Local BBQ recommendations +/-

[jagee]

When I lived in Indy I could walk to Big Hoffas and did many times.

So either you walked really far, or didn't live in Indy.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Another vote for Rusted Silo. Get carry-out there often.
Have not been in a while, but Hickory Hills BBQ in Edinburgh on 31 used to be really good.

Dirty Steve

 

[chezuki]

So either you walked really far, or didn't live in Indy.

Ford guys are used to walking.

 

[indyblue]

I live near Nora and I'm bummed that covid has apparently taken out Northend BBQ in Nora Plaza as they are now gone. Was very good food and had over 150+ whiskeys and bourbons to try as well.

I also miss G.T South's BBQ off Binford & 71st too. Was my favorite for many years. Now I usually end up at City BBQ since there is one nearby in Carmel, but it's not great - just ok.

Still looking for great BBQ on the north side, will be following this thread for new ideas/places to go.

 

[jagee]

I live near Nora and I'm bummed that covid has apparently taken out Northend BBQ in Nora Plaza as they are now gone. Was very good food and had over 150+ whiskeys and bourbons to try as well.

I also miss G.T South's BBQ off Binford & 71st too. Was my favorite for many years. Now I usually end up at City BBQ since there is one nearby in Carmel, but it's not great - just ok.

Still looking for great BBQ on the north side, will be following this thread for new ideas/places to go.

I miss the North End, too.

...and GT's...but Black Diamond south on Binford a bit at 65th St was better. Sadly, they are gone, too.

 

[Super Bee]

Squealers. 2 locations.

I second this. I am a bit biased as I have known the owner since we were kids but Jim does great BBQ.

 

[OneBadV8]

So either you walked really far, or didn't live in Indy.

Technically I lived in Westfield, in the neighborhood right behind Big Hoffas

However, for the rest of the state, that's called "Indy"

 

[chezuki]

Jim does great BBQ.

You should ask him to start that up again.

 

[OneBadV8]

I live near Nora and I'm bummed that covid has apparently taken out Northend BBQ in Nora Plaza as they are now gone. Was very good food and had over 150+ whiskeys and bourbons to try as well.

The bone marrow butter on the fries, and the brisket chili, and and ...

Sad that place closed. It was definitely amazing food.

 

[OneBadV8]

Ford guys are used to walking.

If you say so

 

[singlesix]

I live near Nora and I'm bummed that covid has apparently taken out Northend BBQ in Nora Plaza as they are now gone. Was very good food and had over 150+ whiskeys and bourbons to try as well.

I also miss G.T South's BBQ off Binford & 71st too. Was my favorite for many years. Now I usually end up at City BBQ since there is one nearby in Carmel, but it's not great - just ok.

Still looking for great BBQ on the north side, will be following this thread for new ideas/places to go.

Northend was great BBQ place. I will miss it.

 

[WebSnyper]

I miss the North End, too.

...and GT's...but Black Diamond south on Binford a bit at 65th St was better. Sadly, they are gone, too.

That's too bad, Black Diamond was on my list to try at one point, but never got in there.

 

[63PGP]

Grilliant Foods. 96th just west of 421 on the north side of 96th street.

 

[dekeshooter]

Kings Ribs on W. 16th is the best BBQ I’ve had in the Indy area.

It’s not the best I’ve had, but to be honest it’s hard to find good Q the farther from MC and TN you get.

 

[Super Bee]

You should ask him to start that up again.

Being in Fort Wayne I do not get there as much as I would like. Is it not very good any longer? I know this year they were having trouble finding help. I would hate to hear they are having quality issues.

 

[chezuki]

Being in Fort Wayne I do not get there as much as I would like. Is it not very good any longer? I know this year they were having trouble finding help. I would hate to hear they are having quality issues.

We haven’t been impressed for a while. We used to drive to Mooresville a few times a year just for Squealers. Now we live in Mooresville and drive elsewhere for bbq.

They seem to be doing the pre-cook and reheat thing that so many bbq places eventually fall into... those kind of dried out ends and cold in the middle ribs that only a microwave can get you. We gave them a few chances in case it was an “off night”, but we likely won’t be back.

 

[paintball_addiction]

I had never heard of it before but it sounds like I'm going to have to try Big Hoffa's sometime.

I know it is a chain, but I really like the brisket at City BBQ. The More Cowbell sandwich is essentially a philly cheese steak made with brisket and it is delicious.

 

[singlesix]

We haven’t been impressed for a while. We used to drive to Mooresville a few times a year just for Squealers. Now we live in Mooresville and drive elsewhere for bbq.

They seem to be doing the pre-cook and reheat thing that so many bbq places eventually fall into... those kind of dried out ends and cold in the middle ribs that only a microwave can get you. We gave them a few chances in case it was an “off night”, but we likely won’t be back.

Not just in Mooresville, I swear the one on West 86th Street bakes the ribs and soaks it in sauce.

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

Just had Big Hoffa's for lunch. They renovated quite a bit since last time I came. Food was just as good as usual - I had "the Amendment" plate with beef brisket which was delicious. However, maybe because of Covid supply issues, portions were a bit smaller and prices a bit higher than I remember. (They had a sign that said brisket prices have risen due to Covid.) Still great food though.

 

[dvd1955]

.... However, maybe because of Covid supply issues, portions were a bit smaller and prices a bit higher than I remember. (They had a sign that said brisket prices have risen due to Covid.) Still great food though.

We have noticed reduced portion sizes and/or higher prices at a lot of places. But I understand why. I'd rather pay a little more than see them close.