In my opinion, it is always worth the drive! We live in Noblesville and any time that we're in the area, this is one of the two places that we're definitely stopping at. I always get the rib tip dinner, and the tips are always tender and juicy. The mac and cheese, baked beans and cole slaw are my 3 favorite sides (in that order). To be honest, I haven't tasted much else there. My husband also likes the rib tips, but also usually orders a pulled pork sandwich as well (you know, for later). The drive-thru line is usually quite long (a clear indication of their popularity), but there is a walk-up window and the ability for you to order ahead via their website. The people who work there seem to take pride in the roles that they plan within the business and always provide good service. There is no dining room and no picnic tables, so your only option is to carry-out, but they wrap the food up tight so that it's still warm when you get home. This also prevents the sauce from spilling out of your foam box as. read more

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My wife and I split the order of ribs. This is the second time we've done this and we don't understand how this place doesn't have 4+ stars. It has been consistently amazing! The food is extremely flavorful & tender. The rib sauce is wonderful. We got through the line quickly and the staff was great. We will certainly be back. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - 1/2 of 1 order of ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was a nice welcome to Indy!!! I decided that I had a taste for BBQ. I'm from MS and this BBQ felt like home. In ordered the large rib tips with baked beans and green beans. I also got sauce on the side and on my tip tips. For dessert I ordered a sweet potato pie. The ribs tips taste like a family reunion on the fourth of July. They will filled with love, flavor, and you taste the razzle dazzle from the grill. The rib tips were delicious and the most flavorful bbq I've had in a while. If that's how the tip taste, I know the whole rib is good . My baked beans taste like KFC's baked beans from back in the day (loved it). My greens beans were flavorful. I wish my side sizes were bigger. Great bbq!!! read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Sweet potatoe pie - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Should be called kings bones and fat. Super overpriced and under portioned for what you get. Two of my four ribs were mostly fat they were all skinny. Just had a meal and still hungry and like I ate a small stack. Sides were in a small tiny plastic container. read more

Not our first visit and won't be our last. King Ribs is our go to place for ribs. This visit didn't disappoint. We visited during the week a little after lunch time. We used the sometime thru and got thru the line fairly quickly. Keep in mind, weekend will be a longer wait. As usual, we were greeted cheerfully at the drive thru window. The ladies working the drive thru window are such a joy! The ribs were juicy and tender as was the chicken. The sides that come with the dinners are way too small. So if you want more - order the large sides. Overall, we always enjoy King Ribs! read more

Wednesday special was very good. Looking forward to going back again when I'm in Indianapolis. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - On of my favorite Chicken special, try it, it will be one of your favorites too - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I should have known when the line was short to go elsewhere ‍The quality of King Ribs has deteriorated over the years. I ordered rib tips sliced thin and at least 75% were burnt and inedible. I hate wasting my money. read more

I purchased large rib tips on New Years Eve and I was so disappointed they intentionally put nice ones on top of the container and underneath were just scraps of dried out pieces of meat I wouldn't give my dog. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I grab kings ribs at least 1 or twice a month we love the rib tips and the chicken breast. The Mac n cheese is a hit and miss but that's just what I mostly order the other sides are pretty good as well. read more

King ribs is a hit and miss you may get good ribs one time the next not so good . The ribs have been pot boiled then put on the grill sometimes there tuff and you can chew them or enjoy your ribs..... read more

Stopped by this afternoon after we decided we wanted some ribs. Let me start by saying that the smoke rolling off their smokers smells absolutely delicious and my mouth was watering before we even ordered. Went through the drive through and purchased a couple of rib tip dinners with sauce on the side and some Mac n cheese to enjoy at home. The meat was tender and the smoke flavor was awesome! The mild sauce was a perfect compliment as it was just the right combo of tangy and spice. Mac and cheese was enjoyed as well and so creamy! We will definitely be back. We both ate and still have enough food for another meal to enjoy later. Staff was friendly and quick too! read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Large mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Ordered thru door dash Got a text then a call from driver trying to extort more tip for due to distance. She didn't think the 11.62 dollar tip was not enuff for her $1 per mile tip formula. When food finally got to us kings rib dripped the ball on us as well. Ordered a lg, tip mixed sauce, lg baked bean and a lg potato salad Got a heavily salted lg tip, lg sauce and lg potato salad Am genuinely upset about this meal because I broke a meat fast for this one meal. read more

i asked for ribs i got jerky ! this used to be my favorite place in indy not anymore . we asked for mild on one hot on the other instead of using a pen to indicate which is which .., they put sauce on one and no sauce on the other . i live in kokomo so hopefully they will replace my food. also online it says special 10$ on sunday . don't you no i paid 34 for two dinners read more

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Still good! Great drive though pick up. Still going strong! Prices has gone up as with everything else. read more

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My sister and I have been to Kings Ribs (West 16th Street) MANY times. I'm not certain if it has changed hands, but this visit we were not thrilled! Normally, there had been a problem getting what was ordered--order 1/2 chicken all white (pay $1.50 extra) and you just get mixed. That happened this time also). It's difficult to check the order since it's all wrapped in plastic. Also, the potato salad has always been good; this time the potatoes were not done and the seasoning wasn't right. You EXPECT the food to be the same every time--at least good. So sad... read more

Food and service are excellent!! Ribs so good. Hot sauce is HOT! My friend and I drove down Keystone on the weekend and it was better than I thought it could be!! Coleslaw is excellent and potato salad reminds me of growing up in the south. A truly unique place with everyone working hard. read more

The tips and chicken are my go too! I get it without a sauce. I'm not crazy about their BBQ sauce. Also, I love their Cole slaw. It taste like KFC. I've been here multiple times and I would come back again. read more

Great food that's always delicious. I don't live close but am always happy to make the trip. Reasonably priced and always great service.

Always good!! An Indianapolis staple that will never fail you. Best sauce, EVER!! Spicy or the mild is delicious and can be on anything. Ribs and chicken are delicious but my favorite is the rib tips. Only issue is once you have them from the King, nothing else tastes right. This is always my hometown recommendation. Don't let the long line scare you, they move you through pretty fast. read more

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Oh goodness it was good! Ok yeah the wait was forever but it was so worth it. We got the 1/2 chicken special (Wednesday), 1/2 slab or ribs and tips. Sides Mac n cheese and baked beans. Everything was delicious. Ribs super tender, chicken not dry and tips melt in your mouth practically. Staff was nice. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Tips - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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On 12/14/24 around 4.15p, I ordered a tip dinner with mild sauce, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and potato salad. I only ate 6-7 tips, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese. I didn't eat anything else after this meal. 5-6 hours later I experienced food poisoning symptoms. I contacted the restaurant on 12/15/24 at 12.24p and spoke to a gentle communicating my issue. He asked apologized and told me to have a good day. I don't want anything from this restaurant. I just want to make others aware and wanted to make the restaurant aware of this issue. I will not eat at this restaurant again and I will spread the word to others. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have driven by here many times and there is always a line, but this day I decided to actually stop and I'm so glad I did. I went around 7:30 on a Friday and for some reason there was no line. I zipped right up and ordered. I ordered rib tips and a pulled chicken sandwich and two order of green beans. Typically when I order via the drive thru there is always something wrong with my order but my order was all there! Once home it was amazing. The chicken tasted very fresh and my husband said the ribs were fantastic. We got the mild sauce with hot on the side and mixed them. Perfection. I can now see why there is always a line and I will certainly be one of the cars in line again very soon! read more

I know this place is popular but I had a hard time with the lighter fluid taste and the heavy charred ribs. Maybe it was an off day but I am not taking a chance when I can count on Smoking Barrel BBQ to deliver every time I visit. read more

4 stars. Charcoal BBQ is the best in my book! And you can see the smoke & smell the deliciousness as you pull in. The line is rather long and it moves slowly. I would recommend getting out of your car and walking up to the window. Or, if you are placing an order over $40, you can call ahead. However, there is still a wait because they wait until you arrive to package the order, but you'll have priority...or so they say! If using the drive thru, you place your order at the second menu board. I somehow missed doing that, but they were very gracious and took my order at the window. Apparently, it's a common rookie mistake. There's a daily special Monday thru Thursday, only. We tried the chicken/tips combo, 1/2 rack ribs, Mac n cheese, baked beans, mild and hot bbq sauce. Everything was very well packaged. Not a single leak or spill. I was impressed. Chicken: phenomenal! Even the white meat was tender and juicy Tips: Maybe 6 large tips came in the combo; they were kinda tough, but we managed to eat all but one 1/2 rack: about 6 large bones, the tips were tough, but the meat along the bone was perfect Mac n cheese: skip it, it's not cheese-y, and was a bit of a disappointment Baked beans: decent, but nothing exciting; I would get them again, though Mild sauce: sweet and savory, perfect for kids Hot bbq sauce: definitely has a KICK!, ask for a side for $0.75, or do a mix of mild n hot; not kid friendly It's worth saying again...The bbq chicken was phenomenal! I only wish they served fries!!! read more

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Went to get a large Tip, yesterday asked for hot sause, and got sweet , and the Tips was so tough& so large not happy, but this is the second time this has happem , not too happy. Have a wonderful day. read more

When the meat is grilled right, it's really good. I usually get the rib dinner that comes with two sides. They offer two sauces, hot or mild, and I like to order them mixed for a tasty combo. Occasionally, there are times when a rib is burned by the fire resulting in burnt, unchewable pieces. They have daily specials Sunday through Thursday. It's not uncommon to see a long line wrapped around their property spilling onto Keystone especially on the weekends. That's usually a good sign that a place is good, but be prepared for a wait. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Sunday Special - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I give King Ribs Bar-B-Q a five star rating. They get your order right by double checking what you had ordered. The food there is so delicious no matter what you order. Every order is made to order and it's drive thru, it's not always about the speed of getting the order out, it's about accuracy of the order. If you're ever in the area do try them out! read more

Ok so I been going to king ribs on Georgetown. I go once a week and they have been rude Everytime. I also tip pleasantly. I do have a tough order and they never got it right. Today I decided to try the kings ribs on keystone and I don't regret it. Not only did they get my order correct I had extra extra sauce and my meat was done , no pink, and on top of that one of there employees bizi helped me fix my car. What a service. Never felt so comfortable with employees from a restaurant as I did today. The ladies taking orders were so patient with my crazy order and Leroy who is one of the grillers really took his time making sure my the meat had no pink. I will now always go to this location. Thanks yall. I appreciate the hospitality yall showed my family and I today!!!! read more

Phenomenal food. Be sure to get there early but be prepared to wait...their popularity will result in a long drive-up wait, but it is SO worth it. read more

The best pork barbecue I've had in a long time. The mild barbecue sauce is perfect addition to this delicious entrée. I would order it again. read more

Best of the best. Have not found a north side BBQ joint that can compete with these ribs

Ordering at King Ribs is really easy and COVID friendly. You order in your car and simply wait to get to the window to get your food. I think it simplifies things by making the process very easy for every one! We really enjoyed the rib tips and the full slab, it was plenty of food! We will definitely be back again! Delicious! read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Rib tip, full slab and a large Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love King Ribs! Their meat is so tender and flavorful. We typically will get barbecued chicken and rib tips. We love the bite sized pieces of ribs. Periodically I will get a pig's foot. No one else in my family eats pig's feet, but I think they are Yum! This restaurant is all drive through and walk up business. The line of cars for the drive through is usually very long. You can sit in line for an hour or more. There is also a walk up window. We normally park and go to it. It is a lot faster. The longest I've waited is 15 minutes when ordering at the window. The food is worth the wait! read more

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Drive up or walk up only. No dine in. These ribs are the very best. 5 star. High quality meat for starters. I have always had thick healthy slabs. Perfect smoke. The sauce- regular or hot is awesome. It's a thinner sauce and partners well with the meat. Near perfect spares. The sides are good but I go there for the ribs. Price point is decent. The service is great and helpful. Best spare ribs in Indy and possibly the state ... maybe the midwest. Seriously. read more

They forgot my bread on a $50 order. The cashier was lost The rude lady who I spoke to next hung up on me. The manager was mad bc I said the F word. All good tho, Uber eats just refunded me $19 for my troubles. I will never ever support this location again, only 16th street. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Uber eats refunded me bc of their horrible service. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is another one of my favorite spots to get barbecue. I usually get the same thing every time I go, rib tip dinner, mild sauce, with macaroni and cheese and baked beans. I will say that the majority of the time they are SUPER busy.....I mean cars wrapped around the building type of busy. Planning and timing are EVERYTHING when going here, unless you don't mind the wait, which could be 45 minutes or more depending on the day and time. On this particular day I was fortunate enough to get there early, thank goodness. They only offer drive thru service, along with walk up service as well, which some people choose to do if the drive thru line is too long. As far as the food, they have a variety of meat options including ribs, chicken, pork on bun and beef on bun, along with pigs feet (if that's your thing). The sauce is to die for, just the right spice, they offer it in mild, medium and hot for you brave souls. They also sell their sauce by the gallons if you are addicted to it. They offer what I consider to be typical barbecue sides, and a few desserts. As mentioned on this day I got my go to meal. The service was great as always, but the food was just okay. The rib tips were mainly just chucks of bone with meat here and there as if maybe they had gotten to the end of the rib. The baked beans were delicious as always, but the Mac and cheese was a bit dry on this day and lacked a little of the flavor it usually has. Overall not a bad experience at all. I will definitely go back as this a nice treat to have every now again...!!! read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Drive thru @ King Ribs (Keystone Location) - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped in yesterday afternoon For the first time based on a friends reference and also yelp and had barbecued chicken along with a couple ribs Baked beans and coleslaw The service was very friendly and quick and the food was also very good all at a fair price. We will come back read more

I know exactly what you're thinking.."The best location is the one on 16th Street!" Listen I was right there with you until I decided to give this location another try and I was NOT disappointed. My meat was actually smoked, I could taste the BBQ flavor! The quality of the meat it self was much different than I've had from that location in the past as well. It was actually meaty! Not super fatty like before. And I actually received a nice amount of food for this time as well in my rib dinner. I love how it's a drive through too. The line was long but it moved fairly quickly. I'll definitely be back to this location. read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - ows pork in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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There's a reason you'll usually find the line of cars winding twice around the building from lunch till dinner. Yummy BBQ and surprisingly fast, especially for how much they offer on their menu. They are also the nicest people EVER. They are always so busy, yet I've never been greeted with even the faintest of a scowl. I took my little buddy there for the first time yesterday and had to make him a little makeshift plate in the car, for the ride home, because the smell made him so hungry he couldn't wait. Nothing but mouth smacking joy and squeals of happiness coming from the backseat all the way home. Love this place! read more

King Ribs Bar-B-Q - King Ribs BBQ Chicken quarter and macaroni and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Amazing service. I loved the rib tips. 10/10 would recommend this food will have you in heaven speaking to Jesus himself how good it is. I cannot even say how delightful this food was. read more