Combs BBQ Central
| Address: | 2223 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044, USA |
| Phone: | +1 513-849-2110 |
| Site: | facebook.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM Closed |
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brian salyer
Food was fantastic! Smoked wings were good but Ive had better. Great ribs, good sauce, liked the jalapeno corn bread. The baked beans were plain but good. Consider cooking the beans with cilantro its amazing. The only reason I gave the 4 instead of 5 stars was the poor service. The blonde gal with the French braids needs to learn customer service. When a customer asks what to do with table settings you always offer to take care of it for them. When a customer asks you for a refill you never tell them to wait a minute, then the customer gets tired of waiting and asks someone else for help. Rewriting the menu board does not take precedence over helping a customer. Especially when the customer gives a $9 tip on a $30 bill.
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John Lawson
I was disappointed after seeing all the great reviews and write ups. To be fair I didnt get the pulled pork so I will give it another shot. Ribs were fall of the bone tender, which some like and some dont. I like a little snap on my ribs and I like them dry. These came swimming in sauce that, to me, covered up all the smoke flavor. The wings were pretty good and my sons ate them up quickly. However the brisket tasted like roast beef and didnt have any smoke flavor at all. Once again though, my oldest son ate it up quickly. The brisket is served on a very nice bun though. Jalapeño cornbread was delicious and just a little spicy. My 4 year old son was able to eat them just fine.
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Jake Maus
Get here a little early, they can run out of ribs! But Id say thats more of a testament to how amazing the food is. Ribs are the go to food here, and the sides are great. Baked beans have a little heat, coleslaw leaves a bit to be desired and if you are taking your pulled pork sandwich to-go you may want to ask for more sauce. No fountain drinks which is always a bummer, I can drink out of a can at home, but they do serve beer. Food: 8/10 As I said above, ribs are a 10/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 It can get a little cramped Service: 10/10 You order at the register and they bring it to you, always quick, always smiling, always helpful for recommendations.
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Dave Hollingshead
I can only speak to the pulled pork, but I was a little underwhelmed. The sandwich looked great and the portion was huge but the meat was dry and didnt have a ton of flavor. There also seemed to be some kind of seasoning sprinkled on at the end that added an unpleasant grittiness to the sandwich. The BBQ sauces were also OK, nothing wrong with them but they were not fantastic. On the other hand the location is pretty cool and the staff were great. The jalapeno cornbread was excellent as well, you could definitely taste the pepper, which a lot of times gets lost. I would try it again and maybe go for the brisket or something else.
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Rusty Allison
BBQ is a very personal thing and everyone has different tastes. For me, this was the best BBQ Ive ever had! Ive had brisket several times over the years and Ive never liked it; like eating leather. Combs brisket was amazing and so tender! I wont eat it any where else now! 3 simple sauces, not 20 different types and they were each so good I wanted to rub em into my gums! And dont get me started on the eclectic dining experience. A feast for the eyes and taste buds!
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Ben Schreiber
I was really looking forward to trying this place because my friend had recommended it. Unfortunately once we got there we waited for almost twenty minutes while the computers where down before finally giving up and going to McDonalds. I only had so much time for lunch so I couldnt do the wait but I hope That some day I will get back here and try the food. I will say that the place looked amazing and smelled delicious! The wait was just too much.
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Tyler Purcell
We had Combs BBQ cater our wedding of 150 guests on 6/30. They were extremely attentive to our needs and the food was awesome! You can tell that they take pride in providing the best quality and experience for their customers. We received countless compliments on the food and everyone was asking where it was from. I replied "The best BBQ joint in Ohio!". Dont hesitate to choose them for any event. You will definitely not be disappointed!
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chris Tussey
Lesson num 1. Never get lunch at 3pm from here.. I got a brisket salad and an order of smoked chicken wings. The bbq sauce they use is excellent. The Salad was ok . But the wings would have been incredible if I didnt get a bunch that were cooked probably 6 hours before and you couldnt even chew them because they were so old.. I bet if you go there earlier its off the chain but for the 11 dollars that I paid it was upsetting.
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bobpond0
Very nice people but there is no smoked flavor in the meat and the sauces could use a little bit of work. Do you guys sweat the meat? that could draw the flavor out..Unless you arent smoking the meat at all, which would make sense..other than that they were somewhat moist, which I am sure may fit the pallets of some.
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OperationReapSouls
Mouth watering good. I had a friend visiting from down South who was in the mood for some BBQ and we saw this online and gave it a shot. WOW! You will not be disappointed. Pulled pork and beef brisket are out of this world. The only downside is this place is a little small, but its worth the wait for sure.
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Aaron Crum
Food is amazing but last two times Ive been here Ive waited a ridiculous amount of time to receive the food. Tonight was 36 minutes, last time was over 40. Neither time was particularly busy, so Im not sure whats the issue. Ill probably be back, but only if I call ahead with an hour anticipation of eating.
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Jerry and Francine Ross
This is the coolest little BBQ joint ever! The Que is wonderful. Amazing ribs, pulled pork to die for, great sides, and excellent BBQ chicken wings!!! The decor is out-of-sight, theres a patio for dining and hanging out, and cold beer. Its our new weekly destination. The whole family loves it.
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Don Dudley
I loved the atmosphere and the food was good as well. The BBQ sauce tastes great, but they used it a little sparingly. I also wish they had either a fountain or 20oz. Ordering drinks gets you a can of soda with limited choice. Decent beer selection, however.
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Marcus Millington
I ordered pulled pork sandwich w/2 Mac n cheese. It was noon and a line. Friendly cashier. Dined in. Brought food to me in about 10 min. Food was hot and delicious! Pork seasoned and sauce very tasty. Checked on me twice. I Will be coming back very soon!
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Suzanne Robertson
Best pulled pork bbq sandwich! The mac and cheese, jalapeno cornbread and baked beans are ridiculous! Awesome times a million! Less than $20 for 2 with tip and drinks included! I will be frequenting this place from now on!
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Kyle Winning
Decent BBQ joint. Tried the brisket and pulled pork, both stood up on their own with out needing any sauce. My kids loved the Mac and cheese as well. Staff is friendly and service is good. Would eat here again.
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lauren klein
Literally the best BBQ around. We call nearly everyday asking for a pound or 2 of pulled pork because its amazing. Definitely recommend to everyone! The entire staff is really nice and the place is always busy.
