Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Baton Rouge, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Baton Rouge, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Baton Rouge using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#26. Podnuh's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 2.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2648 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Jay's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 2.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5734 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Barbecue
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#24. Unleaded Bbq
- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3030 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Barbecue
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#23. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10360 N Mall Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#22. Wink's Barbecue And Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 13777 Old Hammond Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#21. The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
- Rating: 3.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7477 Burbank Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70820
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#20. TJ Ribs
- Rating: 3.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6330 Siegen Ln Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#19. TJ Ribs, Acadian
- Rating: 3.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2324 S Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars
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#18. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6571 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#17. Ivar's Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2954 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Sports Bars, Barbecue
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#16. Podnuh's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7026 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Barbecue
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#15. Sonny's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12475 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- Categories: Barbecue, American (New), Southern
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#14. Couyon's Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3653 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Food Trucks
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#13. City Pork Perkins
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18143 Perkins Rd E Ste d Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Hannah Q Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 9880 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Hannah Q Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4808 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Smokehouse
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#10. Jay's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4215 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Barbecue, Fast Food
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#9. Pit-N-Peel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood
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#8. Old School BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10655 Coursey Blvd W Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Barbecue, Whiskey Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#7. BRQ Seafood and Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10423 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Beer Gardens
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#6. Spectacular Tubers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14241 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Categories: Barbecue, Vegetarian, Sandwiches
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#5. City Pork Jefferson
- Rating: 4.5/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7327 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, Barbecue
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#4. The Smokey Pit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1916 Dallas Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Barbecue, Pool Halls, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Faye's Subs & Salads
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 3rd St Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Categories: Salad, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#2. Smoke bayou
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4355 Inniswold Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Smokehouse
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#1. Smokey Watson BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 9932 Greenwell Springs Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814
- Categories: Barbecue
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