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Big Art's BBQ

2796 Struble Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251-1124
(513) 825-4811
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Ranked #307 of 1,161 restaurants in Cincinnati
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Most recent review
- Apr 23, 2013
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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38 reviews 38 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013 via mobile

We tried this because I have FB friends who rave about it. I have to say we were very VERY dissatisfied with the food and service. To much sauce and too sweet. I am not a big fan of oven baked ribs and these ribs were the worst oven baked I have had and that says a lot. I won't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Fantastic, juicy ribs! Heavenly smell! Great sauce that is not overly sweet and has a touch of smoke. They also smoke their own meat and you can tell...major points here!!! Usually very friendly service (our normal waitress always remembers us - wish I knew her name!), wait times aren't overly long even during busy nights, really great BBQ wings, cole... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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19 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012 via mobile

Apparently popular and always crowded, but I don't know why. They don't serve brisket, the pork portions are a bit skimpy, just OK flavor and no real bbq puts the sauce on for you. I HATE that. I want to put my own sauce on if I want it. If the meat is good, it's good without sauce. Will not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2012

The place is a dive in the truest sense of the word, but the food is totally worth it. Service is friendly for the most part. Best ribs in Cincinnati and you've gotta try the Cajun potatoes.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 via mobile

Small restaurant that is big on taste,ribs,pulled pork are my 2 favorites,remember to try their sides,ESP coleslaw and baked beans.The best smell anyway upon walking in.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012 via mobile

I took my 2 grown up kids there and they loved it .this is the only rib place I come to eat rib at .but I do a lot of take out .

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Fairfield, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011 via mobile

The place is a bit lacking on decor, but wow, do they make up for it with the food. The Cajun fried shrimp are the best. Especially when coupled with the baby back ribs. The baked beans are by far the best beans to be found. This is my family's favorite casual restaurant in town.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2010

We love their ribs and sides but the service is soooo bad that we no longer go there to eat. Wait staff is rude, slow and will let you sit at a table (once you get one) far too long before being acknowledged. Fortunately they have a carry out which we now use exclusively. We used to take out of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2008

The food is great! It's not much fun to eat there, though. But, the food is good enough to overlook the setting.

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cincinnati
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2007

we've been to many steak and rib restaurants. some supposedly the best. but i would rate big art's the best we've had bar none. his side dishes are also the best. try his soups and you'll have to agree, they are delicious. we only made it to dessert once and it was scrumptious.

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