Bombers BBQ

Bombers BBQ serves some of the best smoked meats I’ve had in a long time. The flavors are rich, and everything tastes fresh off the grill. The portions are generous, and the sides complement the meals perfectly. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy good food. Definitely a place worth visiting if you’re craving real barbecue

My friend recommended this place. She stated they have specials throughout the week/month that may not be on the menu later. It was kind of hard to find because they are in back of another business. So you have to drive around into the lot. It's a Take out or sit down restaurant. I went during lunch and they seem to get busy during that time. There's about 7 tables for shared sitting and some tall table sitting. You walk in and order your food to go or there. They so sell beer for those that are interested. I had the double smash burger. It came with cheese, onions, and their special sauce. You can order a drink and side for an upcharge. The flavor of the burger was definitely there but the only reason I gave a 3 is because there was so much grease at the bottom of my burger it soaked the bun to the point it was falling apart and leaking grease. I couldn't even finish the burger. I did see a lot people order the brisket and smoked wings so next time I will have that.

Came in for barbecue. I heard the pulled pork sandwich was good. It was about 7:45pm. They close @ 9pm. Upon ordering, they were sold out of a few meats. I ordered a full slab of ribs, baked beans, and a pulled pork sandwich. The pulled pork sandwich was small for $12. The ribs were overcooked, dry, and burnt. $24. The baked beans were too sweet. The only thing decent was the pulled pork sandwich. Wish I had only ordered the sandwich. I would recommend The Patio for barbecue. The quality, quantity, and flavor is much better. Very disappointed.

Alright, as a person visiting from Texas I was wondering how the BBQ might be out here. Bombers was great! I ordered the burnt ends, brisket, jalapeno cheese cornbread and tangy slaw. 😋 It all tasted great especially the cornbread. Their in house sauces are delicious as well. I tried every sauce and they were all great which means there's a sauce for everyone there. My ONLY suggestion is keep the food warmer, when I got my plate it wasnt warm enough almost cooled all the way.

food was not very good, my boyfriend and i decided to try some while near Indiana, it sounded good and had decent reviews i ordered brisket w/ two sides, my bf ordered ribs, burnt ends w/ two sides we spent $70 & the plus side was they had plenty of different flavor bbq sauce but food wise, Brisket dry, burnt ends too fatty fat isn’t rendered enough. Ribs Mid, i also never been a huge fan of breadcrumb mac and cheese eeeeeeYUCK. BUT their fried oreos are amazing if you don’t feel like waiting till the fair thats the only thing that’ll please you! it would have been better if i just went and made my own which i defly will learn to do from now on

Always amazing! Great food. Great customer service. Love the rotating lunch specials with a wide variety of sides that you won't find many other restaurants. Love the Brussel Sprouts side! All the main course BBQ choices are always excellent. Every employee has been welcoming as well. Only minor suggestion is to add some sound dampening. All the hard surfaces reflect sounds and can make it hard to hear conversations in larger groups.

My comedy partner and I had just finished putting on a show and we were in need of some grub; BBQ is what we had a taste for and I have to say there's nothing funny about Bombers. They are a relatively small establishment with family style seating. You place your order and they call your name when it's ready. I had the half slab with fries and a drink, and it was absolutely delicious. It tasted even better given that on Saturdays they have a deal where the side and drink came with the ribs. Ribs can be messy but they supply a nice hand wash station in the dining area...probably cause they were tired of people like myself who lick on mine and my partner's fingers. I will definitely return.

This place rocks! I ordered rib tips and chicken. My family loved it so much, like the movie it was damn near "Gone in 60 Seconds!" This was a catering order I put in 2 days prior, as my regular Rib and Chicken joint shut down. The online ordering makes ordering sooo sweet and easy! We will be back! Awesome 👌 Food and Excellent Customer Service!

This place was worth coming too. Altho somebody else paid for my Birthday meal. .it was very reasonable for our order. The Barbe que ribtips WERE THE MEATIEST. I EVER HAD IN MY 76 YEARS ON PLANET EARTH. Seasoned to perfection with several sauces to choose from or match Sides were tasty and enough for teo.. but they need to get their oen Very tasty potatoes,augratin with the GOOD CHEESE. VERY FRIENDLY SND PERSONABLE STAFF. I CROSSED THE STATE LINE TO EAT THERE AND NOT DISAPPOINTED...will visit again and again. With love until I come there again...I will remember you!

Really good BBQ and Sides with quick service and good prices. Meat for 5 people $60. Rating. 8/10 Pros: Great Rib Tips, Quick service. Cons: Ribs were dryer (some people like that), don't forget sauces.

They have some of the BEST BBQ in the region. The people working are always sweet and helpful. We brought our family here when they were here from Australia and the kids got the biggest kick out of the pinball machines.

Holy smokes! Amazing food from top to bottom. Got the daily special of pulled rib sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese; and the bang bang shrimp. The shrimp was cooked perfect and is a very generous portion for the dollar spent. Very clear why the sandwich is on the daily special list - succulent and delicious! The Mac and cheese had a nice crust and great texture. The service was quick and the cooks were very friendly when picking up the food. The restaurant was clean and had nice vibes with big tables. Highly recommended and a must stop when in The Region!

My friend recommended this place. She stated they have specials throughout the week/month that may not be on the menu later. It was kind of hard to find because they are in back of another business. So you have to drive around into the lot. It's a Take out or sit down restaurant. I went during lunch and they seem to get busy during that time. There's about 7 tables for shared sitting and some tall table sitting. You walk in and order your food to go or there. They so sell beer for those that are interested. I had the double smash burger. It came with cheese, onions, and their special sauce. You can order a drink and side for an upcharge. The flavor of the burger was definitely there but the only reason I gave a 3 is because there was so much grease at the bottom of my burger it soaked the bun to the point it was falling apart and leaking grease. I couldn't even finish the burger. I did see a lot people order the brisket and smoked wings so next time I will have that.

We've been here a couple of times and they're doing construction outside, but it doesn't matter even with my mobility issues. I'm willing to walk up those stairs to get that delicious barbecue. I've had ribs and pulled pork and they've both been perfect. One unique feature of the place is that you pick your own sauce meaning after you place your order and get your food you go to the condiment bar and Again we always take it to go but there signature barbecue sauce is always perfect. They're sweet as good and then they have different sauces added every month it's fun to get and try new things so for excellent barbecue with a wide variety of sauces all homemade check out bombers

Came here for the first time on a Saturday early lunch afternoon. It is located in a strip mall where there are very few tenants and so the common parking lot behind. It is very large and full of ample parking. After walking in, there are lots of menus and be sure to take a look at the specials as well. While the staff was nice at the counter, I wouldn't necessarily say they were proactive or super friendly Food came out super fast. We only ordered two items and I think the highlight of the meal we definitely all the sauces at the self-service condiment bar. That also has the drinks that you also have to get for yourself. The tables are huge however it never got really crowded so we didn't actually have to do any communal dining, but I'm sure when they are busy prepare yourself for communal dining Pricing is very fair however, I did think the portions were a little bit on the smaller and considering the barbecue competition in that vicinity. This is still definitely a worthwhile visit and quality meats.

September 2025-The fence around the building had me thinking it was closed. I was so glad it was open on National Burger Day. I had the brisket burger and my mouth was happy with every bite. Thanks for being good no matter what I order.

Great food and excellent customer service! I was in town for a business trip, and it was so good that I went back two days in a row. I will definitely be back for sure. .

Omg can't say enough about this place. Have dined in and carried out and it never disappoints. The meats are fantastic, love the rib tips, smoked turkey, and brisket. Great variety of sides including the Mac and cheese, chili, loaded mashed potatoes are incredible. Friendly service in a no frills, casual setting. Love the variety of sauces you can try as well.

We recently ordered takeout from Bombers BBQ for a party of 7 and went with the X-2 Starbuster, which included 2 lbs of pulled pork, 1 lb brisket, 1 lb burnt ends, 40 wings, 2 full slabs of baby back ribs, and 4 quarts of sides. It was a lot of food for 7 people--we had plenty of leftovers that lasted us for days! For our sides, we chose the slaw, pork and beans, jalapeño cheddar cornbread, and sweet potato fries. While most of the meats were flavorful, we did find some of them on the dryer side, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a solid barbecue experience, especially for a big group, though we would have appreciated a bit more moisture in some of the meats.

Being from Texas, BBQ anywhere outside of the state is always hit or miss but Bombers in Hammond Indiana is definitely a home run. They have a clean industrial interior and counter service. We reviewed the menu for a minute and my wife chose burnt ends and a side of coleslaw. I opted for the two meat plate with brisket and burnt ends with a side of deep fried corn on the cob. It took a few minutes for them to get our order out but it was definitely worth the wait. The burnt ends are to die for and the brisket is perfect with a nice smoke ring and great flavor. The best thing about the meal is they are proud of their meat as they don't try to hide it with sauce although they have several sauces available it's up to you whether or not to use any. If you're coming across the border from Chicago you'd be hard pressed to find better Bbq than what Bombers is offering.

Literally two words: EXCELLENT BBQ Inside is friendly and inviting, great service! 10/10

The food was good. We stopped here one night after my daughter's softball practice in Hammond. We were able to eat on the patio in front of the bar as it was a nice night out. The food was ready shortly after we ordered.

I'm not from Munster but this place is worth my time and commute. Low key place. The meat was tender. Fast service. Affordable prices.

Great BBQ place, I love the the smoked turkey and brisket. Friendly staff and food came out quickly. We sat by the patio area which was nice. Will be back for sure.

The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I had brisket with a side of cornbread chili. I would go back and try the broccoli casserole. It's counter service and the food comes out pretty quick.

Got Catering order and everything was awesome. Brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese and jalapeno cornbread. Everything was outstanding. Highly recommend

We ordered lunch from Bomber's today. I'm pretty sure that we are the only people in the Western Hemisphere who have never had their food! I ordered a smoked turkey sandwich, tangy slaw and fries. My husband ordered a burnt ends sandwich with the same sides. These are the meals we usually order at the bbq place in Dyer. The portions were generous. We agreed that the meats were very salty today. I didn't care for the heavy layer of cracked pepper on the turkey and he said his burnt ends were fatty. The slaw, while tasty, was very soupy in consistency. Service was very quick. As the Yelp community scores Bombers very highly, we will be back to try a few more things.

Starving heading south out of Chicago and stumbled on this spot and beyond happy I did. That brisket melted in my mouth. Their mustard bbq sauce is 5/5. The corn on the cob is to DIE for. So much so, I got another order to go. Mac n cheese is creamy and good but could use a little kick. Dash of hot sauce did the trick. Wish they had more green option on sides but seriously, maybe 3rd best bbq I've ever had!!! Ambience is blah, so get it to go if traveling through and drink a beer while you wait. So worth it!!!

One of the Best BBQ Spots Around! I've been to a lot of BBQ places, and this one easily ranks at the top. The burnt ends were incredible--super tender with just the right amount of smoky, caramelized goodness. And the sauces? Absolutely amazing. Each one had its own flavor profile, and I honestly wish I knew where they got them from (or if they make them in-house), because I'd love to have them at home. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're a BBQ fan--you won't be disappointed!

Been coming here for years. Best BBQ in the neighborhood, hands down! Highly recommended.

Food an. Service great I would definitely recommend it to my friends Every one enjoyed it an looking forward to to come. Back

Great BBQ place. The specials are very reasonable, and their sides are as good as their smoke. Try all of the sauces, but be careful of the hit stuff. They ain't kidding. It's a little hard to find the first time, but keep looking, it's worth the search.

Just had the Thursday beef, brisket, burger special, and it was amazing. One of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. You absolutely must try it. I recommend getting pickles on the side if you like pickles on your burger. They also have a cheddar broccoli casserole side. That is absolutely delicious.

Delicious food highly recommended Nice and fresh I always come here for the wings I recommend this place

This is by far the best BBQ I have had, go try the pork belly burnt ends! Omg! The ribs are amazing, Mac n cheese, Brussel sprouts, everything we had- don't listen to negative reviews see for yourself. Someone said the burnt ends had fat on them they are supposed to have some they just don't know BBQ- the sweet sauce I could drink out of the cup! We all will definitely be returning!!

Here's the thing, BBQ is something that in my opinion - is quite easy to screw up. When one isn't careful, your meat can end up dry, your sauces tasting nothing but a mix of vinegar and whatever atrocious attempt.... Bomber's BBQ? Is NOT one of those, and the owners and chefs at this business CLEARLY know what they are doing, and the art of BBQ! Their meat is so tender, melts in your mouth, and sauces are super-flavorful! Their service is nothing to complain about, haven't had an issue with their service. My favorite are the brisket items, burnt ends, Mississippi Won Tons, buffalo shrimp and their mac n cheese! Totally recommend, given that Munster or NW Indiana doesn't really come into people's mind when you think of BBQ, but Bomber BBQ makes you straight-up feel as if you were in Texas or the south!

If you are looking for great bbq, you have to check this place out! The brisket sandwich blew us away! Thick slices of tender and delicious meat piled high. The chili is a must! Full of flavor and packed with tasty meat and beans. Nothing is overly smoked. The variety of sauces are wonderful!

Food and service was excellent. Nice atmosphere,Fair prices. Smoked wings were cooked to perfection staff very pleasant

I was looking for smoked meats and stumbled onto this location. The brisket, burnt ends, and wings were good but disappointed with the ribs.

Brisket plus ends were perfectly done with great flavor, tenderness and just the right amount of fat to melt in your mouth. Stopped on way to chicago and was well worth the side track off the expressway. It's an order at the entry and pick up at the counter so not much to say in terms of service except the person who took my order was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Also hit this right after opening so was not too busy. Loved the decor with all my favorite breweries and a few lovely old school pinups.

We definitely would have given this place a 5 star review but the portion size vs money spent is not worthy. Ordered Ribs and Burnt Ends.. the multiple bbq sauces is nice but kids should be kept away (4 year old pumping sauce all over counter while parents sat down. Service was quick and Dining room was clean. Will save this spot for when we have extra $$ but definitely not for the once a week thing.

Had a great Father's Day experience at Bombers!!! Service was excellent Food was amazing and Staff handled everything Professionally. Definitely will return!

wonderful food excellent service, the food is smoked to perfection. The ambience is really nice setting for a date night.

My girlfriend knows how much I love BBQ. I am not from Northwest Indiana but she is. She recommended that we go to Bombers. I need to make sure I tell her I love her. Bombers has the bomber plane theme going on throughout the restaurant. There are furnished picnic tables with hand sanitizer at each table. When you enter, you order at the counter and pick up your food when your name is called. Between myself, my girlfriend, and her son, a 3 meat plate that cost $24 was plenty. We had pulled pork, ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and fries. I liked the pulled pork the best out of the 3 meats. It had some kind of sauce and rub seasoning to it plus the pork was soooo tender. The ribs were the next best as these ribs had an excellent rub and had a throughly smoked taste in every bite. The brisket was very good as well. The mac and cheese was a little different as it had breadcrumbs on top and were made with twisty noodles. Can't go wrong with fries though I would have liked to see potato salad on the menu as my personal favorite. There are several sauces and a monthly sauce. There is a mustard sauce that was tangy. The other sauces were a vinegar base. There is a sweet sauce; a St. Louis sauce that had a smoky tomato taste, Bombers sauce which was spicy, and atomic that was hot. The monthly sauce was a peanut butter and jelly sauce that I did not like. I also think there needs to be a thicker BBQ sauce that would complement the brisket well. What made my happy about Bombers? They had fresh-brewed sweet tea. That's a rarity in this part of the country. Overall, it would be more like half and half in the South but FRESH-BREWED makes all the difference. I will be back to Bombers if I find myself again in Munster, Indiana.

The hubs wanted BBQ and to try a new place. So we popped over to check this place out. It is set up with long picnic tables so you may be seated with others (seat yourself) if it gets crowded but again, they are very long. They have a station with a few sauces so you can get as much as you want which is nice. Plus you can try a variety. They serve fountain sodas and a few beers. There is also a sauce of the month. This month it was a blueberry type. You can see into the kitchen and the guys working hard back there. We decided to try a few things: 1. The bang bang shrimp, not overly spicy and good. 2. The smoked fried chicken wings, good and I got buffalo sauce (that one you have to ask for) and that was delicious. 3. The rib tips with a side of mac and cheese and chili. The chili was a little spicy but good. Mac and cheese could use some salt and pepper but it was okay. He loved the rib tips-said they didn't need sauce; however, when he tried them with a sauce he didn't care for he said it complemented the meat. Goes to show just give everything a try!

I was told this was the place to go for BBQ. I had to try it but always with a bit of skepticism. One bite of the brisket and that was answered. Max n Cheese. I don't love fancy MnC. Nevermind. Outstanding. Sweet potato fries. Yes please. Beyond the amazing food the staff was top notch. We were asked at least twice about our experience. They were out of a sauce and immediately someone personally delivered it to our table. And they are all about local breweries. Bonus. I can't say enough. Loved it

Loved the Mac and cheese bites and the Mississippi wontons!! So unique. Will definitely be back :)

Tuesday's special was pulled pork tacos, which I got since we got there with on 30 minutes till closed, which limits most of the choices because the sell out. I liked the , pulled pork was perfect. I really like their pickled red onion. I tried the mustard sauce and the bomber sauce, both are good. Bomber sauce is sweet with a little heat. Definitely would get there before or near dinner time so you have full menu choices.

DAMN DELICIOUS! That's the best way to put it. Do yourself a favor, GET THE BURNT ENDZ. If you've never been to KCMO, this will be as close as you can get. NOT STL, KC!!!!!!!

FIRE bbq in the NW Indiana area. The sauce selection had a wide range of options for all sauce lovers and the meats were tender and juicy. The chili was SO good so we're the fries!

DA BOMB! Bombers BBQ could not have picked a better name. I had very high expectations with the rave ratings and they met every single expectation. The ordering and pickup process was seamless as well. The only thing I'd say is that it seems their daily specials are only valid for dinner time. We went early afternoon and the only valid specials were lunch specials. - Food 5/5: The Rib Tips (4.5/5) rolled in bombers sauce is on point! The Beef Brisket is slightly dry (4/5) but I was happy they gave us leaner meat. The Burnt Ends (5/5) were probably my favorite with a heap of smoky flavor. The St. Louis Ribs (4/5) were solid too. As for the sides, the cheddar jalapeno cornbread (3/5) was lost in all the other flavors but the sweet potato fries (4/5) were excellent. The sauces were all distinct. Next time, I'll muster up enough courage to try the Nuclear sauce. - Service 4/5: Solid service using walkie talkies to talk with the kitchen. I was impressed. - Cleanliness 4/5: There were enough people inside which is why we decided to order takeout. The side area for people to look at the smokers was a nice touch, and it was impeccably clean. - Ambiance 3.5/5 - Simple and straightforward. The strong aroma of smoky bbq was incredibly welcoming.

Met my dad here with my daughter a few months ago. Everyone enjoyed their food and they had many options for sauces. Food was served fairly quickly. We will be back.

Delicious food and great service! The Burnt Ends are amazing! The Sweet Potato Fries are wonderful!

Staff was super nice. Food came out quickly. The burnt ends and pulled pork sandwhich were both good but pulled pork was my favorite between the two.

Great food but forgot the cornbread in a big takeout order. Wings and brisket are good.

Simply the best burnt ends bbq I have ever had. We pass though this area and the food and service here is better than any place I have been to in Chicago.

Very quaint place ambiance is nice food is awesome really like the people and atmosphere