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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!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Dessert, Pork, BBQ Chicken, Chess Pie, Ribs, BBQ Ribs, Salads, Sweet Potato Pie, Southern Food, Sweet Tea, Cornbread, Potato Salad, and Baked Beans
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.
