SmoQ, LLC - Cincinnati

I'm so glad we found this spot a few years ago. We've never had anything on the menu that disappoints. The fried green tomatoes reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. And we always purchase the gumbo to go because we can't leave without more. In a society where customer service is weak at best, the service given by the staff is very fine.

Happy accident. Would totally stop here again. We were driving through Cincinnati on the way home and saw Pappadeaux from the road, so we stopped. Wait at 8pm was 2 hours, but smoQ was right next door with no wait. Never heard of smoQ, but we had a great experience. Staff was friendly and food was mostly excellent. We tried deviled eggs (so, so as the whites were too hard), chicken/sausage gumbo (great flavor and nice spicy kick), smoQ 'd and fried chicken (wonderful combination of flavors) with sides of green beans (tasty with a touch of spice) and smashed potatoes with gravy (good, but a little basic) and the dessert of the day... 4-layer coconut cake (we didn 't care for this as the actual cake was not moist and the frosting seemed like a cream cheese type frosting and that 's not what we 're used to on a coconut cake). 'Only ' 3 house BBQ sauces on the table, but excellent variety and all had great flavor. Will totally visit again.

If you want some GREAT BBQ, this is the place!!! I tried the Fried Smoked Ribs for the first time ever and they were the best! On other visits I ordered the Ribs and Rib-tips, and they were delicious as well; however, the Fried Smoked Ribs are OMG good!!! Another great must is the Gumbo, Red Beans Rice, Mac Cheese and the Collard Greens! I telling you, if you're in the Springdale, Ohio area, you MUST give to place a go! Your taste buds will love you!!!

One of our very favorite restaurants in the world. Shrimp and Grits. Wow. Those grits are 'South Carolina good. '

The food is flavorful and reasonably priced. The restaurant was clean with a down home decor that we loved. But best of all our server David was fantastic! He welcomed us with a big smile and gave us a thoughtful menu tour. His recommendations were spot on and we will definitely be back! Recommendation is a big yes!