We tried this based on the reviews and did takeout. When we ordered, the service was great and the lady at the counter was super nice when we picked up. The ambiance is casual, so it's a perfect place for a casual lunch or dinner. Food was average for bbq. Overall, it's a good spot if you want something consistent and casual. read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Tips - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Craving BBQ and no good local restaurants. Found Sahm's Smokehouse by search and decided to take a drive. Upon pulling up, they have an outdoor space with music and games as well as an indoor space. We chose to sit indoors and had the best server. All the staff was so friendly. My husband was immediately drawn to their bourbon selection. He said they have some that you just can't buy anywhere. As far as the BBQ, it was pretty good. I have high standards after living in the KC area for a few years. Ordered the brisket, lean trimmed and ribs. Used the sweet sauce and both meats were good. The hubs said the e cornbread was outstanding. I had the fried biscuits and apple butter. YUMMY!! This is worth the drive to Pendleton. We will definitely be back! read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Beef brisket, pork ribs - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

This restaurant is a bit tricky to find Located off a road w view of the Prison! After you go past that make a sharp left and you're right near a golf course & there it is on rite-Shams Smokehouse Small place far on the Wright look cozy, but they were having a private party so I could not enter Dining room is to the left probably not for a date night but good place for family or anybody to catch lunch or dinner The waitress was so nice her name was Anastasia. She is as beautiful as her name. Menu was short and easy to read & I ordered the burnt ends and they were too perfection. In fact, I ordered a second order to go. I definitely recommend and I will be back read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Menu - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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This was a meal to remember. Fried mushrooms with horseradish dip. Brussel sprouts, tender brisket and cinnamon biscuits with apple butter. We came very late, and called ahead so the food was ready when we got there. The service was great and food perfect. It is hard to find for newbies. It is down a golf course lane along some woods, not marked well. My parents struggled to find it. Wish there were more signage, but everything else perfect. read more

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By now, it's absolutely no secret that I tend to be a major fan of Sahm's establishments. I decided to go for a drive after picking up a new set of tires today. I headed up north a bit and found myself in the Pendleton area. I had no idea Sahm's Smokehouse was here. Quite literally, I saw a roadside sign and decided to visit (So yes. Roadside signs do work). This location reminds me a lot of the Sahm's spot at Heritage Lake in Coatesville, Indiana. Instead of being by a lake, this one is right next to Fall Creek Golf Club. It looks like an older building - I'd imagine it was something prior to Sahm's. I saw that they had a ramp up to the entrance and a couple accessible parking spots. The parking area is kind of on a slant - not exactly easy for wheelchair users - but I felt like they'd done the best they could and decided to stay. They do have an outdoor patio area. There's also another area that looks like an outdoor garden type spot. It kind of reminded me of downtown Indy's Athenaeum garden. However, it was hot and I decided to dine inside. The ramp going up to the entrance is a little steep. I had to hold on to the sides to actually make it. However, if you have upper body issues or limited ability to handle inclines you may want to make sure you're not alone. As I was exiting, I also noticed that the end of the ramp has a bit of a lip to it. If you hit that too fast, you're going to fall. I was glad I saw it as going downhill on a ramp is typically fun, however, there's no way I could have just let myself go. The glass doors lead into a hosting area. There's a family dining area to the left and a bar area to the right. I was seated in the bar area. It was obvious fairly quickly that they were understaffed. The employees present were making it work and maintained a positive attitude. The bar area is comfortable. It's rather casual and it was a nice spot to hang out. I had no intention of drinking, but I felt comfortable here. The menu was generally consistent with a smokehouse with a BBQ emphasis and items consistent with that theme. There were some solid sides, a full beer menu, and some handhelds. If you're used to the expanded Sahm's menu, this isn't it. I think it's broad enough to be satisfied. I never did get my server's name. She was friendly, though a touch slow because, again, they were understaffed. That said, when she was serving me she was attentive. The service quality definitely was present. I ended up ordering a smash burger with waffle fries and my usual unsweetened iced tea. The waffle fries? Amazing. The burger? Surprisingly average. The bun tasted a little tougher than I'm used to with Sahm's bread. I couldn't tell if it was a little less than fresh or perhaps it had been frozen. Regardless, it really detracted from the taste of the sandwich. I got my always desired iced tea refill. I also lingered for a bit as I enjoyed watching people play golf. It was nice to be able to hang out. I liked the atmosphere, though it did get a touch loud for me. I kind of wished I'd gone to the patio, however, I still enjoyed it and found it all relaxing. This isn't what I'd call a destination location. However, I don't think it's intended that way. However, if I'm in the Madison County area I would definitely return. I might order something different than the burger. Overall, this was a notch below the usual Sahm's experience. The burger was a little off, the service a little slow, and that ramp a little challenging. I could probably go a 3.5 here, however, the service was strong and I'm giving a slight curve since they did seem lightly staffed. Overall, I enjoyed my meal, the atmosphere, and my server so I'm definitely comfortable with a strong 4-star rating. This isn't upper tier Sahm's for me, but I'd still easily return when in the area. read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Bar area of Sahm's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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This is officially my favorite spot in Pendleton. All I can say is "wow"! For some crazy reason, we have been pushing off trying Sahm's. Well, this is our new go to. The food is absolutely amazing and way better than expected. They have "those chicken tenders". The elusive, perfect tenders. I can't recommend them enough. The cheese curds are perfect and their patty melt was outstanding. You can tell everything is made to order. The service for take out was great. They use an easy online system. The front desk was helpful and got me my order with no issues. The atmosphere inside is relaxed, dark, and feels like a locals spot. Again, this place is awesome and deserves all the attention! read more

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My wife and I have been vacationing in the midwest for the past week. We were passing through the area when we needed to find a place for lunch. My wife had mentioned a BBQ place in a nearby city that she found in a vacation guide, but had since forgotten the name of, so I pulled up my Yelp app and punched in barbecue. This place came up near the top of the list, and was extremely well rated, so I figured it must be a good one. It was rated even higher on Google and Facebook, so they must be doing something right, right? First, the address that is on Yelp took us to the middle of a housing neighborhood near a correctional facility. That was our first warning to go back to the hotel instead. Second, we saw a great blue heron just sitting by the side of the road as traffic went by, as opposed to hiding or flying as we normally see them. That was our second warning... I searched Google Maps for the name of this place, and it comes up with a different area than the Yelp address (which went through Google maps, no less) had taken us to, though the actual address looked like it was identical to the one I had previously gotten from Yelp... go figure. I told my wife and our friend going with us that if the new directions weren't taking us there, we'd just go back to the hotel. Anyway, we made it. I kind of wish we hadn't. We were waiting about 5 minutes before we got seated by a nice young lady. The waitress came a few minutes later to take drink orders (Pepsi products, blech) but hadn't handed us menus. Those came after a while longer. The waitress didn't small talk us at all, she was almost gone before we had finished talking. In fact at one point I was going to ask where the bathroom was but she had already zipped away fast. My wife ordered a BYO mac and cheese with pulled chicken and baked beans. When she got it, the chicken was in chunks, not pulled, and she couldn't eat much of it as she couldn't eat the chicken chunks as they were too big to chew. She had also gotten the coleslaw, but with green peppers and bell peppers in it, it was completely inedible. Our friend ordered a 1 meat combo with brisket, while I ordered the one meat combo with ribs (pictured). The rest of our order was the same. We got mac and cheese, cornbread casserole, and fried biscuits with apple butter. Our friend liked his brisket but commented that it was a little too gristley. To me, it looked very fatty, but it still looked better than what I got. My mac and cheese was very average. Not bad, not great. It tasted like it was out of a box. The fried biscuits were good but I wouldn't have called them biscuits. At a Chinese buffet, they would be considered cinnamon sugar dough balls. They were actually better without the apple butter. The cornbread casserole was really good in my opinion (the only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1). The ribs, however, were small, tough, overcooked, and possibly left over from a previous day. They were awful, and rank among the top 5 worst ribs I've ever had. I had debated not getting them. I need to stick with my gut more often. At one point the waitress zipped by, asking if everything was ok. Our friend quickly commented "yeah!" and zip! the waitress was gone! That was a rather unfortunate time for me to be chewing on some food. I ended up finishing my wife's BYO mac and cheese which was better than the plain mac but not by much. I didn't end up completely finishing anything, a rarity for me. The waitress brought refills in to go cups, before we had even gotten the check, and she never asked if we wanted dessert, which we had been considering, but I'll never know how their peanut butter pie is because we never got the chance to order it. We felt very rushed out of there, and it wasn't even busy. Oh well, we now know not to ever go back. read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - One meat combo with ribs - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

1st time visit. Arrived at 5 PM a party of 6. Comfortable table and seats. Server provided us with clean menus well displayed. They serve Pepsi products and sweet tea. Had Fried mushrooms and Fried bread with apple butter for appetizers. They both came out hot and delicious. One person had a COD Sandwich and fries Several had the pulled pork and brisket plates. My mom had a Fresco Melt. Everyone advised the meal was served hot and delicious. The server and staff were all courteous and friendly. The service was prompt and drinks were kept full. Look forward to next visit when in area. Excellent customer service. read more

Well worth the drive. The entire party had delicious food cauliflower, spicy cauliflower. The breaded tenderloins the best I've had hands-down anywhere. They were all the things meaty crispy moist delicious.! Service was excellent. Very friendly Wait staff . Drew quite a few long stares.. (practically the entire restaurant)coming into the dining room , probably because everyone in my party looks like a model. That's what I kept telling myself as the stares were long, not exactly an easy feeling. Staff made up for the guests aloof austerity. Lacking a star for the uneasy feeling was palpable. read more

Shame it is closing. Food was very good. Service was very good. Prices very reasonable. Casual atmosphere.

Such a fun find!! Great bbq. Great salads. Super service!! The bar has a great staff too!! read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - 3 meat platter - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Food is awesome, little tiny store can handle way more than they look like they can. I have been there in groups of 30+ and they nailed it.

Had a delicious dinner this evening. Outdoor area was packed so sat inside. Nice variety on the menu- really good attentive service and the food was delicious (and then some!) Looking forward to visiting this place again and trying something new. read more

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We were out for a drive & got hungry. Found this spot & decided to check it out. The restaurant is right off a golf course and is in a nice spot off the main road. Plenty of options on the menu. Good size portions an we enjoyed everything we got. Husband got wings & I got burnt ends & the fried biscuits. read more

This was my first time visiting here since it opened. I have been to other of the Sahm's properties in the past. This is next to the golf course and it appears the restaurant is in the old clubhouse, which is kind of neat. Right next to it is their "Beer Barn" that is used in the nicer weather. As soon as you walk in the door you get a huge whiff of how a place calling itself a "smokehouse" should smell. It smells like burnt wood and barbecue. We seated ourselves in the bar side and were promptly greeted by our server. She is probably in her early 20's and she was courteous but lacked a certain 'charm' for lack of a better word. You have to be really paying attention, and it didnt affect my overall experience, but it was something that I noted-she said to the couple sitting next to us that were in their 60's "Do you want more water?". A nicer way to approach it is to say "Would you like more water?". I dont have to/need to/want to be called "sir" or anything like that but "you guys" is not how I like to be referred to and I know my 75 year old Dad doesnt apprecaite that. It is just a generational thing, but I digress...... I ordered a pint of the Big Lug Kolsch and a pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. The beer was cold and tasty. My sandwich, surprisingly, came out on a hoagie-type roll that was toasted on both sides. It was a pleasant surprise. The pork was smoked just right and the Texas BBQ had a nice kick to it. It was not overwhelming, but for me who doesnt like very spicy things, it was nice. It made my forehead sweat just a tad and that was good. The mac and cheese was cheesy and the portions were big. One of the things that is expected at a BBQ joint is large portions and these certainly were. My parents brisket and sides were the same way. Overall, a good value and a good experience. It is just south of Downtown Pendleton and if you plan it right, you can visit the restaurant and then visit some of the local businesses in the downtown area. read more

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We've been here a few times while visiting friends that live in Pendleton and haven't had any complaints, even with picky children. Prices, portions, and service are good, ambiance is a little run down but it is clean. Everyone has liked the food though, they haven't missed on any dish so far. If we lived closer it would definitely be a regular spot for us. read more

My family and I love Sahms barbecue, and it has my "seal of approval" as a native Texan... The only thing missing from the menu is fried okra! My favorite are the burnt ends and the mac & cheese with whatever else you want to stir into it... It is definitely high calorie comfort food. Their selection of beers is also pretty tasty, but I wish the brewery was actually on site and could potentially supply other restaurants and retail establishments in the area. read more

Food was really good. Nice Smokey flavor. Grandson got a grilled cheese and enjoyed it. Sides were really good.

Loved the pulled pork sandwich. Even the bread was delicious. Take a nice little drive out of the city and have some good BBQ. read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich. Amazing. - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Good food. Not great. Service started out not good. Got better later. Maybe a manager with tight book rules left so staff relaxed and warmed up to customers. read more

We love to try non chain restaurants on our road trips and smokehouses are always a favorite but this place was awesome! The Mac and cheese bowls were fantastic and their campfire beans and corn bread.... We couldn't finish it and so happy we had left overs to take home. The smokehouse wings could have had a little more flavor but the crunch on them was great! read more

Sahm's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Great place for eats and great service! If you want good service and great food come to Pendleton and it is reasonable. Try it read more

Love the food and service. It's my go to barbecue restaurant. Great atmosphere as well.

Always great service and food (even when picked up.) The prices/value are great for a BBQ place.

Sure wished we discovered this gem years ago! For me it's always a good sign when I can't decide what to order because it all sounds great! The pork belly tacos (3) were outstanding! Fresh ingredients makes all the difference. The Brisket beef sandwich was a generous portion and my husband said the roasted brussel sprouts were great! Plenty of choices for sides to choose from. Prices were very reasonable. The staff was super friendly and welcoming! Will most definitely be back! read more

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We do not recommend this restaurant. We had to wait 1.5 hrs for our food because they were filling all to go orders first. Then we ordered apple cobbler for dessert and the idiots put the ice cream on the cobbler then put it in the microwave to heat up. They finally did end up giving a 10% discount and not charging for the cobbler but it shouldn't have ever happened. read more

Great service good ambiance, good food, good mixed drinks and beer, never heard anybody say anything bad about the food. They do have some salads and a robust menu for a smokehouse however it is most of the food found in smokehouses- good comfort food and a reasonable price read more

The best bbq in Indiana. Tucked away off the beaten path is this gem that you need to go to if you're in Indiana. The service is great, and you feel like a part of the family. The food was cooked perfectly and the meat was so tender you don't need a knife to cut it. You have to try the brussel sprouts! I will definitely go back. read more

Great pulled pork. Brisket was sliced pretty thick. And dry. Didn't care much for the cowboy beans. Plenty of pulled pork. I could have just gotten one meat and been fine. read more

Went here on Saturday night with my family and food and atmosphere was awesome! Sadie was our server and she was super friendly and accommodating - 10/10 service. The brisket and Mac n cheese were great! read more

Damn, this place is a well kept secret. Been in The area 11 years and just found out about it. The beers are amazing as well as the grilled cheese brisket. Awesome staff too! read more

Just had this for the first time. We got the family platter and tried ribs, wings, brisket and pulled pork. All of it was terrific, very nice smoke flavor without it overpowering the meat. The sides were delicious and the people were very friendly. read more

This is an amazing place. I got several items and I ate them over the next couple of days. Nothing was a disappointment. I highly recommend Sahm's Smokehouse! read more

Good service. Food out in 5 minutes had the brisket and wife had pulled pork. Both meats were just chopped up and dried out. Probably would not make a special trip back there. If I was p ok aging gokk on f there I would give them another chance and try something else read more

The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the food isn't consistent. One time it's amazing, the next time its dried out like it's left overs from days ago. I'm a huge fan of Big Lug. Just wish the food was consistent. read more

Amazing place to eat after a day of golf. Outdoor and indoor seating with bar. Food was incredible and may be some of the best brisket I've had. I did get minor food poising from either this or something else once but it is still my fav bbq restaurant around. Also the pulled pork is to die for. read more

Horrible - I will not waste my money here again. When it was Big Lug it was great food, but it is no longer a good place to eat. Food was greasy, waitress didn't ask if everything was okay even though we sent two plates of food away with little food eaten. Didn't ask if we needed drink refills. Quality has gone downhill, but prices have remained high. I don't mind paying their prices if the food is good, but's it's not. read more

Classy atmosphere, but the prices are way too high for the quality of most of the dishes. Good desserts, though!

The burnt ends were some of the best I ever had along with the horseradish sauce. Also the creamy Mac n cheese was very good.

Visited Sahm's on a Saturday. Food was delicious and very friendly staff. Covid protocols were outstanding - masks and gloves were worn by our waiter and he distanced himself when at the table taking orders and when refilling drinks. read more