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.

Excellent service. Great portions. Delicious, tender, meaty, ribs. Flavorful sauce. Good prices…read more Lots of variety of food dishes on their menu.

The time I came person preparing my food wasn't wear gloves. Besides that seems like it might be…read moregood but first impression is that best.

Best BBQ in Town. Many delicious menu choices. Best option for gatherings at home or other venueread more

Food was really good. The portions were good for lunch. The restaurant was clean and inviting…read more Service was great.

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.

The meat is tender - hamburgers are good- tea is extra sweet- service is fast- Ambiance is like a…read moresmall diner.

A friend recommended this place awhile back but I've just made itl up to Benton. From the minute…read moreyou open the door and smell the BBQ, you know it will be tasty. Limited indoor seating, but that's okay. Interior has quirky mix of carousel horses and oil paintings. Friendly and helpful staff. Brisket is lean and well smoked. BBQ potato with chopped pork is stuffed full.

This food was horrible!!! We didn't discover this until we got back to our hotel. The old guy was…read morevery nice but he should be ashamed our the food that he sold us. I started to take it back to him but decided I better not just to avoid a confrontation. Suggestion... get/see your food before you pay for it. Don't get duped like we did. I couldn't post without giving at least one star. #ZeroStars #Horrible #NotFitForHumanConsumption

Big D and his daughter Mickey treated us just like family!!! My family of 5 ordered a variety of…read moremeats, side dishes, desserts and beverages! Very convenient location at 101 Common Street in Shreveport, La!!! My mom, dad and adult kids enjoyed the vibe at Big Ds more than words can say... I've added 13+ pictures!!! God bless this man to keep doing his thang!!! 33+ years and going strong!!!

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.

Went for the fist time and we both had the ribs and they were FREAKING AMAZING!!! Fall off the…read morebone, great flavor, perfect amount of seasoning!! The sides were all just a great!!! Can't wait to go back and try the brisket!!!

The food is always good and the people polite and helpful. The soup they have is always good with a…read morepiece of corn bread. Little pricey but what isn't now days.

The food is always excellent! Best barbecue sauce in town. I love the turkey sandwich and the baked…read morebeans.