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What to order at Mabel's BBQ
- Must order
- The four-meat tray with smoked kielbasa, plus an order of the spicy pickled vegetables.
- Signature dishes
- Cleveland-style BBQ, Smoked kielbasa
- Editor tip
- Walk-ins seated at the bar; the dining room takes reservations on OpenTable two weeks out.
CuisineAmerican BBQ
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursTue-Thu 11:30-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00; Sun 11:30-20:00; closed Mon
Phone2164178823
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Signature dishes: Cleveland-style BBQ, Smoked kielbasa
Must order: The four-meat tray with smoked kielbasa, plus an order of the spicy pickled vegetables.
Tip: Walk-ins seated at the bar; the dining room takes reservations on OpenTable two weeks out.
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Location
Address: 2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
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