Below is a list of the top and leading BBQ Restaurants in Indianapolis. To help you find the best BBQ Restaurants located near you in Indianapolis, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Indianapolis’ Best BBQ Restaurants:
The top rated BBQ Restaurants in Indianapolis are:
- Smokin’ Barrel BBQ – offers a keto-friendly menu
- Grilliant Foods – was established in 2014 by owner Ernie Verbarg
- Hank’s Smoked Briskets – carry out restaurant delivers a variety of smoked perfection
- Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall – believes bbq is best off the smoker
- His Place Eatery – is extensive soul food and BBQ restaurant
Smokin’ Barrel BBQ
Smokin’ Barrel BBQ is a family-owned and managed dining experience. Opened in 2016 by Mike and CJ McFarland as a backyard competition, Smokin’ Barrel BBQ has become Central Indiana’s new savory sensation. The McFarland family is community-focused, actively involved in 4H and other church and school groups. Its passion is great food with friends and family. Their menu of tender meats is keto-friendly, with dry rubs that are sugar-free.
All of the meats briskets, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken are smoked low and slow over locally sourced and seasoned wood.
Products/Services:
Food Menu, Catering, Order Online
LOCATION:
Address: 2316 S German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: (317) 340-4502
Website: www.smokin-barrel-bbq.com
REVIEWS:
“Great pulled pork. I did hog roast for twenty-five years and I can say these people do it right. Great taste, juicy, & definitely worth it.Glad you put bbq sauce on the side. Pork was great without it. 5 STARS +.” – Thomas C.
Grilliant Foods
Grilliant Foods was established in 2014 by owner Ernie Verbarg as both a catering company and a competitive BBQ team. At the beginning of 2015, they decided to change directions and expand to a full restaurant and shop. They found a location – a European market and deli – with roots in the community. Not wanting to take away the imported European goods from the central Indiana area, they decided to continue stocking the grocery part while adding their own ability.
Continuing forward, they will also be carrying a variety of goods from local merchants. Everything from coffee, to BBQ rubs, and whatever else they might think of.
Products/Services:
Food Menu, Catering, Online Store, Events
LOCATION:
Address: 4320 W 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 334-8797
Website: www.grilliantfoods.com
REVIEWS:
“Second day in a row of eating the daily special and it’s still amazing! Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and country gravy. Absolutely delicious!” – Rev P.
Hank’s Smoked Briskets
Hank’s Smoked Briskets carry out restaurant delivers a variety of smoked perfection from brisket to corn beef, to chicken. He is determined to keep his BBQ authentic, Hank travels to Texas to purchase his mesquite wood twice a year. And during the year-end holidays, fields also smoke and sell turkeys and rib-eye steaks, which is better than the brisket, Hank’s said. If you travelers throughout the country or just in the neighborhood, try Hank’s Smoked Briskets.
Products/Services:
Sandwiches, Ribs, Hank’s Specialty Dinners, Desserts, Sides, Orders By The Pound, Beverages
LOCATION:
Address: 3736 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St STE A, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 925-1689
Website: www.hankssmokedbriskets.com
REVIEWS:
“ take my family to this lovely spot quite often! This is my favorite place to pass a nice evening. I visit this place at least once a month. The food is very good, the staff is courteous and the cost is affordable. I enjoy meeting in this restaurant over a rich supper.” – Ibraham J.
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall is a Broad Ripple’s first Texas-style BBQ joint and the north sides’ largest beer garden. They believe bbq is best off the smoker. You will only get the fresh, smokiest, most delicious BBQ every visit paired up with our house German lagers and ales, frozen cocktail. Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall are pivoting its businesses to become a food and provision marketplace to help feed the people in its communities and is committed to bringing you everyday needs.
Products/Services:
Lunch & Dinner, Bar Menu, Marketplace & To-Go, Catering
LOCATION:
Address: 5301 Winthrop Ave suite b, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (463) 212-8180
Website: www.halfliterbbq.com
REVIEWS:
“I was extremely impressed with Half Liter BBQ & Beer. They were able to take ordinary dishes and add a unique twist to each plate. I love the atmosphere. It felt welcoming and the servers provided a great customer experience. I definitely recommend this place for small groups. The portion sizes are a decent size, so expect to take home some food.
I didn’t try any beers, but they did have a great selection.” – Patrick R.
His Place Eatery
His Place Eatery is extensive soul food and BBQ restaurant that puts a gourmet twist on down-home cooking. With a culinary education and more than a decade of catering experience, chef James carefully hand-crafted each and every recipe, dry rub, and seasoning, earning His Place Eatery a place among the best soul food restaurants on the Indy for four years. With a broad menu, good quality service, and a welcoming atmosphere, His Place is Indianapolis’ premier place for soul food.
Products/Services:
Breakfast, Lunch Specials, Kid’s Menu, Desserts, Lighter Side, Baskets, On The Side, Smokehouse, Signatures, Entrees, Catering
LOCATION:
Address: 6916 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-4890
Website: www.hisplaceeatery.com
REVIEWS:
“Ordered carry out Tuesday and was very pleased with the food. It was very good quality and perfectly cooked. What a large menu. We had the pork chops, chicken, smoked meatloaf, fried perch. All good portions and ready really fast even when we ordered it a 4:15 it was ready at 4:40. The staff were very helpful. We will definitely order again.” – Charline A.
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