While the variety and large portions at Bubba's Q are appealing, the actual taste of the barbecue is only average at its best. The worst offender was the brisket, which lacked the moistness that should naturally come without resorting to slathering the meat in sauce. The ribs were a little better, with the dry rub on both the St. Louis and Baby Back styles really coming through, but the rib itself, while fairly meaty, was slightly on the tough side. Service was friendly, though a little lack of cleanliness (spilled food on the floor, hastily cleared tables not properly wiped down) tainted the general environment. A distinct bleach smell lingered in the dining room for much of our meal, which didn't exactly whet our appetites.
Going to Bubba's Q, and seeing the various "Best in Cleveland" awards (which is simultaneously surprising and sad for the area), you want to believe it's a homestyle barbecue gem tucked away in Avon, Ohio, but I'd put it just on par with the apparent Northeast Ohio barbecue mecca of Great Northern Mall where Famous Dave's and Smokey Bones are located.