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We Are Located in Indianapolis — West 16th Street
King Ribs Bar-B-Q’s West 16th Street location at 3145 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 is conveniently located in the west side of Indianapolis, making it easy to reach from nearby neighborhoods and local communities. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick drive-thru meal or picking up BBQ to take home, King Ribs Bar-B-Q is ready to serve you.
A mile from the Speedway
This stretch of W 16th St runs straight toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Locals, Speedway workers, and race weekend visitors all know the spot — the smoke in the air does the advertising.
The #1 BBQ in Indianapolis
Reviewers who've eaten BBQ across the country put this location at the top. The ribs and chicken come off a live charcoal grill — low and slow, no shortcuts.
Find us on West 16th
3145 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Call us at (317) 488-0223. Drive-thru and counter service available daily.
Hours:
Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM
Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM
Sun: 12–9 PM
Our other location
Also serving Indianapolis on Keystone Avenue. Same BBQ, same low prices, same drive-thru convenience.
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.
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.
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.
Off the grill
Feeding the whole crowd
Pans of ribs, tips, and chicken with all the sides — we cater family reunions, church events, and everything in between.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Chess Pie, BBQ Ribs, Ribs, Salads, BBQ Chicken, Sweet Tea, Dessert, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Southern Food, Potato Salad, Pork, and Sweet Potato Pie
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Speedway, Glendale, Indiana University Health University Hospital, North Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Wolfington, Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Farleys Addition, Knollton Heights, Keystone Manor, Rocky Ripple, Sterling Heights, Marian - Cold Springs, Crows Nest, Near Westside, North Crows Nest, Clermont, Near Nw - Riverside, and Eagledale.
