Bubba’s Q
820 Center Rd, Avon, OH, 44011
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Address :
820 Center Rd
Avon, OH, 44011 - Phone (440) 937-7859
- Website https://bubbasbonelessribs.com/pages/our-restaurant
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Opening Hours
- Tue
- Mon :Closed
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Tim H.
Food was delicious! Got the boneless ribs and they tasted top notch. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. My only ripe was the temp of the restaurant. It was cold enough to require a coat and made the food cool off in a hurry. Pros: great food and staff Cons: room temp was uncomfortably cold
(4)Susan P.
We came on a Thursday evening we had the special with st louis, baby back.ribs and the brisket and pulled pork it was diner for 4 SO much food. Brought home plenty of left overs. The kids loved the macaroni and cheese in fact we ordered another one after they finished the first! We will be back! The ribs we great really liked the st Louis ribs the best. However did not care for the beans. Try them you won't be sorry
(4)Brittany K.
Had dinner at bubbas on a Tuesday at 615. Not busy but then again it is a weekday. The food was phenomenal. We got the MVP which is a little bit of everything: St. Louis ribs, baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, beef brisket, corn muffins, pulled pork, beans, cole slaw, and fries. St. Louis ribs were my favorite. The corn muffins were delicious. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is laid back and has a lot of memorabilia. Bubba wasn't here but I was definitely satisfied with my visit. I definitely plan on coming back.
(5)Rick W.
BBQ was good, service was good no complaints. Moms fried chicken was very good. Slaw was good mac and cheese was not my favorite. I would go back, but would not make this a regular stop.
(3)Sydney H.
Southern Fried Chicken the bomb, food was hot and so was Bubba's son! Most definitely coming back!!
(4)J. H.
Had dinner here on a Saturday night. Arrived between 5:30-6:00, and the place was getting busy. There was a line stretching outside, and I'm guessing the wait time for an inside table was around 20-30 minutes. We decided to take an outdoor table, and although it was a touch warm, it was the perfect environment for a BBQ feast. Draft beer selection is pretty minimal, but the waitress said they had a larger selection of bottled beers. Apps - got a couple orders of wings and some burnt ends for our large party. The wings were large and quite tasty, and basically the wing version of their fried chicken dinner (more about that later). The burnt ends were good, but they came covered in their BBQ sauce, and the flavor overpowered the meat. Would prefer to have the sauce just on the side...will remember that for next time. Dinner - the four adults in our party each ordered something different so we could share. The brisket was tender, and I imagine their sandwiches are killer. The pulled pork was pretty good, but the portion size (compared to the other meals) was on the smaller side. Again, bet it would make a great sandwich. I had the full rack of baby rack ribs, and they were solid. Meat fell off of the bone, and it was clear these babies were smoked on premises...hell, we sat next to the smokers! Maybe just a touch on the dry side, though. My wife ordered the whole friend chicken. It came out on two plates! It could literally feed an entire family easily. The batter is light and on the mild side, and the chicken was very meaty. However, and this is common with large pieces of fried meat, it was on the dry side because they had to cook it for so long. That said, it was an impressive meal. My only other nitpick is that the portion of the side dishes I ordered were very small. While the mac & cheese and southern-style green beans were very good, they were gone in a couple of bites. Oh well. The reason that this isn't a five-star review is because of the service. Our server was very friendly, and handled our large party (4 adults, 5 kids) very well, but she completely forgot our second round of drinks (draft beer and a glass of wine). Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but since the place was busy, it took about 30 minutes for our food to leave the kitchen. We didn't see her for about 20 minutes after placing the order, so I went inside and had another server take care of it for me. Only flaw in what was otherwise and highly enjoyable meal. We will certainly be back!
(4)Chris S.
Ever since we saw Al Bubba Baker on Shark Tank my oldest son wanted to come to the restaurant and try the boneless ribs. We live on the East Side of Greater Cleveland so this is a hike. I have never liked boneless products (chicken, ribs, etc.). He ordered the boneless ribs and I ordered St. Louis. Both were delicious and now I wonder why anyone else can't make boneless products taste like they taste bone-in because these ribs were EXACTLY the same. They've got a great rub and the sauce they serve with each is sharp and tangy. We bought a bottle of the sauce and the rub. Al Bubba Baker was at the restaurant until about 6 pm, and he spoke to many of the tables. The main dining room was packed and there was a 20-minute wait at 6 pm on a Saturday. But there is a back "outdoor" area that is enclosed, has a fireplace and is actually warmer than the front room. I read a lot of complaints about service. We didn't experience any of that. We got in our orders right away and food came out quickly (and we were served cornbread and other bread in between).
(4)John N.
This place always hits the spot
(4)Nicole J.
Their Facebook page, Google search and front door of the restaurant say it's open till 10pm Saturday. We walked in at 8:45pm and were told by the hostess they were closed. When we asked why because it's clearly posted 10pm, her answer was "we usually close at 9" and said she'd ask. A man came out as we were walking out and said they were "out of food" (really...ALL of your food?). Mind you there were people still dining inside and servers bringing food out to tables. Judging by the excuses I'm pretty sure they just wanted to go home early. We will not be going back. Good service is if you're open till 10pm or even 9pm you seat customers till that time. And if you're "out of food" put a sign on the door or post on your FB page.
(1)Valerie G.
De-boned ribs. Seriously. Its like they knew I was coming. I wouldn't say this is the most phenomenal BBQ I've ever had, but any place that makes it easier for me to eat a food that is normally served on the bone is a-ok in my book. Service was a bit slow, but they were packed. Prices seemed steep, but not too horribly so. Sides were adequate-i found the condiment cup size of Mac and cheese to be enough for me. All in all a decent outing, but nothing I would get too excited about.... well, except for the de-boned ribs that is.
(3)Harry T.
I looked up BBQ because we were in the mood for some. We have been going Famous Dave's for quite some time but we wanted to find someplace new. I found Bubba's Q online and remembered seeing it on Shark Tank. I figured it must be pretty good. I was wrong. The place is smaller than I expected. The restrooms are only for one person at a time. I had to wait more than five minutes to get into the restroom. The person that came out was an employee of the restaurant and when I went in the place was a mess. I would think he would have made an effort to clean it. What else don't they bother to clean? As for the food we got the hickory smoked chicken and the fried chicken. The BBQ sauce they give you on the side is not good. It had a funny taste to it. I think it was alcohol. There is only one choice of sauce flavor. The chicken didn't look as though it was completely cooked. The fried chicken was over cooked, very dark and tasted like salt and grease. I will never go back and I could never in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. I will say there were many people coming in for take out. One thing that I did notice was not one employee that I interacted with ever asked me how the food was? After dining there I know why.
(2)Johnny M.
Simply love this place. Been there only 2 times but both times were great. Second time I got the groupon where it offered dinner for 4. Still way too much food. It all tasted great and our waitress was wonderful. I will be back.
(5)Stacie C.
It seems people have mixed opinions about Bubba's Q. I personally had no problems/complaints with my dining experience. The staff was friendly and attentive (we admittedly were first timers) and helpful with our menu selections. I went for the deboned rib steak with slaw and sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries are always a must when I see them on a menu and I liked the slaw as a cooling off factor with the bbq sauce. It might have been a tad pricey, but I wouldn't hesitate to go there again when I'm nearby.
(4)Dan H.
Oh my...where to begin? From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left, there was not one thing that went without a glitch. Lowlights include: 1. The unhappy hostess who insisted on putting our name on a list even though there was one other couple in front of us and four empty tables. 2. The waitress with the dirty shirt who took 10 minutes to take our drink order and then forgot to bring our drinks. 3. The "brisket bites" swimming in sauce and sadly the best thing we had to eat. 4. The two full slabs of ribs that were mysteriously dry to the bone, tough, and not even worth taking a full slab of leftovers home. (And I love almost all things BBQ) 5. The side dishes that tasted like they came from a can. I was really wanting to like Bubba-Q's, being a fan of Al 'Bubba' Baker and my beloved Browns, but must admit that this is a restaurant that needs a top-to-bottom overhaul. Clearly, poorly managed and not worth the 30 minute drive.
(1)Craig L.
Kind of bright in the dinning room. A little more dim at night would be good. Server was fast but kinda disappeared after our food was out. The salad with our meal was good sized and decent tasting. The only real issue we had were the sides and the corn bread. They could use some help. I'd like to see a home made like corn bread it tasted like it was from a box...maybe some jalapeño cornbread. The baked beans and mac and cheese were decent but could be kicked up a notch kinda bland. We had french fries we had were very bland...A natural cut fry would be really good or maybe some potatoe wedges seasoned up real good? The other issue was two 22oz Labatt beers were 6.50 each on a slow Sunday night!? That said this place had the most delicous bbq meats I've ever had and I lived in the south for 4 years! The meats made up for all the little things we didn't care for as much. Worth it especially if you get a Groupon or on a day with deals. WILL go again actually buying another Groupon right now for Christmas for me and my dad!
(4)Jesse J.
Saint Louis Ribs were delicious, mac and cheese was okay, and the beans were horrible.
(3)Shannon C.
The last time I dined here it was so long ago the only thing I remember about it was biting into a boneless rib to find a bone. That was enough for me to avoid this place all together. Thanks to groupon I was lured in again and decided to give them another chance. Their close to home and I really wanted to like this place. There was no hostess, every single table up front was filled, so this was odd. After ten minutes of me getting ignored by all their busy servers, a gentlemen from the kitchen came out (in sweatpants and a t-shirt) asked how many of us there was and we followed him to our table. Strike one. Our server was fine, other than it taking a while for our food, there are no other complaints there. But, another disgruntled patron actually called the police there due to some discrepancy with her bill. I have never seen this happen before, but due to the fact there is no manager in a full restaurant, I'm not shocked this is where the occurrence took place. I had the fried chicken, it was salty and I felt some pieces were a little under cooked. The beef brisket was fine, but we didn't eat much of it at all. The boneless ribs were good and there were no surprises this time. I had the Mac n cheese and collard greens as sides. I added hot sauce and they were fine, but I expect better sides when I'm spending $25 a person (after tip and drink). That other BBQ spot in North Olmsted will continue to get my business. I wouldn't care if my food was free, I'll pass.
(2)Erin S.
I bought a groupon for this place. Finally decided to try it out on a Sunday afternoon. Knowing its a Sunday afternoon I expected a wait but I didn't expect to see a little girl around the age of 6 taking names for the people coming through the door waiting for tables. This proved to be a problem when people that were there before me discovered others were being seated before them. After they finally got their tables my party was finally called. When I went up there they looked at me like what am I doing up here. I said you called for me. The girl (who by this point was finally an adult) said well we have two parties with your name. Now I have been watching and knew I was next as everyone else left waiting came after me. I informed her I had been waiting for 40 mins that this was my table that was ready. So we are seated ordered our drinks showed my groupon and ordered what we wanted. Our drinks came out and the waitress spilled a little of my daughters. She goes and gets some napkins and hands them to my daughter. Apparently we were to clean up the mess. I got up to use the restroom and when I came out our salads were there. My daughter was just sitting there watching tv. I asked why she wasn't eating. She said because we don't have silverware. I walk to the hostess to ask for some and was told we are getting some cleaned right now. Ten minutes later we finally get silverware. Then the food comes. We start eating and my drink at this point is now gone. I watched for our waitress for quite awhile to ask for a refill. Finally 20 mins later I stopped another girl and said that I would like to speak to the manager. She said she kind of was the manager and asked what was wrong. I explained how we didn't get silverware right away how my drink has been empty for over 20 mins and how we never saw the waitress again after our food came to the table. She did offer dessert on the house I said no thanks just get our boxes and our bill I wanted to be out of that place asap. She zeroed out our bill for us which would have been nice if I hadn't already paid the bill on groupon so basically our drinks were free that we never got refilled. I read reviews before we went that the service was bad at this place but thought well it couldn't be that bad since people come from all over to eat here. Well I was proven wrong. This was very poor service and I will not return to this place.
(1)Susan P.
First let me say that we did not stay and eat here. (We were seated but that is a far as we got.) It was around 3:00 on a Saturday afternoon and there were prob. 4 tables with people seated. The service was horrendous . We stood at the hostess station for a good 10 minutes before she even acknowledged us. She seated us at a table and handed the menus to us and left. After about 5 or 6 minutes later she came back and was our waitress. I had purchased Livingsocial.com coupons and had them laying on the table top when she came back. Without any warning she blurted out to me, "YOU CAN'T USE THOSES!" in the most rude tone I have heard from any wait staff in all my dining experience. I looked up at her and she snatched them off the table and shoved it into my face shouting, "THESE ARE ONLY GOOD, TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY". I looked up and said, are you kidding me, we just drove an hour and a half to get here and I can't use them? She then shoved it at me again and said, "LOOK, SEE HERE IT SAYS, 'VALID TUES THRU FRIDAY'." "Seriously" was the only thing that came out of my mouth. I was waiting for her to say, Let me talk to the manager or owner but she just stood there staring at us with disgust. We got up and said that we would find somewhere else to eat and left. I was shocked how terse and inflexible she was. I would not recommend this establishment based on service alone, we never tried the food and never will.
(1)Kristen K.
I have always wanted to try Bubba's so when I saw a Groupon I decided it was time to go try it. We bought the dinner for 2 for $17. The dinner included 1/4 slab baby back rib, 1/4 slab St. Louis style ribs, 1/4 chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, salad, corn muffins, fries, coleslaw & baked beans. Let me start by saying there was plenty of food for the 2 of us (and the Groupon was a great deal) however the food that was there was not good. The baby back ribs were burnt and I mean burnt to a crisp to the point they were crunchy. We may have liked the rest of the food better than the baby back ribs, however we felt everything needed additional bbq sauce and the bbq sauce had a very weird taste to it (almost like it was spoiled). If we added the additional bbq sauce it just made the food inedible. The fries were cold and tasted like they were cooked a few days earlier. The only thing we both said was good was the coleslaw. Very disappointed and will never go back.
(1)Tim D.
Food was excellent! Service was horrible, server never came back to our table to ask how our food was or ask us if we needed a refill on our drinks!
(3)Sara B.
Oh sweet sweet BBQ... I had heard Bubba Q's talked up since I moved to CLE, and after a too tempting to resist Groupon, it was time to check it out. I need to preface this with I have a favorite BBQ place already, but it's in CA, so I'm not comparing, but I am. I ordered the sampler platter, and a bunch of extra sides. (I admit I'm a sides whore). My favorite thing was the brisket, which kind of surprised me, because I usually hate brisket, too fatty. But this was perfectly lean and thinly sliced. The mac and cheese, green beans and creamed corn (which they call fried corn, huh?) were also tops in my book. Downside: there was practically no sauce on anything and they only gave a little cup of it, took awhile to get an extra serving. And it tasted very strongly of ketchup. Not impressed. My ribs were VERY fatty, if you like that kind of thing great , me not so much. And the service was very slow. Oh, and the chili tasted like salty wet cat food, and yes, I've tried cat food before. They didn't have wet naps on the table or at the end of the meal either, which seemed strange. Tip: sit on the back patio! It has a cool fire place and even freezing outside on Friday night, we were toasty and didn't have to wait for a table. The outside patio looks nice too, might try it again next summer...
(3)Mark G.
Tried this once and never been back, super small portions not typical with bbq places. The BBQ itself isn't all that special, sauce is okay, but the meat and seasoning are nothing to write home about. Wouldn't recommend this place if you are use to great BBQ.
(2)Theclevelandcritic T.
Bubba if your listening. I happened to have a very poor experience a while back. My family and I walked in later in the evening. We had to seat our selves. The 2 people seated after us ordered and received their order before ours and we had ordered before them. Additionally, We must of been forgotten because after over an hour of waiting we paid for what we had received our drinks only and left. I could not believe what we experienced.......one day I may return but for now Famous Daves is waiting in North Olmsted.
(1)Samuel W.
I've been to Bubba's about 5 times now and I feel like an idiot for going back the 4 other times. However, very few places that you can get BBQ on the Westside of Cleveland. Lets face it, its not our thing! The servers are rude, slow, and screw up your orders. The main problem with this place is, its EXTREMLY OVERPRICED and skimp on the sides dishes. I asked for Mac n Cheese on the side, but they forgot to but in on my plate. So instead, she comes back with literally a Condiment sized serving, barely a half a cup. This is complelty unacceptable for a BBQ Place, your supposed to overload the sides and sauce, thats how a real BBQ place does it. Also, the ribs are decent at best, nothing special. I have feeling Bubba is taking naive Westsiders for a ride. I'd skip this place if your looking for BBQ, its not worth the price, you will be disappointed.
(1)Larry K.
Let me say that I lived in the Deep South for several years so I have more than a passing acquaintance with barbecue. I had been here twice before, a few years ago. I tried to go about a month ago but it was so crowded they told me it was a three-hour wait. So three of us went tonight (Thursday after Christmas) and seating was no problem, only two other tables in use. Getting seated was harder. We stood around for about five minutes before I went to the service window to get their attention. The menu was much pricier than I remember. A basic pork plate with two sides was $14.00. Other entrees were similar. That's what I had, as did another of our party. The other had a pork sandwich with fries ($8.00). The pork was OK, not real tasty but tender, except for a few outside pieces that should have been trimmed. It came with a side of BBQ sauce, not mixed with the pork. The sauce was tomato based and fairly tame. I had french fires (OK) and baked beans (moderately warm, very small portion). There was no extra BBQ sauce at the table. The meal was served with a bread basket with three rolls that seemed a bit stale and about five mini corn muffins that were a bit greasy and turned to mush in your mouth. But the biggest problem was the service. One waitress, who was also the one that eventually seated us. Food was served quickly but there was no check back to our table during the meal. We were all obviously finished and the waitress came over and struck up a five-minute conversation at the next table before taking their order, then disappeared into the kitchen for another five minutes. She came back out and then asked if we wanted wanted soft drink refills (we didn't). Total bill, $40.47 for three. Overpriced and underwhelmed.
(2)B K.
PROS: tasty bbq sauce, pulled pork, mac n cheese CONS: served with very little sauce, slow service, terrible chili, very overpriced PEEVE: had to ask for extra sauce and it took 10 min to get a tiny cup. They need bottles of sauce on the table, along with extra napkins. The basics just weren't met for a bbq place.
(2)Dan G.
I read the reviews while waiting for my brisket sandwich and mac and cheese. The bad reviews about the food were too accurate. Honestly, I would rather go to Arby's than come back here. Microwaved rubbery and tasteless brisket. Elbow macaroni with velveta on it
(1)Jeff P.
I was very impressed. The boneless ribs and fried chicken here were very good. I have not been impressed with any Ohio bbq, which pains me as a Buckeye, yet loving authentic bbq. The ambiance here is no more exciting than a cafeteria with tvs, but they did have the Buckeyes on.
(4)Brad C.
Long time yelper, first time poster. Where to begin... This was our first and probably last time at Bubbas. The hostess was very attentive to customers when they arrived. I was able to notice due to the 30 minute wait for what seemed to be a not so busy night, at least in my opinion. (I co-own a pizzeria in a tourist area so I know what volume is) The hostess sat 3 tables of two in front of my party of two. When I questioned her she had nothing to say. We were promptly seated in the enclosed patio on a picnic table (suitable for a BBQ place but not when you have to sit for 2+ hours). We waited an additional 15 minutes to be greeted by a server. I don't like to compare apples to oranges (pizza to BBQ) but I think its fair to say that any restaurant has policies about greeting customers within X amount of time. My first impression = not so good. Hopefully the food was better. In fact it was... Aside from waiting an additional 15 minutes for potato skins appetizer...Hence my 2 star rating. I had the Deboned Ribs and they were excellent! My fiancé had the brisket and it was decent. Edible but not phenomenal. The food was the saving grace. Had it not been edible I would have walked out. It wasn't worth talking to a manager. I won't go back unless I have a groupon.
(2)Brent V.
If you like real BBQ ......this is the place! Brisket, burnt end, pulled pork. WOW. Worth the drive from Chagrin Falls! Actually ordered a large to go order to take home.
(5)Scott S.
Food was really good and restrooms were really clean. Food prices were a bit high for the size of the portions.
(4)Paul D.
I recently had the displeasure of getting take-out here a few weeks ago. I was craving BBQ, and had heard about this place so I decided to give it a try. I had ordered a pound of pulled pork and a pound of beef brisket. As I said in my previous BBQ restaurant review, I believe these are the two key dishes for any good BBQ joint. Bubba's Q did not hit the mark on either of these dishes. According to their website, "All of our meats ...slow smoked with Ohio-grown Apple wood." I would have to see this for myself, as I did not taste any smoke flavor in the pork or brisket. In addition, I did not see any smoke ring on the brisket. As for the brisket, it was very tough, with little to no flavor. It tasted like a brisket that was done in the oven without seasoning, and cooked fast. The pulled pork was little better, but I have had better from a grocery store deli counter. I cannot give a review on the service, since I had gotten my food to go.
(1)Matthew U.
Well this is an average at best BBQ but it does the trick of getting your BBQ fix in. I think the best part is the sauce....and then they skimp you on it. HERES MY RECAP: REVISION: I went back again and they have THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS I have ever eaten. I have had more than a few in my day and lemme telly ya THESE ARE THE BEST! I just changed my rating from three to four stars. 1. Great sauce-Not enough of it. 2. Service-SLOOOOOW but friendly 3. Price-PRETTY EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YA GET 4. Location-off the beaten path but plenty of parking 5. RIBS- Kinda fatty and stewed. Im more of a fan with tug to the meat instead of falling off of the bone. THE SKINNY- Go to Hot Sauce Williams instead. Heck I hate commercial restaurants but I would rather go to Daves in North Olmsted.
(4)Dan S.
Who doesn't love authentic BBQ? I have never left this place as anything less than satisfied. The sauce has gotten it's praises sung by many many people before, so I'm not going to cover that because they are all correct. The real stars in my eyes, or should that be stomach, are the brisket and the fried chicken. Neither of which, in my opinion require a drop of sauce. There's just something about that fried chicken that makes my mouth water even while writing this review. Moist and juicy, but with a nice crunchy breading. When it first showed up on the menu, Al "Bubba" Baker himself explained to me that it is in fact his "momma's" own recipe. He added that it was one of the reasons he got so big. Sold. Let me just put it this way. The first bite I took I had all of these wonderful flavors swimming around my mouth, and dripping down my chin. The beef brisket was tender, juicy, and had a wonderful smokey flavor that didn't over power the meat taste. It was also perfectly complimented by the collard greens I had ordered as my side. And then there's the corn bread. WOW! You can tell that this corn bread has been perfected through years and years of practice. Not dry, great flavor, and just enough corn kernels mixed in. You can tell it's all made from scratch. If you're going for your first time I suggest you order "The Lineman" which is a HUGE sampler platter with ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a few sides. There's enough food for 3 or 4 people to eat, and it's a great primer to the flavors offered at Bubba Q's. All in all, it's the type of BBQ that you wish you could make yourself at home.
(5)Greg B.
The place was not at all crowded. Maybe 9 people when our party of six arrived for lunch. Saw only one waiter. Working his butt off, but did not appear very effective. The food was slow, but ok. I got a side salad and bowl of chili. OK, but no better than Wendy's. Ordered extra dressing for salad (ranch), they were out got blue cheese, but no extra . Someone asked for ketchup twice. Only had 3 fries left when it arrived. Would any of us ever go back? No,no,no.
(2)Kate M.
The reviews on this place seem very unfair! We came during prime dinner hour on Sunday. There was a wait for seating inside but opted for immediate seating on the patio. Service was swift and our waitress was VERY friendly. My boyfriend ordered the mozzarella squares. I had a bite and they were very good! The breading was a bit thick but the mozzarella was hot and stringy (like it should be) and the marinara was unexpectedly tasty. The cornbread bites were okay but nothing special. We split the MVP- 1/2 smoked chicken, pulled pork, brisket, St. Louis and baby back ribs. The portion sizes were HUGE! We have two boxes of leftovers! Here's the breakdown- Brisket: nice smoke ring, nice smoke flavor, tender but a tad overly fatty Pulled pork: great tasting, dry in some spots but overall tender, pronounced smoke flavor Chicken: mild smoke, no real smoke ring, breast a bit dry but thigh very juicy St. Louis ribs: tad tough, over sauced, great smoke flavor, thick smoke ring, awesome crust Baby back ribs: perfectly sauced, great crust, great smoke flavor but the pork flavor came through, tender and fall off the bone Overall a great and well worth it meal. Next time I'm sticking to the baby back ribs though! They're, in my opinion, the best locally. The sauce is really delicious too! A must try!
(4)Bob P.
Damn good BBQ. As good as any place I've been to in Texas. Don't miss the boneless bayback ribs. Bubba roasts them over apple wood for 18 hours. They're not cheap, but worth it.
(4)Bryan F.
Mediocre food with poor service time and time again. I figured I'd give this place another shot after the bad service I got about a year ago. I least i can say they are consistent! The ribs taste is acceptable. The side dishes are poor. And the service is SLOW. It baffles me how it can take 25 minutes (I used a stopwatch) from the time our server entered the order into the computer to the time our food came out. Our table ordered two slabs of ribs with Mac and cheese, baked beans and coleslaw for sides. The server brought out a baked potato instead of baked beans which she corrected quickly. About half of the tables in the place were full. The servers are no were to be seen. Our drinks sat empty 15 mintues before offering a refill. The high chair they gave us was dirty. Fruit flies flying around our table. I really want to love this place. I love bbq and the browns. It has great potential. But they need a serious overhaul. I won't be back.
(2)Megan T.
I went to Sunday dinner with my bff's family for her birthday. I recognize we were a group of 11 but given that the meat was already cooked, the service was ridiculously slow. Additionally, one person ordered a baked potato with butter and cheese but it came out with cheese and MAYO! Gross, right? So when they replaced it, the potato was lacking the cheese. The corn and mac and cheese are both tasty. The meat we all had was good but much more sauce was needed for everyone. I doubt I will return...
(2)Sean F.
I think other reviewers are pretty accurate. I had the de-boned baby back ribs. They were good but not great. A bit charred in some spots but tender and reasonably lean for ribs. It is very strange that they don't have bottles of sauce on the table like the chains do, but rather give you a small cup. Of all things to skimp on, why the sauce? My companion had beef brisket, which was mediocre. It tasted like a somewhat dry, thick sliced roast beef. Service was fine. Our waitress was new and didn't know much, although another waitress inadvertantly came to our table and was much better until the first one came back and drove her away. When asked, they weren't willing to modify their combos so you could try a selection of things you really wanted. Most restaurants are happy to accomodate special requests, within reason of course. Yes, Bubba's is overpriced. For outstanding ribs, the pricing would be about right, but these were not outstanding. Before my Groupon discount, the bill was nearly $60, and that included one beer and one drink. The verdict? Well, there isn't much in the area, so this place will continue to do well. I might even get carryout sometime.
(3)Raven Anne S.
Bubba Q's you're now the second delicious restaurant that I've been to where I expect to leave overly stuffed but instead was pleasantly full and content. Based on some of the other reviews I was nervous; cafeteria lighting (it was bright but not overbearing), ketchupy-sauce (it did have a bit of ketchup tang but the ribs were delish without it), too small portioned sides (I say they were just enough - in like medium sized ramekins), overpriced (this is Avon - what out there doesn't cost at least a decent amount?), not enough sauce (our ribs came with a side but I barely used any, I don't think you need it), fatty ribs (the boneless baby back - not at all, but the St. Louis style got a little weirdly fatty/cartiledgey at the end), no wet naps (we each got one at the end of the meal), slow waitresses (ours was super attentive, but we came in on a Thursday night), but none of this was a real problem during our visit. We'll be back for more.
(4)Lynne B.
This place isn't fancy but it is fun and you will like it. I'd give it an easy four stars but I'm offended by the prices. Of course there really aren't any other options for good BBQ around, are there? I have never had such juicy, flavorful fried chicken. You should definitely try it if you like southern food but be prepared for sticker shock when you read the menu. You'll forget about the prices briefly because you'll enjoy the food but afterwards you'll wonder if Bubba realizes being an NFL lineman nets a different salary than a Lorain County restaurant owner.
(3)Kate F.
PROS: Amazing de-boned ribs! Mac and cheese was good, fries were tasty, and the shredded chicken sliders were tender. CONS: Baked beans were awful! The sauce was sticky sweet and had cinnamon in them. Ick. Service was a little slow. Update: Went again and had the grilled chicken sandwich and my husband tried the brisket sandwich. Both were very good! Portions were generous, and as before, the mac and cheese was to die for. Service was a little slow again - had to track down the waitress for our ticket. Overall, a positive experience both trips and we will be back. :)
(4)Jill D.
I was craving a pulled prok sanwich so we got takeout - wrong move. I took a bite out of my sandwich and the roll was still RAW, like raw dough and gooey - gross! The pulled pork was ok, but nothing out of the ordinary. The fries were undercooked, but hey I didn't go for the fries. Our side was baked beans, another mediocre disappointment. I have to say for the price, I'd go to 2 bucks and get their pulled pork tacos the next time I am craving pulled pork - way better at a fraction of the price.
(2)Strange Desig N.
well.. I wanted to like it..but.... The server was a mess. Got something on everyone of our table of 5's meal wrong...literally. Draft beer was flat. Got the brisket. Was nice and tender but it taste like it was cooked in the oven!! Not a hint of smokiness. Mac and cheese was not good...almost pastey consistency. Baked beans were different but good. One at our table ordered the boneless babybacks..but got regular... server was supposed to fix it.... 15 min later came back and said it wouild be another 10 min.... needless to say he ate the bone-ins. Took forever to get the food then forever for the server to come back and bring the check. And of course....checks were screwed up and wrong amounts charged to cards (and that was for the correctly calculated check) Next time in Cleveland I will skip BBQ.
(2)Calvin C.
I give it three stars for the simple fact that it is the best BBQ I've had in Cleveland, so far. However, saying that you're the best BBQ in Cleveland is like saying you were the tallest guy at the Little Person's Convention. This city is in serious need of a good barbeque place. What kind of rib joint is so stingy with the sauce? I want a bottle of it on the table along with a roll of paper towels. The ribs were good, the pulled pork wasn't. I'd go there again, I just wouldn't go out of my way to do it.
(3)Michael S.
Great food but don't do the carry out. We had carry out five times and each time we had to wait forever to pick up the food. When we got home the orders were wrong( all five times). Thanks Bubba.
(2)X H.
Have enjoyed EVERY meal. Check it out and enjoy some GREAT TASTING barbecue.
(5)Kim F.
I am a HUGE Browns fan and when I heard that Al "Bubba" Baker had a place, I HAD to go. I was and am not let down every time I make the trip to Avon. Full of sports memorabilia and several screens to watch whatever sports event is going on, it is so worth it. My mom and grandma love the St. Louis ribs and my boyfriend is working his was through all of them. Me, I go for the mac and cheese. THE BEST MAC AND CHEESE I HAVE HAD SO FAR! I love the fried chicken too. You can only get half or whole, and I swear they are Dolly Parton chickens! The breasts are that big. The deserts are killer too. Bubba himself works here and will seat, cook, greet, and bus tables , which to me says a lot to this place and that is that he is not just a name on the door. They also do catering. If I ever need a caterer, I'm going with them. 2-20-11 Update: Not too happy with the place as of the date listed above. We went on the 20th to celebrate the boyfriends b-day and it was NOT a 5 star experience! It was more like a 3, which is NOT normal for the place. They were out of St. Louis ribs (they were in the smoker), there were no cornbread mini muffins (which it is worth going just for those) and they were out of both Sierra Mist and lemonade, which I find a little hard to believe. Service left a lot to be desired, and yes they were busy, but I have been there when it has been slammed and had better service. My mom had the fried chicken and her thigh was under cooked. My grilled breast was a little dry, but the boyfriend said that his sliders were really good and grandma said the baby backs were very meaty. A sign was posted looking for experienced help, so that may have been part of the problem. Will this keep me from going back, no. Every one has an off day. If it keeps happening, yes I will stop going.
(5)K D.
I used to live around some of the best BBQ in the world, and I know I'm not going to get near that quality of delicious smoked meat in northern Ohio, but this was not good even by Ohio standards. That the portions are so large only highlights the poor quality, since you get so much disappointment on each plate. My pulled chicken was so dry that it was hard and inedible in parts. The brisket tasted like a Steak-Um (remember those?) with sauce. My boyfriend said the ribs tasted like they were from Chili's, but they at least seemed moist. The sauce was good enough to only offer one flavor, which is typical outside of Ohio. The problem with the sauce is they are super-stingy with it, which sucks for you when the meat is exceedingly dry and tasteless. Best part of dinner: the Southern fries with pulled pork. Basically fries with cheese, sauce, and your choice of meat. Also, they offer a few beers on tap and in bottles, which was nice to help wash down the dry meat. Plus it made me tipsy enough that, through mathematical error, I left our waitress an exceedingly large tip on what was already a shockingly high bill for dinner.
(1)Kristen L.
We really enjoy Bubba's and get there a few times a year. We love the shared plate as we have many hungry boys to feed. Great BBQ and a cool atmosphere.
(4)Kerry M.
Al Baker, the proprietor and owner who also lends his name to this establishment, is a tremendous guy. This what bereaves me to make this review. I have spoken with Al many times and consider him a close aquaintance. We tried Bubba Q's in the past. The Food was OK but the service was less than stellar and I got an upset stomach from the food. Yesterday, my wife and I decided to have a late lunch, early dinner. She told me to pick, so we went to Bubba's. We arrive and 1 other table was seated. We stood there for 2 minutes until a guy with 'PANTS BELOW HIS ASS' seated us. We read the menu, seen what we wanted (couldn't believe how expensive the menu was and were expecting big things at this price). 5 minutes later, he walked into the kitchen to tell the other server that she had a table. She yelled at him so we expected to see her immediately, instead, another full minute passed before she came out and took our drink order. (Our menus were closed and on the corner of the table, little hint servers, TAKE CUES FROM YOUR GUESTS). Well, we finally ordered. The kitchen was slow (18 minutes) for now the only table in the restaurant. The monitor screens they had for viewing enjoyment were are talk shows (THIS IS A SPORTS THEME RESTAURANT, A LITTLE 4 LETTER NETWORK POSSIBLY?) . The music was loud and too much R&B for the area. I ordered the 'PAUL'S PULLED CHICKEN' (named after Paul Warfield), the menu described it as Applewood smoked Pulled Chicken. It tasted like GFS GRILLED CHICKEN and definitely wasn't pulled, it was CUBED. The cubes didn't stay on the 'corn dusted split kaiser roll' and you had to put your own sauce on it (which would be fine if there was more than 1 choice). It was to be served with fries and pickle. Well, the fries (almost the size of steak fries) were quite good and crispy as well as hot. The Pickle spear wasn't in the basket (for $10. of this establishment, I don't want served in a plastic basket. My wife ordered the Sampler Basket. It had Ribs, pulled pork, sliced beef, fries and chili. She was offered cheese on the chili to which she agreed (This platter is normally a $15 shared appetizer). They added $3 to the bill for less than a quarter ounce of cheese on 2 ounces of chili. Her fries were limp and seemed stale. The pork was OK and the beef was edible. The Ribs were very good but again, if you are going to only offer 1 sauce, why do I have to be the sous chef? The chili she thought was a little spicy, I thought it was TERRIBLE AND OLD. Tasted nasty and an hour later, I had a deep stomach pains. As we were leaving, the 'Pant on the ground' guy had a cigarette hanging out of his mouth (it wasn't lit but still didn't look good). As a past Restaurant Manager, I wouldn't hire these people to work in fast food let alone an uppriced basic fair restaurant. While most of the food was pallatible, the service, people who represent your name are a JOKE. Too pricy for what you offer. Al, get on the stick and get someone in that restaurant that can manage a restaurant and people. I would clear the front of the house out and the kitchen staff I'd give them an hour to get their standards in line. OH YEAH, Clean the SPITWADS off of your TVs.
(1)Carrie S.
While the food here is decent for Ohio BBQ, you have to wait forever for your food and the service from the wait staff is really bad. This is my second time eating here and I have no plans to go back. We got there before 3pm on a Saturday so it was not crowded. We were seated and had our orders taken within a reasonable amount of time but then we just waited. And waited. And waited. Finally after a good half hour our waiter told us it would be about 4 more minutes, it was 10+. In the meantime, we were never served rolls or cornbread or anything else to accommodate the wait time. And I'm pregnant so I was starving. The waiter never check in on us again and we had to request refills. If you're interested in trying their food, order it ahead of time for carry out - don't waste you're time eating at the restaurant. The food is also a bit overpriced for just average BBQ. In my opinion, you're better off eating at one of the BBQ chains.
(2)Jeanne K.
Despite my protestations, my husband insisted on going because work cohorts recommended this hot mess. We were seated on the heated patio fairly quickly and initial service was ok. No condiments on any tables outside. My husband said his meal was ok, but honestly, I don't think he would admit it if he hated it. I ordered the baked potato with pulled pork, sour cream, chives, BBQ sauce and cheese, sauce on the side. What I got was a overbaked, old, hard, potato with a glob of hard cheese over dried stringy BBQ chicken or turkey, no condiments. Had to ask another waitress for salt, pepper etc and the missing parts of my meal. Our waitress never made it back to our table so that I could point out the fact I didn't get what I ordered. I ended up picking through and eating some of this awful potato. To top things off, bathroom door doesn't lock, which was unfortunate because I ended up throwing up what part of this horrid meal. TOTAL. Waste of money PS: I'm a Texas girl transplanted here. This food is by no stretch of the imagination, authentic BBQ. You'd be better served to wait for that McRib sale at McDonalds, and call that BBQ.
(1)Jonas F.
Very good ribs. Get the ribs on bone with Mac and cheese and green beans. Get in early or you will end up waiting.
(4)Todd H.
Oh Bubba. I gained 5 pounds this weekend because of you. I think I got 4 extra sides of sauce becuase everything tasted good dipped in it. Fries dipped in sauce ... check, Sandwich dipped in sauce ... check, wife's ribs dipped in sauce ... check, salad dipped in suace ... no, but only because the sauce wasn't on the table yet. Wife's baby back ribs were amazing. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. She got the deboned ribs which means we'll be back. She loves ribs, but hates eating them off the bone. Great food. Bubba is friendly and was walking around the 'raunt.
(4)Dave W.
Terrible excuse for BBQ.
(1)Gerri S.
Surprised to find low ratings. Too bad about the negative experiences, since those may have been isolated and rare, i.e. newly hired/inexperienced servers/cooks, understaffed due to last minute sickness/emergency, etc. Some things are beyond the control of restaurant owners. I just happen to be a more patient type, I guess, and as long as the service is friendly and attentive I'm willing to wait for something I've asked for. After a couple of minutes, I'll just wave/signal the server, and simply remind them. Was there in August 2011 and had one of the best---maybe THEE best---fried fish dinner I've ever had in a restaurant---and I've sampled enough of them over the years to recognize thoughtful preparation. That was a few months ago, but I believe it was Lake Erie Perch. Lightly coated, perfectly fried, and a generous portion. The crisp fries, too, were just right. Tartar sauce had a pleasant mellowness with a touch of sweetness. Was likely made in-house, since it was nothing at all like those typically served elsewhere---overly sharp, too sweet, or just plain strange. And the cole slaw was fabulous. Why can't restaurants ever get this right? When I told our server how delicious everything was, he said that the fish and coleslaw were his mother's recipes. As it turned out, our smiling, friendly server was Bubba's son. This dinner was what I'd expect to find at an exclusive upscale resort for triple the price. My husband's St. Louis ribs were equally tasty. After eating about 3 or 4 ribs, he realized the other end hadn't been thoroughly smoked---still slightly under-done. No problem at all. Within a very short time a larger full slab----and more sincere apologies---arrived at our table. Though filling ourselves up, we left with enough fish, ribs, and fries for two meals the next day. Hope they've continued offering fish on their menu, since we're planning on more visits during Lent. Will call them. (Ironically, though, this is hardly a sacrifice. More like an indulgence!)
(5)Colleen M.
I am not a fan of ribs therefore I opted for a burger. The rest of my family got ribs and some of the ribs were not cooked throughly. Normally i would give a bad rating for this but the sauce is the reason it is getting 5 stars. The burger was delicious and once I dipped it in the barebque sauce it was even more delicious! This has one of the best barbeque sauces i ahve ever tasted!
(5)Milos I.
Very good ribs. Had both the baby back, and the St. Louis style. However the brisket was awful and the pulled pork was bad. Both tasted off, and as if they were microwaved, even though they were lukewarm at best. Our server was super nice.
(3)James A.
The food is great, the atmosphere is even better. They mixed up my order once and they fixed it and gave us the goof to take home. I am a huge fan of the beef.
(5)Joe G.
ahh, had babyback ribs full slab ... taste wasn't bad, but they were very dry ... sauce was too sweet, way too sweet ... green beans were good, cold slaw was average ... dessert -- outsourced -- was good ... service was decent and waitress was friendly
(3)Laura M.
Walked in and was immediately disappointed by the atmosphere. It was so brightly lit it felt like I was in a fast food restaurant or school cafeteria. I waited about 5 minutes for the host to put my name on a list. Was seated shortly after. After a few minutes the waitress comes over, apologizes for taking so long because they are understaffed and then tells us they are out of the bone out ribs. This is their signature item! When I try a new restaurant I always want to try the most well known thing on their menu and they didn't have the de-boned ribs, so we ordered the baby back ribs instead. The Mac n Cheese was good, the beef brisket was really good, their barbeque sauce is very good. The ribs were very meaty, but not tender at all. Tough to pull apart. The flavor was very good though. I luckily had a groupon, because this seemingly very casual fast food looking place is quite high priced! The bill for 2 meals and 2 beers would have been over 45 dollars! The most shocking part... here's where I feel like I got robbed... I ordered a sam adams Octoberfest. Bill comes, the price: 8 dollars! Yep, 8 dollars, at a little casual place outside of Cleveland Ohio. I expect 8 dollars in New York City, Los Angeles, fancy Airport bars, etc, but not at a little casual joint in a suburb so far outside of Cleveland it is almost country. In short: The food was good, but meat could have been more tender, but was a little overpriced and the beer was like a robbery. I never would have ordered an 8 dollar beer knowingly. And the atmosphere needs some dimmer lighting and the tables and chairs look very bland so something there.
(2)Emily B.
I would not think twice about going back to Bubba's Q. My family and I went on a Saturday night at peak hours and had no problem getting a table. We were greeted by a friendly staff and approached by our waiter immediately. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and made several great recommendations, not to mention that it was the BEST bbq I have ever had. I had ordered the half rack special of their de-boned ribs- which is more than enough for one person and reasonably priced at $18 with two sides. Unheard of deal for the quality and taste of such a great meal. The macaroni and cheese and baked beans were my favorite sides since me and my husband shared the majority of our meals. He ordered the smoked chicken and it was equally delicious. Even my son's chicken tenders and fries looked tasty. People complain about the prices but its no more expensive than applebees. Most of the meats come in two options either half/full portion but with entrees ranging from $8 to $30 you are bound to find something yummy AND in your price range. The service was outstanding. Big Al came to our table twice to see how our meal was and his kids and wife asked us as well how were were doing. The level of interest in our satisfaction was a main priority from both the owners and the wait staff. I would go back in a heartbeat!
(5)Roger B.
Bubba has a very nice place and has a nice assortment of barbecue to offer. Good good and good service. If you are looking for barbecue you will enjoy Bubba's.
(4)Mark G.
Best BBQ you will find around here (not counting the annual Cleveland Rib Cook Off). Bubba is a cheap bastard and refuses to dish out hot BBQ sauce on request. That costs him some points here. As any Cleveland transplant knows you can't expect much for good food in blue collar/unemployment American car drivin' wonderland. But Bubba delivers. Browns suck. Go Seahawks!
(3)Kimberly C.
My boyfriend was born and raised in Atlanta. Even though he has moved around since graduating from UGA, he is a Southern boy at heart. But when we were discussing where to go to dinner last night, I couldn't help but laugh when he asked me if there was someplace in Cleveland that served good ol' Southern home-style cooking. My response of "The Cracker BarreI?" was not acceptable to him, so he looked to Yelp for a little help. By the time I got out of the shower he had decided on Bubba's. They had fried chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese...that would be enough to quench his southern cravings. We started out with the potato skins topped with pulled pork. The serving was huge and the pulled pork was amazing. We had to stop ourselves from eating them or we would be too full for dinner! I ordered their special "d-boned" ribs. The 1/2 slab was $17.99 which I did not think was bad, but they charge extra for everything. A baked potato is considered a "super" side and cost me an extra $.99 and then an additional $.50 for a side of sour cream! I thought this was ridiculous. If I wanted a salad for a side, it would have been an additional $1.99! So when all is said and done, my $17.99 1/2 slab dinner turned into a $21.50 dinner. This is not cool Bubba's. My boyfriend ordered the whole fried chicken for $14.99. His sides of collard greens and mac and cheese were considered "normal" sides, so no up charges for him. I forgot about the prices when they brought out the food. My ribs were awesome. Tender and cooked just right. My boyfriends chicken looked and smelled amazing! He started with a leg and mentioned how moist and juicy the chicken was. I am weird about my chicken. I am one of the very few people that would rather have my chicken on the dry side. It may be because I've gotten salmonella from undercooked chicken one to many times. But he seemed happy with it, so I didn't say anything. That is until he cut into a thigh piece and blood ran out. Beneath the breading and skin, the chicken was almost raw. My stomach immediately turned and I looked to flag down the waitress. My boyfriend stopped me, he would just try another piece. He is just too nice. Whatever. So he moved onto a breast. I was watching him eat now. I didn't trust the chicken and the last thing I wanted to do was play nurse to my food poisoned boyfriend later on that night. He pulled off the first layer of breast meat and he thought it looked fine. I did not. It was completely raw underneath. Disgustingly raw. This was the last straw for him. We asked for our server and showed her the raw disgusting pieces. She apologized and took the plate to show her manager. She came back a few minutes later and asked if we wanted another batch of chicken, something else from the menu, or the dinner taken off of our bill. My boyfriend had lost his appetite by now, so we just asked for the meal to be removed from the bill. Our server came back about 5 minutes later and gave us our bill, with the chicken taken off, and a $25 gift card so we would come back and give Bubba's another try. I thought that was a very nice gesture. Most restaurants these days seem to take on a huge attitude when you have a problem with the meal. Almost like it is your fault that they messed up. I've found it hard at times to even get a manager to acknowledge that there is a problem. So even though we were served undercooked chicken, Bubba's acknowledged the mistake and made it right with us. I can't bring myself to give it two stars due to the chicken issue, but we will definitely go back and give it another shot at a better review. We just won't order the chicken.
(2)Patrick B.
Bubba's serves the best barbecue I've ever had. It is located on the Avon-Avon Lake border on Center Rd (OH-83). It is a fun restaurant with three main dining area, an indoor dining room, an outdoor covered patio, and an exposed patio. The covered patio has a fireplace and the exposed patio has a fire pit. You can see the trailers where the barbecue is cooked out back. That's just one proof of the authenticity of the BBQ. But we'll get back to that. Inside, there is a lot of football memorabilia, especially of "Bubba" when he played. There are a lot of reviews of the restaurant and the sauce on the walls too. Bubba is often spotted walking around talking with customers. Unfortunately, he left shortly after we arrived. The food was unbelievable. First, we had some hockey mozzarella sticks, which tasted the way mozzarella sticks, or triangles in this case, should taste. For my entree, I had the Baby Back Ribs, which were to die for! The ribs were so tender, they fell right off the bone. The meat was perfect. No wonder the sauce is a hit nationwide, it's perfect! The mac and cheese and the fries on the side were also excellent. I wouldn't have changed a thing about the meal. I had snickers cheesecake for dessert, which was also spectacular! The only complaint I had about the whole evening was the slow service, which was understandable due to the Saturday night rush and forgotten when we finally got our dinner. Overall, if you have a craving for BBQ in NE Ohio, run, don't walk to Bubba's. I guarantee you'll be satisfied!
(5)Joseph C.
I have been to Bubba-Qs about 4 times now, 2 for take out and 2 eat in. Eating in was fun. Its a funky place, high ceilings; very few tables for the number that might fit. Service was fine. The best item to me on the menu is the fried chicken. Its a fantastic recipe. I think better than the ribs. The ribs are very good. For the first time I ordered the boneless. What fun eating them without my fingers. Enjoyable and simple. I will order them again. Taste great; texture and quality very high. I see why they win awards. Sides are weak primarily from being just a bit too small. Kind of tiny containers of sides. Like what you would expect for a condiment. I am told the Mac & Cheese was fantastic. Its not a high end fancy place. Its a homey place. Owned I think by one of the Ex browns from all the news and memorabilia. Which is cool. Definitely a place to try and put into your rotation.
(4)Robin S.
Have talked about eating bbq here for a couple of years. Homey dining room. Not large but roomy enough that the tables aren't crammed together. Memorabilia from Bubba's football career. Good variety of bbq meats and southern sides. Beer, wine and mixed drink menu is larger than most places of this size.Game day specials. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Tender smoked brisket bites, boneless ribs, pulled pork on a baked potato, even the coleslaw was divine. We will be back!
(5)Tiffany S.
We are big fans of Bubba's Q! My husband wanted to try it out since Bubba is a retired Cleveland Browns football player & this restaurant has won the "Best Ribs" award many years running. From the outside, it looks like a converted convenient store. But don't let that stop you from going in! The interior is cozy and full of sports memorabilia. We had a short wait the first time, so my family enjoyed looking at all the articles and jerseys. On to the food review: The boneless ribs are awesome! Best side dish is definitely the mac & cheese. The desserts are all made fresh daily, and have always tasted great! Separately, we had Bubba's cater a party for us at home. They were EXCELLENT! Nailed all the details, great service, and Bubba himself even made an appearance to work the grill for a bit. Our guests were delighted and they still talk about that experience now almost 8 years later. I'll close with this fun fact: Bubba was once on the TV show Shark Tank! Google it if you are interested in watching.
(5)Cami T.
Very impressed! It's not often I get out to Avon but had to try the famous Bubba Qs! Bubba greeted us at the door and he joyously was telling stories to anyone interested. I couldn't get over how friendly he was and the rest of the staff too actually. We went for lunch on Saturday and service was quick and with a smile. The food was great too. We shared a Q42 (umm..took me too long to get that, oops). Brisket was tender, pork was mouth watering, chicken was moist but with a great crust and the ribs were TV worthy! Very happy with everything and the price reflected what I would have expected. I'd be back for sure...Avon doesn't look as far as it did before lunch!
(5)Ron S.
Bubbas-Q is very much a place that should be on diners, drive-ins and dives. Normally a 2.5 star type place. But the boneless ribs are 5 star. The smoke and dry rub give them so much flavor. Very tender!!! I had mac & cheese for a side. The food was outstanding. Service so-so. And atmosphere reminds me of the south.
(4)Brett K.
I got the signature rib steak to go with a side of the beans and macaroni. I thought the ribs were very good and the sides were okay. The take out service wasn't very friendly and I think the price is a bit steep, but I would order it again.
(4)Tana S.
This place looks like a shack ........ With that being said shacks are the best place for the best bbq !!!!! We were on our way home from Toledo so we decided to stop. We have heard so much about this bbq joint. It was highly recommended by multiple friends ! We had four people with us : two of us ordered the boneless ribs that were on the show shark tank and the other two ordered the bbq chicken. What I like about this place is they only have one bbq sauce which is so delicious and I don't have to choose and try a bunch of sauces to see which one I want with my dinner. This place is a must try for all bbq lovers. So worth the drive wherever you come from.
(5)Desi K.
Just left Bubba Q's in Avon. What a disappointment. Drove almost an hour to the restaurant. We heard so much about this restaurant and boy were those referrals off base. We ordered the burnt ends ( brisket). They were SO SALTY and DRIED OUT they were practically inedible. We have had burnt ends elsewhere and they were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. These were awful. The entire meal was mediocre at best. There were six of us. After the appetizer, we ordered a large platter and a dinner of boneless ribs. Again we were not impressed with the food. We love BBQ, not this time. When the platter came out there was no BBQ brisket. The table next to us were served and the waiter told them they were out of BBQ brisket and would have their check discounted. Not ours! Once we went to the register and said something they did take some money off. If you are thinking of trying it, save your gas, not worth it.
(1)Rita A.
Wow. Bubba, if you read this, please know that I write this as a first generation daughter of a highly successful restauranteur. Your restaurant needs help now. Service is beyond slow, tables need cleaning and it's been 20 minutes since we have talked to an employee. No water. No order in queue. We are staring into the TV hoping that someone will pay attention to us. A table of six just sat down and the waitress took their order. In a few minutes, we will leave without dinner and not likely to return again. This place needs serious help.
(1)Megan L.
From service to the food this place is top notch! We were seated by the cutest 7 year old (Bubba's granddaughter) and had such great service. Al "Bubba" Baker was walking around the whole time asking everyone how they liked everything. He is such a nice guy! My family shared the "MVP" and it could've fed an army. The boneless ribs are to die for. I can go on and on about the sides too. The mac and cheese was perfect and the coleslaw was the best I've ever had. All around great atmosphere...even the music was excellent!!! We will definitely be back...very soon!
(5)Will S.
Service, service, service. Had to wait to be seen by the hostess, then wait to be seated, then waited to be greeted by our waitress at the table, waited 15 mins on our drinks and another 15 mins to order our food. ZERO stars for service. Food was great once it arrived and then again no waitress to refill our drinks or asked if the dinners were as we ordered. Four stars for food quality. Net TWO Stars. Definitely will do takeout next time. This place could be a real gem if the service was better...
(2)David B.
Grandma's fried chicken is the best southern fried chicken dinner I have ever had. Former Army guy that spent a lot of time in the south should know!
(5)Kimberley P.
Bummer. Couldn't seat us so we left. 25-30 min wait and not enough servers for outside. Based on what it looked like and the menu options it let us 5o believe it would have been good!
(3)Edward P.
This review deals with the on-line ordering of the ribs. To quote Will S. "Service, service, service" . I ordered and paid the ribs on 5/513. They were supposed to be shipped within 5-10 business days. I call on 5/19 (the 10th business day) and was told the had to order more ribs. Around the 21st I giot an email that said they would ship by the end of the week. On the 28th I called and they said they started shipping the previous night shift. End of day on the 29th, they still haven't shipped/ I cancelled the order. If you can plan a month or so ahead, then this is where you can get ribs. For me it is not worth it.
(1)Grant W.
So, despite the many shortcomings, we keep going back to Bubba's Q, and tonight was again not the smoothest experience. We really like the de-boned rib sandwich, and it was a good as always. Their lack of diversity in side dishes is really an issue for a barbecue restaurant, in my opinion. The biggest issue tonight was their "Kids Eat Free on Tuesday" policy... because the adults ordered sandwiches and not platters, we had to pay for our kids' meal. My issue isn't paying for the meal -- it's the cheapness around a policy like that. I feel it does more to sour customers than anything else. I really don't think there should be a huge KIDS EAT FREE ON TUESDAY sign if the particulars are so specific; it's not as if we tried to get a free meal without ordering anything else. Service was "meh" as usual. It started with the patio being closed early and ended with us waiting, waiting, and waiting for our check when we were the only customers in the restaurant. I always leave thinking, "Such potential."
(2)M W.
We had a pleasant experience. The place has fun decor and nice staff. The food was on point -- particularly the BBQ sauce. Portions weren't huge, either, which is a nice changeup from most places that slop tons of food at you. Mac and cheese was great. We vowed to put this on " our list" for when we return to visit family in Ohio.
(4)Sophia F.
This place is horrible . The only people that could possibly enjoy any thing serves here are people with very low standards for food and with no taste buds. I had ordered food from here over 2 years ago and I thought we would give it another chance. Big big mistake . I paid $10.00 for a brisket sandwich and It literally had 3 slices of meet on it. Arby's a block away has a bigger juicer sandwich . A chain restaurant. That's pretty sad . They answer the phone saying world famous.. World famous maybe for places never to eat at. What a waste if belly space.
(1)Natalie C.
Went to Bubba's for Sunday afternoon lunch. We were sat right away but 15 minutes later had to ask the hostess clearing tables for a server. After taking our drink order it took another 10 mins to get them out and to order our food. From that time until 40 minutes later when our food came out server was MIA. He never came back to even refill our drinks. And one person was waiting on chili and they didn't realize they were out of chili until the rest of our food came out. The food was average at best and the service terrible. Not worth the time it takes and lack of attention to customers. The young girl there that looked to be about 6 or 7 was working harder than any other person there.
(2)Tom H.
While we travel around the country we always try to search out good BBQ places to try. While searching the web we stumbled upon Bubba's BBQ in Avon. The web site I found rated Bubba's #2 BBQ place in Cleveland. The #1 place was Famous Dave's, but we do our best to avoid chain restaurants. The first thing I noticed when we pulled in was the large parking area out front with additional parking in the rear. The building was very clean and we were told to sit wherever we wanted. It took a bit for a server to find us, but she was very friendly. Initially I planned to order the brisket and ty a side of one of the pork products. The waitress suggested that we order the boneless ribs (with the bones removed) with a side of brisket. That was a great choice. We did not wait that long for the food to arrive. Bubba's is known for their boneless ribs, I do not know how they remove the bones and keep the slab shape but they looked great, and they tasted even better. They were very tender and just the right amount of smoke. I was not super impressed with the brisket it was kind of dry, but it had a good flavor. My wife had the pulled pork and it was very tender moist and tasty. The coleslaw is a vinegar, onion and cabbage slaw with a real nice flavor. I ordered the full slab of ribs and it was too much food, we both took doggy boxes home for lunch the next day. They have a really nice selection of beers to go along with the BBQ, Great Lakes Brewing was well represented with a couple of really tasty seasonal. The waitress said that Michael Symon was there taping a segment for a show called Burgers, Brew & Q too be aired the summer of 2015, I will look forward to seeing that.
(5)Bob S.
Went there on thursday night for dinner Arrived about 5:45 dith party of 4. Only 2 other tables had guests and dining room was very cool Everyone rubbing there hands and wearing their coats. Only 2 waiters for the dining room and service rather slow. Food came out of the kitchen at a snails pace. Food was very good. The ribs were the meatiest I've ever had. The pulled pork was also verygood. By the time we left, an hour and 1/2 later the place was full, but service stillno better. Still best ribs I have had.
(4)Joel E.
Drove nearly an hour from the east side to try this place in sub-zero temps and in a blizzard. On our way there, I just kept thinking to myself "this better be worth it!" Was a bit surprised when we pulled up as the restaurant was a bit oddly located, I thought. Not sure how to explain it, but it seemed like it's attached to a warehouse of some sort and next to a railroad. Inside, the set up of the dining room was not typical of a restaurant and the decor was very plain. Nevertheless, we're there for the food, so we ended up ordering the MVP family meal to share. It includes baby back ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork, brisket, beans, coleslaw, fries, cornbread... and we also upgraded the ribs to their deboned ribs... wow!! After that drive, it was worth it. Surprisingly, it was a ton of food and we ended up taking a lot of it home. Service was very casual. It did take a while, but Bubba himself came by to ask how dinner was. I think I took some pictures. I'll post when I find them. But... despite the long drive, lacking ambiance and okay service, the food was great!
(4)Leslie S.
Ribs are excellent. Customer service is NON-existent! They don't answer phones or e-mail. Tried multiple times with both. Very disappointed. Love the ribs but will never order again.
(2)Kelly C.
What a dump and horrible....rephrase...NO SERVICE. There were a couple employees walking around the dining area nonchalant, meanwhile we sat at our table for 10 minutes not even acknowledged, not even given a glass of water. There were about 5 empty tables so it's not like they were slammed. Oh, and my menu cover didn't even have a menu in it. In addition, it was freezing in the restaurant and they had the ceiling fans still going. All of the guests had their jackets on, fully zipped. Finally, the waitress approached our table.....as we were standing up to leave. If it takes that long just to be acknowledged I can only imagine how long the evening would have been to get a cocktail, get a menu, order, eat and pay. I'm never in a rush when I go out to eat, I do like taking my time and enjoying my time out, but I wasn't about to pull an all nighter because of poor service. Someone call Robert Irvine, stat!!
(1)Tom T.
Love this place. Pulling up outside and the smell is fabulous. The owners are great. It's also nice to see the owners kids working there!! The servers are fantastic!! Tuesday nights kids eat free!!
(5)Jason V.
While the variety and large portions at Bubba's Q are appealing, the actual taste of the barbecue is only average at its best. The worst offender was the brisket, which lacked the moistness that should naturally come without resorting to slathering the meat in sauce. The ribs were a little better, with the dry rub on both the St. Louis and Baby Back styles really coming through, but the rib itself, while fairly meaty, was slightly on the tough side. Service was friendly, though a little lack of cleanliness (spilled food on the floor, hastily cleared tables not properly wiped down) tainted the general environment. A distinct bleach smell lingered in the dining room for much of our meal, which didn't exactly whet our appetites. Going to Bubba's Q, and seeing the various "Best in Cleveland" awards (which is simultaneously surprising and sad for the area), you want to believe it's a homestyle barbecue gem tucked away in Avon, Ohio, but I'd put it just on par with the apparent Northeast Ohio barbecue mecca of Great Northern Mall where Famous Dave's and Smokey Bones are located.
(2)Traci K.
We are local and frequent Bubba's often. The service is usually horrible. The food is always good although his side dishes leave something to be desired. But tonight they had all new servers. And they were good! Maybe he finally gave his family the boot for good service. I am for employing my family but not to the detriment of my company. Will see what the next visit brings!
(4)Jaret K.
I love the ribs and the smoked chicken. They are a little pricey for the atmosphere. The service is only good when Bubba or his wife are there. When they are not, their younger servers and possibly his daughter (not 100% sure) are slow somewhat rude and do not seem like they want to be there. They are one of the few decent bbq places around so we come here.
(3)Melissa A.
We really enjoyed our meal. Kids eat free (with entree purchase) on Tuesdays, and the kids ribs were excellent. The chili, de-boned ribs, sweet potato fries and pork were very good. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Ambiance was ok.
(4)Jessie Z.
Do yourself a favor, and order at least these two foods: fried chicken and beef brisket. O yea, and the chili. Bubba's bbq sauce is delicious. Corn bread is equally delicious. I'd choose the sweet fries over the regular fries. Outstanding service by Bubba's own daughter is a delight. Great smile and extra attentive. Chill atmosphere and clean. Happy days!!!
(4)James T.
Bubba's is right around the corner from my office, so we eat here a few times a year. While I'll fully admit I'm a bit of a BBQ snob, this place just doesn't come anywhere near the hype. The food isn't bad per-say ... it's just not the juicy, slow smoked meat that I look for (and rarely find in Cleveland) when I think of true BBQ. It basically tastes like bland, oven baked meat, drowned in sauce. I don't taste any smoke flavor or seasonings at all. The sides are fine, but nothing really stands out. The inconsistent service has ranged from ok to rude (once - the only time I was there when they were busy). Honestly, if it wasn't for Bubba's Cleveland Browns name recognition and Shark Tank appearance, this would be just another low rated BBQ joint you'd drive right by.
(2)Thomas C.
I love the way the meat is cooked and spiced. I've had some ends of the ribs a bit too charred and they weren't very tasty, but in a better cut they tasted tremendous thank you. I appreciate the family atmosphere very much. And I am very proud of Bubba Smith as a Cleveland Brown, and he has a friendly, somewhat large, person I really appreciate. And admire .I will always wish him the best. This is one of my family's favorite spots to relax on the weekends,, nsome very nice people.
(5)Jack K.
I am hooked on Bubbas. I was surprised at the amount of people waiting for a table. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! Delicious tender Smokey meats. The staff is friendly too.
(4)Alec K.
Freaking delicious! Pulled pork phenomenal. Baby backs best ribs in the area no doubt. St. Louis ribs are great also. Chicken was the most tender smoked chicken I've ever had. Bubba's is definitely the best barbeque spot in the area bar none.
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