I thoroughly enjoyed everything about my experience at this restaurant! Kristen was an amazing…read moreserver--kind, knowledgeable, funny, responsive, and very friendly. I went in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and a beer. The weather was nice enough that I sat outside. There's a really great patio with plenty of tables for outdoor seating, as well as some covered patio tables. I chose to sit in the full sun and enjoy the mild fall weather. There also appeared to be a lot of different seating options inside the restaurant. After I was seated and quickly given a glass of ice water, Kristen came over. After a brief conversation about the different beers, I ordered a draft Ragged Company Hazy IPA from Big Lug Brewing. It was the perfect hoppy, citrusy mouth bomb I wanted on a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day! I ended up taking a four-pack home as well. I loved it! Since I had never been to this restaurant before, and I always ask my server for recommendations, I asked Kristen to share some of her favorites from the menu. She was eager to help and very knowledgeable about the entire menu. I chose the brisket grilled cheese with a side of hot honey Brussels sprouts. Both were spot-on and delicious. The brisket was smoky, flavorful, and tender. The Texas toast on the sandwich was perfectly crunchy and golden. I even had some crispy pieces of toasted provolone around the edges of my sandwich, and they were heaven! The sandwich came with two dill pickle slices on the side. I asked for extra pickles to cut through the richness of the sandwich, and they were promptly brought to me. My table was already equipped with the restaurant's three barbecue sauces in a caddy, and I enjoyed sampling them as well. I don't usually like Carolina-style barbecue sauce, but the tanginess of the mustard-based sauce went really well with my sandwich. I also enjoyed the Cola BBQ sauce. The Texas-style sauce almost seemed as though it had been sitting in the sun too long. I think one possible improvement would be to place shaded caddies on the tables when people sit down instead of leaving them in full sun. I wonder whether the heat could alter the flavor of the barbecue sauces over time. When I finished eating, I ordered a side of chili to go after asking Kristen whether it contained beans--which it does. I'm a beans-in-my-chili girl! I ate the chili later that night and it was delicious so I would highly recommend it. I asked Kristen whether the toppings--shredded cheddar, diced white onion, sour cream, and fresh jalapeño slices--could be packed separately so I could heat the chili and add the toppings at home. I also asked for portion cups of each of the barbecue sauces to go. I could only finish half of my sandwich and wanted to enjoy it again at home with the variety of sauces. Kristen made sure everything was packed exactly as I requested, including the chili toppings and all three barbecue sauces. I also took home a 'Nilla Banana Pudding Cup. I'd asked Kristen to recommend either that or the Strawberry Cornbread Cup. She recommended the 'Nilla, and I went with her suggestion since she definitely hadn't steered me wrong on anything else! I did like the banana pudding cup, but I think it could be improved with homemade custard/pudding and homemade whipped cream. It was still tasty when I had it at home after refrigerating it for a couple of hours, but I would definitely say it's best eaten at the restaurant rather than ordered as takeout. The whipped cream quickly deflated since it isn't homemade. The flavors were still good, though! There wasn't a hint of artificial banana flavor in the dessert--which is something that bothers me a lot--so my mouth was happy. The texture of the layers was also good. This dessert could be elevated from good to great--and become something that "reminds me of Grandma's"--with homemade custard and whipped cream. Just sayin'. Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall is a GREAT find, and I'm already excited to go again! I know it will be a favorite for years to come. I'm really looking forward to coming back both by myself and with friends!

We went for Devour Indy. Seating outside was open and clean. The food was decent and a bit creative…read morebut certainly not over-the-top. I have only one complaint but it is significant. The kitchen moved WAY faster than we were eating. Three or four minutes after we got our starters, we got our main course. Another two or three minutes later and the desserts are on our table. Who eats that fast? We weren't halfway through our starters but a bee was hard at work mauling our cheesecake.

Very impressed by our visit here. We came in around 5pm on a Saturday night and the place was busy-…read moreand for good reason. I didn't know it was pirate themed prior to coming, which was interesting. I don't understand it, but I'm sure there is a reasoning. We placed our order at the front quickly, and had our food out fast. We were able to find a table easily. The place wasn't too loud, and felt clean. We had a 1/2 brisket sandwich with coleslaw and rolls, as well as "The captain", which we both greatly enjoyed. The brisket wasn't anything out of the world, but for the price I'm impressed by how much we get. The slaw was great- a mayo based sauce. The rolls had a nice garlic taste. The fries were crispy, and had plenty of toppings. Overall, for the price of barbecue now a days, I'm impressed and will come back. Two barbecue meals, and two canned alcohol beverages for $45, along with good service and fun atmosphere is hard to find these days.

This review is specifically for the Tavern. I just learned recently that they had opened a tavern…read more It has its own entrance. So you don't have to go through the restaurant if you dont want to. Its dark and moody in all the best ways. I was warmly greeted by the bartenders. I took a seat at the actual bar even though they had plenty of seating. I was super impressed with the cocktail list. All the drinks sounded delicious . I asked the bartender for suggestions. I decided to go for the Key Lime martini. Beautiful presentation and it tasted just like a key lime pie. My friend ordered the spicy margarita. It came in a cool, skull glass. Overall, very impressed with the drinks and the service. Will definitely be coming back to try more of their speciality cocktails.

Best ribs in Indy. The fatty brisket had killer flavor. 5 stars for the food. This place is…read morehard to find but well worth a visit.

I hate writing this because about a year ago Trax BBQ had some of the best brisket around. Back…read morethen the brisket was moist, flavorful, and you could actually request fatty or lean cuts. The fatty brisket especially was incredible. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly didn't even need sauce. This recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. Apparently you can't request fatty or lean anymore, and the brisket I received was so dry it literally crumbled apart like beef sawdust. There was basically zero fat left on it, which also meant very little flavor. For the first time ever, the sauce wasn't optional... it was rescue equipment. The ribs were okay, but even they weren't what they used to be. They used to have that perfect fall-off-the-bone texture, and now they were just kind of there. Not terrible, just disappointing compared to how good this place once was. I'm not trying to trash Trax because I know how great they can be. That's actually what makes this frustrating. It feels like the brisket went from "Texas smokehouse masterpiece" to "beef jerky with a college degree."

some of the best bbq i have had. service was amazing and the environment here is great too!…read moreDEFINITELY come here. mac n cheese bowl is phenomenal

Place was dead, but I still gave it a shot (because nothing else was open) - I should've gone with…read moremy gut and drove to Kroger. The burnt ends (apps only) weren't bad, but the surprisingly spicy pickles overwhelmed the ends and the raw onions did nothing for nothing. The portion was incredibly small for a $15.26 dish (see pic), and while they tasted alright, the experience at every level was not at all worth the price. I can see why it's a ghost town in here, and why of the 8 people in here, in one of only three eating. FTR, it took less than 20min from giving my order to finishing the plate. Not exactly the sign of someone who wants to sit and enjoy the meal.

Their bbq tacos are so good! We love the New Pal location because you can sit down and eat there…read more The original location is only carry out. For me. I like the pulled pork and the beef brisket.

I would like to start off by saying the staff was incredible, very friendly from the time we walked…read morein. We ordered 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Sides consist of Mac n cheese, fries and banana pudding. 1/2 rack of ribs - Excellent Pulled pork - Excellent Banana Pudding - Excellent Mac~N~Cheese - Excellent Brisket - I made the mistake of getting chopped brisket, I feel as the sliced brisket would have been an entirely different review. I tried the brisket and didn't eat it after the initial first bite as I liked the pulled pork better.

City Barbeque near IU Indianapolis absolutely knocked it out of the park tonight!…read more We ordered dinner for pickup -- a pound of brisket, a pound of pulled pork, mac & cheese, and coleslaw -- and everything was outstanding. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and exactly what good barbecue should be, and the pulled pork was just as impressive. Even the sides were spot-on. I lived in Texas for 30 years, so I have pretty high standards when it comes to barbecue. I can confidently say City Barbeque would hold its own in Texas -- and I'd put this meal up against what you'd find at plenty of Texas barbecue joints any day. I also have to mention the gentleman who brought our order out to the car. It was raining, but he was incredibly friendly, conscientious, and made sure everything was taken care of. That kind of service makes a great meal even better. Excellent food, excellent service, and an excellent experience from start to finish. City Barbeque continues to deliver. We'll absolutely be back!

Stopped for lunch and had a 2 meat combination plate. The barbeque was okay but I didn't really…read morecare for the sausage. Enjoyed the potato salad and the bread that comes with the combo plate and the ice tea. No table service is provided. Order at the counter and your order is put together quickly. Lots of seating in two separate dining areas. Next time I'll try some different meat selections.

Hank's is a timeless Indianapolis institution. Hank's has always been good. Anytime I fly into Indy…read morewith enough time to reach Hank's before they close, that is a great travel day. Friendly helpful people. Great smells as you wait for your order. Fair even inexpensive pricing. And most important, BBQ done right. Don't forget to tip, and remember to get desert.

Hank is one of the nicest gentleman I have met when I first came to Indy. I've been free cleaning…read morehis business throughout the years and it's always delicious. My favorite is the smoked corn beef and I usually get the loaded baked potato with the brisket, which is amazing. They are very supportive of the neighborhood and they remember you when you come by. I would tell anyone to try them out. It's a cute little pick up spot no place to eat, but you can get to go orders pretty quickly love both of them. Their desserts are good too.

Service! Wellcome people…read moreGreat food! Reasonable price!! Try their collards,sweet Potato pie!!

Decent bbq chicken. The sauce was good but the chicken itself was a little slimy. The space could…read moreuse a deep cleaning. Service was overall friendly and there was plenty of patio seating.

Food great, I ate fromfedex!…read more&staff was like family! Love it! Tips, chicken isworthwhile! Come & get it! I need to bring me some!

If you want to pull up to your some REAL bbq being smoked in your face, here's your spotReally…read moreamazing & nice genuine people, nice spot & environment to sit and eat some good bbq on a great sunny day! ( or cloudy ) BBQ sauces are amazing & the food is Smokey & flavorful. DISCLAIMER: the photo below is a FULL LB, the meal comes with half LB

Except for being in a pretty rough part of town, the food is amazing! Always tender n juicy, sides…read moreare excellent!

Great service and price and great food! Always a busy place…read morebut wait staff are quick!