The ribs were okay but a bit cold. Wings were great though especially with the dry rub. I mostly recommend this place for its drinks. Good staff.
LINDA TAURISANO
Great food. I'm a picky drinker and the female bartender made me a wonderful alcohol drink that tasted just like key lime cheese cake with a hint of cinnamon. Or was awesome.
Ezell McAfee II
Always happy here, the wings are pretty damn good! The random bowl of flaming alcohol is equally as impressive... Have only sat at the bar and the service has always been top notch... Nothing bad to say about this local gem, just come check it out!Wheelchair accessibility: No steps to get enter
Maria Zickefoose
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!
Brad Mueller
Good was good. I had the Frito pie. It was served in the traditional snack size bag. Overall it was a good snack to pair with a beer. The service was friendly and the food for our table was quick.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to the front door
Melissa Jackson
We come here specifically for the wings. They are phenomenal smoked wings. Gabe was our server tonight and did an amazing job. Curly fries are delicious and the pulled pork is juicy and delightful. We drive 40 minutes!
Megan Grote
Pontiac has become one of our absolute favorite Downtown restaurants! Their food is outstanding, they have wonderful service, and all-around great vibes. If you go, you have to try the pulled pork, curly fries, and hush puppies. The best in the city!
Chocolategyrl
Very disappointed by the way I was treated. My co worker purchased food from this restaurant but was told she couldn't sit at an outside table because we had ice cream from Graeter's. We were kicked out while my co worker was eating. I used to really like Pontiac but I will not be spending my money there ever again.To the owner in response below thank you I will be finding a better establishment to spend my money as I told you before and when I there glad you are ok with losing customers.
Kali DeWitt
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.
Joseph Marc
So sad to see this place unable to rebound after the pandemic. The only way to experience their world class brisket is on a bun??!! And all the great sides … gone. Here’s to hoping they restore their full menu.
We went in at 830 on a Saturday night and they were out of baked beans and hush puppies. 830 at night and out of food already?Service was good and quick. We had pulled pork and wings.Pulled pork was not hot, warm at best but had good flavor but if it was smoked I could not taste any of the smoky flavor.The wings were better we had it with the bbq sauce.Based off the pulled pork I can't believe others have said this is the best bbq they have ever had. If this is the best you have ever had, you have not had good bbq.Prices are high for what you get but I understand this is in the over the rine district and it's the trendy place to be.If you are looking for real bbq not foo foo bbq look elsewhere.
829geraldt
Came in for a drink and appetizer. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks were great, we liked the sauce on the wings more than the wings themselves, but overall they were good.
Chef Lee
Tried this place for the first and last time over the weekend. The 3 stars are only for the drink.While waiting on the Jungle Bird drink, the bartender decides to play with his NOSE while making drinks. It was reported to the waitress so a general manager came to the rescue by making my drink. After he finishes it, instead of bringing it to our table, which was closer, he decided to walk in the opposite direction to have a waitress bring it. A "I'm sorry for that," would've been a nice gesture fron that GM. BTW: the bartender continued to make drinks and never walked away to wash his hands. That's disgusting!!!
Julia C
The brisket sandwich was absolutely incredible (slow roasted but not smoked) and the staff were nice but the dry rub wings were too salty and the ribs were undercooked. Totally inedible. We also never received the drinks we ordered. Overall, the sandwich was worth it but didn't like the negative stuff.
Sarah E.
Thought this was just a tiki bar but it appears to also be a restaurant. The food smelled amazing! We just came in for drinks and lucky there was one table large enough to fit our big party. Server did a great job keeping up with all of us. The drinks were fun and beautiful but very sugary. I got the Hurricane and it wasn't too sweet. I'd definitely return to try the food.
The ribs were okay but a bit cold. Wings were great though especially with the dry rub. I mostly recommend this place for its drinks. Good staff.
Great food. I'm a picky drinker and the female bartender made me a wonderful alcohol drink that tasted just like key lime cheese cake with a hint of cinnamon. Or was awesome.
Always happy here, the wings are pretty damn good! The random bowl of flaming alcohol is equally as impressive... Have only sat at the bar and the service has always been top notch... Nothing bad to say about this local gem, just come check it out!Wheelchair accessibility: No steps to get enter
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!
Good was good. I had the Frito pie. It was served in the traditional snack size bag. Overall it was a good snack to pair with a beer. The service was friendly and the food for our table was quick.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to the front door
We come here specifically for the wings. They are phenomenal smoked wings. Gabe was our server tonight and did an amazing job. Curly fries are delicious and the pulled pork is juicy and delightful. We drive 40 minutes!
Pontiac has become one of our absolute favorite Downtown restaurants! Their food is outstanding, they have wonderful service, and all-around great vibes. If you go, you have to try the pulled pork, curly fries, and hush puppies. The best in the city!
Very disappointed by the way I was treated. My co worker purchased food from this restaurant but was told she couldn't sit at an outside table because we had ice cream from Graeter's. We were kicked out while my co worker was eating. I used to really like Pontiac but I will not be spending my money there ever again.To the owner in response below thank you I will be finding a better establishment to spend my money as I told you before and when I there glad you are ok with losing customers.
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.
So sad to see this place unable to rebound after the pandemic. The only way to experience their world class brisket is on a bun??!! And all the great sides … gone. Here’s to hoping they restore their full menu.
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We went in at 830 on a Saturday night and they were out of baked beans and hush puppies. 830 at night and out of food already?Service was good and quick. We had pulled pork and wings.Pulled pork was not hot, warm at best but had good flavor but if it was smoked I could not taste any of the smoky flavor.The wings were better we had it with the bbq sauce.Based off the pulled pork I can't believe others have said this is the best bbq they have ever had. If this is the best you have ever had, you have not had good bbq.Prices are high for what you get but I understand this is in the over the rine district and it's the trendy place to be.If you are looking for real bbq not foo foo bbq look elsewhere.
Came in for a drink and appetizer. Service was fast and friendly. Drinks were great, we liked the sauce on the wings more than the wings themselves, but overall they were good.
Tried this place for the first and last time over the weekend. The 3 stars are only for the drink.While waiting on the Jungle Bird drink, the bartender decides to play with his NOSE while making drinks. It was reported to the waitress so a general manager came to the rescue by making my drink. After he finishes it, instead of bringing it to our table, which was closer, he decided to walk in the opposite direction to have a waitress bring it. A "I'm sorry for that," would've been a nice gesture fron that GM. BTW: the bartender continued to make drinks and never walked away to wash his hands. That's disgusting!!!
The brisket sandwich was absolutely incredible (slow roasted but not smoked) and the staff were nice but the dry rub wings were too salty and the ribs were undercooked. Totally inedible. We also never received the drinks we ordered. Overall, the sandwich was worth it but didn't like the negative stuff.
Thought this was just a tiki bar but it appears to also be a restaurant. The food smelled amazing! We just came in for drinks and lucky there was one table large enough to fit our big party. Server did a great job keeping up with all of us. The drinks were fun and beautiful but very sugary. I got the Hurricane and it wasn't too sweet. I'd definitely return to try the food.