Comments on: Burbank’s Barbecue Closed?

By: julie

julie — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:54:09 +0000

Redfish closed about the time you left.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:36:09 +0000

Try the Gumbo Ya Ya at Redfish, my favorite andouille/chicken gumbo (downtown Cincinnati and several other big cities around the US). I have been away from Cincinnati for about five years and It was off the menu for a few years even before that, but as far as I know they still make by request.

By: Bobby H.

Bobby H. — Sat, 15 May 2010 20:57:21 +0000

Burbanks, Closed. sigh. Sorry to read it. I have great memories from the early nineties when waited tables at the Beechmont location. I have to say though that the flagship location in Sharonville had all the magic. The food was was delicious, the staff was proud, the atmosphere was just electric, I guess they blew a fuse. Such a shame. I don’t know if it was the live music or the pork that turned pink during the smoking process, maybe it was the tasty sweet potato casserole or the table side magician. Maybe it was a little of all of that and the people too. Gary, thanks for the memories and always know that Burbanks, by itself, was reason enough to visit the city of seven hills!

By: springpeepers

springpeepers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:49:50 +0000

I agree with Brittney about Cincinnati’s choices for barbeque. “not many”
I got several chances to try Loveland Smoke House. Several times missed closing time by minutes(and not open on Sundays). Finally got their smoked ribs. They are okay…not great but not bad either. I would get them again and switch up on some of the sauces they have. Sauces seem home made and pretty good(the ones I tried). Whole slab was large portionwith a good rub, and lasted several meals. The sides seem out sourced….and not very imaginable…not like what you would get at good bbq places in Dallas,etc. I have some kill’ah receipes I would be willing to share with owner…..potatoe salad, mac’ncheese,greens,barbeque beans,cole slaw,corn bread,spicy corn bread,etc….maybe a cobbler???
He is starting his business slow and seems to be determined to make a go of it. Some decent home made sides ,etc ,would really go a long way to making his business thrive. Any body know if he makes his sides or buys from an outsource?

By: brandglend

brandglend — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:24:57 +0000

R.I.P Burbanks….you will be missed
I tried to go to Burbanks last night and could not believe that they had closed. I loved that place in fact we drove from New Carlisle just to eat there.

By: Brittney

Brittney — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:18:46 +0000

Went to Pit to Plate today after driving to Burbanks (absolutely depressed that it was closed) and have never had worse food! Pulled pork swimming in grease, collard greens were from frozen (salty & bitter), candied yams were mashed with pumpkin pie spice, beans tasted like Bushes straight out of the can, rib tips seemed to have been marinated in liquid smoke before being smoked, yuk! We thought we would give dessert a try, bad mistake, peach cobbler came out in a reused plastic cup, nothing but canned peaches and raw pie dough. Now I know why we were only 1 of 3 couples there on a Sunday afternoon. We love bbq and have tried many – Jim Dandy’s sucks! City BBQ ok, Smokey Bones not bad but service sucked, looking forward to trying Loveland Smokehouse. Burbanks’ food was great each and everytime we had been and everything tasted like it was from scratch, best fresh collard greens I’ve had aside from making them myself. Being a chef I know there is no excuse for side dishes to not be scratch…all your doing is throwing meat in a smoker, plenty of time to give care to everything else.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:43:37 +0000

You guys need to try Bar B Que Review on Madison Rd. right next to Madison Bowl….Best in town for ribs, brisket, chicken.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:45:30 +0000

You’re right about those restaurants…they don’t come close. In fact, their all so much better than Burbank’s was at the end, that a comparison isn’t even fair.

Jim Dandy’s is the finest bbq in Cincinnati, bar none. I can’t understand why you wouldn’t them Jim’s food when he does EXACTLY what you say you want … real smoked over a real wood fire (hell, the smoker is by the front door!), fresh meats and awesome rubs/sauces.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:14:39 +0000

I agree with springpeepers opinion about Burbanks “take home” Thanksgiving dinner, as we enjoyed Burbanks take out dinner the past two years. Are there any recomendations for this years Thanksgiving take out dinner? P.S. there fried catfish was awesome!

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