Mendel's KC BBQ

A game changer for Cleveland. Excellent BBQ that happens to be kosher.
Don't miss the burnt ends, back ribs, dino ribs, steak, KC burger, pastrami sandwich, or Pecan Pie!

Kosher BBQ restaurant with a wide variety of offerings for meat eaters, yet there are a few choices for vegetarian too.
Make sure you call ahead for reservations. The restaurant fills quickly. We had no reservations, but there is a small counter area where we were able to sit. The food and service is excellent!!
For vegans. I strongly recommend the Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Fries...this literally melted in my mouth, and was served with fries. The coleslaw was freshly made, absolutely delicious.

We definitely are returning, can't wait to have the chocolate lava cake for dessert again!

Saw this place on a tv interview and three of us decided to go. We made a reservation. Initial impression is we walked into a soft opening. We came in from back parking lot which does have good parking. Upon arrival we stood at podium for several minutes before being greeted. Tony was our server and he did a good job. Ordered burnt ends, brisket and cobb salad. Brisket was tender, moist and delicious. Burnt ends not sure they were from point end of packer brisket but were tasty tasted like brisket with glazed sauce. Cobb salad was not very good. Lettuce was not fresh and crisp and tomatoes had very little taste. Cole slaw was good and baked beans had been doctored up and were tasty.

So order brisket, slaw and beans and you will enjoy the food.

Pricing seemed high, but this is kosher brisket so hopefully they find a big enough demand for kosher brisket.

Enjoyed brisket and if in area i would go again but not sure i would drive 30 minutes to go.

Could not have asked for better food or experience. I had to go back & forth between dishes because they were THAT good.

I frequently travel to the Carolinas & I will put this up there with the best of them. Everything was stellar & it was a first time experience that I’ll never forget.

It seems there are some early reviewers that have been too quick to attack the pricing of the food without realizing it is a kosher restaurant. Perhaps in time this will become more understood.

All in all, 10/10 & I’ll be recommending it to all of my clients. Can’t wait to go back!