Wow, great vibe here and our waitress was on top of her game. The drinks were kept full and never had to ask for more. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. My friend and I met for lunch and had a great experience. The combo platters that we both got were amazing. The Q was served quickly and fresh. the sides were great too. I wish I had room for dessert because they all looked amazing. Come hungry for sure. When visiting this area I will definitely return for another great meal. read more

The restaurant was an old Long John Silvers that had been converted. You could still tell as it needs updated. However the food is amazing. We ordered the smoked turkey breast sandwich and rib tips and brisket with fries and coleslaw. The brisket and the smoked turkey were some of the best we've ever had. The rib tips were up there too but the others stood out. The cole slaw was just average. The 2 bbq sauces were amazing and I believe those were the only two they had. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

I ordered the mini tips. The meat was very salty and the bbq sauce was extremely greasy. I did like the fries and the Cole slaw was excellent but wouldn't go back. read more

Great food! Pleasant staff and quick service. Would be 5-star, except for One disappointment--Everything served in styrofoam, so not earth friendly. Lots of to-go orders. read more

Great Bar-B-Q, rib tips, pulled pork and more. Nice folks. The sauce is awesome. Never had better. And generous portions.

I ordered lunch for an office I call on, and I did it sight unseen. I was a little skeptical when I pulled up to the building. However, any doubts I may have had were quickly erased when I arrived at my customer and opened the box of beef brisket. Wow, delicious! Great char, just the right amount of smoke and tender and juicy as it should be. The mac and cheese was a huge hit. No roux replacement for cheese here, it was all cheese and my customers loved it. I also ordered some pulled chicken that got lots of comments about how uniquely seasoned and delicious it was. There wasn't anything that everyone didn't like from the corn bread to the baked beans, it was all good. Once again, don't judge a book by its cover. I might not have ordered from here if I just drove by. But because I needed something in less than 24 hrs for a group of 15, I took a chance and I'm glad I did. I'll be back for sure. read more

The service is great! The food is even better. I usually get the fried green tomatoes, fish or chicken gizzards. All great choices. The sides are good and you will be full. read more

Stopped by for lunch to go today on a recommendation from family member., having never been there before. They were right on the money. Brisket was soo good. Tender, juicy, perfect smoke taste coleslaw was great. Loved the heart being in it. Will be a favorite spot from now on. Gentleman at register was friendly and very helpful also read more

Very inconsiderate of the restaurant owner! We called several times to make sure this restaurant was open on a Sunday; the recording gave open hours. We drove more than 40 minutes from the west side of South Bend to find a closed building! read more

This is slap yo' Daddy good. If my kids had Bill's brisket they would never eat mine again. The brisket is beyond tender it's moist packed with flavor and a crunchy bark. That is un heard of in any smoke house I've been to. I usually don't get green beans, so glad I did. They are spectacular. I can't wait to try Bills other sides. The service was friendly and quick. This BBQ joint will be a must stop anytime I'm near Elkhart. Definitely an unexpected jewel. read more

Bill's Bar-B-Que - Awesome brisket and killer beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Asked if they had burnt ends - the girl at the register asked what burnt ends are! What BBQ joint doesn't even know what burnt ends are?!? Ordered the brisket dinner. Mac and cheese & sweet corn sides. Sweet corn is corn out of a can.. blah Mac and cheese acceptable. The brisket was HORRIBLY over cooked. So dry. Had zero flavor. Smoke ring?? No such thing here. Appeared to have miniscule amounts of dry rub on the outside. No way I will ever even consider going there again. read more

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First time trying Bill's Bar-B-Que since moving from Illinois almost 5 years ago. We were missing our normal go-to place there but Bill's has filled in nicely. I ordered food for 12 for my husband's 70th birthday and when I went to pick it up it was hot and ready. Everyone said how great the food was (including my husband who is a bar-b-que snob) and we will defintely be returning. read more

I picked up carry-out from here the other day and the food was excellent! I had the ribs and brisket. Both were flavorful, not dry and had a nice bark on them. My wife had the chicken and enjoyed it as well. Our sides were the beans, mac n' cheese, green beans and they were equally as good as the meat. I am already looking forward to ordering from Bill's again. read more

The BBQ pork sandwich was delicious, the bbq sauce has a little bit of a spicy taste which we loved! So glad we made the drive.

I had to go order and decided to bring home a rack of ribs for the holiday weekend. Large portion! Goes a long way. Really good.

The Piper Special is amazing. Tender brisket with Mac and Cheese...yum! Service is great. We are from Florida passing through. Would love to have one of these down there! read more

Bill's was good, probably some of the better in Michiana! It's not St. Louis or Kansas city amazing, but it's good for northern Indiana. I was disappointed about the selection of BBQ sauces because there wasn't any. To get any additional BBQ sauce you had to request it, there was none at the tables like you would normally see in a BBQ joint and there was only 1 kind available. I missed the selection and availability that is normally ample and expected. A little on the pricey side for BBQ and sides. The sides were good though! We really did enjoy the macaroni 'n cheese and potato salad - recommended. And the pulled pork was tender. The wings got a thumbs up as well. read more

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Bills is Elkhart's original bbq. It isn't too sweet or dry. It's wonderful. The side dishes are ample and service is smiling. Go!

My friend and I went here. I had the fried seasoned White fish pieces and it was wonderful. The portion size was large for the money and it did not have a fishy taste. I will be back again for the fish. For the sides I had the three cheese macaroni which had a great taste but the portion size was small. I think I got the equivalent of 2-3 tablespoons. The other side was French fries. The next time I go I'll ask for more to the side. I also had the corn bread which was okay but I prefer how my mother made it which didn't have a lot of sugar to it and it and had more of a corn taxte to it. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich, potato salad and baked beans. He said that the sandwich was very soft, tender, easy to chewy and the taste was excellent. He also said he enjoyed the beans and potato salad. My friend and I will be back sometime in the future. The only down fall for me was the seating. I prefer a table and chair with a back to it. For me it was difficult getting out of the picnic table seat read more

It breaks my heart that this is the only barbecue place in town because it is just so bad. Way overpriced and terrible food, service, and environment. read more

The aroma in the air as you drive by . The food was great. I just wish their portions weren't so small. My side of macaroni and cheese should of filled both sides of the tray. One side had some Mac n cheese and the other side was empty Because it didn't I thought the portions were skimpy. read more

GREAT bar-b-que! You won't regret it! Great food and great people! Once you stop in and try it, you will know what I am talking about - yum! read more

Service was very good. I felt like I was talking to a friend. Food was amazing. The pulled pork was very moist as well as the rib tips. Can't wait to return. read more

We catered in Bill's BBQ for our company Christmas party, and everybody loved it! We did brisket with baked beans and mac and cheese. So extremely good! We also did their unique version of cornbread muffins and they were awesome as well. We'll definitely be frequent visitors. read more

Brisket was ok. Edible but nothing amazing. Mac and Cheese looked like it came from a box. Fries were good. Portions were on the small side for a $23 lunch, I finished my meal and definitely wasn't stuffed. Also bothered me a bit that they charge extra for a tiny cup of extra sauce. Cashier was not friendly at all. I guess it's ok for local dining but it's definitely not anything to get excited about. read more

Sought out Bill's BBQ based on the Local TV Commercial. The Brisket Sandwich was the highlight and Worth the trip. Their Rib Tips were tender and the sauce is phenomenal! I Want to go back and buy my own bottle to take home. I would say that Bills is a Good BBQ place. Expect $$$$Pricey Quality$$$$ not Quantity. I got a 1/2 Tip and a 1/2 Tip Basket too, you'll get way more tips from Frankies BBQ in South Bend, but at least at Bills you get great, flavorful meat that is not burnt, dry, or thinly sliced. ALSO: Meat Only Menu- really means just that, no roll or bread are included with those items. Just Meat & Napkins. read more

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I ordered the rib dinner by phone and they said it would be ready in 10 minutes. Very fast and friendly service. The ribs were tender and very tasty. The two sides that i chose were Mac and cheese and baked beans. Both were very good. When I paid for my meal I told them to keep the change for their great service and food, and they expressed how much they appreciated the tip. This is not fast food. It's a very good meal served fast. I will go back for another great dinner. Thank you Bill's BBQ. read more

the food was terrible I think after that I had food poisoning would not recommend. the service was trash they threw my food and was being rude Kevin even put his hand on me. read more

Being from Texas, we have high expectations when it comes to BBQ, but we like to seek out small local BBQ joints as we travel. Bill's Bar-B-Que is fantastic! This is a 3-generation family-owned and operated business and you can see and taste the decades of experience and love that they put into their food. This will be a stop for us every time we're in Elkhart. We both had the chicken and rib combo, a bit of brisket, and mac and cheese. We also had green beans and sweet corn. Everything was delicious! The folks here are super friendly, the restaurant is clean, and they have plenty of parking. Do not miss Bill's Bar-B-Que! read more

Bill's Bar-B-Que - Bills Bar-B-Que Rib & Chicken Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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Stopped by after seeing their sign from the road. The place is setup in an old Long John Silver's location. Inside decor is nice and laid back with some great food smells on the air when you walk in. The place is nice and clean. Service was fast and friendly. The food we ordered was the Ribs and Chicken combo with 2 sides (we chose their green beans and Mac n' Cheese) and the catfish sandwhich special with fries and a drink. We definately liked the ribs, they had a good rich smoked flavor and they coat them lightly with a bit of sauce also some of which sits in the bottom under the healthy portion of ribs and is great for dipping. The chicken was ok and today they had white meat quarter along with the ribs. The chicken was not moist and was a bit dry. The green beans were very good and coming in second on the sides the Mac n Cheese which had a decent amount of cheese and some nice ham added in but were a bit bland. We were unfortunately less than impressed with the catfish sandwhich which, while containing a decent breaded catfish fillet, had nothing else save the cheap store bought hamburger bun. No toppings. Would have liked to see some pickle slices, iceburg lettuce and tomato slices as options at least. They did have pre-packaged mayo and tartar sauce behind the counter though. The french fries were just average. No double fry here to be found nor nice crisp outside with tender middle. All in all will come back for the ribs and the green beans which were fantastic. Definately stop by but be careful about what you order. Thanks all! read more

Bill's Bar-B-Que - Rib and Chicken Combo with 2 Sides, Green Beans with Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Stopped on a road trip... so glad we did! The BBQ sauce is the best I've ever had. My husband had the ribs and they were also amazing. Definitely don't miss out on this place! read more

had this before it was good, this time not so much. rib tips ice cold (I live around the corner). got the scrapings of the mac and cheese, it was dry. Green beans good, after I warmed them up. Chicken fingers tasted like they fried them in cornmeal. Fries weren't done, had to rebook when I got home. Staff was friendly and food order was quick (now I know why). Not sure if I would try again, maybe go earlier in the day. read more

Can't go wrong here,and they are almost never out of items like other local bbq spots

I really enjoy the food I get here. I like the Mac & cheese and the BBQ chicken. Also love the pulled pork and potato salad. My boyfriend and I agree that the fried pork chop is tasty too (they are thin but they were tender and crispy is that's possible) going to add them to my frequent visit list! read more

Visited for the first time tonight. Delicious! Brisket was on point! Great staff, will definitely visit again!

Best rib tips in Northwestern Indiana! Super consistent quality! And they even have a drive thru window!

Incredible Bar-B-Que. Sauce is a trip through flavor town, and the meat melts in your mouth like ice cream in July. I had the pulled pork and a side of Mac+Cheese: awesome. Other people at my table got the chicken (delicious), brisket (delicious), and basked beans (delicious). You need to check this place out read more

Great folks and good food. I have never had by a bad meal at Bill's Tips chicken ribs and brisket. All good read more

Took a chance on this place and was happy that I did. Great place, very friendly with extremely reasonable prices. I had a pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese. The pork was perfect with a great bark and I know that I'll create the mac and cheese. Highly recommended read more

Amazing place. Friendly staff, delicious food, and fast service. Our new favorite place in Elkhart.