Best BBQ in Meadows, Indianapolis

Name: King Ribs Bar-B-Q
Address: 4130 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46205, US
Telephone: (317) 543-0841
Price range: $$$

Charcoal-grilled in Indianapolis since 1990

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We Are Located in Indianapolis — Keystone Avenue

Our North Keystone Avenue location is conveniently located on the north side of Indianapolis, surrounded by established neighborhoods, local businesses, and busy streets. Whether you’re nearby or passing through the area, King Ribs Bar-B-Q makes it easy to stop in for charcoal-cooked BBQ.

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A north-side neighborhood institution

Surrounded by longtime residents and local businesses, this spot runs on word of mouth. Regulars know when the ribs are ready — and so does the block.

What Locals Love About King Ribs Bar-B-Q on Keystone Ave

Customers consistently praise our 4130 N Keystone Ave location for serving some of the best, most authentic barbecue in Indianapolis. Patrons rave about the tender, smoky rib tips, rich signature BBQ sauce, and classic sides like mac & cheese and baked beans. Many highlight the fast, efficient drive-thru service and generous portion sizes as standout features that keep them returning. Overall, guest sentiment reflects deep satisfaction with our flavorful comfort food and quick convenience.

Find us on Keystone Avenue

4130 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Call us at (317) 543-0841. Drive-thru and counter service available daily. Hours: Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM Sun: 12–9 PM

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Ribs, tips, and chicken — fresh off live charcoal

King Ribs BBQ serves slow-smoked BBQ cooked every day over real charcoal, served drive-thru fast. No shortcuts, no waiting.

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One of Indiana's first drive-thru BBQ joints

Theopolis Clardy Sr. opened King Ribs in 1990 to prove real BBQ didn't have to mean a long wait. Over 30 years later, nothing about that has changed.

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Specials every day of the week

Sunday rib dinner for $13.99. Half-chicken Wednesday for $8.88. Real food at prices that make sense.

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Feeding the whole crowd

Pans of ribs, tips, and chicken with all the sides — we cater family reunions, church events, and everything in between.

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Slow-smoked BBQ, drive-thru fast since 1990

Founded in 1990 by Theopolis Clardy Sr., the premise was built on fast service. King Ribs established one of the first drive thru barbecue restaurants in Indiana, proving barbecue can be served in a fast manner, and still provide amazing food!

What our guests are saying

Got the Wednesday Special which was 1/2 of a chicken and 2 sides of Mac n Cheese for the low price of $8.99 ! Can't get a better meal than this for the price! Next time I want to buy some BBQ dauce so I can have some at home...highly recommend!

Lisa R.

I've ate a lot of BBQ across the USA. King Ribs is definitely the #1 smoked ribs & chicken restaurant in Indy and would rank right up there nationally. Authentic atmosphere, the smoke smells just as good as the food tastes. Drive thru is great, roll the windows down and enjoy the smell.

Jason W.

For this year’s Christmas party, I decided to go barbecue for the staff. Being in speedway I love promoting other speedway businesses so this barbecue spot was the perfect location to get our meal for our party. Not only did the staff love the food. They also had enough to take home.

TeeJay B.

I didn't get to go myself but I had it delivered. I ordered the chicken and rib tips combo. The chicken was on point!! Seasoned perfectly and still had some juiciness. The tips were delicious too. Some of them were hard like burnt ends but they still got ate. The Mac n cheese was top tier.

Juanice W.