Wagner's Ribs

Barbecue Restaurant
361 Wagner Rd, Porter, IN 46304, United States +1 219-926-7614
(2293 Reviews)

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Description

Wagner's Ribs is a barbecue restaurant at 361 Wagner Rd, Porter, IN 46304, United States. It has amassed 2,293 reviews. The busiest times are Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM with waits up to 15 minutes and Sundays from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM when waits can reach 30 minutes. Other weekdays typically have no wait. The menu highlights include Award Winning Ribs, Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fish and Chips, and a Full Slab of Ribs, offering a classic BBQ experience with hearty dishes.

Amenities

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking

FAQs

(1) What are the opening hours of Wagner's Ribs?

Wagner's Ribs is open according to the following schedule: Monday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 09:00 PM), Friday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM), Saturday (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM), Sunday (12:00 PM - 09:00 PM). It's a good idea to double-check the hours before heading over.

(2) Where is Wagner's Ribs located?

The restaurant is situated at 361 Wagner Rd, Porter, IN 46304, United States, a spot that's easy to reach.

(3) How can I contact or make a reservation at Wagner's Ribs?

If you'd like to make a reservation, calling +1 219-926-7614 is the easiest way to reach Wagner's Ribs.

(4) When is the best time to visit Wagner's Ribs?

While Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday are generally quieter, Saturday offer a more social, slightly busier atmosphere.

Reviews (2293)

4 Superb Reviews Out of 2293 Reviews
Amazing
1632
Great
347
Okay
103
Not Great
56
Terrible
155
  • Stephanie R
    Dec 10, 2025 - 3:20 pm

    Wagner Ribs is an absolute must-visit for meat lovers. The signature ribs are outstanding—truly fall-off-the-bone tender with a perfectly balanced smoky and sweet sauce. ​What surprised me most was the burger. It was massive, juicy, and expertly seasoned, cooked exactly to order. It easily rivals specialty burger joints in the area. ​With friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, Wagner Ribs delivers on its name while offering an unexpectedly fantastic burger. Highly recommended!

  • jarrvia00
    Jan 27, 2026 - 5:02 pm

    Definitely a place to try, they are know for the ribs which are spot on with an excellent flavor profile. The steak kabob was great. Very good cole slaw, the beer cheese sausage soup was delicious. The Calamari with pepperoncini crisps were also a nice start to the meal. Our culinary associate Aspen was spot on with attention and timingThe ribeye was not where it needed to be, a bit to difficult to eat with to much fat for a 10 oz portion. Would definitely recommend.

  • Doug Duensing
    Jan 07, 2026 - 4:26 pm

    Wow!! Wow!! The Kansas BBQ pulled pork was awesome!? From the bun, coleslaw, were great the extra spices and that bit of sweet really put this over the TOP! Probably one of the best I've had! The beans were you on too! Just a tad of sweet, and the big pieces of bacon... Very nice! I had the meatloaf sandwich...it was good. Nothing special though. The service was superb..she was great. And they had the tables cleared as soon as they were gone! Now I want to go back and try the ribs so bad! The menu online was really outdated so I posted some pictures of updated menus!

  • Shana Matz
    Jan 17, 2026 - 1:10 pm

    Delicious dinner. Didn't realize it was 21+ only, so we are glad we stopped here for our date night. They do carryout orders though and their food was super fast, hot and my husband and I both enjoyed our meal. Will definitely be back.

  • Koz Mo
    Nov 30, 2025 - 2:59 pm

    Full rack of ribs was delicious. Home made salad dressing finished the salad perfectly. Well mixed cocktails, good selection of beers. A classically good place.

  • Bill Cooley
    Mar 06, 2026 - 3:23 pm

    If you are hungry for great home style food, this is your place. The staff are very friendly, and the food is amazing! Our group of four started with the steak and mushroom tidbits, and they were terrific. We followed with a very hearty beef and vegetable soup and a French onion soup. Both were very good. For our entrys, we shared a full slab of ribs - which were excellent, and a meat loaf dinner - also very good. As a side note, I really enjoyed the gravy on the mashed potatoes, and the corn bread -both were awesome. I hear the perch is also amazing, but we are saving that for our next visit. After dinner, we noticed all the Readers Choice awards hanging from the ceiling. No surprise there. All of us really enjoyed this restaurant and look forward to our next visit. Go ahead and give them a try. You will be happy you did.

  • Leslie M
    Mar 20, 2026 - 11:39 am

    Forgot about this hidden gem. Hadn’t been there in years and the ribs were still as good as ever. They were so good we went back a second time a few days later. Got the full slab Tim’s style which has a little extra char. If you like fall off the bone ribs, this is the place for you. Cornbread comes out like pancakes and they are delicious. Great staff, relaxed atmosphere, no fluff or frills, fair prices. Be aware dining is 21 and over.

  • K A
    Jan 09, 2026 - 1:42 pm

    The food and service was fantastic! The ribs (original and Tim's way) were amazing. My partner ordered Tim's way, and I ordered the original. I preferred the original. The macaroni and cheese side was a favorite too.

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