We stopped here on one of our adventures. They had some of the best barbecue we here had since moving to Louisiana. The homemade bread was also delicious. The portions were generous. We liked that we could choose from a menu and be served by a waitress. She made sure we had everything we needed. read more

Delicious food to pick up for lunch or dinner! Friendly service that's changed the smile on your face! read more

First off, I want to say that, Joshua welcomed us as we first walked in the door. He's friendly & really helped make our dining experience Outstanding! We've been buying Smoked Ham from Grayson's for many years & they are The Very Best ! This visit, we decided to order the Mixed Plate...Chipped Brisket, Ham & perfectly Smoked Rib with "dang good" Potato Salad , Baked Beans & Homemade sliced Sour Dough Bread. Everything was spot-on delicious! I like ordering their great BBQ sauce on the side. We ordered 2 lbs of Ham to go, along with 2 bags of their yummy Ginger Cookie Bars & 1 bag of Chocolate Cookie Bars! The Food is truly unforgettable & the ambience is a plain "ole school" Louisiana BBQ House! I'm lookin' forward to our next visit to Grayson's BBQ! Thanks again, Joshua! (PS...ya might bring a bag of those "tooth pick flossers" because, after your meal, you're probably going to need 'em.) read more

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Three stars is really being pretty generous in my opinion, or maybe I've just been spoiled by checking out really good barbecue places. Our waitress did a very good job. She's really the only reason that's better than a one or two star review. The place is older, but I didn't mind the hole in the wall feel. It was the food that really let me down. They're just flat out was nothing especially good about it. Definitely not worth a trip back! read more

I just ate there an I didn't care for the food nothing screams soul food bbq not welcoming the guy who served us was very nice the ladies were not welcoming even the white lady at the register look at us in the way also very dated and dirty the numbers on the table where gross the dining area was dirty the restroom was disgustingly gross too i order a sausage sandwich the sausage it was good but the bun was round and hard they should have just gave a bun with it my friend had the ribs they were not falling off the bone kinda tough the potatoes salad had no seasoning or mustard the pork an bean taste like chili bean not what I was expecting I want return was waste of time an money !!!! read more

We live in Bossier City and we always have to stop and eat at Grayson's if we are traveling in the area and sometimes we might have to make a special trip just because. You have to get some of there ginger cookies to go!!! I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

This restaurant looks like it has been here for years and no one has ever cleaned it. Food was just ok. Staff acted like they were mad and hated life. I was hoping for a good experience, as we love barbecue. read more

Three was pushing it for me, because i was sure hopeful for an awesome BBQ joint in natchitoches Louisiana Haven't found one yet, just basic, mediocre so far. This place has been around since 196xx something, so i thought -well it should be good, at any rate i got the mixed platter and was mixed on by feelings, particularly since everything was cold, except the sauce which i got on the side(thank goodness) Brisket- tender, flavorless and almost mushy, so only 2-3 stars Ham, was really good i give it 4 stars easily Ribs, not much flavor, bone was not pulling off hardly at all, and just boring Beans-not my type Potato's salad was in a good place I'm just not a fan of vinegar overpowering the other ingredients Bread- now finally we get to something worth talking about 5 stars, homemade soft inside, slight crunch on the outside yum yum 1 out of 6 isn't to bad is it? read more

This place is THE.BEST.EVER. IYKYK. Small "hole in tha wall" if you're passing through Clarence La. It's a must try. Not open on Mondays yall read more

Excellent food, I have been missing some good barbecue, sadly they are few and far between in this area. My nephew picked it up so I didn't see it but my dad used to visit here regularly but he is unable to get out anymore so thanks for a great meal and many memories for him read more

Absolutely the best smoked everything I have loved this place since I a kid keep up the great work

Hit and miss. Heard about this place from a coworker who said it was the go-to spot for bbq. I went there the moment i got into town in February. It was horrid. The tables were sticky, bar area was dim and not well lit. The place kind of looked beat up. Not sure if that was meant to add to the allure or not.... The meat was dry, the potato salad tasted sour...i was disgusted. We had a vendor about two months later buy us all lunch. I devoured it, after i got done eating it all, i asked where it was from and was told Grayson's. So my second chance was much different. Came back again hesitantly. Tried a chop sandwich, and it was also pretty good. Thinking the first time may have been a fluke. But, still a little hesitant to keep going back... read more

Amazing holiday ham!!! It's worth the shipping fee. You will be the talk of the party after anyone tries this ham!

Definitely I do not miss restaurant old fashion, barbecue Louisiana style super fresh amazing Lee friendly staff don't expect a four-star restaurant. This is just a little hole in the wall. Great place to eat I got the combination plate with came with a rib, ham and brisket, pork and beans potato salad, bread, pickles and jalapeño peppers. My wife got a brisket sandwich on a homemade bud and leave potatoes. Chips and drinks are out of a can waters out of a bottle and most of the staff have been employed 10 or more years. read more

Grayson's Barbeque - Combination plate - Barbeque Near Me - Clarence, Louisiana

It's good Bar B Q . They also smoke good hams around the holidays . Just look for the smoke and follow the good smell in the air . You cannot lose if your hungry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Grayson's Barbeque - a view of the barbeque counter - Barbeque Near Me - Clarence, Louisiana

Best beans of my life! Oh, the barbecue sauce is served hot, peppery and vinegar tones. Homemade bread, potato salad, and pecan pie! Now to the smoked meat! Oh my!!! Delicious! Tender! Tasty! They smoke hams and ship them so think about placing an order. read more

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Only come here if you want to get the best ham you have ever had!!! Hands down this place is the best place in the state to get a Ham. There is not a second place that even comes close! read more

I went in Grayson BQQ Today 1-10-23 to get 3 Rib Plates to take home and they was over cooked and hard to chew. The last time we went to Grayson we ate there and it was good. But the few times before that we ordered out took it home and it was bad. Over cooked and hard to chew. So I think they are giving the hard over cooked Ribs to people that is doing take out. That's not right the food cost too much for that. It's Sad because I love their BQQ! read more

With family that grew up in the area who doesn't know about Grayson's BBQ. All their BBQ and sides are delicious, including their homemade brownies. I especially love the chopped sandwiches. I give that 5 stars. For years we have been purchasing their Christmas hams, even after we moved away. About 4 or 5 years ago something was different about the hams. Too salty, not as tender, something changed and for the last couple of years we pass on the hams. That's why the 4 stars. But the in-house food is great. read more

Probably the best BBQ I've ever had. Very fast service very reasonable on pricing and don't leave without trying the cookies.

Baby! No thrills no frills and just good! Could have used just a tad bit more seasoning but baby!!! This sandwich is good! The slice of pecan pie was excellent as well. Friendly and fast! If you are ever in the small town of Clarence, LA population 480, do yourself a favor and stop. read more

Grayson's Barbeque - Chip Beef Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Clarence, Louisiana

Can't believe Grayson's is still going strong. I was a student at Northwestern in the early 1960s and loved going here for BBQ. Over the years have stopped here traveling through. Never disappoints and the reviews confirm it's the same old hole in the wall place with great BBQ. Only the prices have changed since 1960s. Time stood still for everything else. read more

Stopped by on my way from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, even though it was a little out of the way. Exiting my car, I was immediately greeted with the heavenly aroma of smoked meats. When I entered, I was a little confused about where/how to place my order, so I just walked over to the counter where two female employees were chopping meat and sat down at a stool. One of them, without even turning around, asked what I wanted. I ordered 2 "chip" sandwiches -- one pork, one ham -- and an order of slaw. About 2 minutes later she handed me the bag with my order. In the meantime, a line had formed behind me, and they all seemed to be ordering ham -- 2 pounds, 3 pounds -- so I figured it must be good. When I went to pay for my order I noticed bags of chocolate cookies on the rack, along with a jar of Norris cane syrup. Paid and went to my car, where I unwrapped my first sandwich (pork) and took a bite... pure awesomeness. The ham sandwich (that I ate later) was even better, and the saw was great as well. The cookies were a little chewy and at first I didn't think much of them, but on the ride home I ate the whole bag. I loved this place, but unfortunately this was only the 2nd time in the 30+ years I've lived in Louisiana that I've been in this area. You can bet that if I'm ever around here again, I'll be back. My choice for best BBQ in Louisiana. read more

Ribs were tough and had to pick the meat out of all the globs of fat. Potato salad was creamy like mashed potatoes instead of having chunks of potato. Canned beans. Not impressed at all for the $$. Also wouldn't hurt for you all to welcome people to your establishment and/or at least say thank you, come again. The people preparing the meals were not wearing gloves and was handling the meat while cutting and placing it in the containers. I'll pass on this spot. read more

Yum!! Complete worth the few minute detour from 49 during a road trip to NO. The ribs were tender fall of the bone delicious! Brisket and ham were good too. Came during Thanksgiving season and mouth was watering at the site of all the smoked hams out. Do yourself a favor and stop by sometime. read more

First visit. BBQ sandwiches were good and homemade buns were very good. Potato salad was creamy and very good. Waitress was ok and the guy who took our payment on our way out was not interested in being there...but the food made up for the service! read more

Not so much hole in the wall as it is hole in the field. This place is spartan as far as interior goes, but they some delightful bbq. The ribs are great, and the baked beans too. I've never had hot potato salad before, but they made it work. read more

I was taken here by some lifetime locals; I can't say I would have picked it from the outside look, and I might have turned around and ran once I entered the place, except for the great BBQ aroma. This place defines hole-in-the-wall, because they literally pass the meats from the cooker outside through a hole in the wall in the kitchen. Oh, that and the door to the men's room had a hole the size of a baseball through it where a previous lock was located. Service was friendly and quick. They only have canned soft-drinks (and no liquor) AND NO ICED TEA!! How hard is it to brew tea?!? I almost took a star off except the BBQ really is that good. This place does a booming take out business. In fact, all of the meats are sold by the pound with separate sides - there are no "plates" or combo meals. I followed the lead of one of our local friends and ordered a ham sandwich on a homemade bun. You MUST try a homemade bun - I do not know why they even have an option for a regular bun (except that it is cheaper). I also tried beans and potato salad ... In the same bowl! It's basically like the half and half soup idea and was quite tasty. Overall, I am giving this place a great review because of uniqueness and the food. One last point, they have no BBQ sauce on the table. When my coworker was served his beef sandwich, he looked around for sauce and decided to try it without. There is no need for sauce because the meet is so moist and flavorful. I hope that We will definitely cater a meal from this place someday! read more

Grayson's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Clarence, Louisiana

Great bbq sandwiches! I've eaten them since I was a little girl. This would be our after-Sunday-church-service destination! Never disappointed read more

Been going to Grayson's for over 50 years. Always fabulous, always dependable. Can't say enough good about the place. Wonderful smoked hams, great sandwiches, fall-off-the-bone ribs, just great food. read more

This place has been in business for a very long time. If you love barbecue, it is the place to go in the Natchitoches area and is a short drive from downtown. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Sad to say it was a real disappointment. I had the mixed plate, which consisted of 1 overcooked rib, tasteless ham bits, and something else I could not identify. All this was slathered in a sauce that was way to vinegary. At least the potato salad was good, This may have just been an off day for this place. But it wont be my first choice on a return trip. read more

Call ahead for a smoked ham, about $60, very worth it Get the pig plate, pulled pork, ham, and ribs. Great potato salad. Best restaurant in the parish read more

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Stopped in for lunch today and it was awesome! If you are looking for some real southern BBQ then look no further. I had the chip sandwich which is chopped beef. I made sure to order the homemade bun because why would you not? I went through about ten napkins while eating my sandwich, and it's true what they say, "if it's messy, it's good". My husband had the mixed plate which came with pork ribs, ham, and chopped beef. His plate also came with beans and potato salad which he said were "outstanding"! So if you are ever in this small town make sure you stop here to eat! read more

Grayson's Barbeque - Mixed plate with potato salad and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Clarence, Louisiana

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bestbbq I have possibly ever had , I've been eating it since I was ten years old, and I am 53 y/o. It is worth the drive ! it has a wood fired hickory infused slow cooked taste. words simply cannot put into place how delicious this food is at Grayson, do yourself a favor. try it out. read more

The Chip beef is always the best on Homemade buns. Get there early before they run out of Homemade buns. The Wife loves the Ham. I've been goin here for over 40 years and it's always consistent. The Ribs are good and the beef. At Thanksgiving and Christmas you can order Smoked Hams. Call a week or 2 in advance. They sell out quick. They make these Old Fashion flat square cookies in Chocolate and Ginger Bread. They are not real sweet and are tasty. read more

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool racist place but good food. i dont go very often.

The best! I love this place! Been coming here since 2005! This is a must stop for me, either on my way to Red River Parish or beyond (usually Saint Francisville and Lake Rosemound!)...Hit this place on Good Friday evening at 7pm, starving and thrilled to see they were keeping regular Friday night hours (open til 8pm!) I got the rib plate this time and it was delicious! I devoured everything, even ordering extra beans and potato salad! I chased it all with an ice cold RC Cola from the fridge (serve yourself!) My wife loves this place, and our bebe, it was her first visit and she loved it as well! And you shoulda seen all of the lovely pre-ordered Easter hams they had setting out waiting to be picked up...just as decadent and divine as you can imagine! read more

My favorite barbeque in the world! I moved away from central Louisiana about 5 years ago, and this is one of the only things I crave when I go back home! Honestly, this is most amazing barbeque ever. If you're in Clarence, then you must either be a local or somebody just passing through. Nobody just goes to Clarence! (Well, I do...just for Grayson's!) Grayson's is a little hole-in-the-wall that's off the beaten track. As soon as you walk in, you immediately smell goodness - I like to call it heaven. This place is seriously no-frills, and I like it that way. I think the best way to finish my review is to give advice: * Call before you go. I think they're closed on Mondays. * The smoked ham is amazing. * Get a homemade bun - so yeasty and delicious! * Get some extra sauce - it's the best I've ever had! * You will get a can drink - no exceptions. Just got with it. * Get there early on Sundays because the after-church crowd is killer. * Get a piece of pecan pie. * The chocolate cookies are delicious and not too sweet. * You can buy whole smoked turkeys and hams for the holidays! read more

Ribs were perfectly cooked. Coming from Texas, I did not appreciate the beef. The ham was well-smoked but saltier than I would have preferred. Biggest let down was sauce, could have been the perfect complement to the beef but was underwhelming. Interesting take on potato salad... mashed potato salad. Beans were okay but nothing to write about. read more