12 Best Barbeque Restaurants in New Orleans

“First time in the city a good friend told me try this place out. Food trucks are usually hit or miss. This place was honestly some of the best food I have ever had. Get the Barbarcoa tacos and I promise you won’t be disappointed. I ate at the broadside location.“

“*** UPDATE***Made it back. 7 years later, I remembered how much I liked this place. I'm glad to see it still standing and it seems popular. The food is just as good as I remember. Hopefully I can make it back to NOLA sooner than another 7 years, to come back. But either way, it deserves all its success. 10/10.Fantastic food! Definitely will be back here. All the meat was super tender and delicious.“

“I read an issue of Southern Living Magazine which listed best barbecue in each of the Southern states. The magazine rated Central City Barbecue in New Orleans as the second best barbecue restaurant in Louisiana. We decided to give it a try. Upon entering the restaurant, we noticed a television screen advertising a Beef Rib Special offered on Weekends for $29. I knew I had to order that. In the Bay Area, beef ribs normally sell for $40-55. When we placed our order to share, I was pleasantly surprised when we were asked what two sides we wanted with the rib. "We get choice of sides?" Never back home. We ended up ordering so much food, adding a three meat platter and a two meat platter, that we took enough leftovers home to provide an additional meal for each of us. The sides were all quite good, although the mac and cheese could have used a touch of salt. All the meats were mouth watering. Fall off the bone pork spareribs, burnt ends, beef brisket,pork belly, and of course the aforementioned beef rib which was huge and perfectly done. As Schwarzengger would say, "WE'll be back!"“

“Clueless in New OrleansWe were craving good BBQ we did a search of what place in our area and this popped up!We took the streetcar, about 30 stops and arrived, we were amazed by the amount of people sitting eating and the amount of people on line.The line went fast, the food took a while, but good things come to those who wait!Food was OUTSTANDING!!!! some of the BEST bbq we have ever had!!!!If you are in the area looking for a great place , GO! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!“

“Beautiful spot! The aesthetics and the beer are everything. I love how they keep the beer and the brewery super clean, plus everyone there is super nice too. As a woman, it’s important to me to feel welcomed at a brewery and not treated like I know nothing about beer.The bathrooms (3) all have different themes too, which is pretty cool! Highly recommend this spot.“

“Experience the perfect blend of cozy ambiance and incredible flavors. While the space may be cozy, it creates an intimate atmosphere that enhances your dining experience. They take pride in curating a menu that is bursting with delicious flavors. From the grilled dishes to our delectable desserts, every item is crafted to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more. You'll enjoy a memorable culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you wanting to come back for seconds! Bon appétit! #IntimateDining #FlavorfulDelights“

“We’ve been trying to eat at Boucherie forever, and finally the stars aligned in our busy schedules to pop in. Lucky for us they were having some happy hour specials! We couldn’t decide so we ordered everything! The rumors are true y’all, the food is AMAZING. Deceptively simple items like roasted Brussels & a burger were some of the best I’ve ever eaten! We sat at the bar, & everyone from hostess to waitstaff were so accommodating & fun! The bartender served us classic cocktails & more imaginative beverages that were more delicious than the last, in a town that had its share of ‘must try’ menus. We only intended to get a snack, & we left stuffed. My companion described the gumbo as “the best he’d ever had,” and that’s saying something! Cannot wait to go back!!“

“We have eaten at the Pig Out NOLA Barbecue several times. The barbecue is always good and the service is always very friendly. The Pig Out has a number of items on the menu so we can always find something we like. The atmosphere is very casual, decorated like a barbecue shop should be. There is a fair amount of indoor seating with individual tables. Outdoor seating is also available and is very popular.Vegetarian options: Primarily barbecued meats but a few non-meat sidesDietary restrictions: Staff will try to assist with restrictions you make them aware ofParking: Street parking in area and paid lot across the streetKid-friendliness: Completely kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible“

“Maybe the best fried catfish I've ever had. It''s a spartan little takeout place with a small counter,1 or 2 seats, but man was that catfish crispy on the outside and moist and fresh on the inside. That's all we ate: just the catfish. No sides. Enjoyed every bite.“

“Went to Walker's, for the first-time in a good-while, on Saturday. The walk-up window and ordering-process are new to me, BUT, the ribs are still great and the potato-salad is incredible!Do yourself a favor and get the center-cut ribs!I will make a point to get out that way more often, at-least bi-weekly!“

“So my husband and I got take out from here last night and it was amazing. Let me start by commending their customer service. We initially put in order (using their own website, not Uber Eats - better deal as those middle man companies charge more for the exact same food in addition to the service charges!), and it arrived in the early part of the expected window, which is always a pleasant surprise. We opened everything looking and smelling amazing, but sadly our brisket order was under-weighed. I called immediately and they realized the mistake. They were so apologetic, quick to replace the food, and went above and beyond that along with a refund-can't ask for better service and that's how you keep happy customers! Ok on to the food. It speaks for itself-I'd eat it out of a broken down shack it's so good, but the restaurant is actually super cool so will definitely be going back to enjoy a beer at the bar and on the breezy patio. Brisket was tender and fatty, ribs were fall off the bone and so flavorful, pulled pork was moist and savory, wings are literally best I've had (we liked all of them but if you don't get the Alabama white you are sorely missing out!) Their BBQ sauce is just the cherry on top for everything but you really don't need condiments when the meats are this good. Good BBQ is hard to come by in the Nola area, but these folks have it down (that's coming from a gal who grew up in TX!) Highly recommended!“

“It's good that my husband loves meat and was looking for something that is not Creole cuisine ? The meat was so delicious and not only meat that we came back the next day before departure. If we stayed longer, we would definitely be regular customers? Very nice service, we recommend this wonderful place ❤️“