Gary's Beloved Soul Food Spot

Ribs That
Fall Apart
Before You
Touch Them

Slow-smoked to tender perfection, crispy fish fresh every morning, and Southern sides made the way they always have been — right here on Clark Road.

Explore Our Menu Call to Order

Slow-Smoked Ribs

12-hour low & slow

Tender, juicy, and coated in our signature bark — every rack tells a story.

Fresh Fried Fish

Crispy every time

Golden, flaky, and fried to order — catfish, tilapia, and more.

Right Here

In the heart of Gary

456 Clark Rd, Gary 46406
Open 7 days a week

Soul Food

Made with love

Mac & cheese, collard greens, cornbread — all from scratch.

Ribs ✦ Fish ✦ Chicken ✦ Soul Food ✦ Gary, IN

What We Serve

From Our Smokehouse
to Your Table

Every dish is prepared fresh with real ingredients — no shortcuts, no freezers, just honest cooking done right.

Slow-Smoked Ribs

Our signature — dry-rubbed, smoked low & slow, finished with glaze

Full rack of St. Louis–style pork ribs
Half rack available for lighter appetites
Choose from our house dry rub or wet glaze
Served with two sides and hushpuppies

Fried Fish & Chicken

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — fried fresh daily

Catfish — the Gary standard, never frozen
Tilapia, haddock, and shrimp available
Chicken: fried breasts, tenders, wings, or whole
Every plate comes with two sides and cornbread

Soul Food Sides

Homemade from scratch — the kind that makes you close your eyes

Mac and cheese and collard greens on a plate

Creamy baked mac & cheese
Slow-simmered collard greens with smoked turkey
Candied yams, red beans & rice, cornbread
Banana pudding and peach cobbler for dessert

Drinks & Extras

Cold drinks to complement your meal — and more to share

Soft drinks, sweet tea, and lemonade
Hot sauce and barbecue sauce on every table
Party platters available for gatherings & events
Catering inquiries welcome — call us to discuss

Menu items subject to availability. Please ask your server about daily specials and dietary accommodations.

Gary

Community favorite

Our Story

Built on Good Food
and Good Neighbors

Tony's Ribs Fish & Chicken started as a simple idea: feed people in Gary real food, the way it's supposed to taste. No gimmicks, no shortcuts — just smoke, fire, and a whole lot of care.

Every morning, our kitchen opens early so the fish is fresh, the rub is mixed, and the sides are prepped from scratch. We believe that when you show up with honesty, people notice. And they have — for years.

Whether you're grabbing a quick plate of fried catfish after work or settling in for a Sunday dinner with the family, you'll find the same warmth here that you find at a friend's kitchen table.

Days a week
we're open

12+

Hours smoking
our ribs

100%

Fresh, never
frozen fish

Weekly Specials