Alabama Que

This place is so good. I had the brisket with beans and slaw and it was all great. The brisket melted in my mouth it was so tender and the beans were the best I’ve ever had. The owner can over and chatted with us a minute which was really cool. Back to the beans though. I’m telling you, I’ve never tasted beans like them. I’ve had lots of bbq. beans, but these hit different. So good. The owner loves bbq and loves serving people. It’s a gem of a spot

I came by late on a rainy night, July 20-ish after a full day of move-in, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. I ordered the Turkey Tips meal with slaw and beans and couldn’t get enough of it. Que, the owner and a Cincinnati Football & Academic alumni, served us our food and hung out while the rain passed. Portions were plentiful and tasted fantastic, even after a short walk home. Alabama Que on Short Vine will certainly be atop my rotation for affordable, good-eats in Clifton.

Q chatted with us while we ate. Students from the college manning the front service did very well and were more talkative than you would expect from a college student. The rib tips were tender and tasty. The brisket (my son had it) was good from his report - remember what I said about the talkativeness of college students. My wife had the chicken and said it was made to perfection and lots of it. The cornbread is southern cornbread, so if you're looking for that sweet muffin that the north makes, this ain't it. That said, very good southern cornbread. I can see parking being an issue on the weekends and the small space for indoor dining make this more of a carryout place but the early summer is perfect for dining in either inside or at the patio bar. This is a great place to eat and interact with the locals on Short Vine.

We went here visiting from Indiana. We loved the food and service. I had never had baked beans like those, they were amazing! The mac and cheese was so good too. My husband and I both loved the brisket. My son tried the salmon and said it was really good too. My daughter is really picky so the owner went out of his way to make special chicken strips for her. He was so kind and welcoming. Our family will return next time we’re in the Cincinnati area! The street it’s on is so pretty and calming, too. I enjoyed sitting and just looking at everything. Also, contrary to another review, the sweet tea was amazing!