27 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Indianapolis

“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“

“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“

“This is some of the best barbecue I have ever had. beyond that, I haven't had Mac and cheese that good since my grandmother passed. I can't wait to have more.“

“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“

“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.“

“As a native Texan I can attest to the authenticity of-even to the excellence of-the brisket and the corned beef served by Hank’s.
There is no need for sauce .
It was that moist!
I’m so very happy to brag on this exceptional product and the native Texan who shared it with those north of the panhandle .
Thank you Church Hill. I can hardly wait for more!😋
. From A satisfied friend and customer from Chickenfeather Texas
If they offered six stars, I’d give you that rating.“

“This place is absolutely amazing, the workers are super friendly and very very respectful. The food is absolutely fantastically DELICIOUS. For just $20 2 people are able to eat a wonderful meal and get full on it. You can't even get full on 20$ at McDonald's or any fast food restaurant for that matter. Thank you City Bbq for one of the best meals I've had in a very very long time. Well worth it I do believe myself ate here 2 nights in a row. And if I have it my way will try and eat here at least once a day“

“I haven’t been to Big Walt’s since I was in my teens I remember when he first opened. Surprisingly the food is still good like it was back then…eating this food felt so nostalgic. The customer service was great, they smiled and made small talk with me. I noticed they allowed a lot of businesses to put their flyers and business cards up I thought that was really nice support of the local entrepreneurs. I asked for a 10 piece bbq and buffalo wing light sauce and it was great. Also got a personal meat lovers with extra sauce, sausage and cheese. It was really good but Ima have to ask them for more than that on my next visit I like my pizza loaded on some Xtrodinary pizza type…I would’ve gave them 5 stars but I think the owner should add more lights out front and security at night. As a woman alone I didn’t feel safe going in with so many random men standing outside. I noticed another woman who looked nervous as well and she repositioned her truck to be right in front of the door. I seriously contemplated on leaving my order…We want good food but we want to feel safe as well.

Ps. I’m not quite sure how my order came up to over $30 if the wings are .89 cent a piece and a personal all meat is $8??? I normally tip but it seems like they added it for me so I didn’t, next time I will get my receipt“

“Absolutely delicious I've been to other City barbecues on the Southside and wasn't as impressed as this one. Let me just say the staff was absolutely amazing it was late in the evening and they were very welcoming. Food was amazing and perfectly cooked!... great job guys way to go keep up the good work.. went there again was even better!!!“

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

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

“Best brisket I've ever had from a restaurant! And thats saying something because I've had BBQ from Texas! Ordered to go the night of the thunderstorm and hubby picked up. Order finished on time, and they also gave us some banana pudding for our babies!! Just so friendly! Food lasted for two days with 4 adults and 2 babies! Got 1/2 pound brisket and 1/2 pound of pulled pork w/ 2 sides and buns(and the pudding)!! Can't wait to go back, but definitely want to eat out next time!“

“I went for the first time today and got the hot lamb plate. Absolutely delicious. The lamb is seasoned well and tender, the bread was great, and the dipping sauce was on point. The yams were also delicious. The man running the spot was cool, too. Definitely pop in for a meal that won't let you down. I'll have to go back to try the ribs.“

“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“

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

“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“

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

“wonderful experience friendly and fast service. super clean and so many options. a must! we went and it was all you can eat for 2 hours and the servers were very attentive with bringing the meat 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“

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

“I recently visited His Place Eatery while in Indianapolis and decided to try something a little different — the grilled collard greens and cheese sandwich with sweet potatoes, plus an additional side of collard greens.

The collard greens grilled cheese is a great and creative concept. My only concern was that the greens were a bit too juicy, which made the sandwich soggy. Because of that, it’s probably not something I would order again personally.

That said, the food overall was very tasty, and the flavors were on point. The collard greens and sweet potatoes were well-seasoned and enjoyable. I appreciate the creativity and soul put into the dishes.

The atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming, making it a good spot if you're craving traditional comfort food.

I'll most definitely revisit and try other items on the menu!

✨ Savor with Tonya — Finding the dishes worth the drive.“

“**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!“

“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.🖤🖤🙌🏾“