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    4.4 (89 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Tiffany T.

    Mom and I came in for lunch before shopping. We ordered the " infamous" seafood eggrolls and shared a slice of pound cake. The eggrolls were good but I was expected cheesiness. They were stuffed with shrimp and crawfish and the sauce used inside taste like an etouffee, dark roux type goodness. The pound cake...10 out of 10, we had to order a slice of cake to go.

    Brisket & Ribs Combo
    Justin M.

    Not bad but not great either. Smoked cabbage was delicious. Ribs were good not fall off the bone. Brisket a little too dense. Smoke flavor was mild. Collard was not good didn't even eat it. They only offer one sauce which would be nice to have an option besides sweet. Also no turkey. Boo. They didn't have banana pudding and that shouldn't ever happen! Nice staff and place. More of 3 star to me but being nice.

    Ribs, brisket, sausage, potato salad, and coleslaw. Ignore the gnawed on bones, couldn't wait.
    Fred C.

    Food was very tasty and they use REAL smoke. Service was great. My favorite were the pork ribs, nice bark, perfect pull, not overcooked.

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    Mary E.

    My absolutely first time dining now and it was great. The host had great energy. I would say it did take a bit for our waiter to come out but it was no more than maybe 15-20 minutes. However, that was not that big of a deal. We also ordered the seafood egg rolls which were really great! Absolutely, recommend. The food and alcoholic beverages are super delicious!

    Wall decor in main dining area
    Kemdilee N.

    First things first... the food was amazing and delicious. We ordered the 4 meat combo with baked beans and Mac and cheese on the side. The sides that come with the combo were large and we added an order of cabbage. Everything came out warm and presented very nicely. There were plenty of tvs (playing sports) and music playing . The service was quick & simple and our waitress was very nice and answered any questions we had. The menu was easy to read and had a good selection. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone.

    4 meat combo plate: 1/2lb brisket 4 ribs 1/2 link smoked sausage 1/4 smoked chicken 2 pint sides
    Lemuel Y.

    Everytime I eat smoke bayou it hits the spot. I usually go for the 4 meat combo which comes with 1/2 lb of brisket, half smoked sausage link, 4 ribs, quarter smoked chicken, and 2 of the pint sides (I like the baked beans personally, and add some rice to make it a meal if it's own). The service is friendly, even when there's a wait at times because they're a popular BBQ place. They have good Louisiana decor inside that makes it feel like a hometown spot. FYI, they are relocating to a new location. I was a little too excited when picking up my plate this past Friday to actually ask when they'd be at the new location, but I know the 30th of March was the final day at 4355 Inniswold Rd The new location will be at 10655 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

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    Ashley G.

    Okay so I have a couple gripes, but this little BBQ joint is pretty solid, all things considered. This place was recommended by someone from the area on Facebook so decided to stop in for lunch while passing through Baton Rouge. It was consistently busy the whole time I was there, which is always a good sign. The inside is pretty small so most tables were taken up but we were able to snag one. Many people seemed to be getting their orders to-go. This place has the option to dine-in but you go to the counter to order, which I don't typically prefer, but it's fine. Everything is packaged to-go so they don't ask if you're dining in. I got the 1/2 brisket entree which came with two sides. I knew I wanted the mac and cheese, but none of the other sides were appealing to me, except the potato salad but my boyfriend already ordered that as his side. There was a chalk board behind the girl at the cash register advertising a burger and fries. I asked her if I could get fries as my other side and she said no, fries are only for people getting the burger. Big disappointment. There needs to be a regular potato option besides potato salad. Other sides include baked beans, collard greens, and yams, and I don't like any of these. Nonetheless, I wasn't going to make a big stink about it so I just got a second order of mac and cheese. We waited a bit for our food but that was to be expected with all the people there. The lady who brought out our food was very nice and gave us their BBQ sauce. I'm picky about BBQ sauce. I really liked this one- luckily, because it's the only one they have so if you don't like it, you have to eat your meat dry. My brisket was good but soooo fatty. I'm lucky if I got to eat half of my 1/2 pound order. I hate when this happens because I'm paying for a 1/2 pound of meat but can't eat a good portion of it. The Mac and cheese was good. My corn bread muffin was really good. My boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and potato salad, which he liked. The potato salad had a pleasantly interesting flavor. I get the impression that the owner of the restaurant cares about his food and has unique recipes. Restaurant was clean and tidy. The restaurant is closed Monday-Wednesday, but thankfully I came on a Sunday so I did not miss out! I would definitely return if in the area again!

    Brisket plate with macaroni and cheese and delicious smoked cabbage 1/2 lb sliced brisket
    Douglas S.

    Happy camper the smoked cabbage was great aswell as Brisket was juicy and tender . Also the place was clean and friendly staff.

    Brisket sandwich , yams, extra side:cabbage
    Deja S.

    This was really good BBQ . It took a little longer than expected so next time I would probably call the order in. I probably wouldn't sit inside to eat because it's a bit Smokey but I will go back for a to-go plate for sure. There's a few other things I'd love to try on the menu. The brisket sandwich was delicious.

    Brisket, potato salad and baked beans. Took photo after a couple of bites.
    Leigh A.

    Service was attentive. The brisket was the best I've had in quite a long time maybe ever? I did ask for the leaner cut & well done portion. Lean but not dry or tough. Tender and with great flavor. The baked beans had ground beef and were so good. I finished every bite. I did bring home leftovers of brisket and potato salad and the potato salad was quite delicious too. I sat outside because the inside music was loud and if you're up for that, I'm sure that's a great atmosphere, but I enjoyed the outdoor patio and the quiet. Next time and yes, there will be a next time I go I'll have to try dessert because everything was so so good. I can only imagine how good the desserts are. The manager came out at the end of my meal to greet me to ask how my meal was. I asked if it was family owned and she said yes. I had read reviews here on yelp and somehow went to the old location, but the new location is was only a few minutes away on Coursey. if you haven't tried this barbecue place you're missing out. I'm still amazed how tender and perfect the brisket is.

    Bayou Juice. $3.50 plus $1 refills. $5 if ordered to go.
    Kaneisha C.

    Okay, let's start with the not so good parts of this review bc they were just observances and didn't really affect our meal. 1. We made it there at 11:45 or so and had about a 10 minute or so wait for our food. However, everyone who came in after us had at least a 30-minute wait or so after ordering, which made it a little uncomfortable for us. We were the only ones with food for the duration of our meal. As we were getting our check, the party that came in about 3 orders after us got their food. I'm not sure what that was about, but the food was so good, I was just happy I didn't have to sit in there and smell all those smells without any food. 2. It got really busy, and our waitress was also working the register, so it was just kind of slow. Okay! On to the great points. 1. The food. OMG! I loved everything except the sausage. However, I don't generally like sausage, so that's not saying the sausage was nasty. It's just not my taste anyway. My husband enjoyed it. The cabbage was delicious and had a smokey flavor. I'm not quite sure the types of meat that were added, but I know one was something smoked, and the other was diced sausage. The mac n cheese was creamy and seasoned well. The ribs!!! Chef's kiss! The chicken was soooo tender and well seasoned. It was juicy and hot! The brisket was pretty good. It was seasoned well, but the fat wasn't rendered enough for me, and it wasn't really hot. It was lukewarm. 2. The Bayou juice. Omg. I had a cup and a half and had a sugar rush for the rest of the day. I had to drink a ton of water to flush my system, but it was absolutely worth it!!! It's not sweet like kool aid sweet. It's more like a pineapple juice mixed with grenadine type of sweet. 3. The ambiance. It was cute in there and smelled good. It's a very humble setup, but the food quality makes it perfect. 4. Simple and straightforward menu. There isn't a lot of room to be confused with their menu. I appreciated that. I do wish they offered combos where you can pick your own meats instead of the meats being designated based on the number of meats you pick. So, in short (lol), we would definitely be back. We ate off of the meat, maybe 3 times or so. The total came up to $51. It was well worth it. I'm not sure if they are smoking the meat on site, but we definitely will be back!!!!!

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    Grea tsides meats of good quality ..chicken is the star here.seasoned very well and juicy!

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    Quick service, amazing smoked ribs, chicken and delicious smoked cabbage and smoked collards. You really gotta go!!

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    Bbq was the best that I have had in years . People don't sleep on smoke bayou. . Plates are heavy. Prices are reasonable.

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    Food okay. Prices too high for a lunch. Not going back. Better food service and much better prices other bar b Que places

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