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Brister's Smokehouse BBQ

+1 318-513-9966
1420 Cooktown Rd, Ruston, LA 71270 United States of America
Open Today: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Best WLM Reviews

They didn’t have ribs on a Saturday at 4PM. I witnessed a woman walk in and walk out due to the ribs, or the lack thereof. Maybe they are compensatory for the service and other food. Maybe they’re a hot commodity reserved for the Brister’s elite who know to arrive long before dinner. Maybe these ribs are the closest intimation of heaven on earth you and I can hope to achieve. I couldn’t tell you, and I don’t plan on going back. It wasn’t a busy day, but it took 25 minutes for two people to get some brisket, chicken, and Mac & cheese (there were only 2 people in line the entire visit and they were behind us). I went back in “line” to order the nachos, and they gave me the wrong size drink. The nachos came out before our first order, even though they were both brisket. I can’t say the nachos were good, but I can say they were like concession stand nachos with a can of beans on top. One of the two-meat meals was supposed to be brisket and chicken but only came with exceptionally undistinguished brisket; not the worst because the chicken was dry and fell off the skin and bones as soon as I picked it up. It wasn’t the best bbq around. I’ve had much worse, though. We didn’t enjoy the nachos and didn’t enjoy the service, though we now have something to joke about. Parking was good, and the atmosphere seemed good. If you want to smell good bbq for half an hour before you eat it, then realize how mediocre it is, I would recommend this place.
Arrived around 7:30pm, ordered a loaded baked potato. Was supposed to be made all the way(meat, cheese, & bacon). Made it home around 7:50pm and realized there was no bacon on my potato, was kind of disappointed but, nonetheless, wasn’t a huge deal. Proceeded to dig into the potato & the 1st thing I noticed was BLACK MOLD! As you can see the mold is right on top, hard to miss believe they didn’t see it when they cut it open to stuff. As if it was acceptable. Tried calling because I knew they close at 8pm and I wouldn’t make it back there in time but no one answered. So I took the pics below and threw it away. Returned the next day & showed them the pics. Ultimately, they did replace the potato but 1st implied that i was lying(based on my judgement) when the pics are clear as day. NO ONE EVEN APOLOGIZED????????‍♀️ ohhh & I still didn’t get bacon on the remake. After spending $13.95 the 1st night
$22 for BBQ Nachos
1. It was cold. Not even room temp
2. Chips were stale
3. Box was 90% stale chips 10% cold meat.
I’d be pleased with this place before but come on. What you just gave me is refund worthy. ????
The brisket was dry and chewy with no flavor. Our to-go order had sides served in cups the same size as the sauce. And no extras like pickles or peppers that other BBQ include. The people were friendly and courteous but for a $20 plate I expected more.
Food was overpriced compared to the quality received. Potato salad was not very good. Sausage was amazing, Staff were too.
Excellent Barbecue Place!
I got the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and it was outstanding. Mac and Cheese was really good too and the service was much faster than I anticipated. Friendly service and I would definitely come again.
I am so disappointed. The location is up the street from my home & after 3 times of screwing my order up, they didn't offer nothing complimentary nor discounted. The staff was rude and not understanding. I walked to this location often and now because of my experience, me or my family will never eat here again. Even after knowing each time I walked they didn't resolve my problem properly. This property need to do better. I still can't believe how unprofessional my experience was after being a loyal customer at some point.
This place is awesome! Me and Madi Tanner loved it! Great pulled pork sandwiches and Mac and cheese! 10/10

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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