I would say as of today, 7-16-2026, this is easily a top 2 BBQ place in Baton Rouge. If you told me it was the best I wouldn't argue with you. Thus far I have tried the brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, armadillo egg and potato salad. My first two visits the pulled pork and brisket were hot, tender and moist. The potato salad is good but not great in my opinion. I like that you get pickles and pickled onions with your orders. The BBQ sauce is pretty good. The first time I visited they had an asian inspired BBQ sauce which was really good. Their prices are on par or maybe even a little bit more reasonable than other BBQ spots. Plus, it's always easier to pay the price for BBQ when it's actually good and you feel like you got what you paid for. read more

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In a city not known for its BBQ, this place stands out and can compete with the best of them. I've had the brisket, the sausage and the burnt ends, and they are incredible every time. Service is great, prices are very reasonable for BBQ, and the food is always delicious. And their Asian BBQ sauce is incredible. It's a walk up and order, seat yourself at picnic table style restaurant. Great spot for lunch any day of the week but not necessarily a nighttime vibe if you ask me. Either way, the food here is very tasty, and I plan to be back very soon. read more

Rainy afternoon BBQ run turned into one of the best meals we've had in a long time. We swung by to grab food and somehow ended up with a full spread and enough to share with the neighbors. Honestly, every single thing we tried hit. The ribs were dialed in just right. Not falling apart, but that perfect bite where they pull clean off the bone. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing on the pit. Pulled pork was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. But the real standout for me was the burnt pork ends. Absolute game changer. Crispy, caramelized, smoky... slamalamadingdong. I could've eaten a whole tray of those. Brisket was legit. Moist, rich, and packed with that deep smoke flavor you're always hoping for. No dryness at all, and the fat was rendered perfectly. Loved that. Sausage was good, just not my personal favorite. I'm a Louisiana sausage guy so I'm a tough critic there, but it definitely wasn't bad. Sides and extras were on point too. Pickles, onions, mac and cheese, sauce... everything complemented the meat without getting in the way. But those mustard greens? I'd go back just for a tub of that. So good. Slamming. Something about grabbing great BBQ in the rain just made the whole experience even better. If you're anywhere near this place, don't overthink it. Order more than you think you need. You'll be glad you did. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Feeding a family or group? Or just want to sample it all? GET THE SAMPLER! Great portions and a taste of everything. We love getting this for our family of 5. Everything tastes great! The best BBQ in Baton Rouge. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This was the most disappointing visit I have had at offset smoker bbq ! This was the smallest rack of ribs I've ever gotten from here ! I felt like I had ordered baby backs ! It was only 10 bones and they were extremely small! But of course the price was the same. After this I'm not sure this is still the spot for me and my family. We used to alternate between offset and the other bbq spot in Port Allen , but after this I may need to stick with Port Allen! I may give them another try but they have got to do better! read more

I had a to go order from off set smokes and BBQ. I ordered the smoke sausage plate with Mac and cheese and greens. The sausage was good, Mac and cheese was good, greens were from a can not seasoned at all. My Family members ordered another sausage plate, Mac and cheese, greens, brisket plate, Mac and cheese, greens, brisket sandwich on regular bun, Mac and cheese and turkey sandwich on regular bun,Mac and cheese. Choose both bbq sauce and spicy Asian sauce both were good. All other food items were good. Didn't take long to prepare our food order. Plan to revisit soon to see about sides of greens improving. We did not dine in. Area was open and clean to dine. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I always enjoy this place and the Asian BBQ twist they add to meat smoking! I ordered the brisket plate with Mac and cheese and collard greens and 1/2 pork belly. The meat was exceptional as always but the sides were sub par to poor. The greens were canned, bland, and not even collards- they were mustard greens. The Mac and cheese were tasteless and really dry noodles. They missed this time on the sides but enjoyed the proteins. The service was swift and friendly as usual. The vibe is casual dining, outdoor seating, perfect for a picnic, lunch date, and more. read more

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Notes: 1) been here multiple times 2) food has been great and plentiful each time Pros: 1) great food, good amount 2) good service 3) has outdoor seating and decent ambiance Cons: 1) not sure yet Rating: 5/5 This place is amazing. I definitely would go all the time if I wanted to eat BBQ. They make it great and also tasty. They also give you a good amount. We tried basically one of everything. The avocado egg/ armadillo egg was good. All of the meats were great and juicy. I highly recommend coming here if you want good bbq for a good price in the Baton Rouge area. read more

The turkey? The turkey is so good! It's super moist, tender, and full of flavor. I can't even explain the ribs, but I need a lesson on their process. Baked beans have a vinegar base, but good. Now, I will say I don't care for the BBQ sauces or sweet tea. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Rib plated and added the $5- side of turkey - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Holy cow!! Literally!! The beef ribs are the star of the show at this place! Don't get it twisted, these are NOT spare ribs. They are huge! They sell them by the bone and each bone has about 1.5lbs of meat on them. They are perfectly seasoned and almost fall off the bone. You can cut them easily with a plastic knife. The combination of their spicy Asian bbq sauce with the pickled onions and dill pickles was an absolute winner for me! These ribs made me respect Baton Rouge bbq! The sides we tried, Mac n cheese, potato salad, Cole slaw, were average. The greens were actually better than average and I would buy them by themselves. After we got our food and were thoroughly enjoying it, the manager came out to check on us and make sure everything was ok. He even thought us a sample of their Dino Eggs, a jalepeno, wrapped in bacon and cream cheese and drizzled with bbq sauce. Nice touch! They were pretty good too. read more

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I'll start with the good. Nothing had a bad flavor or tasted off or old. Everything I ordered was edible and service was good. Nice setup of outdoor eating, but still shielded from the sun. That being said I didn't feel this was BBQ. I've eaten BBQ in many states some known and unknown for it. The smokiness factor was lacking. The bark on the brisket wasn't doing what it's supposed to do. The greens tasted more like meat cooked in pot liquor as opposed to tasting like a vegetable seasoned with meat. The potato salad, while not bad was sweeter than I like mine to be. The sausage was crumbly like the fat to meat ratio was off in it affecting cohesiveness. The chicken made me think baked rather than smoked. What comes to mind is meat that has been cooked sous vide and then finished on a smoker to get a ring, but ultimately ends up without that true smokey flavor of real BBQ. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Greens, potato salad, ribs, sausage, chicken, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Best damn BBQ in Baton Rouge. All of the meats were incredible. The armadillo eggs were so good. Greens were good. Mac might need a little love, but everything was incredible! read more

Our first time stopping here. And omg. It was awesome. My new favorite spot We ordered. Ribs, brisket. Potato salad, Cole slaw It was all fantastic. Highly recommend read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Ribs, brisket. Awesome - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Food was good and service was quick. Outside seating only. Armadillo egg was the best thing I ate.

FYI - This restaurant has nothing to do with Migos. I was expecting bad and boujie bbq since Offset is in the name but it was so much more. These people definitely walk it like they talk it. There is no doubt that this is Baton Rouge's best BBQ and is solidly in the top 5 in the state. I have been following the opening of this restaurant for some time. It is right across the street from a restaurant I visit frequently and the anticipation has been building for a long time. Now that it is open, I have been on several Fridays in a row. Why Friday? It is open Friday-Sunday only, which means Friday is my day since I am not frequently in town on weekends. If you have ever had real deal Texas BBQ at places like Hutchin's, Terry Blacks, Lockhart, Lavaca, etc. you will understand the level of BBQ put out by Offset. It is truly BBQ excellence. Brisket is my favorite food on earth and they know what they are doing here. Trust me when I tell you, get brisket and no sides. Brisket and a side of brisket is the way to go. In addition to phenomenal brisket, I have had their jalapeno cheddar sausage, sate sausage, and pork belly burnt ends. None will replace brisket as my go-to but the jalapeno sausage is the best I have ever had. If you live anywhere near Baton Rouge, you need to get to Offset BBQ and get you some ASAP! read more

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Brisket is to notch. Lean is nice and smoky and the fatty melts like butter in your mouth. Armadillo egg very good. Only sausage was disappointing. The meat in the cheddar and jalapeno was loose and there was no cheddar I could find. Baked beans were pretty good as well. read more

The food was very good ! first time going there and the service was fast and prices are reasonable.

We got a big spread ribs, sausage, chicken, brisket, turkey, pork belly, pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, greens, mac & cheese, pickled veggies and bread and everything we tried was spot-on delicious. The sausage had this super unique, incredible flavor. I'm someone who normally does not like turkey at all, but theirs was juicy and shockingly good not dry whatsoever. And the pork belly? Absolute life changer. And let me tell you about the sides amazing and not to be skipped. I'm a sucker for mac & cheese and they nailed it, but every side we tried was just as impressive. Service was next level. It was pouring rain and I had a huge tray they came outside and helped load everything into my car. Super friendly staff, food came out on time, and the place has a great vibe with nice lighting. If you love BBQ and you're in Baton Rouge, don't skip this spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food was great. The rib was very tender and I loved the side options. The staff we're very friendly and they have lots of outside seating space. read more

This was my first time making it to their location, although I have enjoyed a few pop ups from Off Set. Father's Day called for BBQ, and this was the perfect choice. You order at the window and pick up tbere, tbere is a lot of seating under the cover, and you have access to water, BBQ sauce, and bathrooms. The brisket was our choice today. It was perfectly cooked, falling apart without needing a knife. We all got coleslaw, which was crisp with the right sweetness. I got the Mac n cheese, it was not overly cheesy, rather, it was in a runny cheese sauce. The other side chosen by our party was the beans - i was told they were prepared very sweet, but tasty. The two employees i interacted with were helpful and friendly. I think I made a fan of my parents, and we will all return again soon! Now, we nap! read more

No indoor seating but the BBQ was phenomenal. It's a GREAT place to pick up to go or use the covered picnic tables on a good day

This really is the best barbecue in Baton Rouge! My plate was excellent! The ribs were tender, the regular & jalapeño cheddar sausages were jam packed with flavor. The sausage casing was a little thick though. The potato salad was great, it reminded me of Rouses deviled egg salad. The baked beans were also top notch. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Baked beans and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Good was tender and moist and wonderful and worth going back for more. I will recommend this especially for otherwise look for good food

The food is consistently good. The ribs and brisket are moist and seasoned perfectly . The service is excellent as well . They are very kind. The area is always clean . I really enjoyed eating the food . read more

The food was amazing! They provided great service & made this Texas girl feel back at home I love the passion in the food that the owner creates , i will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family Will be back soon ! read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - 1 1/2 lbs of Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Don't miss it cause you might! Small container style outfit that packs a punch on Government St. Everything was super flavorful, portions pretty good, cost might be a little higher for most but still worth a shot. They do offer a sampler platter for $100 bucks that looks to be real good deal but I don't eat pork so couldn't take advantage of that deal. Not a huge seating area (4 Benches or so) and didn't see if they had seating on the backside. I didn't walk around back to see if there is a bathroom for patrons but we left with dirty hands. Hopefully someone can confirm. Free refills on sodas. Overall pretty good to try if in the area. read more

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My second visit in two weeks and I'm hooked. The best brisket this side of the Sabine River. The brisket has a peppery bark , moist, smokey deep flavor just delicious. Their turkey is also outstanding! So far I've tried their beans , potato salad, greens and coleslaw and every side item has been very good. The pecan pie is gooey, rich and decadent highly recommend. Wish them all the success and prosperity in the future. read more

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I had the Ribs & double Mac it came with a slice of potato bread & cup of bbq sauce. The ribs were fall off the bone tender & the Mac was better than expected. I ordered & had my food in under 10min. Its location looks like an old drive in like sonic... but had rustic picnic tables & chalk board menu. I will definitely be returning. read more

Excellent pork belly, brisket and ribs. BBQ sauce is sweet and compliments the salty meat perfectly. Go early. They sell out quickly. read more

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Delicious food and really nice workers/owners. When the weather is nice, it's a comfortable place to sit and watch what's up on Government.

You see the ratings in the photo. The brisket is good everything else is OK at best. The sides aren't even worth getting just go to the Popeyes next door and get your Mac and cheese and something else lol. My mouth has an after taste of kibble and bits (if you can smell it you can taste it) idk maybe it's the seasoning. I give this place 3 stars strictly off the brisket. Ribs were soggy Idk if they put beef tallow on top of them or what. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Delicious BBQ. Definitely fits missing niche of BR cuisine. Prices seem in line with the market and far less expensive than most of the Texas joints. Good work guys! read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Pulled pork plate w beans and slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Burnt pork ends. Yum! Loved sitting in the open air tables. The portions are hearty and we took home leftovers.

While their greens need some seasoning, the part that matters the most - the meat - is AMAZING. The pork and brisket were absolutely juice and honestly didn't need any sauce but taking advantage of the Asian BBQ was well worth it. The armadillo egg was awesome and they serve community iced tea which is always good. Not to mention the staff were incredibly kind and efficient. I will definitely be back. read more

Food was amazing and the absolute friendliest and polite staff. Brisket was competition level and ribs were fall off the bone. Owner brought out a piece of their Homemade Sausage and it was fantastic also. Highly recommend!!! read more

Great service and great food. Easily best bbq I had in Baton Rouge. Tried everything but the pulled pork and it didn't disappoint. Everyone was extremely friendly as well read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - Ribs, turkey, pork belly burnt ends, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Best BBQ in BR! The chicken and pulled pork was awesome. The brisket was outstanding! Friendly and efficient service; the owner was on site and made sure that everything ran smoothly. We will be back - ribs and sausage next time! read more

We had the sampler platter, and it was all really good. The best brisket I've had, bar none. The platter comes with all sides, so a little something for everyone. The cheddar/jalapeño sausage , made in house, was another highlight. Turkey was moist, and delicious. I'm looking forward to going back soon. read more

Offset Smoker BBQ - sampler platter, all meats ( as far as I know)and sides(not shown). Everything was really good, especially the brisket. Best in BR, IMO. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Had the briskett. Was all I hoped for....tender, juicy and so flavorful...will definitely come back.

FOOD was sooo good. & this is me coming from HOUSTON. Brisket Was Good I Say A Solid 8.5/10. Only because I wish it was a little more tender. Still great. Look forward to coming back when I'm in town. read more