friends and family (who absolutely raved about the meat but I can't comment). The meatless items I had were actually very good- I had low expectations for it being a bbq spot. The cornbread is *amazing*, fried pickles were delish, and the charred carrot salad I had as my entree was so good! I'll be back for that salad and cornbread. Very good cocktails too! Super friendly and helpful server, even dealing with a larger group like ours. She helped everyone navigate the menu as it was our first visit with cheer and humor. read more

Landmark has been on the BBQ bucket list for a while, and today, I had the chance to check it out. First, the service was prompt, and our server was very kind. We were seated quickly and had water and menus soon after. , Unlike most of the BBQ joints in the area, Landmark wasn't going for a Texas-style BBQ look. Instead, Landmark comes across as a more upscale dining establishment. You can smell the smokehouse from the back parking lot, but inside, you can hardly tell it's a BBQ joint. I'm on a quest to find the best BBQ in Cleveland, so I ordered 1/3 pound of each of the meats on the menu, along with a half slab of ribs and one chicken thigh. We also ordered a pair of side dishes: vinegar slaw and broccoli salad. First up, the sides. The slaw was a solid pairing with the smoked meat. The broccoli salad was flavorful and featured a generous amount of broccoli pieces. I tried the pork belly first. It looked delicious, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Pork belly is one of those smoked meats that can be served as an appetizer, entree, or dessert, and Landmark hit a home run with its pork belly. Pork Belly: 5 stars Next, I went to the brisket. After the pork belly drew a five-star rating, I had high expectations for the brisket. Landmark's social media accounts lured me in with their mouth-watering posts highlighting the brisket. Unfortunately, real life didn't imitate social media. The brisket I received was dry and lacked the hard-hitting flavor I expect to find in brisket. Brisket: 2 stars After the brisket, I wanted to lift my spirits so I took a bite of the chicken thighs. My faith in Landmark was restored. The chicken was well-cooked and seasoned, and with a great variety of sauces to choose from (5 of them!), I had a unique flavor in every bite. Chicken Thighs: 5 stars The pulled pork looked great. There was a noticeable smoke ring, and it also didn't disappoint. The bark was delicious, but there just wasn't enough of it. The meat itself needed more flavoring, and the Landmark sauces delivered. Pulled Pork: 4 stars I'm not a huge fan of turkey, so I'm normally not very tough when ranking a smoked version. There was a lot of flavor in the meat, but it was a bit tough to cut with a fork. Turkey: 3 stars Finally, I made my way to the ribs. I didn't purposefully save the best for last; it just worked out that way. At first glance, the ribs were gorgeous. They were well-trimmed and prepared. We eat with our eyes first, and my eyes wanted to devour all six ribs. I ate three. I wanted to eat more, but I had my fix of meat for the day. The ribs were juicy and tender. I've tried ribs and brisket and pulled pork, and sausage at different BBQ joints around Cleveland. Hands down, Landmark has the best ribs of them all. Ribs: 5 stars Overall, Landmark moves into a tie with Woodstock BBQ for the Best BBQ in Cleveland. If you haven't tried Landmark, you're missing a great meal. read more

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The best smoked brisket I have ever had! Juicy and tender. The cucumber salad is excellent. Just happened to be in the area and looking for lunch. I will be back! My server, David, was very helpful guiding me thru the selections. Loved the decor and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance, no complaints at all, my old-fashioned was perfection

My partner and I wanted to try this place out for awhile. We love BBQ especially Texas-style briskets. However, this place does not offer Texas-style. We happened to be in there during happy hours so we ordered the fried pickles and cornbreads for appetizers. I am not a big fan of pickles but their fried pickles weren't bad. My boyfriend loved it. Sadly, the cornbreads were a bit disappointing because the cornbreads were too buttery and the texture of it was not very appealing. They also gave you a side of butter to dip it in. We did a family style by ordering a meat plate to share. We ordered brisket, pulled pork and half rack of ribs. For sides, we got chili, mac and cheese, coleslaws, and fries. I didn't like the flavor of the chili but my boyfriend thought it was good and meaty. They used briskets to make the chili. Moreover, they added pepper so there was a kick to it. The Mac and cheese was so good. It was so creamy. Coleslaws were light and yummy. Additionally, the fries were amazing. They were crispy and you could taste the potatoes. Moving to the meats, our favorite was the ribs. I suspected they used either brown sugar or molasses to glaze the ribs because the outside of the ribs had this nice crust. The meats came out of the ribs cleaned. The ribs were delicious. The briskets and pulled pork were okay. The sauce did not do them justice. We got Kansas City and 50/50 sauces. We did not think those sauces were great. The briskets were a bit dry. The 50/50 sauce was so buttery. Overall, I think so far this is one of best places to get BBQ in Cleveland. read more

Landmark BBQ on Clifton has that neighborhood joint feel where the smoke in the air tells you you're in the right place. I went with the brisket mac and cheese, topped with Kansas City BBQ sauce, and it definitely hit the comfort food button--cheesy, smoky, and rich. My only letdown? The sauce lineup. I'm just not a fan of mustard-based Carolina sauces, and I kept wishing they had a Texas-style sweet tangy heat option to balance things out. Still, Landmark delivered a solid plate and a laid-back vibe, and I'd come back when the brisket craving strikes. read more

Amazing bourbon selection at great prices. They also have beers, wines and some cocktails. I decided on the gin cocktail with lemon and it was very well made. The bbq was delicious, as always. Great flavor and arrived piping hot. read more

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5 Stars - Can't Wait to Dine In! I didn't dine in this time, but while waiting for my carryout order, the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming--which made a great first impression. I ordered the smash burger, and it was absolutely delicious. You can tell they care about flavor and quality. Based on this experience alone, I'm already looking forward to coming back and dining in soon. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Landmark Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Stopped in for lunch. This place was recommended by local to try. I had the pork belly bolt. Food was great, service was good , and a cool atmosphere. D gently will try to get back when I am I town. read more

One of my favorite spots for ribs on the west side it's pricey, but sometimes it's worth it. It can't be hit or miss depending on who's cooking the ribs they try to give me burnt scraps before I took it back and they exchanged it. We cooked it with no problem. The wings was a no for me but like said some of the best ribs on the west. read more

This is our go to place for BBQ in Cleveland. I tried the brisket and grits. Wow!! It was very good. read more

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Always our go to for brunch and take out. Love the quality of meat and the meals are always delicious

for his crazy busy as they are, they do a great job very embarrassed to see another DoorDash or in there tonight acting like the world was ending because his order was out the second he walked in the door. Just letting you know I do appreciate all the hard work all the restaurants do and we are not all like that. read more

For a smaller menu this place definitely gives you big flavor. I have enjoyed their brisket, both as a sandwich and nachos. As well as their burger which has a great sauce on it. I love their fries, they are big and have a great crunch. This location is a little smaller but they have great service for a party of any size! read more

Food not tasty I had pulled pork barbecue sandwich . I grew up in the south. I should know by now Cleveland Ohio is not the right place for pork barbecue. I should have stuck with pirogies read more

BBQ isn't my first choice when it comes to food but this place has changed my mind. Their Korean bbq bowl is something that I'll be thinking about until I go back. Their Mac and cheese, the nachos, and of course the beer, was also really good. I can't wait to come back! read more

I came here on a whim, and I am pretty pleased! So a big portion of this is from the excellent bourbon selection, rather than the barbecue I am a sucker for sampler platters, so when I see one, that's almost always what I get. Today, I got to try the brisket, turkey, pork, and two of their sauces. All of the meats were on the drier side. The brisket and turkey were still enjoyable on their own (though better with sauce); the pulled pork was and drier than the others and definitely needed something to help it out. The sauces however, were very good--both the orange vinegar-based one, and the brown sweet barbecue. I would look forward to trying a spicier one in the future. I came at an off hour, but the service and ambience work both great. Music is playing softly in the background, enough to create a good environment, but not so loudly that it is obtrusive, or impair a conversation. And my waitress was both attentive and helpful. The bourbon selection was an unexpected highlight. Although I originally came for barbecue, Landmark offers a wonderful selection of reasonably priced bourbon, as well as good number of their own store pics. I was very pleasantly surprised, and I think this is what really saves the restaurant for me. Overall, the barbecue is pretty decent, but I don't think I would go out of my way for the barbecue alone. But if I were looking for some bourbon, Landmark has many options, and the BBQ pairs with it well. If you're in the area, I think it's worth a try! read more

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Food was delicious! The whole table got a lot more than what's pictured but I'll start from worst to best. Fried pickles 6/10.. barely had that sour vinegar tang that you crave, the pickles almost felt like they were frozen before frying but the breading was a great consistency -- flavor felt a bit off because of the frozen texture thing. The cornbread 7/10 wasn't better than any authentic southern cornbread i've had, if you're a cornbread lover know that this one does not come with chunks of corn :/ It was moist though! Held together nice, the whipped cinnamon butter is a nice touch but almost makes it taste less like cornbread. Imagine the butter as the Texas Roadhouse butter. BBQ bruschetta, 8/10, I've never had bruschetta quite like this but the flavor was on point and the texture was nice. The presentation could use a little work considering it comes in very obvious bite pieces but the arugula is just all over. The sweet and spicy pork belly, 9/10. Wow! Melts in your mouth, perfect char on the outside, great subtle flavor. The bed of cabbage was perfectly soft and charred on the edges. I only wish there was less sauce on the cabbage. The gin cocktail was yummy and consistent with my second one :) The layout of the place is nice, it's on a corner, has tables and some booths with a bar. Quite spaced out so you don't feel too close to others. It was great! read more

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High quality meat and dishes. Cozy and cool ambience is a bonus for a barbecue joint. I would come again.

The bag seemed a little light for $14. I got the nachos. First off who makes nachos with no sour cream or guacamole especially at this price? Basically some chips maybe a 1/2 cup of brisket and some other "stuff."It was a bit salty for my taste. I started to ask for a side of sour cream but was afraid that would be another $2. I originally was going to order the brisket sandwich which was $12 the last time I had it but it's now $16. A $14 dollar lunch and I feel very unsatisfied. I ordered this in the parking lot of Taco Bell. Wish I had gotten lunch there now. Very unsatisfied. Anymore as a consumer I feel taken advantage of for the price we pay for things versus what we get. And everyone wants to say it's because of Covid...Is it?!! Side dishes have gone up too. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

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We discovered smoke meat years ago in Montreal. We came back to Cleveland and we couldn't find it anywhere. Then the Landmark opened. The decor is fun and the service is great. In all of our times visiting there has never been a wait, but the dining is very busy. Lucy was an attentive server and seemed very nice. I love the vegan burger and there are additional vegan options on the menu. My partner had the Landmark breakfast and he said it hit the spot. The Landmark is a great restaurant for a vegan and non- vegan to dine. read more

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I think the service here is pretty solid. The fries are great, the ribs are great. The wings are pretty solid too. I think at $35 a slab, they could put some pickles or a piece of cornbread on the tray thats nearly empty. read more

I recently stopped in here a couple of times and, geez, do I wish it was closer to my house. It's kind of understated from the outside- as in you could drive by and never even notice it was there. They have a decent sized parking lot behind them, but parking can be a bit of an issue during busy times. The interior is modern and decorated very nicely. There's an open kitchen and a great bar. It's not very big, not very many tables, but that adds to the whole cozy vibe. Great music too. The bar has a great bourbon selection- a little pricey for pours. However, they have a good handful of restaurant picks and those are absolutely incredible. Whomever is doing the picks, has a great palate. The picks are priced really well. I could come here to drink these all night. The food is really great too though. My husband and I got the cornbread to start and it was very good, but, personally, I would have preferred a regular butter or maybe a honey butter- the cinnamon was too much (and I love cinnamon). I got the glazed brisket with grits and it was absolutely delicious. My husband made a meat platter of ribs and pork belly and got fries. He enjoyed everything. His meal was a little pricey to put together- there isn't a good combo or meal that allows you to sample the meat. At the very least, it should come with a side or some fries. But, all in all, I love this place. The food is great, the service is fast and friendly. I wou read more

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Food and staff great, but the prices just went up. Pushing it to the edge of our breakfast budget. So, we will be coming here less often. Too bad. read more

Stopped here after spending a good part of day at Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park. We worked up an appetite. This place did not disappoint. The brisket was some of the best I ever had. It was a good amount with the potatoes pancakes. Their mac and cheese was creamy, rich, and cheesey. I'm lactose intolerant but it was worth it. I will definitely stop here again when we are in the area. read more

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brisket and Ribs this day! I have said it before but the brisket is Texas quality! Ribs are also very good! Service was excellent and the environment is relaxing chill place! Best Brisket I have had in Cleveland hands down! read more

Slow service (Maybe it was just my waitress) other than that food was good. Enjoyed everything I ordered. Good flavor, tender brisket. Amazing pork belly. Cornbread 7/10. Wings are good. Reasonably priced items. read more

Excellent ribs, Mac& cheese, fries, cole slaw. David our waiter was exceptional. I'll be back. read more

I remember trying this place when it first opened years ago, the chicken sandwich then was much better. The chicken sandwich now is pounded flat, dry and over breaded , the original was an actual juicy breast. The ribs are good but I would avoid the chicken sandwich. The fry's are also over fried. read more

UPDATED REVIEW: I debated between 3 and 4 stars for this review but stuck with 3 stars which I think is still fair. Their brisket is amazing but the pulled pork sandwich is okay. FOOD -- Here are some recommendations based on what I've bought in the past: -- Smoked Brisket Sandwich ($12) -- onions, pickles, brioche bun, choice of BBQ sauce. I ordered this without onions. This tasted good and it comes with a ton of fries. The brisket was moist and not dry. -- Pulled Pork Sandwich ($12) -- This was okay. The pork was very dry which made it tougher to eat with the bun. Adding some BBQ sauce to the pork helped it taste a little less dry. I ordered a side of broccoli which was good. -- Smoke St. Louis Ribs ($16) -- My favourite dish out of everything I've ordered. A 4/5 rating because when I ordered recently in April 2022, there was too much BBQ sauce added on the ribs so I had to remove some of it off; otherwise, it would have been too hard to eat. -- Thai Peanut Bowl: As my review below states, this bowl had a very bland sauce and the taste was just off, in my opinion. If you're a meat lover then this restaurant is definitely for you. read more

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was looking for a good lunch barbecue spot in cleveland and saw on reddit that many locals rave about landmark. came around 12:00pm on a monday and there was plenty of seating. free parking lot in the back. service was very friendly and food came out in ~10 minutes. // smoked st. louis ribs ($16) // half slab KC ribs with a side of coleslaw and french fries. KC ribs were tasty and the sauce was on the sweeter side. meat could have been a little more tender for my preference. coleslaw was pretty good. large portion of fries, some were a little overcooked. // side of mac and cheese ($4) // many reviews called out the mac and cheese so we had to try. $4 for a pretty small portion but it was really good. light breadcrumbs on top and good cheese flavor (almost smoky). very creamy and one of the better mac and cheeses i've tried. would definitely return to landmark smokehouse if i ever come back to cleveland. a little far out of the city but on the way if you're driving into the city from the south or west. read more

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Love Landmark!! Definitely an amazing option to go on a date and if it is in summer better! They open their patio and have great music playing so while you enjoy their delicious food you can have a great time listening to their music and stay after for drink and dancing. I had a blast with their atmosphere, the service was great too, very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and the food was simply delicious! Can't wait for the good weather to be back so we can enjoy that terrace again! read more

Went for lunch with an old friend today and had an outstanding experience. Easy parking with a dedicated lot off 117th behind the restaurant Looks like a great and very large patio space is available and some guests were out there. Great waiter who helped us learn about the large bourbon selections, including exclusive picks that were very reasonably priced. Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rate for 9-11 bucks. For the bbq we wanted to try it all so the best option was a large 1 pound mixed bbq plate that we shared. This has brisket, pork shoulder and turkey with sauces pickles toasted bread and pickled onions. Perfect way to try a lot. Ribs also were looking tempting.next time! We ordered a selection of a la cart sides with the very popular Mac and cheese as well as slaw and broccoli salad which were all solid. Overall a great experience, great atmosphere and especially aroma. Highly recommended! read more

Landmark Smokehouse - Cole slaw and broccoli salad - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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