What's The Rub

What’s The Rub is a beloved BBQ restaurant in Indianapolis, IN, serving bold-flavored smoked meats, handcrafted smash burgers, BBQ classics, and homemade sides made fresh to order. What’s The Rub is a premier BBQ restaurant in Indianapolis, IN, known...

What’s The Rub is a beloved BBQ restaurant in Indianapolis, IN, serving bold-flavored smoked meats, handcrafted smash burgers, BBQ classics, and homemade sides made fresh to order. What’s The Rub is a premier BBQ restaurant in Indianapolis, IN, known for delivering authentic, slow-smoked barbecue and handcrafted comfort food in a welcoming setting. Specializing in tender brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, and signature smash burgers, the restaurant combines traditional smoking techniques with high-quality ingredients to create bold, memorable flavors. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared sides, house-made sauces, and generous BBQ platters perfect for dine-in or takeout. Recognized as a go-to destination for Indianapolis BBQ and smoked meats, What’s The Rub offers a refined yet approachable dining experience that reflects the rich barbecue culture of Central Indiana.