Shelbys BBQ

I try to eat here once if not twice a month. Phenomenal BBQ! Always full of flavor and fall off the bone tender. The brisket is perfectly cooked and the ribs and wings are some of the best I have ever ate. I’m not usually a pulled pork fan but i make an exception for his!

It’s usually just one guy working but it’s worth any “delay” or wait....trust me, you won’t be disappointed!!!

Super nice owner!! Great portions for the price. It’s a cute place and was very clean. I’d go back again!!

I'll start by saying Youngstown finally has a Barbecue joint! I moved here from Texas and this is the first time I've tasted anything that resembled barbecue within 500 miles. I knew within the first 3 seconds opening the front door that I was in the right place. It smells amazing, and the taste matches... great work guys! We tried Brisket, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs and all the sides - All Excellent. If you like real barbecue that is smoked with a homemade dry rub with a side of sauce – Shelby's won't disappoint. We are not talking about baked meat, smothered in some store bought high fructose sauce – these are legit smoked to perfection meats. It's a family run operation, lean and mean menu with all the flavor you ever wanted. I'm impressed and have been back twice already. I'm obviously going to be back, many more times!

I was also at the restaurant on Sunday when the person claimed it was dirty and the plants looked awful. I don't know of many people who judges a restaurant on their plants but someone felt the need to. I walked in and was greeted very politely like normal and like usual it was clean but while I was waiting a gentleman walked in with muddy boots and the floor got a bit dusty. Then I got my drink and there was no cigarette ashes but possibly maybe it was just some dust from the shelving. Considering you are not allowed to smoke anymore in restaurant I don't know how someone would assume again assume that a restaurant would give a drink with ashes on it. I have been there many times and felt the customer service was great and the food is amazing. I have gone to sit down restaurants and waited 20 minutes for drink does that mean they should not pass inspection. You go to Shelby's BBQ and you get friendly service and great food but if plants are how we should judge a restaurant then maybe you should stay home because that is a poor reason to give a bad review especially after reading other reviews I don't know how one person can judge some place on plants and dust on a floor. I will continue to go there for the food. Great job you guys. Excellent food.

Had the brisket sandwich and it was excellent! Loved the horseradish sauce. Also tried the ribs, which were very good. There is limited seating on site, although everything is served in to-go containers. I will definitely be back.