Updated July 2025.
Smokey? Sweet? Spicy? What's your preferred BBQ flavor?
From finger-lickin' ribs that fall off the bone to a plate piled high with sides, there's plenty of delicious BBQ in Indy to enjoy!
Fairgrounds | 4130 N Keystone Ave.
West Side | 3145 W 16th St.
It's kind of all in the name, isn't it? You can smell the meat cooking as you approach and know you're in for a delicious meal.
Near NW Riverside | 2515 Dr MLK Jr. St.
Monon Yard | 877 E 30th St.
With two near northside locations, Bar-B-Que Heaven has served BBQ to the community since 1952. They serve it all, from chili dogs to ribs to sweet potato pie for dessert.
Crown Hill | 3736 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr St
Hank's brings the taste of authentic Texas-style brisket straight to Indianapolis. Hank's opened in 2004 and has been proving folks wrong daily who say there isn't good BBQ in Indy.
Speedway | 1414 N Main St
Sitting right on Main St. in Speedway, Barbecue and Bourbon is serving up just about barbecued meat you could want, and typically for a great deal! Try out their sandwiches or platters.
Near Southeast | 2412 E Raymond St.
Pull Up Grill & Barbecue specializes in Texas-style BBQ, and they event have Red Hot on the menu, which is basically a spicy pork hot dog!
Westfield | 800 E Main St
The drive to the northside is more than worth it if you've never had Big Hoffa's, and if you have, there's no convincing needed. They specialize in BBQ, but also have delicious smash burgers, and over the top milkshakes.
SoBro | 5301 Winthrop Ave Ste. B
Whether you're a little hungry for a quarter-pound sandwich, or you've got enough hunger and friends to tackle the SoBro Smorgasbord with over 2 pounds of meat to share, Half Liter is a great stop in SoBro!
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