TJ Ribs is another one of those Old Baton Rouge places that everyone needs to experience. They have been in business at their location on Acadian Thruway at I-10 for more than 30 years so far. That's a serious establishment! The way they have been in business for so long? Great food, and good service! They have a varied menu, but one of their specialties is BBQ. Ribs are literally in their name, and these are of course an excellent choice. However, I like to try all kinds of their meats. I really love the smoked wings. Brisket is excellent as well. Another thing they are known for is steak, and it's excellent. Always cooked to order and to perfection. The Smoked Prime Rib and Baseball Cut Sirloin are impressive. Then there's seafood, including catfish, shrimp, and even salmon. Cajun style or simply fried, it's all amazing. To go on the side of all these amazing entrees they have a nifty selection of sides that reflect the local tastes. One of their specialties most famous is their MoJo Potatoes, which are nicely seasoned cubed fried potatoes. Then there's the local favorite, Carrot Soufflé. Don't sleep on the Red Beans & Rice either! The service is friendly and helpful. The interior decor will impress any LSU fan. There's quite a lot to recommend the establishment, and they have recently been expanding their business into takeout and even selling their sauces at local groceries. read more

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My review..My opinion..IJS... Visiting out of town and had to taste some good ribs. The ribs were good, the Mac was good but the red beans & rice was delicious. I should have had a double bowl. Ribs not tender, sauce was regular, Mac was regular over all a good experience. If I go back I know what to ask for a big bowl of red beans & rice.. Just a girl that loves real food!! My review my opinion..IJS read more

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Food was dry and bland. Not worth the $230 we spent. Our server was not happy to be working there and it was obvious. You could try to talk to her and she was just there. No communication back. Never going back. I regret going in the first place. read more

My absolute favorite "let's do it" choice for dinner. Everything is in the good to great range and some items are even fantastic. Like their corn grits, their baby back ribs, the brisket quesadillas, chimichangas, and their carrot souffle. All absolutely delicious. They manage to nail these classic dishes yet imbued w a distinct taste that is only found in their versions. Especially those grits and the souffle. I could eat from tjs every day and be happy for the rest of my life lol. Prices are as expected but if you can fanagle ubereats at just the right time you can get $130 worth of food for only $36....and no I'm not sharing my secrets lol. read more

TJ Ribs - 2 of the Ribs w/ 2 sides plates, 2 of their brisket quesadillas, 1 order of the chimichangas, and 1 order of pulled pork nachos. OMG. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Not as good as they once were, but still worth stopping in. Service was exceptional, dishes were all hot to the table and tasty. Exterior could use a little love and new layout is somewhat cluttered looking. Maybe with time it will return to its former glory. read more

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Customer service is alive and well! There was an error with our delivery order from TJ Ribs. Even though they knew Uber eats would reimburse they still put it in their books for us to get a replacement meal. Great job TJ Ribs. You will definitely have my family's business going forward! read more

Baby take me back to these ribs! We were in visiting for the Louisiana Book Festival and this place was recommended by a friend who used to live in Baton Rouge. She said the reviews are hit or miss but it was always good. I don't know what other people ordered or perhaps TJ was having an off day when those reviews were posted, I mean we all have those days, but this place did not disappoint! At first I was taken back by the ambiance, which felt more like a sports bar & grill than a BBQ joint. But with food this good, I don't care if it's served out the backseat of a Nissan. Kiy was our server and was awesome! She told us they were known for their award winning ribs, so we went with the dry rub. These were the BEST ribs I have ever had, and it didn't need to be slathered in sauce. Even my picky husband agrees. The meat was so tender, it was falling off the bone before you could pick them up, but no need to worry, every bit of meat was devoured. As we sat in silence, (and you know the food is good when the table goes silent) my friends enjoyed their smoked brisket, pulled pork, and BBQ shrimp. Dine or Dash? If you're in the area, be sure to stop by because I intend on dining there if I ever return to Baton Rouge. read more

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Went out with Family, and I ordered a 6 oz filet and Carrot Soufflé. The filet, when brought out had the plastic around it still, and while the meat was very good and tender, there was also some fat that I just couldn't get around. The real star of the show though, was the Soufflé. Oh. My. Gosh. It was AMAZING. I will definitely always order this as a side from now on. As for the setting, it's TJ Ribs, which for me is always somewhat loud. Having a hearing disability, this is always a challenge but, the food was good so it was worth not hearing the other person 100%. One other thing I was ecstatic about is that we were in an out in around an hour, very fast service. So come here if you want to talk with people, watch the games, and eat some good ribs. This is the first and only time I have ever gotten plastic around the filet. read more

TJ Ribs - Carrot soufflé - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Ordered through DoorDash and although the bag was stapled shut, two items were missing, and the Jumbo shrimp were underwhelming for the $30 I spent on 9 nine shrimp and a smaller than expected side order of red beans and rice. I know it wasn't the Dasher's since the bag was still sealed. But I really do feel robbed by the $30 regular not so jumbo shrimp and missing items. read more

TJ Ribs - $30 for this bruh?! Might taste decent, but not worth the price. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

With some low star ratings on Yelp, I was a little concerned after a friend recommended this place. I didn't check the reviews until after I sat down. However, the St. Louis ribs were very good, mostly. Four stars instead of five due to most were really good but a few were very chewy. So quality consistency was the issue . My 2 sides were Cole Slaw and Baked Beans, both on point and would order again. $24.95 Dine In St Louis Ribs with 2 sides. PS They are out of their minds if they think I'm going to buy a $35 T-shirt. read more

TJ Ribs - 1lb St. Louis with 2 sides and toast $24.95 - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I decided to give TJ Ribs another shot for the third time, but tonight just wasn't my night with them. My server, Octave, was super respectful and sweet--he kept checking in on me, which I really appreciated. I was looking for something quick and tasty, so I went with the beef chimichanga (a safe bet) and the bread pudding. The chimichanga was crispy and warm, but overall just okay as an appetizer. The bread pudding, however, was a bad choice, especially since I saw chocolate was involved. After one bite, I knew it wasn't for me. Octave was great, though, and offered me something else, but I politely declined. The ambiance was really soothing, creating a relaxing atmosphere that made the dining experience more enjoyable. Overall, the experience was good, just not my favorite meal. read more

Food was Quick but Fresh and Hot. Service was GREAT(Ms. Rya). Ambiance was as usual Great. I Haven't Been in a While. THE OUTING WAS GREAT . We will be BACK!!! read more

The ribs were amazing! Smoky flavor, fall off the bone tender with just the right amount of sauce! Sides are always good too!

My wife and I were seated quickly and told that a server would be with us soon. After waiting several minutes and while getting up to leave a server appeared. We ordered our meals and waited a good while before the meals were brought to our table. One of the orders was incorrect and both orders had sides that didn't 'taste right'. We only ate the 1/2 racks of ribs that were included with our orders and passed on eating the sides. The bill was $47. I gave the waitress a $100 bill for payment and she asked, "do you want the change?" Never again will we dine at TJ Ribs! read more

Oof. Shame on me, really. I don't know why I alway try burnt ends outside of Kansas City. The eternal optimist in me always says, "this time it will be different." Well, these were truly the worst burnt ends I've ever eaten. I tried two of them. They were truly inedible. They were so salty that I couldn't stomach them. If they didn't taste so bad, there's still no way to get them down the hatch. They had the "burnt" part right. These things had been cooked for days. They were so dry and hard. I felt like I was eating salted mulch. The brisket was average, at best. Overcooked, but edible. Portion size was good. The best thing on my plate was the bread. I won't go back. read more

TJ Ribs - Supposed to be "Burnt ends." Actually closer to salted mulch. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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So, I'm not explicitly saying I am a bbq snob, but unless I'm home (Texas), KC, or Carolina, I typically won't even try a place. However, I was with a group of locals that was sure their place could change my mind. Spoiler alert...it didn't. With that said, there were definitely some good points. First off, you could smell the smokers when you were in the parking lot, so great start. We showed up at the tail end of lunch and there were a lot of people seated. It took about 30 minutes to get seated, but it was a large crowd. I have no issues with the wait. I ordered a two meat plate with burnt ends, brisket, Mac and cheese and fries. Overall, I'm disappointed to say the Mac and cheese was the best. And it WAS really good. The burnt ends were way to dry for the most part. There were a couple of bites that were delightful, but for the most part all the fat had been rendered and they were just dry little nuggets. The brisket was ok. Also a little too dry and sliced thinner than I'm used to. It did have a decent smoke ring though! Our server was excellent. Kept checking on us and made sure drinks were filled. No issues there whatsoever. Would I come here as a destination meal? Not likely. But again, I live in what I consider the brisket capitol of the country, so keep that in mind. There were definitely some good bites, just not every bite. I give it a non bbq state 4 stars. ‍ read more

TJ Ribs - Brisket, burnt ends, Mac and cheese and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Really good service and food was excellent. Wasn't sure what to expect after reading some reviews. Has smoked wings and burnt ends and they were the juiciest and biggest smoked wings I have ever had. Burnt ends were juicy as well. Carrot souffle was good as well as the potatoes. Burger was good as well. It's also a pretty chill place and if you like to draw on the table, they give you crayons. read more

Amazing waitress, awesome food! Sketchy building from the outside. Go in anyway. Great value too!

Fall off the bone ribs with a nice rub on them. Good margs. Fun staff. Great family place to go for an LSU/Saints game.

Resturant was very clean. Had a great LSU atmosphere and lots of cool memorabilia all around accumulated throughout the years. Food (Full Rack of RIBS) was juicy and delicious . Waitress, Beck, was super friendly and waiting on our table as if we had been best friends. Great server. I we for sure return next trip on that side of Baton Rouge. read more

Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Love to come here after for dinner. Best barbeque around. Highly recommend the burnt edges and mac n cheese! read more

Took some customers to TJ's today and was really disappointed. Our server Nekiya was most definitely sub-par. Customers liked their meals so no harm. TJ's has always been sketchy, but lately seems a little more gross than usual. read more

Came to eat with some friends and ordered the brisket as always. Food was excellent, our server was attentive and efficient in the service they provided, and the atmosphere was lively. I've come to this restaurant for almost a decade now and love it still as always. read more

Restaurant food quality and service has definitely declined over the years. Also closing other locations puts a big load on one place with BR being bigger city, especially during special occasions with large parties. Parking is difficult and there is barely standing or sitting room while waiting if busy. To go line causes some parking/driving interference. Reservations help but not punctual. read more

Food wasn't as good as it was the last time we went. Use to be a regular and held company meeting diners. Maybe being low staff the service was okay. The staff was polite read more

Set up like a sports bar TJ's ribs has a wide variety of bbq choices. We had ordered many different things off the menu, unfortunately nothing really stood out, except two of the sides. The carrot soufflé is and worth a category of its own. Almost a dessert. The potato salad is also five stars. But the main courses were just average in my opinion. The brisket is very dry, the ribs were good, but not amazing. Sausage was decent and the smoked wings were good, but not great. Overall I think this place is worth giving a try, but wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Great food! A little bit of a wait since it is a holiday. I had the full rack of baby back ribs, carrot soufflé, and baked beans. Couldn't finish it all. I did save room for the apple cobbler with Ice cream. Totally Amazing! My waitress Vee was the icing on the cake? She was super busy but managed to be attentive and most of all hospitable. Great experience! I will be back! read more

TJ Ribs - Baby back ribs, Carrot Soufflé, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This is the first time I've been to a place with ribs in its name but not on the menu. That was a let down. On a better note the bbq chicken was delicious. The waiter was Johnny on spot. The Cajun three man band was entertaining. read more

TJ Ribs - Bbq chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

excellent food and service. love the LSU atmosphere and smiling faces all over the restauran.

Went today and for the 3rd time in a month I've ordered a filet mignon and was served a sirloin steak with fat and gristle. I'm never going back. read more

TJ Ribs - Inside empty tables - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This is a take out order, Wow very disappointed, chicken not fully cooked , still tough, not worth the price read more

TJ Ribs - Charbroiled chicken, spinach and carrot soufflé - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Absolutely amazing food! Best burnt end I've had. Salmon salad was fresh and perfectly cooked as well! read more

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Always a great go to place for a variety of really good food. The wings are a meal by themselves. [Really good] Brisket alright. Burgers good. Drinks strong and beer cold cold cold. [Ask for frozen mug] read more

Took my daughter and wife to TJ's tonight for their birthday! I won't say how old my wife is but my daughter turned 21. The food was good as usual. We hadn't been to TJ's since they closed the one in Prairieville. What really made the evening was our waiter Trent. Trent went above and beyond to make our dinner exceptional. He had great recommendations for cocktails, appetizers and main course. Trent was so nice and very attentive. I hope management sees this and makes him aware of how much we appreciated him! read more

Always a great experience at TJ Ribs! Great food and great service! Plenty of sitting for a party of 15 or more and a beautiful sports themed atmosphere. read more

Hostess was the best part about this visit today. I was greeted by a waiter who seemed to not know his left foot from his right foot (Michah). I ordered a "mango" margarita, and was brought a normal plain Jane margarita.. We had been switched waiters, to "joe" and that was not our doing, apparently he wasn't supposed to take our table? I don't know.. Our table was broken, and asked to move. The manager on duty came over and stuffed "napkins" under it to stabilize it. That's really cool right? Trashy I also ordered a cup of gumbo, which was 98% rice..... the new waitress said "phenomal right?" I mean, if it was gumbo... maybe? It was all rice. The ribs came out like they were looking like they came from a rabbit. The coleslaw had no taste, and baked beans tasted like beans that were cooked then thrown in a cup with meat. The table next to us were cussing up a storm and having a speaker phone convo on their phone. Then when it came time to pay, I was told to leave a tip right there while the waitress waited. First time ever for that also. As cool as it was to goto the place where COACH O does his radio show, I was not very happy. I'll go to Parrain's like I usually do next time.. read more

TJ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Good bbq though the burnt ends aren't really burnt. They come in a bowl and includes a lot if Cubs of fat. Burnt ends are supposed to be crispy and well burnt. The ribs are good. I have been here several times. It's a okay bbq joint for a chain. read more

Great customer service. Burgers were cooked well. Brisket tacos were cooked well and served hot! French fries are thick cut! read more

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I went to another location of T J Ribs before, but I like this one more. The food was delicious. The ribs were cooked fine - not too old but not too raw either. Since I wasn't a person really into heavily dressed dishes, the only thing I didn't really like about the ribs was it had too much dressing. But it was great overall. The side salads were delicious as well. They offered many choices of dressing for salads. There were three of us had lunch at T J Ribs. We shared two orders of ribs together, and we were fed well! In my opinion, their portion was huge. If you have a small stomach, you probably don't need to order as much as you think you will need. Anyway, a wonderful experience there. I will definitely come back. read more

TJ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Based on my last 3 visits here, I just cannot give higher than a 2, and that's a stretch at times. While I want to like it and want to experience the ambiance with my beloved Tigers memorabilia surrounding me, I just can't help but feel the floor is full of a slick substance that cannot be cleaned. Service has definitely been lackluster at least the past year. The food is spotty. I've had burnt chicken in a salad, extra tough BBQ, and a burger that completely fell apart and doused the bun with grease. As much of a staple as TJ Ribs once was in the restaurant community, I fear its glory days have long passed. read more