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Ray Ray's Hog Pit Clintonville

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

One of the Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Columbus


Address

2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, United States

Website

www.rayrayshogpit.com

Contact

+1 614-753-1191

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) pork (14) meat (12) pulled (12) great (11) brisket (8) ribs (7) sandwich (7) sweats (6) service (6)
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  • 5/5 Leavy P. 3 years ago on Google • 456 reviews
    If you love barbecue this is a place for you. I was very impressed with the meat sweats. The sausage was the best I've ever had. This place is a treat. Its hard to decide what to eat because everything is good. They serve quickly and efficiently as well. Great service and everything is tasty. Super tasty.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing barbeque, got the Meat Sweats because I couldn’t decide what I wanted. The jerk chicken was out of this world. Everything had great flavor without any sauce on it which tells you they know what they’re doing! They give sauce on the side so you can put your preferred amount of sauce on. Highly recommend to anyone in the area, you will be surprised!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amit P. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth the trip! This is one of the best BBQ pork/smoked meats in the city. The kicker for me was the mac&cheese, it's a great thick cheddar cheese sauce and will leave you satisfied! 😊
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wish I could rate a 6 on this place. A food truck that shares a patio and the pulled pork is legend. Sweet sauce to top off a huge mound of swine on a black sesame seed bun and you better get a fork.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JB S. 1 year ago on Google • 243 reviews
    I ordered to go their beef brisket and coleslaw. The brisket was tender and flavorful. We served these two items with grilled homemade vegetables at home. I love that we could have a delicious and nutritious meal at home. The barbecue pit is right behind and next to their main building and service is quick and friendly. I will be back again. Thank you 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debora L. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Best waffle fries I've ever had! The service was quick and super friendly! I had a smoked cheeseburger...amazing! I bought my husband the "Meat Sweats". I made him share a bite of everything with me and I can tell you everything was perfect! Added plus the coleslaw, pickled onions and red cabbage...yummo!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DeSean H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been wanting to try Ray Ray's since seeing them on the Food network and was not disappointed when I finally got the chance. I prefer my ribs on the sweeter side of the spectrum, and these were not as sweet as I would have liked. However, they were good. The service was great and super fast-maybe a bit too quick-and the only reason that a star got knocked off is because the guy who gave me the food did not place spoons etc in the bag as requested(I know that's petty, but I wanted to eat in the car LOL). The baked beans were awesome BTW.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan M. 6 months ago on Google • 293 reviews
    Some of the best BBQ in the city! There's a nice little outdoor spot to eat too behind the music hall. You simply cannot go wrong here with any choice. The burnt cauliflower ends are often sold out so get here early.

  • 5/5 Mandy S. 10 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    This is the best BBQ I've ever had in my entire life, and I've enjoyed a lot of amazing BBQ in the past. We got the Meat Sweats Box. The pulled pork is so tender, the jerk chicken is so flavorful, the sausage is heavenly, and the bark on the brisket has the best flavor of anything I've ever put in my mouth. Even the pickled onions are top tier. You must try this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayra V V. 2 years ago on Google
    We were craving a good BBQ and they didn't disappoint everything was delicious we tried the meat sweats because it comes with a little bit of everything. The meat fell off the bone as it should and the flavor was divine. There's always a line so you know it's a great place and they are super friendly they have enough sitting area outside and a bar on the inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vincent R. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm sure it is normally a good place or it wouldn't have been on Triple D. Not a great experience for me personally on my first trip. Made the stop on a DDD tour and they were sold out of stuff pretty early. The help did not know what dish had been featured on the show.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dj S. 11 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    I've waited a long time to go here because it's a few hours from my house. But it was well worth a drive. From the time you pull into the parking lot you can see the line of people and the smell is absolutely amazing.We actually tried the cauliflower burnt ends, pulled pork sandwich with fries, the ribs, the baked beans, and everything was absolutely amazing.Well worth the wait and I would definitely go back. They have a cool little dining area set up that's covered and there's picnic tables and several other tables there. They had a disc jockey in there playing music while we were there, and it was just a really cool place. Right off High Street, not far from the OSU stadium, great food!! It is not cheap but I've never been to a good barbecue place that was!!

  • 5/5 Kevin R. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Anytime you see a post about the best pulled pork ever we wonder if it's true. I stopped in with my family on a Sunday night and we got 2 pulled pork sandwiches, 1 jerk chicken and a large fry. The fries were really good and hot on a cold December night and the pulled pork was the best I've ever had. My son commented that jerk chicken was really good and would eat it again without hesitation even with how good the pulled pork sandwiches looked. Sorry I was too hungry to take a picture of the food.

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing ribs, get the dry rub. Brisket great too! Mac and cheese and collards excellent as well.

  • 5/5 Juanita S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and outdoor atmosphere by a bar they were playing jazz

  • 5/5 Soul J. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Good food... smokey BBQ treasure. It's the Crack of food. Super nice and patient staff. Kinda got that back yard BBQ atmosphere. Pure and simple excellence. A little pricey but affordable. Support local small business. Follow the smell of heaven and it will be around the corner.

  • 4/5 Sequoia H. 2 years ago on Google
    I really want to give a 4.7. Ordered the meat sweats. The jerk chicken and sausage were the first meats to go, extremely tender and perfectly seasoned. The ribs had lots of meat. I ordered a side of Cole slaw and baked beans, my only complaint would be the baked beans were subpar but the meats made up for that, sides weren’t even needed really but just had to try. Can’t wait to go back again, highly recommended. I paid about $32 which in these days for all this food isn’t bad @ all and even though they forget my bread (which my thighs are thankful for), I got plenty of leftovers for random meat sandwiches.

  • 1/5 A A. 6 months ago on Google
    I am so sad that I wasted my time and money to come here. The menu had very few selections. The ribs (I tried both) were beyond dry and definitely did NOT fall off the bone. The side dishes were awful to be honest. Overly sweet baked beans and very bland greens. Don’t waste your time here. If you want a great selection of ribs, brisket, and sausage, head over to Texassteele food truck instead. I want my money back!!

  • 5/5 Connor C. 7 months ago on Google
    If you’re eating barbecue in Columbus & it’s not at Ray Ray’s, you’re doing it wrong. This place is the best. The brisket, burnt ends & pulled pork are so good you’ll think you’ve been transported to Texas or North Carolina.

  • 3/5 Brandon 7 months ago on Google
    When I saw there was a ray rays food truck that opened near me I hurried over and got my usual pulled pork sandwich with fries and mac. Starting with the pulled pork sandwich, meat wasn't the tender juicy meat I'm used to, it was dry and hard with a thick crust that was unedible on 1/3 of the meat. Then the seasoning, the seasoning was overpowered synthetic smoke rub. There was very little sauce. Overall just not what I was expecting and left me disappointed. Mac was good, I love their crispy fries but these were a touch overdone. This is not normal for them, I hope next year the food truck gets better since it's conveniently located.

  • 4/5 Shelli L. 8 months ago on Google
    This was our first time, we drove from Dayton. The food, GREAT and I do mean EVERYTHING! The service was GREAT! They had off brand pop and only Banana Pudding for dessert. If I were in the area I would go again but I would not make a special trip. Keep up the good work Ray Ray's!

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 5 months ago on Google
    Got the Meat Sweats box. Everything in it was extremely good. Saved about half of it for leftovers. Recommend to everyone to try at least once. It's off High St. so parking could be an issue during busy times. Went on a Sunday at 4pm and had zero issues parking. Staff was super nice. **Update 10/29 Went a few more times since first post and it's been great every time. No complaints at all.

  • 5/5 Michael F. 2 years ago on Google
    The brisket sandwich was soooo good. A ton of meat that was so juicy & great taste!! My wife's pulled pork was juicy, flavorful, huge & over the top very filling. Great sandwiches, we will be back when we are in Columbus. Great job guys!!! You got 5 stars from both of us!!

  • 5/5 Katherine 2 years ago on Google
    Been visiting Ray Ray's for years - It's a favorite! Their selection and quality of food is always outstanding. Contacted via the website to get a bulk order, and worked with Alex. Alex could not have been more helpful. He made sure that our order was enough enough food, but also a variety of options, and when numbers were adjusted, he was responsive and made sure everything was right. So many compliments on the cauliflower! Contact was prompt and positive. Food and service is worth every penny! Had both this location as well as the Westerville spot - Can't say enough great things about Ray Rays! We will ALWAYS be back.

  • 5/5 Deepak S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to get Barbecue. Definitely recommend the brisket, pork ribs and the waffle fries. Meat sweats is a good way to try out a bit of everything on the menu.

  • 5/5 Javier L. 2 years ago on Google
    Have been visiting this location for the past three years and they deserve a good review. Have tried the individual meats and have also gotten the delicious meat sweats that made me discover new favorites. If you are on a Sunday drive and you just want to stop and go, do it, park in a park near by enjoying the pulled pork, or the chicken or the brisket combined with all they fabulous sides. Looking forward to bring friends from out of state to try it as well.

  • 4/5 Yale L. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent little bbq place. Basically a food truck with a dedicated seating area. I would go again. If you haven't tried it you should.

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Award winning for a reason. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Monique L. 1 year ago on Google
    The meat sweats was so filling and had a bit of everything more then enough for me and my husband. We also got the Mac and cheese that was really good. Everything was seasoned so well and the bbq sauces were perfect. Will definitely come again!

  • 5/5 Rikki W. 2 years ago on Google
    Friends told me I should give it a try, and they kept describing it as a food truck. But it's actually a semi permanent trailer, and there is outdoor seating. And waited in line for my turn to order. And as soon as I saw the Jerk Chicken sandwich on the top of the board, that was what I ordered. I was happy with the sandwich and the side of collards. The sandwich had a good taste and a heat that slowly built. And a good value for the price.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • 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
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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