7 of the Best Barbecue Joints in Indianapolis

When the flavor gods demand meat, only the best barbecue in Indianapolis will do! Keep reading to learn more about our favorite places to get delicious smoked meat and sides.

7 of the Best Barbecue Joints in Indianapolis

Gomez Barbecue

Pitmaster and owner Michael Gomez has perfected his craft of smoking high-quality meats over hickory and special fruit woods. What you end up with is the best-pulled pork this side of the Atlantic. Apart from this mouthwatering dish, Gomez Barbecue serves unique takes on less common menu items like smoked chicken soup and their famous smoked scotch egg salad sandwich. We highly recommend the footlong hotdog topped with savory smoked pork.

Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall

This garage-style barbecue shack delivers a no-frills feast, full of great flavors and friendly vibes. Picnic tables are scattered around the outdoor lot and you’ll always find happy customers chowing down on some of Half Liter’s delicious brisket sandwiches and ribs. As you might expect, they’ve got plenty of beer on tap, so be sure to wash down your meal with a pint, and remember not to drink and drive.

Beach Bum Barbecue

Beach Bum Barbecue is a popular Indy food truck that delivers on quality and flavor. If you’re feeling hungry, and ambitious, give their Galveston Goliath sandwich a whirl. It consists of a pound of perfectly seasoned pork, brisket, and chicken between two toasted buns. Their meticulously smoked meats get the full dry-rub treatment and every bite results in a taste explosion in your mouth.

Patrick’s Smokehouse Kitchen

If you’re looking for a mouth-watering brisket sandwich that piles the meat on high, you’ve come to the right place. Their sandwiches are topped with caramelized onions and your choice of homemade sauce. We highly doubt just one will do, and not for lack of heartiness, they’re just that darn tasty.

King Ribs

King Ribs cuts right to the chase and gives you the fall-off-the-bone ribs and two sides for an incredible value. You can either order from their drive-thru or grab a table inside and enjoy your feast. King Ribs is also one of the few barbecue spots in all of Indy that serve up smoked pig’s feet, something commonly eaten by true barbecue connoisseurs.

Barbecue & Bourbon

This is the place to be if it’s Memphis-style barbecue your taste buds desire. Don’t eat before visiting them as their portions are massive! Tender and juicy smoked meat literally hangs off of their platters and don’t skimp on their wings either! These little masterpieces are pre-smoked then fried creating a perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat. The smoked brisket will also have you sending praise to the flavor gods.

Hank’s Smoked Briskets

It only takes one bite of Hank’s smoked brisket sandwich to understand how it earned the nickname the “barbecue mecca of the Midwest”. There is nothing on the menu you won’t love and their sauces are unique and flavorful. We recommend the pork loin and smoked sausage with their delectable sweet sauce. Visit all of these incredible barbecue restaurants in the comfort and luxury of a Nissan. Visit Ed Martin Nissan today!

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