We found this place while traveling through. It's only a couple miles off of interstate 70. What are we glad we stopped! Some of the best barbecue we've had in a long time, and we're from Texas. Had the pulled pork sandwich and my wife had the chicken sandwich. Both were huge, so take that into consideration when ordering sides. They also put quite a bit of sauce on it, so next time we'll be ordering light sauce. Very funky very interesting. Very unique place. We'll definitely be back. read more

I heard many good things about Don't Eat The Bone before trying them and it lived up to its name. Pros: The service was friendly and the woman at the register had no issues explaining the menu to me and helping me decide what I wanted. I ended up ordering the turkey ribs, mac and greens. My daughter got chicken wings and mac. These were some of the best turkey ribs I've had! Extremely tender, flavorful and for the price the portion was worth it. The mac was surprisingly good for a bbq spot and gave me quite the cheese pull! Cons: The greens were the only thing that fell a little short for me. They weren't necessarily bad, just didn't measure up flavor wise. They also have very limited hours, and even so, still aren't always open during the posted hours. I'd really like to see more consistency there. All in all, I'd love to go back and I look forward to trying additional items. read more

My favorite BBQ joint (excluding brisket) they don't have brisket but do have Turley Rib Tips! And yes they fall off the bone! I love that they don't use pork in the greens or beans. They have sa smoked salmon with a light teriyaki glaze that is out of this world! Tender fall off the bone chicken wings, dirty fries and fabulous creamy macNcheese. Husband a wife owned and staffed. They have always been friendly everytime I've ever been. The ONLY drawback is they are only open Thursday Friday and Saturday. And if you want the salmon, come early on Thursday and Friday or you might not get any. Strictly carryout and a little pricy but oh so worth it. The on read more

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rib tips are . hands down the best bbq business in the city. I would recommend them to everyone if I haven't already

I saw the sign and tried them out for lunch. The lady behind the counter was super nice, asked me if I wanted to try a sample of anything. I said yes, I was torn between several things and wanted to try a wing and a turkey tip. I'd never had a turkey tip before, I didn't even know what part of a turkey that would be, so I looked it up (a breast cut up). At first bite, I knew immediately that was what I was ordering, it was soooo good! Smoked flavor, great with a mild sauce (I'm a sissy). The Mac n cheese was great also. Definitely try it out! read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Everything we ordered was delicious! That says a lot because I'm used to ordering good bbq and not enjoying any of the sides. The service was good. This is a carry out only restaurant, it's nice enough for what it is. No pics to share. read more

the best turkey tips in the city of indianapolis ( naptown ) hands down with or with out sauce‼‼‼ read more

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Great rib tips. Actually it is all good. Only issue I have is they have been closed since Christmas due to a family emergency. I hope everyone is all well. Can't wait for them to reopen. read more

Guess what? I ate the bone!!! LOL. Those Turkey tips made me dance honneeyyy. They are SUPER tender, you don't need teeth to eat them. TENDERISM!!!!!!! The sides are nasty though. read more

The potato salad is too sweet The rib tips are delicious. The sauce is very good! Over all I will go back! read more

I Stopped by here to get some rib tips to go. Rib tips are simply shortened sections of the spare rib bones chopped/cut into small bite sized portions. I believe one of the the owners took my order and she was very personable and gave me a sample of their turkey ribs and a wing. The turkey rib and wing was smoky, flavorful and juicy. The rib tips were cooked to perfection: tender, moist, well-seasoned and smokey. The sauce was made from scratch and complimented the ribs without overpowering them. If you're ever on the far east side, check this place out. read more

Very great professional service small business but great delicious meats and you will eat the bone cause they are just that tender

Checked out this place for lunch today! Everything is Al a cart so it can get pricey if you order multiple items. The staff was friendly, the food came out quickly and everything seems fresh. The food, I ordered turkey tips, wings, Mac and cheese and green beans. The turkey tips and wings were literally falling off the bone, Mac and cheese is cheesy, creamy, probably the best I've had at a restaurant. The green beans were delicious they had a little sweetness to them, the sauce was good I wish I had more, definitely will be returning! read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Turkey tips, wings, Mac and cheese and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm tempted to keep this place to myself because it's just that good but I can't keep this gem of a restaurant a secret. We wanted bbq and decided to try something new. I was feeling optimistic after reading the rave reviews. My husband and I decided to try the smoked wings, the turkey tips and the Mac and cheese. He picked our order up and mentioned how sweet the owners were so service is a 10/10. Let's get to the food. Y'all I don't know which I enjoyed more. I'm usually a sauce on the side girl but the tips came sauced and let me tell you!!! FIRE literally fall off the bone seasoned perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I didn't really have high hopes for the Mac but they have mastered that dish. It was creamy and cheesy literally had cheese pulls. The smoked wings were also amazing fall off the bone too. The food was so good. I didn't even get a chance to take pictures. You have to try it for yourself. read more

For around $15 this food is a steallllll. The pulled pork sandwich was around $10 and I was expecting a hamburger size bun. Imagine my surprise when I opened the container to find this huge pulled pork sandwich! This sandwich could easily be shared or be used for 2 meals. The pulled pork was very flavorful. My only gripe is that I wish there was more sauce because there was so much meat. The Mac and cheese was also so delicious!! The food is great, but the owners are even better! They're such nice and welcoming people! Next time you're on the east side, you gotta go!! read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Oh my Goodness I think I just had the BEST Smoked Wings and the BEST Mac & Cheese I e EVER had!!! And believe me, that's saying a lot!! Don't Eat The Bone BBQ is located on the Eastside at 10th & Post Road. I had a tear in my eye as this is the same place where Papa Roux and Mama Roux use to be. I got the 6 Smoked Wings with their Hot sauce on the side, I love hot sauce and there's was good, but I really didn't use it, the meat was just falling of the bone!!! The Mac & Cheese was so cheesy and had great flavor!! I can't wait to go back and try other things! A co-worker tried the pulled pork and loved it too. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, it only took a few minutes to get my order. It's is all take out only as they have no seating, many placed their order and was given a pager and they waited in their car. I chose to stay and wait and enjoy the beautiful aroma read more

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Best food ever!!! They now sell Ron's BBQ sauce! I just got my first bottle and it is amazing!!! I love the sweet staff! My favorite is turkey tips and the FIRE mac and cheese!!! read more

Food is very delicious and it makes you go back again. The service is great and the people are very friendly. It is not a sit in restaurant, but the ambiance is good. read more

The building is just walk in, place order then you get a handheld device that lets you know when your order is ready. The process is great and the line moves quickly. Now for the food: I purchased a large rib tip with mixed sauce. This was my very first visit and let me assure you, I am extremely picky when it comes to food. I grew up eating some seriously delicious home cooking and expect nothing less than what I am accustomed to. My verdict on the rib tips is A++++ I could not believe how delicious the rib tips were!!! It's very hard to impress me with food. I know good food and these were amazing!!! I am thinking about going back tomorrow to get another order, that's how much I love them!!!! The nice lady that took my order was very friendly and pleasant, I did not ask if she was the owner but if you read my review, I really appreciate your wonderful personality and I am thoroughly impressed with your business! Thank you for opening this business on the east side of Indy!!!! I wish you much success and will support this wonderful small business as much as I can...Thanks so much!!!! read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Large Rib Tip mixed sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I liked them more from just the food truck. I visited restaurant and was sadly disappointed. I felt my food tasted old and not fresh. Lacking taste for my turkey order. It tasted like old meat was mixed with newer cooked meat. Being a former caterer I do have high standards. read more

They lie about there business hours I've been multiple times and they don't honor their hours it has happened 4 times now I'm here on Saturday and they closed and hour early read more

First time ever trying turkey tips and wow - so good and tender! My husband got the rib tips and they were great, but then he tried my turkey tips and was wishing he would've gotten that haha. We both got the "mixed" bbq sauce which I think is their sweet & spicy combined - loved it. The Mac and cheese was super cheesy and made well, and my husband liked his fries. I'm excited to try more things off the menu! read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Small turkey tips with a side of Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food for this place is absolutely incredible!! The ribs are soooo good!! They are tender with great Seasoning. Their side are very good and sandwiches are delicious!! If you looking to get dinner or lunch and don't want fast food. This is your spot to go to. The owners are friendly and kind and food is always on point. read more

I ATE THE BONE 12/10 In the area for work and I had a hankering for some good BBQ, found this place on yelp and figured I'd give it a try. If you know BBQ - the best places have a line out the door and this was the case. Not only were the portions huge and well priced but the lady taking orders was a sweet as the sauce. I will absolutely be back and next time I'm buying bottles of that sauce read more

Don’t Eat The Bone BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Do Better We gone three times. They were out of turkey tips on Thursday Yes, the first day of the business Twice we gone and the store wasn't open Once we went, it was an note on the door that says sold out OK, it's too far We travel too far for that craziness and gas is too high Waste a trip to go to don't eat the bone and in up disappointed not getting food read more

The best! Turkey tips in the city Hands down I love this place. The best. The service is amazing and the food is great too. Very nice people .if you ain't had it Go get it.. read more

There was a line out the door and I understand why the meat was amazing. They need to work on their side items, they were not as good as the meat. Bring a big appetite and your patience as the place is really small but brings in the crowds. read more

The Rib tips and salmon where good we will definitely be back gotta try the 5 cheese mac

Don't eat the bone barbecue is open Thursday through Saturday and until all the food is gone for today, The turkey tips and the chicken wings are cooked with love. Because people enjoy their food so much it is always crowded. Get there early. This is a loving family owned business. Thank you DETBB! read more

Haven't had good barbecue since I've moved to Texas and I home to visit for Allstar weekend and babeeeee them rib tips took me back. Never had turkey chili before and I would say it was ok, I tasted too much chili powder. read more

This is worth the drive but 1st check them out on Facebook to see if they're going to be available at this location! Turkey Tips highly recommend!! Service it's a Food Truck!! read more

Can't go wrong with anything here. My go to's are turkey tips, pulled pork, turkey chili. Quick and easy, never had to wait more than 5 minutes. read more

Customer service is excellent and the turkey ribs are so delicious and tender and the sauce is good too.

Good barbecue and good sauce, but a bit dry. The homemade sauces were very good but could have been thicker.

I absolutely love their food. Everything is so good. The only thing is, they are barely open. I wish they were open more often and open during the hours they say they're going to be open. read more

WOW crunch crunch, Opps, I just ate the bone! This BBQ is so GOOD!!!! What's the name of this place again? LOL Never in my life have I had Turkey Tips, and my goodness they're just excellent! Yes, the sauce is good hot, sweet, I get it mixed, love it. I alternative between turkey tips and rip tips, and look forward to trying the wings soon too! Wish they were open all week, but it gives me something to look forward to eating later in the week. The lady that takes your order is such kind hearted person you can tell the first time you place an order with her, such a sweet heart, just great customer service, love the smells and seeing the excited customers in and out quick, they don't mess around and your food is ready for you in very little time. If you like BBQ, I think you'll like Don't Eat The Bone BBQ trust me on this one, it's a sure thing! read more

This is my go-to place for great BBQ and each side is delicious (which is rare), anytime I'm back home in Indy I stop here and they never disappoint! Recommend their turkey tips and mac & cheese for SURE read more

When I tell you everything was delicious, it was delicious! They even allowed us to sample the turkey tips, wings, and 5 cheese mac and cheese before we purchased anything. The restaurant was clean, the owners were smiling and very friendly! It's hard to find restaurants nowadays with the total package, they definitely have all the makings of an amazing restaurant! We'll definitely be back! We really loved the smoked turkey tips and wings! read more

The BEST BBQ Anything in the WORLD!!! Service is excellent and food is always hot and perfectly cooked!!!

Food is sooooooo good. No call in orders but wait is never long. The owners are so nice and you can tell they take pride in serving their customers! read more