The Joint

4.6(3,519)

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Location & Hours

Address

701 Mazant St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Saturday at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(504) 949-3232

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About The Joint

Slow-smoked barbecue & hearty side dishes in a quirky, cypress-paneled space with a full bar.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 3,519 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kieran Dhaliwal

a month ago

WOW!!! This is insanely great bbq spot. Some of the best bbq I’ve had in my life. The burnt ends and pulled pork in particular were out of this world. Amazing service, really great people. Love the de...

Andrew

a month ago

This is easily the best barbecue I have ever had in New Orleans! To make things even better, the drinks were cheap, and the cocktails delicious! We were interested in exploring areas off the beaten to...

Diane Harmon

2 weeks ago

I got the pulled pork...amazing. The Mac and cheese is to die for. Im staying near The Joint and im going back for the ribs Oh and I had my first slice ever of pecan pie. Heavenly. OK I've been here 3...

Mark Williams

a week ago

A must visit. Service was great and the best BBQ I have ever had. The Old Fashion (cocktail) was also great. The Burnt Ends were yummy. We will definitely be back.

DownSouth Queenz

a month ago

I drove from Gulfport Mississippi just to get some of this barbecue, just to be highly disappointed. The brisket plate comes with four small pieces of brisket when mostly fat hardly any meat. The side...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a highly positive BBQ dining experience, though experiences can be inconsistent. While many customers rave about the food and service, one customer reported a very negative experience.

Customer Favorites

The burnt ends, pulled pork, and mac and cheese are frequently praised. The pecan pie and potato salad are also highlighted as exceptional.

Atmosphere & Service

Customers appreciate the amazing service and kind people. The decor and the bartender/server's local recommendations were also appreciated.

Value & Quality

Most customers felt the price was great for the amount of food received, with ample portions leaving them feeling stuffed. However, one customer mentioned small brisket portions with too much fat and criticized the quality of several sides.

Areas for Improvement

The quality and consistency of the brisket and sides, particularly the mac and cheese, slaw, baked beans, potato salad, and pecan pie, need attention. No other specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to highlight both exceptional experiences and significant disappointments, indicating a potential inconsistency in food quality or preparation. Positive recent reviews emphasize the quality of the BBQ and cocktails.