Mabel's BBQ
4.4 ★ average from 5 reviews
Cool, bi-level, industrial-chic BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons.
Location
Hours
- fri
- 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- sat
- 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- sun
- 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- thu
- 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- tue
- 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- wed
- 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Recent reviews
- ★★★★☆L Fils
★★★★☆ I had to try Midwestern barbecue after hearing so much about it on Food Network, so a visit to Mabel’s BBQ was a must while I was in Cleveland. Overall, the food was good. I’m not personally a fan of mustard-based barbecue sauce, but my son absolutely loved it, especially with the potatoes. The Brussels sprouts were delicious and ended up being one of my favorite parts of the meal. My only disappointment was the service. As first-time visitors, it would have been nice if our server had asked whether we had been there before and taken a moment to walk us through the menu and the restaurant’s unique barbecue style. That said, it was still a good experience and definitely worth trying if you’re curious about Midwestern barbecue and want to experience a local favorite.
- ★★★★★Tom Jarrell
Food was very flavorful and smoked to perfection. We good the loaded fried potatoes with brisket, the This is Cleveland, the spicy kielbasa, the brisket pierogies and the crackling. Came with bread and pickles. It was all very good especially the potatoes and the cleveland sampler. The cravings were also done of the best I've had. Service was very attentive and friendly and good was quick and hot. Will be back for sure.
- ★★★★☆Mary L
Went with my husband and two friends after the Guardians game. They said they were there before and were not to fond of Mabels. It was our first time. Service was great. Food was decent. I had pulled pork sandwich. My husband and friend had beef brisket sandwiches. My husband also ordered the beans. And the other friend had ribs. Everyone was ok with their food. I didn't care for the 2 sauces they offered. And I did not like the beans. Would have liked to see a few different varieties. I also ordered a to go rib package for $65. It includes 2 frozen cooked rib slabs, Tony Packos pickles, Cleveland roasted garlic Kraut and rib glaze and reheat instructions. Haven't tried this yet...hoping its good for what we paid. Its a good place to go after an event downtown. However, I wouldn't go if I wasn't going to be downtown.
- ★★★★☆Bo P.
Mabel's is the brainchild of celebrity chef Michael Symon. Located in downtown Cleveland, it is a large packed space with a country BBQ vibe. Service is good as my server was patient and knowledgeable of the menu, which was great for first timers like myself. The beef rib is phenomenal. Tender and juicy, it was also seaoned well enough. The turkey though was a MAJOR fail. Very dry. Food is a bit pricey. Definitely worth a visit, but adjust expectations based on what you order.
- ★★★★★Justin McClelland
Soul warming food that is the definition of comfort in a bite! Come hungry and you’ll leave filled to the brim. Without a doubt Cleveland has a mature and intimate relationship with Eastern European food. Mabel’s does an honest job of paying tribute to this history by curating an approachable menu that’s focuses hearty meals. Think cured meats, layers of smoke, and fermented veg. On the night my family and I dined we didn’t have a reservation and ended up waiting close to an hour for a table. The wait was definitely worth it. The dining room smells amazing from the moment you open the front door. Great place for watching sports as they usually have games playing on large tvs. My party ordered The Cleveland, Big Pig, Polish Girl, side of Brussel sprouts, and the brisket pierogi. Everything was top notch. For a bigger meal and also a taste of multiple meats I’d recommend The Cleveland which is served in a bowl with sauerkraut and whole grain mustard. The Polish Girl is kielbasa served on a hearty roll with slaw and pulled pork. The Big Pig is a pulled pork sandwich on a rich, starchy potato bun. The brisket pierogi were dense. I don’t do sour cream but it definitely could have used some to break up the meat. They didn’t skimp on the filling! The service was great and the restaurant was clean, which is a huge surprise given how busy it was. The ordering process was simple and straightforward. Food came out fast, but mine bowl wasn’t the hottest. I’m going to assume that might have something to do with it being near closing time. I will absolutely be back and highly recommend trying Mabel’s BBQ if you’re in Cleveland, visiting, or just driving through! Trust me, it’s worth the stop.