Pontiac

Overall, I had a good experience. The service seemed rushed a little. I was excited that our food came out quickly but didn't really get to enjoy the nachos before the entrées came out. The food was delicious but a little on the cold side. Pork sandwich was very good. I suggest dumping your coleslaw on top of your meat! Cole slaw was a little too bland, though. Would definitely visit again!

BEST WINGS IN CINCY!!! Get the dry rub with the sauces on the side. The fries are also to die for. I’m a fan of fried pickles, but these are pretty unique. Far too much breading for my pre fence. We also had one of the better customer service experiences I’ve had in awhile. Pro tip: I tried to go back on a weekend night and they close pretty early.

Some of the BEST barbecue I've ever had. No joke. Probably the best brisket I've ever eaten. I've had BBQ in Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, and New York. None of them were as good as anything I had here. Also this was the only restaurant on the street without a long wait for a table. The drinks were all custom and amazing. For my money this was the best restaurant I've been too in downtown Cincinnati. Will always stop here when ai come through the area.

Let me tell you a little something about Pontiac, the service was absolutely exceptional. Not only did I Have the best brisket nachos in my entire life I also had one of the best tiki cocktails That a woman could ever dream of. Great vibes, food and drinks. Would DEF go back! That atmosphere was definitely a buzz, it made you want to stay there. People were really friendly. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed our experience.

Amazing food! I was brought in by the wings, but all the sides are delicious too! I’m not usually a huge fan of wings but these were so crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and literally pulled off the bone with no effort! We also go the fried pickles and curly fries — so delicious! Definitely good sized portions so order accordingly. We’ll definitely be back to try more things. Also they had super quick service and really friendly staff. (Apologies for the half eaten food picture — it was just too good to wait!)

I ordered 25 wings and fried pickles here last night through door dash. My food was excellent and very affordable for the amount we received. They gave us plenty of sauce and ranch to go around. Many people at the bar asked where we got our food from. The wings were extra crispy and the pickles were hand battered. We ate every bite. Eating here definitely made up for the Bengals losing!

Pontiac BBQ in the OTR (Over The Rhine) District. The ambiance of the place is interesting with painted brick or corrugated galvanized roofing as wall covering for most of it, sporting turquois 1960’s button-back booth seats (yes, 60 years of wear too!) and blues music playing in the background. The smell of smoked meats was pleasant and enticing us to stay. You order meat by the half or full pound here. We ordered a half pound each of Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket along with a side of coleslaw and baked beans which we split between us. The meat was fantastic as were the beans. The coleslaw was descent, but not a favorite. The tray also came with a couple “four-pound” biscuits. They were heavy, but good and enhanced the taste of the pulled pork. The service was very good as well. We will make our way back here someday.

It was AWESOME! There was a substantial wait time, but it was well worth. We had smoked chicken wings, pork belly and ribs. Each and every thing was perfect. The smoked chicken was awesome! The pork belly was literally melt-in-the-mouth. Their BBQ sauce is out of the world Delicious! And the ribs... So so good. Just the right balance of dry rub seasoning and BBQ sauce. I am told the Texas style brisket is their speciality... We will be trying that next time!