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    King Ribs BBQ

    3.7 (205 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Rib Dinner with Cole slaw & Mac/cheese Mild Sauce
    John B.

    St Louis style ribs with a good flavor and chew. Everyone told me about the sauce and I chose the mild and it was delicious. Drive thru makes it easy!

    Ribs / Chicken Combo
    Aaron D.

    I got the chicken and the ribs , bones were falling right out if the meat, delicious...i got the mix sauce had some heat but not to much , service was great lady was really nice and made sure she had order correct, the cooks even came out an checked to see if we were enjoying the meal an we definitely were.

    Mrs. Freda was awesome, she took my order at the drive-through window, and her customer service made my day. She has such a beautiful spirit, and I enjoyed my interaction with her as I paid for and picked up my order. The second time I came (I went inside), I was almost sad to see that Mrs. Freda didn't take my order because she was working the window again, so from now on I see myself taking the drive-through, just for an excuse to have my order taken by Mrs. Freda. Also, I took my ribs back to my coworkers, everyone enjoyed them. The sauce is one of the best I've ever had. However, I do think some of the rib tips were on the tough side. Some of them were very hard and would barely rip apart. But regardless, I enjoyed them. And I'll be back.

    Ribs, baked beans, and Mac & cheese
    Emm M.

    This is the best BBQ in Indy hands down. You need to try this. I got the ribs with hot BBQ sauce and Mac& cheese and baked beans. The ribs were insane. Smoked to perfection. The BBQ sauce was so so good. It was tangy, sweet, and spicy. Both sides were great too, especially the beans. The cashier was friendly and my meal came out quick. I met the chef/owner when he was walking around the dine in area and he was friendly, too. The inside is very cozy and has a vintage look. Overall this is simply the best BBQ in Indy. Do big delay get out and try it ASAP.

    Older short lady taking orders has a wonderful spiritand was so kind. Not to mention that my food was so good Had the rib-tip dinner with mac, greens and potato salad. I'm sitting here trying to save it and not eat it all at once Thanks so much

    For $16 and the customer service was horrible I will never buy from this place again .hope the file for banckruptcy
    Dumond D.

    16$ for that plate and the costumer service was horrible never going back hopefully they file for bankruptcy......

    I didn't like the rude service I received from Briana from 16th St location today. I didnt even bother eating my food because of the customer service she gave me. 30 bucks down the drain smh. To go back and forth with a customer who has pictures and receipts and to tell me what I ordered, which matched my receipt and say I didnt order that is insane, to tell me I didnt order something ( which I did, its the receipt and they put it in my order was even more insane) all of this back and forth because you gave me the wrong side of what I didnt want or pay for and didnt give me what I wanted and paid for and we confirmed it over the phone is even more insane! To tell me to take it up with Doordash cuz yall don't deliver is A+ Customer Service. Good job Briana on your first impression with a new and non returning customer.

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    8 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Food was great. Lots of food for the price, staff was very friendly. Would definitely eat here again if I am ever in town again.

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    3 years ago

    It's a nice place just needs better customer service and more options and the sides are not that great to me

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    3 years ago

    They have great rib tips and mild sauce! They're close to my house and provide good service

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    Food was just okay. Very greasy and oily and not as flavourful as I would have liked.

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    3 years ago

    I love their food and the employees are so nice and the restaurant is clean and fast and I would recommend people to you

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    4 years ago

    The day I discovered this restaurant while visiting Indy it's definitely a must go to delicious and friendly customer

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    7 years ago

    To be a non TEXAS BBQ joint, it's pretty pretty doggone good ! Pretty pretty good .I'm there for work , been there 4x !!!!

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    Real Deal Q Baby....GOOD Q made by GREAT people....

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    Ask the Community - King Ribs BBQ

    Big Hoffas

    Big Hoffas

    4.4
    (921 reviews)
    18.4 mi
    $$

    Big Hoffa's was a great meal and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. I ordered the…read morehalf rack of ribs with seasoned fries, mac and cheese, and rolls. There was a lot of food for the price, and the ribs had plenty of meat on them. The fries were solid, and while the mac and cheese wasn't my favorite and reminded me a bit of cafeteria mac and cheese, I still left full and had leftovers to take home. The food was ready surprisingly fast, probably within 7 to 10 minutes. The staff was friendly throughout the visit and did a great job checking in on us, clearing trays, and making sure everything was going well. As for the atmosphere, I can appreciate the theme they were going for, even if it's not quite my style. The dining room is pretty dark, and the dark murals make it feel even darker. That said, the food and service easily made up for it. Overall, it was a really good experience and a place I'd happily visit again.

    Big Hoffa's was A-OK in my book! Came to Indy for a bball tournament and had some time to kill in…read morebetween games to grab some lunch. Hubby and I ordered a meal for two and it came with your choice of 2 meats plus ribs, and 2 sides along with bread rolls, and pickled veggies. We decided on the pulled chicken, brisket, ribs, with sides of Mac n cheese and bbq beans. Everything was delicious and very filling. Kinda sad that I didn't get to order dessert as we decided too late and didn't want to get back in line. Restaurant is set up where you're in line to place your order and pick up your order at the other counter. Line can get a little long but it goes by pretty fast. You then seat yourself and all the condiments, sauce, and drinks are all at different stations for self serve. There are plenty of seats inside and even a bar inside the restaurant. Very casual and kid friendly atmosphere.

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    This was one of the flickering lights
    This was one of the flickering lights
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    The 1834 sandwich
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    Trax BBQ

    Trax BBQ

    4.5
    (325 reviews)
    17.0 mi
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    Four of us had lunch here yesterday. Fantastic is all we can say! Brisket was awesome and the Mac…read more& Cheese is the BEST we have ever had. Will be back...

    I hate writing this because about a year ago Trax BBQ had some of the best brisket around. Back…read morethen the brisket was moist, flavorful, and you could actually request fatty or lean cuts. The fatty brisket especially was incredible. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly didn't even need sauce. This recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. Apparently you can't request fatty or lean anymore, and the brisket I received was so dry it literally crumbled apart like beef sawdust. There was basically zero fat left on it, which also meant very little flavor. For the first time ever, the sauce wasn't optional... it was rescue equipment. The ribs were okay, but even they weren't what they used to be. They used to have that perfect fall-off-the-bone texture, and now they were just kind of there. Not terrible, just disappointing compared to how good this place once was. I'm not trying to trash Trax because I know how great they can be. That's actually what makes this frustrating. It feels like the brisket went from "Texas smokehouse masterpiece" to "beef jerky with a college degree."

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    Seating area. Scarlet Lane towards the back.
    Seating area. Scarlet Lane towards the back.
    Chicken wings, dark meat chicken, lean brisket, broccoli salad, pickles, coleslaw, yummy bread, and green beans
    Chicken wings, dark meat chicken, lean brisket, broccoli salad, pickles, coleslaw, yummy bread, and green beans
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    Smokin' Barrel BBQ

    Smokin' Barrel BBQ

    4.6
    (78 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    This was definitely a different setup compared to most. This small establishment is run out of the…read moreSertoma Community Center on the southeast side of the Indy Metro area. It does not look as though you are entering a restaurant when you approach, but you are. I think they are configured more for takeout, but they have access to the large event area with cafeteria-style seating. So there is plenty of room to eat in if you'd prefer (which we did). The hours seem a little limited so be sure to check before you go. The menu, including the specials, is on a white board as you walk in. The selection is streamlined, BBQ-dominated and carnivore-oriented (other than the sides). The system is a walk-up and order from the kitchen doorway. My wife chose the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans while I opted for the Chopped Chicken Sandwich with Kickin Coleslaw. The food was very good. The proprietors were very friendly and engaging, and that was a plus. The prices were quite reasonable. With drinks and tip, it was about $14 each. My wife actually took enough away from hers for another meal, so it was a good deal. Our daughter and son-in-law live close, so we hope to try this place again when we visit.

    I would like to start off by saying the staff was incredible, very friendly from the time we walked…read morein. We ordered 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Sides consist of Mac n cheese, fries and banana pudding. 1/2 rack of ribs - Excellent Pulled pork - Excellent Banana Pudding - Excellent Mac~N~Cheese - Excellent Brisket - I made the mistake of getting chopped brisket, I feel as the sliced brisket would have been an entirely different review. I tried the brisket and didn't eat it after the initial first bite as I liked the pulled pork better.

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    Smokin Barrel New Palestine location
    Smokin Barrel New Palestine location
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    Pulled Pork
    Storefront for Smokin' Barrel BBQ

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    Storefront for Smokin' Barrel BBQ
    Bar-B-Q Heaven

    Bar-B-Q Heaven

    3.3
    (97 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Been coming here for years. It is a staple in Indy for ribs, and BBQ in general. My go-to orders…read moreare the rib tips and the pig feet. You can order the meat only or get a dinner that includes 2 sides and your choice of bread (white, wheat, or cornbread). They provide very generous portion sizes. The rib tips are the best that I have had in Indy thus far. They are tender and the seasoning they use is delicious. You could eat them without any sauce. However, the sauce is what takes it over the top for me. They offer sweet, medium, hot, or they will mix the sauces for you. The hot has a pretty good kick as a warning if you are sensitive to spice. I recently tried the Bar B Q bun, which is essentially a pulled pork sandwich. The pork is finely shredded and the sauce is poured on top of the pork. It's almost a fork and knife sandwich, as the bottom bun gets soaked in the sauce. Their sides have definitely reduced in quality over the years. I recently tried the mac and cheese and greens. As a note, they only have greens Friday - Sunday and they often times run out on Sunday if you do not get there early. The mac and cheese was dry and had little flavor. The greens, which used to be my favorite in the city, reminded me of cooked spinach and weren't seasoned. The service remains great. With the amount of people waiting while I was there, they were friendly and efficient. I wanted to order chess pie and there were not any readily available behind the counter. They told me they had some coming out of the oven in the kitchen if I was willing to wait and they brought it over once done. It is carry-out only, so be prepared to take it elsewhere to eat. You can call ahead to place your order as well.

    We went for lunch today- everything tasted great. The staff were kind and helpful. They have a…read morepatio you can eat on but we took it to go. I got the BBQ bun dinner with mac and cheese and green beans. I liked the flavor of it all. I wish I got the sauce on the side for the sandwich as my bun was drenched by the time I ate it. I will come back!

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    Outside
    Rib tips
    Rib tips
    Bar-B-Q Heaven

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