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King Ribs Bar-B-Q

7336 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN - (317) 547-5464
All business at King Ribs is drive-through, walk up, or home delivery. Ribs are tender enough so that the meat pulls from the bone in heavy strips, barely glazed with sauce, but chewy enough that the pork flavor resonates forever. It is a pure, sweet flavor, just faintly tingling with the smoke that has infused the meat.
100% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Ribs- Whole Rack w/sauce on side
Pork Sandwich
Rib Dinner -meat and 2 sides
Sweet Potato pie (Whole Pie)
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Potato pie (Slice)

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (2)
Roadfood.com Editor
"King Ribs is a former automobile garage with no dining facilities. All business is drive-through, walk up, or home delivery. It is the sort of barbecue you smell before you see. The scent of smoldering wood and sizzling pork perfumes the neighborhood for blocks. The ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

7336 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 547-5464

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
The pork sandwich comes heavily sauced and is known as
"The pork sandwich comes heavily sauced and is known as "Pork on a Bun." Make sure you have a fork and plenty of napkins handy!"
Cliff Strutz





Buffetbuster took this picture of an order of King's ribs bathed in sauce.
"Buffetbuster took this picture of an order of King's ribs bathed in sauce. "
Michael Stern


After several visits to King Ribs and always finding them out of pie, I was beginning to think it was listed on the menu just to tease me.  Finally, pay dirt!  The woman who took my order told me she baked this smooth, sweet pie that morning.
"After several visits to King Ribs and always finding them out of pie, I was beginning to think it was listed on the menu just to tease me. Finally, pay dirt! The woman who took my order told me she baked this smooth, sweet pie that morning."
Cliff Strutz


The standout side at King Ribs is the soulful macaroni & cheese.
"The standout side at King Ribs is the soulful macaroni & cheese."
Cliff Strutz


This King Ribs outlet, at 4130 N. Keystone, is located in a former garage.
"This King Ribs outlet, at 4130 N. Keystone, is located in a former garage."
Michael Stern



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