It all began… In 2011, Eli was serving hickory smoked pork sandwiches topped with homemade BBQ sauce and coleslaw on Cincinnati’s Fountain Square. After a successful summer, he and his friend Drew cas…
I've been going to Eli's for years, only ever had one less than amazing experience. The ribs are flavorful, well cooked with a nice bark, and, thank goodness, great portions. Will keep coming
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Tim H
Emerging Expert • 18 contributions
3/1/25
• DoorDash order
I ordered the 4 bones meal with an extra Mac n cheese. Y'all!!! You can tell they cook with love at Eli's BBQ!! The ribs perfectly seasoned, succulent, and scrumptious. The Mac n cheese actually tasted like Macncheese, it was so gooey and delicious. The baked beans were so good, they wetesweet and spicy, not too spicy too, just enough to let you know. The portions were spot on for the price, a really good value for an excellent BBQ meal. Don't bother looking for any other place, just order from here, you won't be dissapointed!
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Kathleen P
16 contributions
7/9/25
• DoorDash order
This place is has the BEST barbecue around. I love their Rib Tips, which alays have plenty of meat, and Macaroni and Cheese which is packed snugly in a container with a lid, and is so so so tasty. My brother tried them for the first time and was ecstatic. He had the10 Wings and mashed potatoes, and said he would definitely order from them again, which means alot considering generally he is very very picky. The 2 oz BBQ Sauce is my favorite sauce and always comes packed nicely with a well sealed lid. I have never been disappointed with an order.
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Damon W
3 contributions
10/22/23
• DoorDash order
The bun was smashed and falling apart on the Pork Sandwich. One of the ribs I got was barely large enough for a bite. The restaurant shouldn't skimp for almost $4 a rib.
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James M
1 contributions
6/21/25
• DoorDash order
Eli's on the River always has excellent food. The OTR store consistently delivers terrible food. Every time I order from there, I have an issue with the food quality. The ribs were overcooked, burned, dry, and inedible. The wings were fine, but were a bit dry. I will NEVER order from the OTR location ever again.
