By Meaghan

December 19, 2011 3:11 PM | Link to this

I LOOOOVE Company 7 BBQ, great food, beautiful atmosphere, and wonderful people. It is good for a family night out or a date. And did I mention how good the food is!! REAL BBQ!

By Brandon

December 19, 2011 3:31 PM | Link to this

Oinkadoodlemoo has been very involved in the community and we love their BBQ! You have to try their Brisket Tips….may favorite!

By Peter Q.

December 19, 2011 3:46 PM | Link to this

Company 7 has six different BBQ flavors and the best BBQ in the world!!!

By jeanne

December 19, 2011 3:48 PM | Link to this

Company 7,,,, AWESOME!!

By Penelope Norton

December 19, 2011 3:53 PM | Link to this

Best Barbecue and great service!

By Jen

December 19, 2011 4:14 PM | Link to this

Company 7 is incredible! I highly recommend their Chief Smokey sauce!!!

By Pat W

December 19, 2011 4:22 PM | Link to this

With all the different sauces, you are sure to find one that you will love.

By Chris

December 19, 2011 4:25 PM | Link to this

Love, Love, Love Company 7! The best food, best atmosphere best everything!!!

By kevin

December 19, 2011 4:34 PM | Link to this

The best I’ve ever had and been around!

By josh

December 19, 2011 6:21 PM | Link to this

You all know hickory river is the best. Come on 4 time grand champion at the ohio state fair cant touch it…

By Marie

December 19, 2011 6:25 PM | Link to this

These are all great restaurants, but for BBQ….it HAS to be Company 7. the food melts in your mouth and the people are so nice. Free music Friday and Saturday seal the deal for us. We had friends up from TX and they, at first, would not even consider Barbecue up north, now Company 7 is their first stop for a meal, when they visit. They say it is as good, if not better, as anything they have ever tasted.

By Matt Owen

December 19, 2011 7:25 PM | Link to this

Ive had them all and the best is Hickory River. Three Time Best BBQ at the Ohio State Fair! (2009, 2010, 2011) Swept all three catagories in 2011… Enough said.

By Aj

December 19, 2011 7:27 PM | Link to this

Hickory River, for sure! Their food is delicious, and tastes just like it’s from texas. Atmosphere is cozy and warm, and the employees are always friendly. Wouldn’t go anywhere else if I had the choice.

By JJ

December 19, 2011 7:31 PM | Link to this

Oinkadoodlemoo and Company 7 are both closer to me, yet I continue to travel to Tipp for some Hickory River because they are THAT MUCH BETTER than oink or co. 7. Not saying those ones are bad, but Hickory is better.

By Larry Phats

December 19, 2011 9:47 PM | Link to this

Hickory River does a damn fine job holding true to REAL TEXAS BBQ!!! Theirs Brisket is smoked to perfection, Pulled Pork melts in your mouth, Turkey is simply the best I have ever had; And that’s not even mentioning their ribs!!! If you want to see what real GREAT Barbecue should taste like Hickory River is the most consistently delicious barbecue in the area. My compliments to the proprietors!

By Phillip

December 19, 2011 10:23 PM | Link to this

I am a BBQ purist. We go to Company 7 every chance we get, and they truly deserve their “Best of the Best” award as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the USA. The ribs, the brisket, the pulled pork, the sausage, the smoked turkey, the sides…all first class. It is great we have many BBQ choices, more power to them, but Company 7 clearly deserves to win. And GREAT people.

By Paul

December 20, 2011 12:02 AM | Link to this

Been to most of these restaurants, all good mostly, but Company 7 is SUPERB bbq. Definitely deserves best bbq vote. Great decor, nice specials, incredible REAL bbq, free music, etc. Co 7 is our very favorite restaurant because they serve delicious food and show real care for customers.

By fike

December 20, 2011 10:33 AM | Link to this

Old Hickory N.Main, Best B-B-Q Ever !

By Chuck

December 20, 2011 10:44 AM | Link to this

Old Hickory N. Main. Pulled pork to die for.

By Breanna

December 20, 2011 12:22 PM | Link to this

I live in Texas and have for 22 years, and I absolutely love Hickory River, Tipp City!! Great BBQ is hard to come by, but Hickory River Definitely has my taste buds screaming for MORE!!! Its a shame I cant have it more often!!

By Jeff

December 20, 2011 2:58 PM | Link to this

REAL BBQ is hard to find, and that’s why Hickory River leads the pack! They are simply the best of the best!

By TINA

December 20, 2011 3:05 PM | Link to this

I LOVE HICKORY RIVER ,, ITS A TASTE YOU WONT GET NO WHERE ELES ,,,WE ARE THERE TO PLEASE EVERYONE , BEST DEALS IN TOWN , COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF:}

By Dreamer

December 20, 2011 4:12 PM | Link to this

Love, love, love, love Company 7 food and people. It is the type of BBQ they will serve in heaven, haha. Have tried them all, some good, but Company 7 is by far the best BBQ in town. Melts in your mouth!

By Fred & wife

December 20, 2011 4:47 PM | Link to this

Company 7 deserves the best in Dayton title. We love BBQ and NO ONE does it as authentically as 7’s. Great people and fun place.

By Chantel

December 20, 2011 5:04 PM | Link to this

I lived in Texas for 5 years and fell in love with BBQ, Company 7 is among the best bbq in the country. Beautiful place and nice staff too. Company 7 is the most amazing food.

By Jeannie

December 20, 2011 6:18 PM | Link to this

I’ve eaten at all these places, like a few, LOVE Company 7…definitely best BBQ in Dayton. Love the people and the decor too.

By Amy Allen

December 20, 2011 8:12 PM | Link to this

Hickory River in Tipp without a doubt. Been to all of them. For the price and quality—can’t be beat. Customer service is above and beyond, too.

By josh

December 20, 2011 9:06 PM | Link to this

i love bbq / i love a class restaurant —- company 7 has it all —- i am in sales and travel extensively and company 7 is top of the line in bbq joints —- no wonder company 7 was named “best of the best” by “national bbq asso.” ……

By HBurton

December 20, 2011 9:46 PM | Link to this

We ordered a Smoked Turkey from Hickory River in Tipp City for our family holiday this past weekend and it was absolutely AMAZING!!!

By Anna

December 20, 2011 10:33 PM | Link to this

Smoked turkey is amazing, isn’t it. We had smoked turkey and spiral cut ham for Thanksgiving but ours was from Company 7….oh wow. And for normal nights Company 7 is our favorite restaurant because the decor, ambiance and especially food is so wonderful. We love Company 7, no diss on anyone else but Company 7 is the best restaurant in town.

By Andrea

December 20, 2011 10:37 PM | Link to this

Hands down, Hickory River is the best BBQ in Dayton! Pulled pork, brisket and smoked turkey ~ all amazing! Even my picky 3-year old thinks so!!!!

By Matt

December 20, 2011 10:46 PM | Link to this

I am a commercial pilot who loves BBQ. I seek out the best BBQ places wherever I go and I have yet to taste as good as Company 7. Upscale, friendly and the best BBQ I have ever tasted. Many of these others are fine places I have also visited, but Company 7 is on a different level completely. The National BBQ News award as a best BBQ restaurant in the US is only extended to about 30 restaurants in the entire USA, and Company 7 is one of them.

By Caroline

December 20, 2011 10:48 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with the pilot, Company 7 is absolutely amazing. The food, ambiance and specials there are exceptional. This is barbecue that is amazingly high quality and amazingly delicious.

By Liz

December 20, 2011 11:16 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t get better than 3x Ohio State Fair champ Hickory River in Tipp!

By Maureen

December 20, 2011 11:38 PM | Link to this

We went to Company 7 after the National Barbecue News named them as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the US (there are only 30 or so such recognized restaurants). My goodness the News was right, Company 7 takes BBQ to amazing heights. We love the decor too, the people are wonderful. It is a great restaurant to enjoy, really one of our, if not our, favorite restaurant ever.

By caribbacanas

December 21, 2011 12:09 AM | Link to this

Oink a doodle is winning. I don’t know how or why. I tried them, they had allot of sauces. BBq is not Ice cream, you don’t need that many. They also have a scale to measure the meat for sandwiches. In closing, i taste NO smoke in their BBq.

By Mallory

December 21, 2011 12:43 AM | Link to this

Oinky is good, but Company 7 is winning (and has our vote), they are AMAZING. No problem with Oinky, we like them, but Company 7 has so many options and such incredible taste. We live in Englewood and are delighted we have both Company 7 and OMD.

By Ed Armstrong

December 21, 2011 9:23 AM | Link to this

I agree that Company 7 is the best. My favorite is the pulled pork. Also can’t wait for spring and the return of the Tuesday night Cruise-ins.

By Michael

December 21, 2011 9:36 AM | Link to this

Hickory River has by far the best beef bbq in Ohio, their sidedishes are great & staff is very polite.Lessons a few other bbq places should look into.

By Jed

December 21, 2011 2:10 PM | Link to this

Company 7 is THE sport for my family of BBQ lovers. The food is AWESOME, the decor is exceptional. The kids love the game room, and the adults can sit and talk while keeping them in site. If you are serious about BBQ, come to Company 7.

By Cheryl

December 21, 2011 2:35 PM | Link to this

Absolutely the best BBQ no bones about it. The wings are the best we have ever had. We LOVE this place.

By Karen

December 21, 2011 2:49 PM | Link to this

Company 7 is the best. We had 14 people for a Christmas party and could not be more satisfied. The service was excellent, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was excellent!

By Irene

December 21, 2011 3:25 PM | Link to this

Company 7 BBQ is the best in BBQ eatin’ in this part of the country. I am a family cook/caterer- from way back - I say its the best BBQ I’ve ever eaten. Can’t be beat. Stop by for this experience. Irene

By Drew L.

December 21, 2011 6:09 PM | Link to this

Not only is the management and staff second to none, so is the barbecue! Best barbecue in Dayton Ohio!

By Cindy Lesinski

December 21, 2011 7:47 PM | Link to this

Best barbque EVER

By Sunshine

December 21, 2011 8:05 PM | Link to this

We went to Company7 once. Did NOT like all the sauces in all those bottles!! How many germs do you suppose were on each one of those bottles that you then picked up and put on your food? Can you say ICK?! I’m not taking a chance that the person who used the bottle before me hadn’t washed their hands after using the rest room!!

By Greg Coy

December 21, 2011 8:25 PM | Link to this

Company 7 is the best of the best BBQ anywhere, not just Dayton !! Hurry up and vote !! If you’ve tried Company 7 then you know it’s the BEST. If you haven’t tried Company 7 BBQ then you better hurry up and try them so you will know what everybody is raving about !!!

By Kbram

December 22, 2011 9:03 AM | Link to this

I love Company 7 BBQ… Ribs are my favorite.. As for the sauce comment above, do you use ketchup at restaurants? it’s the same thing. I don’t think there’s any other restaurant around here that compares. If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t knock it! :)

By Marty

December 22, 2011 12:53 PM | Link to this

Kbram is right, Company 7 food, decor and friendliness is beyond compare. This is our favorite restaurant, and the best BBQ we have ever had in our extensive travels.

By J

December 23, 2011 10:53 AM | Link to this

Since Red Rock left West Carrollton, Hickory River has been my go to place for BBQ (even though it’s 30 miles away!)

By kim elrod

December 23, 2011 3:04 PM | Link to this

I ate at oinkadoodlemoo find the meat was good , sauces could of been a lot better . i like city barbeque or smoky bone

By kim elrod

December 23, 2011 3:05 PM | Link to this

I ate at oinkadoodlemoo find the meat was good , sauces could of been a lot better . i like city barbeque or smoky bone

By Sam

December 23, 2011 4:40 PM | Link to this

We are lucky to have good BBQ this far north, Company 7 is world class BBQ. Trust me, I study barbecue and grew up on it. Some of the others are fine, Company 7 is clearly quite a few notches better. Nice atmosphere and nice people too.

By nyc

December 23, 2011 9:47 PM | Link to this

if you have to put funny sauces on your meat….then the barbeque is not good…it should be able to stand alone…if you go to a true barbeque establishment…you will find no sauce…and it is obvious no one in the state of ohio has ever had real bbq

By Jim

December 24, 2011 12:52 AM | Link to this

Company 7 BBQ is the best hands down. The ribs and brisket are awesome. They are so good you don’t need sauces but if still want it they have a great variety from sweet to burning….The atmosphere really makes it a great place to be for the whole family my kids love it. If you want great BBQ with a family touch Company 7 is the place to be. We love it…..

By S.

December 24, 2011 3:22 AM | Link to this

My vote goes to Oinkadoodlemoo because their Pulled Pork is amazingly tender and flavorful and I love theit Sizzlin’ Sauce. The service is also great. Haven’t tried Company 7 & Hickory River but want to. City Barbecue is decent but def. Prefer Oink. Recommend it to anyone yet to try it.

By S.

December 24, 2011 3:22 AM | Link to this

My vote goes to Oinkadoodlemoo because their Pulled Pork is amazingly tender and flavorful and I love theit Sizzlin’ Sauce. The service is also great. Haven’t tried Company 7 & Hickory River but want to. City Barbecue is decent but def. Prefer Oink. Recommend it to anyone yet to try it.

By ns

December 24, 2011 11:57 AM | Link to this

That Hickory River is indeed “Real Texas Barbeque” is confirmed when friends from south Texas not only tell me that it is, but they also serve it at parties that they host. Hickory River is the best! Try it if you haven’t!

By Riser

December 24, 2011 2:23 PM | Link to this

Company 7 is our pick, GREAT food, wonderful atmosphere, friendly people and real quality. Company 7 has been rated nationally, you can really taste the quality.

By Kathy H., Springfield

December 24, 2011 4:48 PM | Link to this

I do believe this is the best damned barbeque I have ever tasted. Just picked up 6# for our Christmas Eve party.

By terri k

December 24, 2011 5:38 PM | Link to this

I found hickory river to be bland compared to BBQ 7, and the colslaw at Co7 is the best! Try the baked beans, they are a meal alone and great with the southern sweet ice tea.

By danielle and fernando

December 24, 2011 7:32 PM | Link to this

We love the food! The ribs are FANTASTIC! The variety of sauces are an excellent way to satisfy every taste buds… the wings are out of this world also… good job Bill and friends

By Eric Krueger

December 26, 2011 11:29 AM | Link to this

Company 7 BBQ is the Aaron Rodgers of BBQ for the Miami Valley area! Second to none to say the least!

By DJ

December 26, 2011 10:40 PM | Link to this

Company 7 BBQ has the friendliest staff, best atmosphere, and the best BBQ

By Jim

December 27, 2011 8:46 AM | Link to this

I sing the praises along with hburton who had a smoked turkey from Hickory River Smokehouse. We opted for the smoked ham for our X-mas dinner. It was double D delicious!

By JanenJoe

December 27, 2011 10:56 AM | Link to this

We consider ourselves barbecue purists, and LOVE Company 7. The meats, the sides, the decor, the staff are all first rate. Company 7 deserves the title, others good but Co 7 is amazing.