I have gone past it for years but never has the time to stop. Yesterday I did. Loved it. Don't find places like that everyday. Doesn't look like much from the outside but I think that adds to the draw.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lex X
Yummy! Will come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Abraham
It really checks every box of a great spot (friendly service, cheap prices, enticing menu), just wasn’t wowed by the sandwich and greens I got. Sandwich was fine but felt a lot more like four great sounding things slapped together than some harmonious creation. Wouldn’t knock it as like a road trip grub stop? And the brisket itself was quite tender.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Chris Obergfell
Minutes off I-75 amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jay montgomery
Smoked salmon platter for two. Sides of barbecue baked beans and coleslaw. Salmon was incredible. Customer service, super friendly, helpful. Restaurant was packed with many people standing in line on Valentine’s Day, 230pm. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad
I’ve been coming to Red State for a few years. Today I was surprised to discover that they have increased the price on their brisket plate by $5 (about a 42% price increase). I love their food, but this felt extreme. That being said, perhaps they increased the amount of meat that you receive (unconfirmed). My sliced brisket plate came with 3 slices of brisket and 2 sides for $18.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mona Marin
Love the food, all the workers have been awesome every time we go in. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is I don't give 5 stars. There's always room to improve, sorry but I am been in management for over 10 years, it's just me, however I did give the food a 5 star.lol... you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kathy Harris
Food is great! Service was a little off today but sure they can do better! Love the blackberry BBQ sauce
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Paul Gibbs
Old school bbq dive, everything you’d expect & more. The double smoked brisket was on time, awesome smoke ring, fork tender & outstanding even without sauce. The only negative thing is the fact that I’m just in Lex for work & I live in FL😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim S
BBQ was alittle dry this time. Chicken, Pork and Brisket. Im sure next time it will be better.. Most of the time it isnt dry like this
The value here is fantastic. I got the brisket and sausage and both where very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan M Noland
Doesn't look much from the outside. Not very big inside. Get there as close to opening as possible because it gets busy very quickly. We have eaten here a couple times before and it has always been tasty. We got the pulled pork sandwich and fries.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manny Garcia
Had some fantastic BBQ today! This spot came highly recommended by friends in Lexington, and it absolutely delivered. From the moment you walk in, the friendly staff makes sure you get exactly what your heart (and stomach) desires. I ordered the two-meat plate of brisket and pulled pork with beans and mac & cheese—so good. They offer a great variety of sauces, and my favorite combo was mixing the Memphis Sweet with the Kentucky Small Batch. I should’ve taken a before pic because the portions are huge and incredibly filling. Great food, great atmosphere, and a fun touch—you can even sign your name on the wall or ceiling. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Lelekatch
From Michigan and will absolutely continue to stop in every time we are in or passing through the Lexington area. Great staff and amazing BBQ 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan Davis
Cured this Midwestern boys soul. Best barbecue this side of the Mississippi.
I have gone past it for years but never has the time to stop. Yesterday I did. Loved it. Don't find places like that everyday. Doesn't look like much from the outside but I think that adds to the draw.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy! Will come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It really checks every box of a great spot (friendly service, cheap prices, enticing menu), just wasn’t wowed by the sandwich and greens I got. Sandwich was fine but felt a lot more like four great sounding things slapped together than some harmonious creation. Wouldn’t knock it as like a road trip grub stop? And the brisket itself was quite tender.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Minutes off I-75 amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smoked salmon platter for two. Sides of barbecue baked beans and coleslaw. Salmon was incredible. Customer service, super friendly, helpful. Restaurant was packed with many people standing in line on Valentine’s Day, 230pm. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been coming to Red State for a few years. Today I was surprised to discover that they have increased the price on their brisket plate by $5 (about a 42% price increase). I love their food, but this felt extreme. That being said, perhaps they increased the amount of meat that you receive (unconfirmed). My sliced brisket plate came with 3 slices of brisket and 2 sides for $18.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love the food, all the workers have been awesome every time we go in. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is I don't give 5 stars. There's always room to improve, sorry but I am been in management for over 10 years, it's just me, however I did give the food a 5 star.lol... you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food is great! Service was a little off today but sure they can do better! Love the blackberry BBQ sauce
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Old school bbq dive, everything you’d expect & more. The double smoked brisket was on time, awesome smoke ring, fork tender & outstanding even without sauce. The only negative thing is the fact that I’m just in Lex for work & I live in FL😄
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BBQ was alittle dry this time. Chicken, Pork and Brisket. Im sure next time it will be better.. Most of the time it isnt dry like this
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The value here is fantastic. I got the brisket and sausage and both where very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doesn't look much from the outside. Not very big inside. Get there as close to opening as possible because it gets busy very quickly. We have eaten here a couple times before and it has always been tasty. We got the pulled pork sandwich and fries.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had some fantastic BBQ today! This spot came highly recommended by friends in Lexington, and it absolutely delivered. From the moment you walk in, the friendly staff makes sure you get exactly what your heart (and stomach) desires. I ordered the two-meat plate of brisket and pulled pork with beans and mac & cheese—so good. They offer a great variety of sauces, and my favorite combo was mixing the Memphis Sweet with the Kentucky Small Batch. I should’ve taken a before pic because the portions are huge and incredibly filling. Great food, great atmosphere, and a fun touch—you can even sign your name on the wall or ceiling. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From Michigan and will absolutely continue to stop in every time we are in or passing through the Lexington area. Great staff and amazing BBQ 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cured this Midwestern boys soul. Best barbecue this side of the Mississippi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fantastic BBQ, Smoked Brisket, Beer Cheese, Sandwich, Sliced Brisket
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