Rudy's BBQ Shack

1305 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso
(219) 242-8898

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Ralph Swisher

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Sampler, Bake Beans

Chantay Moore

They have the best nachos I have ever had! The best part is the homemade chips, they are seasoned and thick. They put on plenty of toppings in layers, soooo good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rod Lindsey

Been here a few times but tonight we spent $85 for sandwich and 2 meat platter. Pastrami is awesome and brisket ok. Really fatty. Sides were ok. Wife had sandwich and bun was rock solid. Service poor. Would have shared with our server if she ever came back to check on us. No drink refills given. But for the price we paid could have bought an 18 pound brisket at Costco. I know prices are high everywhere but when you get crappy service it makes it worse. Some better places in area that we will choose next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Jeffery Jr Brassea

Great food and great service !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Whitten- Luefling

I'm a brisket snob so this place did not disappoint

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

David Blanco

First time here. A quaint place. Excellent service. Food was delicious. Good selection of BBQ meats. Prices very reasonable. We will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Sandwich, Mac and Cheese

Joseph Harry

The meat is good but a bit pricey. I would recommend the sauces they are good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jacqueline Hurst

Rudy’s service was great and their food was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isaac Hedges

This was the most mediocre BBQ I’ve ever had. The meat was cooked well, but nothing was seasoned from the meat to the potatoes and other sides, all very bland. Overall not worth the trip, not sure how they have such high reviews.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Manny Vee

Food was great and made quickly. Place was very well decorated for fall. Waiter was cool and answered all of our questions. All I suggest is some more pictures on the menu. Can’t wait to go there again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

N Pev

Finally found a good BBQ place without going back to Texas! Brisket was tender and flavorful. Can never go wrong with cole slaw as a side. Tried both BBQ sauces. The spicy has a good kick to it. Definitely will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tre Fuller

amazing atmosphere i took my wife here for lunch today and the mac and meat was absolutely bomb!! the sweet tea hit realll good! good job rudy, thank you for everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cynthia Fish

Menu has changed, but not in a bad way. Good food, great dry rub wings! Service was fabulous. There was a mix-up with our pumpkin roll to go dessert, but we should have looked in the box before leaving. When we got home, there were different sauces in the box. Oooops, lol!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

RL Dale

Had the BBQ brisket, FF and Mac/cheese take out.. excellent all around.
The sauce and meat was reminiscent of Beale Street in Memphis. Very good ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich

Shawna Wilson

Brisket Sandwich was piled high with meat. Excellent dining experience and staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich

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