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    Bodacious Bar-B-Q

    3.6 (80 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    BODACIOUS BAR-B-Q ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Wings
    Austin H.

    The smoked wings were bomb! The came out steaming hot, delicious and cooked to perfection. The side potato salad was also super delicious. On top of that, a nice refreshing sweet tea and you've got yourself a classically and bodaciously delicious meal.

    Botato. With all the goodness. And yumminesses. About $10
    Theresa E.

    "Bodacious BBQ of Louisiana boasts a wide range of barbecue and down-home Creole dishes. Daily specials such as Jambalaya, white beans-n-rice, red beans-n-rice, thick meaty western chili and Creole green beans are made fresh each morning and sell out by dinner. You can rest assured that those Creole dishes have that delicious barbecue meat in them to create a flavor that is hard to find anywhere else."- BOY IS THAT NO LIE. Fast and friendly these folks sure can pile on the yummy goodness. When it comes to BBQ- this is my go to spot. You gotta try that Botato! Mmmm-mm-m

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    Dominik D.

    The bbq sauce really makes a world of difference and I wouldn't eat one of their sandwiches without it.

    Menu
    Eric C.

    This little hole in the wall restaurant is on Barksdale Blvd. about 5-10 min from Barksdale AFB. It kind of looks like a converted convenience store. On the inside, eclectic decorations cover the walls. It has a very charming small town feel. The restaurant was clean and with the amount of patrons, well maintained. The wait staff were cordial and but you could tell that the line almost out the door was starting to take its toll. She was quick to take our orders, gave us our drinks, and moved to the next costumer. All and all, she did a great job. Now, to what you want, the food. I had sausage, green beans, and a side of red beans and rice. My friend had Chopped Pork and 2 sides of red beans and rice. We are both huge BBQ fans and neither were great. I do have to say that the red beans and rice were good. Although this would not be my first stop, it does work in a pinch for lunch.

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    Benetta P.

    The food came out at a great pace. we were able to get in, eat in, and get back to lunch on time. everyone was nice. My Texas toast was excellent. My ribs and chicken were very tender. The chicken was hot my ribs were not, but i imagine too much heat would make them tough, so leave it alone. now my baked beans, no excuse there. there were 2 pulses from being cold. i asked my co-workers, and those that got beans were cold also, they just did not eat theirs, mcgreedy ate hers. i can't throw away money. my little corn cob coblette was good and hot and had a pat of butter on it. Great touch. never had that before anywhere.

    Combo plate
    Jay B.

    Food was very good, try to go late they run out of stuff and close the grill down early. Bochips were huge !!!

    Pig in lights

    While we were attending an all-day wrestling tournament at the CenturyLink Center, we decided to venture out for a bite for lunch. We found Bodacious BBQ nearby and stopped in for lunch. The interior is quaint with country flourishes but the kitchen was hopping. We didn't have any wait to order our meat plates with sides. We all tried the brisket which was smoked well, tender, and quite flavorful. I tried the smoked sausage (both spicy and plain), my wife the chicken, and my daughter the ribs, along with some various sides. Everything was cooked to perfection. For dessert, we shared an order of the beignet fries, which can best be compared to a funnel cake. After the huge portions on our plates, we couldn't finish the dessert, but we left well-fed and ready for more wrestling. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, large portions, and great flavor were the takeaways for our family during our visit. Hopefully you'll have a similarly savory experience should you drop-in to Bodacious BBQ,

    botato
    Emery Anne D.

    SOOOOO YUMMY! So many selections AND for a great price! Our cashier/server was super nice and even helped us by giving us suggestions of what to eat (which we went with). The botato was so delicious!! You HAVE to try it when you eat here because it's very popular and soo good. It's pretty big, so if you don't have a big appetite you won't need to order anything else!

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    Great Bar-B-Q, the best in the area. The service is great, with a nice place to eat inside. This place is timeless, and never gets old.

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    Delish food. Everyone loved their BOTato. Ribs were fall off the bone, so good. Not too fatty.

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    4 years ago

    Hands down the best bbq in town, now with two locations. You can't go wrong with bochos or the botato. They have really good burgers too.

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    Magnolia Pit - 3 veggies, cornbread & a fabulous banana pudding!!

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    Do not miss the Magnolia Pit if you're within driving distance of Shreveport. My husband, kids,…read moreand I were in Shreveport visiting family over Christmas, and everyone was tired of cooking and eating leftovers. We heard this place was good, so off we went. The first thing we noticed was the secret, speakeasy vibe. Off the bright street we entered a short, dark hallway with "brick covered" revolving door. You just have to see it. Once in the "Pit" we were greeted by one of the friendliest cashiers. He seemed genuinely happy to be there, and he was super helpful as we made our selections. The kids and I got the Pit Master so we could try a little bit of everything. It came with portions of brisket, chicken, ribs, sausage, turkey, and their firecracker pork belly bites as well as four sides of your choice, corn bread, cheddar beer bread, and two desserts. Hubby got a brisket cheddar melt. We ended up with so much food we brought home leftovers for another few meals. Holy smokes! Let me say, I've lived in San Antonio for the last 15 years and eaten A LOT of bbq around the state. Aaron Franklin in Austin has long had my heart for bbq. But the Magnolia Pit in Shreveport does not play. Everything was seasoned well, and juicy, but the brisket...oh the brisket! Perfect bark, nice and juicy, and not fatty at all. My non-foodie kids liked the ribs so well, we had to order a couple extra. If you are not familiar with pork belly or burnt ends, I highly recommend at least getting the firecracker pork belly bites as an appetizer. We all thought they were phenomenal. The brisket melt sandwich was thick and so flavorful. I can see why it is one of the most ordered things on the menu. Sometimes the sides are an afterthought at bbq joints. Not at the Magnolia Pit. The corn maque choux is crazy good. It's creamy, smoky, and has a bit of a kick. The potato salad tasted homemade, and the dirty rice was a fun surprise. Do not miss the creamy macaroni and cheese that is topped with bbq schnibbles. The kids went to town on that. I swear we took a couple to go boxes, and did not eat it all in one sitting! Do the same when you go, because their in-house made desserts are so good. We shared the bread pudding and the buttermilk pie. Fantastic sauce to pudding ratio on the bread pudding. The pie was so smooth and creamy, I may just order one to take to my in-laws' next time I'm in town. Anyway, do yourself a favor and get on over to the Magnolia Pit. The food, ambiance, and friendly staff made this a fun adventure I can't wait to go on again.

    Great food!! All of it. Normally I have one dish I'll go to a restaurant for but everything was…read morevery delicious. Ribs are awesome. Any dessert is a win. Have room.

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    Magnolia Pit - Potato stuffed with turkey and brisket. Fried okra.  Cheddar beer bread.

    Potato stuffed with turkey and brisket. Fried okra. Cheddar beer bread.

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    Silver Star Smokehouse - Filet. This steak never disappoints. Kinda pricey though.

    Silver Star Smokehouse

    3.4(152 reviews)
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    Came around 1 o'clock today. Was excited to try their food again with a fresh perspective. Probably…read moreone of the cleanest restaurant bathrooms ever. Restaurant was clean. Everybody at my table enjoyed their food. It seemed that I was actually served more brisket this time in my brisket plate than my last visit so I was thoroughly pleased! I like lean brisket but I found myself doing a lot of chewing and water sipping to get everything down this time. Just a little dry. Server and kitchen were super accommodating with providing me a side of peppers to eat with my brisket. Our server was fantastic. The inside got really cold due to them turning on the fans and opening up the back door to I guess clear the air out for an incoming party. Made it uncomfortable towards the end. I think that air might've dried out my brisket after a certain point. Fries were good. Bbq beans were wonderful with a nice flavor...first time having those.

    Loved the Silver Star Smokehouse! From the second we walked in, my friend and I were made to feel…read morewelcome. We went on a Thursday night about 5:30. We didn't wait at all, but the restaurant was busy with cheerful, happy guests! The menu was awesome, with all kinds of BBQ choices. Service was quick and the food was scrumptious! I'd definitely go back!

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    Silver Star Smokehouse - Armadillo eggs. Spicy! And don't let that melted cheese drip on your chin. Scalding!

    Armadillo eggs. Spicy! And don't let that melted cheese drip on your chin. Scalding!

    Silver Star Smokehouse - Side salad. $6- spring mix with cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion and croutons. No protein.

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    The Missing Link - Cheese burger

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    4.6(131 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    First time visit. I am presently impressed and excited. The service was great. The burger was…read moredelicious and cooked accurately to order. The meat was so flavorful. The bun tasted homemade and fresh. The sweet potato fries are the best. The regular fries were hot, salted and delicious. I will be back.

    The decor is spooky but cool. I got scared when I went to the bathroom. Luckily it wasn't…read morenighttime. It was noon. The lights were completely off so I had to use my phone flashlight. And then there was a picture of a skull lol. It's very spacious inside. Parking is like downtown parking, we parked in the street. My husband's parallel parking skills could've been better. He's too used to his back up camera. You wait in line and order. The taste of everything was solid. It's fresh. The Cajun dog is made with alligator and pork meat. Texture was good. It's messy so eat it with the fork and knife they gave you, which is my mistake. Everything just tastes better when you eat a hot dog without utensils. The paddie melt is also good as well. The rosemary garlic fries had good flavor and same with the onion rings. They happened to just bring us out the loaded onion rings so we were pleasantly surprised. Service is friendly. Very nice place. The portions were actually loaded because normally I wouldn't think I'd be full from the food but it was really filling. I give it a four out of five because it didn't blow me away. But very solid. Definitely give it a try!

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    The Missing Link - A couch in the bar

    A couch in the bar

    The Missing Link - Cheese burger

    Cheese burger

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