It's Sunday and local brunch spots are slammed. What does a party of five adults and four kids do?…read moreGo to Rackz. We got a meal for eight and took two boxes of leftovers home We ate at the outside picnic tables. We had table side service with runners bringing us sides in serving bowls as well small trays and larger round trays for the adults. All of our meal trays were HOT! The slaw was five star from all including everyone who "doesn't like slaw." There are three sauces. Everyone had their favorite. All are good. I went back in after the fam left to refill my water for the ride home. WHAT? Brunswick stew and pork rinds? I was offered a sample of the stew and snagged the last bag of rinds (even bad rinds are better than no rinds, right?) I was offered a sample of the Brunswick (all the meats, a little corn, Lima, potatoes, bbq sauce, tomato's). This is a a low-key restaurant. Great service. My favorite pulled pork, Mac and cheese (which I do not eat, but tasted just for you), law that was universally, loved, and overall excellent sides, and dishes. Great service indoors, or outdoors. Yes, I'm coming back. If not just for a bag of pork rinds the best I've ever had! Ambience indoor outdoor. Not four star service or serving but a perfect picnic site with excellent service. Try it it's been around for a long time. I took too long to do this one!

Rackx is an awesome locally owned bbq restaurant in Carmel! It's the kind of place that has a…read morefollowing and the clerks know the regulars by name. The menu is a mix of bbq, soul and Southern style cooking. Cornbread, green beans, peach cobbler, etc., included. I had the bbq loaded baked potato with bbq beef brisket. The brisket is amazingly tender and moist. The potato was smothered in cheese, onions, jalapeños and bacon. Yum. The bbq sauces are very tasty. I had the tangy sauce which had a kick to it. My husband had the pork tenderloin sandwich. The pork was hand prepped and breaded and very good. The Sidewinder fries are the BEST in Indy area - hands down and the portion is generous. Everyone was stealing his fries. My granddaughter had the Kid's pork bbq slider with Mac and cheese. She also devoured a corn muffin. She loved her meal. Others had the Pork Bbq sandwich combo with backed beans. The beans are freshly prepared and crave worthy. Pork sandwiches had a generous amount of moist pulled pork. We ordered at the counter and food is prepared fresh so there's a bit of a wait during dinner hour. About half people get their food to go. Prices are reasonable - especially desserts. The dining area is small - maybe five tables. Seating is tight. The patio area outside is nice if the Indiana weather cooperates. I love this place.

No pics to share but I REALLY enjoyed my food! I got a combo so I could try different dishes at…read moreonce, and all of it was good. The service was super nice and helpful. The inside is nice and casual with plenty of seating.

Came here on a random Saturday evening for an early dinner. This is located in a strip mall with…read moreample parking. Upon walking in you put your order into the kiosk, or you can go up to the counter I believe as the man there will take your order. I believe he might be the owner too because he was never cooking. A few observations about the place it's got some really cute decor. Little bit more cliché than authentic. I would call out. The menu definitely has authentic items on it. The cooking is not as authentic however it is generous and it is fresh tasting. For example, the beef plate I believe had some type of seasoning on it. That gave it a flavor that is not exactly authentic. So I would recommend laying off the seasoning. The Katsu sauce, which is self service is also legitimate as as the teriyaki sauce. I would definitely come back here again however I also learned that there are other similar Hawaiian barbecue spots in the Carmel fishers Indianapolis area that I would also definitely want to check out and compare.

We discovered Big Hoffa's on my last trip to Indianapolis, although in chatting with the bartender,…read morewe found out it's been there for years. I'm not sure how we missed it. The only reason I discovered it was because I had a craving for barbecue and started looking to see what was within 10 miles or so in the area. My husband and I decided to share a slab of ribs, because it came with two rolls and two sides. Perfect for seniors with smaller appetites. The ribs were really good, very meaty, as was my side, the mac & cheese. I took half of each of my portions home for another meal a couple days later. My husband had the baked beans as his side, and also enjoyed those. I tried the sweet sauce, which had a little bit of a kick but not much, and was just right. The garlic rolls were not quite as tasty as I'd hoped, more like a doughy dinner roll with some garlic and butter brushed on top. I was hoping they would have a little crunch, but that was a very minor thing in an otherwise great meal. The ambience was outstanding - we sat at the bar, it wasn't crowded, and we ended up finding out that we shared a mutual friend with one of the two bartenders who were there, which just added to the great experience.

A friend invited us to celebrate her birthday, so we came here. It was super busy so must be good…read more Ehh it was mediocre. For not having ever been we sure found out that apparently we didn't do ordering correctly. Has no clue that the other room which is the tavern apparently is where you order if you're going to sit in there. Again, it was busy and our first time so had literally no idea. The young girl who pretty much had an attitude and made us feel like we purposely ordered at the counter and went into the tavern was the end of the world. The staff in the tavern were so nice about it and honestly said it wasn't a big deal it happens so no worries. The food. The teriyaki chicken lacked flavor. Perhaps some smothering of the teriyaki so it actually tastes like it would have been better. Served in a take out box was also just weird. Presentation was very unwelcoming. If I wanted takeout I'd go get takeout. Perhaps a little tray how the brisket and beans were served with a side of extra teriyaki sauce and more veggies. This could have been so much better. The ribs were good but nothing to really rave about. Mac was so so. Slaw was good. My 1864 sandwich was bland. The brisket was not flavorful or anything. Lots of overcooked pieces. I guess I pictured a mixture of soft tender and flavored meat chunks but instead it was tiny burnt overcooked small bits with more Giardiniera than meat. Fries were seasoned very well. Beans were very tasty. Guess I should have stocked up on sides. Sweet tea was really good. Atmosphere was nice in tavern. Glad we sat there. The main dining area was too loud and crowded. Small tables and just too chaotic for us. I'd say this is a one and done. I really wanted to love this place. I had high expectations I suppose. Not exactly disappointed but definitely not satisfied. Our friends drove and hour and a half while it was about 40 min for us but now onto the search for some delicious brisket. Three meals and drinks for $54, definitely expected this to be top tier. The search continues. Three stars for the tea, sides, and amazing old fashioned drink.

City Barbeque, Fishers 8/16/26…read moreFriends, I cannot recommend this place enough. The staff are amazing and think of everything you don't when you have a large group coming in at the last minute to visit. The pulled pork is my favorite, but my husband loves the brisket, so guess what they have...pick 2 meats, all the wonderful sides and of course the banana pudding taste just like it came from your Grandmother's kitchen. We absolutely had enough food to eat the next day . Trust the review, you won't be disappointed! Vicky Perry P.s. we are placing another order for my husband's surprise birthday party this weekend. Thank You City Barbeque !!!

Ordered pulled pork and turkey . Pulled pork tasted old and the turkey was extremely dry . Also…read moreordered the cherry cobbler and it was over cooked . Service has always been good . We have been going there since they opened . Not sure we will go back to this location .

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.

9.17.26 - My friend Sonia & I are "eating the alphabet" and Han Korean BBQ and Hot Pot served as…read moreour perfect "H." They are located in Castleton on E 82nd, tucked behind another big Asian restaurant, so don't let it get overlooked! We went for lunch, which is a $25 all you can eat bbq and hot pot. I chose the mushroom broth and my friend got the chicken broth - there are about 8 from which to choose. You order certain meats/proteins with the server and then the rest is "salad bar style" to choose sauces, noodles, other proteins, vegetable and more to either cook on the grill or in your broth. My mushroom broth was really flavorful, and there are plenty of options. Some of my favorites today were quail eggs, lotus root, lobster rolls, dumplings, shrimp & scallops. There were also a few dessert options (some ice cream and cold jello-type of items) but we were too stuffed to try them. The soups is served in a very generous portion - I'm guessing at least a quart of broth, and at the end, our server did tell us that you can request to be served less. If it appears you are wasting food, or want to take any home, that is charged at $12.99 per pound. #yum #ReviewsByRL

Han Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is one of those places where you accidentally eat enough food to sustain a…read moresmall village... We went with the spicy beef bulgogi, sirloin, ribeye, spicy five spice chicken, and garlic chicken. The meats were fresh, well marinated, and the ribeye disappeared embarrassingly fast. For the hot pot, we built a spicy broth loaded with udon noodles, lobster balls, fish balls, crab stick, bean sprouts, lotus root, corn, bell peppers, spinach, cilantro, enoki mushrooms, and carrots. The broth just kept getting better as everything cooked together, so don't judge it by the first few bites. One thing that really stood out was the service. They stayed on top of the grill, replacing it when it got too charred and oiling it without us having to ask. The hot pot bar was also impressively stocked, and I never felt like the popular ingredients had been picked over. The ambiance was upbeat without feeling chaotic, and the whole experience was one notch up from just going out to dinner. My only piece of advice is to dress in layers. Between the tabletop grill and a bubbling pot of broth, you'll be questioning every life decision that involved wearing a sweater. Overall, this is the kind of place that's worth bringing friends who like food and don't mind leaving smelling faintly of barbecue. Honestly, that's part of the experience. I can't wait to come back!

Run, don't walk. This place was delicious and since I have gone I have told so many people about…read moreit. The service was great. Our waters never got below half full and they asked us if we needed anything multiple times. Me and my two friends ordered way to much food but we wanted to try everything! We ordered 3 small orders of boneless wings. I can't remember exactly what flavors we got but they were all pretty good, some better than others! We also ordered gyoza, which comes with 8 pieces, French fries, and sweet potato fries. We overdid it on ordering but we wanted it all!

Man, found a new place for chicken. The crispness is true. Their Golden Original flavored chicken…read morereminds me of Sunburst Fried Chicken (best chicken flavor IMO). They have lots of choices for chicken flavors, but only for wings. The half or whole chicken are only limited to 3 flavors, and sometimes, only 2 are available. I got the bulgogi rice bowl, not bad, enjoyable but the meat is not as flavorful like K-Town. The So Ddeok So Ddeok was just ok in flavor, but really spicy. The chicken fried rice was well flavored and not over powering so it was enjoyable. Overall, it hit some marks but missed on some. We're used to really flavorful food if it's Korean. if you're looking for that here, there are other places that's better. But their chicken, we would definitely come back for them, as they're really, really good, especially fresh off the frying pan. We ordered a whole chicken (golfen original) for to go we can continue to enjoy them at home (air fryer). Service was good, considering there was only one server, but it wasn't busy. No outdoor seating. Great ambiance for watching sports. Let's just say, it's better place to watch sports than BWW.

The MashCraft IPA is really, really good. This was one of the beers I got in my beer flight, and it…read morewas my favorite. I'd even go so far as to say that this is one of the better IPAs I've had in a long while. Beer flights at MashCraft are generous 6-ounce pours. You get four of them, and there are 16 different beers, ciders and sours to choose from. I got the Prickly Dragon (a sour with notes of prickly pear and dragonfruit), the MashCraft IPA (yumyumyum and my favorite, as we already established), Squeeze the Juice (an New England IPA), and Triple Jam from Blake's Hard Cider, which was too sweet for me and tasted a little like cough syrup. They also offer wine and cocktails here, but I didn't see them on the menu. I was told this verbally by our extremely gregarious and outgoing server. One cool thing about this MashCraft is that they have an outdoor pickle ball court! When I was there, it was being occupied by families with children who were running around the court, but hypothetically, one can play pickle ball at this brewery.

My friend and I needed last minute Halloween plans. After scouring Facebook events, we saw…read moreMashcraft was having Halloween trivia. I haven't had the chance to dine here before, but drive past it often. Service was top notch from the moment we walked in. Our server was so friendly, welcoming and eager to ensure we had a wonderful time. The menu isn't huge, but they have a lot of unique items. The chicken sandwich I had was delicious, but it was a bit messy. My friend also enjoyed her burger which was the special of the month. We ordered the special drink from Halloween, and it was tasty. I did think $10 was a bit high for what was essentially a vodka and sprite. Trivia was also a blast. They had cute prizes for the holiday and we even ended up winning a gift card. Not bad for free trivia. The host did a great job and made everyone feel welcome. The pickleball court also looked fun if the weather was nicer. Can't wait to come back.

Five BIG stars for Sammy and the crew at City BBQ on Saturday, August 22. I had ordered a the meal…read morefor 14-16 people and when I got home discovered I had mistakenly ordered 1 1/2 quarts of baked beans rather than green beans. In a panic I went back to the store as we had 16 people coming for dinner with the intention of buying the green beans. Sammy could not have been nicer and more helpful and cheerfully said, "Mistakes happen. You keep the baked beans and let us give you your green beans." He really saved the day for us as most of the kids present did not like baked beans. He said, "Have them try them, they'll like them", and they did! We were big fans of City BBQ before and are even bigger fans now!

Bruh, not even a busy Monday I get fries and 2 ribs carry out. I know it's a bbq place but when I…read moregot home the napkins were soaked like they slapped them out the fryer, straight into the Togo paper. Didn't wait for the fryer oil to completely drain. Fries were mush not crispy not cooked. Basically got smashed potatoes. They can't cook fries like how hard is that. And the ribs, if very talking portion size for the cost, they are robbing customers for 2.99 a rib they think that's acceptable. I call from home saying I'm coming back for new fries bringing the fries with me to show them. Tell them go ahead and make a new order of fries when I'm down there. Get there, haven't started the fries.... So waiting for a new order, they bring me less amount of fries than what I brought in. So I'm stuck there waiting for new fries for the 3rd or 4th time idek. The new evening staff was apologetic but I was just fuming for how long I was waiting.

Love the fried chicken and the soup with the little things inside ! I think I need to do less spicy…read morethough for next time!

Great food, some of the better wings I've had here in Fishers. Would definitely recommend. We had…read morethe sweet onion and honey garlic wings. Perfectly crunchy and messy