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    Beach Bum Barbecue

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups

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    A beautiful basket of pulled pork mac n cheese topped with jalapeño and sour cream!
    Holly S.

    I had my first Beach Bum experience while checking out Tube Factory's First Friday market and I was not disappointed! Creamy mac and cheese topped with perfect pulled pork, barbecue sauce, jalapeño, and sour cream drizzle! Under $7 Great menu with healthier options!

    Thunderhog sandwich. Pork, sausage and coleslaw.
    Danielle N.

    Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. I had never heard of Beach Bum BBQ before but in glad they were at Indiana city brewing for the 4th. My husband I split the thunderhog sandwich. It was pulled pork and a big sausage link on top and coleslaw on top of that. Oh so yummy and so prefeft to share. It was a $12 sandwich but totally worth every penny in my opinion. The other person we were with got lobster tacos. She said they were out of this world good. I'm not a huge fan of lobster but they did look like solid tacos. Def would have tried given the chance. Will def be on the lookout for Beach Bum BBQ on the future.

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    Robert M.

    Great place to sit down and grab a bite to eat at Washington Square Mall. I will definitely eat there again in the near future. Comfortable seating and nice and friendly staff and food is hot and fresh.

    Pulled pork nachos and fried Mac n cheese bites!

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    Amazing BBQ sandwich - Thunder pork!! New favorite food truck. Smoky pulled pork, tangy coleslaw and some awesome hot sausage.

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    Best BBQ on the Eastside!! You will not be disappointed. And, they offer keto/low carb BBQ sauce. Must try!!

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    Big Hoffas

    Big Hoffas

    4.3(918 reviews)
    19.5 mi
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    This is the best barbecue in Central Indiana. The ribs, brisket, and pulled pork are outstanding…read more Make sure you try the habanero cole slaw. For lunch, I often get the teriyaki bowl.

    My husband and I have repeatedly been told how good the food is at Big Hoffas, so it's been on our…read morelist to visit for a loooong time. That is why it pains me to be giving this 3-star review. It's not that anything was bad, but after all the hype, we just weren't impressed. Let me start off by saying that the space is very cool. I loved the dark, swamp-themed mural painted on the wall, the banging playlist and the inclusion of a bar in the back as well as the ice cream counter. The staff were jovial, accommodating and extremely pleasant to interact with. My husband and I both ordered 1/2 slab rib combos. My 1/2 was much larger/meatier than his, so we swapped. The combo comes with two sides. We both ordered the baked beans, he had the coleslaw, and I had the macaroni and cheese. Categorically, everything was ok...good even, but not great or amazing, which were the words that we'd heard from others. Perhaps we didn't order the right items. The ribs were beautiful with the perfect smoke ring. They were seasoned well, but they were not as tender as I would've liked. I like my ribs to be fall-off-the-bone tender, but I know that isn't necessarily the industry standard. The sauce options were mild and hot, but I could barely distinguish the difference between the two. Hot is not spicy. The macaroni and cheese could've used some salt and pepper, but the baked beans were spot-on. The beans were on the sweet side, which is just how I like them. The platter is also served with soft, buttery, rolls with garlic.

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    Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Chopped Chicken Sandwich with Kickin' Slaw at Smokin' Barrel BBQ

    Smokin' Barrel BBQ

    4.6(76 reviews)
    2.9 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.

    Normally great food & service but this time the owners were not there and our wings were hard and…read moreburnt! 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.

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    Bar-B-Q Heaven - BBQ pig foot with green beans and Macaroni & Cheese

    Bar-B-Q Heaven

    3.3(97 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    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.

    Very good! We enjoyed our Rib Tip & Chicken meals. Definitely a place loved by the locals due to…read morecontinuous line to the door.

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