City Barbeque

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City BBQ is sooo good. I love that you can do a platter of meats and get more meat without more sides. Every platter also comes with bread. It's fast casual so you order at the counter then pick up when it's ready. They even have outdoor seating which is nice! Food was great! Brisket was to die for. read more

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Bette W.

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This is our favorite place to get takeout and they have by far the BEST pickles, which I've talked about for easily a few weeks now.

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on a Saturday at 5:30pm the Fisher's City BBQ on Ambleside is out of ribs. we ordered at the counter for takeout. the brisket was so salty it was briney and the double meat portion was slim. the peach cobbler had 3 peach slices. the rest of the cup looked like mush and was not even good. highly disappointed. we will not waste $ to have a such a very unsatisfying meal again. (I have pics but do not see an upload option. Just imagine a pasty congealed blob and that was the peach cobbler.). read more

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They have a great deal on ribs on Tuesday. Only $1.99 per rib. I love their corn pudding and their baked beans. Their cobbler is great too. read more

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Thanks for the 5 stars! You just made our pitmasters smile bigger…

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Sue Y.

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I'm disappointed in the new menu options. Salad offerings have been all but eliminated leaving one option. I recognize this a barbeque restaurant but some customers are companions of barbeque lovers who need or want a lighter choice. Probably my last visit. read more

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Probably my mistake for ordering wings from a rib joint. Smaller than expected, a bit overcooked, but the biggest problem was they obviously dumped a shaker of salt on them. Totally inedible.... they went straight to the trashcan. Pass on their wings next time, I should've stuck with the ribs. read more

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Christmas Eve order. The turkey breast was honestly some of the best I have ever eaten and the triple que was ok. But we ordered a small 1/4 smoked ham that in the pictures from the website looked to be thin sliced or at least sliceable by us. What we got was chunks of ham like "the other end" of a pre-sliced ham you can get from the grocery store. It was dry and not at all what I expected from this place. We expected something that could be put on slider rolls for sandwiches for the kids as the picture on the menu showed. We love CB and had a great catering experience for my daughters high school graduation party back in June. Just disappointed in the quality and variance from the pictures of what we received this time. The website picture I posted for comparison was the 1/2 ham... I think. CB no longer lists the ham as I think it was just a holiday offering but you can see what we got for our $40. read more

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Jay D.

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It's been several years since we ate at a City Barbecue. We used to go to the one in Avon a lot. We decided to have lunch here today. We got the City Sampler I think it was. You could upgrade to pint sized sides for $5 more so we got macaroni and cheese and baked beans with brisket. They were good. We also ordered a corn pudding and some hush puppies and loved those. For me it would have been better with onions in the hush puppies. The meats were delicious with the exception of the sausage. I thought they used to have the smoked sausage but this was something different and I didn't like it but knowing that next time we will swap it out for another meat. The meats are flavorful enough for me as is. Their sauces have too much of a vinegar taste for me. I did like the spicy one. It's a little expensive for lunch but we still enjoyed it. read more

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Theresa P.

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Great food, friendly staff! The baked beans and Mac n cheese were spot on! Plus they give samples of meats before you buy! read more

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At mid-day, ordered food online. Food was just okay. The sides didn't seem fresh. The potato salad and hush puppies were the favorites. The consistency and flavor potato salad was great. The hush puppies were crisp on the outside and not dry, but fluffy on the inside. But the cole slaw's vinaigrette was oddly syrupy and the macaroni and cheese was mushy and bland. Parking is a bit tight, but there are dedicated spots for curbside pickup. read more

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James W.

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Thanks to everyone who worked on Thanksgiving! We had a hot turkey and ham meals with 4 sides. Our pickup time was 11:45am. They had ran out of gravy by then, but sent an employee to get more. My carry out was ready at 12:15. The food was all awesome! You might consider not scheduling so many pickups at 11:45!! I remained calm; some people did not. Happy Thanksgiving! read more

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Julie D.

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City BBQ provided fantastic food fory daughter's wedding reception. Everything was delicious and the City BBQ staff went the extra mile as far as the service provided -- loved the honeymooners bag put together for the couple! As the hostess, It was so lovely to leave everything to the City BBQ staff -- the food was replenished as needed & I really appreciated how everything was packed up & labeled at the end of the event. It was a great experience! read more

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Dena K.

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Has City BBQ changed hands? We use too love this place. Tonight I tried to order online, had questions, called, no one picked up the phone. Tried 4 times. On hold for over 5 min. each time. No one ever answered. Trying to order for 5 people, good sized order. Not sure we will ever try them again. Very disappointing. read more

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Angie B.

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Today was our second time door dashing City BBQ. The food came QUICK and hot which is great. The first time, the brisket was sliced nice and thin, juicy and awesome. Today, we bought $300.00 worth of food for dinner and left overs for Easter Dinner. The brisket was sliced thicker, a bit tough/over cooked. A good brisket needs to be sliced thin and should be slightly pink/smoke ring. It was still good but the first time was better. The original sauce is AMAZING. It's nice and smokey with a bit of a kick. The BEST sauce I've had in the Indy area. Most are sweet or too vinegary. We also had the wings and both times, we only get the drummies and I prefer flats. They are good and my husband loved them (he's a drummie guy), but why no flats? We also got the pastrami (I didn't try it because I don't care for pastrami) and my husband liked it as well as the Cole slaw. My favorite side is the baked beans. Great smokey flavor and the bits of brisket really shines. Mac and cheese is nice and creamy but could use more seasoning like garlic powder, salt..something, but still very good. When door dashed, everything comes packaged very well. No spills, nice and neatly packaged. They double bagged the order so the brown bag wouldn't split open and the order was complete. No missing items. We will order again for sure! read more

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Thanks for the detailed feedback, Angie! We're thrilled you enjoyed…

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Lesley M.

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This review pains me. City has been our "go to" for parties and we visit for carryout 2-4 times per month. Rib day "all the way." Until now. The last couple of visits have been so disappointing. I am pretty sure that the ribs were reheated from a least a couple of days ago. The outside meat was tougher than any jerky I have had. One rib was a tiny corner that was not large enough to even have a bone and the lil guy next to it had a partial one. I thought that the salad would be safe enough but one bite of the "bad" grape tomato proved me wrong. Something has changed there and I hope that can get back on track. read more

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Khamara K.

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City Barbecue is tricky. I've eaten here a handful of times and here's my final opinion ( Carmel and Fishers locations ) -The customer service is always welcoming - Expensive for the small portions you receive - Cornbread muffins 10/10 moist and sweet I always ask for a extra one - Baked Beans not my favorite - The corn is just corn - Corn pudding 10/10 - Mac and cheese nothing spectacular - Greens just okay - They do have wide selection of BBQ sauces to choose from which is nice Now the meat is touch and go it used to very moist and flavorful when they first opened but recently their brisket has been consistently dry along with with the chicken. They have their good days and their bad days. read more

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Been here many times, first time since Covid. Food has always been consistently good/great. Great way /place to order turkey and sides for Thanksgiving, and not overpriced for the convenience it provides. I had a turkey sandwich, no bread, green beans and corn pudding. I loved it all. I would say the only downside right now for me is that customers bus their own table. So the table is not sanitized between customers. Some may not care, but while we're still in Covid, I'll not dine in there. I was early, so likely first person at the table for the day. Carry out for me for the mean time. read more

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Gerry F.

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We have enjoyed this restaurant several times. The flavors are explosive. The ribs, pulled pork, brisket and side dishes are amazing and so tender. A fun atmosphere, casual experience and the prices are affordable. read more

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Myrna L.

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Food is wonderful!! I just keep going back for more brisket, corn pudding, and ribs..

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Jamie D.

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Would've given 5 if my pork would've been temperature hot. I got the pulled pork and fries, I love their fries and they did not disappoint. My husband got the brisket, Texas toast and baked beans he was happy with all of them. We also got the tea and lemonade which are delicious. read more

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Eric R.

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city barbecue smells like down home cooking and taste just as good. recommend! Good service as well

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Ron J.

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they have the best barbecue. It is absolutely delicious if you like barbecue this is the place to go.!!!!

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Wow! Super friendly crew. The ambiance is really cool with old barnwood siding throughout. Nice music playing. Very clean. Had the Not So Sloppy Joe, potato salad and iced tea. My friend had the 2 meat(brisket and pulled pork), green beans, corn pudding and lemonade. All made to perfection and homemade! I highly recommend City Barbeque and am looking forward to returning very soon! read more

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Robi T.

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I went on Tuesday on $1.99 a bone day. The ribs were hard and dried out. However, when I called it to their attention they gave me sausage to replace the ribs of equal value. read more

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Carrie M.

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Fishers City BBQ is amazing. They donated a lunch for our elementary school teachers and it was a huge success! We had just the right amount of food and everything was delicious! In addition, it was packaged, ready to go right on time! Amazing food AND customer service! Thank you City BBQ! read more

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In Fishers you are stuck with one of two chain BBQ places.. if you drive to a few surrounding areas about 30 minutes away you will find great BBQ . BBQ is supposed to be very moist and flavorful from the smoking .. here you will find convenient without driving mass produced BBQ. Very dry with not much seasoning or flavor from a long smoke where care and TlC was given to the smoking process .. Turkey, Brisket, pulled pork all very dry and expensive for what you get and lack of quality. Reason for two stars is for the fries read more

City Barbeque - Very very dry brisket , turkey and pulled pork .. not a lot of flavor .. usually smoked meats are really flavorful and juicy - Caterers Near Me - Fishers, Indiana

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Well worth the drive from Muncie!!! Food and service always excellent and peach cobbler is the best!!!

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We ordered the sampler. The judge sampler. Everything was great. My husband ate it for three days. The pulled pork was very tender not stringy but tender. The brisket was very nice and lean. I didn't taste the chicken. We got the beans and the green beans. The baked beans were delicious I don't like green beans cooked til they scream in pain but Jeff loved them. It comes with cornbread and Texas toast which were nice. The prices have gone up of course. The judge is now 34.99, not 29.99. I'm not a big carnivore so my liking it as much as I did says quite a bit. read more

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What are your favorite Secret Menu hacks around Indy? I throw a Smoked Sausage link on my Brisket sandwich at City BBQ with Pickles, Hot Sauce, Mayo, and Bourbon BBQ Sauce! read more

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We had the best ribs!! Service was excellent! Leftovers the next day -- also amazing! We'll be back read more

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So Cute!!!! Thanks for the shout out about our 'que! Are you a City…

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Stephen H.

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Just tried the Pastrami sandwich for lunch. Wow! Was so good! I recommend in trying it before it's no longer available.

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My family and I have enjoyed this place since it opened. We love the brisket and cowbell sandwich. The corn pudding/casserole is amazingly delicious. I love the variety of bbq sauce ranging from sweet to spicy. They also have a nice variety of sides. The banana pudding and chocolate cake is delicious. The food is always fresh. read more

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I absolutely love this place! I've gotten carryout several times and just ate in with a friend for the first time. The customer service was awesome inside and everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming. I'm not surprised, as the curbside to-go folks have always been in the best moods. Inside was clean, well maintained, and tables were thoroughly sanitized as soon as people left. I like all the food here but the banana pudding in to die for. The homemade caramel drizzle, perfect ratio of bananas/wafers/whipped cream/pudding, oh my goodness. It would be on my "last meal" menu. I also love the pulled pork and chicken for always being moist and flavorful, the corn pudding (I guess I love pudding, haha), and the baked beans with brisket. I like mixing the original, sweet, and brush fire bbq sauces but if I had to pick just one, I'd stick with original. When eating in, you can get as much sauce as you want, they are not stingy. I don't typically get soda anywhere but I love their homemade sweet tea mixed with their homemade lemonade (Arnold Palmer for the win!). Honestly, everything here is spot on and the prices are reasonable. Check this place out! read more

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Great place the food is good and service is excellent. I've never had a bad experience here

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Aw, how cute of a turkey decor! I love their banana pudding. Also, I decided to try their pumpkin pudding. I had the smoked beef brisket, sweet potato casserole, and apple juice. Thumbs up. read more

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City Barbeque - pumpkin pudding (I was questioning as I don't usu. eat pumpkin, but the other ingredients caught my attention and pudding was good). - Caterers Near Me - Fishers, Indiana

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You gotta have More Cowbell! ha! Thanks for the awesome review :)

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9367 Ambleside Dr
Fishers, IN 46038
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(317) 348-3448
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https://www.citybbq.com

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Hours

What time does City Barbeque open?

City Barbeque opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does City Barbeque close?

City Barbeque closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does City Barbeque take credit cards?

Yes, City Barbeque takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does City Barbeque serve alcohol?

Yes, City Barbeque serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does City Barbeque have TVs?

Yes, City Barbeque has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does City Barbeque have bike parking?

Yes, City Barbeque has bike parking.

Does City Barbeque have outdoor seating?

Yes, City Barbeque has outdoor seating options.

Does City Barbeque have parking?

Yes, City Barbeque has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Does City Barbeque have free WiFi?

Yes, City Barbeque has free WiFi.

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5.0(11 reviews)

10.6 mi

Pasha, shay, Tim, char... AMAZING!! It was 10:10 and it was…read moreclosing time, but this group wanted my family and I to have an unforgettable night and stayed open just a tad bit later than they had to. Working at restaurants most my life it meant a lot. Great team, super nice, would recommend to anyone in the Indy area!

We absolutely love Mills Catering LLC here at IU McKinney School of Law. We have had the…read moreopportunity to work alongside Anne and her amazing team on many occasions and the service is always top-notch. The food is amazing and everyone always comments on how it tastes great no matter what the menu is. Mills Catering LLC is a great company and I definitely would recommend them to anyone! Katherine L.

Mill's Catering food from our Laurel Hall wedding: Randall C. Photo credit: Stacy Able Photography

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Mill's Catering food from our Laurel Hall wedding: Randall C. Photo credit: Stacy Able Photography

5280 Bistro

4.7(9 reviews)

2.4 mi

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Awesome elevated comfort food menu…read more I was scrolling through my pictures from my trip to Indy and I saw a photo of a menu. Upon closer inspection, it hit me that I took the pic because I wanted to explicitly call out its awesomeness in this review. It is chalk full of dishes that sound like they came out of my dreams. Here are a couple noteworthy examples: 5280 PB & J - ok, this one didn't come out of my dreams, because I don't eat pork, but literally, if I discovered this two years ago before I went semi-kosher, I would be all over it. Roast pork loin, pepper bacon, fig & plum jam on a pretzel bun?! Yes, I did just rewrite the menu for you, but it should be shared with the world. Mr. Potato Head and Cheese - I once wrote has there ever been a match made in heaven that beats truffle and French fries? The answer is now yes, truffles and tater tots. This dish also includes grated parmesan and chopped garlic. Every other dish sounds as good as these, but I'm going to have to let you read the menu yourself. We ended up getting 4 Real Kettle Chips. I was not hungry. I had a ginormous omelet for lunch and I was still having problems buttoning my pants. Yet, once I saw these gorgeous kettle chips, I had to try some. And by some I mean I ate way more than my fair share (I wasn't even the person who bought them). They are generously topped with parmesan and at $4 its an absolute steal. Everything else on the menu is between $7 and $10, which is such a great deal for the quality of this food. We ran into the food truck outside Bier Brewery. Since this was the first brewery we stopped at during our Indy Brew Bus tour, I'm confident in saying I was still sober enough to truly appreciate the food. The owner of the bus is super friendly. I could tell he cared about providing great dishes. This continues my theme of reviews where I'm basically commanding everyone to support local! If you run into this food truck, you won't regret ordering a meal.

I tried their 3 special kolsch macho tacos via food truck. What are they? Braised chicken and…read moresteak, (I think) with different topping than on the menu (also I asked them to hold the salsa verde), corn tortilla and nacho chips. The braised meat was better than I expected because I am not a big fan of the braised flavor. The chips were crispy.

Sample of our seasonal goodies!

Freshest seasonal ingredients.

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Small Bites Catering

5.0(2 reviews)

26.0 mi

Small Bites Catering catered a surprise birthday party for my wife and did a fabulous job. The…read moreappetizers were not only delicious, the presentation was beautiful. And their prices are very reasonable. I will definitely hire them again as the need arises.

This is a small gem in down town Alexandria, IN. Shannon…read moreand her Mother have a nice variety of food with fresh salads and low carb options. I recommend you give them a try!

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Nameless Catering

4.3(43 reviews)

8.9 mi

After much research, we chose Nameless Catering for our daughter's wedding on May 7th. They are on…read moreLizton Lodge's recommended vendor list, and I had heard good things from friends. I am so glad we did! Wedding food is often so-so, but our guests gave the Savory Mexican buffet (taco & nacho bar) great reviews! We chose ground beef, chipotle chicken, and grilled BBQ shrimp, along with vegan seasoned black beans. It also included queso, cilantro-lime rice, fajita vegetables, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole, flour tortillas, and taco chips, along with other sauces and salsas. This menu was perfect for our vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests, too. We had quite a few leftovers, which we froze for easy summer meals (no leftover shrimp!!). The setup and serving team were great and kept the buffet well stocked. After booking Nameless Catering for the wedding, we decided to use them for the rehearsal dinner (also at Lizton Lodge) and chose their Signature Pasta menu. Again, this was the perfect choice. Though the per-person price seemed a bit high at first (though quite competitive), the quality and quantity of the food and the paper products made the cost worth it. I'd highly recommend Nameless Catering for your next wedding or other event.

Nameless Catering catered our 50th anniversary vow renewal on July 4th. It was very easy working…read morewith them from start to finish. Everyone was very accommodating and pleasant. We chose to have pasta. I was able to choose pasta and salads that would work best for our diabetic and vegan guests. Many guests commented on how delicious the food was. The caterer was very nice. I enjoyed meeting her and talking to her. I would definitely recommend this company.

Nameless Catering provided food, during various PitchFeast events at The SpeakEasy!

Rice and cooked veggies

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Kevin

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11

5

22 days ago

Paying for lots of fat... I love City Barbeque, but... the brisket has sooooooo much fat in it. I ordered the family meal tonight and specifically requested LEAN brisket as I have no gall bladder and do not digest fat well. It's never been a problem before. In the one pound of brisket, we measured 4.3 ounces of trimmed fat - more than 25%! That's quite a bit for "lean". It's quality falls far short of the $50 price tag. The food here is usually very good and the people are nice too. However, the quality of the brisket has declined substantially over recent years. Sadly, I'll have to move on to other higher quality options. read more

Bob R.

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1

0

8 years ago

City BBQ has top-notch food that makes me hungry every time I walk in. They always have the greatest customer service with a very cool restaurant. Alec and Drew were very helpful in helping me find food for a party I was having that night. Both were polite and help me find the right food for me. I am always happy to see my friends faces when I bring them City BBQ and I know they will go. read more

Jack M.

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4

0

10 years ago

Love the coleslaw. The chicken is great with the sauce they provide and the atmosphere is nice. We had a group and the staff handled us very well. My business has done some catering through them as well and they always deliver on my order. I know when I order it will be right. I would highly rocommend this place. read more

B.B C.

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16

7

12 years ago

Beautiful smokers greet you and the smell of hickory smoke will get you ready to devour some great bbq. Today is the grand opening. Ive eaten at several of them and this one does not disappoint! Get the More Cowbell sandwich...omg, youll luv it! read more

Brittany H.

265

4

3

11 years ago

I first tried city bbq in Carmel, so good! The one is fishers is just as good if not better! Love the family sized seating available, as we needed it when our parents were here! read more

Andrea C.

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10

2

5 years ago

Amazing food! Food is cooked well, hot and delicious! Yummy! Always order here when the family is over.

Jamie M.

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3

0

8 years ago

Great food. Quick to get it to you. Hardly ever a wait. Always hot. Service is excellent.

Rita C.

3

2

1

5 years ago

GREAT! Never have a problem with my food from them. Whether I go pick up or delivery.

Stacy C.

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50

0

12 years ago

Awesome BBQ! Potato Salad is the best. Service was awesome.

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