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    Blue Oak BBQ

    4.3 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Caterers, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    BLUE OAK BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Patio seating
    Melissa G.

    Tourist to the area here. Food was super solid, service great, ambiance just what I expected from a real BBQ joint. Get yourself over there.

    A BBQ slider at happy hour along with the $5 marg.
    Johnathan R.

    My food was as fresh and delicious as usual:) The staff is always attentive, and the outdoor space is spacious and clean, great place to dine al fresco!

    Essence B.

    Blue Oak on Carrollton is another one of my absolute BBQ favorites -- a true neighborhood gem in Mid-City! Everything here is sooooo good. I've been several times and have tried the brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken... all delicious, tender, and full of flavor. And the sides? WHOA. Amazing. The Brussels sprouts are my favorite -- seriously some of the best anywhere. The atmosphere is great, with an awesome outdoor area that's perfect, especially when the weather is nice. Service is always friendly, and the bar options are solid too. Parking right out front is definitely a plus. If you love BBQ, Blue Oak is a must-visit -- consistently great every single time!

    3 meat platter
    MikeTammie L.

    We were really stoked about this place based on reviews. It was packed. This has to be a good sign, right? No. We got the five smoked wings tossed in Kung pao. This was the best part of the meal, in my opinion. We split the three meat platter with two sides. The brisket was mediocre at best. The lower part was dry. The pulled pork was more of a chopped pork that was also dry. The ribs were not bad, but they did not wow us. Their house sauce is more of a North Carolina sauce and I was not a fan. The spicy vinegar was delicious. The crispy brussels sprouts were ok, but not as crispy as I would have imagined although the sweet chili sauce was delicious. I would recommend trimming the hard stem off the bottom when they cut them in half. In their defense, the mac & cheese does say garlic mac & cheese but so much that it borders inedible. It's nothing like a mac & cheese I would expect at a barbecue place. I really wanted to like this place and leave a great review but as Southerners who look for amazing barbecue places, this place disappointed

    Sravya V.

    I asked around for some recommendations on placed to eat in New Orleans before my trip, and Blue Oak made several lists, so we made it our first meal in the city. Overall, it was a solid BBQ spot. We tried the ribs, brisket, sausage, and pulled pork. The brisket was super tender and soft, not even requiring a knife to eat. The sausage also had a great smoked flavor. Unfortunately the pork fell a little short, in that the ribs were tasty but were kind of tough, and did not have a lot of meat on them. The pulled pork was also tasty, but dry. I saved it a little by dousing it in the tasty house BBQ sauce, but it was a little disappointing. Of the sides, the tater tots were the favorite at our table. They are so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Potato salad and Mac n cheese were good too, but nothing special.

    Margarita
    Kiara D.

    Blue Oak never fails me! This is a local spot with great service. We come here quick often and have become regulars due to their consistency and friendly staff. Food and drinks are always good. Don't think I've ever had a negative experience here that wasn't resolved quickly. A few items that we always order include smoked wing and thigh, brisket baked potato, Sichuan wings, beer fat tater tots, brisket nachos, margaritas, and I'm sure there's more. Ugh it's sooo good, we'll be back this week!

    Charlé W.

    The service on 7/4/2025 was wonderful despite how busy they were. We went for happy hour [sliders and wings and frozen drinks and nachos] and threw in an order of tater tots. Everything was perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and portioned well. Compliments to whoever preps the condiments. My onions were sliced perfectly for throwing them on my chicken sliders. I also got a side of szchechuan wing sauce to dunk my tots into. Indulgent? Yes. Delicious? Also, yes. I appreciate the layout as it encourages a flow of foot traffic that reduces crowds. One way in and one way out. I'm not sure how much they can control this, but I wish there was a way to better manage the flies. They also have a major mosquito problem when you're sitting outside at dusk. I've had to abruptly end my meal because of the bug bites. I don't like to complain about tasting alcohol in drinks, but I'm about to. I often find their frozen cocktails tasting too strongly of alcohol and the big straws unnecessary as the drinks are not very frozen and definitely don't have any chunks to slurp up.

    Assorted sauces
    Gretchen B.

    We thoroughly enjoyed Blue Oak. Stopped in around 6pm and the place was hopping. Stand in line, order your food, take your number and go find a seat. You can sit indoors, in the bar, or outside on piknik tables and umbrellas. I personally had the weekly special sliders and they were outstanding. 2 well portioned chicken thighs coated and fried in a spicy coating. Not too heavy...just right. The others in my party opted for sliced brisket or chopped brisket with sides. I thought the smoked beans were very well done as well as the coleslaw. The potatoes salad in my opinion was a bit bland. Highly recommend the BBQ spot though the parking is pretty tight!!! You'll see why.

    Britt L.

    Best BBQ! Always a hit. Love the sides. Meats are always cooked to perfection. Portions generous. Try your best to try a variety! Can get very busy during peak times with not a ton of indoor seating. Love the bbq sauces as well. Meat is tender and flavor packed. Our go to place for bbq!

    Katherine L.

    Came here twice while I was visiting NOLA. It's a great spot to be able to sit outside, as I had my dog with me. The wings and sides are the best things on the menu here. The Brussels sprouts and baked beans are AMAZING. Both times, my boyfriend and I split the 3 meat combo and it was plenty for the both of us. Service is also very quick. Even if it looks busy, you will get your food within 10-15 minutes id say!

    Ribs, Brisket, sausage, coleslaw tater tots.
    Jessica S.

    I went here on a Saturday night and the restaurant was pretty busy. The layout inside is to me, designed poorly in regards to seating but you do have the option to sit outside which is nice. It was a little too windy for us, so we ended up sitting inside. You order at the front and then your food is brought to you, and it was brought to us quickly. I ended up getting a three meat plate with brisket, sausage and ribs. As well as, coleslaw and tater tots for sides. I felt that all of the meat was very tasty but honestly wished the portion sizes were a little bigger for the price point. We also ended up getting a rum punch, which to me was too tart. And given the amount of people eating there at the time, in my opinion there should have been more than one bartender. The bartender did a great job, but it was just very busy and the food came out about 10 minutes before our drinks were ready. I enjoyed going here and would probably go back again.

    Wings and brussel sprouts
    Marc T.

    Came here on a recommendation. Must admit it's a little way from where we were staying, but worth the ride. Great selection of barbecue, insider and outdoor seating, and a very friendly staff. Had brisket, pulled pork, wings, and Brussel sprouts. All was very good and the portion sizes were good. Will definitely come back when in town again.

    2 Two Meat Plate
    Erica W.

    Overall, very good smoky flavor and tender juicy meats. I tried the 2 meat plate with the wings and brisket. I loved the wings and wish I had just gotten them. The brisket wasn't bad but could've used some bbq sauce. I got the food delivered so I didn't get a chance to experience the ambiance or see if they had a lot of sauce options. The totes were really unique and perfectly cooked with some seasoning on them that I couldn't place but it was great. The Mac and cheese was a little disappointing, I probably wouldn't get this again.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Oak BBQ

    What egg free items do they have for an egg allergy?

    I would assume all the meats but if you're dealing with an allergy, then I'd suggest calling the restaurant and not take a gamble with strangers knowing the answer (after all it's your health)

    Are vaccination cards required/mandatory?

    No. I was there a couple of weeks ago and there were no restrictions.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    There is no specific kids menu, but a combo platter is definitely shareable!

    DO YOU PARTNER WITH ANY FOOD delivery Services?

    we don't but we do take call in orders.

    What are the vegan options?

    Their motto is "Vegan free since 1993" (may not be the right year) lol but they don't have any vegan options - this place is for meat eaters only. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes. They have an outdoor eating area

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    Seasons of Louisiana Catering Company - Executive Chef Natasha Butler

    Seasons of Louisiana Catering Company

    5.0(13 reviews)
    2.6 miSt Anthony

    Chef Tasha catered all of the food for our Christmas party this weekend. She was very professional…read moreand promptly delivered the food to the house each night! On Friday, my friend ordered the Jalapeño chicken salad croissants, bourbon wings, and Louisiana Crawfish dip and on Saturday, she ordered gumbo Orleans, roasted garlic wings, and crawfish pasta! All of the food was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a caterer in New Orleans, look no further!

    @chef_tasha came to my house and cooked for me y'all. First of all - omGEEE There's absolutely…read moreNOTHING like running downstairs with my mascara still drying and my fiancé in the shower to welcome our very own private chef for my birthday dinner! Of course, I've ordered from her - for my family and me! - and we were already in love but this meal righthere. This one?! Homigawd. Like. She freestyled it based on reviews of mine that she's read... and knew better than me that this was exactly what I would have chosen. I've grown away from not wanting my food to touch lol (I'm lying - I'm still like this about certain foods )... but - when a chef can marry flavors the way @chef_tasha put these together Lordt, who'd want anything different?! Everything was phenomenal on its own but when eaten together, at once, just lift me off the floor. We started with a crisp German white and some FIYAH! gulf #bbqshrimp, then moved on to the juiciest, most savory salmon with @chef_tasha's delicious sweet chili sauce *cooked on* + sauteed brussels and thick bacon + very mildly sweetened, so true to their flavor, mashed sweet potatoes topped with fresh green onions. Y'all!!!! To. Die. For! @chef_tasha came with everything she needed to prepare our meal and we provided an equipped kitchen. She was timely, had our meal ready quickly, and, frankly was wonderful company during our meal. Did I mention that she's the most recommended private chef since @whereblacknolaeats started??! Listen. You don't have to take my word. Or the 30K+ members whose recs contributed to this amazing recognition. But I can guarantee you that when you book her, you'll see for yourself. Idk who else has had this meal, but I'm calling it mine. So when you order, tell her you'd like "Jalence's Dinner".

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    Toulouse Gourmet

    Toulouse Gourmet

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.3 miMid-City

    Thank you Kellie!! The food and the service were amazing. You support us and we will continue…read moresupport you. Always a pleasure. Suzanne- Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans

    I found myself in the particular position to need to hire caterers this year. This is an experience…read morecompletely new to me, so I was quite nervous and didn't really know what I was doing. I put some feelers out on ThumbTack and I was so very lucky to have Justin from Toulouse Gourmet respond to my request. I needed food for about 50 people for a luncheon. When Tiffany arrived with the food, I was so nervous because it didn't seem like it was going to be enough food. But once we opened the trays, the food just kept coming! I honestly was reminded of the story of the loaves and fishes. And it was all DELICIOUS! Everyone raved about the jambalaya. I think it might have been my favorite since getting here. Anyway..... Fast forward a few months and I needed a caterer again, but this time for heavy appetizers for an evening event for 150 people. Justin gave me a terrific estimate that I was very comfortable with. Tiffany once again delivered the food right on time and helped me set up. They also provided disposable plates and forks and napkins and serving utensils. The food was OUTSTANDING! Andouille Puffs, teriyaki meatballs, hummus and pita.....all of the food was delicious. The entire party couldn't stop talking about the food. And the doberge mini cakes??? Ridiculous. So good!! Justin and Toulouse will be a regular go-to for our events. Excellent food and outstanding service make for a delightful catering experience. Thank you!!!

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    Joel Catering and Special Events

    Joel Catering and Special Events

    4.4(9 reviews)
    3.6 miLower Garden District

    During this time of social distancing, Joel Catering and Special Events has created a meal delivery…read moreservice where there is contactless delivery. They even consulted with sanitation experts and implemented procedures to keep their team and our food safe. All you have to do is place your order online through their link, tell them which day you want your food items delivered, and when in route they will contact you to let you know. They have so many delicious options on their menu, you can choose from their family dinner specials which feeds up to four people or you can choose from their kitchen essentials collection. I got a mixture of both, and they did not disappoint. Every week I was looking to see what they added to their menu, if you are a true foodie like me then you understand. From the pulled pork Cochon de Lait with mac n cheese, to the chicken and andouille gumbo everything was packed with so much flavor. Hands down they have the best hot spinach dip I have ever tried, so rich. Let's not forget about dessert, the brownies were so fudgy, I put them in the microwave for about fifteen seconds and they literally melted in my mouth. The staff is so nice and friendly, very professional. I'm looking forward to seeing what they cook up next.

    I would not recommend Joel's catering. I scheduled and confirmed a date for an event and the day…read morefor our first call they sent me an email to cancel. When I called, they did not have the courtesy to talk to me. They sent me another email and said they had a bigger event but could I change MY date to accommodate their schedule. Very unprofessional in how they dealt with this situation!

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