Big Easy BBQ - Do Not Waste Your Money or Time Eating Here A few days ago, I watched a well-known BBQ show that offered a simple rule: if there's no smoke coming from a BBQ restaurant, keep driving. Today, I ignored that advice and regretted it. A friend and I decided to try Big Easy BBQ for lunch instead of visiting one of our usual favorites. After reading positive reviews, we drove more than 30 minutes to see what the hype was about. The first warning sign was the nearly empty dining room at lunchtime. The second was the complete lack of that unmistakable BBQ aroma. Despite both red flags, we stayed. My friend ordered the St. Louis ribs with sides, and I ordered the half chicken with two sides. When I noticed he had barely touched his ribs, he handed me a piece to try. The meat was tough, dry, and tasted as though it had been cooked well in advance and reheated. Unfortunately, my chicken was no better. It also seemed old and reheated rather than freshly prepared. For sides, I chose dirty rice and Cajun BBQ beans. Neither tasted particularly fresh. The dirty rice was acceptable at first but quickly lost its appeal, while the beans were merely average. Having lived in New Orleans for five years, I know what good Cajun and BBQ-inspired food should taste like. This wasn't it. The highlights of the meal were my iced tea and my friend's French fries. Service was equally disappointing. The server checked on us only in passing and showed little interest in our experience. When we requested takeout boxes for the food we barely ate, there was no inquiry about why our meals were largely untouched. We both took our leftovers home, though neither of us was enthusiastic about them. The lesson here is simple: online reviews should never outweigh what your eyes, nose, and instincts are telling you. A busy dining room, the smell of smoke, and trusted recommendations are often better indicators than a collection of glowing ratings. As a final note, my friend and I normally pay separately, but I felt responsible for suggesting this restaurant and paid for both meals. If paying for two disappointing lunches taught me anything, it's this: save your time and money, and eat somewhere else. read more

I LOVVVEEEE this place, but I have notes. HOMEMADE Ranch dressing and whipped cream would make it perfect. You have the BEST bread pudding I've ever had but non dairy whipped topping ain't it. Next time I'm getting it to go and making my own whipped cream. Just saying, I'd pay more for perfection. Don't get me started about bottled Ranch.......Won't keep me from coming back though. This place is AMAZING!! read more

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We ordered to go. The boudin balls tasty with some kick and the big 4 meat plate with a side of corn. The brisket and pulled pork were good , but the ribs and chicken were quite dry. We also never got our side. read more

Cajun poutine was really good great smoke flavor on the brisket. Wings were cooked perfectly & the perfect size. read more

Big Easy BBQ - Cajun Poutine with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

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I want to rate this 3.5 stars, but Yelp doesn't give you an option for partials. That said, I'll give a good & bad analysis. The Good: - Service is on point, attentive but not invasive, friendly & informative but not overly talkative - Mustard sauce has a depth of flavor that not many other varieties exhibit - Pulled pork bark is crispy without being overly jerky - The Manuel's choux has a full range of seasoning & texture, slightly sweet, very savory, creamy yet crunchy (from the corn), and even though the sauce was broken it didn't detract from the yumminess of the dish. - The refrigerator pickles have a unique profile that I haven't been able to pinpoint the particular aromatic ingredient that they season them with - The portion of pulled pork was more than enough to fill this diner's empty belly. - Bathrooms are tidy & clean, obviously checked by the staff with regularity - Numerous televisions to be able to watch sports from almost every seat in the house - Hardwood split logs that indicate the kitchen isn't trying to pass off charcoal briquettes and pellets as the smoke mechanism during the cooking process Fix the sticky tables and the mac n' cheese and this review would be 4 - 4.5 stars. The Bad: - The tables could benefit from sanding & refinishing. The one I sat at had the stickiness you usually feel when you sit down at a dive bar that has had quite a few beer spills in its lifetime. - Parts of the pulled pork were a little dried out, so the BBQ sauce was necessary to make it palatable; not all of the serving was dried out, so a little more consistency would improve the overall grade. - They were out of collards (one of my favorite Southern sides), so I had to opt for the 5 cheese Mac n' cheese, which was very underwhelming, specifically lack of savoriness, savoriness, and overall satisfaction for a dish that has the guilty pleasure one expects out of its reputation. What I was served was a dense, dry, broken amalgamation of carbs that looked like leftovers from Aunt Carol's failed Thanksgiving lunch. read more

Big Easy BBQ - Maque choux, Mac n' cheese, pulled pork with mustard sauce, refrigerator pickled onion & cucumber - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

Shame on me for not getting over to the Big Easy BBQ sooner. I knew it was newly opened but it took me this long to finally give them a try. Big Easy BBQ has a sports bar flare with lots of TV's and high tops. That, coupled with a very interesting menu with a unique blend of BBQ and Cajun fusion makes this a Yelp bookmark business. When you're greeted with a smile and good service throughout I was pretty sure the food was going to be a hit too. The Cajun Poutine was delicious. Huge portions but those skin on French fries with tender and juicy shredded pork, topped with brown gravy, melted mozzarella, bacon, and green onions was a hit. Note: you have your choice of meat on this one. Smoked chicken, pork or brisket. The Shrimp and Crawfish Étouffée was very good with plenty of shrimp crawfish and sausage. I thought it could have had a touch more spice but still a tasty dish. It's always nice when the owner comes out to check on you as you are enjoying your meal. It gives them instant feed back good or bad and a direct chance to fix anything that might be wrong. Definitely coming back to try a few more of their other menu items. read more

3.5 Loved the fried alligator appetizer. The two meat dinner was good however the meats were room temp and the Mac and cheese was very dry. We didn't bother with more than a bite each of that. Service was solid and friendly and overall good vibe. read more

Service: 9/10 she was extremely friendly. Provided good suggestion on our wings app (not pictured) and followed up at appropriate times. Food: It was so hard to decide. Everything sounded so good! We ended up with Wings dry with her suggestion to add the sauce on the table. Best sauce in our opinion was the Creole Mustard with the wings. Hint of spice and tang. Next up entrees, he went with the pulled pork, 8/10 overall. Collards are an acquired taste not your typical southern style. Pork was moist and smoked to perfection. Red beans and rice 10/10! Only thing would probably be to have toasted bread instead of just a slice. Shrimp and grits, 10/10 just like on Bourbon street... Ambiance: It's quiet but busy. Lots of TVs, good for a game day. They only serve beer and wine. It's a little hidden gem right next to Tractor Supply. read more

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Found this hidden gem for the first time today. It's a BBQ joint with a New Orleans/Cajun slant. Met the owner when we walked in and he and the staff were very welcoming. The food was all excellent. Great smoky flavor on the meats and just the right spice! The jalapeño hush puppies were some of the best I've had! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and on top of everything we needed. Bonus: on Saturday and Sunday there's an extra brunch menu that adds some nice change of pace. The atmosphere is casual and inviting. We will definitely be back! read more

I eat here once a week and didn't think it could get any better. That is until I had brunch there today. Would give 10 stars if I could read more

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OMG...just go! We were visiting another business in the shopping center, but the incredible smell of BBQ pulled us right in. Everything was excellent. The food and service couldn't have been better. And the jalapeño hush puppies...yum! Already looking forward to going back to try their brunch. Save me some beignets! read more

We enjoyed their barbecue and will be back to try other items on the menu! The service was great! read more

This is the best BBQ I've had in Georgia so far.. I'm glad I took a picture because WOW. I ordered the "Lean" cut brisket and it was still so tender. The spicy BBQ sauce gave it that kick I wanted. The GREENS have so much flavor!! That was my second favorite. The Mac & Cheese was so comforting and I kept coming back to it. I WILL BE BACK! read more

Big Easy BBQ - Brisket Plate with Greens and Mac & Cheese. ORDER IT. - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

Went here with my brother in law since he is always raving about the place! I ordered t a bowl of the Brunswick stew and some wings with a spicy sauce. The Brunswick stew came out and it is a strong contender for my favorite Brunswick stew. It is totally different than my other favorite, so comparing them does not make sense. I will say that this Brunswick stew was filled to the brim with meat and was amazingly satisfying with a little bit of spice. I can't wait for it to get cold out so I can just get a bowl of that to go for lunch. It is that good. The smoked wings came out and I was a tad disappointed that they did not have any smoky flavor. Don't get me wrong, they were still very good, but lacked the smokey flavor I was looking for. The service was perfect and my drink was never less than half full. Inside the restaurant is nicely appointed and comfortable and the seatings comfortable. I would whole heartedly recommend this joint for a taste of some "unconventional" bbq! 4.5 stars! read more

Big Easy BBQ - Brunswick Stew!! - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

I came for the Cajun and it was a bit disappointing. I ordered the Shrimp Po'Boy and it was a good serving with plump shrimp and a spicy remoulade sauce. I asked for dill pickles and they brought house pickles and pickled onions. Both had strong clove overtones and I didn't eat them. The bread is Leidenheimer, which is a softer bread and no crisp crust like the traditional French bread or baguettes used for some Po'Boys. The Maque Choux was soupy rather than creamy and it didn't have any Tasso or bacon to enhance the seasoning. The sweet corn and bell peppers were the dominant flavor with a plain hint of heat, but at least the corn was fresh tasting. It's a stingy portion served in a small ramekin and not worth the premium they charge for this dish. The dirty rice was rather boring although a better portion. Instead of sausage or Tasso to bring flavor, they use their BBQ. So there's a hint of smoky pork in the flavor. It was unfortunate that they don't offer French fries as a side item which is a de rigueur pairing with fried fish, seafood, and BBQ. Instead they give you a bag of Zapp's potato chips. I requested the Crawtator flavor, but unfortunately they were out. Service was very friendly and attentive. The owner/manager made visits to tables on this Friday night visit. The setting has hard floors and big glass windows, so it's a cold modern feel versus the homey warmth of a old style BBQ joint. read more

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*Food There aren't many Cajun BBQ places around. I know of a couple in Roswell that I really enjoy, but it's nice to have one on this side of town, too. I have to admit, we didn't order much in terms of BBQ though. With things like shrimp & grits on the menu, it needs to be tried out. Turns out, it's pretty good. I had the chicken sandwich ... which probably sounds pretty boring, but in fact, it was smoked and blackened w/ Cajun spices. Really good. The only let-down was the jalapeno hushpuppies, and it wasn't that they tasted bad... just that it would have been better to call them fritters since it didn't taste or have a consistency anything close to a hushpuppy. *Service We weren't sitting long before we were greeted. We got the rundown of favorites and things to try. Attentive... but above that, it felt... appreciative. *Ambiance Haven't been to a place this friendly in a while. I thought everyone here must have been family since they all seemed genuinely into the success of the place, even the hostess gave us her rundown of the specials and how good it was. If you like sports, there's a lot of TVs. There are also a lot of booths. There's a communal high top with a lot of seats in the middle, as well. Laid back, friendly... I dig it. It's also right by TSC if you need to pick up a few bags of deer corn. read more

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Our host/waitress was very sweet and helped me so much with my many questions recommended the poutine that I very much enjoyed as well as the brisket that was very tender, ribs fall off the bone, sauces are very strong in flavor which is a good thing lol. Many side options except no potatoes salad which is a first and I think a must! Favorite side was the baked beans! Ambience was nice place clean overall great experience read more

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Great food every thing on the menu from Bbq to Nachos Good nolins barbecue. Nice menu options read more

Etoufee was fabulous! Service was great! Price was reasonable. Was served a bountiful bowl of red beans and rice with a nice cornbread! Returned within a week for the Etoufee. read more

The special for today was buy 6/10 wings get 6/10 free. We started out with (2) six wings and they came out plump and saucy. We did ask if we could get six sauced and six with just the Cajun rub, we were told no. The wings were very flavorful. I loved them, but my partner in crime, said he didn't like the bbq type wings compared to original non sauced ones. Next time, maybe we will try them with the sauce on the side. Onto the red beans and rice which I do make at home, from scratch. The beans are not crushed they are whole beans which to me, isn't traditional Nola red beans. The juice the beans were in was tasty but we had to ask for extra sausage because he got four slices. They brought that out right away. He said the cornbread was really good. I chose the brisket, sliced fatty, for my sandwich. The sandwich was so tender even toothless could enjoy it. Homemade pickles and onions were on point too. The 5 cheese Mac was good but tasted like it had been sitting out quite awhile. We missed Keith this time, but the wait staff was as always, very nice and attentive. We were given the wrong check, but it was quickly taken care of. Brisket and wings win this round for sure. Keep up the good work guys. read more

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My chicken salad was the best I have had in years. The lettuce and tomato etc were the freshest ever!! My husband's meatloaf was excellent he ate it all. I recommend the cooking, service and wonderful people! I will be back! read more

We bought their brisket and it is amazing. The service was great and it looks nice inside. The owner of the restaurant smokes all meats and their BBQ sauce is make in house, although I don't know how healthy the ingredients are. Definitely will be back read more

Big Easy BBQ is the very very best I've found closest to being in New Orleans. The staff and owners are stellar. Give Big Easy a try. Trust me 100% you will thank me! read more

Delicious 1st visit here! So glad we made a trip to stop in after hearing many great reviews. We came in on weekday night, there was a decent crowd. The restaurant has various tables, high tops, and booths with cute decor. We tried the jalapeño hushpuppies which were quite tasty. My dad had the half chicken, which you get to choose if you want white meat, dark meat, or mixed pulled and it comes with 2 sides. My mom had the pulled pork po boy which came with chips or you can substitute the side. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich which came with chips as well, but I substituted for the spicy green beans. All of our meals were very tasty and we can't wait to come back to try more off the menu! read more

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Wasn't the Cajun experience we expected. We liked the food we ordered and the service was good (only 3 other tables occupied) but wouldn't go out of our way for a re-visit read more

Waitress was awesome and sweet but the food was cold everything was cold Mac and cheese mashed potatoes bbq and chicken were all cold idk why they were so cold it was weird but it was still good read more

The food was good the people were great I definitely coming back for more food and reviews read more

Big Easy BBQ - Hush puppies and gators bites they were good - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

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First time here. We ordered 3 drinks. Sweet tea was not good. Water and diet coke were the other drinks. Ordered 3 meals. Etoufee, half rack of ribs, and catfish po-boy. Etoufee was ok. Not really Etoufee, the roux was not quite there. Maybe more like consistency of a gumbo. Flavor of the crawfish and shrimp was good. Ribs had good flavor, bbq sauce on the table was really good. Mac and cheese and cole slaw were just ok. Catfish was good, maybe a little too much salt. Ordered fries with the po-boy even though they weren't on the menu, they are available. All in all the food had ALOT of seasoning. Maybe a little too salty for my taste. Might go back if the price of etoufee goes down from $17 to $14. All total, bill ended up being $71. read more

Big Easy BBQ - Sweet tea, water and diet coke. Ordered 3 meals. Etoufee, half rack of ribs, and catfish po-boy - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

I guess brisket is not a slice or two of brisket, but it can be pinch of gristle from the chum bucket --no flavor to the mealy mac and cheese/ kids liked the pulled pork--stick to that read more

Big Easy BBQ - 2 Meat Platter. 1/4 Chicken and Brisket. Carryout - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

Great brisket. Lovely and attentive service. Fair prices. Empty on New Years' Adam, which is a shame. This place deserves to stick around longer than Shane's. Wish the server had mentioned the "specials". Read Cajun Nachos on the board on the way out. Sounds interesting read more

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I don't have a favorite restaurant. However Big Easy is 99 & 44/100% along the path to reach that status. The food is very flavorful (spicy) so I was very happy to find that I had no heartburn, not even any afterglow. The food is outstanding and exciting. Also, the service is wonderful! Very clean and friendly. read more

FANTASTIC. After a long day and with a long drive ahead of us, we happened across this local gem. The waitstaff was nice and helpful! After inquiring about their mouth-watering pickles, I was informed that they batch make them in-house with their own brine and the waitress brought me extra!! With an updated rustic vibe, and multiple TV's, it's the perfect place to grab some delicious Cajun food. The portions were very nice for the price and the dry rub crust on both the ribs and wings were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended trying if you're in the area!! read more

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Alethea was an attentive server, food was served quickly AND IN ORDER.. not all at once. Food may be too spicy for some, but a welcome change to bland BBQ. read more

I ordered the boudin balls and the mashed potatoes and the boudin balls were very very dry, i couldn't even finish them. The mashed potatoes were okay but they could've been better. I wish I can say I would be back but as a first timer I left very unsatisfied. DO NOT GET THE BOUDIN BALLS SAVE YOUR MONEY! read more

Big Easy BBQ - Boudin balls - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

The meat was dry and tough super tough. We ordered brisket and it came out in a very small portion chopped up. The ribs were burnt and tough super dry. The bbq sauce they provide at the tables tasted like ass. The fried pickles we ordered were also somehow tough and served with what tasted like hidden valley ranch. Our server was super nice and helpful and the mustard they provide at the tables was good but overall super good service. read more

Food was good, love the po boys, the fries are good and the max is really nice. Missed part of my to go order but not a biggie cause I'm sure they were busy and it was missed on the ticket. read more

I'm a foodie, and I grew up just outside Lake Charles, Louisiana. I'll start with that. :) Now to the review... I'd love to give this place more stars, and honestly, what's saving it from a lower rating are the following: 1.) The SERVICE was just wow. Hostesses were amazing, our server was awesome, and we didn't have to wait for a check. 2.) The remoulade. On a whim, I had the cajun tartar sauce (what?) replaced with remoulade (the standard for a Louisiana seafood po boy) on my shrimp po boy. So glad I did. I can't imagine what tartar sauce of any kind would've done to the flavor. 3.) The number of shrimp on that po boy. There were plenty. Now for the bad news: The boudin balls didn't have boudin in them. It was rice and pork and green onions, yes, but if there was any liver in there at all, I didn't see or taste it. It had such a thick, dark breading on it, most of what I could taste was oil/grease. My husband was with me. We ate 1.5 out of 4. We even tried breaking them open and just eating the inside, hoping to find the right flavor. Nope. My husband's pulled pork po boy was dry and had zero flavor. He ended up having to drown it in sauce. :( My shrimp po boy was good, but the tomatoes were diced (which means they fell out everywhere), and it could've used more sauce to soften the toasted bread. Buns were a tad small, but a good smashing helped hold everything in. It should had a good swipe of sauce on the bun rather than a light drizzle overtop, because that remoulade really and truly tied the whole sandwich together. Shrimp had a great-tasting, light breading and weren't overcooked. At least the chips were excellent--Zapps for the win!! As for ambiance, it's a bit dark inside, and I found myself craving a bit more Louisiana-themed décor, but it is what it is. It was at least VERY clean and had gorgeous TVs you could see from every angle. I usually go right for the gumbo at "Cajun" places, but I wanted to try the boudin this time. Sad I did. Hubs and I will give it one more shot--where I'll order the gumbo--and we'll see. If the gumbo falls flat, that's a hard no on a revisit. Gumbo is literally the end all be all for a Cajun place. Crossing my fingers the gumbo is good. Hoping the boudin was a fluke. I really miss the food from home, and having a place nearby that hits the mark will have me and the family in at least bi weekly. read more

Finally got around to trying the Big Easy. I had the Shimp and Grits with a 24oz beer. Service was excellent, food came in a reasonable time, and the dish was great. I look forward to trying more of the menu. read more

Big Easy BBQ - Shrimp and Grits. - Barbeque Near Me - Holly Springs, Georgia

Came here last weekend. Was busy, but short wait and hostess was very accommodating. We had Brisket PoBoy - 4/5 stars Cheese grits 5/5 (must get) Gator Bites - 3/5 we ate two gave it to the table next to us. Not knocking this as I never had it. Double burger - Phenomenal 5/5 Pulled chicken - 1/5 was not very good. Mostly dark meat. Prefer white. It was drowned in sauce. We prefer saucing our own meat. Wife got a stomach ache after eating. Otherwise I'd come back again. Skip pulled chicken. read more

Just came across this restaurant the other day, took my daughter to have a look see, quiet evening, not crowded. Employees were on point, polite, and helpful with menu questions. We had the fried pickles for an appetizer...delicious! I got the pulled pork, red beans and rice and jalapeño slaw. Huge portion of meat , moist, great bark, and just enough smoke. An excellent meal to me!!! Daughter got the blackened chicken and a bowl of gumbo, she loved it. Give them a try! Competitive prices, great good! read more