I'm normally not very generous in my reviews, but this place really pissed me off. Service was horrible. Obligatory friendliness was not enough to overcome inefficiency, and a general lack of awareness. Trying to flag down some help to address problems with the food was frustrating. Ordered a few things to give this place a good try. The brisket was lukewarm. That's fine, I suppose, because keeping it hot might dry it out, and popping it into a microwave would ruin the crust on the outside. Except the crust on the outside was mushy anyway and the portion of brisket for 6.50 was a joke, especially given the big glob of tepid fat that made up for a third of the portion. Bleh. Slaw? Looked promising, but had a really off-putting bitterness. I couldn't tell if it was too much celery seed, or some icky food preservative that makes store-bought slaw taste like crap. I wasn't impressed. Beans...the rich tomato-based sauce was tasty enough but the beans seemed to lack the authenticity of properly cooked beans this seemed liked canned kidney beans were mixed with sauce and microwaved. The beans didn't have that flavor and mouthfeel you get when you go slow and low for hours. The chilli was a crime against humanity. lots of cumin, canned beans, and bits of meat were not properly heated. The first bowl was cold. The second bowl was just warm enough to make you not want to gag. This place is fake. They have a nice downtown patio, and pisspoor food. read more

Thought this place was in a sketchy part of town but had a retro vibe to it and was like an 80s Ice cream bar with bbq. Brisket, pork, and chicken were really good and had lots of sauce you could carry out. Baked beans were a little on the ketchup side which was different but liked them. Cole slaw was ok but not as good as my mom's. I got a half of the smoked wings that were a little dry but with the sauce they were fine. read more

The smoked wings are very large but needed to be cooked more. They seemed a bit rubbery! The bowl of chili is good but a terrible value for the price. The cornbread was very good. I gave 2 stars for the absolutely terrible service. It seems the service industry workers have forgotten that GREAT SERVICE = GREAT TIPS. And really don't seem to care! read more

Decided to do dinner on a Friday evening and had a gift certificate so Pecan Penny's it was. Very cute place to dine in at, people were great and so was the service. The dinners we decided on were good picks. I had the brisket salad with the cilantro vinaigrette and was so good! My husband had chicken wings, pulled pork, brisket and side of collard greens and mac & cheese. He thought it was all pretty good with the exception of the wings just being so-so. Will definitely be back! read more

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$5.50 for this. The tiniest scoop of mac'n'cheese of all time. The small container isn't even half way filled. It wasn't a mistake, because I asked. read more

Pecan Penny's - Mac'n'cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Sara is the best server! I love everyone there but Sara is by far my favorite. She is kind, caring, sweet, and has an amazing personality. She is quick and friendly and will give you the best possible service! read more

I'm on the falling of the fence inn unhappiness here.... I was so excited in the beginning when I got there. I was with a large group many of whom had been there multiple times. This was my first visit and when I walked in I really got excited over the set up, the ambience, the environment and apparent culture. I've loved that and what a great way to start the evening. Their cocktail menu is unique and very extravagant...well worth exploring the entire cocktail menu. I told you I was with a large group and that's exactly what we did. We started with all of us ordering something different and just passing drinks around. Then we hit on a couple that we liked. We ordered several of these and then the group enjoyed these individual drinks and sharing with each other I think explaining to you how we shared drinks is partially what causes me to be really on the fence in my review. That entire "bar" experience was strong. Service was outstanding! Food was a big failure. Food looked good, portions looked good and the foods taste and preparation though was very poor, very low to mediocre. They have a pecans item on the menu so we had it. We couldn't eat the pecans and we chose just to let it go for I think $4. They were so burned that it was like eating a piece of charcoal bad experience. They have a cucumber salad on the menu and if it were a seasonal option and they were fresh cucumbers and fresh tomatoes from a local source that would have been a hit. But it's not a hit. Very store bought quality in terms of the freshness and taste of the not-so-perfect tomatoes. I was getting excited about the collard greens. A couple people said that something's different. These greens wetter definitely unkind l unlike the same collard greens that they'd had in the past. They were average but sure wouldn't say anything more about the collard greens I ordersd the DOWNTOWN SAMPLER for like $22. It was 3 meats, 2 sides. My food quality didn't make it worth the price. The brisket. I thought the brisket was just a good not awesome. The pulled pork was pulled pork nothing exciting not a real strong flavor. The chicken was so hard, so overdone, flavorless. The chicken tasted like it had been prepared one day then microwaved when I ordered it. Couldn't eat it. Dogs ate it though. Hushpuppies...should have been a nice treat. So hard, overcooked, cold that that's exactly what you tasted. The tray was cute when served. Never did I figure out what this little thing of white stuff was on the tray...thought it might be horseradish sauce but it had to have been ranch dressing with a lot of dill. I know the same owners also have THE WALRUS but eliminate the excessive advertising for the walrus...It's a downer actually. I'd go to the walrus if I wanted the walrus. Not a strong review but an honest review. I'm probably not going to give it a second chance. read more

Went to Pecan Penny's with a group of friends last night before a concert. Everything we tried was very good and they have something for everyone! We had the pickled guacamole to start, very interesting flavor and probably one of our favorite things all night. So good!! For our meal we shared and our server was very helpful in determining how much meat we needed for the 6 of us. We shared chicken wings, brisket and pulled pork. The chicken wings were the fan favorite but everything was great. There were 5 sauces on the table to choose from so something for everyone. My favorite was the "hot grandpa." Such good smoke flavor and so crispy! For sides we got the fries, hush puppies, Mac and cheese and cornbread. The cornbread comes with cinnamon butter, and the hush puppies come with a great remoulade. We tried the kool-aid pickle as well. Only two of us were fans as it's a very acquired tasted but for $0.50 it's worth trying! We finished with banana pudding which comes in a mason jar with plenty of bananas and plenty of whipped cream. Yum! The cherry, pun intended, on top were the Cherrwine slushees! They have them plain and you can add liquor of your choosing. Such a treat and highly recommend. Pecan Penny's, we will be back!! read more

So being in the mood for some smoked meats and beer, I decided to try Pecan Penny's. I started with the Pork Rinds. They came out fresh fried and crackling. I would come back just for them as they melt in your mouth. Next on the list was the brisket. I like mine fatty and they did not disappoint. I would like to see more of a portion but that is because it tasted great The staff was friendly and the patio was a fun place to hand out. read more

Pecan Penny's - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Saw this place while walking to a different restaurant and just had to come back on a nice patio weather day. It was a weeknight so it wasn't super busy. Quick service and a happy hour. We ordered the downtown sampler. As someone who lived in Texas I am a bit of a BBQ snob. I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken-incredibly moist. Brisket has great flavor but a bit too fatty of cut for me. Pulled pork was decent. The real winner was the sauces and my surprise favorite the mustard sauce. Never imagined I would have liked it but ended up dipping literally everything in the mustard sauce. Sides were just okay. read more

Pecan Penny's - Downtown Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our second trip and we are still feeling the place out. Generous pours from the bar. Pass on the hush puppies and saddly the Pecan pie....Also, a $6 regular size hot dog? Nachos are still a favorite. Try it with brisket. read more

Amazing bbq. Their pulled pork, their brisket, oh my gosh. I've gone to visit my friend in Ohio twice and required we fit it into the schedule the second time. Their hush puppies, wow. Do yourself a favor and order at least two orders of them. Last time I was there we got their grilled pineapple pork Sandy with waffle fries, hush puppies, and brisket sandwich. Wow just wow. So delicious and flavorful, seasoned phenomenally. I meant to take pics but was too excited and forgot. Next time for sure! read more

Finally got to check out this joint after driving by it several times and being intrigued. The outdoor patio is a great space to hang when the weather is nice. The waitstaff were all excellent on my visit and the food was good. The hush puppies were a unique blend of awesome and delicious- I would highly recommend if fried goodness intrigues you. The ribs (dry rub) weren't my favorite but satisfied my craving. Looking forward to returning again. The excellent music choice during my weeknight, late afternoon visit created the perfect place to chill. read more

Best way to cool off when it's a zillion degrees? A refreshing gin and tonic and banana pudding! The Thursday special is one meat and three sides, which is the best special ever. Highly recommend the hush puppies! The honey mustard bbq sauce was sweet and tangy. Go to Pecan Penny's! The service was perfect. read more

We love this place, but we are BBQ fans. Now, bbq and have Sangria... totally sold!! We shared the sampler. Plenty for 2 and we got to pick our own sides as well.we also had the pitcher of sangria. This place has a great ambience and outdoor patio when weather permits. read more

Pecan Penny's - Sampler Plate with choice of sides, never disappoints! - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Service and food were great. I've heard their BBQ is good. Had the fish and was perfect--not over breaded.

Very good BBQ in Columbus!! My friend and I stopped here for dinner and I was ecstatic! I ordered the downtown sampler with coleslaw and Mac n cheese. The sampler was soooo delicious and came with a variety of meats. The Mac n cheese was a bit of a let down. I was told that there was no chicken and the waitress told me I could replace wings instead of chicken. However, I was surprised when she charged me extra for this. For dessert, the banana pudding was superb. Although the prices were a bit ridiculously high for the portions, I enjoyed my experience. read more

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Amazing bbq that feels like home. Finally got my boyfriend to try grits and he actually liked them. And I don't normally f**k with waffle fries, but these were crispy with a bit of a kick. Our sever was attentive and she made sure to check on us throughout the meal. Overall a very good experience. Friendly staff. Will definitely be back. read more

On Friday's my family and I support local businesses for lunch. This little tub of Mac n cheese is $5.50 and this little thing of chili is a whopping $8 and this was supposed to be a large size of greens for $7. I spent $35 for my family of 5 and got enough food for myself. Portion are so small for the price. SO DISAPPOINTED! read more

Pecan Penny's - Tiny tub of Mac n cheese 5.50 / Chili a whopping $8 / tiny greens was supposed to be a large for $7. I spent $35 SO DISAPPOINTED! - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you love a lot of dry rub, this place is for you. Unfortunately I didn't care for the taste if the rub. It was caked on the ribs to the point it was actually dry in a few areas. It was a very overpowering taste. It was also on the chicken, but if you took the skin off, you would be able to avoid the rub. The coleslaw was underwhelming. I'm going to have to pass on a second visit. read more

Delicious BBQ. Kind of on the smaller side for portions. Presented the sampler as a shareable item, but any normal sized person can handle the sampler with ease. Still delicious and recommended. read more

Pecan Penny's - Downtown Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I was super excited to eat there. We walked in and they said to seat ourselves. We sat for close to 20 minutes and watched a family get seated later and served and dealt with right next to us before we ever got any kind of attention after seating ourselves. We watched around and nobody came to get checks or table touched for 20 minutes. They were not busy and their was 3 people greeting in the front. They made sure to notice us and say have a nice day when we left though. Super frustrating for not just us but those around us. Hospitality is dead. read more

Just look at the photos. That's all the advertisement this place needs. Amazing food, helpful attentive staff and good brews. read more

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Super Cute place! Finally was able to stop and try it out, on a Sunday afternoon. Visually has great outdoor area with great lighting and fire pit vibe. Inside is super cute decor to match the name. Service was outstanding. Food was great! We had brisket- Mac - poutine fries (huge) - brisket chili -hush puppies - and a kool aid pickle. All the food was really good and will definitely be back to enjoy some drinks and relax read more

Pecan Penny's - Brisket - Mac - poutine fries - brisket chili with hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Pretty nice location and the food is not bad either. I made the mistake of sitting outside so everything did get cold fast. The bartender is really nice but I was not of fan of the white sangria. I'm used to it being fruity with fruit pieces: theirs had lime and lemon and it was horrid. Like Yuck. I would want to give it another try because I can tell maybe I just went at a bad time. I've heard so much good things about it! Just didn't check out to me. read more

The food is actually pretty good. Consistently good bbq and I like several of their sources. The patio is also awesome. However, the service is awful. It took 1.5 hours to actually get our order this evening. When it was brought to our table, part of the order was incorrect- as in not even the same thing that we ordered. When this was brought to their attention the answer was, "yeah, sorry about that." They didn't even offer to bring what was ordered! Good place but can't recommend as apparently you are playing roulette with your order. read more

Oh my goodness My daughter recommended Penny's for their wings and she did not steer us wrong! The wings, brisket, pulled pork were all divine! The sides we greatly enjoyed were Mac n cheese, baked beans, coke slaw and corn bread. Wow! Such an amazing smorgasbord! We popped in ordered, enjoyed a drink & some smoked pecans, grabbed our food and jetted. Service was top notch located practically beside I - 70 you can call ahead grab dinner and go!! read more

After we got stiffed for our reservation at the walrus, we came over to pecan pennies, and we're accommodated immediately! Good drinks and great food beautiful night to sit outside. read more

Still loving the wings and sides here. I should probably explore the rest of the menu. Hadn't been since like November. A bit disappointed in their decision to not allow doggy bags for left over wings on Monday but the service is still outstanding. read more

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Here visiting for the weekend and I came here after getting tapas across the street. We split between 3 people the sample platter which came with brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and picked mac and cheese and pickled cucumber salad for our sides. And o.m.geee everything was sooo good. Meat was all moist and tender. The pulled pork is amazing! Just perfect: it had great balance of flavor, and great texture. The pickled cucumber salad and side pickled onions were a great compliment to the meats. The service is awesome at this place. You can order your food in the front register and they bring your food to your table, and then someone comes around to take your drink order. They have good variety of beer and wine around $5-6. Definitely will be back here soon! Gahh drooling as I am writing this review. read more

I really enjoyed having lunch here. The drinks were well made, and the food was tasty. The cheesy grits were my favorite, and went great as leftovers with a fried egg. It was not very busy on the patio during the time we went, so it was rather relaxing. read more

Came in on a Sunday to nothing but wings being available which can happen when u come late to a bbq joint but the service was trash compared to my last 3 visits, the bartender refused to have them toss my wings in bbq, I work in the industry this is not a very hard request. The food is good so I'll be back but I was not to impressed with the service tonight. read more

The Smokehouse Burger was delicious! However, I was disappointed in the size of the burger. It should have been colossal for $14.00. Their Mac and Cheese is really good! They definitely don't skimp on the cheese. read more

I have wanted to try this place since they opened. Tonight was finally the night. It's a lot bigger than it looks and has a front and back patio. Huge bar and indoor dining area. We were served water as we sat down but it's a good thing I also ordered a Diet Coke. The water had a funky taste - maybe soapy ? I ordered a bowl of the brisket chili without sour cream. It came with a huge dollop of sour cream. I tried to scoop as much off as I could. The chili was very good - it also had cheese, scallions and jalapeños. I did not eat the jalapeños as it had quite the kick but in a delicious way. It was served with cornbread and a dab of butter on the side - maybe cinnamon or maple. I gave mine to my husband. The plain cornbread was so yummy - I could have had just that and been content. Y husband order the brisket with a side of cornbread. He was able to cut the brisket with a fork so tender. He said it was different but did not seem thrilled. It was also served with Texas toast. As he ate his buttered cornbread the look of satisfaction was obvious. My adult son ordered the pulled pork and said that it was dry and tasteless. There were a variety of barbecue sauces on the table to sample. Also there are different sizes of food to choose from depending on how hungry you are. I believe there was also a sample platter. There was pecan pie ( of course) and banana pudding neither of which we indulged in . Maybe next time. read more

My partner and our twins stopped by today without realizing it was opening day. At first we hesitated, but decided to stay and it was totally worth it! We got a platter to share, which entails: brisket, a chicken leg, pulled pork, and two sides- we got mac and cheese and hush puppies. Of course, it wouldn't be complete without Kool-Aid pickles (get them, they're delicious). You order at the register, and they give you a placard with a number and when your food is ready, they bring the food out to your table. To drink, they have Cheerwine on tap, which is unheard of, especially up north! At one point, we overhead one of the waitresses mention they were running out of food and we started to get concerned but finally, 45 minutes later, our food came out. Immediately, my kids started stabbing each other with their forks (they're three) because they wanted the mac and cheese. They demolished that side and we were lucky to get a bite each. The hush puppies have jalapenos and those alone, one could make a meal out of. The pulled pork is good, but a tad, too, fatty. The chicken was delicious, smoked dark meat that fell off the bone. But, the real highlight is their brisket. Their brisket melts like butter in your mouth. Their cooking method for their brisket is unmatched and for that alone, I will go back. The food is delicious, it really is. It's just as good, if not better (I think so) than City BBQ. But, one of the biggest highlights was their service. Our server kept making rounds and keeping us informed of when our food would be ready, when they were plating it, etc.. We had another server ask if we needed anything so we didn't have to leave the table or drag our kids around. And, an individual, whom I assume was the owner, stopped by tables and introduced himself, and kept apologizing for the wait. Not always necessary, but an indication of the care and pride one takes in their business. Really, really phenomenal service. read more

The best and only real barbecue in Downtown Columbus. I had the Downtown Sampler with beef brisket, pulled pork, 1/4 chicken, & 2 sides with a Diet Coke. My sides were. Hush Puppies and Baked Beans. There are 5-6 different BBQ sauces with Alabama White BBQ sauce, Goldie mustard BBQ sauce, "The Grandpa" sauce, and others. I enjoyed Grandpa and Goldie, and another sauce I forgot about. I did put some sauces on my Baked Beans, it was delicious. I enjoyed the Texas Toast with my Sampler. I will try the smoked wings, Mac & Cheese, and cornbread. Pecan Penny's is a hidden gem that should not be missed to get excellent barbecue in Downtown Columbus. read more

Excellent food! Any of the meets are done perfectly with great flavor. Their sides are less flavorful however still edible. Eating at the restaurant is much preferred rather than delivery. When in person you can get a taste of their desserts! They don't allow delivery of desserts. read more

Giving PP 3 stars because it has potential to be a good place. We had a group of 7 on a Saturday evening. Arrived about 6:15, not late by any means. Found a table right away but the indoor dining area was pretty full. The dining room seemed under staffed and based on the wait times, so was the kitchen. There were 2 persons working the dining room and 1 doubling behind the bar and dining room. There are games available so expect to enjoy conversation and time with your group. The outdoor Patios would be great in warmer weather, however there were outdoor fireplaces on both patios. No onsite parking but there is plenty of nearby parking. If you are coming downtown and expect onsite parking you probably shouldn't come downtown. We came for bbq but by 7 pm they were out of brisket, pork (we got the last pound), and ribs. That left wings and chicken. The wings were good and Mgr gave us a free order since they ran out of what we wanted. We ordered brisket nachos. These were loved by all and they had brisket. I thought the brisket was good but not much smoke flavor. We also had a salad and a chilli in the group. It looked fine but no review was given. The food was served very sporadically and slowly. Chilli and salad should come out first and quickly or at least be asked if want before meal. Both came out last and we had to remind server that we ordered. The signature Kool-Aid pickles got mixed reviews. Some really liked, some did not. You can definitely taste the Kool-Aid so they are unique. PP also has a large beer selection, cans and draft and their happy hour, 3-6, looks good as well. I can see the potential and will probably give another try when it warms up so I can really sample the brisket but my expectations are not high and Pecan Penny's has a lot to work on to become a must eat, dinner destination. Perhaps, end of the work day is more there thing. read more

Stopped into Pecan Penny's to eat for the first time today. We had a great experience. Alex and Carla took great care of us. Alex helped me figure out what to order and was sure to check in and see how we liked everything. Definitely the best bbq in the city. The aesthetic is nice, it's a very open concept with a large patio. Will be great in the summer when they open up the garage door. Cant wait for the hog roast on March 17! read more

Pecan Penny's - Pecan pie - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

didnt get to experience the food since the service was so bad. Server who ended up being the general manager assure us that we would have food in-time to go to a show. 15 min before the show we needed to leave and the food was still not made. We sat for 45 min with 1 drink and no service. We even decided to come back to give the place a shot to redeem the bad service. Upon seating the general manager pointed us out to the server and we then sat for 20 min before we got up and left for lack of service. Will not return! read more