The Joint

"You can't miss this bright yellow-striped building but it's the smell of the meat—pork shoulder, pork ribs, beef brisket, and chicken—cooking in the custom-made smoker that will draw you in." Full review

"This "quirky" Bywater smokehouse chars "irresistible", "succulent" BBQ that meat mavens claim "out oinks" the competition, especially the "last-meal-good" ribs." Full review

"While the sides at Squeal may be superior, we'll take The Joint's unsloppy smoked meat over its competitor's, though Squeal is no slouch in that department."

"In a town not exactly known for barbecue, The Joint is the Bywater crowd'€™s own '€™cue spot." Full review

"The quirky charm of the Bywater neighborhood comes across strong at this little barbecue joint. The bright decor, hip jukebox, and the smokey meats all work together."

"This tiny yellow Bywater shed hides an amazing barbecue joint with its own smokehouse outside."

"Eat the ribs, lick your fingers and smack your lips."

"Obviously, barbecue in the South is a serious business, but this particular culinary style was always in the wings in a city where Cajun and Creole traditions get top-billing." Full review

"This funky Bywater fave is slim on frills but big on slow-cooked barbecue (pulled pork, beef brisket, juicy ribs) and generous sides." Full review

"New Orleans may not seem a destination spot for hardcore BBQ enthusiasts, but no one told that to the folks at the Joint, the reigning kings of local barbecue, known to be "always smokin'" down in the Bywater." Full review