Kiser's Barbeque

4.5
715 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Kiser's Barbeque
355 E State St, Athens, OH
45701, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
715 reviews
5 stars
523
4 stars
110
3 stars
40
2 stars
20
1 star
22

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its deliciousness, with standout items like brisket, pulled pork, and unique sauces. However, some reviews noted inconsistencies, particularly with certain dishes like chicken and onion rings.

Service

Many customers highlighted the friendly and attentive staff, although there were complaints about unprofessional behavior from some employees and issues with order accuracy.

Value

While some customers felt the portions were generous and worth the price, others considered the food overpriced for the quality received.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was frequently described as clean, with positive remarks about the dining area and restrooms.
  • CB
    Connie Ballour
    1 day ago
    5.0
    The service was good and the food was delicious. The only thing I didn't like is that the place was freezing!
  • AG
    Ashlee Gasson
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    100/10 oh my goodness our food was so delicious!!! There are truly not enough words to describe how wonderful it all tasted! Highly recommend! 5 ⭐️
  • SB
    Sterling Blair
    Dec 31, 2025
    4.0
    decent portions for price as well as amazing Mac and cheese and the ghost sauce is awesome if your your not afraid of a little spice
  • BT
    Beck Thompson
    Dec 14, 2025
    5.0
    I am NOT a barbeque girly, but me and my partner went here because I knew he'd like it and I figured I could find something I liked there. Y'all, my burger was DELICIOUS!! We went yesterday for lunch around noon and I'm still thinking about this burger and drooling, literally. The Mac and cheese was so so good, I just got a small side but my partner got loaded Mac and loved it! And being from Louisiana , it takes a really good sweet tea to impress me and I am very impressed! Portions were great, service was great, atmosphere was great! I don't usually leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem in my eyes :)
  • CC
    C
    Dec 13, 2025
    2.0
    I took my son here for his birthday dinner. We were really excited to get a good barbecue place. It was the most disappointing thing ever. I got the special which was chicken as well as some onion rings and biscuits. The chicken was so hard I could barely eat it. The chicken thigh had one bite of meat on it. It was like they burnt all of the meat off. The onion rings were practically black when they brought them to me, completely burnt. The biscuits were hard as a rock, and that is no exaggeration. I couldn’t even tear a piece off to eat it. They must have been sitting out all day. The girl who waited on us when I was trying to ask her questions about things because we have never been there. She was looking down on her phone the whole time while answering me. She never came back to check on us, so therefore I couldn’t tell her how awful my food was and ask for something different or a refund. I think she has reddish dark hair if I remember correctly. The guys in the back we’re talking about a show called wife swap, which I thought was very unprofessional as well as the girl outfront being on her phone The whole time while people are trying to talk to her. Such an unprofessional environment and the food was horrible. Even after that awful experience, I decided to give them one more chance. Ordered a brisket, Reuben. The brisket was completely dry. I don’t understand how people keep eating here because the only thing I can think of is that they’re not used to good food or good restaurants. Because if you’re used to good food, you would never think this is good food. The only reason I gave them two stars is because they do have really good ice cream cones and that’s the only thing I will ever get from there again

Frequently Asked Questions About Kiser's Barbeque

What are the regular dining hours for Kiser's Barbeque?

Kiser's Barbeque is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and closed on Mondays.

Does Kiser's Barbeque offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, Kiser's Barbeque offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.