Although NOLA Smokehouse , the pet of everyone ’s “ best of ” barbeque lists ( except ours ) , conclude abruptly last year , there are so many just options – both old and new – for getting your smoked nitty-gritty on in this township . Festivals like the upcomingHogs for the Causeencourage both local fine - dining chefs and passionate amateur to try out crafting perfect barbeque bite . But it ’s not just for special occasions – smoky , juicy pork barrel has started to invade menus across the metropolis , as more and more chefs have lead off add a smoking car out back of their eating house . These are the folks who get it done – pleasurably – day in and Clarence Shepard Day Jr. out .

The Joint

The Joint has been sling rib , pulled pork , chaurice blimp , and brisket in the Bywater for age , and although it moved from its tiny , shed - similar location to a big one ( with a shiny full prevention ! ) in 2012 , the situation isstillalways packed . The food is just as awe-inspiring as ever – hence the devoted , massive crowds – but we think it ’s even considerably now that you may drink it up while hold off to arrange . This place is deserving visiting even if you do n’t love barbeque , too : the PIE are ludicrously delicious , and they ’re all made in - house . Go for the pecan ( and demand for extra to go – trust us ) .

McClure’s Barbecue 

McClure ’s Barbecue of late expanded   to take over the kitchen atNOLA Brewing , and both locations are going gangbusters . While McClure ’s takes superbia in its excellent smoke chicken , it also makes   amazing sides ( see : barbecue jambalaya ) , as well as geographically various – and accurate – barbecue sauce options . You ’ll want to try all of them , from vinegary North Carolina to umami Alabama .

Black Label Icehouse

This Texas - vogue roadhouse articulation serves fittingly Texas - style barbeque ' til midnight , just in case you ’re someone who finds themselves needing some late - Nox gist snacks ( so , like , everyone ) . Go direct for the Cowboy From Hell brisket sandwich , or check out the Wednesday dark steak great deal : $ 12 gets you a ribeye and chips .

Blue Oak BBQ

insert inside Mid - City medicine club Chickie Wah Wah , Blue Oak BBQ serves in the eve and at nights when the ball club is open . But be warned :   if there ’s an act bring , you will need to yield the cover care to sit inside ( although it ’s usually deserving it ) . If you ’re not into taking in a show , you could sit around out on the patio / courtyard , and just concentrate on enjoying Blue Oak ’s A-one - strong flank , sandwich , and sides games . One of the strongest offerings is the Doobin ’ Loobin   specialty sandwich , which moderate three sort of meat piled on a brioche roll ( yup ) .

Smokin Hot Butts

The now - permanent belt down - up kitchen at cocktail lounge Twelve Mile Limit serves up barbecue Tuesday - Saturday night from 5 premier   to 11 pm   ( Sunday is pizza Nox and Monday is random free food for thought night , both of which are also worth check out ) . If you do n’t fire your face off corrode the smoked jalapeño / bacon / pick tall mallow rockets , then it ’s time to try some sliders . And if you ’re out with a radical ( or are just really feel that treat - yo - self vibe ) , get the loaded tots , which are truly impressive : top with smoke meat , cheese , vegetables , pickles , and/or whatever else strikes the chef ’s fancy .

Bourrée at Boucherie

Chef Nathanial Zimet has a sum of four smokers .   Two are high - ending , professional - grade models . The other two ,   arguably more badass , are   a converted icebox , and an   one-time ice car which has found new aliveness as a cold smoker . Although neither eating house could be called a traditional barbecue marijuana cigarette , the smokers are utilized for smasher like the wagyu beef brisket at Boucherie , or to - go essence   market good at Bourrée – like the amazing smoked pork plateful . We ’re just going to leave the follow words here : blacken pork barrel patty with backbone gravy . If your mouth did n’t just literally start watering , there might be something improper with you .

Walker’s Southern Style BBQ

Long a Jazz Fest favorite , Walker ’s open up the Cochon De Lait – efficaciously a Cajun pulled pork barrel po - male child . Anyone craving this fete fave can find it class - troll at the restaurant ,   alongside other quality New Orleans barbecue ,   including a not - to - be - missed smoked poulet salad .

Truck Farm Tavern

This new restaurant construct from Brack May , the mastermind behind Cowbell , involves some imaginative smoked   nub concept – like the smoked repair shed steak plate , cook out mussels , and smoked porc poutine .

HillBilly BBQ

Nothing tawdry here , just enceinte smoked meat ( which is really all anyone needs in sprightliness , right ? ) . The pulled pork barrel sandwich is larger-than-life , and the daily lunch special are specially worth tally out , admit a smoked chicken salad sandwich and thick - cut pork chop , serve well with mac and cheese . Keep an eye out for the barbecue - topped loaded baked potato special , which shows up on occasion ,   like a far tastier Loch Ness monster .

Papa’s Backyard Bar-B-Q 

The Northshore has its very own barbeque option : the takeout - only Papa ’s Backyard Bar - B - Q. Hit ‘ em up for meat choice like the MUTT sandwich ( chicken , pulled pork , and chopped brisket top with dethaw cheese ) and rib ,   as well as killer red beans and Elmer Reizenstein .   Then finish with one of their homemade desserts , admit a to - drool - for cocoa chip bread pudding .

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BBQ brisket at Black Label BBQ

Courtesy of Black Label BBQ

Sliced brisket lying on wax paper

Brugh Foster

Ribs being cooked on a grill at McClure’s

McClure’s Barbecue

Brisket sliced and burnt on the edges

Black Label Icehouse

Brioche burger stuffed with pulled pork and slaw

Blue Oak

Plate of BBQed meat and potato

Twelve Mile Limit

Beverages and small paper containers of barbecued chicken

Bourree at Boucherie 

Pulled pork poboy with crispy bread

Walkers BBQ

Plate with brisket sandwich and potato chips

Truck Farm Tavern

Barbecued chicken on plate

Papas Backyard BBQ Slidell