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    Pit-N-Peel

    4.1 (100 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PIT-N-PEEL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Peyton F.

    My family and I have been coming here for a couple of years now but today we decided not to go anymore. The owner was very unfriendly today for some reason but very nice to other customers...not sure why. Just not a very welcoming ambiance and the food wasn't as good as it has been in the past. We were also charged $1 per to go container.

    Blacked alligator po boy
    Heather T.

    Wow. Just overall a great experience. Our friends and I are driving the Blues Highway and had a stop in Baton Rouge for the night. I had found this restaurant and the menu looked incredible. Von, the owner, and Miss Kat were so welcoming and gracious that we ended up staying well after we had finished eating to talk. Our group ordered po boys (fried alligator, blackened alligator, catfish and fried shrimp) and swapped out the fries for green beans, dirty rice and a to go order of Mac and cheese. The bread on the po boys was so soft and a perfect vehicle for the ingredients. The favorite was the catfish. Then the dirty rice. Oh my goodness I have never had dirty rice like this. Small pieces of beef brisket (with just the right amount of fat on it) sautéed with bell peppers, rice and seasoning. I've never had dirty rice like this before and I will most definitely be attempting this at home. The green beans were also sautéed with bell peppers and had a really nice flavor. Our friend had the Mac and cheese later in the night and said it was very good too. Dessert was a peach cobbler that my husband and I ate in about a minute. Mmmm is all I can say to sum up the food.

    Not only was the food phenomenal, but this was one of the most memorable experiences we have ever had!! Vaughn, the owner of the restaurant opened up the kitchen just for us! We were late coming in, and we were looking for crawfish, but unfortunately they were out of season. However, we ordered up some gator, and the platter was amazing! The red beans and rice, mac & cheese and the Hawaiian Punch was the best I've ever had in my life!! We will absolutely stop here any time we come through Baton Rouge and we highly recommend to anybody!

    Crawfish étouffée and fried frog leg
    Rae R.

    This place is clearly a labor of love for the owner who came out and talked to us while we ate. Tried the crawfish étouffée, the frog leg, and boiled crawfish. Never had crawfish before so the owner gave a lesson on how to eat! Definitely a place to visit if you want to try regional specialties! *Visited as part of a food tour.

    Nice day to sit on the patio at this community based business with great customer service!
    Keisha F.

    Once again, the customer service and the food was phenomenal. The owner Elvondae makes you feel like you're home. The crab cakes and honey glazed shrimp are a great appetizer choice. The catfish, greens and potato salad are phenomenal. Don't forget to add the refreshing lemonade! The ribs made dry rub were fall off the bone. At Pit-n-Peel there's something for everyone and you'll feel just like you're at home with the excellent service you will receive!

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    Cynthia H.

    Hidden gem. Hole in the wall, service was outstanding. Ordered the Gumbo, Mac and cheese and Chicken. All were outstanding. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Mac and cheese was so gooey good. Gumbo was spot on yummy. A must if your in Baton Rouge.

    Crawfish platter
    Amy T.

    Came here on recommendation of Yelp reviews. We had fried pickles, chicken tenders, brisket plate, pulled pork po'boy and the crawfish platter. It is kinda a one man show, but he does a great job. Would recommend checking it out if you are in town.

    Anna S.

    Wow. We're on a road trip through Louisiana and have been trying a lot of places on the way but nothing can compare to this spot. We accidentally found it in a comment section on Reddit and so god that we made a little detour to try it out. First of all, the baby back ribs were LITERALLY THE BEST ribs I've ever had. The meat was perfectly smoked, cooked, and was so soft that it slid right off the bone when we picked it up. We ordered two sides - beans and dirty rice, and both were great additions to the meal. We also ordered the crawfish and shrimp boils...and my level of expectation for how seafood needs to be cooked has officially been raised. Shrimp were boiled then briefly sautéed in garlicky, fragrant butter and the crawfish were also seasoned and cooked to perfection with a spicy twist. But besides the delicious food, the customer service was exactly what we imagined southern hospitality looks like. The owner is also the chef, and he walked us through the whole menu and helped us choose the best options based on our preferences. Overall, this was such a lovely experience and we can't wait to come back!

    3lbs crawfish plate, sausage, shrimp etouffee

    I got the 3 lbs crawfish plate, 1 sausage, and a shrimp etouffee. The crawfish is fresh and seasoned to perfection. It came with 2 will cooked potatoes and 1 corn on the cob. The sausage was soft, juicy, and flavorful. The shrimp etouffee is amazing. The shrimp is fresh, sweet, soft, and crunchy. The sauce has a lot of flavors that blended in nicely with the rice. It also comes with 1 cornbread. The service is great. It's a must try and bring your own beer/alcohol.

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    By far, one of my favorite places. The food hits every time and they're pretty quick. You do have some fine eating!!!

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    Great crawfish, well seasoned. Great service. They made me feel like family. I definitely will be back.

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    4.5(17 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    ** UPDATE*** this establishment is SICK. To lose as an health inspector is ILLEGAL!!! And the fact…read morethat you have that much time on your hands to TEXT yourself imposing as someone else trying to prove a point how "clean" your establishment is, is ridiculous and absurd!!! And shows how disgusting your place of business really is. SEE UPDATED PHOTOS BELOW! On March 23, 2025 I purchased crawfish from B&T seafood and was absolutely horrified to find a hair scrunchie with actual hair still tied to it mixed in with my food. This is beyond disgusting and completely unacceptable. It raises serious concerns about the establishment's hygiene, food safety, and overall cleanliness. What made this situation even worse was how the business responded. When I brought this to their attention, they showed no concern, no accountability, and no professionalism. Instead of apologizing or offering any type of resolution, they responded with dismissive, passive-aggressive remarks, essentially telling me I'd be "surprised" by the things people find in food--as if a scrunchie with someone's hair in it is a normal or acceptable occurrence. I am disgusted, disappointed, and frankly, traumatized by this experience. Not only was my food completely inedible, but the business also refused to acknowledge the severity of the issue. They have made no attempt to resolve this--no refund, no apology, nothing. Their lack of basic hygiene and their unprofessional attitude make it clear that they do not value their customers' health or trust. I am filing this complaint because this business needs to be held accountable for its negligence. A hair scrunchie in food is not a small mistake--it is a serious food safety violation that should never happen in any restaurant. I expect this matter to be addressed immediately. I urge the BBB to investigate this establishment, as their complete disregard for cleanliness and customer safety is deeply concerning. No one should have to go through this kind of experience when purchasing food.

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