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JP's BBQ
Old-school ribs and chicken at Bolton Field airport road, a sixty-year Central Ohio pit that still draws loyal regulars.
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Why JP's BBQ why was this picked
We moved JP's into the list after Legacy Smokehouse closed in May 2026, and the Bolton Field room still earns the swap: long-running ribs, wings, and party trays without trend-chasing. It is classic Central Ohio barbecue more than Instagram craft, which is the point for many regulars. It suits west-side and airport-road runs when you want smoked ribs with history.
- Bolton Field ribs with deep local history
- Wings and party trays built for groups
- Replacement pick after Legacy closed
Know before you go
We keep JP's BBQ at Bolton Field on the board for long-running ribs, wings, and party trays without trend-chasing. The Norton Road room is classic Columbus airport-adjacent barbecue after Legacy Smokehouse closed, and it still fits family trays and weekday lunch runs. Meals for two usually stay in the $$ range when you catch the day's posted window on a regular weeknight visit on a regular weeknight visit.
Hours shift by day and are best confirmed by phone; the site posts the day's window rather than a fixed weekly grid. Call for catering and special requests. Park in the Bolton Field lot. Start with our Bolton Field page. Then weigh it against other pits on our best BBQ in Columbus list.
- Parking
- Free lot at Bolton Field near 2000 Norton Road.
- Reservations
- No standard reservations; call Carol at (614) 878-7422 for party trays and special requests.
- Tip
- Call ahead for ribs and wings if you are feeding a group; party trays are a core part of the business.