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Real Smoq'ed BBQ, Inc.

Restaurant Family restaurant Barbecue restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Barbecue restaurants in Cleveland


Address

3829 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, United States

Website

realsmoqedbbq.com

Contact

+1 216-417-5987

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) brisket (12) ribs (11) pork (9) recommend (8) amazing (8) pulled (7) great (7) meat (6) beans (6)
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  • 4/5 Chelsea L. 1 year ago on Google
    I got one of their meat plates which came with pulled pork, brisket and ribs, side of beans, coleslaw(or potato salad) and a piece of corn bread. I ordered a side of hush puppies as well. I really enjoyed their pulled pork, lots of flavor and very moist. The ribs were good as well, meat fell right off the bone and had tons of flavor. I was disappointed in the brisket, thought it was very dry and flavorless. The bbq sauce they put on the meat is very tasty. The beans are sweet and good, the cornbread was some of the best I've ever had, very fluffy and moist. Coleslaw and potato salad were both great as well. They don't have a lot of seating available inside. They have bathrooms but for customers only. Parking is street parking. They accept credit cards.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kat 2 years ago on Google
    I saw this place on New Day Cleveland this morning. Ask my husband to let’s try the polish boy. The first ones I returned and asked for a make over. No different, the bun was fresh, fries were cold like they had been sitting around to long. The polish sausage was smoked and or fried to long. I also brought a serving of peach cobble, let the picture speak itself.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle G. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped for lunch while in town to see A Christmas Story House. We tried a few different things - everything was delicious. I definitely reccomend the baked mac and cheese.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick N. 7 months ago on Google • 331 reviews
    I ordered the polish boy and the brisket mac, they were both really good, the fries could have been crispier but other then that food and service were great.

  • 1/5 RIC R. 5 months ago on Google • 138 reviews
    28$ on my order and the rib tips were burned, not burnt ends totally burned both orders, polish boy was very basic and not beef, as I ordered see pics if you don't believe.... I will never stop at this place again, food was trash.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a phenomenal beef brisket cheesesteak sandwich and the BEST ribs in Cleveland. Great food. I highly, highly recommend it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary Johnson (. 9 months ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Wonderful service, fun atmosphere, and the brisket...! Tender, juicy, and flavorful. Dirty fries with brisket and BBQ is the cat's pajamas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth P. 3 months ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    Amazing. We stopped here last night after a Browns game in Cleveland. It was one of the few places open at 1 am. We got the ultimate platter and mac and cheese with 2 beverages. Our total was under $50. Everything was phenomenal. My husband doesn’t usually eat sausage but he loved theirs. The sauce was so good. The ribs were falling off the bone tender. The pulled pork was amazing. Mac and cheese was standard but still good. The food was so good we ate the entire thing in the car outside the building before heading home. I highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J1 C. 1 year ago on Google
    I had an amazing dinner here! BBQ heaven on earth! So much flavor. Atmosphere takes me to a happy and simple place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cleveland C. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m truly impressed with the brisket. It was so juicy and tender, the ribs fell right off the bone. It was perfect! Blessings to the cooks and all staff who helped me out and made sure my order was good. I got the brisket, with a polish boy and my husband got the pulled pork bbq sandwich with hush puppies and we took a full slab of ribs to go. One woman who served my food made the experience really nice her name is Dominique and boy she was so nice! She’s friendly and warm, has such a great attitude. Made sure we were good and set to eat and asked us if we needed anything to let her know. You guys should definitely try their food out it’s GOOD! And their environment is very welcoming.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia S. 5 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Yummmmmn. Pulled pork sandwich was great and the staff was super friendly. Someone even cane out 1/2 through our meal to make sure it was good. Absolutely going back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom Akers J. 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    If you want good BBQ, then this is the place. We went on a Saturday night. We found parking right on the street and walked right in. This place was jumpin'! They had a huge catering order ahead of us but still got our orders in. When we were served, it was fresh and hot! It tasted so good!! It's right across the bridge from downtown, and it is delicious! Don't just get you some BBQ, get it Real Smoq'ed!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aubrey N. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is legit mouthwatering even thinking about! We ate here and then came back to get more not even 15-20 minutes later cause it was sooo good! The staff was super nice and it was an overall amazing place. Definitely recommend eating here if you love BBQ! Keep up the good work man! You’re definitely going far.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex O. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by on my way back home to Columbus and wanted to try my very first Polish Boy. I found these cats, and I'm so glad I did. Seriously one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. That was a religious experience, thank you for the amazing BBQ 🤙
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tia H. 1 year ago on Google
    We got the grilled burger w/o works special. Best fries in awhile if u like them slightly thick. Wrong tag--- it was GrubHub not doordash. Well above average!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J.A G. 6 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Food & service,from the chief the cashiers/waitress was very good..definitely will be going back,they were friendly & very personable.The atmosphere was very chill & relaxed,not a lot of people inside the restaurant when we arrived. But there was a lot of take out orders. Also there was a lot to view, along with good music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sir S. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I am a huge fan of BBQ and am always looking for a go-to place where I can get consistently good ribs at a good price. And I've yet to be disappointed by Real Smoq'ed BBQ. Food is consistently good, as well as the service. Lot of choices on the menu, some pretty creative! Front staff is always pleasant. I always recommend this place to my friends and to visitors when they come in from out of town. One of my Ohio City go-to spots. Worth a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jeremy Estes A. 2 years ago on Google
    I got a sampler platter and subbed for mac and cheese..You will want to sub for the mac and cheese! Its worth the extra dollar. The meat was so tender and flavorful and extremely juicy! I'm a big dude and I made 2 meals out of it. Worth every penny and more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Raya R. 2 years ago on Google
    Today was my first visit. I ordered a couple of orders of fried green tomatoes. All I have is 3 words burnt ,greasy, disgusting. They're cooked in batter and not cornmeal and it was very doughy. I was very upset that I stopped and spent money. If someone asked me if I'd recommend this place for green tomatoes No ! 👎👎👎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Life changing BBQ!!! My son is a regular and recommended this restaurant. I ordered 1/4 slab Rib dinner with greens and baked beans. The ribs were the best I have eaten at a restaurant hands down. They were meaty, well seasoned, exceptionally tender falling off the bone. I highly recommend Smoq"ed BBQ . The young lady who took my order was helpful and very sweet. My experience was exceptional. I will definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Hello!! First time customer of the restaurant and i live in Ohio city. Just want to say my food was/is amazing! I’m from the south and i gotta say that this definitely hit home for me! Dominique was amazing! She took my order, and made sure everything was good when i got it. I dined in and the prices are pretty good! Meal serving sizes are great. Not a long wait time either like most places. The location and parking was pretty easy to find as well. I will definitely be revisiting and coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike R. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Great food, friendly staff, and awesome atmosphere! Some of the best BBQ I’ve found in Ohio. Portion sizes were a great value and I left stuffed. Highly recommend the pulled pork and brisket as well as the cornbread and peach cobbler.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Thomas K. 10 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I hate to give bad reviews so it pains to say this bbq was just not good. I got the platter and the ribs, brisket and pulled pork were dry and all 3 were tasteless. The potato salad was runny and the beans tasted like they were out of a can.

  • 5/5 Kristan N. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing! Don't overlook the fries or cornbread. The Mac mama that was on special was to die for! Pulled pork with mack and cheese with some crunchy onion toppers 🤤 Owner came out and talked with us, he is so nice and made sure we were well taken care of. Prices are very reasonable also.

  • 3/5 D D. 9 months ago on Google
    It was fair! Everything was hot I just wanted more flavor. Meaning sauce was good but covered meat. It helped because I really didn't taste smoke or seasoning. My first clue should have been the restaurant wasn't smoked or even a hint of smoke. It state I'm in I try bbq. To compare with Tx bbq.

  • 5/5 Precious D. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was great. I wish I would have taken a picture. I had the Mac mama. Macaroni with pulled pork on top and BBQ sauce. It was delicious and different. Now I want to make it myself. The only thing I would ask for more next time is more BBQ sauce. And I had chicken and ribs Platter. The ribs were so good and tender. I didn't care too much for the baked beans, too sweet. But the food was good and reasonably priced. I definitely will be going there again. Also my coworkers were pleased also.

  • 5/5 otis T. 1 year ago on Google
    Customer service experience was excellent. The food was on point, these guys got it going on. The platters are nice quality and quantity, the sauce, is amazing.

  • 2/5 Beware of D. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in from out of town checking out local restaurants, so we decided to stop by and check it out. I ordered a brisket sandwich. I'm not sure what kind of meat was used to prepare this, but I've never had brisket like this in all my years of eating BBQ. It was stringy and more resembled roast beef you'd make in a crock pot. I didn't even finish the sandwich, it was that disappointing. The baked beans were alright, and the cornbread seemed like it was made from a store-bought mix. It was very disappointing. We should have known something was up when we noticed it wasn't very busy during lunch time. The next day we were exploring downtown and happened across Mable's. Their patio was packed, and we were still craving good BBQ. Theirs was 1000% better than here. I don't usually do as lengthy of a review, but I just can't recommend this to others.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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