This was definitely a different setup compared to most. This small establishment is run out of the Sertoma 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. read more

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I would like to start off by saying the staff was incredible, very friendly from the time we walked in. 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. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - 1/2 rack of ribs, Mac N Cheese, Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Brisket,and pulled pork were great,but the mac and cheese was not.The texture,and amount of cheese was fine,but it had GARLIC powder,or salt added,and tasted awful.The last time I got it,it was soupy,so they need to fix their quality control,and please no garlic. read more

Normally great food & service but this time the owners were not there and our wings were hard and burnt! The first time we had the wings they were done to perfection. I believe because they just opened for the morning that the workers were rushing to get them done and over cooked them. Maybe this was just a training problem and will be corrected on our next visit. The brisket was delicious & so was the potato salad!! I'm still giving four stars because of our past experiences which were wonderful. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Wings, very dry and burnt :( - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Location is at a Church at German Church & Brookeville Road. All of the volunteers were friendly and very helpful. All of the service was spot on. Barbecue was good/green beans were soggy/Mac n cheese were overcooked,sauces were good. Prices were high.Restaurant Price High. Ambience was none, because it was inside of eating area of church or outside picnic table. read more

I went there with my daughter to try their Barbecue. I got the ribs and she got the pulled pork. Both of us loved what we got. The ribs were tender and both of us loved the flavor. The sauces were homemade, also good! We had interactions with two young men that worked there, they were both very friendly and courteous. We'll go again some day for sure. read more

This is an awesome barbecue joint that you will find tucked away in the Camp Sertoma Community Center Bingo Hall. There is ample parking available on the camp's compound and being that it is in a bingo hall there is more than enough seating available. They offer dine in, take out, or drive-up. They serve barbecue meat that includes, rib tips, brisket, and pulled pork. And for sides they have corn casserole, green beans, macaroni, baked beans, slaw, and mac n cheese. They also had desserts. You know I had to try their banana pudding. They only serve canned drinks (remember, this is a pop-up restaurant in a bingo hall). I ordered the rib tip dinner and a bunch of their sides to go with it. I ate my meal in the hall and it only took about 5 minutes for them to prepare it. The rib tips came with the sauce on the side and they were delicious. Cooked to perfection. Not too hard and not too soft and packed with flavor. As i right this review, I can honestly say that I cannot pick a favorite side of the many that I tried. They were all so good. There was not a weak one in the bunch. The banana pudding was on point too. They give you some decent servings at a very reasonable price. If the food was not enough, the staff is the friendliest that I have encountered in a long time. They were very welcoming, patient and helpful. They really enhanced my dining experience. If you are looking for some good barbecue with superior service, look no further. This place has a limited schedule, so find out when they will be open and run, don't walk here and get some of that good grub. I highly recommend them. read more

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Placed a take out order a week ago and paid for a family party. Went to pick up and order had been lost. Crew scrambled and got the order together in 10 minutes with only one substitution. Food was very good and whole party enjoyed. Only lost one star for not being ready on time. Good job to save the day. read more

I honestly can't say too much be cause I only had one little portion of meats no sides. Smoking barrel was set up at the blues beer and BBQ fest in Cumberland. I had the meat sampler. Everything had great smokey flavor and was perfectly seasoned and juicy. I had a bit too much fat and bones on my brisket but there was plenty of good meat so I really need to try them out again at their location read more

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We ordered food from Smokin' Barrel BBQ a handful of times and have never been disappointed! They are unique in that you pre-order online, stating your food order and the time of pickup, you pull up to the building in front of the door (or in the line) and someone comes to your car window to ask your name and brings out your order. We typically park in their parking lot and eat while it's hot. My husband is crazy for their pulled pork dinner which provides a generous serving of pulled pork and always with baked beans and corn casserole. Hubby says theirs is "fabulous"! I only ever get the one pound of rib tips and no sides. Fill my belly with as many rib tips as I can stuff in there! Delicious! Great food, generous portions and the friendliest staff ever! Good people putting out a quality product! If you don't know how delicious Smokin' Barrel BBQ is, get on down there and try it. I'd venture to say it's probably the best BBQ in Indianapolis! read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Pulled Pork Dinner (sides-corn casserole and baked beans) - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Went here because I never knew this was a bbq joint. Service was real good, got in and out without about 10-15 minutes. They have a drive thru which can make things convenient for those on the go. I got pulled pork and brisket. Food was super tender and juicy, however the brisket was lacking some flavor, but the bark made up for it. Mac n cheese wasn't good however, no flavor, very bland. Corn pudding wasn't too bad, which it had more of a crunch crust. Banana pudding was awesome. However i'm one of those people who LOVE a lot of wafers in their pudding, but the taste was excellent. Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try. read more

I had been seeing reviews for SB BBQ online and decided to try it. Our 1st visit was early in the day (around 2pm) and they were already out of ribs. We ordered the tips and brisket and were very pleased. The tips and brisket was seasoned and along with the char on the meat was on point. They never made it home. The second time we tried SB we called the day before so we would know what time to be there to get ribs. We were told if we were there before 2 we would be OK. We showed up at 1:20 and told they were sold out and would not be cooking anymore and this was on a Friday. If you're selling ribs at that volume maybe you need to reevaluate the amount of ribs that you are cooking for that day. I've been here twice and still have not tasted the ribs. ​ read more

Delicious! I ordered the lunch special online and I got a good amount of food and it was really good. I demolished that brisket sandwich read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Brisket sandwich, corn casserole, and mac & cheese. Featuring my cat, Diego, who happily ate the piece of brisket I dropped. - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best BBQ in Indy!!! Love the owners. Love all the meats...........But its the sides that are extraordinary. I hate cole slaw but I love their cole slaw. My son hates green beans but he loves their green beans. Their baked beans and mac and cheese are excellent. And save room for the banana pudding. I used them for my daughter's graduation open house party and will be using them for my son's this year. It is so easy to order and the food is always excellent. Love the New Palestine location as well. read more

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Food was very good! Brisket was so tender, no need for a knife, it just pulled apart. Will definitely be going back!!

There is no reason to use a knife when it comes to the mouthwatering brisket. chef's kiss read more

I went there yesterday to try smoking barrel and it is absolutely awesome. I had brisket. My friend had pulled pork mac & cheese baked beans. It was amazing and banana pudding was wonderful. Prices are not bad. I recommend this place to anyone. Thank you. read more

Smokin' Barrel is HANDS DOWN the best BBQ! I've tried many in Texas, and (yet) they all disappoint. Next time you want BBQ, hit up their socials (for current hours), and head out Brookville Road/SR 52 to German Church Road. Turn left at the Sertoma Club. Tell CJ and Mike that Momma D sent ya! read more

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This was my first visit and actually wanted to order a pound of rib tips,but they were still on the smoker. So glad I had a chance to try the brisket. I don't think there is an adjective that could best describe this delightful, delicious, perfectly seasoned, tender meat. You really don't need sauce, might be a sin to do so! Next for the sides, green beans seasoned and not boring at all. I also got the corn casserole and it too was delicious. I am soo glad that I took a chance and drove a few miles to support this wonderful family business. I also had a chance to meet one of the owners, such a sweet lady. I wish them much success! I will definitely try to get by there as often as I can, please try to support our small businesses, they are truly gems in our community!!! read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Pound of Brisket, corn casserole and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great brisket, Texas style pepper flavor. Expanding to a second location in new Palestine soon. Looking forward to it as that's where I work. read more

Delicious, barbecue food. Fun atmosphere and great service. I met them at Cumberland's Blues, Beer, and Barbecue read more

Wonderful brisket and pulled pork! The corn casserole and potato salad are our favorites.

Authentic and Affordable!!! Visited for the 1st time this awesome establishment. Today they had a lunch special: Brisket Taco's. These tacos were filled with mountains of brisket topped with a light spicy ranch, salsa and cilantro. Don't forget to squeeze the lime and add the extra juice needed for that hint of tang. There are also sides which included Mac-n-cheese, Green Beans, Coleslaw and my favorite corn pudding. For an extra special treat, I enjoyed a wonderful portion of banana pudding. This food experience was the highlight of my day. Take in consideration this is a Drive Thru only opportunity. So bulk up and bring home some of the best BBQ you'll ever have. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Brisket Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Drive thru Q!!!!! Smokin' Barrel is doing it right. The staff is friendly, helpful and fast!!! The brisket is high quality, flavorful, smoked to perfection and has an amazing crust!!! Rib tips are meaty and you guessed it-smokey, moist and perfectly crusted!!! The sides are better than yo momma makes. Go with the Mac & Cheese and Corn Casserole- both are amazing!!! Get there early, they sell out because it's that good! read more

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The ribs are tender, juicy, and have the best flavor of any we have tried in or around Indianapolis. The brisket melted when you bit into it, too. The unexpected winner was the macaroni and cheese. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Ribs on the bone - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My absolute favorite BBQ joint in Indy! All varieties of meat are seasoned to perfection. Nice choice of sides & desserts as well, and each are plentiful servings. Prices are comparable to other BBQ restaurants...but you always get your moneys worth. You can sense the abundance of TLC that's put into each and every meal thats prepared & served. Not just in the quality of food, but the excellent consistency of all food served and quality of service you receive from placing your order, preparing your food & even in delivering it to your car. You get a smile and sense of appreciation as their customer. (And I really enjoy being a valued customer!) You can order a single serving or order in advance for large quantities... like we do for special family occasions. I've had a little of everything they serve. But my personal favorite is the Brisket!! It's so tender and tasty that i like it without any sauce. But their BBQ sauces are yummy too. So, if you're looking for a great Go-To for BBQ Trust me when I tell you that you won't be disappointed with Smokin Barrel BBQ! They are only open on certain days of the week... so be sure to look up their Days & hours of operation prior to ordering. Enjoy your treat! Because I know we always do! read more

Five stars, for sure. We actually ordered takeout two weekends in a row! BBQ and sides were very tasty. I'm not a huge fan of rib tips, but theirs was very tasty and tender. Service was quick and friendly. The inside is pretty simple and casual, but we found the drive thru pretty convenient. Definitely worth a quick trip to the SE side of Indy. read more

Went tonight for the first time and cannot say enough good things about this place. Not only is the food amazing but the owners are the nicest people. They make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. I loved the fun family atmosphere. I wish I had discovered this place sooner. This will definitely be a regular dining spot. read more

The food was absolute garbage, I ordered the sampler which was suppose to be 3lbs of their meats,they were out of ribs out of chicken and only had brisket and pulled pork the brisket was completely fat, they didn't even bother to trim the fat off, the sides were even worse I spent over 90.00 for this garbage read more

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I couldn't believe I've never heard of this place nor tried BBQ like this anywhere!!!! Thankful for my friend who moved from NY. He wanted a good BBQ place & he found this place. He told me about this place! I'm definitely coming back!!!! I'm picky when it comes to pulled pork- their pulled pork ranks TOP on the list for me!!! read more

Incredible smoke on their meat! Highly recommend!! Service is quick and efficient and it's a carry out person's dream!

Our weekly go-to for a bbq spot; online ordering and drive-thru pickup for an easy weeknight or weekend dinner. The Mac& cheese is to die for and the green beans are truly the best. We had this local family owned business cater a birthday party and they knocked it out of the park. All of our guests raved about the food and the quality of the meats and sides. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Pulled Pork Family Pack - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It was teenie tiny portions the expense didn't justify the portion size. My friends pulled pork sandwich had more meat than our three meat dinner read more

In the mood for some quick bbq? This is the place to go. Worth the money IMO. I'd you first see them on Doordash/Grubhub and you're doing a pickup order, go to their website instead so you don't end up over paying.( on those apps they charge more) we got the tips, brisket, and pulled pork to try and they were all good and not dry tasting. They put in a banana pudding for me for free which was nice. Tastes good and not too sweet or bidder read more

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Simply some of the best BBQ in Indy! You can enjoy the brisket and rib tips without sauce, they're that good and tender. I've tried the tacos and they were tasty, but I go back for the BBQ! So glad they're on the east side! read more

Was very good and tasty, enjoyed the service and smoked flavor; bit pricey for such small portions

Amazing food and amazing service! Never been inside, only pick up, but have never been disappointed!

My family and I tried Smokin' Barrel BBQ for the first time today. We tried the pulled pork dinner and the brisket tacos. OMG!!! The pulled pork was very tender and flavorful. The green beans were the best green beans we have ever had at a BBQ restaurant and the mac n cheese was creamy. Now, the brisket tacos was a very nice surprise. The smoked brisket was tender and very flavorful. We found our new BBQ joint!!! read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Pulled pork dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I discovered this restaurant via GrubHub, in my search for new barbecue experiences, and wow was I ever glad I did. My first encounter with them was through delivery food, and their barbecue brisket sandwich is phenomenal. For $10 (or $13 via GrubHub) you get enough meat for two or three "normal" sandwiches...and a tiny little bun to cram it into. (You may want to have one of your own buns or a couple of slices of bread handy so that you can make up a second sandwich.) There's only one tub of barbecue sauce, which may not be enough for the amount of meat, so you might wish to request extra sauce when you order. The meat is tender and juicy, marbled with succulent fat, and has a very tasty barbecue sauce with it. The sandwich just comes with a bag of chips, but that's fine; the sandwich is what you're there for. The "meat fight" sandwich was good, too. I honestly haven't tried much else of what they offer, given that I'm a huge fan of beef brisket, and the brisket was so good I didn't want to give it up for something else. If you can, I would suggest ordering for pickup or carry-out, rather than going via GrubHub; in order to cover the chunk of revenue GrubHub extracts from orders, the GrubHub prices are about 30% more expensive. Smokin' Barrel uses the Camp Sertoma building and facilities to operate its service, which means its "drive-through" is actually just the circle drive at the main building's entrance; when you drive up, an employee will come out to take your order with a hand-held card reading gadget. Then you can pull ahead and park out of the way (or sit down on a convenient bench if you walked or biked up), and they'll bring it out to you in a few minutes. One nice aspect of this is that, since it's not a traditional drive-through window setup, the restaurant doesn't have any reason to refuse to accept walk-up or bicycle customers. If you're wanting to eat it there, there are some picnic tables outside, or in the Sertoma pavilion if it's open. Otherwise, you'll have to just take it home. Minor drawbacks: they don't seem to carry baked beans, which are my favorite barbecue side dish. But the meat is good enough that I'll forgive them. Also, I wish they were open more days of the week than just Thursday through Saturday. But if you're hungry for barbecue when they're open, my personal slogan applies: OMG, BBQ FTW. read more

Smokin' Barrel BBQ - The carry out menu... - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Good food great people come to New Pal have fun! Need to make sure they have enough macaroni and cheese on hand!