3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Indianapolis, IN

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in Indianapolis, Indiana. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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KING RIBS BAR-B-Q

3145 West 16th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46222 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

1 Slab 1 Order of Ribs 1/2 Slab Rib Dinner Small Tips Tip Dinner Large Tips Whole Chicken Pork on a Bun 1/2 Chicken Beef on a Bun 1/4 Chicken Chicken on a Bun Tips / Chicken Combo 1 Pound Bar-B-Q Shoulder Ribs / Chicken Combo Bar-B-Q Pig’s Feet 1 Pound Bar-B-Q Beef Cole Slaw Baked Beans Potato Salad

King Ribs Bar-B-Q serves delicious ribs, chicken, and tasty sides. Their large dining room offers a wide menu with daily specials for more variety. They are the first in Indiana to offer a drive-through barbecue, focusing on fast and friendly service without compromising quality. Their award-winning ribs and homemade BBQ sauce are customer favorites. The menu has something for everyone, from smoked BBQ to fresh salads. You can also enjoy drinks like Coke and pink lemonade. King Ribs Bar-B-Q provides on-site catering for events and also has a location at 4130 N Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis. They work hard to serve high-quality food every day and support their community. Gift cards are also available for barbecue lovers to enjoy their flavors anytime. King Ribs Bar-B-Q offers daily specials, including a Rib Dinner for $13.99 on Sunday, a Slab for $26.00 on Monday, a Tip Dinner for $13.99 on Tuesday, and a 1/2 Chicken Dinner for $8.99 on Wednesday.

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Price:

Bar-B-Q Chicken (1/2): $5.25
Special Starts from $4.00
Sides Starts from $1.99
Desserts Starts from $4.25
Rib & Chicken Combo's Starts from $15.77

Contact:

(317) 488-0223 (317) 488-9702

Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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CITY BARBEQUE

621 West 11th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46202 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

Blue Ribbon Chips and Queso Hush Puppy Basket Basket of Fries 50 Wings Founder's Plate Two Meats Two Sides City Sampler The Motherload Family Pack Texas Pastrami Reuben Pastrami Sandwich Dirty Bird Not a Sloppy Joe Pulled Pork Pulled Chicken LoLo's Pulled Pork Nashville Hot Chicken More Cowbell Smoked Turkey Beef Brisket

City Barbeque and Catering offers classic barbecue fare in a down-home setting. Their menu includes award-winning BBQ, hearty sandwiches, handmade sides, fresh salads, and tasty desserts. They smoke all meats on-site for the best flavor. Every dish is made with care including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, Amish chicken, turkey breast, and special sausage. They cater to all events from weddings and company picnics to family reunions, offering dine-in, carry-out, and full-service BBQ buffets. Their fresh sides and desserts make every meal special. Their smoked brisket is tender, juicy, and full of Texas flavor. All their meats are gluten-free. Just order them without the bun or Texas toast. For big groups, City Barbeque and Catering offers party packs and large sides to make sure everyone gets a hearty meal.

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Price:

Chips & Queso Pack $18.49
Pitmaster Nacho Pack $36.89
Taco Pack For 6 $36.89
Taco Pack For 12 $73.79
Feeds 4 6 $73.79
Feeds 8 10 $122.99
Feeds 14 16 $184.49
Feeds 20 24 $245.99
Full Slab Of Ribs $36.89
Half Slab Of Ribs $22.19
6 Wings $11.09
12 Wings $20.89
18 Wings $30.79
50 Wings $79.99
Gallon Of Sweet Tea $7.39
Gallon Of Unsweet Tea $7.39
More Cowbell $12.29
Beef Brisket $12.29
Texas Style Sausage $8.59
Two Triple Que Tacos $9.89
Three Triple Que Tacos $14.79
Two Green Chile Tacos $9.89
Three Green Chile Tacos $14.79
Half Bird $15.99
Breast/Wing $12.29
Leg/Thigh $9.89
Adult Tenders $12.29
One Nashville Hot Tender $3.49
One Chicken Tender $3.49
Nashville Hot Tenders $12.29
Full Slab Of Ribs $36.89
Half Slab Of Ribs $22.19
Individual Rib Bones $3.69
Rib Bone Tuesday $2.29

Contact:

(317) 333-6234

Sun-Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE INDIANAPOLIS

3645 Vincennes Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268 Directions

Specialty:

St. Louis-Style Spareribs Baby Back Ribs Baby and St. Louis Combo All-American BBQ Feast Feast For 2 Georgia Chopped Pork and BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich Iris' Comeback Chicken and Cajun Chicken Sandwich Dave's Favorite Burger Hickory Chicken Sandwich Ultimate Burger Smokehouse Grilled Cheese Whole Harvest Pumpkin Pie Harvest Pumpkin Pie Slice

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Indianapolis serves wood-smoked meats and sides in a Western-themed setting. This award-winning BBQ spot offers smoked meats, burgers, and sandwiches. They have always known that the best ribs come from street vendors with big smokers, just like in the Deep South. Their Pitmaster, "Famous" Dave Anderson has won top BBQ awards. He knows everything about BBQ and has spent his life perfecting it. You can dine in, get takeout, or order catering for your event. Their catering team takes care of the details, whether you choose delivery or a self-serve buffet. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Indianapolis makes sure your meal is easy and delicious. Gift cards are available for your loved ones.

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Price:

Signature Sampler Platter $21.00
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers Appetizer $12.00
Southside Rib Tips Appetizer $13.00
Cheese Curds Appetizer $11.50
Burnt Ends Appetizer $14.00
Fried Pickles Appetizer $9.50
Onion Strings Appetizer $8.00
Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips $8.00
Mac & Cheese Bites $8.50
Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad $15.25
Chicken Caesar Salad $15.25
Cedar Plank Salmon $20.00
Fresh Garden Side Salad $6.00
Caesar Side Salad $6.00
Dave's Award-Winning Chili $6.00
BBQ Stuffed Baked Potato $11.75
Pick 1 Combo $19.00
Pick 2 Combo $21.00
Pick 3 Combo $23.00
Baby & 1 Meat Combo $25.00
Baby & 2 Meats Combo $29.00
Lunch 1 Meat Platter $11.75
Lunch 2 Meat Combo $13.25
Lunch 3 Meat Combo $14.75

Contact:

(317) 824-0200 (877) 833-9335

Mon-Sun: 11am - 9pm

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