Barbeque in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus barbeque ranges from quick counter service to sit-down Texas-style spots. City Barbeque operates multiple suburban locations for fast lunch runs, while Smoked on High in German Village offers a full dining experience with regional flair. Prices typically fall between $12 and $25 per person, making barbeque accessible across different budgets.

Whether you're after efficient takeout or a leisurely meal, these spots each bring a distinct approach to smoking meat and building flavor. Browse the listings below to find the style and neighborhood that fits your craving.

Barrel & Boar

A full-service barbecue restaurant in Columbuss Short North adjacent area, Barrel Boar builds its menu around low-and-slow smoked meats with a focus on both classic American barbecue cuts and a broader gastropub-style selection that sets it apart from str

Blues Barbeque

Blues Barbeque is a counter-service barbecue restaurant in Columbuss German Village neighborhood that specializes in oak-smoked meats sold by the pound, with a limited seating area and a focus on takeout.

Hank's Texas BBQ

Hanks Texas BBQ is a counter-service smokehouse on Columbuss north side that specializes in Central Texas-style barbecue, where the meat is the menu and the sides play a supporting role.

Old Canal Smoke House

Tucked into the small-town square of Canal Winchester, about miles southeast of Downtown Columbus, Old Canal Smoke House is a wood-smoke barbecue restaurant specializing in low-and-slow smoked meats served in a casual, counter-order format.

Smoked On High BBQ

Tucked into Columbuss food scene, Smoked On High BBQ is a low-and-slow barbecue operation built around traditional smoking techniques, serving brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and loaded sides out of its South High Street location in the South Side neighborhood