Best BBQ Restaurants In Indianapolis

Smokin’ Barrel BBQ is a family-owned and operated dining experience. Established in 2016 by Mike and CJ McFarland as a backyard competition, Smokin’ Barrel BBQ has become Central Indiana’s new savory sensation. 

Michael Gomez has been cooking all of his life. He grew up in Indianapolis, IN, graduated from Indiana and Dayton Universities, and is now realizing a culinary dream.

Hanks Smoked Briskets is considered the “Barbecue capital of the Midwest!”  Regulars have been coming here for over a decade and now we’re looking forward to serving you as well!

The Indianapolis BBQ scene is thriving, and we are proud to be a growing part of it. While we employ a “test kitchen” mentality, we pledge to never stray far from our core mission of making Really Good BBQ.

Great food and good times for every occasion.

At Rackz BBQ, you can taste the difference. Our strict focus on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors is what sets us apart from other barbecue joints in Indy. From our smoked meats and grilled classics to our homemade side dishes and more, you will find everything you are craving right here.

Trax BBQ offers Carolina-style BBQ, including pulled pork, ribs and brisket.

You can smell the smoke around the clock: we’ve got three on-site smokers at every City Barbeque joint and we never turn them off. Our pitmasters use local hickory, years of experience, and all 24 hours of the day to craft the city’s best barbecue.

With a formal culinary education and more than a decade of catering experience under his belt, Chef James carefully hand-crafted every recipe, dry rub, and seasoning—earning His Place Eatery a place among the best soul food restaurants on the Indy A-List for four years.

We are the first Armenian takeout restaurant in Indiana and we are excited to bring you the flavors of one of the world’s oldest cuisines. Come try Armenian BBQ.