Awesome interior, warm and welcoming service, and most importantly, succulent and well seasoned…read moremeat! The brisket was tender and those ribs were actually falling off the bone! The home-made sauces were standout - especially their medium and spicy! Get a flight of sauces for $2! Best barbecue we've had in a while, and in Upland, IN of all places. Family-run, plenty of options on the menu - honestly worth a 45 minute drive over!

Oh my goodness, this place is fabulous! It's a small dining room but decorated so quaintly…read more It feels like where you would go for excellent BBQ. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating! Every single thing I've tasted has been excellent. That includes the brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, Mac & cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, French fries and the best for last...the fried pickle spears and fried onions petals are the best I've ever had. An order of pickle spears included 5 huge spears and was probably enough for some people to eat as a meal. Same goes for the onion petals. This isn't a fried piece of onion. It's like a quartered onion then deep fried chunks of it. And the batter on both was so light and crispy! I have not tried any dessert. The very next time you go out to eat--eat here!!

Good food (ala carte) nice staff. With some Star Wars memorabilia & bathrooms are also nice &…read moreclean. We got the sliders (pork & chicken) & the raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce was good with a nice lil kick.

The place was nice and neat, sever could be a little better. I've had a lot of ribs in my days,…read morethey should cook some ribs with bbq sauce on them, dipping my ribs in a cup or pouring them on the rib doesn't get it for me. This is the Hartford City one I tried. I will give it another try

We tried this based on the reviews and did takeout. When we ordered, the service was great and the…read morelady 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.

Craving BBQ and no good local restaurants. Found Sahm's Smokehouse by search and decided to take a…read moredrive. 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!

Love discovering fast local lunch options along a road trip, and this was just that! Pulled meats…read moreand brisket with sides are ready just as quickly as any fast food place you can find, but with cozy log cabin vibes and the smell of bbq smoke infusing your hair and clothes as you dine. We ordered: Pulled Pork Piglet Sandwich w/ Green Beans, Cole Slaw, & Sweet Tea $10.75 ($11.61 w/ 8% tax, $13.22 w/ 15% tip) *Lighter and more mild flavors in all of these Beef Brisket Piglet Sandwich w/ Corn Casserole, Mashed Potatoes w/ Beef Gravy, & Lemonade (same prices as above) *All of these were favorites and the most flavorful of the day The food was ready in under 6min after ordering and we were in and out in under 30min while sitting down for lunch and taking our time to eat around noon on a Friday. If you're unsure of the spicy, they have spicy sauce on the table to try, but I'll say it was a mild spice (Indiana doesn't do lots of spicy things) so the heat doesn't rise above red pepper flake spice. You could add more heat with Tabasco to get it to a spice that makes the tongue actually feel hot. The ladies running the kitchen and clean up were fun and delightful and made us feel like we were home in someone's house being taken care of. Not sure when I'll ever be back in this area, but worth a stop and skipping all the other fast food nearby to try this local spot!!

Please season your green beans, I could have opened a can at home. Potato salad threw it away,…read more made from gummy old baked potatoes. 2 stars for the really good corn casserole. Probably won't go back.

There was only one young woman was running the front of the house. Taking orders, being out food +…read morecleaning tables...shout out to her as she was friendly + efficient! We had the bacon wrapped jalapeños and the smoke was perfect! All the food was delicious! The atmosphere seemed like a Texas BBQ

Always great BBQ. My wife had the pulled pork platter and I had the baby back ribs. The baked beans…read moreside is above average and I don't know but maybe homemade? The potato salad is also great. The chips are a bag of Lays. Service is very positive and attentive. You order at the cash register, have a seat and they bring your food to you. The restaurant is clean. Nothing fancy. The restroom is one small room for all. So you may need to wait to use it. We have returned to this restaurant several times and will again in the future.

We like everything we have tried. Food is awesome. Great staff. Prices are good. Atmosphere is…read moregood. Location is good. Just off the interstate.

Visited Backwards BBQ for the first time. It is on Indiana 32 off interstate 65. The atmosphere is…read morethat of a casual dark barbecue joint. We ordered the three meat platter. We got pulled pork, sausage, and brisket. It came with two sides. We got the green beans and pasta salad. It was $28.75. Your meal comes with free cheddar garlic biscuits with a side of apple butter. The pulled pork with some of the best we have ever had. The brisket was good as well, flavored nicely. We received three large pieces, however, there was quite a bit of fat on the pieces. We received two sausage links. The sausage was slightly spicy, which we like. However, of the three meats it was our least favorite. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended the green beans. Her description of them was right on target and they were very good. Service was very fast and our bill was accurate. They are first come, first serve, and do not accept reservations. We would return again.

Continues to provide stellar food and service Love the brisket and the pork belly and of course…read morethe jalapeño cornbread

Absolutely the best Burt ends exceptional experience. Working my way through the whole menu :)read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. I've been ordering from Big Hoffas since 2010 when I first…read morevisited family in Indiana. I've recommended many people to the place because they just never disappoint. Service, fast. Quality, 1000/10 Consistency, absolutely every time. I've lost count how many times I've ordered from here. I've probably spent several thousand and will continue to! But let this resonate with you. NOW ONCE HAS MY ORDER BEEN WRONG OR SPECIAL REQUESTS ON DOOR DASH BEEN WRONG. Keep it up team!

A friend invited us to celebrate her birthday, so we came here. It was super busy so must be good…read more Ehh it was mediocre. For not having ever been we sure found out that apparently we didn't do ordering correctly. Has no clue that the other room which is the tavern apparently is where you order if you're going to sit in there. Again, it was busy and our first time so had literally no idea. The young girl who pretty much had an attitude and made us feel like we purposely ordered at the counter and went into the tavern was the end of the world. The staff in the tavern were so nice about it and honestly said it wasn't a big deal it happens so no worries. The food. The teriyaki chicken lacked flavor. Perhaps some smothering of the teriyaki so it actually tastes like it would have been better. Served in a take out box was also just weird. Presentation was very unwelcoming. If I wanted takeout I'd go get takeout. Perhaps a little tray how the brisket and beans were served with a side of extra teriyaki sauce and more veggies. This could have been so much better. The ribs were good but nothing to really rave about. Mac was so so. Slaw was good. My 1864 sandwich was bland. The brisket was not flavorful or anything. Lots of overcooked pieces. I guess I pictured a mixture of soft tender and flavored meat chunks but instead it was tiny burnt overcooked small bits with more Giardiniera than meat. Fries were seasoned very well. Beans were very tasty. Guess I should have stocked up on sides. Sweet tea was really good. Atmosphere was nice in tavern. Glad we sat there. The main dining area was too loud and crowded. Small tables and just too chaotic for us. I'd say this is a one and done. I really wanted to love this place. I had high expectations I suppose. Not exactly disappointed but definitely not satisfied. Our friends drove and hour and a half while it was about 40 min for us but now onto the search for some delicious brisket. Three meals and drinks for $54, definitely expected this to be top tier. The search continues. Three stars for the tea, sides, and amazing old fashioned drink.

Best ribs I've ever had in my life…read more The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the interior is sparse but nice and clean. It is obvious in his demeanor and the quality of the food that Ben is doing what he was put on Earth to do. The pulled pork is great, the coleslaw is flavorful, the peach cobbler hits the spot, But the ribs? Transcendent. My dad kept a list of his favorite ribs. Ben's would've taken the top spot. Get there early, because they'll run out. It's worth the wait.

Ben's BBQ Shack absolutely lives up to the hype. The brisket was outstanding--tender and packed…read morewith flavor. But the real sleeper hit was the pork belly. I almost skipped it, and I'm so glad I didn't. It was incredible. The BBQ sauce deserves a shoutout too. It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory with just enough vinegary tang to keep you coming back for another bite. The peach cobbler crisp was really good and the slaw was well seasoned. My only hope is that they get some more sides in the future like fries & Mac n cheese. But meat is the real MVP. One piece of advice: get there early. They just opened their new restaurant and are still figuring out how much food to prepare each day, and they were completely sold out before 2 p.m. That's a good problem to have! Show up hungry because you'll want to try everything. Be patient as they are figuring this out and have huge crowds. We waited in line for about 40 minutes and it was well worth it. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the BBQ. Ben is a blast to talk to, and his staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming. You can tell they care about both the food and the people walking through the door. I'll definitely be back. Best BBQ I've had in Indiana.