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    Smoked on High BBQ

    4.5 (304 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    SMOKED ON HIGH BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Julia G.

    Soooooo sooo so good!!! They were out of brisket by the time we got there so we did extra ribs on the sampler but everything was delicious. Ribs were definitely the favorite, pulled pork was amazing too. Also enjoyed the Mac and collard greens! Also- I didn't get the name of the girl who helped us but she was so friendly and helpful! Can't wait to come back for some brisket :)

    Joe F.

    This was my first visit to this restaurant. I visited with a couple friends. The restaurant is located in the first floor of a two store building. The counter is near the back of the restaurant, with a small seating section in front. The workers were both very friendly and provided great service. I ordered the brisket combo with mac & cheese and cornbread. The brisket had a nice, smoky.flavor. It was very tender. I also enjoyed their BBQ sauce. The cornbread and mac & cheese were also delicious. This restaurant is worth a visit.

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    Paul W.

    First time visitor and it was amazing. The atmosphere is nothing to bring me back but the food was great. Had six ribs with greens and Mac. The ribs were juicy and tender. I'm coming g back for sure

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    Tatianna S.

    We've been wanting to try smoked on high for awhile and finally got the chance to do so. The first time we tried on the Sunday before Memorial Day, and they were closed for a private event. We finally made it on a Saturday. The space is cute and is literally a restaurant in an old house. The workers were friendly and the space was clean. We tried to BBQ platter that came with all the meat and 2 sides. The brisket was by far the best, which is normally the case at BBQ places. I wish we could've had more. I don't like ribs so I didn't try those but my boyfriend said they were fine. The chicken was normal. Nothing crazy. The pulled pork was SO dry :( I was sad about this. I was having to drench it in sauce and that didn't help very much. We paid extra to have two buns which were pretty hard and stale. The Mac and cheese stole the show. It was fantastic! I would and will come back but would just get the brisket and the Mac and cheese next time.

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    John M.

    Absolutely the best BBQ I've had in decades. If it's just two of you, I recommend the sampler plate. Generous portions of brisket, pulled pork, bbq chicken and ribs. The brisket is so tender and flaky! Honest bbq. I wished I lived in Columbus and wasn't just visiting!!!! My mouth is salivating just thinking of that brisket and pulled pork. Wow!

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    Jason K.

    Good bbq spot. Not a game changer, but good, solid bbq in Indy. Definitely hit them up because there may not be anything better in the area. It's sort of a hidden gem. It is set in a random Victorian house set back off of the street. There's not a ton of signage, so if you didn't know it was there you'd probably miss it. The brisket had good flavor but could have been trimmed a bit better. There was a significant amount of fat. Also, they thick cut the slices and weigh them precisely, so you may only get one slice when you order. The sides were good. Nothing to complain about, but nothing that sticks in my mind. They are known for the max and cheese. Drinks are in cans/bottles so there are no refills. Staff is a cafeteria serving, so you really don't get much interaction with them besides order taking. I'd definitely come back if I'm the area. The food is done well. Check em out

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    Their honest hard workers that cooks some great food so you don't have to staff is friendly very helpful their great for a community

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