Awesome interior, warm and welcoming service, and most importantly, succulent and well seasoned…read moremeat! The brisket was tender and those ribs were actually falling off the bone! The home-made sauces were standout - especially their medium and spicy! Get a flight of sauces for $2! Best barbecue we've had in a while, and in Upland, IN of all places. Family-run, plenty of options on the menu - honestly worth a 45 minute drive over!

Oh my goodness, this place is fabulous! It's a small dining room but decorated so quaintly…read more It feels like where you would go for excellent BBQ. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating! Every single thing I've tasted has been excellent. That includes the brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, Mac & cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, French fries and the best for last...the fried pickle spears and fried onions petals are the best I've ever had. An order of pickle spears included 5 huge spears and was probably enough for some people to eat as a meal. Same goes for the onion petals. This isn't a fried piece of onion. It's like a quartered onion then deep fried chunks of it. And the batter on both was so light and crispy! I have not tried any dessert. The very next time you go out to eat--eat here!!

Good food (ala carte) nice staff. With some Star Wars memorabilia & bathrooms are also nice &…read moreclean. We got the sliders (pork & chicken) & the raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce was good with a nice lil kick.

Amazing food. I just had a cookie but my family had more and they said they loved it. Service was…read moreamazing, our server was so so so nice. And I love the Ambiance, the Star Wars stuff really is so cool. Need to come back soon.

We tried this based on the reviews and did takeout. When we ordered, the service was great and the…read morelady at the counter was super nice when we picked up. The ambiance is casual, so it's a perfect place for a casual lunch or dinner. Food was average for bbq. Overall, it's a good spot if you want something consistent and casual.

Craving BBQ and no good local restaurants. Found Sahm's Smokehouse by search and decided to take a…read moredrive. Upon pulling up, they have an outdoor space with music and games as well as an indoor space. We chose to sit indoors and had the best server. All the staff was so friendly. My husband was immediately drawn to their bourbon selection. He said they have some that you just can't buy anywhere. As far as the BBQ, it was pretty good. I have high standards after living in the KC area for a few years. Ordered the brisket, lean trimmed and ribs. Used the sweet sauce and both meats were good. The hubs said the e cornbread was outstanding. I had the fried biscuits and apple butter. YUMMY!! This is worth the drive to Pendleton. We will definitely be back!

Great find on a roadtrip in our motorhome!! Ample parking in back for trucks and RVs and the food…read morewas fabulous!! Pulled pork and brisket for lunch - delicious! Cornbread, beans and Cole slaw also great!! We ordered takeout and ate lunch in our motorhome - it was so good we went right back and ordered dinner to go!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Service and staff outstanding!

Absolutely worst unprofessional experience my boyfriend and I have ever been at a restaurant! My…read moreboyfriend and I both got the brisket. No flavor, dry and not enjoyable at all! My boyfriend and I took a couple bites of our food and gave it back to the waitress with how awful it was. We spoke to the owner about how we did not enjoy our meal and would like our money back. She was very rude and said "everyone else seems to like it, it all comes from the same pan. Sorry, I wont refund your money back" Very unprofessional as a business owner that she wont even refund our money back when we didn't even eat our food cause it was that bad. I highly do not recommend eating at this place!

There was only one young woman was running the front of the house. Taking orders, being out food +…read morecleaning tables...shout out to her as she was friendly + efficient! We had the bacon wrapped jalapeños and the smoke was perfect! All the food was delicious! The atmosphere seemed like a Texas BBQ

Always great BBQ. My wife had the pulled pork platter and I had the baby back ribs. The baked beans…read moreside is above average and I don't know but maybe homemade? The potato salad is also great. The chips are a bag of Lays. Service is very positive and attentive. You order at the cash register, have a seat and they bring your food to you. The restaurant is clean. Nothing fancy. The restroom is one small room for all. So you may need to wait to use it. We have returned to this restaurant several times and will again in the future.

Amazing!!! Staff was attentive and pleasant!! When we sat down we were immediately greeted with…read morewarm jalapeño biscuits with apple butter. Started with the delicious pulled pork nachos!!! You could taste the smoke on the meat and it was delicious. Only suggestion is add tomatoes. Next the 2 meat with 2 sides. The brisket was phenomenal, the seasoned fries were on point especially dipped in ranch, the Mac & cheese was piping hot and all the food was amazing!!! Full bar, plenty of seating definitely worth the drive!!

Meat - the ribs were pretty good, falling off the bone. Bbq sauce could be better…read more Sides - this is my second trip to back roads and the sides really need work. Beans - meh. Onion rings are awful, reminded me of burned shoe string onions. Fries are good. Mashed potatoes good. Service - fast and friendly both times.

Continues to provide stellar food and service Love the brisket and the pork belly and of course…read morethe jalapeño cornbread

The kitchen is not cleaned properly, they go against BOH regulations, they are very inconsiderate…read moreof their staff, and i would not recommend this place at all. Especially if you're looking for a fine CLEAN dining experience. The racism runs strong there, which is ridiculous. They discriminate against age and the whole experience was just appalling. You're better off at cooking at home. Just go see what that kitchen looks like and all that is uncleaned, unsanatized, and debree left by the cooks.... smh..... worst experience of my life work and food.

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 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.