Executive Chef Zach Ladner of Beachwood’s Giovanni Ristorante brings to the recently opened Smokin’ Q’s Restaurant in Mayfield Village his unique Texas-style barbeque spare ribs, brisket and pulled pork with a Mexican influence. A Texas native, Ladner searched out the best barbeque sauces paired with a Mexican influence to deliver his unique preparations to customers at the former Fisher Tavern landmark.

Proprietor Carl Quagliata recently opened the 2,500 square feet property with Gene Menchen, a long-time St. Petersburg Florida restaurant manager who now resides in Solon, as the general manager. Menchen oversees not only the 19 tables inside, but also the 10-12 outside patio tables and the 50 seats nearby an outdoor fireplace and large television. Summertime will provide a spectacular outdoor umbrella panorama.  

Inside, the rustic interior décor boasts a 12-seat bar that features 16 beers on tap. Multiple Ohio beers produced by several Cleveland area breweries are served.

Smokin’ Q’s Restaurant at 718 SOM Center Rd.
is open six days a week, closed only on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.