Ray Ray's Hog Pit Clintonville

Stopped in here for a bite before heading out of town after a concert — and I’m so glad we did. This BBQ was absolutely out of this world! I went with the Meatsweats Combo so I could try a little bit of everything, and it did not disappoint. From the pulled pork to the jerk chicken, brisket, ribs, and hot link — every single bite was packed with flavor and melted in your mouth. Everything slapped, and the BBQ sauce? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. If you’re reading this, do yourself a favor and stop here. You will not be disappointed. The spot is small but cozy, with three indoor tables that seat up to four each. There are also three picnic-style tables outside by the smoker where they’re working their magic.

Had some great BBQ from Ray Ray's. The hot honey IPA sauce was unique and delicious on our pork belly sandwich. The waffle fries were great and we got a generous portion. I was full and waited until I got home to have the cornbread cobbler. Highly recommend as a dessert and I don't even like peaches. We stood in line for about 10 minutes to order because they don't take a bunch of orders at a time. Once you place your order, it didn't take long to get our food.

We'd always heard great things about Ray Ray's, but the long lines kept us away for a while. Well... now we get it. The ribs are absolutely amazing, with a rub that's out of this world. The brisket? Juicy and perfectly cooked. And the cornbread with apples? AMAZING. Definitely worth the wait in line!

Got the jerk chicken at the hot links and a side of collard greens. All three were spectacular and well priced at around $10 or less. Sat in the clean covered area and enjoyed.

I was in town visiting from Cleveland and stopped by Ray Ray’s after a few friends recommended it: this place will change your life. Best ribs I’ve ever had, great brisket, jerk chicken was fantastic. Staff were really helpful in selecting sauces and very friendly. I’ll definitely stop by on return trips to Columbus.

Spectacular smoked chicken wings, Ray Rays Dry Rub was the move! The wonderfully seasoned and crispy texture gets boosted by the Smokey and juicy inside and some great sauces like the mangio habanero and the black cap hot sauce complement these perfectly.

I loved the meat sweats for a full option of what they had to offer. Very impressive. Their food was excellent. Jerk chicken was the bomb. Brisket was so good and pulled pork that was so moist. Great food and sides are awesome also!

We stopped by to catch a quick bite. The staff was super nice and offered samplers for all the sauce once he learned it was our first time here. We ordered 2 lbs of rib tips, a beef brisket sandwich and a cauliflower burnt end. The beef brisket sandwich is my favorite, juicy and fatty. We enjoyed our food a lot until the rain storm hit. Overall a quite enjoyable experience.

Triple D was spot on with this place! Came in on a Friday for lunch. Had the $12 lunch special, pulled pork and coleslaw. The sandwich was HUGE and crazy good. Nice large chunks of pork, great bark, tasty sauce. Pickles and onions topped it off, all piled high on an interesting sesame seed roll. I'm thinking the whole thing was 1/2 pound and the side of coleslaw was more than I could eat. Note to self, burnt ends on Thursdays. I'll be back...

Ray Rays is the perfect stop to cure any BBQ cravings! I love how easy and accessible it is. They are fast, consistent and reasonably priced for what you get!! This last time my husband and I were craving bbq and wanted a bunch of meat (no better way to say it) and so we decided to get the meat sweats box, a side of mac & cheese and waffle fries! The box came with SO MUCH meat and it all was so good. We were shocked by the chicken and the sausages. Such a broad range of options and it lasted us almost two meals. The fries went quick (they are my favorite and I'm not even a huge fry girl) even taking it to go they held up well. My husband loves the Mac I don't even know if I got a bite in before it was gone. Service was super friendly when I picked up as well. Can't wait for our next BBQ craving!!

A few items have been added to the menu and they have specials from time to time. In fact, they offer their smoked wings right now during tailgate season and they have a Buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese slaw on top. They still have the banana pudding and another dessert from Bite This by Annie. Service is still great! This month I've had both the wings and the ribs. Still A+ in my book.

Came all the way from DC! The meat sweats platter aka big back special lmao ! In DC this platter would easily cost 50-70 dollars sides not included. I also had the backed beans and was blown away! The hot links and the pulled pork were the best part. Can't beat the Coca-Cola in the glass bottle either! Definitely check it out

It's been years since I've had Ray Ray's! It's a food truck in high street! They have several locations! I just ordered online as soon as they opened at 1130AM. Easy pick up. Nice, friendly, & chill vibe. They do have parking and seating outside. I ordered the 1/2 slab of baby back ribs, small sides of mac n cheese, collard greens, & cornbread cobbler. Everything was great! I was like definitely recommend. My brother actually inspired me to go since he's been getting it every week. Go check them out!

This BBQ place stands alone as one of the best places to eat out and is Buckeye fans place to go. Before the game pick up your tail gate order. After the game stop by and enjoy some of the best bbq in the state. I loved the food and will definitely recommend the ribs and the sides. The jerk chicken has a unique flavor and was a great addition to the pork feast. Try it all as it's great food. Eat outside is my recommendation as the inside is a little cramp but the bar area is good for tow. Larger party's should find a spot in the table area. Enjoy Alwayspickingsocal

Always good. This was the original RayRays truck we discovered but live in Powell so shifted to that truck for a few years which was consistently average or much worse and as of April 2024 has left Powell and tbh I don't mind because going back to this location is right back to that high quality awesome brisket we haven't had since going to this location years ago. The workers are nice and know what they're doing. And they actually have had all the options available when I've gone even at like 7pm once unlike the what I experienced at Powell.

Heated about this truck for some time. Yesterday was the day to get some. It was cold out so I had to order fast. I was very happy with my choice. Go the sausage sandwich. This was on a huge bun and that bun was strong. The Mac - n -cheese was spot on and cheesy. I would differently go back and try more things.

I must've went on a bad day because this was the worst bbq I've had. I spent over $40 for the Meat Sweats platter, I added burnt ends, Mac & cheese and baked beans. Out of everything only the baked beans and chicken were good. The brisket and burnt ends were overcooked and dry. Ribs overcooked with no flavor. The sausage was dry with little flavor but was okay, (Not worth getting again though). THE MAC & CHEESE TASTED LIKE KRAFT POWDER CHEESE. It was so bad I couldn't even swallow it. The chicken was moist and whatever sauce they used was good. I can honestly say I wouldn't go back here. Even if someone else paid.

Had dinner at Ray Rays Hog Pit in Columbus Ohio. Got the ribs and the meat sweats. Not the best I ever had but not the worst. No Guy sign, it was a food truck in a parking lot.

One of the best bbq spots around! The ribs were super tender and deliciously smoked, and the cole slaw and banana pudding were both great as well. Service was friendly and quick and the seating area was nicely shaded. Their menu is a tad pricey but for such quality bbq I can't complain!

I was grabbing dinner with some friends. I saw that there was burnt cauliflower as a vegetarian option but I don't like smoky food I got the large fries instead. The fries were crispy, well seasoned and the sauce was the best part!! I would go back just for that alone. They had outdoor seating right behind the food truck and if you wanted a drink you could go inside to order one. The prices/drinks were posted on the window by the seating . I also ordered the small mac and cheese to try. I was personally not a huge fan, it was almost like the texture of Easy mac and wish it had more of a thicker cheese sauce texture (not pictured). I personally recommend ordering the fries over the mac! My friends shared meat sweats. They said everything was great but the ribs were their least favorite. It came with three different sauces but they loved the sauce with my fries more and kept digging into that. The man at the register was very friendly and always had a smile on his face while serving his customers! :) If you're looking for your food to come out fast, a sandwich is the way to go! I swear the sandwiches come out as soon as you are about to walk away from the window.

Ray Ray's didn't have ribs that I was wanting the day my wife and I went but the rib tips were meaty, sweet sauce was excellent. Very good BBQ, I will be going back.

Delicious ribs and Mac and cheese, order for the whole family everyone enjoy it. Will be back this weekend again.

Tasty barbecue. We've gotten carry out a few times now. They were very helpful with a CB large order that I called in.

The meat sweats ordered. The meat sweats received. The meat sweats eaten. If you live in the Ohio area and have not tried.... Drop what you're eating and get here. I'll be back tomorrow to try some sides. Best in the business for sure.

Guy Fieri definitely didn't lie about this BBQ spot! While in Columbus visiting extended family, I made sure to stop by this food truck that was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. As we were turning into the parking lot where the truck was parked, the smell of coals burning wharfed into our vehicle and instantly became hungry. I let my stomach do the ordering and we ended up with more food than we could possibly eat in one seating. The staff was super helpful in steering us to the best of their menu which is just about everything. The shining star was the brisket sandwich which was seasoned with a wonderfully flavorful rub and placed on top the perfect, light and fluffy sesame bun. We got tons of sauce but none was needed. Honorable mentions go out to those crunchy yet juicy chicken wings, tender pork ribs and extra creamy Mac & cheese. Everything that we ordered was delicious. I am a huge fan of Midwestern style BBQ and they are making some amazing BBQ at Ray Ray's. I highly recommend it!

The Ribs were Great and the Collard Greens were Fire. This place is great when it's open.

Always amazing food! A must try at any location! We go every time we're near one. The Staff and service is always good.

Todays quest was to find some great bbq and this restaurant was beyond that! I got the Meat Sweats (which basically is a sample of everything) with greens and Mac and cheese and it was enough for 3 people easily. I let the staff pick my sauces and each of them were fantastic. The Mac and cheese was pretty good which surprised me because most restaurants don't have good Mac. The staff was very helpful and polite which I really appreciated. I didn't eat there but the sitting area looked really cool.

I'd heard about this place for a long time, and finally drove past it at lunch instead of right after breakfast They seem to be really good about COVID safety, and I walked away with food in maybe five minutes. I got dry rub spare ribs, baked beans and collard greens, with a side of sweet sauce, and everything was delicious. The half-slab is a lot, but leftovers are good ‍ It's definitely a good BBQ experience that I plan to repeat regularly.

Pulled Pork and fries were too salty. Having lived in Texas and Memphis, I know good bbq and this place doesn't have good barbecue.

Trying to find good bbq in Columbus is a challenge. So far, Ray Ray's is the best. They actually know how to slice brisket! Sweet sauce was good. Brisket had good flavor, not overpowered by the rub. I like they didn't take all the fat off. MacnCheese was a little grainy and about to break. Overall, great experience!

The BBQ at Ray Ray's is delicious and tender. If you love the falling-off-the-bone tender texture then this is the place for you! The food is served hot and so good. The ambience is fun, outdoorsy and relaxed. There isn't much space to sit down in the Clintonville location but if you are ok with grabbing and going, this is the place for you!

Went to the N. High one during Christmas and was so totally disappointed with my selection. The Meat Sweats box was terrible. The ribs were dried out and tough, brisket was just pieces. I couldn't make out the other two meats as they also were just pieces. The sausage was not flavored well. Rather have a Bahama Mama or Johnsonville's Andoulle Sausage from the store. I can at least cook it without burning it up and the flavors are already there I will not be going back to Ray Ray's anytime soon. Bad experience this time.

Nice barbecue food truck. Ray's Ray's is the best, and only barbecue place I tried in Ohio. Unlike most food truck places, parking is actually plentiful. I got the meat sweats. The meat sweats is a $21 box that gives you a bit of all the barbecue they offer: chicken, brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. The brisket was too dry, but every other meat was acceptable. The pork ribs were the best. The sausage wasn't as greasy and rich as I wanted it to be. It was a pity that the amount of each meat we got was based on their market price though. We got a bunch of chicken relative to pork ribs. I would've wanted a more equal distribution of each kind of meat in the order. They close early. My companion and I ended up having an earlier dinner because we weren't expecting that a food truck would close as early as 8. We ended up sitting at a bubble tea shop to finish our dinner.

My friends raved about this place, so I had to give it a try while at Nocterra. I ordered the pulled pork sammich with a side of waffle fries. The bun that came with the sandwich was like nothing I've had before. It was seedy and very big! As a carb lover, I was super happy about that. Overall, the food was good, but heavy. The pork was pretty tasty, but I think I went in with really high expectations. The fries were yummy, but after a couple of bites, the salt was hitting me. I felt so thirsty for the rest of the afternoon. The sauce that came with the fries had a slight spice and was good in small amounts. I'm giving three stars because I just wasn't blown away. The food weighed me down for the rest of the day and gave me some indigestion. I can totally see why this is at Nocterra though - it would be great to grab while a little intoxicated! The people inside the truck were very nice and hard working too.

Excellent!!! The line was huge and they kept it moving like clockwork. I didn't care for the pulled pork, it was a little too mushy. The chopped pork chop was excellent as well as the brisket. The jerk chicken was so tasty even though it was a little hot for my taste. The Mac is so freaking cheesy and hot it was delicious. The greens are made with the fat and meat from the pork, there's so much flavor, be careful of the bones, but anyone who eats greens knows that's a possibility. There is serious love in this good. I would give them a BBQ award and believe me I have tried a multitude. This stuff is great. I only wish I had ordered the Turkey club. That's my one regret.

Finally made it to Ray Ray's Hog Pit couldn't decide what to get so we went with the Meat Sweats box moist tender brisket, great pulled pork, loved the hot links very flavorful, and the jerk chicken was awesome, the ribs were fall off the bone delicious, collard greens were spot on. The guys in the truck were super too.

JUST GO AND ORDER EVERYTHING!!! Just get the $21 box like me and you'll be happy you did. Hell, bring a friend to help you eat it... If you're sitting there wishing I would write a review, I'm not! Go back and look at the pictures and imagine that in and around your mouth. Enough said!

Our OSU son took us here while we visited him... Holy cow, I can't stop thinking of the bratwurst/hotdog thing! It was the best I've ever had!!! I got the sampler of meat , it came in a box called meat sweats. Everything in the box was DELICIOUS! But that bratwurst thing was the standout! The chicken was next face the ribs were oh so good then the brisket, in that order! They have picnic tables to enjoy your food Definitely will be back!!

I was in the mood for some BBQ and I don't mean City BBQ! I decided I would give Ray Ray's a try. This has to be the fastest food truck I have ever been to. They had about 4 people in line before me and they moved the line expeditiously! The staff was very professional and kind. I ordered 2 lbs of Rib Tips for me and the wife to split along with a small waffle fry. My wife ordered the mac and cheese and let me taste a bite. It was just decent in my opinion, but my wife enjoyed it. I went back to the car and broke open the box of tips and they looked amazing! I bit into one of them and noticed that they were a bit tough. I tried another one and I experienced the same result. I asked how my wife liked them and she said they were good. Well, it was her lucky day because I let her have the rest of the box. The waffle fries were next to be sampled. When I tell you that after biting into that crunchy exterior I fell in love! Chick-Fil-A HAS NOTHING ON RAY RAY'S WAFFLE FRIES! I was enjoying them so much that I didn't even notice the special sauce playing peek-a-boo under one of the larger fries. I cracked open the sauce and it just took amazing fries to a whole different level! The sauce has a bit of kick to it, but I was able to still devour the fries while enjoying it. After polishing off the fries I figured that I would try one if the sandwiches since I gave my portion of rib tips to my wife. I went back and ordered the Jerk Chicken sammy with a grape Boylan (my favorite brand of pop) soda. I had never had a grape Boylan before and I was kind of nervous because the blackberry Boylan sets the bar so high! But the grape Boylan wasn't any slouch, and I soon found out that I was going to need every drop of it to cool my mouth down. Now I'll be the first to admit that I am a punk when it comes to spicy foods. But I have always loved jerk chicken. And I am usually able to tolerate the heat that comes with most versions of jerk chicken. I took a bite of the jerk chicken sandwich and my taste buds got a quick two-piece combo from the heat this sandwich brings! It wasn't unbearable, but it did catch me off guard. I managed to get through about half of it, not because I couldn't finish it, but because I ran out of pop, and I wasn't about to spend $3 more dollars for another bottle. So later on in the evening, I had the rest of my sandwich and a nice-sized water bottle to make sure I made it through! Fortunately, the heat had kinda died down. Again, it's not unbearable and the tastiness of it will help you push through. I will definitely be back to try the brisket sammy and get some more of those wonderful fries. I may go as far as saying they have the 2nd best fries in the city! Rib Tips 1-5=2. Jerk Chicken Sammy 1-5=4. Waffle Fries 1-5=5. Customer Service 1-5=5.

Okay barbecue but prices are too ridiculous now. It was your average pulled pork sandwich, a little dry and your average Mac and cheese. No plans to come back.

Had to try this food truck when I saw that it was at the Land Grant 4th Annual Anniversary celebration! Sooo many people had told me about it and recommended I try it. Line wasn't long at all. We went right up to the guy and ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich to share. It came with well seasoned fries. The food was cold. They had made a ton already and placed them in the trays so they were ready for customers. I understand, but I'm not a cold food kinda gal unless it's deli food or a salad. Some of the chicken was cut up and then there was a huge piece in the sandwich. Flavors were fine but it was just alright. Decent. For $10, it wasn't worth it. My price point would've been maybe $8. I did like the waffle fries a lot. If I could just order that, I totally would. I don't think I'll come back for the meats though.

It definitely lives up to its reputation. Ordered for rack spare ribs dry, and a pound of the jerk chicken ribs fell off the bone, and jerk chicken just enough space to let you know. Super friendly staff, No mask no service. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good barbecue in Columbus

I actually came down to the Ace of Cups Punk Rick Flea Market, but to my surprise there was Ray Rays. I had the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was very tender and the sauce was tangy and sweet. The bun was more like a kaiser roll with sesame seeds. A great sandwich! I chased it down with a Hilltop Heritage Lager from Ace of Cups. The staff at both Ray Rays and the Ace were very nice and helpful.

Definitely not a let down from all of the hype that I have heard. The food is incredible!! We could leave barley drive the 30 minutes home without diving into our meat sweats!! This is awesome $! My husband and I could not wait to try it. We are certainly going back again!!

Jamie has built an amazing company. Delicious food. My favorite, burnt ends, cheesy potatoes and slaw.

A pretty magical food truck experience where you can often find the delicious meats grilling nearby the line. I like to grab the ribs or a sandwich and an old fashioned soda. There's almost always room in the parking lot by Ace of Cups - an excellent stop asking Old North eateries.

Quirky little spot outside a bar in Columbus. This food truck seems to permanently reside outside the ace of cups bar. My son loves the brisket sandwich with pickled red onions but since my visit was for his birthday we got the meatsweats which equates to a meat lovers dream. All of the meats in a box. Definitely worth sharing especially if you get a few sides. The cheesy potatoes and baked beans were delicious. At the time of our visit the bar wasn't open but the patio tables were open so we ate on the patio. This seems to be primarily a take out location but again if you chose to eat in you will be eating in the bar. We really loved everything we had here and based on my son and his friends recommendation I know we will be back.

Ray Rays!!! FIRE! ! The guys running this place are absolutely cool as fluck! Awesome customer service and fast delivery! I've had a lot of good BBQ around the country and these guys are do'n it right! Best sausage I've ever had! Period!, The jerk chicken thighs were juicy and sublime, the pulled pork was moist and decedent, the ribs were done just right and the brisket was succulent and rich with that smoke ring ya wanna see! This is their Meat Sweats combo and anyone who goes needs to get it, you get everything but baby back ribs, so you get to taste 90% of their menu. This BBQ was FIRE! Best I've had in years! 3 awesome cats running this trailer like straight BBQ G's! Their sweet Ray Rays sauce was spot on, went well with all the perfectly smoked meaty goodness. Whatcha wait'n for people! Show these awesome cats your local love and lift this place up! Get your asses down to Ray Rays, get your order on, and whatever you do? Don't forget the sides of cheesy tatters and Mac and cheese... Hot damn, they were Bombalicious! Thanks Columbus for having such great BBQ and thanks guys for making the smoke magic happen!

Fantastic BBQ. Mac n Cheese to die for! A must experience in Columbus. Brewery next door to eat inside.

SO TASTY! I dream about their chicken and waffle fries Sad their prices have gone up so much, that is the only reason they don't get 5/5.

Stout brownie is a dense, moist, fudgy delight for 3 bucks. Pulled pork sandwich for $7 has big hunk of soft smoky pork with sweet BBQ sauce (sauce could have been more generously served) on a soft hoagie bun. Cheesy taters (medium) were tasty and hot for $3. Fast service.

They do a good pulled pork and smoked brisket. Their barbecue sauce was good but their spicy version was more flavorful and didn't hurt. The food truck and patio felt like a summer cook out, and the food was ready very quickly. Though I expect that if you are unlucky enough to come while a type of meat is cooking you could be in for a long wait for that item.

Enjoyed my first time here. The music is holiday themed, the ambiance is festive and the food amazing. The staff and customer service is awesome. I would recommend if you are in the Columbus area.

I will put money in and bet those ribs were the best I've ever had. I mean these ribs were the real deal. I got the half slab of ribs with the sweet sauce which is mild and oh my goodness, I was enjoying it to the last piece. The last time I ate from a grill it was nothing compared to this! You come outside smell and instantly want to order those ribs. A half slab is $11, not too bad of a price. In addition to the ribs, I decided to try to collard greens and it was so much better than City BBQ's. I get more in the container and it doesn't taste like it's missing flavor like it does at City BBQ. I will definitely need to come here more often. Also to bring my better half here to try it as well. Until we eat again, thanks for the delicious feast of ribs Ray Ray's! I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and family!

I've heard alot about Ray Rays through word of mouth. I've been hearing it is pretty good and one of the best BBQ spots in town. So on a random day I decided I'd make the trip. When i got there i ordered some of their ribs with sweet BBQ sauce, Brisket and mac and cheese. The portions were pretty solid, there was a good amount of food for what the price. So my favorite place for BBQ is Smoked on High. I had yet to taste BBQ better than that in Columbus. So I was comparing everything in this meal to that. The ribs were ok. Not a lot of meat like I like. And the sauce that was on it was just Ok. I probably should have ordered the sauce on the side, but i didn't think it was going to come coated in it. But it was sort of rubbery. But not really bad. The Brisket was good. But still not on the level of Smoked on high. It wasn't as juicy at all. But the bark was done well. The mac and cheese was pretty basic. They use long tubular noodles like Manicotti instead of traditional macaroni. It was decent but nothing that was really excellent in my opinion. So overall the food was just ok to me. Def better than Pecan Pennies and Bristol republic. But coulndt stand up to the quality that Smoked on High offers. I could have gone on a bad or slow day so that could have had an effect. So I will go back and try it on a different day.

Decided to come by here after ready though some Yelp reviews. My friends and I drove for quite a distance to try them out and we were NOT disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they were easy to get to off of High Street. As soon as we pulled up, we saw on guy outside, going to work on the food. The truck was positioned next to us and we were greeted by one of the coolest guys around. After tellling him that we were first timers, he politely ran us through the menu items and gave us samples of several dishes, to support his proclaimations of their great tastes. He was definitely right. I really wanted that Jerk Chicken, after the sample, but I decided on those ribs. The dry rub was great and even better with the sauce(s). I also had the cheesy potatoes and baked beans. Two thumbs up on those beans. Better than what I get at a lot of smokehouses. I took some home for my wife to try and she really enjoyed it as well. I told him I would return soon and a lot of that was because of his great service. But service alone doesn't win the day. Quality of food is what you want to hear, and it was good... Be sure to check them out!