3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Toledo, OH

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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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SHORTY'S TRUE AMERICAN ROADHOUSE

5111 Monroe,
Toledo, OH 43623 Directions

Since 2003

Specialities:

1/3 Rack (4 Bones) Platter 1/2 Rack (6 Bones) and Full Rack (12 Bones) Platter Texas Brisket Platter BBQ Split Chicken Pulled Pork Platter Beef Short Chuck Rib Double Deluxe Triple Play Ultimate BBQ Feast Feast for Two Honey-BBQ Salmon Walleye Platter East Texas Potato Idaho Pig Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich Idaho Steer

" Shorty's True American Roadhouse offers a wide range of dishes, from burgers and steaks to pork, brisket, and ribs. Their meats are slow-cooked and smoked for 12 hours, then served with their special barbecue sauce. This restaurant was founded by the Mancy family. They also offer homemade cornbread, fresh salads, and sides like creamy coleslaw, mac and cheese, potato salad, and sweet and spicy pickles to complete your meal. They also sell gift cards. For special events, they have a private dining area. Their semi-private half porch can have space for 20 to 24 guests, and the private front porch can accommodate groups of 25 to 50 guests. Enjoy Happy Hour Food and relax by the fireplace while dining. All salads come with a fresh-baked cornbread muffin. They provide plenty of parking options for their customers.

2026 Highlights: offers a Piggy Bank Club Rewards loyalty program, along with happy hour specials and a $20 birthday treat. They are wheelchair accessible and have an ADA-compliant main entrance. "

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Menu:

Starters & Soups
Memphis Egg Rolls $9.99
Chicken Wings (6 Pcs) $9.99
Chicken Wings (12 Pcs) $17.99
Chicken Wings (20 Pcs) $25.99
Onion Rings $9.49
Bbq Nachos $17.99
Tennessee Sausage Plate $10.99
Crunchy Chicken Strips & Fries $10.99
Shortys Sampler $19.99
Smokehouse Chili (Cup) $4.99
Smokehouse Chili (Bowl) $7.49
Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Cup) $4.49
Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Bowl) $6.99
Fresh Salads
Shorty'S Chopped Salad $10.99
Smokehouse Salad $13.99
Smokehouse Salad (With Beef Brisket) $17.99
Crunchy Chicken Salad $15.49
Soup And Salad $12.49
Sandwiches & Burgers
Pulled Pork $11.99
Memphis-Style Pulled Pork $12.99
Texas Beef Brisket $15.99
Bbq Beef Sandwich $11.49
"The Boss Hog" Pork Sandwich $14.99
Dixie Chicken Sandwich $12.99
Seasonal Lake Fish Sandwich $13.49

Contact:

(419) 841-9505

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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CITY BARBEQUE AND CATERING

7402 West Central Avenue,
Toledo, OH 43617 Directions

Since 1999

Specialities:

Texas Pastrami Reuben Pastrami Sandwich Not a Sloppy Joe Dirty Bird Pulled and LoLo's Pulled Pork Pulled Chicken Nashville Hot Chicken More Cowbell Smoked Turkey Beef Brisket Texas-Style Sausage Brisket and Turkey Taco 50 Wings Triple Que Taco Pork and Pulled Chicken Taco Loaded Pastrami Fries Blue Ribbon Chips and Queso Fried Pickle Chip Basket 6 Wings

" City Barbeque and Catering is known for serving classic barbecue in a cozy, welcoming setting. They offer slow-smoked meats like brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, turkey breast, and sausages, all smoked on-site using local hickory wood.

2026 Highlights: They operate around 75 company-owned restaurants across 10 U.S. states. Their menu also includes big sandwiches, tasty sides, fresh salads, and delicious desserts. Whether you’re planning a small family dinner or a large wedding, they offer catering for any size event with wedding coordinators ready to help plan the perfect day. Their beef brisket and pulled pork are especially popular and award-winning. Outdoor seating is available for a relaxed experience. City Barbeque and Catering also serves vegetarian dishes. Gift cards are available for your loved ones. "

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Best Barbeque Brisket at the American Royal Invitational in 1997 from Kansas City Barbeque Society
License #11089173

Menu:

Best Sellers
Individual Bbq Sauce $0.69
Three Meats, Two Sides $24.99
Triple Chocolate Cake $6.29
3 Sides Plate $10.99
Two Meats, Two Sides $19.99+
Mac & Cheese $4.29+
Pitmaster Picks
Two Meats, Two Sides $19.99
Judge'S Sampler $49.99
Beef Brisket $16.29+
Spicy Smokestack $11.29
Half Pound Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage $11.29
Cherry Cobbler $6.29
Chipotle Peach Bbq Chicken Sandwich $11.29
Smoked Turkey $11.29
Half Bird $16.29
Half Slab Of Ribs $22.49
6 Wings $12.49
Family Pack $43.79
Pitmaster Nachos $12.49
Banana Pudding $6.29

Contact:

(419) 517-7777

Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 9pm
Sun: 10:30am - 8pm

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SMOKEHOUSE | 419

4630 Heatherdowns Boulevard,
Toledo, OH 43614 Directions

Since 2024

Specialities:

Johnny’s Brisket Sandwich Pit Smoked Pork Brisket Philly Smoked Meatloaf BBQ Cuban BBQ Chicken Sandwich BBQ Chicken Pizza Pulled Pork Pizza Brisket Pizza Pit Boss Platter Seafood Special Mac & Cheese Bowl Ribs Wings & Rings Feast for Four

2026 Highlights: Smokehouse | 419 was born from a passion for great BBQ, bold flavors, and creating a place where people can create memorable moments. With roots in the Sidelines Sports Eatery team, the restaurant grew around the BBQ and smoking skills of one of its team members. Its menu is centered on Kansas City–inspired smoked meats, complemented by steaks, seafood, pizza, and other hearty favorites. Guests can also opt the V.I.P. Rewards program to earn points, enjoy 2% cash back, receive special offers, and get a complimentary birthday meal each year. Rewards can be used at participating restaurants within the group. Smokehouse operates two locations—Smokehouse 419 in Toledo, Ohio, and Smokehouse 734 in Temperance, Michigan. They also provide catering for large events of up to 500 guests and can accommodate private gatherings of up to 50 people. For added convenience, the restaurant offers takeout, validated parking, accepts credit cards, and welcomes dogs.

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Menu:

Best Sellers
Smoked Chicken Wings $21.29
Texas Twinkies $14.99
Burnt Ends $21.29
Smokehouse Queso $16.29
Smokehouse Tacos $19.00
Smokehouse Burger $17.00
Brisket Philly $19.99
Pit Smoked Brisket $17.00
Pick Three $27.49
Pick Two $22.00
Brisket $22.00
Rib Combo $21.00
Char-Grilled Salmon $23.79
Bbq Chicken Pizza $19.00
Chocolate Sundae Cake $8.00
Vanilla Cinnamon Bread Pudding $7.00
Peach Cobbler Crisp $8.00
Mac & Cheese $5.00
Natural Cut Fries $5.00
Coleslaw $5.00

Contact:

(419) 724-4474

Sun-Thu: 11AM - 9PM Fri-Sat: 11AM - 10PM

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