3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Indianapolis, IN

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KING RIBS BAR-B-Q

3145 West 16th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46222 Directions

Since 1990

Specialities:

✓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.

2026 Highlights: King Ribs Bar-B-Q complements your meal with delicious side orders, desserts, award-winning sauce, catering, a kids menu, drinks, and a Daily Special."

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Menu:

Bar-B-Q Chicken:
Whole Chicken $14.99
14 Chicken $5.25
12 Chicken $8.99
Bar-B-Q On A Bun:
Beef On A Bun $8.99
Chicken On A Bun $7.99
Pork On A Bun $7.99
SPECIALTIES:
1 Pound Bar-B-Q Shoulder $14.75
Bar-B-Q Pig'S Feet $5.50
1 Pound Bar-B-Q Beef $20.25
SIDE ORDERS:
Cole Slaw - Small $1.99
Cole Slaw - Large $6.99
Baked Beans - Small $1.99
Baked Beans - Large $6.99
Potato Salad - Small $1.99
Potato Salad - Large $6.99
Macaroni & Cheese - Small $1.99
Macaroni & Cheese - Large $6.99

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

Specialities:

✓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.

2026 Highlights: City Barbeque is a fast-casual barbeque restaurant serving authentic comfort food, including award-winning BBQ, huge sandwiches, homemade sides, fresh salads, and incredible desserts."

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License #201605171142056

Menu:

SANDWICHES:
Pulled Chicken $8.99
Not A Sloppy Joe $9.49
More Cowbell $12.99
Smoked Turkey $8.99
Lolo'S Pulled Pork $8.99
Chipotle Peach BBQ Chicken Sandwich $8.99
Smoked Chicken Sandwich $9.99
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage $7.99
Spicy Smokestack $8.99
CHICKEN:
18 Wings $25.99
6 Wings $9.99
Leg + Thigh $8.49
One Chicken Tender $2.79
12 Hand-Battered Tenders $29.99
50 Wings $69.99
8 Hand-Battered Tenders $19.99
Half Bird $12.99
Breast + Wing $9.99
St. Louis Ribs:
Individual Rib Bones $2.99+
Full Slab Of Ribs $29.99
Half Slab Of Ribs $17.99
SHAREABLES:
Basket Of Fresh-Cut Fries $7.99
Hush Puppy Basket $7.99
Fried Pickle Chip Basket $7.99
Blue Ribbon Chips And Queso $4.99
Basket Of Cheesy Bacon Fries $8.99
50 Wings $69.99
Pitmaster Nachos $9.99
6 Wings $9.99

Contact:

(317) 333-6234

Mon-Sun: 10:30am - 9pm

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE

3645 Vincennes Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

✓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.

2026 Highlights: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Indianapolis has a passion for authentic BBQ behind everything it does. The restaurant sources the highest quality meats and trims them like it’s in a competition."

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Menu:

Award-Winning Ribs:
St. Louis-Style Spareribs - 4 Bones $20
St. Louis-Style Spareribs - 6 Bones $24.50
St. Louis-Style Spareribs - 9 Bones $28.50
St. Louis-Style Spareribs - The Big Slab $33.50
Baby Back Ribs - 12 Baby $22
Baby Back Ribs - Big Baby $32
Burgers & Sandwiches:
Dave’S Favorite Burger $15
Ultimate Burger $16.75
Smokehouse Grilled Cheese $13
Georgia Chopped Pork $13
Texas Beef Brisket $15.50
Bbq Pulled Chicken $13.50
Hickory Chicken Sandwich $15
Iris’ Comeback Chicken Sandwich $13.75
Cajun Chicken Sandwich $15
Lil’ Wilbur Meals:
Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips $7.25
Rib Dinner $8.25
Kraft Mac & Cheese $7.25
Cheeseburger $7.25
Lunch Menu — Platter & Combo Specials:
1 Meat Platter $12
2 Meat Combo $13.50
3 Meat Combo $15.50
Extra Meat $4.00

Contact:

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

Mon-Sun: 11am - 9pm

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