Central City BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Central City
1201 S Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Highlights
Traditional BBQ sandwiches, sides & plates in a spacious, modern dining room
Traditional BBQ sandwiches, sides & plates in a spacious, modern dining room
"Central City BBQ is a sweet spot for indoor and outdoor dining with a group. Stay inside to enjoy the energy, or step out for a more laid-back night. The joint has counter service, which makes it easy for your group to put in their requests—or add to them later—as folks come and go for a casual night out. The barbecue is top-notch, but the sides, like the mac and cheese or the brussels sprouts deserve just as much real estate on your plate. They’ve got salads on the menu, too, but still: Don’t pick this spot if you’ve got vegetarians in the group. Instead, lean into what Central City BBQ does best by ordering plates of smoky ribs, brisket, and pulled pork." - chelsea brasted
"Central City BBQ is a sweet spot for indoor and outdoor dining with a group. Stay inside to enjoy the energy, or step out for a more laid-back night. The joint has counter service, which makes it easy for your group to put in their requests—or add to them later—as folks come and go for a casual night out. The barbecue is top-notch, but the sides, like the mac and cheese or the brussels sprouts deserve just as much real estate on your plate. They’ve got salads on the menu, too, but still: Don’t pick this spot if you’ve got vegetarians in the group. Instead, lean into what Central City BBQ does best by ordering plates of smoky ribs, brisket, and pulled pork." - Chelsea Brasted
"This Central City spot stormed onto the New Orleans restaurant scene in 2016 and collected plenty of accolades along the way. Since then, the barbecue joint has seen changes at the pit and in ownership, as well as a sizable expansion. It’s housed in a corrugated metal building with a trio of custom-built cookers for smoking meats. Burnt ends, which even come on a salad, are one specialty; annual fundraiser Hogs for the Cause award-winning smoked wings are another. The jambalaya, with smoked chicken and sausage, is great, too — and a prime example of how they adapt other areas’ barbecue traditions to Louisiana staples." - Stephanie Carter
"Central City endures as one of New Orleans’s best barbecue joints, thanks partly to a trio of custom-built cookers for smoking meats and an eye for pushing boundaries. The restaurant’s Hogs for the Cause award-winning smoked wings are another reason. These local favorites are slathered with white barbecue sauce and topped with a light dusting of cotija cheese, adding just enough tanginess to take them to the next level without overpowering their smokey goodness." - Beth D’Addono
"Opened in 2016, this Central City spot housed in a corrugated metal building is known for its custom smokers and pushing creative boundaries, undoubtedly one of the top barbecue spots in town. It also boasts multiple indoor and outdoor private party spaces, like the huge covered patio decked out with string lights that can accommodate up to 50-60 for dinner or the pit room, a colorful, indoor space that holds 12 farmhouse tables." - Beth D’Addono
