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# Offset Smoker BBQ – Premier BBQ Restaurant in Baton Rouge, LA

Offset Smoker BBQ is a celebrated BBQ restaurant located at 5335 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA. Known for its exceptional smoked meats and vibrant community atmosphere, this eatery has quickly become a local favorite since its inception. Offering a diverse menu that includes brisket, ribs, and unique sides, Offset Smoker BBQ prides itself on quality and service. Customers rave about the moist, flavorful dishes and the friendly staff, making it a must-visit destination for BBQ enthusiasts in Baton Rouge.

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The food is consistently good. The ribs and brisket are moist and seasoned perfectly . The service is excellent as well . They are very kind. The area is always clean . I really enjoyed eating the food .

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We got a big spread ribs, sausage, chicken, brisket, turkey, pork belly, pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, greens, mac & cheese, pickled veggies and bread and everything we tried was spot-on delicious. The sausage had this super unique, incredible flavor. I'm someone who normally does not like turkey at all, but theirs was juicy and shockingly good not dry whatsoever. And the pork belly? Absolute life changer. And let me tell you about the sides amazing and not to be skipped. I'm a sucker for mac & cheese and they nailed it, but every side we tried was just as impressive. Service was next level. It was pouring rain and I had a huge tray they came outside and helped load everything into my car. Super friendly staff, food came out on time, and the place has a great vibe with nice lighting. If you love BBQ and you're in Baton Rouge, don't skip this spot. I'll definitely be back!

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Food was good and service was quick. Outside seating only. Armadillo egg was the best thing I ate.

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I'll start with the good. Nothing had a bad flavor or tasted off or old. Everything I ordered was edible and service was good. Nice setup of outdoor eating, but still shielded from the sun. That being said I didn't feel this was BBQ. I've eaten BBQ in many states some known and unknown for it. The smokiness factor was lacking. The bark on the brisket wasn't doing what it's supposed to do. The greens tasted more like meat cooked in pot liquor as opposed to tasting like a vegetable seasoned with meat. The potato salad, while not bad was sweeter than I like mine to be. The sausage was crumbly like the fat to meat ratio was off in it affecting cohesiveness. The chicken made me think baked rather than smoked. What comes to mind is meat that has been cooked sous vide and then finished on a smoker to get a ring, but ultimately ends up without that true smokey flavor of real BBQ.

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Holy cow!! Literally!! The beef ribs are the star of the show at this place! Don't get it twisted, these are NOT spare ribs. They are huge! They sell them by the bone and each bone has about 1.5lbs of meat on them. They are perfectly seasoned and almost fall off the bone. You can cut them easily with a plastic knife. The combination of their spicy Asian bbq sauce with the pickled onions and dill pickles was an absolute winner for me! These ribs made me respect Baton Rouge bbq! The sides we tried, Mac n cheese, potato salad, Cole slaw, were average. The greens were actually better than average and I would buy them by themselves. After we got our food and were thoroughly enjoying it, the manager came out to check on us and make sure everything was ok. He even thought us a sample of their Dino Eggs, a jalepeno, wrapped in bacon and cream cheese and drizzled with bbq sauce. Nice touch! They were pretty good too.

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No indoor seating but the BBQ was phenomenal. It's a GREAT place to pick up to go or use the covered picnic tables on a good day

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FYI - This restaurant has nothing to do with Migos. I was expecting bad and boujie bbq since Offset is in the name but it was so much more. These people definitely walk it like they talk it. There is no doubt that this is Baton Rouge's best BBQ and is solidly in the top 5 in the state. I have been following the opening of this restaurant for some time. It is right across the street from a restaurant I visit frequently and the anticipation has been building for a long time. Now that it is open, I have been on several Fridays in a row. Why Friday? It is open Friday-Sunday only, which means Friday is my day since I am not frequently in town on weekends. If you have ever had real deal Texas BBQ at places like Hutchin's, Terry Blacks, Lockhart, Lavaca, etc. you will understand the level of BBQ put out by Offset. It is truly BBQ excellence. Brisket is my favorite food on earth and they know what they are doing here. Trust me when I tell you, get brisket and no sides. Brisket and a side of brisket is the way to go. In addition to phenomenal brisket, I have had their jalapeno cheddar sausage, sate sausage, and pork belly burnt ends. None will replace brisket as my go-to but the jalapeno sausage is the best I have ever had. If you live anywhere near Baton Rouge, you need to get to Offset BBQ and get you some ASAP!

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This was my first time making it to their location, although I have enjoyed a few pop ups from Off Set. Father's Day called for BBQ, and this was the perfect choice. You order at the window and pick up tbere, tbere is a lot of seating under the cover, and you have access to water, BBQ sauce, and bathrooms. The brisket was our choice today. It was perfectly cooked, falling apart without needing a knife. We all got coleslaw, which was crisp with the right sweetness. I got the Mac n cheese, it was not overly cheesy, rather, it was in a runny cheese sauce. The other side chosen by our party was the beans - i was told they were prepared very sweet, but tasty. The two employees i interacted with were helpful and friendly. I think I made a fan of my parents, and we will all return again soon! Now, we nap!

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The best BBQ in Baton Rouge by far! I am not a huge BBQ person but this was a game changer. We got the Offset Platter because I have a family of all boys that like to eat! Everything was great! I have never left a review on turkey lol.....but the turkey here is amazing. Probably our favorite thing on the platter. Just try it! You will not regret it.

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This really is the best barbecue in Baton Rouge! My plate was excellent! The ribs were tender, the regular & jalapeño cheddar sausages were jam packed with flavor. The sausage casing was a little thick though. The potato salad was great, it reminded me of Rouses deviled egg salad. The baked beans were also top notch.

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