The 5 Best Ribs Around Steubenville

Low heat, a carefully balanced seasoning blend and plenty of patience can transform a tough cut of pork into a barbecue favorite. Diners enjoy everything from smoky, slow-cooked preparations to tender, sauce-glazed portions served with traditional sides. Cooking methods vary, but the appeal remains much the same: flavorful meat, satisfying portions and recipes that reward careful preparation. The Best of the Best Reader's Choice Awards recognizes the best barbecue ribs across the Ohio Valley.

Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille

Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille has built its identity around its signature baby back pork ribs in Weirton, West Virginia. The restaurant hickory-smokes its ribs and finishes them with Dee Jay's barbecue sauce, offering half racks, full racks and larger portions accompanied by two sides. Combination dinners pair ribs with pulled pork, pulled barbecue chicken or grilled shrimp. Customers can choose accompaniments such as baked beans, coleslaw, jalapeño cheddar macaroni and cheese or sidewinder fries. The broader menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, crispy chicken, burgers and house-roasted beef sandwiches. Founded by Dewey Guida, the Weirton restaurant marked its 20th anniversary in 2024.

Baby-Boyz BBQ

Baby-Boyz BBQ operates in Toronto, Ohio.

Riversmoke BBQ

Riversmoke BBQ operates in Wellsburg, West Virginia.

7 Ranges Entertainment

7 Ranges Entertainment combines food and recreational activities in Steubenville, Ohio.

Drover's Inn Restaurant & Tavern

Drover's Inn Restaurant & Tavern combines smoked meats with nearly two centuries of local history in Wellsburg, West Virginia. Its menu features smoked baby back ribs available as a half rack or full rack, accompanied by smoked baked beans and coleslaw. Other dinner selections include smoked Atlantic salmon, broasted chicken, New York strip steak and breaded shrimp. The restaurant occupies a building constructed in 1848 by John Fowler, who later welcomed travelers and livestock drovers passing through the area. Today, four dining rooms and a tavern preserve elements of the historic property, including vintage furnishings and fireplaces.

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