24 oz T-Bone Steak
Pit-smoked 24 oz T-bone, seasoned with Sir Smokey's signature blend and slow-cooked to bold, smoky perfection.
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Smoked Beef Tallow
Sir Smokey's Smoked Beef Tallow. 16 oz
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
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
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
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Baton Rouge’s Premier BBQ & Dining Experience
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One of Baton Rouge’s Top Rated Restaurants
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“I can’t say enough good things about this place! The owner is so friendly, nice and knows how to bbq some awesome food. My son and I were talking about how cool the music was and the owner said that t...”
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“This was my first time there and I will definitely be back. I had the 2 pork chop meal (pork chop was thick), Mac and cheese, and corn on cob. Everything was was good, and filled me up. The staff was ...”
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“Ok. This place is pricey. But the bbq is the best I've ever had! I travel a lot and the best bbq I've had was in KC, MO, but this place is better. The best in Louisiana by far! Being your wallets and...”
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“I found this place on google , a must try is the salmon The brisket was super tender Come check it out you want be disappointed”
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“This bbq was fantastic! Meat was tender, had amazing bark, and great flavor. Cant wait to try more on the menu. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the restaurant had a great vibe. Will definit...”
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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...”
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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...”
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“Exceptional customer service!! Karotee was great!! Had a great I'm that place!!”
🌍 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.
🎸 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 & 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
A table. Good food.
A night you'll talk about.
Dine in, pre-order your meal, or secure stage-side seating. Kitchen open until 10:00 PM tonight.
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Sauces & Rubs
16oz BBQ Sauce - Habanero
Pit-smoked heat meets bold sweetness. Our habanero BBQ sauce builds slow, fierce flavor that clings ...
Sauces & Rubs
16oz BBQ Sauce - Original
Slow-smoked depth in every drop. Tangy, smoky, and thick with sweet heat — our original sauce belong...
Sauces & Rubs
Smoked Beef Tallow
Sir Smokey's Smoked Beef Tallow. 16 oz
Gear & Collectibles
Sir Smokey T-Shirt
custom Sir Smokey T-shirt
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Why Order From Us Directly?
No Extra Fees
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.
Straight to Our Kitchen
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.
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.
❓ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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