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.

A short drive from Barksdale Airforce Base is this road side BBQ joint my boys like to call it the…read morepig place. The dinning room is quaint and the décor is simple with spacious and minimal seating. The smell of smoked meats permeates the room when you enter and they have so many options from large plates to smaller sandwiches (which are still pretty huge). The kids love the chicken fingers, and my cousin always gets the loaded potato with pulled pork (which is lovingly called the BOTATO) which is huge.

Delicious BBQ and their potato salad and beans are delicious too. Everything is really good. Great…read morecustomer service. I love their Botato and never can eat it all at one sitting. I always take my leftover Botato home to eat later. I usually get the 2 meat plate with their delicious, tender sliced Brisket and fall off the bone Ribs! Now that I left this review, my mouth is watering just thinking about it and I wish I had a plate now.

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!

Good food, pleasant people and atmosphere and service. Good…read moreportions and very reasonable price for all.

We drove out of our way to get an early dinner here. Especially since their web site noted a…read morespecial nod to the Louisiana Resolution on cuisine of this region. Web site said open until 6 pm. Nope. Parking lot empty at 5:30. No answer on the phone. Very frustrating and clearly more of a catering operation.

Old school ambiance and reminds me of places I went with my grand parents as a child. I have lived…read morehere for 7 years and come here for a quick bite and always leave full. To be honest the meats could have been warmer but that is my only feedback. My last week in Shreveport so decided to stop one last time! Staff very nice.

The food is straight but this service is awful. Definitely the worst Podnuh's service in SBC. After…read morewalking in to no greeting from the staff again--only awkward looks...I just left lol. Another visit taught me that this location might sh*t talk about you if they see fit either in your presence or after you leave. So chap. Edit: I'm at the bossier location and the Bossier location makes you feel like you're dining in a 5 star restaurant. Effort from the employees to guess your order and commit to remembering it in the future if they recognize you. Asking do you want lean or fattier meat. Actually trying to build a connection and enjoy their job. No disrespectful/gossip talk amongst the employees when they think nobody can hear them....Just above and beyond.

First, I love this bbq joint. Today's visit is a bag of mixed emotions. The ribs were tender,…read moremoist, juicy and delicious. The baked beans were delicious. First time to try their smoked wings. They were perfect. They had a good strong smoke flavor. Now, my chopped bbq sandwich didn't make the cut. It tasted spoiled. There was a tangy taste to it. My better common sense said let it go. So it threw it away.

I've driven past Jack's Bar-B-Q a hundred times and finally decided to try it. Wow! I've really…read morebeen missing something amazing!! I had the ham, sliced brisket, and smoked sausage plate with baked beans. All were equally delicious!! The service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be coming back!!

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!

I recommend it because the food is really good and it really taste like a hamburger or cheeseburger…read moreso yeah, it's a great place to get a burger

From the owner: With a focus on high-quality ingredients and big, bold flavor combinations, The Burger Den is…read morecookin' up the classics you expect--and the crafty concoctions you don't--and then partnering with your favorite delivery apps, so you never have to leave your couch. And since it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's diner (and stay up as late as you do), you know you're gonna find the tastes you want when you want it.

Good for where it is at in this cute little city…read more Food was good might need to add a bit of sauce or more flavor Fun vibes and enjoy family time Bread was soft and I liked that Surprisingly alligator was not bad as my second try, taste like chicken.... Was it? Hahah

So I'm in Tubbs Hardware and I ask if anyone still has crawfish (in June). They recommended Shane's…read moreand the last crawfish of the season were BIG

Boudin !! I have not found any better in the area. Gotta…read morestay stocked up on quality boudin!!

Went to the local store a couple of days ago and was curious as to why the cashier ask me did I…read morewant to tip the cook???? I of course did not ...as I just spent $97.00 in this store for very little food. Does your cook/cashiers get paid waitress salaries? I don't think so and your prices are already way overpriced so you want your customers to also pay your employees? Wow! That little tip jar they have up by the register, should be shared with all. No tip should be even asked. Shame on you! Lower your prices any maybe we can pay your employees. Also, I bought potatoes au cratin and they needed butter and cajun seasoning. The instructions for cooking was way off and they need 30 more minutes to cook to be tender. I won't mention the high price tag for what I got. Stop asking us to tip! Your store is high enough.