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    Frank's Backyard BBQ

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Outdoor seating

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    The Sampler
    Javier G.

    First time. Delicious!!! Great service, you order at the counter, food comes out quick. I ordered "The Sampler", came with 1/4 pulled pork, 1/4 brisket, 1/4 burnt ends, 1/2 Memphis style baby back ribs, 2 homemade cornbreads and pickled red onions and pickles, I chose not to get pickled jalapeños. Ordered southern style green beans at an additional charge. Worth it. The meats were tender, juicy and very flavorful. I shared and still had leftovers. I've tried a few bbq places in NW Indiana, I will say Frank's Backyard BBQ is my #1 choice. Give them a try.

    Amber S.

    Food was great and service was quick! Nice find on the way to Chicago. Husband had the pulled pork which was great unsauced and then even better with the variety of bbq on the table.

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    Joee L.

    My son really wanted macaroni and cheese and we had 20 minutes for a dinner stop so to yelp I went and found Frank's. I will say we probably didn't order the best things for bbq as I wasn't really in the mood for bbq, so I ordered the burger. My son had a pulled pork slider and we ordered sides of macaroni and cheese and corn. The place was clean, no one was there when we got there around 5:30pm but had filled up by the time we left. We ordered at the counter and then the staff brought our food out. They had a kids corner which my son loved and didn't want to leave. The burger was ok. I don't think I would order it again. It just seemed to be missing something in my opinion and I can't put my finger on what. The macaroni and cheese was great. The corn, I didn't like nor did my son. It was too spicy for us, so if you like a spicy corn sitting in cheese this might be a hit for you. The pulled pork- not sure. I took a bite but since it was my sons I didn't put any sauce on it so I can't give it a fair assessment. I would definitely come back here to try bbq with different sides as the environment was homey, food was fresh and it's a local business.

    Italian beef! Yum

    Great little place, food was delicious!!! First time there, and I can say I was very impressed. So much food, needed a take home box.

    Brisket
    Rhett B.

    I discovered Frank's while playing disc golf at Lemon Lake. They were closed that day but I added it to my list. Last night, I made the 45 minute drive and it was worth it. Frank's sits on Highway 41 in an average looking building. There are picnic tables inside. You order at the counter. The menu is on a marker board. And there is 80s, 90s, and 2000s music blaring. The only combo plate they have is a 3x3 platter that comes with 3 meats, 3 sides, and 2 drinks. I picked brisket, pulled pork, and pulled ribs were the choice. They don't include the actual ribs in the platter. I don't know all the meats that are offered with the platter but they do have pork belly, chicken, and hot links. The first meat I had was the pulled ribs. The pulled ribs had their traditional sauce mixed in. It needed it or the meat would have been too dry. It was all right...a little tougher to chew than I like. Out of the 3 meats, it was the one I liked the least. My next meat was the pulled pork. This was phenomenal pulled pork. It was easy to chew and seasoned extremely well. Both sauces mixed with it well. I could have easily at another half pound of it. The third meat I had was the brisket. Just like the pulled pork, this brisket was bodacious. It was easy to chew with a good mix of fat marbled in with an excellent black pepper rub. Both sauces went with the brisket well. There are 2 sauces - a tangy traditional ketchup base and a sweet ketchup-vinegar base. Usually it takes a thicker sauce for brisket but both sauces went well with the brisket. Actually, the pulled pork and brisket were so good, I almost considered giving up being a sauceaholic. My 3 sides - potato salad, beans, and cheesy spicy corn. Outstanding Sweet jalepeno cornbread also came with it. The potato salad was a mix of mayo and mustard with the potatoes cut cubed. It did have that abomination known as celery in it though but was easy to pick out. Out of the 3 sides, I liked the beans the best as they were homemade with a smoky, thick taste. The cheesy spicy corn was weird to me. It was like queso with corn. There are other things on the menu I want to try like the belly bomb which is a jalapeño with cream cheese and brisket stuffed inside. The lady let me sample the pork belly and it was similar to the brisket with the fat adding to the taste but also kind of like white meat pork. I would recommend it. They had sweet tea too which makes this Bama boy happy and for Indiana, it was all right. I would recommend making it with real sugar (4 cups per gallon) instead of adding syrup though. Then it would be real Southern sweet tea. I will be making several.more trips to Frank's in the future.

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    Everything there is always so delicious. My favorite are the ribs, and the paninis are TO DIE FOR. Good portions for the price too

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    The BBQ was very tasty. Looking for to trying everything the serve in the near future.

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    1 year ago

    Delicious and ok prices. I mean bbq is usually expensive but it was aiight price wise. Would eat again.

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    2 years ago

    Can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Friendly employees, great little BBQ spot.

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    3 years ago

    AWESOME!!!!! Ava loves it there. Bunch of kisses!!!! The Ribs are amazing!!!! Ava loves the brisket burger!!

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    2 years ago

    Great BBQ. Will get again, want to try everything on the menu!!!!!! Would love to by the BBQ sauce.

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    2 years ago

    Voted number 1 in the region for three years in a row and the menu is great I've eaten the whole menu

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    4 years ago

    Food is amazing. Quick service and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend for a family.

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    Ask the Community - Frank's Backyard BBQ

    Hi! I'm looking for burnt ends. Do they have them and are they good?

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    Is franks BBQ gluten free?

    Our sauce and rubs are, but some menu items aren't, like our baked goods and mac and cheese 😊 hope this help. Call 219-552-1275 if you have anymore ingredients questions!!

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