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BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit
Smoked Low & Slow for 14 Hours - BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit

Smoked Low & Slow for 14 Hours

Award-winning brisket. Baton Rouge's most talked-about plate.

BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit
Friday Night Live at The Pit - BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit

Friday Night Live at The Pit

Live music, full bar, and the best BBQ in Louisiana. Every Friday.

BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit
A World of Music on Every Wall - BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit

A World of Music on Every Wall

Vintage artifacts and instruments from four continents. Come find yours.

BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit
The Patio Hits Different After Dark - BBQ Baton Rouge - The Smokey Pit
🔥 Baton Rouge BBQ — The Smokey Pit

The Patio Hits Different After Dark

Open-air dining, cold drinks, and the Louisiana sky.

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Today at The Pit

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Friday Special at The Smokey Pit
🍖 Friday Special
Open at 11am serving authentic wood smoked meats and homemade sides. Make Reservations Now!
🔥 From the Pit

Our Signature Plates

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Smoked Beef Tallow — The Smokey Pit

Smoked Beef Tallow

Sir Smokey's Smoked Beef Tallow. 16 oz

Preorder Special 24oz Smoked Ribeye Steak — The Smokey Pit

Preorder Special 24oz Smoked Ribeye Steak

24 oz Smoked Ribeye Pre-Order must be done by Wednesday 11:59 pm CST and pickup time can be 12-8pm on Saturday . Dine i…

The Big Smokey | Dine In Only — The Smokey Pit

The Big Smokey | Dine In Only

1 beef rib, 2 pork Ribs, 1 piece of chicken dark, 3oz brisket, 3oz Pulled pork, 1/4 link of sausage & 2 sides. Bread & D…

Beef Rib Meal — The Smokey Pit

Beef Rib Meal

Massive pit-smoked beef rib, slow-cooked until the bark cracks and the meat pulls clean — rich, bold, and built for seri…

⭐ What Our Guests Say

Baton Rouge’s Premier BBQ & Dining Experience

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Based on 401 reviews — Google
One of Baton Rouge’s Top Rated Restaurants
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“All I can say is Amazing! The food was hands down the best barbecue I have ever tasted. If you want real barbecue that will may your day, trust me come to this restaurant. To top if off customer servi...”
— Mr. Stay Tuned Google
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“Absolutely loved this BBQ spot 🍖🔥🤤. The smoked meats were tender, packed with flavor, and tasted like they had been cooked low and slow the right way. The ribs, brisket, and sides all came out fres...”
— Steven Daniel Ramirez Google
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“Exceptional customer service!! Karotee was great!! Had a great I'm that place!!”
— Daisy Lee Google
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“We were in Baton Rouge to move my Daughter home from LSU for the summer and was looking for somewhere to eat lunch for five of us. Found The Smokey Pit on google and figured we would give it a try. W...”
— Phillip Gendusa Google
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“The barbecue here was absolutely delicious and the staff were very pleasant. They offered the utmost hospitality to support the graduation party of my bestie today. We had a great time. I will defin...”
— Loni Brown Google
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“Food was so good I couldn't even get a picture of it. Staff was extremely sweet. 10/10”
— Tatii Smith Google
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“I LOVE IT HERE IM A POOL GUY will be back again!!!!!”
— Anthony Selders Google
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“They gave us a cool tour of their place and the food was good.”
— Han Nguyen Google
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🌍 The Experience

More Than a Meal

The Smokey Pit isn't a restaurant that happens to have music. It's a living collection — vintage instruments, AV artifacts, and memorabilia gathered from studios, stages, and markets on four continents — wrapped around some of the best BBQ in Louisiana.

Vintage musical instruments and AV artifacts at The Smokey Pit
🎸 Artifacts & Instruments

The Collection

Decades of curation from studios, flea markets, and estates across four continents. Every piece has a story. Every wall is a museum.

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Live music performance at The Smokey Pit Baton Rouge
🎵 Live Music & Events

Live Entertainment

Jazz, blues, R&B, karaoke, trivia nights — the stage never goes dark for long.

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🎉 Private Events

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Birthdays, corporate, celebrations. Your night, your way.

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"People come from Atlanta, Houston, Chicago — not just for the food. They come because there's nothing else like it. You can spend two hours eating and another two just reading the walls."

— A Regular Since 2021

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Dine in, pre-order your meal, or secure stage-side seating. Kitchen open until 10:00 PM tonight.

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Third-party delivery apps add 15–30% on top of your order. When you order here, what you see is what you pay — no service fees, no hidden charges.

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Your order goes directly to our kitchen the moment you place it. No middleman, no delay, no app relaying your instructions. Your food is made exactly how you ordered it.

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Preorder & Guarantee Yours

Our signature items — beef ribs, lamb chops, brisket — sell out. Preorder by Wednesday and your plate is held. Bull’s Den members save 10% on every preorder.

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Every dollar spent directly with us stays with us — the crew, the pit, the experience. Ordering direct is the best way to keep a local Baton Rouge institution going strong.

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❓ Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

We believe so — and our guests agree. The Smokey Pit isn’t just a BBQ spot. It’s a full dining experience: slow-smoked meats made from scratch, live jazz and blues every weekend, and a one-of-a-kind collection of vintage musical instruments and AV artifacts from around the world. There’s nothing else like it in Baton Rouge. Reserve your table ›
It’s one of the most unique date night restaurants in Baton Rouge. Exceptional BBQ, live music, and an atmosphere unlike anything else in the city make every visit feel like an event. For birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion worth marking — book your table in advance. Tables on live music nights fill up fast. Book a table ›
Yes. We offer full private dining experiences for corporate events, private parties, milestone celebrations, and group dinners. Our private experiences include a curated menu, dedicated service, and access to The Collection — a truly memorable setting unlike any other private event venue in Baton Rouge. View private experiences ›
For weekend evenings, book at least a week in advance — especially on live music nights. For private experiences and large groups, 2–4 weeks ahead is ideal. The Smokey Pit is a destination you plan for, not a walk-in. Check availability ›
Yes — and they’re our signature. Slow-smoked low and slow over real wood, our beef ribs are bark-crusted, fall-off-the-bone, and rare to find anywhere in Baton Rouge. Available fresh every Friday and Saturday, or preorder by Wednesday to guarantee yours. Order beef ribs online ›
We do — smoked lamb chops at a BBQ restaurant are rare in Baton Rouge. Marinated, seasoned, and finished in the pit for a flavor that’s completely unlike anything at a typical smokehouse. One of the dishes that makes The Smokey Pit stand apart. See the full menu ›
A Brisket Biscuit is an original Smokey Pit creation — slow-smoked brisket on a house-made biscuit. One of our most-loved items and something you won’t find at any other restaurant in Baton Rouge. Order a Brisket Biscuit ›
Yes. Order directly from our website for same-day pickup on Fridays and Saturdays, or preorder by Wednesday. No third-party apps — order direct and your food goes straight to our kitchen. Order online now ›
Every weekend. Jazz, blues, and soul performed live in the dining room. It’s part of what makes dining at The Smokey Pit a full experience rather than just a meal. See upcoming events ›
We’re at 1916 Dallas Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 in the Goodwood area. Open Friday and Saturday. Call (225) 923-3998 for hours or this week’s specials.
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