12 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Cedar Lake

“We were first timers at Frank's and very pleasently surprised. We got the roast beef sandwich... Delish! and pulled pork sandwich. With the good selection of BBQ sauces on the table, it was nice to try a couple different options. I stopped at the 50/50 sauce. It's a perfect blend. I would say some of the very best I've ever had. We definitely see why Frank's is so popular. Great portions and flavor like nothing we have had in the past. The service was extremely friendly and fast. Our food came out piping hot. Great experience and we will be back. One thing I would warn, if you order hot peppers/giardiniera it is VERY hot. I think it should come with a warning 🙂 You would be smart to order it on the side and taste it first 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.“

“My boyfriend and I went tonight for dinner. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly, especially the gentleman working the dining area. Definitely recommend!“

“Navigate at this price, customer service was maculent.The food was very good and tender.I will return along with other family members and friends.The young lady named jennifer was very professional.Thank you guys“

“My family and I stopped by Bombers BBQ in Crown Point on Friday evening around 6:00 PM, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.

The food was absolutely amazing. The burnt ends were some of the best I’ve had—tender, flavorful, and packed with flavor. My wife ordered the nachos, and they were just as impressive. We also loved the variety of barbecue sauces available, which let everyone find a favorite.

The atmosphere was clean, welcoming, and perfect for a family dinner. Our daughters had a blast playing the quarter candy crane machine and checking out the arcade while we waited, which made the evening even more fun.

Our bill came to about $96 for the four of us, so it isn’t the cheapest place to eat. That said, every one of us took home about half of our meal because the portions were so generous. We felt like we got great value for what we spent, especially considering the quality of the food and the amount we had left over.

Great food, generous portions, a fun family atmosphere, and an experience we’ll definitely be back for.

10/10 would absolutely recommend!“

“Catfish dinner was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Still piping hot when I got home. Fries were delicious. A real side of coleslaw, not just a tiny pill cup. My dinner was packaged with care. Even gave me hand wipes, packaged plastic ware and REAL napkins, not flimsy toilet paper squares. First time customers get a free drink. I will definitely return. Very clean.“

“Let...me...tell...you......🙌🙌🙌 I've been here a few times....and the last time they ran out of these...because they're SOOOO good! Tonight my mom in law and I split a slab! 🔥🔥 I'm a "tester" of ribs...and believe me when I say....I will ALWAYS be going for these EVERY time! NO sauce needed!! (And besides....I'll be supporting my son while he works there 😍). We met the owner, he asked how we enjoyed our time. Of course we mentioned Austin is ours, he had nothing but great things to say about him! He said we have a good one! JC is an amazzzzzing server!! 💖 If you haven’t been there....go! You will not be disappointed! 😘“

“The Crown Point location is great. I prefer their food over any of their other locations. Not sure if it's because it's the newest site to open but I hope that the quality of the food and service does not change. A solid 4 stars!“

“We typically love it here. However, we had an easily avoidable issue yesterday. The app only allows the "call ahead" for up to 6. We had a party of 12. So, we called the location to ask if they could accommodate a party of 12. We kept getting placed on hold by 3 different employees only to be told they can't give a time estimate until we are physically there (15+minutes btw of employee after employee). Okay, we pack up and head there. After arriving we are told they can't even sit the 12 of us together and it's a 1.5 hour wait. What a WASTE of OUR time. I understand the wait is based on the customer traffic. But if you guys know you can't sit 12 together, TELL US OVER THE DAM PHONE!!!!!!“

“I always get the rib tip & chicken wing combo with the mixed sauce on top, and I must say, they never disappoint! A straight 10 out of 10! The customer service is really nice and the cooks always do their thang! The place stays packed because the food is just that delicious! Well worth the wait! 😋“

“The food is delicious (both the smokey roasted chicken and fajitas are enough food for a couple of meals. I always bring half home for lunch or dinner the next day. If you ask, they will give you a couple of rolls/cinnamon butter, BBQ sauce, or extra tortillas to take home with your leftovers). They have friendly servers and management, TVs playing sports available, County music playing in the background, free Peanuts (self serve), small area with video games, kid friendly. The only complaint I have is that I ordered a raspberry margarita and it definitely lacked tequila (if there was any in it, I sure didn't taste it. The margarita in general tasted kinda watered down). I will not be ordering any more prepared alcoholic drinks there. I'll stick to a beer, sweet tea, or water.“

“everyone was friendly from the time we entered the restaurant. The food was perfect. The owner visited our table, and we felt very welcome and relaxed. our server was Brooke, and she was amazing, answered all of our questions and recommended some of the items on the menu. We will be going back, as there are many more things we want to try!!“

“June 15, 2026
I am late, but I had to mention the waitress at LongHorn in Merrillville, IN. My son, the birthday guy, along with me and his sister, decided to celebrate with 8 of his friends at LongHorn. Sasha, our waitress, was super nice, patient, and understanding with all nine teenagers. The food was great; even the hostess at the front was super polite. Excellent experience. Thank you, Sasha!“