Best BBQ in Indy?

[danielocean03]

Mrs. Danielocean03 and I watched a lot of KCBS BBQ competition on TV this weekend and are looking for some great Indy BBQ, where should I go?

I've been to Black Diamond on 37, that was pretty good as was GT South's.

Please don't answer with "my backyard" unless it's a legitimate invitation to all INGOers.

Thanks in advance guys, what say you?

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Dude, the search function is your friend Always wanted to say that to a mod.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/57571-best_bbq_place_in_indy.html

BTW Big Hoffa's and Black Diamond are my 2 favorites

 

[indyk]

My BBQ pics

Judges BBQ

Big Hoffas

Hickory House, since closed but I think has been reopened under new staff/ name not toooo sure

Hank's Briskets

BBQ Heaven

Kings Ribs

and finally

Squealers


and my BBQ

smokey bones, GT Souths' is the MC Donald's of BBQ to "me" PLEASE resist going to that slop. OOOOooo might get burned for this one here...lol

I was a BBQ nut for a loooong time I specialize in pork shoulders, short ribs, and Chicken, I took a massive KC BBQ tour and just about hit every BBQ resturant, hole in the ground ,and tasted some of Indy's neighborhood self proclaimed pro's. I love BBQ plain and simple, breakfast, lunch and dinner can be made on my grill and smoker.

I think Im gonna have me some ribs tonight and some smoked chicken thighs with chili oil for desert!!

 

[jsharmon7]

City barbeque is delicious.

 

[Que]

INGO calling Kirk Freeman. Come in, Kirk Freeman.

 

[riverman67]

I second Squealers and it's only about a mile from my front door so I eat there a lot.

 

[indyjoe]

Take Famous Dave's off any list you are considering. Unless you like to burp up liquid smoke and try not to puke. Maybe we had the Greenwood location on a bad day. Made me feel sick for hours.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

INGO calling Kirk Freeman. Come in, Kirk Freeman.

I'll just leave this here.....

 

[dcolip]

Smoke House on Shelby is very good I think. I really like their brisket and the southern style baked beans are good also.

 

[danielocean03]

Dude, the search function is your friend Always wanted to say that to a mod.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/57571-best_bbq_place_in_indy.html

BTW Big Hoffa's and Black Diamond are my 2 favorites

You'll have to do better than that!

I read that thread when it was new in 2009, as well as earlier this afternoon when I first got to thinking about it. Surely we've got some new opinions among all of the members we've gained since then.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Have you checked out City Barbeque?
City BBQ

I have only had their lunch special pulled pork sandwich and it was good. they also have pretty good sides. Fresh cut fries, slaw, greens with pork all were pretty good.

 

[rockhopper46038]

GT South's is still going to be in contention, but there is still plenty of room at the top of the list for BBQ in Indianapolis, in my opinion.

It ain't BBQ per se, but it you would like to try some excellent smoked meats you ought to wander down to Smoking Goose on Dorman street.

Black Diamond is right down the street from me (and from GT South's), and I also think they are worth a try.

Again, not BBQ, but has anyone tried the Jamaican Jerk joint on South Keystone? I've wondered about that place. There's a King Ribs place right there, too.

I'm still convinced the best BBQ I've had in Indiana was in The Haute, at Big Shoe's...

 

[gregkl]

City barbecue the best north of the mason-dixon!

 

[riverman67]

GT South's is still going to be in contention, but there is still plenty of room at the top of the list for BBQ in Indianapolis, in my opinion.

It ain't BBQ per se, but it you would like to try some excellent smoked meats you ought to wander down to Smoking Goose on Dorman street.

Black Diamond is right down the street from me (and from GT South's), and I also think they are worth a try.

Again, not BBQ, but has anyone tried the Jamaican Jerk joint on South Keystone? I've wondered about that place. There's a King Ribs place right there, too.

I'm still convinced the best BBQ I've had in Indiana was in The Haute, at Big Shoe's...

Big Shoe's is good.
I haven't thought about that place in years. Is it still on East Wabash?

 

[VUPDblue]

another vote for City BBQ.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Big Shoe's is good.
I haven't thought about that place in years. Is it still on East Wabash?

I wish I could confirm, but I haven't had a reason to be in TH for 10 years. The nice old guy that used to run the range right next to the ISU stadium isn't there anymore; RHIT got enough of my money that I feel no need to return for Homecoming; the strippers at 6th Avenue are probably the same ones that were there 10 years ago (and were likely the same ones from 10 years before that); and there's no longer a poker game going on in the back of the Canopy Club. About the only reason I can think of to return would be to go to Csonka's for a beer and a sandwich, train with Jack McVicker, or get some BBQ at Big Shoes.

 

[mrjarrell]

King's is OK, for what it is and GT South's is acceptable if you're really hungry. Frankly, I've not found any truly good 'Que in the Indy area. It's all just so-so. Planning a trip to Memphis real soon, where we'll visit Leonard's for some good Memphis style 'Que and then over to Decatur, Alabama for some ribs and pulled pork at the award winning Big Bob Gibson's. That's good 'Que. It really does spoil you.

 

[gregkl]

King's is OK, for what it is and GT South's is acceptable if you're really hungry. Frankly, I've not found any truly good 'Que in the Indy area. It's all just so-so. Planning a trip to Memphis real soon, where we'll visit Leonard's for some good Memphis style 'Que and then over to Decatur, Alabama for some ribs and pulled pork at the award winning Big Bob Gibson's. That's good 'Que. It really does spoil you.

Don't like the Rendezvous?

 

[mrjarrell]

Don't like the Rendezvous?

Rendezvous is a tourist trap and far from the best BBQ in Memphis. It's highly overrated. Interstate does a far better job than them, but Leonard's has a looong tradition of good eats.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Rendezvous is a tourist trap and far from the best BBQ in Memphis. It's highly overrated. Interstate does a far better job than them, but Leonard's has a looong tradition of good eats.

I was going to point out Interstate in Memphis, but got beat to the punch.