This is our favorite BBQ spot in the city... only second to my momma's! The staff is always welcoming 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! read more

Arrived at 405pm for my 4pm rsvp and they somehow opened at 4, yet had people packing the bar, and were 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. read more

Listen .......... If I could give this place 10 s I would . The food was incredible, literally Everything ! Summer time barbecue with the family... ugh it gives this vibe!!! The service was amazing and everyone was kind . All I could take a picture of was the aftermath lol food was too good i forgot to take a picture read more

We had Sweet Pork Wilson's cater our daughter's first birthday party, and everything was amazing! The food was delicious, fresh, and a huge hit with all of our guests. The entire process was easy. They helped make our special day even better, and we will definitely be using them again. Highly recommend! read more

I WILL be back. The staff were friendly, and I love a family run business. The sweet tea was southern sweet and felt like home. The fried pickles were perfect, no notes! They were out of salmon so I opted for the chicken sliders. Slaw was good and meat was seasoned well. My friend had some pulled pork and the cabbage with greens. He's from the south and was so impressed. This is a great place to come for takeout or to watch a game. read more

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Stopped in for Browns game & had the best BBQ I have ever had in Cleveland. Packed full of flavor, tender & carefully crafted. Sweet Pork Wilsons is an absolute gem, must stop in. Service quick Vibe is immaculate! read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - This & That 2 Meats / 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I walk in... the smell of love and bbq, REAL OLDIES PLAYING 1950s-70s! now this.. this is what bbq is about. Family and good ol fashion bbq. Full bar, plenty of seating, big table for large groups. I drive by here all of the time, smoker in the back is always working overtime. The serve is unmatched- warm smiles, attentive and fast. I've been sleeping on this place. The bbq/wings are unmatched. Wings are Smokey, crispy and juicy. (BIG WINGS) No seriously. Brisket.. juicy, deep flavor. This is my new bar spot for wings and bbq. I cannot say enough besides... take my money and feed me good read more

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Fantastic Barbecue!!! Wonderful Service!!! Adequate dining area!!! Thank you for overall perfect dinner! read more

The brisket was TERRIBLE. The worst brisket I've ever had. It was dry and hard as a rock. The sauce was horrible. A waste of money.

I came here to celebrate my birthday on July 2. I was greeted upon entry which is always a plus. My server was super pleasant which is another plus. For starters I ordered a peach margarita and lemon pepper smoked wings, both were amazing! For my entree I chose the two meat plate with ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese and collard greens. The ribs were outstanding. They had a perfect bite as ribs should be, not "falling off the bone". The brisket however was a bit overcooked yet tasty. The sides were great and portions were generous. My experience was great and I cannot wait to come back! read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - Lemon pepper smoked wings - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I forgot to take pictures, but if I had they would have made your mouth water. My husband, son and I stopped in for a weeknight bite. We had the brisket burger, ribs and brisket sliders. All were delicious. The fries came out hot, which is a thing for me. The cole slaw had the perfect amount of dressing, with a touch of celery seeds. SPW is owned by a lovely couple who put their hearts into everything they do. The vibe is friendly and cool. Love the Jimmy Hendrix mural! We will be back! read more

Overall this place was just okay. We got a half slab, wings, and some sides. It's a convenient place for takeout. The ribs are not the best I've had... I was craving fall off the bone and this was not that. I may give it one more try to be sure but it wasn't out of this world good for my first time. read more

Was out from a event in Cleveland and was hungry for soulful BBQ, this place was close and just recently recommended by a friend. The weather was horrible and snowing, but it didn't stop us. It's a small establishment with a bar area. With just a few high top tables left as there was a large party there celebrating a birthday, we couldn't get a high chair due to that, but that's ok. We ordered a rib dinner, a steak dinner and pulled pork sandwich, with the sides of mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, and collards/cabbage. The sauce on the ribs was awesome! They ran out of steak so we were offered brisket instead, and two-6 piece wings! Brisket was melt in your mouth and very flavorful! And the service was good, especially the owners who felt bad about not having what we originally ordered. Will be back again read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - Rib Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great food and a good selection of comfort food. Seeing the smoker in the back parking lot as you drive by is a tuff look. read more

Great food and fantastic service. One of my students' families from a school where I was the principal (Menlo Park Academy) owned the restaurant. Please support... Dr. Michael Crudder read more

Wonderful BBQ that is "high on the hog." Lots of food with a platter order. Good sides. I like the interior. The bar is big and full with lots of TVs. The walls have fun pictures and sayings on them, and a TV had sports playing. A high-top table with stools divided the bar area from the dining area. Was nice. SPW is located at the CLE/Lakewood boundary. Look for the smoker in the large parking lot. Smells delicious! read more

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We drive by this place everyday and finally decided to give it a try for happy hour. Ranking this place a three as there were pros and cons. Con- when we first entered we couldn't tell if the place was rented out for a birthday party or if it was still open for the public. We took a seat at the bar and we had to wait so long to even order a drink, we actually were a minute away from just saying "let's go elsewhere". Once we were served we ordered two drinks from the happy hour menu, one was brought out but the other also took awhile. We ordered 10 chicken wings with ranch, they did not bring out the ranch which was funny since they did ask if we wanted that. Due to how slow the service was, we also ordered our dinner and two more drinks from the happy hour menu, the dinner overall was good, Mac and cheese I have had better. It was also extremely loud there which again could have been due to it being a party. Once we got our bill we noticed none of the drinks had the happy hour deal so definitely make sure to check the bill before paying! We likely won't be back as we have had better experiences elsewhere near by for BBQ. read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - Brisket Philly cheese with fries and Mac and cheese. Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We visited around 3 pm. It was easy to find a table and service was fast. The fried pickles were very hot out of the fryer. Nice and crispy. The vinegar came through nicely. The ribs were meaty and lightly sauced the way I like them. Sauce was nice with the right amount of vinegar and heat. My husband enjoyed the chicken cheese steak. Service was great. read more

Great bar and restaurant on the corner of Madison and W 117th. It is a shame that the Lido Lounge closed down because this would've been the perfect stop on the way up there. Great happy hour deals if you're craving a beverage after work. The meats don't need sauce because the dry rub is fantastic but BBQ sauce was wonderful addition. Highly recommend the greens and potatoes for sides. Really nice people working at this establishment and make you feel welcome and at home. read more

I've been meaning to go here for quite a while since i live in the neighborhood, but for some reason, I've just never stopped by today's visit was outstanding, all around! The service was excellent.!my corned and I weren't sure where to order for takeout , so we stood by the door by the bar for about half a minute before an employee swooped right in with a lovely greeting and took us to where we could order takeout. She was so super sweet and helpful. When you walk in the door, it smells amazing and you know with fair certainty that the food will be slamming it was, and then some!! I ordered the pulled pork meat plate with chosen sides of Mac and cheese and corn bread. I also ordered a slice of red velvet cake. The pulled pork is incredibly tender and juicy and the bbq sauce is delicious. The potion size exceeded my expectations., too. The corn bread was moist and flavorful with a perfect texture. Mac and cheese is difficult to get right but SPW hot the nail in the head ! Super cheesy, great cheese pull, and flavorful. Red velvet cake was also a hit! The cream cheese frosting was divine and the cake was moist and flavorful. Tasted like childhood! Prices were reasonable. A total must go to destination if you're looking for amazing bbq and comfort food. Looking forward to many more visits to SPW! (I would've posted pics but I ate the food so quickly because it was so good and never got around to snapping any photos!) read more

Really good barbecue. We got a pan of their pulled pork which was ate up quick. The bbq sauce they provided was excellent as well. I highly recommend getting their wings. We got the med buffalo sauce, and it was perfect with that smoke flavor. The employees were all nice and helped get my order together quickly when I arrived. read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons is a local family-owned business that has solid BBQ offerings in a casual setting. Atmosphere (4 out of 5): There's plenty of indoor seating both restaurant style and bar style. You'll be able to choose whether to sit at high tables or a bar near TVs in a larger group or solo, or take a standard 4-seater table on the other side. Service (4.5 out of 5): The menu is online and relatively straightforward. You can order both for to-go/pick-up or to eat-in (which is what I opted for) The server was very attentive and always asking if there's anything I needed. Halfway through the meal, the owner came out and checked in as well. I originally wasn't sure it was the owner as the staff weren't wearing anything distinguishing. Upon chatting with myself and other tables, the owner then went back to the kitchen and made us all a sample of the chicken cheesesteak just for us to try free of charge. He's definitely passionate about his food! Food (4 out of 5): I had the 2 meat 2 side platter with sweet pork ribs and brisket, and mac and cheese and coleslaw. The ribs were amazingly balanced with the sweet sauce and the meat was very tender. The brisket was slightly drier but was still very good. The sample of the chicken cheesesteak was also fantastic and the ratio of chicken to veggies was on point - though I am notably picky about seasoning and I would've liked a bit more. The mac-and-cheese could've been a bit warmer, but was solid overall Texas-style and contained more textures (bread crumbs?) than just pasta and cheese. The coleslaw was slightly disappointing as it was very watery, but the flavor was fine. Overall a very positive meal and despite the heavy meal, I didn't feel bloated at all. Value (3.5 out of 5) - Solid portions with average prices. 2 meat and 2 side was $30. Chicken cheesesteak was a very nice bonus but was also a special treat. Overall, would recommend dropping by for most occasions whenever you're craving sweet BBQ meats. read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - 2 meat (Ribs and Brisket), 2 side (Mac and Cheese and Coleslaw) - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Went tonight for dinner. Holy smokes! We've been searching for great BBQ in Cleveland & hands down, Sweet Pork Wilson's wins. Cocktails & drinks were fantastic. The smoke turkey was perfect, wasn't dry. The pulled pork was luscious. Def our favorite. My husband loved the ribs. The sides are fantastic. The Cole slaw is the best of both worlds, creamy & vinegary. Mac n cheese was rich & cheesey. Service was on point, & honestly, we felt at home. We will definitely be back with friends. read more

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The best sliced brisket I have ever had. Tender. Moist. Delicious. So flavorful that it does not need sauce. The sides are delicious as well. Our party had the Mac & cheese, beans, smashed potatoes and Cole slaw and they all were good. The service was warm and friendly. We even got to meet the owner who is delightful. Do yourself s favor, stop in and try the brisket. read more

My brother bought me a cheesesteak sandwich with fries and he gave me two of his ribs. Absolutely delicious read more

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Sweet Pork Wilsons is one of the new places that have popped up along Madison as it continues to gentrify. It is in the former site of a long-standing local bar. Fortunately, Sweet Pork Wilsons was able to maintain the feeling of the neighborhood bar while updating the rest of the space to a modern restaurant. They are currently going through a soft opening with the grand opening over Labor Day weekend. They are currently open daily at noon, although this isn't posted anywhere that you can see it. The staff is great. You can tell they are serious about building a great BBQ restaurant. I had the brisket, along with some cornbread. Each was as close to perfect as you can get. (Although, I do like my brisket slices a bit thicker. ) The BBQ sauce is delicious. It had a bit of vinegar bite, but not too much spice to make it overbearing. The cornbread was perfect. Moist and buttery. I look forward to seeing what this place will become. There is even a small stage and I know they plan on having bands. Come on over and watch this place grow! read more

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The brisket was tough and my mashed potatoes were cold....not a good combination. I'm going to try it again, everyone is entitled to a bad day read more

Place is alright. Wings kinda dry, ribs kinda dry not tender, Good flavor. Corn bread has a nice smoky flavor but not too sweet. Mac n cheese was good. Overall place is mid. read more

First of all the owner Jason is personally here cooking. His wife Heather ensures the front of the house is running correctly. India is the lead barmaid. Everyone makes you feel like you're at home. You definitely feel like your at home with family.Jason has even offered to mentor my husband on learning to use the smoker at home. The food is top notch from the juicy brisket to smashed potatoes! We have tried every single thing on the menu. Highly recommend pork sliders and smashed potatoes.... Don't forget about the greens and cabbage!!! Drink specials every night- full bar available read more

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Ribs amazing also corn bread and coleslaw. Brisket was a little tough but still good flavor. Mac and cheese was good read more

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Full disclosure: I've been friends with the owner since 1994. He's my brother from another mother. The theme of this review is, consistency. Food: You'd be hard pressed to find better ribs than what you can find at SPW. When it's right, it's competition level good. The turkey and salmon are world-class. These 3 items are in elite conversation with ANY pit master in the world. However, the challenge with new entrepreneur is establishing consistency. The thing the separates major bbq chains from local shops is consistency. Example, I'm not a Mission BBQ fan, but I KNOW exactly what to expect at any given time, regardless of location. It's how you build trust. Although the food to ME isn't great, it's consistently what it is. - The sides at SPW are ok. I don't go for the sides. Ambiance: Awesome. It's a BBQ spot. But not a greasy spoon. It has a hip vibe to it. Service: Again, when it's good, it's great. The intentions are in the right place, but you need the infrastructure to execute, and the right people. It's a process to fulfill potential. Go for the BBQ, stay for the people, and give feedback. There aren't many places with this level of food. A lot of places distract you with stuff, but fail miserably at food. So, I'll keep supporting and providing feedback, and hopefully watch SPW become a national sensation that it's capable of becoming. read more

Listen... the food... was amazing! We did not talk the whole time we ate. This is some of the best barbecue places I'd had in a really long time. Service was slow but they're were informative every step of the way and it was well worth the wait. Giving it 4 star to be picky but honest. It's a must try! Enjoy! read more

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I cannot tell you how amazing this restaurant is. It truly is the best barbecue place we are lucky to have in Cleveland. They went above and beyond catering my husband's birthday. We are truly life long supporters. read more

Ordered catering for an office holiday party. Catering was easy to order and delivered on time with no issues. Food was AMAZING!! Everything was perfectly cooked- no complaints! I would highly recommend ordering with Sweet Pork Wilson, you won't be disappointed. They gained a few more fans. read more

First time eating here. Service was outstanding. The restaurant/bar were clean. The sidewalks had not been adequately shovels or cleared is snow so walking from the parking lot to the front t to enter was a little hazardous. The fried pickles were outstanding and the wings were very good. We had the 2 meat 2 side plate. The ribs were undercooked and the brisket was overcooked and exceptionally dry. The baked beans and mashed potatoes were excellent. The coleslaw could use a little more vinegar in the dressing. We are middle of the road on recommending and returning to this establishment. read more

All I can say is ******* WOW. I came here before a Guardians game and had the chicken and brisket. The chicken was amazing and packed full of flavor. OK don't hate me but I'm going to say it. It was moist not dry. The brisket was very good but a little fatty and I had to get used to that fatty texture but it grew on me and was absolutely awesome. I went back a few weeks later but they weren't open yet. I plan on hitting this place up every chance I get to my travels to PA from MI. The grill master was very friendly and brought me extra meat fresh off the grill and the portions were exceedingly huge and more than the half pound I paid for. I honesty thought the waitress ordered me a full pound of each untilmingotmmy bill and it was 1/2 pound orders. read more

Great BBQ! The brisket and pulled pork is outstanding' Highly recommended! Try the collard greens and cabbage - it is the bomb! read more

Really good food and really great service. I try to stay away from heavy lunches, but I had to try Sweet Pork Wilson's. I'm happy I did! I can't wait to go back and enjoy dinner and drinks there! Food portions were good, fries were perfect, and meat was tender and juicy. read more

Sweet Pork Wilsons - Barbeque Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Once I realized that SWEET PORK WILSON had opened on the WESTSIDE I was elated the food never disappoints simply fabulous. You must try.

The BBQ was to die for! Love supporting local. I found this gem as it had been featured on a local morning tv show! The staff were great. We have already mentioned this to many people we know. Highly recommend! read more