While working in the area, I checked to see if Shaw Nuff BBQ was still open--and I'm so glad it…read morewas. As I was getting ready to head home, I decided to swing by and pick up a shredded barbecue chicken sandwich with the sauce on the side. At just $8, this sandwich was worth every single penny. Even without the sauce, the chicken was incredibly flavorful and tender. But once I added that barbecue sauce, wow. It took the sandwich from really good to delicious. The sauce was rich and perfectly balance. I'm glad I stopped in. Shaw Nuff BBQ is still serving up quality food that hits the spot for a good price, and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. As usual the service was awesome.

amazing bbq!!! nuff said sausage was delicious…read more green beans amazing ribs absolutely fall off the bone. overall great food a must stop!!! get there early before they run out of meat. alot of workers in the area stop to grab lunch here.

This is the place to eat! Employees are very friendly,…read moreexplained the menu and gave suggestions. The food was superb. Indoor and outdoor seating. Average portions. 2 sides with a meat plate and comes with a pickle and bread. I got half chicken, baked beans & fries.

I'm visiting from Los Angeles and wanted some Louisiana BBQ -- this was the spot that popped up on…read moreYelp as number 1. It brisket, chicken and sides were delicious!!! Customer service was A-1 -- even the customers were kind! The ambiance was great! I will definitely comeback when I visit Monroe!

How to taste for some barbecue? So I guess I go Podnuh 's bar -B-Q ribs chicken taste like trash…read more165 north 8-2-26 about 4:00 pm I waste money going here and thought I'm gonna get some good food trash ass food ribs hard brick is my last time trying a barbecue at Podnuh's

Really good Barbecue! The ribs are amazing! Love the sauce! They have great Texas toast and all the…read morefree pickles you can get on your plate.

Want to go back to old-fashioned country cooking? This is your spot!!! You will never walk away…read morehungry and not satisfied. Service is top-notch with that ambiance that makes sense you feel at home

Number ONE in my Book! I would like to say first and foremost, I'm a white. female, retired law…read moreenforcement officer. I visited Big Momma's often before I retired, and occasionally since I retired (trying to not get fat). I am treated with kindness and respect every time I go there. It's a family owned business and they work their tails off! When I go, I always think about getting something other than the fried chicken, but when I go through the line, I start smelling that fried chicken and I see that crispy skin and I mouth just starts watering. They are the best "home cooking" restaurant in Ouachita Parish. It would cost you a fortune to have the same order at Piccadilly. Everything I have had on their menu is delicious. The family/owners always have smile on their faces. I took my brother-in-law from Oregon here when he visited and he talked about it the rest of his life. If you're a local and you haven't been here, GO! If you are visiting the area, you won't find better food in the entire parish if you're looking for home cooking, but be ready for a nap! I just promised my own brother, who has never been there, that I'm taking him ASAP! PS....their dessert are THU BOMB! AND HUGE PORTIONS, one is enough for two people. Their lunch portions are huge as well. I often got an order to go and split it with my mother.

Honestly, I have to say it but Danken doesn't do it for me anymore. The meats are always dry and…read morethe sides lack flavor. They still have awesome bbq sauce and great catfish plates. The pricing and customer service remain great and it's appreciated. However, it's not the same.

If you haven't been, the elderly lady at the ordering counter will cut you off right quick if you…read moredon't get your side preferences in quickly. My grandson was a little too slow and she sent us with entres only on down to the cashier who was very sweet and brought our sides out later. The brisket had a good smoke, but it was sliced thin, dry and tough. The ribs were average and a little chewy. The BBQ dipping sauce was good and helpful with the dry brisket.

Food selection was limited as well as drink selection. The sweet tea was rancid…read more I think they might have changed ownership and are having financial difficulties. I can remember a time when you could not find a seat, they were so busy. Not anymore - I'm thinking they will be out of business soon ... Sad .

New Owner! A shell of what it once was, and a cracked shell at that. Got the chopped brisket…read moresandwich. Meat was poorly seasoned and the smoke was non existent. Side were horrible as well. Mac and cheese was awful and the beans were seemingly from the can. No coke or soda products. Just tea and lemonade, and the lemonade was horrible. Just sad!! Have been going there for years and now I won't.

Do not order from this place!! They lied about the free chips and salads with every meal also the…read morequesadillas pork/ brisket was not even an inch thick after we paid $8 more to load it up $20

Jac's is always a great option for local bbq. I'd say it offers a bit of a different product than…read moremost other bbq places in town making it my favorite to bring guests! They have a great ownership and ocassionaly hold fun events or tastings that offer something "different" for our area.

Decent food- not overly fancy. More casual. Service was…read morefine, not all that busy. Appetizers came out hot, mushrooms were good, I added salt to them. Chicken Cobb salad was the best, very fresh and the chicken was grilled well. Fish was a little dry, and the bbq shrimp was ok, not overly flavorful. Glad we finally made it in- decent spot

In short, horrible service experience on two different visits, and the food is not anything to…read moreovercompensate for the lack of decent service. The first time we dined here was in 2017, maybe, during which time the server slung our children's food across the table while setting it down-- french fries can roll off a plate with gusto! It was when the server placed the food back on the plate for the kids to eat as if we didn't all see what had just happened that put us off to coming back here. Fast forward to June 2026, it's a Saturday evening and the place my husband and I wanted to go was packed. We decided to give The Fat Pelican another try. When we walked in, there were only three tables occupied. As we stood there waiting for any signs of life from someone employed by this place, we could feel the stares from a particular table, as if trying to warn us to leave while we still could. But hindsight is always 20/20. A sweaty man emerged from the kitchen and told us we could have a seat wherever we liked. As we looked over the menu, I noted the shrimp plates all indicated (imported), which is pretty odd, being close enough to the gulf, and because our booth was right next to a poster celebrating some Louisiana Shrimp festival. I ordered unsweetened tea, which was more watery than tea, and patiently requested a soda instead, which he forgot about. One of the original 3 tables energetically waived sweaty man down, asking for their check so they could leave. Another quickly followed suit. The third table may have been playing mahjong-- they were clearly content in being out and visiting their friends. When it was our turn for what may have finally been the undivided attention of the server, we ordered. My husband ordered a steak. "We're out of steak"........ I ordered while he reconsidered the menu, really wanting to just abort the whole mission. There is a $1.50 up-charge for the loaded baked potato, which would have not been a big deal, but my husband's "loaded baked potato" was dry. We didn't bother to hunt the sweaty man down to ask for more butter, because we were both pretty frustrated. Because we were looking forward to a place that included dessert with their meal, we absolutely ordered the chocolate fudge cake. Look-- no shade on Duncan Hines or their brownies, but that is clearly what we each paid $8.99 for. You could literally taste the Duncan Hines, which was topped with ice cream and some confusing blue berries. It was a relief to pay out and leave, especially since the indie hits playlist had started its second loop. If you're still reading and wondering.. no one else came in to dine while we were there. There won't be a third time.

Amazing environment with tremendous food and an awesome staff. Can't go wrong for a date night at…read moreCotton.

Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!