Best BBQ in Michigan City

Where Bold Flavors Meet Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

Welcome to Up N Smoke MC

Located on the corner of Barker Avenue and Maple St, Up N Smoke MC is a veteran-owned, family-run soul food spot known for bold barbecue flavors and warm hospitality. From rib tips and smoked chicken to mac and cheese and greens, every dish is crafted to inspire. Available for dine-in, pickup, and delivery.

At Up N Smoke MC, bold, soulful flavors take center stage. From smoky rib tips and tender brisket to creamy mac and cheese and seasoned greens, every dish is crafted to ignite your senses. Our recipes blend Southern tradition with Midwestern heart, ensuring each bite is a perfect balance of comfort and flavor. Come hungry, leave satisfied, and savor the love in every mouthful.

Savor Today’s Flavor: Daily & Weekly Specials

Savor Today’s Flavor: Daily & Weekly Specials

At Up N Smoke MC, guests can look forward to flavor‑packed specials that make every day worth visiting. While the restaurant’s full menu includes classic smoked meats, hearty sides, and comfort favorites like rib tips, pulled pork, brisket sandwiches, and greens, there’s often something extra waiting on special days that celebrates BBQ traditions and keeps regulars coming back for more.

Order From Our Website

Craving soulful, smoky goodness? Ordering from Up N Smoke MC is quick and easy! Enjoy your favorites rib tips, brisket sandwiches, mac and cheese, and more straight from our kitchen to your table. Choose dine-in, pickup, or delivery and savor bold flavors from the comfort of home. Place your order online and let the deliciousness come to you!

Feast your eyes on our smoky barbecue classics, comforting sides, and vibrant brunch spreads. Each photo captures the bold flavors and hearty portions that make Up N Smoke MC a soul food favorite.

Our Dine-In Experience

Our Dine-In Experience

Step into Up N Smoke MC and feel the warmth of a true soul food haven. From the inviting aroma of smoked meats to the lively, every visit is a feast for the senses. Enjoy generous portions, friendly service, and a menu full of Southern-inspired favorites in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere where every meal feels like home.

What our guests are saying

Felt like a family dinner, was amazing food and amazing service, they prayed over the buffet before serving and genuinely felt like I was home again at the table of my grandmother, aunt , or mom's home. Come hungry! Because I most definitely wanted to eat as much as I could. All of the food was fresh and well seasoned

 Travon B.

Travon B.

This was probably the BEST soul food restaurant my husband and I have ever eaten at! The portions were huge and the taste……took me all the way back to my childhood. Jazz was an amazing host and waitress. The value especially for the amount of food we got was phenomenal! We will definitely be back! Do yourself a favor and go visit up n smoke!!!!

Jessica H.

Jessica H.

“Oh my gosh — everything was amazing! Everyone in our group absolutely loved the food. The flavors, the portions, and the presentation were all on point. You could really taste the care that went into every bite. We got nothing but positive feedback from everyone who ate, and people were asking who made the food — I told them it was all Up in Smoke! If you’re in Michigan City and haven’t tried them yet, you’re missing out. Definitely recommend — top-notch food and great service. Can’t wait to come back!”

 C Moore.

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Map showing the location of Up N Smoke MC on 517 East Barker Avenue in Michigan City

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