I gave it a five star on the strength of someone very special, and I want to experience the same thing. I love food and cooking it too.

The lady's working the counter are always very nice and helpful. I have had the brisket burrito and rib sandwich. The rib sandwich is the way to go in my opinion. Of their sides, I have had the yams, baked beans and smoked cabbage. The baked beans are pretty good. The yams and cabbage were tad underwhelming. The prices are a little high but not bad. The again, that seems to be the norm with BBQ these days. read more

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TLDR: Decent BBQ and good service in a eclectic decor. Nothing to complain about. They have jerk chicken on the menu and, being a huge Caribbean foodie and skeptic, I asked to sample the sauce. It was NOT Caribbean jerk flavor at all. Instead, we opted for the chicken combo platter and the brisket tacos... Brisket. Tacos. Did I mention I am a skeptic? The brisket taco came with brisket and cheese on a soft tortilla. The brisket was decently seasoned and the portions were adequate. It was served with chips and salsa which, on top of being really salty, had competing flavor profiles for me so I didn't eat them. The bang for the buck goes to the chicken combo platter that had two leg quarters +2 sides. The chicken was large, well cooked, smoky and tender. Flavor was not as pronounced as I prefer but it was good. Overall, the experience was good. read more

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Three things make me wonder "what can they possibly be doing?" 1) checking into a hotel 2) checking in at an airline counter 3) checking in at a cheap car rental place and now 4 4) how can it take 45 minutes to get a brisket sandwich to a table when the place is nearly empty? maybe 5 5) what is my waitress doing because I barely see her at all, and when she does come out to the next table, how hard would it be for her to look my way for a micro second and realize I've been done for 15 minutes and I need my check instead of disappearing again to BBQ Narnia? The sandwich and cabbage were good thank God, but unless you're in absolutely no hurry and have nothing else to do for a good chunk of the day, go somewhere else. read more

Mom and I came in for lunch before shopping. We ordered the " infamous" seafood eggrolls and shared a slice of pound cake. The eggrolls were good but I was expected cheesiness. They were stuffed with shrimp and crawfish and the sauce used inside taste like an etouffee, dark roux type goodness. The pound cake...10 out of 10, we had to order a slice of cake to go. read more

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Not bad but not great either. Smoked cabbage was delicious. Ribs were good not fall off the bone. Brisket a little too dense. Smoke flavor was mild. Collard was not good didn't even eat it. They only offer one sauce which would be nice to have an option besides sweet. Also no turkey. Boo. They didn't have banana pudding and that shouldn't ever happen! Nice staff and place. More of 3 star to me but being nice. read more

Smoke Bayou - Brisket & Ribs Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Fresh and delicious food! Generous portions Nice variety Friendly staff Prices are reasonable read more

The ribs are awesome. I didn't like the sausage. The sides weren't homemade. The sweet potatoes look and taste like they were out of the can. My friend had the chicken. He was satisfied with the taste. read more

Ambiance: very casual and not busy on Friday@ 6pm. Service: Friendly & competent. Food: Tried the Brisket sandwich on "Garlic Toast." Choose side of beans. The actual Brisket tasted fine; however the toasted bread felt greasy to the fingers and tasted more salty than Garlic. It ruined the taste of the Brisket, which should be the hero of the dish, finished it off open sandwich style. We had enough of actual Brisket to bring home & made a tasty nacho style dish, very tasty. Verdict: They make relatively good BBQ~ but they need to learn how to make a sandwich. Willing to try their Ribs and chicken wings ~ Also would get their sliced Brisket for home consumption: where i can use a real good BBQ Sauce. Also the beer was good! read more

Smoke Bayou - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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First things first... the food was amazing and delicious. We ordered the 4 meat combo with baked beans and Mac and cheese on the side. The sides that come with the combo were large and we added an order of cabbage. Everything came out warm and presented very nicely. There were plenty of tvs (playing sports) and music playing . The service was quick & simple and our waitress was very nice and answered any questions we had. The menu was easy to read and had a good selection. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone. read more

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Food was very tasty and they use REAL smoke. Service was great. My favorite were the pork ribs, nice bark, perfect pull, not overcooked. read more

Smoke Bayou - Ribs, brisket, sausage, potato salad, and coleslaw. Ignore the gnawed on bones, couldn't wait. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Everytime I eat smoke bayou it hits the spot. I usually go for the 4 meat combo which comes with 1/2 lb of brisket, half smoked sausage link, 4 ribs, quarter smoked chicken, and 2 of the pint sides (I like the baked beans personally, and add some rice to make it a meal if it's own). The service is friendly, even when there's a wait at times because they're a popular BBQ place. They have good Louisiana decor inside that makes it feel like a hometown spot. FYI, they are relocating to a new location. I was a little too excited when picking up my plate this past Friday to actually ask when they'd be at the new location, but I know the 30th of March was the final day at 4355 Inniswold Rd The new location will be at 10655 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. read more

Smoke Bayou - 4 meat combo plate: 1/2lb brisket 4 ribs 1/2 link smoked sausage 1/4 smoked chicken 2 pint sides - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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The food was really good! The brisket had a nice fatty side to it which I love. The ribs were cooked to perfection. I wasn't a fan of the yams, too much cinnamon for me personally, however the other sides were great. The service was okay. They were very busy and only had one server on the floor. She was extremely overwhelmed which was not her fault. She was even making drinks behind the bar. They needed more staff. The ambiance was okay, there was no music playing. Just quiet. Overall I'd eat here again, just probably ordering Togo read more

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My absolutely first time dining now and it was great. The host had great energy. I would say it did take a bit for our waiter to come out but it was no more than maybe 15-20 minutes. However, that was not that big of a deal. We also ordered the seafood egg rolls which were really great! Absolutely, recommend. The food and alcoholic beverages are super delicious! read more

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The brisket is moist and well seasoned. The ribs are smoked to perfection. They also slide off the bone,

The food is off the chain absolutely great and service is off the chain chain my family loves going there. And the friends I have recommended have went love it there as well read more

Food and service were both great! I ordered brisket and ribs. Both VERY flavorful and tender! I'm not a traditional bbq sides person so I didn't care for the side options .. maybe they'll consider adding sweet potatoes, fries , sweet potato fries for us basic customers(: read more

Okay so I have a couple gripes, but this little BBQ joint is pretty solid, all things considered. This place was recommended by someone from the area on Facebook so decided to stop in for lunch while passing through Baton Rouge. It was consistently busy the whole time I was there, which is always a good sign. The inside is pretty small so most tables were taken up but we were able to snag one. Many people seemed to be getting their orders to-go. This place has the option to dine-in but you go to the counter to order, which I don't typically prefer, but it's fine. Everything is packaged to-go so they don't ask if you're dining in. I got the 1/2 brisket entree which came with two sides. I knew I wanted the mac and cheese, but none of the other sides were appealing to me, except the potato salad but my boyfriend already ordered that as his side. There was a chalk board behind the girl at the cash register advertising a burger and fries. I asked her if I could get fries as my other side and she said no, fries are only for people getting the burger. Big disappointment. There needs to be a regular potato option besides potato salad. Other sides include baked beans, collard greens, and yams, and I don't like any of these. Nonetheless, I wasn't going to make a big stink about it so I just got a second order of mac and cheese. We waited a bit for our food but that was to be expected with all the people there. The lady who brought out our food was very nice and gave us their BBQ sauce. I'm picky about BBQ sauce. I really liked this one- luckily, because it's the only one they have so if you don't like it, you have to eat your meat dry. My brisket was good but soooo fatty. I'm lucky if I got to eat half of my 1/2 pound order. I hate when this happens because I'm paying for a 1/2 pound of meat but can't eat a good portion of it. The Mac and cheese was good. My corn bread muffin was really good. My boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and potato salad, which he liked. The potato salad had a pleasantly interesting flavor. I get the impression that the owner of the restaurant cares about his food and has unique recipes. Restaurant was clean and tidy. The restaurant is closed Monday-Wednesday, but thankfully I came on a Sunday so I did not miss out! I would definitely return if in the area again! read more

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Happy camper the smoked cabbage was great aswell as Brisket was juicy and tender . Also the place was clean and friendly staff. read more

Smoke Bayou - Brisket plate with macaroni and cheese and delicious smoked cabbage 1/2 lb sliced brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We rarely sit down in a restaurant since covid. We've had Smoke Bayou a number of times and it always comes through to satisfy when we want bbq and we don't want to fire up the pit ourselves. Sides are great especially the cabbage and Mac cheese. Definitely worth a try, not cheap but you get plenty of food and won't finish the plate hungry. read more

This was really good BBQ . It took a little longer than expected so next time I would probably call the order in. I probably wouldn't sit inside to eat because it's a bit Smokey but I will go back for a to-go plate for sure. There's a few other things I'd love to try on the menu. The brisket sandwich was delicious. read more

Smoke Bayou - Brisket sandwich , yams, extra side:cabbage - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My wife and I ate there Sunday. We both ordered a 3 meat platter. Instead of ringing our meals up as 3 piece platter. It was rung up la cart which made it extremely expensive. The food was good, the service was slow. I could have eat at a premium steak house for what I paid there! James H read more

Service was attentive. The brisket was the best I've had in quite a long time maybe ever? I did ask for the leaner cut & well done portion. Lean but not dry or tough. Tender and with great flavor. The baked beans had ground beef and were so good. I finished every bite. I did bring home leftovers of brisket and potato salad and the potato salad was quite delicious too. I sat outside because the inside music was loud and if you're up for that, I'm sure that's a great atmosphere, but I enjoyed the outdoor patio and the quiet. Next time and yes, there will be a next time I go I'll have to try dessert because everything was so so good. I can only imagine how good the desserts are. The manager came out at the end of my meal to greet me to ask how my meal was. I asked if it was family owned and she said yes. I had read reviews here on yelp and somehow went to the old location, but the new location is was only a few minutes away on Coursey. if you haven't tried this barbecue place you're missing out. I'm still amazed how tender and perfect the brisket is. read more

Smoke Bayou - Brisket, potato salad and baked beans. Took photo after a couple of bites. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The first time I came, I ordered a bunch of different things on the menu to try for myself. I saw a critic that kind of blasted the place so I wanted to make sure I was hearing the truth. But I definitely didn't! I forgot my order on the bar 10 days prior to getting it again. And I am so glad I did. I could make a meal out of just eating the greens. Perfect. Good potato salad but I'm sure mine is better but that's opinion. Everything was great. The service was great. The food was delicious unique in some ways but definitely better than most. Glad I didn't take the word of one hack before I tried it myself. read more

Grea tsides meats of good quality ..chicken is the star here.seasoned very well and juicy!

By far one of the best in BR. My family goes at least once every 2 weeks. The food is consistently good. Everything we've had has been great. Ribs, sausage, brisket and of course the chicken read more

Okay, let's start with the not so good parts of this review bc they were just observances and didn't really affect our meal. 1. We made it there at 11:45 or so and had about a 10 minute or so wait for our food. However, everyone who came in after us had at least a 30-minute wait or so after ordering, which made it a little uncomfortable for us. We were the only ones with food for the duration of our meal. As we were getting our check, the party that came in about 3 orders after us got their food. I'm not sure what that was about, but the food was so good, I was just happy I didn't have to sit in there and smell all those smells without any food. 2. It got really busy, and our waitress was also working the register, so it was just kind of slow. Okay! On to the great points. 1. The food. OMG! I loved everything except the sausage. However, I don't generally like sausage, so that's not saying the sausage was nasty. It's just not my taste anyway. My husband enjoyed it. The cabbage was delicious and had a smokey flavor. I'm not quite sure the types of meat that were added, but I know one was something smoked, and the other was diced sausage. The mac n cheese was creamy and seasoned well. The ribs!!! Chef's kiss! The chicken was soooo tender and well seasoned. It was juicy and hot! The brisket was pretty good. It was seasoned well, but the fat wasn't rendered enough for me, and it wasn't really hot. It was lukewarm. 2. The Bayou juice. Omg. I had a cup and a half and had a sugar rush for the rest of the day. I had to drink a ton of water to flush my system, but it was absolutely worth it!!! It's not sweet like kool aid sweet. It's more like a pineapple juice mixed with grenadine type of sweet. 3. The ambiance. It was cute in there and smelled good. It's a very humble setup, but the food quality makes it perfect. 4. Simple and straightforward menu. There isn't a lot of room to be confused with their menu. I appreciated that. I do wish they offered combos where you can pick your own meats instead of the meats being designated based on the number of meats you pick. So, in short (lol), we would definitely be back. We ate off of the meat, maybe 3 times or so. The total came up to $51. It was well worth it. I'm not sure if they are smoking the meat on site, but we definitely will be back!!!!! read more

Smoke Bayou - Bayou Juice. $3.50 plus $1 refills. $5 if ordered to go. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My wife and I came here on a date since we both were off. By looking at the parking lot it looked packed. We were able to find a good parking spot. Service was good we seated ourselves to a nice booth like table. The wait wasn't to shabby. Our drinks arrived first. Let me say it was so good my wife love it. The food came out and it was sooo delicious. The beans and Mac and cheese lawwwdddd have MERCY was sooo good. The smoke meat was tender. Great food and service. I will definitely return to try the other lunch specials, pecan candy and banana pudding lol. We had a wonderful date. I'm glad she chose smoke bayou and it's black owned!! read more

Smoke Bayou - Bayou juice - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I don't remember exactly what we got but it was definitely a combo big enough for 2. Being from Texas this reminded me of home. I really enjoyed it. They were patient and answered our questions. The place is small but feels country cozy. Negatives. Cornbread is to small it should be a square piece from a pan. Also surprisingly the max and cheese was not worth it. Wish they had longer hours for dinner but i understand the once were out were out system. I'll be back where I can make it read more

Very tasty, we had the ribs, chicken, pulled pork and several sides. The servings were very generous, the sides, delicious. Several other places have failed in this location, I hope they do well, they deserve it. read more

first time I ordered here food was great, came out quick! I wanted some more so bad I went back a few days later and was disappointed !!! My food took an hour TAKE OUT. My entire lunch break was spent waiting on food. I had to walk up to check if they forgot my order. I ordered the same plate as my first time.. food was mid. Mac & cheese dry. Chicken was good as usual... but I don't think I'll be back at least I know it's not worth the hype. read more

My family traveled from Chicago and wanted to try a local restaurant that cooked with the heart and soul you would expect from Louisiana. When I say the food here is amazing, it really doesn't describe just how delicious this food is. The meats are smoked on premises and you can tell that every side was made from scratch! I had the brisket entree with Mac and cheese and smoked cabbage. Absolutely the most tender brisket I have ever had! The sides were cooked to absolute perfection. Ambiance was great and gave you a true Louisiana vibe. The service was great. We did have to wait a bit because the kitchen was swamped with to go orders but our server was very attentive and communicated every step of the way. read more

Sausage had wonderful snap and flavor. Chicken/ribs was juicy. Brisket was on point. Beans were a bit sweet for me. Cabbage was well spiced. I judge bbq restaurants by the bbq... 10 out of 10 highly recommend. read more

Smoke Bayou - 4 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

My waitress/ server was Raven ( like the bird). She was attentive. I ordered the 4 meat meal, ribs, chicken, brisket and sausage with sides, smoked cabbage and potatoes salad. In addition, l ordered a side of ribs, yams and baked beans to sample more of their menu. Oh, also bread, garlic toast. I was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food. The meats were tender, juicy, smoked-flavored and seasoned just right that it doesn't need sauce, although it is available. The cabbage had a slight kick to it but not too spicy; the potato salad was creamy with small chucks of potato but the tang was on point; the yams were sweet, buttery with a hint of vanilla and spice. The baked beans however, tasted like a can of Bush baked beans. My only complaint was that the food could've been served a little warmer. The price is comparable with today's economy. The restaurant was decorated with sports memorabilia , two large TV , animal heads and pig pictures. I learned it is a Black family owned business. Kudos, to them for providing an establishment that serve good "authentic " smoked bbq in Baton Rouge. It is worthy to patronize and like me l hope it will be your " go-to" for fine bbq. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Smoke Bayou - 4 meat 4 meat - ribs, brisket, chicken & sausage w/ sides and side of Smoked Ribs W/ 2 sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food was delicious, however, I was told 25-30 minutes for my to go order & it took an hour. Also, the sides for takeout are much smaller than the portions I saw for dine in. I think they should be comparable. We ended up with a ton of meat & a minimal amount of sides. The sides were also turned over in the bag, with lids opening. It could have been a mess if I hadn't taken the time to arrange them before leaving the store. He gave me half my order & while I was checking my order & realized that the sides were missing, he then came back with the sides. After waiting an hour, that should have all been accounted for. read more

Quick service, amazing smoked ribs, chicken and delicious smoked cabbage and smoked collards. You really gotta go!!

Still one of the best places to eat barbacue. Love n care every time I show up. The food is #1 service is even better. read more

Smoke Bayou - Ribs. Brisket. Coleslaw and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Food was very tasty and the quality was very good. Good options for sides but could have been better choices. The service was great but there were few ppl in the restaurant. The ambiance is ok - lots of tvs but most showing only the menu, nothing on them. Environment was too noisy from the kitchen and wait staff. For the amount and quality of the food it was pricey. Will think about going back only to try different main selections. read more

These trifling workers/owners sent out some cold brisket nachos . Chips were fresh , brisket and nacho cheese was cold. I sent them back for a fresh order. They heated them same nachos up in the microwave and sent it back out chips deflated and soggy. $ 18.99 . You would think that they would the courtesy to have made them fresh the second time around. But No! This is sad, honestly I don't even think the health depth knows they do this microwave with beef and pork. Usually microwaves in restaurants are a code violation. I will need to look into this. read more

Smoke Bayou - Brisket Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Good Day in the Morning!!! This food was AMAZING! Always skeptical on reviews but THIS!!!! The pulled pork, ribs, smoked pig feet, the sausage, and the brisket! Ooooweeee. Finger licking good! And with the new LOCATION coming on Coursey. Mr. Calvin doing it BIG!!! Coming back tomorrow for the oxtail. read more