Staff was great. The beef rib was phenomenal. The manager and Ms. Tiffany answered all of my questions and made recommendations. read more

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Oooo Myyy Gosh!!! You must eat at the SmokeyPit! I had an amazing meal here! Everything was cooked to perfection, and the service was top-notch! My husband and I enjoyed beef ribs, leg quarters, brisket, green beans, and potato salad while facing a band stage, adding to the lively atmosphere. The lounge area, complete with sofas and a piano, is perfect for enjoying a refreshing adult beverage from the bar. For those who love games, there's a section with pool tables, dart boards, and board games. If you enjoy a smoke after your meal, head out to the covered patio equipped with tables, chairs, and fans. We will definitely visit this establishment often! read more

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Great customer service. Great environment. The food is hit or miss. But good for the most part. Sometimes the meat is smoked a little too long. And they tend to run out of menu items prematurely, which is disappointing. I was told the open days were weds-sat, and I went yesterday on Weds and they were closed with no explanation on the door. The restaurant is not conveniently located so for them to be closed was disappointing. read more

Went today based on recommendations from friends. I ordered the whole smoked catfish and my husband ordered brisket. I really loved the red beans and rice too. Anyway my catfish came whole with bones but they showed me an easy way to get the meat off and it was very tasty and flavorful. Service was good and they've got a neat patio with fire pits to hang out and stuff. Will come back again read more

This was the perfect spot for a family meal. Chill vibes, wonderful hosts, delicious food. The boys played a game of pool while we waited. We tried the pulled pork, rib tips, sausage, brisket nachos and I sampled the sides: perfectly seasoned green beans, jambalaya with just the right amount of spice, red beans and rice and mac and cheese. The sauces were a nice addition, but totally not needed as the meats were juicy. Check out the decor while here, the place has a few fun antiques. Oh, and the homemade fresh lemonade was perfect. If you want something more adult, ask for their blended strawberry margarita. We would definitely come back here again. read more

A bit off the beaten path, but well worth it. Sir Smokey greets you when you walk in the door with a smile and hello. We had the brisket, beef rib and pulled pork, all were amazing. Jambalaya and smokey beans were delicious too. A definite must whether you're in the area or not. read more

Came here on a Friday night and got the 3 meat sampler. Brisket, sausage and beef rib was all really good. It's ducked off so it's hard to find a little bit but overall the food was good. Their daughter is the pit personal tour guide and she's so awesome. They are not on DoorDash or food delivery apps which kind of sucks but it's worth the drive read more

The barbecue was excellent and I'm pretty picky about barbecue. Plus, this place has pool tables, karaoke, recliners, old jukebox boxes and all kinds of stuff. Outdoor patio too. The owner waited on us after a quick tour of the place. He brought out some food samples and gave my wife little tastes of different tequilas too. read more

The Smokey Pit - Karaoke stage, tables, part of the bar. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We happened upon this place when we were in the area and looking for dinner. BBQ sounded good so we popped in. Nestled in what we thought was an industrial area is a hidden gem. The smell from the parking lot told us we were in for a treat. Highly recommend the pulled pork and the brisket and the smokey beans and the mac and cheese and ... well you get the idea. Pretty much everything on the menu is worth trying. We got the BBQ sauce but to be honest, the meat was far more flavorful and didn't need the sauce. Definitely go for the smokey beans over the baked beans. Don't forget the entertainment. We arrived on karaoke night (every other Friday). Go give JB and The Smokey Pit some love! read more

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The Smokey Pit is a great place for real southern BBQ. The service was excellent and they were eager to provide suggestions on their menu items. I tried the chicken and it was really good. We went in with a party of 6 and all of us enjoyed the food and environment. read more

Looked like it was a family owned restaurant. This restaurant was way out of where we usually go. It was in a very secluded location. It has a lounge area, pool area, patio and regular seating area. The in decor was very outdated but we went there after hearing very good opinions about the food. We are very glad we went there. We ordered 2 meats which each came with 2 sides. We got a chicken leg quarter which was quite juicy and well seasones. The Rib tips were amazingly seasoned but the meat was a little tough than i would enjoyed it to be. Coming to the side dishes, they were really good. We got Mac and cheese - very silky and very cheesey Jambalaya - this side was charged extra but was worth it. Amazing taste. Red beans and rice - very homely tasted Baked beans - had that nice sweet barbecue sauce taste. Ordered Chicken/sausage gumbo - the best dish i ate there. The heat and flavor in this gumbo was totally next level. read more

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Excellent service! It smelled really good in there. The place has potential. It could be a gold mine if they update the interior and furniture plus put a little more into their recipes. I really hope their business flourish. read more

Came down from up north looking for some good barbecue in the south. Called this place to check their hours and they were closing in 30 minutes, but were willing to stay open for us to come in and order. The food was great and they also threw in a couple of extra things. The pound cake was melt in your mouth good. Also the young girl was very sweet and offered me a tour of the beautiful restaurant with that down home feel. Overall the experience was great and will be coming back again. read more

Eaten here several times. Had the brisket and chicken wings, great food! Potato salad and beans awesome! Sports bar atmosphere. Friendly staff. Need to check this place out. read more

The best BBQ I've had in Baton Rouge hands down. The beef rib is head and shoulders above any I've had in town in nearly 40 years. The staff were amazing! The live music and atmosphere is great! I can't ask for more from a BBQ place! read more

My husband and I made this our date night. It was perfect. It wasn't crowded. The staff made sure the food was hot and fresh. They were professional and attentive. We got a tour of the establishment; make sure you get one if they aren't too busy. We ate everything on our plate, but that potato salad was surprisingly my favorite. And the chocolate chip cookie was delicious. The live band was perfect. We will be back! read more

The food is great. The smoked catfish is unlike anything you've had before. Don't sleep on The Smokey Pit

Another hidden gem! This place offers nostalgic smokey BBQ flavors, mainly reminiscent of Texas style smoked meats. The meat is well-seasoned, tender and the smokey taste lingers after the last bite. There are three sauces (habanero, regular and spicy) that all compliment the meats very well. The baked beans were fantastic. My family enjoyed the Mac n' cheese and potato salad as well. There is light traffic since this place is fairly new. It is a great addition to Baton Rouge as there aren't many BBQ restaurants that can compete with south LA home-cooked BBQ. This place also has pool tables, a fully stocked bar and an outdoor patio; plenty of variety to enjoy family and friends. The staff is also welcoming and pleasant. I highly recommend it! (The only reason there aren't 5 stars is because I haven't had the smoked ribeye steak yet) read more

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This is the best BBQ I've ever had-- period. I love the brisket, the ribs, and the burger, but the smoked turkey is the thing. The homemade lemonade is awesome and the atmosphere is nice with a large patio. The juice and smoothie bar adds to the diversity. Simply put, it's in the smoke. It's a must try. FYI: You can shoot pool while you wait for your order, and the staff there is awesome! read more

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very few legit bbq places in BR. We ordered this for lunch at work today, and it made everybody happy. Go check them out

All the meat was fork tender and service was exceptional. I would recommend this for anyone who wants some good ass BBQ. Good vibes all throughout the place! Good prices too read more

The Smokey Pit - Beef Rib plate with 2 sides and added a chicken leg qtr - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Time to eat lunch again and we found The Smokey Pit. Great ribs and it was my first time here. We came in on the weekend end and it was no waiting. The staff was outstanding and eats is top shelf. If you time it right free samples. I was hungry so I ate before taking a picture. read more

First impression the telephone service, not good. Nice older lady took our order. Kept asking us to hold on, then she could not hear us but we worked through this. She did repeat everything we ordered. With all that being said I ordered the pulled pork, wanted chicken breast but they did not have it due to COVID ( not a full menu) got my sides and an extra side wanted to try the jambalaya. I got a chicken leg quarter instead of jambalaya. My team member got his order correct he ordered the leg quarter with beans and Mac & Cheese. He said the Mac & Cheese tasted like Kraft Mac & Cheese. The meat was great which is why I gave 2 stars. BBQ sauce Spicy was great also. read more

GO NOW! THE BEST BARBECUE IN BR!!! Went for my first time today and I'm ADDICTED! Very nice workers and let you look around! Very inviting and DELICIOUS! Would give 10 stars if I could! Everything Is authentic, not frozen or anything! Strawberry lemonade is A1! Fresh squeezed juice! EVERYTHING IS FRESH! Must try!! read more

The Smokey Pit - Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Telephone service is horrible, my boyfriend and I and have been attempting try this restaurant since last year. Each time we have shown to restaurant during scheduled open business hours, the restaurant is closed. No one answers the phone. When the phone does connect, it gives message stating "call cannot be completed". Please spend your money else where. This business does not care about its customers. read more

When I first pulled up I was a bit concerned, this place is nestled amongst warehouses on a back road. But man am I glad I pushed through, the smell from the parking lot was intoxicating! The service was very warm and welcoming. If it's your first time they give you samples of whatever you would like to try. Deciding on just one protein was hard after sampling the very moist and tender brisket and pulled pork. They were happy to oblige our mixed plates request! I added smoked salmon to mine, which was amazing and a large portion! They also do smoked catfish on Thursday & Friday- but come early because they will sell out! My only disappointment was they were sold out of the Mac n cheese, but the smoked angus beans had just the right amount of sweetness to balance the smoke. All BBQ sauces are served on the side, the have enough BBQ was soooo good along with the spicy!! My boyfriend had the jalapeño and cheese smoked sausage and it was very tasty also!! We were happy to find this place and will be back for more !! read more

The beef rib and brisket were amazing (Very tender and star of the show!) The bone inside the beef rib just slid out! Owner and staff were very friendly and provided excellent customer service and conversation while they prepared the order. They let me sample the sauces, some of the meats, the lemonade, and the margarita. The building is a laid back spot, where you can really vibe out. I'll definitely be back. Grab a lemonade and/or when you go; thank me later. read more

I made a yelp account just to write this place a review. This has become my favorite place to get barbecue in BR. I drive 27 minutes everytime to come get great food. The staff is also super friendly and remember me every time I come in. And the barbecue is delicious as well as the sides read more

My wife and I headed there today for take out and were both blown away. We had the beef rib and brisket with sides. The sides were very good (especially the jambalaya) but the meats were incredible! We have not had beef barbecue of this quality outside of Texas before. Beautiful red smoke rings on the brisket and amazing bark on the beef rib. Please strongly consider visiting today to support this locally owned business! read more

Amazing food and service! We had the beef ribs and chicken leg quarter with green beans, baked beans and potato salad. It was all so good. Owner gave us a sample of brisket and pulled pork that were outstanding. It was so good, we left with a pound of pulled pork to go! Everyone was super friendly, too. Bonus points - they were playing an entire Al Green album while we were there! read more