Eli’s BBQ – Riverside Menu – Cincinnati, OH

Type : Barbecue restaurant

Location : Cincinnati, OH

Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Eli's BBQ - Riverside 45226

Address:
3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Phone: (513) 533-1957 ext. 1

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

FOOD
Pork Sandwich
Hickory smoked and piled high on a toasted bun, topped with Eli’s signature BBQ sauce. Cole slaw optional.
$7.00
Turkey Sandwich
Layers of hickory smoked, sliced turkey on a toasted bun, topped with Eli’s signature BBQ sauce. Cole slaw optional.
$8.00
Hot Dogs
Two smoked all-beef franks, flash fried and bunned with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pork crispins.
$7.00
Single Dog
One smoked all-beef frank, flash fried and bunned with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pork crispins.
$3.50
2 Bones
Two ribs dusted with Eli’s dry rub. Call it a small plate.
$7.00
4 Bones
Take the two ribs from before and add two more.
$12.00
6 Bones
It’s what’s known in the business as a half-slab.
$17.00
8 Bones
No bones about it. Oh wait, 8 bones about it.
$22.00
10 Bones
For the bone-a-fide hustler.
$27.00
12 Bones
A full slab. Do it up.
$32.00
Rib Tips
Just the tips.
$12.00
Smoked Wings
Ten smoked chicken wings dusted with Eli’s dry rub and served with a side of Eli’s Carolina sauce.
$14.00
Macaroni And Cheese
Creamy & cheesy. A kids favorite. Single serving size.
$3.00
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy & buttery homemade mashed potatoes. Single serving size.
$3.00
Best Baked Beans
A little sweet & a little spicy. Single serving size.
$3.00
Creamy Southern Coleslaw
A crisp & fresh family recipe. Single serving size.
$3.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Grits
Cheesy & spicy grits. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Single serving size.
$3.00
Jalapeno Cornbread
More sweet than spicy. Single serving size.
$3.00
Pound Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork
Serves three people per pound. BBQ sauce is included, on the side, with purchase.
$17.00
Pound Hickory Smoked Sliced Turkey
Serves three people per pound. BBQ sauce is included, on the side, with purchase.
$20.00
Pound Macaroni & Cheese
Serves three people per pound.
$8.00
Pound Mashed Potatoes
Serve three people per pound.
$8.00
Pound Best Baked Beans
Serves three people per pound.
$8.00
Pound Creamy Southern Coleslaw
Serves three people per pound.
$8.00
Pound Jalapeno Cheddar Grits
Serves three people per pound.
$8.00
Jalapeno Cornbread
Serves one person per piece.
$3.00
Dozen Sandwich Buns
Serves twelve people per pack.
$3.00
2 Oz BBQ Sauce
Eli’s original BBQ sauce. Single serving size.
$0.75
2 Oz Carolina Sauce
Eli’s Carolina style BBQ sauce. Single serving size.
$0.75
2 Oz Cole Slaw
A crisp & fresh family recipe. Sandwich topper garnish serving size.
$0.75
2 Oz Pickles
Dill pickle slices. Single serving size.
$0.50
2 Oz Crispins
Crispy pieces of smoked pulled pork. Traditionally served on our loaded hot dogs. Single topper serving size.
$2.00
6 Oz Crispins
Crispy pieces of smoked pulled pork. Traditionally served on our loaded hot dogs. Three servings size.
$6.00
6 Oz BBQ Sauce
Eli’s original BBQ sauce. Three servings size.
$2.25
Extra Bun
One additional sandwich bun.
$1.00
Plates, Napkins, & Forks
Plates, napkins, forks, and utensils. Per person serving size.
$0.50
Serving Tongs
Tongs and serving spoons.
$0.00
Serving Spoons $0.00
Chafing Stand & Sterno Can Package $7.00
Chafing Stand
Metal wire stand for supporting a full size catering hotel pan.
$3.50
Sterno Can
Warming sterno candle for use with chaffing stand to assist in keeping hotel pans of food warm.
$3.50
BBQ Sauce Bottle
Eli’s original BBQ sauce now available in a squeeze bottle for purchase.
$7.25
Dry Rub Bottle
Eli’s signature dry rub now available in a shaker bottle for purchase.
$9.75
Wing Sauce Bottle $7.25
DRINKS
Ale 8 Bottle
A Kentucky favorite ginger & citrus soda.
$3.00
Cheerwine Bottle
A southern favorite cherry flavored soda.
$3.00
Coke Bottle
Real cane sugar coke a cola.
$3.00
Pepsi Bottle
Real cane sugar Pepsi cola.
$3.00
Orange Crush Bottle
Real cane sugar orange crush.
$3.00
Coke Can $1.50
Diet Coke Can $1.50
Pepsi Can $1.50
Diet Pepsi Can $1.50
Orange Crush Can $1.50
Dr Pepper Can $1.50
Mt Dew Can $1.50
Sunkist Can $1.50
Lemonade Bottle $3.00
Limeade Bottle $3.00
Sweet Tea Bottle $3.00
Water Bottle $1.50

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Reviews

Shane Dinn
Easily one of the best bbq places I’ve had, if not the best. Pulled pork is incredible!!! The hot dogs somehow are even better.. amazing beans and Mac n cheese w jalapeno cornbread (was a tad dry but still great) place is BYOB so bring a six pack and order some food at reasonable prices! Cannot recommend this enough, cannot say anything about the other location as I haven’t been there but I’m sure it’s great!

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Tieren Daniels
Man this food was good. We got wings… suuuper tender and delicious with the sauce. Ribs SLAPPED and I had the Hot Dogs and they were everything what I thought it would be. Light on coleslaw next time but still good. Sitting area was nice and warm comfy enough to smash out. Wish they had TVs though. Mac and cheese was mid… never again. Jalapeño cheese grits were surprisingly good.

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Eric Chang
We had the pulled pork sandwich, ribs, and rib tips. It was amazing!! Loved it. The flavors and texture were great. Had the mac and cheese, it was classic not some weird modern version. The mash potatoes were crisped on one side. We thought it was garlic bread at first but then realized it was the mash. Delicious. The jalapeno corn bread and baked beans were great too.

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Chez jones
My first time going here for lunch and I love it already. I had the wings and the ribs. They were amazing! So tender and smoked to perfection They have a nice sitting area outside and I can’t wait until it gets warmer to come back and try more food.

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Matt Craft
I’ve been wanting to try this place for about 7 years. I was so excited to finally get some ribs from here. I was first disappointed that they do not offer green beans. But their ribs are over cooked, grisly and the sauce has way too much sugar in it. Over-rated. Mac and cheese was pretty good, very cheesy!

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Jack Beiting
Let me preface this by saying I LOVE BBQ and supporting local Cincy businesses. But this wasn’t so great. My girlfriend and I went to eat and were looking forward to it but we’re pretty disappointed. We each got pulled pork and the pork was bone dry and had clearly been smoked days earlier and just reheated. I got ribs as well and those actually were pretty decent. A lot better than the pulled pork. The pluses were we liked the atmosphere, the local cats that were clearly regulars there, and the barbecue sauce was actually really good. Too bad the pork was a flop. But we’ll probably give it another chance at some point.

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E J
This is my favorite BBQ joint! Amazing ribs and quick service. The cornbread is also delicious along with the jalapeno grits. The macaroni and cheese is okay but my boyfriend loves it. I just prefer a baked Mac. My boyfriend loves the pulled pork but I’m not a pulled pork girlie so I’ll take his word for it. The service is super friendly which is amazing to me and they go above and beyond. The atmosphere is very casual so don’t go thinking you will get anything fancy but it’s perfect for what it is. The one thing I would like improved is the bathroom but at least they have one. Parking is on the street so if it’s busy I could see that being a burden but it would be worth a walk. Highly recommend this place to anyone in Cincinnati or passing through. We enjoy going even from Dayton!

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Karen Pope Cannady
I placed an online order through Toast and somehow got the wrong location. Arrived a few minutes before my order should have been ready and the poor hostess was completely lost. The manager stepped in without even being asked and quickly discovered my mistake. He entered a new order and had it ready for me in just a few minutes. I was thrilled how quickly he resolved my mistake and got me hot, fresh food.

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Jahil Parker (Jahly Jolly)
I’ve eaten here a couple times and have always enjoyed it. I love their rib tips. Absolutely delicious and satisfying. The restaurant is a BYOB. Yes its a bring your own beverage place. They have some soft drinks and water to sell though.

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Andrew Cowan
Food was amazing! Highly recommended! Especially on a warm day where you can sit outside.

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