Eli's Bbq

133 W Elder St, 45202-7746 - Cincinnati
€€ Barbecue American
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82/100
2163 recommendations

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Ribs 70 Pulled pork 50 Sides 49 Sandwich 38 Coleslaw 21 Turkey 14 Jalapeno 12 Grits 11

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 513-533-1957
📍 Address: 133 W Elder St, Cincinnati

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 11:00 AM
Monday1 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday2 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday4 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday6 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Katherine D.

3 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I was so glad to visit one of my old favorites again. As flavorful as I remember. Eli's will always be on the itinerary when I visit Cincinnati.
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Lufa's Assistant

2 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Can't eat inside so, no atmosphere but Findlay is always fun. As delicious as the original, the only difference is their confusing a$$ front door. Got me walking into people's apartments by accident. 😬
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James Smith

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Cincinnati style bbq (savory shredded and pulled pork with a sweet red tomato sauce) done exceptionally well. The pulled pork sandwich and Jalapeño cheddar grits are must-trys, and everything else on the menu is delicious as well.
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Curtis Gillman

6 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Ribs are out of this world. They are perfect with the dry rub. The BBQ sauce they give you is good, but unnecessary. They ribs are firm enough to stay on the bone, but perfectly tender. Jalapeno grits are on point as well. We went on a Saturday around 11 and there was no line. We had our food in 10 minutes. There is no seating inside, just a couple of tables outside. Basic simple menu. No frills awesome BBQ.
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Jay “Da Review Gawd”

6 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Listen…. The Ribs…. Just get them. Get some extra sauce. I swear they flash fry them or something on the back end. Hit them with a dusting of seasoning… They have a smoke ring so I know they’re grilled at some point. Regardless, get them. Best ribs I’ve had in Cincinnati! Will return for sure. Likes: The Ribs… The service… The Vibes… Dislikes: Bakes Beans… They were pork-n-beans Recommended Dish/Item: What you think?
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Shelia

9 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
When I want Barbecue, this is the place I go. Ribs are delicious. Baked beans are too. The mac n cheese not so good. Customer service is great. It's convenient right on the market. I highly recommend Eli's BBQ. I wish they would add another side dish; a salad, corn on the cob, or french fries .
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Venkatesh Kolli

9 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
I always made sure to judge a BBQ joint based on the ribs, burger or pulled pork sandwich. I got 4 bones and mac and cheese with 'make it dirty' for sides. They also gave coleslaw and sweet dip. It was so good, I didn't care that I had it on a bench by the street, it was a closed street by the findlay market. Really good place if you want to get lunch around findlay market.
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Haley White

a year ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Good bbq, chicken wings, and ribs! I personally preferred the wings over the ribs. The beans have lots of cumin in them, so wasn’t a huge fan of them. But the bbq was delicious!!
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Jessica

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The pulled pork sandwich did not disappoint. For $7 you get about 3 sandwiches worth of good pulled pork. I definitely recommend it!
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Grethel

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Best rib tips I’ve had around! The smokiness was perfect and I loved their bbq sauce. Hot dogs were a little heavy for me but if you like cole slaw then I recommend.
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