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Bar-B-Q Heaven — Restaurant in Indianapolis

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Bar-B-Q Heaven
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Original location of a family-owned BBQ institution with classic meats, Southern sides & desserts.
Nearby attractions
Watkins Park
2360 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Frank Young Park
1000 Udell St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Nearby restaurants
Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ
2621 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tea's Me - Ivy Tech
2535 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Bar-B-Q Heaven
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Bar-B-Q Heaven

2515 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
4.0(611)
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Original location of a family-owned BBQ institution with classic meats, Southern sides & desserts.

attractions: Watkins Park, Frank Young Park, restaurants: Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ, Tea's Me - Ivy Tech
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Phone
(317) 926-1667
Website
barbqueheaven1952.com

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Featured dishes

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Chili Dog
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Half Chicken
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Corn-On-The Cob
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Sweet Potato Pie

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Nearby attractions of Bar-B-Q Heaven

Watkins Park

Frank Young Park

Watkins Park

Watkins Park

4.3

(199)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Frank Young Park

Frank Young Park

4.4

(21)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Bar-B-Q Heaven

Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ

Tea's Me - Ivy Tech

Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ

Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ

4.3

(241)

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4.5

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Larry WaddellLarry Waddell
I was in Indy this week and this institution was a stone's throw from where my cousins grew up. They're in their 60s now but as kids their dad would take them Bar-B-Q Heaven for ribs. A bunch of us stopped in and my cousins did the ordering. We had ribs all around including a chicken and ribs combo platter, a whole mess of sides including string beans, potato salad, Cole slaw, and baked beans. The BBQ was legit and the ribs were delicious! I'm more a babybacks with meat falling off the bone guy, but these ribs had a LOT of flavor and I loved the sauce. I loved the smell of smoke as we got out of the car and the original old school decor (72 years!!). When I'm back in Indianapolis I'll def return!
Brent DavisBrent Davis
I looked for the best BBQ in Indy and found this place. I ordered 5 pulled pork sandwhiches, greens, macaroni and cornbread . I ended up getting 6 sandwhiches, never recieved my macaroni, the greens were so salty I couldnt even eat them, the cornbread didnt have any flavor, and the BBQ sandwhiches... well if you're looking for southern style pulled pork BBQ, I can promise you this is not it. Just normal meat smothered in sauce.
Earnestine DavisEarnestine Davis
Always loved this place since I was a kid. It had never let me down. Haven't eaten here in 22 years so I will update you on the quality of the food. Congratulations to 71 years in business. The sides have lost their touch the Mac and cheese was bland the baked beans came straight out the can the green beans are ok. But the BBQ turkey ribs were on point. Tighten up yall.
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I was in Indy this week and this institution was a stone's throw from where my cousins grew up. They're in their 60s now but as kids their dad would take them Bar-B-Q Heaven for ribs. A bunch of us stopped in and my cousins did the ordering. We had ribs all around including a chicken and ribs combo platter, a whole mess of sides including string beans, potato salad, Cole slaw, and baked beans. The BBQ was legit and the ribs were delicious! I'm more a babybacks with meat falling off the bone guy, but these ribs had a LOT of flavor and I loved the sauce. I loved the smell of smoke as we got out of the car and the original old school decor (72 years!!). When I'm back in Indianapolis I'll def return!
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I looked for the best BBQ in Indy and found this place. I ordered 5 pulled pork sandwhiches, greens, macaroni and cornbread . I ended up getting 6 sandwhiches, never recieved my macaroni, the greens were so salty I couldnt even eat them, the cornbread didnt have any flavor, and the BBQ sandwhiches... well if you're looking for southern style pulled pork BBQ, I can promise you this is not it. Just normal meat smothered in sauce.
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Always loved this place since I was a kid. It had never let me down. Haven't eaten here in 22 years so I will update you on the quality of the food. Congratulations to 71 years in business. The sides have lost their touch the Mac and cheese was bland the baked beans came straight out the can the green beans are ok. But the BBQ turkey ribs were on point. Tighten up yall.
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4.0
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1.0
3y

The first time we were there this year, was on Memorial Day weekend 2022. Unfortunately the food was less than heavenly. We've both been to Texas, and Kansas City. This was far!! from either. The best way I can describe our experience there was as a poor reflection of the BBQ we've had at any family functions in the past. Was the BBQ bad? No. Was it great? Certainly not, adequate at best. I also got Macaroni and Cheese with our order. I've found in the past that if the food is decent (whether it's a burger place or otherwise) Macaroni and Cheese makes a pretty good condiment. The Macaroni and Cheese on Memorial Day 2022 was hands down the worst I've ever had. I gave my wife a sample and she agrees on this (confirmed to still be true on 9/5/2022). It was the blandest, mushiest, and most flavorless Macaroni and Cheese I've ever ate.

When my wife and I were there during the 4th of July weekend, we never got around to trying the food. This is because, a woman outside came to aggressively hit on our friend (asking if he could forget his wife when he said he was married, and saying my wife was "dumpy" and she would not want to have sex with my wife which was weird, no one was looking to do that with her from our group). It quicky became clear that there was a good chance that this woman was going to assault my wife, she followed us around outside and continued to escalate against my wife even when I told her to leave us (and pointedly my wife) alone. Because of this we felt it was wise to take off as soon as was practical. It's a good idea to keep your guard up when you are here, if for some reason you feel the food is...

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1.0
6y

Horrible customer service. I was in on Labor Day and it took 45 minutes in line to get through the line. Once I got to the counter they were having issues with the credit card machine. They could not get the paper to print out. They ran my card but it did not print out. The lady at the counter said I had to wait for the manager to come in. I went to my bank site and saw that the charge had gone through. I showed her but she said I had to wait for the manager to come in. She said it would be 10 minutes but it was 45 minutes before he showed up. I asked several times for my money back or my food but she continued to say I had to wait for the manager. When he finally came in and fixed the machine, they finally gave me my food. It was in a sack for almost an hour. They did not refix it, they did not apologize, and they did not offer me anything for my inconvenience. I was there an hour and 40 minutes from 4:05 to 5:45pm. I want everybody to know how awful they treat customers. I had been a semi-regular customer going 6–10 a year. I am shocked they would treat a customer so badly. Other customers in line were making comments and saying they should have just given me my food. Horrible...

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3.0
7y

My second time trying then today. Ordered same thing both times. Turkey combo with Mac n cheese and greens. Both times i was disappointed in the lack of seasoning on the sides. It's like they don't even bother to season. The turkey ribs were better than the first time. They first time they were so dry i almost drove back across town. But decided not to. Today they were fresher and kinda moist. The corn bread muffins are pre made sitting in basket wrapped in plastic. Both times they were cold and kinda hard like they were days old sitting in the fridge. I threw it out the window. I got my mild sauce on the side. I think that Mild sauce is manwich sauce. I swear it tastes just like it but it's still good. The sauce on the side is pre cupped so it's room temperature. First visit i ate soon as i got home. It was cold. Today i sat right in my car outside the restaurant and ate. The sides were hot. The turkey ribs were not. Just warm. I am going to try bbq king next. I have not cus i really like turkey ribs and they...

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