BRQ was hands down one of the best meals we had during our trip to Baton Rouge! The atmosphere was beautiful, warm, and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax after a long day at the ballpark. We started with the smoked queso and lump crab cakes, and both were outstanding. The crab cakes were packed with crab, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. I ordered the blackened redfish with the white wine lemon butter sauce, loaded mashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Every single bite was incredible! The redfish was cooked perfectly, the sauce was rich without being too heavy, and I literally cleaned my plate, which almost never happens! We also tried the Catfish Acadian, and it was another fantastic Louisiana dish full of flavor. To top it all off, we finished with the famous carrot cake... and WOW! Huge slice, incredibly moist, and easily big enough to share. BRQ delivered on every level: amazing food, generous portions, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. If you're visiting Baton Rouge or you're a local looking for an incredible meal, put BRQ at the top of your list. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Welp, food and service was so good I forgot to take pix. Nice cozy place we ran upon and boy am I glad. All of the food items that I am about to mention were 5 star. Spinach and artichoke dip,house made chips and pickles, turkey and fig sandwich and lastly, the Chicken Mamou. Everything was so good. Now, on to the customer service. Even if the food was bad, I think I'd go back just for Cassie's immaculate customer service. She was very welcoming and knew the menu very well. I love a waitress who's able to recommend items from the menu and she didn't give one bad suggestion. I love her personality just as much as I loved the food. Will most certainly be back in the NEAR future and would recommend this restaurant to new patrons. read more

I stopped in for lunch and ordered the blackened redfish with corn maque choux and a green salad, and honestly...this dish alone is enough to make me come back. The redfish was flaky, fresh, and beautifully seasoned with a proper blackened crust. It was absolutely drenched in a rich lemon butter sauce that tied everything together perfectly. The corn maque choux was creamy, flavorful, and comforting without overpowering the fish. Even the salad tasted fresh and balanced the richness of the entrée well. The restaurant was PACKED when I arrived around noon on a Tuesday, which I later learned was likely because they were serving birria tacos that day. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of crowded restaurants, but honestly, the amount of traffic speaks for itself. People clearly come here because the food is worth it. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the restaurant itself was clean... floors, tables, everything looked well maintained despite how busy it was. Service was excellent. My server was attentive without hovering, efficient without making me feel rushed, and my food came out surprisingly fast considering how busy the restaurant was. Drinks were handled well too ...bottled sodas available, and free refills on tea and lemonade. Next time, I'd probably come a little earlier in the day to avoid the lunch rush, but I would absolutely order this meal again. read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Cute restaurant, with great cocktails, I'd love to go back and try their brunch. Their Mac and cheese is a must try. I sat at the bar and the service was great. read more

As I was heading to NOLA for an assignment, my friend and I met up with another friend here for some gluten-free BBQ and southern eats. Upon entering, we started with a round of drinks, mainly old fashioneds. It's an oldie but a goodie for all of us since we're pretty basic. Had a smoky scent to it; that would be the theme for the appetizer round. It complimented the homemade pickles that accompanied the waters they served us prior to receiving our adult beverages. For appetizers, we ordered a side of the crispy brussels sprouts, the smoked wings, and the smoked queso. Sprouts had some peppers and candied bacon mixed in and topped with relish. Tasty although they could've done without the relish. The wings are tossed in a smoky guajillo sauce and drizzled with a white bbq sauce. Of course I was all over this given my love for white bbq sauce. The wings had nice tenderness with the meat and the guajillo and white bbq sauces mex well together. The smoked queso had some brisket mixed in; it had a slight kick to it with the spice and smokiness was apparent in taste. We were very happy with it and it was the favorite of the appetizers. As for entrees, I went with the slider trio (pulled pork, pulled chicken, chopped brisket) with a side of cole slaw. The pulled chicken was probably the best of the three; the pulled pork was solid too, I'm not a fan of brisket being chopped but the brisket pieces did have balance of fattiness mixed in for flavor. The cole slaw complimented the sliders well. My friends ordered the turkey and fig sandwich and the Q1 plate (pulled pork & pulled chicken); both got cole slaw as the sides. They also ordered a side of mac & cheese. They both finished their dishes; the turkey and fig sandwich got praise from my friend; maybe next time I'll get that. The mac & cheese had an intense cheese flavor; I don't mind it but beware as some may consider it too rich for their taste buds. We had efficient service as our server was available and made sure we had sauces/utensils when the new courses came out. A solid BBQ/Southern restaurant, BRQ is a cool one in my book. read more

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We were back again on July 9th for moms birthday. We brought along a couple friends with us. They absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. They said they will definitely be going back and they will be bringing their friends too. I had the smoked pork tenderloin with Tasso cream sauce and mashed potatoes. OMG! Absolutely amazing. Melt is your mouth. Mom had the ribs again. Our friends ordered the pulled pork quesadilla and the chicken Quesadilla it did not disappoint. We all shared everything so they could taste and they were blown away ! And the carrot cake was massive for mom's birthday. Unbelievable! Thanks again for another successful dinner. read more

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We stopped in at BRQ Seafood and Barbecue, and it did not disappoint. Right off the bat, they brought homemade chips and pickles to the table, simple but a great touch, and both were excellent. My wife went with the BRQ Breakfast Burrito loaded with pulled pork, and she loved it. I ordered the Q2 combo and went with pulled chicken and ribs, plus pit beans on the side. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone good with great flavor, and the chicken was spot on, moist without being greasy or dry. I also got to try each of the four barbecue sauces, and they all had their own unique kick. Service was friendly and quick, and the food really speaks for itself. If you're looking for solid barbecue with a little extra flair, BRQ is worth the stop. read more

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I had a delicious lunch at BRQ the other day. The service was good. I love figs so I had to try this sandwich. Smoke turkey and fig sandwich. And it was so good! Can't wait to go back and get it again. I love the pickles and chips they serve you while you wait for your food. The inside is very nice too! read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Smoke Turkey and fig sandwich with onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This place is so cute! Good service and the food was pretty good. I think the sauce flight makes a hugeeeee difference on the flavor of the meats. The Mac and cheese is very cheesy, which I love. The breakfast burrito is yummy, as are the onion rings. The grits are super good too, but they were very runny/liquidy so keep that in mind. I literally HAVEEE to go back asap to try the famous giant carrot cake! My jaw dropped when I saw another table order it. read more

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Soon as I walked in the hostess did not seem like he wanted to be there. Not hello. Not a welcome in . Just A frown on his face The service was amazing. My server was great and attentive .service was just simply great. She was truly amazing. Food crab cake wasn't what it used to be. I ordered fries for $6. It was not as much as it used to be That's fine. I can accept that. What I cannot accept is the fact that my mac and cheese was like a soup and I will have a photo of it on the very bottom. Go back to the way you used to be. This was one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Given the day after July 4 a barbecue venue would be expected to excel. Regrettably the ribs were dry and the pulled chicken was very confusing, it seemed more like shredded chicken, leaving us thoroughly unimpressed. read more

No expectations, bc this was my First time. They bring you delicious homemade potato chips and sweet pickles for an addictive snack for starters. You have to pay $$$ for tiny bottle cokes. As far as BBQ goes- I'll say this, it's "pre-sauced" and a tad greasy. It's ok. A little salty. Carrot Cake - 1000%!! I'd go back for that!. read more

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This is by far one of the best places to eat in Lafayette. It's not your typical BBQ joint. It's upscale and classy but also laid back and comfortable. I try something new every time we visit and the flavors do not disappoint. The wait staff is always so friendly and helpful if we have questions. They always bring me a little extra of their house made pickles, I can never get enough. Today was exactly what we needed and everything was super delicious. read more

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this place has the most amazing food our waitress Kelsey is the bomb. She is so sweet and so tentative they need to give this girl a raise. read more

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Great Food. Great Atmosphere! We will definately be back!!! Love the variety!!

Always enjoy going here. Drinks are good, food is good. Love the complimentary pickles and chips. If you have a group-get the carrot cake. It's huge and enough for like 10. The chocolate cake is good too, and enough for 4 read more

I didn't actually visit the location. We had BRQ as the catered meal at work. I was able to try their brisket, coleslaw, and white meat chicken. The brisket was good but the chicken was amazing. I didn't even look for barbecue sauce. The coleslaw was actually some of the best I've ever had. The staff was so courteous. Overall it was really good food. I'll definitely be a patron vote that I've had it. The chicken alone will keep me coming back. read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I've been to BRQ twice, each visit separated by 5 years...and this place has gone downhill unfortunately. The restaurant is warm and inviting, and really does set the stage for a nice dinner. The ambiance is welcoming, with a rustic charm that makes you feel right at home. We had the boudin balls to start and they were great. Flavorful and well-seasoned, stuffed with pepper jack cheese on the inside, they were a great start to the meal. Unfortunately, we took a major downturn with some of the main dishes. The fried chicken sliders were a major disappointment, arriving subpar and bland. Similarly, the pork "sammich" was a letdown, served cold, bland and accompanied by soggy fries. Service was another area where BRQ fell short. The staff, while friendly, was slow and forgetful, neglecting to bring all the items included with certain dishes. The wait for drinks was particularly egregious--a blueberry lemon drop martini took a staggering 45 minutes to arrive. While BRQ has potential with its inviting vibe and standout appetizers like the boudin balls, the entrees are boring and the service flaws make it hard to fully recommend. Won't be back. read more

I going often to have drinks and do some work at the bar. The bar team is the best! My favorite Olivia as I followed her from a previous restaurant and happy she's now in my neighborhood. She will lift your spirits like no other. Food wise, their crab cake and cheeseburger are 2 of my go tos, delicious! read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Prichard's Chocolate Double Bourbon happy hour deal! - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Perfect place to have a work lunch and come back to the office with no energy. Lol! Food is amazing, my coworkers come specifically for the salads. I've never had to wait for a lunch table and the service is always on point. read more

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The ambience is nice. The restaurant is deceiving from the outside, but once you walk in the place is quite huge. It seemed as if every staff member spoke as I entered, and our waitress Alexis. she was really funny and personable. I ordered the fish and shrimp with a side of potato salad. The catfish were more like nugget pieces, good but I wasn't expecting nuggets. It's just a fillet cut up into pieces. Potato salad it's pretty good taste homemade versus restaurant quality. If that makes sense. They also serve pickles and potato chips that are cooked just long enough so that they are not burnt. My son ordered the chopped beef sandwich with onion rings. The chopped beef sandwich was really good. They bring out a flight of barbecue sauce that you can try with the sandwich from mild to vinegar base to mustard base and a spicy barbecue sauce. We also ordered the carrot cake to go, and when we tasted it later, it was phenomenal. Probably some of the best karaoke cake I've had and surprisingly good for the size. I highly recommend this place. If you're near looks to be good for lunch parties and dinner. We went for dinner and it was quick and fast service. They also have drink specials for under $10 read more

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One of my most favorite places in Baton Rouge! Always delicious food and great service. Indoor or outdoor seating is available and it's comfortable and there is enough space between tables. It's usually a bit cold in there, so bring a light jacket just in case! read more

Went there the 11th for lunch. They were a little busy But we sat on tue patio. It took 20 minutes to get a glass of water and a tea. We ordered the food then And then another 20 minutes to get that. The food was just so so. The mashed potatoes and the green beans were cold. The waitress never came back to ask how the food was. Was rather disappointed. read more

Horrible customer service for my online order. They did not include the bbq sauce for my Q1 and when I called back to inform them of this the young lady that answered told me that I had to choose one and since I didn't that's why I did not get one. I asked for a manager and one never came, I was hung up on and had to call back. read more

A very filling lunch experience! We aren't a fan of BBQ, but we loved BRQ! It is off the beaten path, but very worth it. It's in a stand alone building that, to me, doesn't look very good from the outside, but once you walk in, it screams southern BBQ charm. Tons of tables inside and outside and a fabulous bar area and very clean. We walked right in and got a table on a Saturday afternoon with no wait, and the restaurant was pretty packed. Right when we sat at our table, our waiter greeted us right away and asked if we wanted chips or pickles... we got the pickles. They were ok, kind of too sweet for me. Plenty of great options on the menu, including the brunch, but we wanted a big sandwich for lunch, and that's just what we got. The food came out very fast! I got the Smokey turkey and fig sandwich with fries, and my mom got the club with fries. Both sandwiches were huge and were devoured seconds after it arrived to the table haha. Same with the fries, very crispy, just how we like them. One of my new favorite sandwich places! Can't wait to come back. read more

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The staff was friendly, service was excellent. I don't care for the sweet pickles they serve complimentary but I did like they were house made. If you are a fan of carrot cake, this is the place to get it. read more

I recently went with my bf to BRQ for brunch on Sunday. It was very busy but I had made a reservation and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very attentive and I appreciated her patience given the fact that we took forever to order. Lol. They provide you with complimentary chips and pickles which were both good. We ended up getting the mimosa's that they offer (a bottle of champagne and a glass of Orange juice) and for the price it was a good deal. I got the chicken fried steak and it was very good. Seasoned perfectly, along with the gravy. The eggs were ok and the biscuits were good. My bf got the chicken and waffles and he really enjoyed them. I definitely want to go back and try other menu items. read more

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The blueberry cobbler was a great drink. I love to smoke meats at home and was surprised at the quality of the food. I was skeptical, but really enjoyed the brisket and ribs. read more

BRQ in Baton Rouge. I think I have a crush on you. On my last night in BR, I tried this spot with a coworker, following a recommendation from our local project manager, who said the a/c was great and the food was even better. She was correct on both counts. Saylor took great care and deftly managed keeping drinks filled and the whole BRQ team brought food to our table at temperature and others in our section seemed happy, as well. We tried barbecue and seafood menu items. Very good, all around. Starting with complimentary house-made BnB pickles and BBQ chips is brilliant. Delicious amuse-bouche for all ages. We wanted the baked goat cheese (out of marinara), so substituted spinach-artichoke. Great fun that the kitchen was willing to swap in vegetables for tortilla chips. (Nice to have an option that doesn't derail the healthier eaters at the table.) BBQ is fantastic. I didn't take a photo of the house-made andouille or their 4 (four!) different bbq sauces. Trust me and treat yourself to andouille a la carte or alongside whatever else you will try. The brisket nachos with house made cheese sauce were dynamite. The seafood was fresh and perfectly prepared. I'm a Mac n cheese snob, but Saylor said BRQs was good. (Claim: verified!) Maquechoux was delicious. Wasn't hungry for dessert, but had to order just to get the look on my coworker's face (who hadn't seen it delivered to the next table). The vast majority of the cake went home in 2 (two!) rotisserie chicken boxes. Massive, deliciously textured with nuts, raisins, and carrots, and not cloyingly sweet. I wish there was a plus or bonus star to give. I travel for work. A lot. I try to find locally-run places where the atmosphere is comfortable and the food is deliciously made with care. BBQ joints hold a special place in my heart. It takes most of a day to prepare it. The effort is hot, long, and under appreciated. Places that go the extra step (veggies instead of chips), make a little tasty things to welcome you (here are chips and pickles: we are glad you're here!), and prepare wonderful entrees and sides... well this is a comfortable and delicious experience. And if you are in Baton Rouge, go. If you aren't in BR, then get there and try this place. read more

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Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Pricey but worth it. We tried the spinach dip (fabulous), 1/2 lb of sausage (my favorite bite, so delicious) and the combo plate with pulled pork, brisket and ribs with beans (there was no bad bite). I would absolutely come back! read more

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Ate lunch at the bar.Chareesa was the server. The service was great. She is prompt, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious and served quickly. I highly recommend BRQ read more

You have to checkout brunch at this please. Me and my GF went a couple weeks back and it was great. You'll have to wait awhile to get a table if you're not there early but it's worth the wait. The day we went was the perfect morning to sit outside. I had the chicken and waffles and my GF had the chicken fried steak. I wish would have gotten a picture of hers too. read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Chicken & Waffles and fruit. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I don't know what kinda fry batter they use but it is PERFECTION. I am obsessed with their onions rings and pickles. Also, they must have a model scout on the hiring staff because everyone was gorgeous??? Highly recommend. read more

Was visiting from NYC and came here for lunch. Staff was personable and food was good. Waiter was great and attentive.

Every time we come in we try something different and it's always amazing! We've been fortunate to have the same bartender almost every time, Claire! She is so kind and really just makes if feel like we're hanging with an old friend. read more

Mediocre food and the staff was unsure of any of the questions we asked. Wanted to give an up charge for the sides, but only half of the portion. Ambience was good though. read more

I'm always a bit skeptical of BBQ restaurants that look a little too well-done-hipster, but when the dinner plate hit the table BRQ didn't disappoint. This is a solid spot that delivers an excellent main course *and* really tasty sides. And to the staff's credit, they did a wonderful job of keeping my water glass full and making sure my needs were taken care of without being bothersome. I'll definitely be back! read more

BRQ has been on our list to try for a few months now and today was finally the day. My daughter and I decided to invite my mom out for an all girls lunch. We decided to go to BRQ because we have heard great things about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. The restaurant is located on Jefferson highway near Airline highway, which for me is a nice and convenient area. The building itself has been renovated very nicely inside and out, and to me it seems like a rustic/ farmhouse look. When we first walked in, we were greeted with a smile and were seated immediately. Our waitress, Ivy, greeted us with a smile and immediately took our drink order. While waiting for our drinks, we were given complimentary pickles and homemade potato chips. Both items were very tasty and we wanted more :) I ordered the Club Sandwich and onion rings, my mom ordered the Slider Trio with potato salad and my daughter ordered the Sesame Chicken Salad with a loaded baked potato. All 3 of us enjoyed our food and even had leftovers to enjoy later :) It was a Sunday afternoon at 12:30 when we went dine in and we left around 2pm. The restaurant was very busy but as we were leaving it was getting even busier. I'm glad we made reservations because the word is getting out on how good the food and atmosphere here is. The only "downfalls" of this restaurant are that the tables are very close to one another, so it tends to get very loud at times. It seems like all the customers are talking over each other just to be able to hear one another across the table. Another negative to me would be that the ceilings are very high and spacious so a lot of noises echo from the kitchen and other guests. Overall we had a great dine in experience. The food was lovely and the staff were friendly. We will be back in the future read more

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque - Club Sandwich and Hot Sauce Fried Onion Rings - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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four adults, two children with reservations. hostess very rude about our requested table not being available to us. wanted to seat us in bar. seated us next to kitchen. was grandson's birthday, or we would have walked out. food was passable. i'm quite familiar with pit meat, and our pork appeared uniformly gray, no pink/no smoke taste. our bill was $200 by the time they added 20% gratuity for large group. just not worth it. probably won't go back. read more

Restaurant has great atmosphere, BUT majority of times I go there seems to be something just off about my dish. That's has made me reluctant to go in future! Last time I was there, multiple hard inedible pieces were mixed in and it gave me permanent heebie-jeebies about returning. It was almost as if wax pieces were the questionable items and MANY were in my crab cakes off the brunch menu. I paid to have a meal to eat....... Used to enjoy this restaurant but it's taken a hard turn for me over years it's been open. If it comes up, I suggest attending a different restaurant. read more