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    King Ribs BBQ

    3.7 (203 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Rib Dinner with Cole slaw & Mac/cheese Mild Sauce
    John B.

    St Louis style ribs with a good flavor and chew. Everyone told me about the sauce and I chose the mild and it was delicious. Drive thru makes it easy!

    Ribs / Chicken Combo
    Aaron D.

    I got the chicken and the ribs , bones were falling right out if the meat, delicious...i got the mix sauce had some heat but not to much , service was great lady was really nice and made sure she had order correct, the cooks even came out an checked to see if we were enjoying the meal an we definitely were.

    Mrs. Freda was awesome, she took my order at the drive-through window, and her customer service made my day. She has such a beautiful spirit, and I enjoyed my interaction with her as I paid for and picked up my order. The second time I came (I went inside), I was almost sad to see that Mrs. Freda didn't take my order because she was working the window again, so from now on I see myself taking the drive-through, just for an excuse to have my order taken by Mrs. Freda. Also, I took my ribs back to my coworkers, everyone enjoyed them. The sauce is one of the best I've ever had. However, I do think some of the rib tips were on the tough side. Some of them were very hard and would barely rip apart. But regardless, I enjoyed them. And I'll be back.

    Ribs, baked beans, and Mac & cheese
    Emm M.

    This is the best BBQ in Indy hands down. You need to try this. I got the ribs with hot BBQ sauce and Mac& cheese and baked beans. The ribs were insane. Smoked to perfection. The BBQ sauce was so so good. It was tangy, sweet, and spicy. Both sides were great too, especially the beans. The cashier was friendly and my meal came out quick. I met the chef/owner when he was walking around the dine in area and he was friendly, too. The inside is very cozy and has a vintage look. Overall this is simply the best BBQ in Indy. Do big delay get out and try it ASAP.

    Older short lady taking orders has a wonderful spiritand was so kind. Not to mention that my food was so good Had the rib-tip dinner with mac, greens and potato salad. I'm sitting here trying to save it and not eat it all at once Thanks so much

    For $16 and the customer service was horrible I will never buy from this place again .hope the file for banckruptcy
    Dumond D.

    16$ for that plate and the costumer service was horrible never going back hopefully they file for bankruptcy......

    I didn't like the rude service I received from Briana from 16th St location today. I didnt even bother eating my food because of the customer service she gave me. 30 bucks down the drain smh. To go back and forth with a customer who has pictures and receipts and to tell me what I ordered, which matched my receipt and say I didnt order that is insane, to tell me I didnt order something ( which I did, its the receipt and they put it in my order was even more insane) all of this back and forth because you gave me the wrong side of what I didnt want or pay for and didnt give me what I wanted and paid for and we confirmed it over the phone is even more insane! To tell me to take it up with Doordash cuz yall don't deliver is A+ Customer Service. Good job Briana on your first impression with a new and non returning customer.

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    Amazing rib tips ! Always pick up a large tip when in town from Alabama. Fresh , hot and delicious!

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    Food looks good and delicious. I will order or dine in someday. Service is good for all. Thank you

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    Great tasting ribs (I always get rib tips with sauce on side). Great sauce, tasty mac-n-cheese, tasty potato salad. Highly recommended.

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    Ask the Community - King Ribs BBQ

    Big Hoffas

    Big Hoffas

    4.3(918 reviews)
    18.4 mi
    $$

    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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    This was one of the flickering lights

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

    Smokin' Barrel BBQ

    4.6(76 reviews)
    13.2 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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    Smokin' Barrel BBQ - Smokin Barrel New Palestine location

    Smokin Barrel New Palestine location

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    Pulled Pork

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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)
    2.5 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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    Rib tips

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