50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Indianapolis

“Was in the area with a friend, so we googled food near us, and this place came up with some amazing reviews. Place is legit with some perfectly smoked meats, delicious variety of sauces, and some great customer service. Got the opportunity to chat with CJ and her husband, the two owners. Two great people with a great backstory, full of dedication and grind. Highly recommend the pulled pork, rib tips, and brisket. I hope one of you two see this, I genuinely had a great time and experience today. You two should be super proud.“

“Amazing food, words can’t even describe it really. Owner only buys fresh and makes all desserts from scratch. Staff is incredibly friendly, building is so clean. Plenty of dining space too! Absolutely recommend coming here“

“Great experience with hot pot lots of options. Great food good service.“

“I ordered 2 pans of rib tips and potato salad for a birthday party. They were prompt with my order and the guests loved the ribs! They couldn't stop talking about the way they were cut and tender. I was equally impressed by the potato salad because everyone doesn't make it the same way. I will be returning soon“

“We tried @halfliter_bbq in #Indianapolis, and this is what we rated them. A couple of things first. It was their Octoberfest, so they were very busy. Even with that, the food was out in 6 minutes! Brisket 8.5. Bark was very good, and the meat fell apart. Pork 7.8. Smoked well, was just dry Chicken Breast 8.8 Best thing we tried here for sure. Smoked wings 6.5. Very good flavor, but it was super dry Turkey. 7.9. Thick and smoked well, just a little to dry for us Sausage 8.0. Good flavor with a little heat Also, the pickled onions were outstanding. If you are in Indy, I would definitely check it out. Check out more reviews on Insta at JoeAndJrkFoodReviews“

“City Barbeque was very good for our lunch. The Two Meat plate was very satisfying with a Texas sausage and full cut brisket, macaroni and cheese and collard greens. The collard greens were exceptional. We shared banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert. The peach cobbler was super!“

“This business is a hidden treasure. The food is AMAZING. The woman up front is SO sweet. I give it 10 out of 5 haha“

“Best Soul Food in the state of Indiana!?Grilled Cajun Catfish,mac & cheese,collard greens,customer service???“

“Shout out to City Barbecue for catering the wedding reception held at our home last night!! Great food….awesome server!! It was fantastic!!“

“I tried the burger at Big Walt's Wings & More and it was seriously one of the best I’ve had in a while. The patty was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The bun was fresh and held everything together perfectly without getting soggy.

You can tell it’s made fresh, not just thrown together. Every bite had great flavor, and the portion size was solid for the price. Definitely not your average fast-food burger.

If you’re in the area, the burger alone is worth the stop.“

“I stopped at Hanks visiting from Cincinnati Ohio and OMG the food did not disappoint!! The brisket was a 10 out of 10 and I’ll give the same for the service! All of the staff were very welcoming and friendly. I also ordered the rib tips and they were good as well…very tender and flavorful. This will definitely be a go-to for me when visiting Indianapolis!“

“good stuff! they definitely feed you! portions are big!“

“The service was excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly, The food was absolutely wonderful, and the amount of food for the price was a literal feast. Would recommend, will be returning!“

“My family and I heard about His Place Eatery many times over...all that was told to us missed the mark. Why? Because our experience exceeded everything we were told to expect. The icing on the cake was that the owner himself took time to visit our ( and all.other diners) table to be sure we were happy. The Chicken & Waffles? Fire! Smothered Chicken? Fire! Collard Greens Grilled Cheese? Fire! Catfish? Double Fire! All of the sides were delicious. The staff is a reflection.of the owner...friendly, knowledgeable and professional. A must vist!“

“A wonderful time on my 74th birthday with family and friends food was great service was great recommended highly“

“Delicious food and friendly staff!“

“Visited tonight and had the ribs and the barbecue chicken quesadilla. Both were sublime. The ribs were smoky and tender, and the sauce was delicious. The chicken in the quesadilla was perfectly cooked and paired well with the Chipotle sauce. Loved it all“

“I believe it's the best barbecue in the city barbecue rib tips shrimp combo basket is totally on point“

“David was top shelf and I could tell he was very passionate about his work. He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for grill maintenance. He was very detailed in answering all of my questions. My grill hasn’t looked this good since the day I got it!“

“OMG FOOD IS AMAZING RIBS MELT IN YOUR MOUTH DEFINITELY GOING BACK BETTER THAN KING RIBS AND BARBECUE HEAVEN“

“**Delicious BBQ and Great Service at 317 BBQ!** 317 BBQ is a must-visit for amazing food and top-notch service. The deviled eggs and brisket are hands down my favorites—so flavorful and cooked to perfection every time! Nicholas always makes our experience even better with his friendly attitude and great service. Whether you’re a BBQ fan or just looking for a great meal, 317 BBQ never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“Come see Jessie at the Indianapolis location! We came back three days in a row while we were here!“

“Great food plus Great service Equals a WIN. This is my second visit to this location and their food's consistency the friendliness of staff and their willingness to help with questions means everything to me. I would definitely come back again and again.“

“Absolutely loved Maui Hawaiian Grill!

The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out perfectly. The portions were generous, everything tasted authentic and well-seasoned, and the service was friendly and welcoming.

You can tell they really care about the quality of the food and the experience they give their customers.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. If you’re craving Hawaiian food, I highly recommend giving Maui Hawaiian Grill a try!

Their drink selection is cool too.“

“Great new place to eat, grab a beer, watch a game. Super friendly bartender Byron! Highly recommended“

“I’ve been here a few times and the food doesn’t disappoint. I did have a disappointing experience today with our bill however. There was an extra meal charged on our bill which I brought to our servers attention. When she returned, I found that instead of voiding and printing a corrected bill, she ran a credit charge for the overage. This meant I had to pay the higher incorrect charge and wait (from what I understand) a couple 3-4 days for the credit to return to my card. I don’t feel it appropriate that the customer pay for the billing error then have to wait for a refund. I did let them know I wasn’t happy about it. I will be watching that I do receive this credit. It also put a bad taste in my mouth about returning anytime soon.“

“Krystal is the best! Always full of positive energy and hospitality, one of the best to do it! I love this bar, great food, good laughs, alternative music!“

“We held our October 2022 wedding ceremony and reception at Liter House and loved the experience! Drew and the whole event staff were helpful, kind, and easy to work with. We loved our brunch reception with delicious breakfast food and classic Sahm’s coffee cake. The event space is warm, inviting, and the right size to host lots of different types of weddings or gatherings. Also, the location is perfect - the Monon trail is a gorgeous place for pictures and features a lot of cool artwork/murals. I definitely recommend checking out Liter House for your event!“

“My wife and I stopped by for a bit of a late lunch to celebrate my first retired check from the military. We thoroughly enjoyed a couple of cocktails and some great food. Her filet was cooked perfectly, tender and very tasty right off the grill. It needed nothing. Amazing. I had a lunch salad with Sirloin and as my side the steamed broccoli. I loved it. Didn’t need to pick up any salt/pepper or seasonings at all for either of our meals. She had a made to order special cocktail with Malibu Rum orange juice and pineapple juice with a splash of grenadine it looked like a tequila sunrise in a highball glass but tasted like a tropical island drink. I ordered the “long pour” watermelon Margarita which I thought was like an extra shot but turned out to be essentially the entire shaker left at the table after the first pour was done table side. Turned out the long pour added only $3 but resulted in nearly 3 of the Margaritas all together. Maybe 2 1/2 or so but to the rim. It was delicious without being too sweet. We enjoyed the whole experience and the server was just attentive enough to not be too intrusive to our conversation. As we left she thanked me for my service and congratulated me on my retirement which I appreciated - “she must have noticed I was taking a picture of my retired ID and my wife’s and overheard us talking with our adult daughter on the phone.” It was a great day!!“

“All pizzas BOGO ive been coming to this same location for over 25 years, the quality or taste has not ever been bad, its always served hot, cheesy, right ingredients I love the calzones they added to menu a few years back they are huge enough for 2 ppl, just always get extra dipping cups. Great management. Great prices. Great flavor. Great people“

“We came here late at night wanting a quick bite to eat and let me just say… did not disappoint. The wings were so amazing, and huge for the price. Definitely worth it. The fries were pretty good too, you get a ton of food for a good price in my opinion!“

“Always a blast. New favorite hangout.“

“I did not take a picture with the food was really good“

“What a gem!!!! We stopped and ordered the full rack of Ribs, Combo Platter w/ greens and Mac n cheese, and a pulled pork sandwich. All I can say is now we know why there was a steady stream of people coming and going. Great service and great food!!! We will be back to enjoy again!!!!“

“Everything was good tried the turkey ribs 🔥🔥, brisket sandwich, fried green tomatoes, baked beans, cornbread and mac n cheese. I will definitely be back!! Clean & friendly staff that greats you when you enter.🖤🖤🙌🏾“

“Everything was amazing.

Great staff will help you on your first day and provide excellent service if you've visted before.

The tables and utensils are clean and work properly.

All the food was high quality and amazing!

Thank you for the amazing service and quality of food.“

“We have eaten at Eating Fresh a few times now and each time it has been a great experience! The food is fresh, presented beautifully and so delicious. Each time the experience has been wonderful. I would highly recommend it. The ambience and the dining room is lovely. If you want a great experience eating Vietnamese food, dim sum, and pho, this is your place.“

“My wife and I have been to Hanks several times and ALWAYS had a pleasant experience. On this Friday morning when we entered for breakfast the tables were crowded so we opted to sit at the end of the counter. Our seats placed up at the location where Jose was making belgian waffles. This was entirely unfair as the aroma of the grilling waffles was superb. My wife bantered back and forth with Jose about the waffles and possible toppings. She opted for bananas and walnuts. Our server, Kirsten was on top of things and in no time we had our coffee and tea. I selected the creamed chipped beef over home fries. The portion was actually more than I could eat but the taste was outstanding. Yes, it can be noisy due to the design of the building, but it is quiet enough you can have a friendly conversation with your server (which we did), and even chat with those staff working behind the counter (which we did). Plus, you always get good value when you go to Hanks. Certainly worth a try!!“

“Just had a pulled chicken sandwich with “The Heat” sauce and the brisket and Mac and cheese sundae. Best food truck meal I’ve had in a long time. Brisket was superb. Bottom bun on sandwich was a little soggy but that was easy to overlook with how good the flavor was. Thanks for a great meal!“

“The restaurant was clean and inviting BUT be prepared to wait in line. I stood in line for 30 minutes with only 3 people ahead of me.. It’s only one person taking orders and payments, preparing the orders.. also make sure you go at least an 2 hours before the restaurant closes they run out of food.. I got there 730pm and oxtail among other items was sold out.“

“Let me start by saying...WOW! This place is by far one of the best and most authentic Barbecue joints this side of Beale Street. The ribs are tender and swimming in a sauce so good it can only be handmade. The sides leave nothing to want for and the staff is just as sweet as the sweet potato pie. Hands down the best place for ribs in the state, they must animals volunteering to lay on that smoker because they know a pit master when they see one! 10/10“

“The BEST PORK ON BUN IN INDY!! There BBQ sauce goes so well with the salty, well seasoned meat. I've been going there for YEARS! I intend on going sometime this week as well. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. They PACK their SOFT BUNS full of that FATTY GOODNESS! The meat overFLOWS way beyond the huge bun. I easily get TWO servings out of one sandwich.“

“foods fire. they treat customers like family they haven't seen in a while. just wanna feed ya. very professional environment.“

“Though Maddie was new, she did a great job! One suggestion is to always ask if guests want dessert. Food was great! Steak done perfectly and not overly seasoned. Broccoli was tender crisp and very tasty. We were not hurried and attention was appropriate.“

“Tonight we had dinner for my husbands birthday. Our waitress, Brandi, was incredible. Extremely efficient, friendly, and funny. She refilled drinks without being asked. Wasn’t intrusive but always there if we needed anything. Just an extremely kind, fun person. She made our evening!!!“

“My first visit to Weber Restaurant (Indianapolis). Had the salmon meal, it was good, served on a wooden plank with good ol' bbq whisky glaze. Served with pretzel biscuits (complimentary) and cheese butter. My favorite part was the Webber BBQ grill theme throughout. Good niche place if you're looking for good BBQ, everything looks like it's cooked on open flame.“

“My Food was Super Good and Seasoned Very Well. Great Customer Service from The Chef "G", Nice And Clean Environment, with a Verity of Dessert's and Drinks to Chose From. I tried The Strawberry Banana Pudding. I'm Definitely Coming Back. Famous Steak & Lemonde Excepts( E.B.T). They are Helping Families Eat Who are on A Budget.“

“The Sogong-dong Sundubu Ramen was delicious! I added beef, and it was definitely worth it. I also liked that the broth wasn't as spicy as I expected.
As always, Sogong-dong's galbi is the best!
It was my first time trying the Hot Stone Tteokbokki, and it was absolutely delicious. It also looked amazing“

“Cheeseburger and smoked salmon were both delicious. Coffee was made fresh and food was cooked and served quickly. Our waitress, Kelsay, was very attentive but not overbearing, and took great care of us. An overall great experience!“