Mabel's is what I image BBQ would taste like from my Ukrainian/Polish Baba (grandma). You can very easily taste and recognized that Michael Symon was greatly influenced by the Eastern European cuisine found predominantly in Cleveland.
The spetzle and spiced cabbage, roasted beets and horseradish and twice fried potatoes with onion cream were all lip smacking good! The fatty brisket and pork ribs were divine and a nice alternative from the regular Kansas City/St. Louis style BBQ normally found. Their house made lemonade made with real sugar, lemons, and mint was a great addition to my meal. I finished off this whole experience with a very southern bbq staple of homemade banana pudding....one word...delicious.
My recommendation for those trying and failing to eat here is to come during off times - around 1pm there was no wait for lunch and around 5pm there was no wait for dinner. Also the sides are large and the menu is a little pricey, so order for the table and have everyone share for the most bang for your buck.