Your go-to destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue in the heart of the Michiana area. We serve up tender ribs, saucy rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, and classic Southern sides made fresh daily with bold flavor and real smoke.
Your go-to destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue in the heart of the Michiana area. We serve up tender ribs, saucy rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, and classic Southern sides made fresh daily with bold flavor and real smoke.
Whether you're stopping in for lunch, grabbing dinner for the family, or planning an event, Frankie's BBQ proudly offers BBQ catering throughout South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger and the entire Michiana region — including Notre Dame tailgates, campus events, corporate lunches, graduation parties, and private celebrations.
When you're craving true pit-smoked barbecue near Notre Dame, Frankie's delivers big portions, rich flavor, and unforgettable BBQ done right.
Fall-off-the-bone tender, coated in Frankie's signature house BBQ sauce and smoked low and slow for unbeatable flavor.
SLOW SMOKED RIBS
A local favorite packed with bold flavor and rich smoke.
SAUCY RIB TIPS
Slow-smoked, juicy, and brushed with our signature BBQ sauce.
BBQ CHICKEN
Slow-smoked, hand-pulled beef brisket, layered with rich, savory flavor and finished with Frankie’s signature BBQ sauce.
BEEF BRISKET BURGER
Planning a graduation party, corporate event, Notre Dame tailgate,
birthday celebration or another function?
Frankie's BBQ provides professional BBQ catering throughout
South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Notre Dame and the entire
Michiana area - including all Notre Dame campus events.
We offer customizable catering packages with ribs,
pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, and your favorite
Southern sides.
At Frankie's BBQ, we take our barbecue seriously -- and it shows in every bite.
Here's why folks all over Michiana can't get enough:
- Slow-smoked for 12+ hours
- Signature house-made sauces
- Family-owned & locally operated in South Bend
- Fresh, never frozen, meats
- Real wood smoke flavor
"Best BBQ in South Bend!
The rib tips and brisket burger are melt-in-your-mouth amazing!
10/10 recommend!"
"Incredible food and outstanding service!
Frankie's is our go-to BBQ spot in South Bend"
The absolute best BBQ and super friendly staff!
A must-try for Notre Dame tailgating!"
