Have been back to Franks many times, they have a large picnic style room dine in area and outdoor…read moreseating, I get mine to go. Keep arriving late I the day so they run out of rib tips so I have to get a full rack. I don't mind when they run out, let's me know how good it is and that they make it fresh each day. They do sell vacuum packed products too if you really want something including beef talo. Service is fast and friendly, save a few percent and pay cash.

One of only two BBQ places worth visiting in the county. Their product is amazing! Highly recommend…read moregrabbing some to go!

Small, no frills burger joint that also sells chicken sandwiches. Went around noon on a Monday and…read moreit was busy. Limited indoor seating. Service was very friendly. The menu is fairly small compared to a lot of restaurants. They sell smash burgers with one, two or three patties. I got the Wam Bam jalapeño single patty burger and tried corn nuggets. I also got a blue raspberry lemonade. Burger came up after a 10 minute wait or so. It was delicious! It's one of the best burgers I've had since relocating here. It was crispy and juicy at the same time! The patty was spilling outside of the potato bun. Very, very good. Absolutely recommend! Will definitely be back.

This was our first time at Wamy's, as we're from out of town. My wife had the wings and fries and I…read morehad honey hit chicken sandwich. Both meals were delicious and the servers were awesome. My wife was really impressed with the decor. Everyone was friendly. The only suggestion I would give is to "please replace your napkins". They are so paper thin it's ridiculous. Please, please consider this. Thanks.

This place is located on the West side of Broadway, NW of the I-65 and US-30 junction…read more There is a sitting area inside to wait for your food but it is takeout. No dine in. The workers there are very understanding and patient with tourists. We had a lot of questions and wanted some substitutions and they were very accommodating. They had a burnt ends special (see photo) for $7.99 which was ridiculously good. The chicken and brisket were very good and tender as well. The sauce is very tasty. Okra, potato salad, and cole slaw were all excellent sides. Great meal overall.

The best rib tips this side of heaven! All center cut no bones! Friendly staff great customer…read moreservice!

Ember and Oak Smokehouse is a hidden consistent gem of the barbecue world in Gary. The rib tips…read moreand grilled/smoke wings are it and are an unapologetically an intense flavor-packed experience that delivered on every level. Ribs are not just "cooked"-they were smoked to perfection, breaking down the tough connective tissue into succulent, melt-in-your-mouth bites. Each piece was exceptionally tender, yet held that signature bouncy, chewy resistance. There was zero dryness here--just pure, smoky collagen-rich tenderness that made the cartilage easy to navigate around. The flavor hit hard from the first bite. The seasoning blend was bold, with a perfect balance of herbs, creating a "low-and-slow" depth that permeated all the way through the meat. The magic, however, was the sauce--a tangy masterpiece with just enough sweet molasses to create a sticky, caramelized bark. The tanginess cut perfectly through the fatty richness of the pork, leaving a lingering, savory heat that keeps you reaching for another piece. I keep creeping up on Ember and Oak and each time, meat and fries consistently seasoned, prepared cooked with an abundance of love.

When I am out in Gary I try my hardest to support a local business in miller. My dad and I were…read moredriving around stumbled on Ember and Oak Smokehouse. When we walked in there were a few people waiting so I said this has to be good. They do have a wide range of items. It is a take out place there isn't seating. I wanted the Turkey KTMB which is the signature item but they were out of turkey tips. I ordered the Build Your Own Combo with Fried chicken and chicken tips which came with fries with Wildwood. I also got spaghetti and Mac and cheese. My dad got the salmon burger with sweetwood on the fries. The Wings were very salty to a point that I couldn't finish the wing. The Fries and Chicken tips were very good and I really enjoyed the sauce. The spaghetti was good to me but I can see how some wouldn't enjoy it because it had a sweet sauce. The Mac and Cheese was not good to me. My dad enjoyed his Salmon Burger. He felt that his Fries were a little drowned in sauce. Price point I think it was a little over price as our meal cost about $85. I do still want to try the turkey tips Soon

Probably the BEST BBQ we have ever had! The brisket was cooked perfect and the Spoon Bread was…read moredelicious! Definitely stop by!

The best in North , excellent food and service ! I highly recommend this place for your barbecue…read moretaste !

If you're ever in Gary, do yourself a favor and stop by Kelly's Soul Kitchen. This spot became a…read moremust-visit for me every single time I was in town--and for good reason. My go-to plates were the fried catfish and the jerk chicken, both packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. The collard greens and potato salad were absolutely on point--true comfort food done right. Everything on the menu just hits. What really made this place special though was the people. After a few visits, they started calling me "New York," and from that point on, it felt like family every time I walked in. The owners are incredibly welcoming and genuinely appreciate their customers. One of my favorite moments was being introduced to their strawberry banana pudding. I'll be honest--I was hesitant at first because I'm not big on banana flavor, especially when it tastes artificial. But this? Completely different. It made me a believer. So much so that now I even make my own from scratch at home. That's how good it was. It's a small, no-frills spot with just a couple of stools at a bar-style table--no real seating--but honestly, that doesn't matter. When the food is this good and the people are this real, you don't need anything fancy. Whether you're grabbing food on the go or standing there enjoying every bite, it's an experience. Kelly's Soul Kitchen isn't just a place to eat--it's a place you feel.

It was a super hot day and the family and I just got thru a beach day at Ogden Dunes. Hubby and I…read morewere feeling hungry so decided to stop by at Kelly's Soul Kitchen. We are both big fans of rib tips and haven't found a place that compares to Stevie B's in Wicker Park that closed years ago (RIP lol) and decided to check this place out. We shared the rib tip platter and it came with Mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and we ordered an additional side of collard greens. Everything was about $22 and the portion for the price was pretty good. The rib tips were decent - nice flavor, soft but could have been more "falling off the bone" status lol. The sides were also pretty good. Decent food, nice portion, good price. The restaurant is small. Hubby was the one that placed the to go order while I stayed in the car. He said not really a place to dine but more of a carry out spot instead. Our order came out pretty fast - about 10 minutes.

Stopped in and got the pork chops, greens, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes. The food could have…read morebeen more enjoyable if it hadn't been so salty. The portions were plenty, but the salt kept me from giving this business 5 stars. The place was clean, and the service was friendly.

I loved the food! My daughter had the catfish with the mac and cheese and greens. My son had the…read moresalmon and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. We will be back again!

I paid a visit to Sizzlebox during NWI Food Truck Fest. I got an order of crab cakes for my mom,…read moreand the deep dish grilled cheese for myself. The crab cakes were good, but the portion was a bit smaller than I anticipated for the cost (I think I paid somewhere in the ballpark of $11). My mom thought the spicy cabbage on the side was too spicy, but I thought it was delicious. As for the deep dish grilled cheese- yes please. Easily the best thing I ate all day. I don't know why pizza grilled cheese isn't more of a thing, because it was fantastic. Well seasoned, a lot of cheese, and a great combination. I think it was about $7. I'd definitely eat from this truck again in the future.

We had Sizzlebox at our wedding and everything was amazing! The owner was great to work with prior…read moreto the event. He was professional and so helpful. Everyone keeps talking about how great the food was. Highly recommend for catering an event.