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Ray Rays Hog Pit Franklinton

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Worth a stop if you are traveling to or thru Columbus. Excellent pork barbecue, brisket and sides! People often mention pork, brisket, ribs, good, flavor, great, sandwich, fries, Columbus,


Address

424 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Website

rayrayshogpit.com

Contact

+1 614-404-9742

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (213 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: pork (11) brisket (10) ribs (9) good (9) flavor (8) great (8) sandwich (7) fries (7) Columbus (6)
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  • 5/5 Matthew S. 3 years ago on Google • 406 reviews
    Ray Ray’s is hands-down the best barbecue in Columbus. The rack of ribs were tender and falling off the bone delicious, no sauce needed the dry rub seasoning was out of this world. #MeatSweatin The links are incredible, just the right amount of spice with a touch of heat. The Brisket is phenomenal, trust me. The chicken is outstanding, moist and full of flavor. The pulled pork was exceptional as well, Smothered it in the sweet barbecue sauce and was in heaven. If you love barbecue and haven’t been here... just go now, you will thank me later.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt O. 1 year ago on Google • 155 reviews
    Worth a stop if you are traveling to or thru Columbus. Excellent pork barbecue, brisket and sides!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica S. 1 year ago on Google • 41 reviews
    I ordered the brisket sandwich with Carolina vinegar sauce on the side, and waffle fries. The brisket was tender and juicy with a nice kissed smoky flavor. I could have used a touch more smoke, but that's coming from someone who really enjoys a lot of smoke flavor that others might find overwhelming. I actually preferred the sandwich without the sauce which I had ordered on the side. Thought that the brisket had enough great flavor on its own. Fries were crispy and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Nice to have this in the land grant brewery lot while enjoying a beer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ET B. 2 years ago on Google • 320 reviews
    Pulled pork very delicious. Collard greens good but not great, but done right and would recommend. Carolina pork sandwich was mostly fat, and was ok. Maybe just got an ok one. Went back again and tried both the baby back and spare ribs. Both were overcooked and dry. Outer surface cooked hard in some spots. I did like their homemade sauces which saved the tough to eat ribs. The slaw was very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B W. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    We spent the day at COSI and we're looking to grab a quick bite. Ray Ray's was totally worth a couple couple of block walk. The jerk chicken was amazing. Even my five year old kept begging for more. The waffle fries were plentiful and well-seasoned. The collards were absolutely wonderful. They had great flavor and texture. Sitting at a fire pit in the courtyard behind the food truck was icing on the cake. I highly recommend Ray Ray's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe C. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Worst ribs I have ever had, they sell them by the pound and for what was equal to a slab and some fries it was 41.00 we ordered them in some back street alley and then went into a bar to eat. Thanks Guy Fieri from triple D for the bad advice to go there. Ray Ray is no no.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daniel K. 1 year ago on Google
    The overall food experience was below average. We waited in line for approx 40 mins. All the food was close to room temperature, including the drinks from the fridge. We got the baby back ribs and biscuit. The ribs had good flavor but were pretty dry. The brisket was decently tender, but again was around room temperature. The fries were hot and very good. They were sold out of coleslaw, so I got mac and cheese instead and the flavor was great, but again it was cold. All the BBQ sauces were excellent. To recap, waiting in line that long for dry and cold BBQ was very disappointing. Will not be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tmoni 7. 1 year ago on Google
    My family are big foodies and we love to go to places we’ve never tried before. My family who used to live in Columbus took us here and we loved the food the outdoor patio courtyard vibes. The bbq was smoked and tasty especially their pulled pork. The pork was very tender and their waffle fries were lightly seasoned with a robust taste. I enjoyed my meal and I will definitely say if you want some tasty bbq and cocktails next to ray rays don’t hesitate to stop by and try their food. This spot will be my go to when I come back to Columbus to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra S. 1 year ago on Google
    Yum is all I can say!!! It is always fun going to this Franklinton spot. Simple dining on picnic tables outdoors with scrumptious ribs, greens, cole slaw and many other dishes. People who come here are very friendly and it is the perfect place to bring your dog dining with you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J S. 1 year ago on Google • 90 reviews
    I understand that some ground beef stays a little pink when fully cooker, but this burger was cold to the touch and still mushy in the middle..If I get food poisoning, I'll know where it's from.

  • 5/5 Fayt L. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Was literally "sweat" like a pig. I wanted to try the best thing that Columbus has to offer and Ray Ray delivered. Big combo with juicy bbq ribs, amazing jerk chickens, flavorful hot links, tender and juicy brisket, everthing was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

  • 5/5 Freddie W. 3 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    We have visited Ray Rays Franklinton several times with multiple orders. Every single time the staff is very professional, friendly and accommodating. This is the best BBQ place in town and we will continue to support this company through these uncertain and trying times. We have been very impressed with the team work of Aaron, Lucas, Dustin and Austin. These are a great group of guys proving AMAZING food with great customer service! People ask me what's good on the menu, and I tell them everything. We went again today and Gaby was there helping out the normal crew. As always the food was amazing again and we are never disappointed. 21 orders and they are like a well oiled machine. The Jerk Chicken is my favorite item on the menu!

  • 4/5 Karissa Donnoe H. 3 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    I spent years living in Texas so I’m particular about my BBQ. The sandwich buns were great and actually held up. The brisket was a bit dry for my taste but pulled pork was delicious. The fries were also probably best I’ve had in Columbus (unexpected surprise) and the Mac and cheese was yummy.

  • 2/5 Jaylan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just an overall disappointment. I got ribs w/ hot dry rub, hot link, pull pork sandwich, jerk chicken, macaroni, and greens. Ribs were flavorless, tough and fatty. hot link was mushy and tastes processed. Pulled pork was good, little to no fat, great bun, not sure what buns were used but it was pretty good tbh, only downside to the pulled pork sandwich is the Sweet BBQ Sauce being way too sweet (at least for me). THERE WAS NOTHING "Jerk" ABOUT THAT CHICKEN, Just charred chicken which was still pretty decent. I like the macaroni but the greens were filled with grease and unseasoned. For $80 this was DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT, NOT AT ALL, If your feeling for some good BBQ today, just keep looking.

  • 1/5 HoGGR C. 11 months ago on Google
    I had the burgers that they only sell on Fridays tasted like salt!!!! ..kouldnt taste no smoke flavor at all ...idk wht happened to the food on Town St. But it's gone they have a new guy running it and hiz food terrible I'm only fukN wit N.High St hurr on out they have regular wrkRs who know how to bbq grill up some food👎👎👎

  • 5/5 Bethany S. 1 year ago on Google
    The pulled pork was awesome. Baked beans were as well - smokey and unlike anything I've tried. Fry sauce was yummy. Coleslaw a bit bland. Will definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Kevin F. 1 year ago on Google
    We were traveling in that part of the country and looked yo up on triple D, so we stopped in and I had the brisket sandwich and after I was done wanted 16 more, it was that Good and would recommend to anyone even vegans that they should try the brisket, life-changing experience. I absolutely love your food. Thank you for such a wonderful day.

  • 3/5 Kevin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be one of my favorites but has gone downhill the last couple years. Every time I've gone lately you are served half warm sides like Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans. The fries they serve are always half warm as well or you can tell they were reheated in the oil or fried in old oil that needs changed. Also the brisket just isn't as good as it used to be. On top of them not having Burnt Ends half the time on Thursdays (not sold out, just not serving today even though they are advertising that locations have them all day). I try to be forgiving, but this has been my experience the last 3 or 4 times I have given them another shot.


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ 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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