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I heard many good things about Don't Eat The Bone before trying them and it lived up to its name…read more 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.

I went to King Ribs today . I have been a loyal customer since I returned to Indiana in 2005 . I…read morehave always given them great reviews even when the ribs have been overcooked . Today I ordered my usual whole slab . I was only given 4 overcooked bones and the price was ridiculous! They used to have a full rack deal on Monday but obviously that's not the case any longer . They have reopened the 16th street location after remodeling a must be expecting the loyal customers to pay for it !! After many years of me being a loyal customer I do not plan on returning!! Sorry to say .

Stopped by King Ribs after a trip to the Indy race way (about a mile up the street). Walked in to…read morethe friendliest cashiers. Ordered 2 dinner plates with sides. Got 4 healthy portions of ribs with sweet cole slaw (tasted like candy) & macNcheese. Came with a role, perfect for dipping in the bbq sauce. Other dinner plate was tips and chicken (so tender) with beans and potato salad. Got those good bbq sweats halfway through eatting. Everything was so delicious, had to sit back and almost take a nap after the good eats.

We are BBQ snobs from the KC area (27 yrs ago) and we finally found somewhere pretty dang close to…read morewhat we like. The hubs had brisket and we were offered lean or regular. I thought he was going to pass out from excitement of somewhere offering lean and it ACTUALLY WAS!! We were advised that it would be drier than the regular but that was ok. It was a little dry for me so I will do regular next time. Also ordered 1 pork rib to try and was very good. We went at 5pm on a Saturday and was sad they had run out of pork belly burnt ends already as well as a couple other items. We did order the potato salad, smoked beans and green beans as sides and they were all very good. They also have baked potatoes. The hubs loved mixing the tangy and spicy sauces. I love a good sweet sauce...any chance of a new sauce coming? Counter service was great and they chop the meat right there in front of you. Everyone was very friendly and was nice to see the owner out talking to people. Love the cozy house it's located in. We will definitely be back!

EXCELLENT bbq. We have been searching for years for good southern style bbq, it simply does not…read moreexist around here - until now. Blue Smoke BBQ is absolutely delicious. The staff are all super friendly and the prices are fair for the generous portions. We had the brisket and their smoked mac and cheese. They also do a ten percent discount for first responders and teachers. I was so excited to try the food I forgot to take a picture. I will be back often.

Best ribs I've ever had in my life…read more The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the interior is sparse but nice and clean. It is obvious in his demeanor and the quality of the food that Ben is doing what he was put on Earth to do. The pulled pork is great, the coleslaw is flavorful, the peach cobbler hits the spot, But the ribs? Transcendent. My dad kept a list of his favorite ribs. Ben's would've taken the top spot. Get there early, because they'll run out. It's worth the wait.

Ben's BBQ Shack absolutely lives up to the hype. The brisket was outstanding--tender and packed…read morewith flavor. But the real sleeper hit was the pork belly. I almost skipped it, and I'm so glad I didn't. It was incredible. The BBQ sauce deserves a shoutout too. It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory with just enough vinegary tang to keep you coming back for another bite. The peach cobbler crisp was really good and the slaw was well seasoned. My only hope is that they get some more sides in the future like fries & Mac n cheese. But meat is the real MVP. One piece of advice: get there early. They just opened their new restaurant and are still figuring out how much food to prepare each day, and they were completely sold out before 2 p.m. That's a good problem to have! Show up hungry because you'll want to try everything. Be patient as they are figuring this out and have huge crowds. We waited in line for about 40 minutes and it was well worth it. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the BBQ. Ben is a blast to talk to, and his staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming. You can tell they care about both the food and the people walking through the door. I'll definitely be back. Best BBQ I've had in Indiana.

Visited Smokie Waters Barbecue on 4/17/2026 and was pleasantly surprised. From the time I parked…read morethe car I got a hint of hickory smoke in the air. My personal rule of thumb is that if I don't smell que on the premises I'm not interested. The scent picked up more so when we walked through the door where we were greeted by the hostess. We also met the owner Mr. Myron Waters who we chopped it up with for several minutes before we ever ordered. He gave us his vision for his business and his background and it was impressive as well as extensive! I had to leave my wife talking as I wanted to order. Having seen a social media post by a guy known as 'Big Den Den', I ordered the Big Den Den special. Not a purveyor of red meat or pork, I opted to swap my 2 slices of brisket for 3 additional wings *total of six* and turkey tips, baked beans and potato salad. We also got the mix sauce which was exceptionally good! My wife also opted for the BDD Special which each cost $20. and it's a lot of food IMHO and upon our departure we were gifted 2 banana puddings. Once home we got situated and blessed the food and dug in. All the meats were moist, flavorful, smokie and tender. The sauce was very very good and now that I know, I'll have the sauce on the meat instead of on the side. The baked beans were really really good and to me, not everyone can do bake beans that everyone can enjoy but these were really good! The potato salad was good too! I think from a personal taste I'd add a little sugar to it but overall I couldn't complain. Will we be back? Absolutely we will. Mr. Myron has a good thing going and he's trying to do it right. My spirit of discernment says that he believes in himself, family, providing a great product to the people at a reasonable price point and the service and hospitality incorporated will bring people back. I told Myron if I didn't like the product I would say so and he asked that I personally come to him and tell him what I didn't like or what could be done better so he can make changes. A lot of owners don't care or at least don't extend the offer to receive input, but he gave me his contact info and I told him that I would. I shared the venue to members of my neighborhood board meeting, as well as some other friends. Fortunately I have some leftovers that have been calling my for several hours now and I plan to warm it up and indulge myself again. As a reference to Smokie Waters location, as you travel west o. 38th street from Georgetown, look for the Planet Fitness and when you see it turn right and then a quick right, straight to their adjacent parking area with the gym. Check them out and thank me later.

This place is a best kept secret and needs to be known. GREAT food and service and plenty of…read moreseating. My Queen and I went there on Thursday and the food and the sides were excellent. I had the Catfish Filets with green beens and Mac and Cheese. My Queen had the rib tips & fries and coleslaw. It was amazing and the portions are huge. We will definitely be back.

This locally owned bbq spot has scaled back the menu a bit since my last visit. I see a greater…read morefocus on their great barbecue and less sides and beverages. The menu features more carryout and party options. I ordered the barbecued brisket sandwich with tater tots. They have a small number of tables inside where you can eat and watch Pat McAfee on their big screen tv. The food came out fairly quickly. My sandwich was heaping with moist, brisket on a fresh soft roll. Their bbq sauce is fabulous - sweet with a tinge of heat and lots of spices. The tots were crispy. The owners are friendly. We chatted about local sports for a bit. Their hours vary. They close early if they sell out of bbq, which happens frequently. But you can special order for pick up. The shop is located in an old house with two steps at the entrance. I didn't see wheel chair accessibility. The parking is tight, but there are additional spots in back.

You don't come here on a date... because the BBQ might steal your girl. I came for lunch, service…read morewas quick, brisket was solid... moist smoked and perfect texture. The owner confirmed if I wanted sliced or pulled,,, then fatty or lean. Sliced is most difficult to get right IMHO. I was pleased with each bite. Side of potato salad was spot on. This used to be eastern deli with BBQ. The deli is gone and owners are slowly updating house it appears. Priority is the meat. It's clean now... I found it humble yet clean.

This is a hole in the wall restaurant that serves just about everything. They have soul food,…read moreMexican, barbecue and breakfast. There is a private lot to park, but it is a bit tight. The inside is also a bit tight. They have a table with two chairs to dine and a few more chairs to sit and wait for your food. This is not a fast food joint. The food is made to order. The have chicken, ribs, burritos, quesadillas, wings, turkey leg, brats, pork chops, breakfast sandwiches and seafood boils. There is not much to the place and it looks a bit run down. The woman working there was very friendly and nice. They offer call in and text orders to save you some wait time and I highly recommend taking advantage of it. I ordered a pork chop, and two pieces of fried chicken, with baked beans and mac & cheese. It took about 20 minutes for for my food to get ready. I could not wait to get home to eat it so, I dug in on my drive my. The pork chops and chicken were really good. They had a home cooked taste and were seasoned perfectly. I really liked them. The baked beans were also really good, but they were cold. The mac and cheese was ok, definitely was not my favorite. This place has something for everyone and I am glad that I was able to check it out. I recommend that you also drop by and check this spot out if you find yourself in teh Fountain Square area.

Very good service, made to order, and very kind staff. Highly recommend trying out this place!read more

This chicken spot serves a variety of chicken dishes and classic sides. I ordered the 5 piece bone…read morein wings with fries. The wings were well seasoned, crispy, and had good flavor, and the fries were a nice side to the meal. The only disappointment was the "bone in wings." I was expecting full, traditional chicken wings, but what I received were party wing dings (drumettes and flats). They were still tasty, but the menu description was misleading based on what I received.

Mmmmmmmmmm. This is a small local wing joint just down the street from UIndy. It has its own…read moreprivate parking lot and a small dining area. They serve traditional and boneless wings along with burgers and fries. I ordered the 10-piece traditional wing combo, which came with fries and a drink. I got 5 Cajun and 5 Hot Honey. My food was ready within 10 minutes. I will say that these were some of the best wings that I have had. They were tadori style, meaning they had a very crisp coating. They were drenched in the sauce as I like it. The fries were really good too. The woman working while I was there was very friendly. They do not have table service, though. You place your order at the counter, and they bring you your food. They also have carryout and delivery. I will definitely be back here soon, and I highly recommend checking this place out. You will not be disappointed.