Fast-casual barbeque restaurant serving authentic comfort food. Serves award-winning BBQ, huge sandwiches, homemade sides, fresh salads, and incredible desserts. All meats—beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-cut ribs, Amish chickens, turkey breast, and special-recipe sausage—are smoked on site, and all sides and desserts are made fresh daily in the restaurant. Caters thousands of events every year, of all sizes and styles: everything from formal weddings and backyard graduation parties to company picnics and family reunions. Great for lunch, dinner, dine-in, or carryout. Supports teammates and communities alike; prioritizes giving back to local charities and non-profits.
Counter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
Ashley Ogden
The food was great! The service was fast! And the staff was friendly! We are from the west coast and the workers were so kind letting us sample food and make recommendations. They brought us dessert to try since it was our first time here. If we move here, I’ll definitely be back!
… moreDustyn Boshears
I can’t say enough about this location! I have been to several City Barbecues in Ohio and Indiana including the mother store in Dublin Ohio area and I’ve never had food as great as this location everything was perfect the meat was moist and tender the sides hot and fresh! The service though was what did it for me! All the staff was great but the manager that was working when we stopped was by far the nicest and sweetest person I’ve met in the food industry! Her name was Bobbie she was the first person we saw upon arrival and she quickly greeted us with the biggest warm smile and quickly asked how we were doing. She noticed we were looking all over the menu trying ti decide what we wanted on this visit and asked if she could help or answer any questions this was next level most just leave you standing there. We asked for recommendations and instead of just giving the well i like this or that she asked what kind of meats and sides we typically like. She then proceeded to give us options based on our response and even offered a sample. She and another employee brought our food out yo us at the table we sat down at she asked if we needed any sauces or refills this is not typical of a city bbq they usually leave you on your own. She returned about 5-10 min later to ask how we liked everything and if there was anything’s she could get us. The level of service she provided was astonishing and will get our patronage every time we are in the area. Hands down i wouldn’t consider going anywhere else after the service her and her staff provided! Whoever placed her in a manager position knew the gem they hired! If every location had leadership like hers that shows their staff how to properly take care of a customer their location would be top notch! Normally my reviews are far and in between and often due to a bad experience but this incredible experience deserves to be talked about! Highly highly recommend this location and if you go there i hope you get to meet that manager named Bobbie she will make your day with her infectious smile and incredible service!
… moreIan Cockrell
Within the last year, some of their items have been extremely hit-or-miss such as the brisket. Half the time or more these days, it has been served to us very dry and stiff with no juice in the takeout container. It is extremely disappointing as a long time customer(ever since they opened). Their chicken has been more consistent, but I swear we’ve seen an uptick in cartilage and bone mixed in. Their sides are good as always, but jeez, you are a BBQ restaurant, please have a consistent recipe. We have had AWESOME brisket here too, but I’m not trying to gamble whether I enjoy my food or not.
… moreShawn Zylstra
My family visited this location yesterday and had an amazing meal and amazing customer service. Manager Bobby Brown provided an exceptional level of customer service and attention to detail only seen at very high end restaurants. She is an All Star!! City BBQ is very lucky to have her and the team that was there yesterday. The whole staff deserves an A++. Thank You for an Amazing experience!
… moreEric Rhude
Five stars for City BBQ in Carmel! The brisket is consistently tender and has that perfect smoky bark, but the sides are the real sleepers—the corn pudding and mac & cheese are must-haves. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast, even when the line is out the door. Great spot for a casual lunch or a family dinner.
… moreWilliam Bill
Awesome food! Outstanding service! Amazing Service! Hayliegh, customer service, was the best part of the visit! She was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful in steering me towards one of the best meals I have had in quite some time. I will definitely be a repeat customer!
… moreAaron Hoard
Staff were friendly. Restaurant was clean. Carryout was on time. Wings were phenomenal, brisket/toast (they wrapped the toast separate from the meat so it wouldn’t get soggy), and Cobb salad were really good. I left a review and the manager contacted me that night…wow! Very happy and will be back!
… moreSam Quigley
The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the food is consistently well made. The brisket and pulled pork are tender, the sides taste fresh, and everything comes out hot. It is a clean and welcoming spot for a casual meal, and it has become one of my go to places in the area for some bbq.
… moreSarah Parrish
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City BBQ never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked — from the tender pulled pork to the smoky brisket and those amazing sides (the mac & cheese and baked beans are a must-try). The portions are generous, prices are fair, and the service is always friendly and fast. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. Whether it’s dine-in or carryout , everything is top-notch. Definitely our go-to spot for authentic BBQ!
… moreNathaniel Burton
I had such a great experience at City BBQ, special thanks to Bobbi jo, Christian, and Giselle! I was torn between the pulled pork and smoked turkey, and these 3 helped me to decide. They recommended the turkey with mac and cheese, and I’m so glad I listened. The turkey was tender with the perfect smoky flavor, and the mac and cheese was creamy and fresh out of the oven. That extra bit of care in helping me choose made the visit feel really personal and the food absolutely delivered. I’ll definitely be back!
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