Best places: Barbecue restaurants in Indianapolis, United States

Imaginative pub grub & craft brews on tap served in a warm, laid-back tavern with patio tables.

Traditional diner serving Southern dishes & smoked meats to eat in or take away.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Hearty plates of BBQ & whiskey cocktails are the draw at this rustic outpost with a down-home vibe.

Longtime Texas-style BBQ fixture offering rustic sandwiches & dinners, plus sides & desserts, to go.

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

👍👍 Like many others today I visited SB because of it's listing as the best BBQ in the state in an online article ranking BBQ restaurants nationally. While I haven't tried enough BBQ in the area to verify that it's the best, I was not disappointed. This is a no frills mom and pop BBQ joint it what looks...

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

Chill, old-school haunt with a racing theme offering bar food & steaks, with live music & a patio.

👍 I’m a pretty big BBQ addict, and I recently heard about 317 BBQ. So I decided to see if this joint would be up there on my list. Now I’ll say this, the brisket was okay. The flavor was kind of lacking and it didn’t seem like it was smoked long enough. On the plus side, they do serve the sandwich on...

Laid-back operation with a beer garden offering barbecue, shared plates & salads.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.

Casually refined venue for steaks, burgers & ribs cooked on giant Weber kettles.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

👍 Natural State Provisions is a relatively new addition to Indy, and I hadn’t even known about it at first. I got to make a visit recently so here’s how it went. We arrived at around 6 PM on a Sunday and they were not too busy, so there were tables available. Just so you know, you have to order your...