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    City Barbeque

    3.9 (289 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Meenarin P.

    Have you tried the pork belly? This is a must. I love it ! 10/10 My comfort protein meal is always gonna be here. This location is good. Never too crowded for me (dinner most of the time - weekday)

    Beef Brisket
    Eric S.

    I've been here several times and it's usually decent. The food comes quickly and it is ok. This visit the greens were a a little off. Just really salty like they had been there awhile. The brisket is good as is the pulled pork. The sausage is decent too. Sometimes the brisket is a little loose. The service is counter style and you take your tray to a seat. I find the service friendly and efficient. They restaurant is clean sometimes the sauce station is a little un tidy.

    Aaron D.

    I was craving barbecue and decided to stop at City Barbeque. I ordered the party pack for 4 to 6 people and a brisket sandwich to go. They had my order up in about five minutes and I was out the door. Overall, it was a great experience.

    Turkey breast sandwich
    Sable S.

    City Barbeque is always a great dining experience. Friendly service at the Carmel location, great food and a nice and casual ambience. Tonight's trip included a full rack of ribs & the juiciest turkey sandwich I've ever had!! And we got great 1999-era pricing on their special anniversary day menu (9/25/24). Definitely will get that turkey again, it was delicious!!

    Brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese
    Ross S.

    The greeter is very pleasant and very helpful too The menu has everything you could ask for at a bar b q chain. Service is quick and efficient. The brisket sandwich was a good proportion and quite flavorful. I'm not a fan of how the brisket is basically chopped not sliced. The Mac and cheese is good but not great. Just lacks some flavor.

    Dirty bird dinner

    We really enjoy coming here following the smoked brisket. A big shout out to Austin who is always so good to us when we come in.

    Mac N Cheese with a hideous long hair in it....

    Tried calling the location and it's all automated... my wife's meal and appetite ruined...

    Pulled Chicken with Provolone cheese,  potato salad, and hush puppies
    Michael S.

    I decided I was in the mood for City BBQ for dinner tonight because I have always enjoyed the food from City BBQ. As always, it did not disappoint me at all. I ordered the pulled Chicken with Provolone cheese, no bun, with a side of potato salad and hush puppies. It was excellent and my perfect comfort food for the evening. City BBQ provides excellent BBQ and sauces, plus they know how to prepare barbecue to perfection! Their customer service is always on point and they treat everyone that comes through the door with kindness and care. This is my #1 go to place for barbecue whenever I am in the mood for BBQ for dinner because it is just prepared with such love and generosity to your taste buds. You will never go wrong with City Barbecue, so go out and get some BBQ from them one night for dinner. It is worth it!

    peach cobbler

    I usually enjoy getting my BBQ fix from this location. Service is prompt and friendly. My regular orders include a pulled pork sandwich, Nashville hot chicken, brisket, and sausage. However, I was slightly disappointed with the side dishes today. The collard greens were too salty and overcooked. The potato salad had too much mayo and its texture resembled mashed potatoes. Lastly, the peach cobbler was the worst item I ordered; it was too sweet and sticky.

    Three side plate with superfood slaw, fries, and corn pudding
    Missi R.

    I can't believe that I haven't reviewed City Barbecue yet, as I stop by here on a fairly regular basis. Prior to COVID, I had dined inside but during COVID I have taken advantage of their excellent curbside carry out. Service is always great and the food is excellent. City BBQ is perfect whether I am picking up a quick lunch for myself or ordering for a large group. My favorite lunch order is the three sides plate. Their sides are all so delicious that I have trouble deciding which ones to choose. Home style potato salad, green beans, corn casserole, slaw, and many more all taste like they came out of my grandmother's kitchen. The French fries are served hot and fresh and are some of my favorite fries. Try dipping them in BBQ sauce.

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    Debra N.

    If you love barbecue? This is the place to be and lots of room to sit! The ribs and pull pork (2 meats) is what I ordered. It comes with two sides. I comes with a ranch like bread, buttered and grilled....nice, very nice! My two sides were corn bread and green beans and bacon...did I say, "BACON!" Dang!!! This is yummy-licious!!! Barbecue sauces are original or sweet and spicy. I had the original. It had a slight kick and tangy. It's a place to be!!! I definitely will bring my Hawaiian friends! I'm in heaven... The inside ambiance was so friendly. No waiters.,.order and sit down. Oh?! I've been here for a week. This Hawaiian girl is checking out the best places to eat!!! Aloha, everyone!

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    Nille P.

    This was a decent spot to eat. The texture of pulled pork and brisket were really good. My daughter enjoyed her sandwich. The Mac and cheese was not liked. No one liked the cornbread either.

    Excellent place to eat.

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    4 years ago

    10/10 for flavor! Brisket was delicious, as well as my sides of Mac n cheese/ green beans. Will definitely be returning.

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    4 years ago

    Good food, good prices. Tried it out for the first time and the host Fatima was extremely nice and welcoming :) Will come again!

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    Food was excellent so was service! You know what you need to know, the rest of this is just to fill the 85 character minimum.

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    Very good bbq. Friendly staff. Cool vibe. Great music! First time visitors. We will be back!

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    Very quick service and friendly staff. Highly recommend to any one who likes bbq food.

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    We received or meals warm/hot cooked just right. Will order again! Love the tacos please start making them sat the Castleton on 82nd.

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