Brister’s Smokehouse BBQ began its flavorful journey in Natchitoches, Louisiana, founded by the Brister family in the early 2000s with one simple mission — to serve authentic, slow-smoked Southern barbecue made with love. As time goes by, this small-town smokehouse became a local legend, drawing BBQ lovers from across the region. With dedication to traditional wood-fired smoking and family recipes passed down through generations, Brister’s earned its place among the best Louisiana BBQ restaurants.
The Brister’s Smokehouse BBQ menu showcases mouthwatering favorites like tender brisket, juicy pulled pork, smoked chicken, and savory ribs — each kissed with that signature smoky flavor.
As the years passed, new sides, sandwiches, and homemade desserts joined the lineup, while a few secret menu items quietly gained a cult following among regulars.
Today, while fans still flock for the original smoked brisket platter, insiders know hidden gems are waiting to be discovered — proof that Brister’s charm, flavor, and tradition remain timeless.
Brister’s Smokehouse BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
RIBS
Item
Note
Price
(3) Rib Platter
Platters served with two sides and Texas Toast. Our dry rubbed, St. Louis Style ribs are slowly smoked for three hours.
$9.69
(5) Rib Platter
Platters served with two sides and Texas Toast. Our dry rubbed, St. Louis Style ribs are slowly smoked for three hours.
$12.69
Half Slab (6 bones)
Platters served with two sides and Texas Toast. Our dry rubbed, St. Louis Style ribs are slowly smoked for three hours.
$14.49
Full Slab (10 bones)
Platters served with two sides and Texas Toast. Our dry rubbed, St. Louis Style ribs are slowly smoked for three hours.
$22.40
SMOKED CHICKEN
Item
Note
Price
1/2 Chicken
Tender and juicy, slow smoked chicken.
$8.69
Whole Chicken (2 Halves)
Tender and juicy, slow smoked chicken.
$14.40
SMOKED POTATOES
Item
Note
Price
Loaded Smoked Potato
Our potatoes are slow smoked for several hours until tender and full of smoky flavor. Served with cheese, butter, and sour cream. Topped with chopped brisket, ham, turkey, or sausage. Sweet potatoes also come with brown sugar and cinnamon.
$9.49
Plain Smoked Potato
Our potatoes are slow smoked for several hours until tender and full of smoky flavor. Served with cheese, butter, and sour cream. Topped with chopped brisket, ham, turkey, or sausage. Sweet potatoes also come with brown sugar and cinnamon.
$4.29
Loaded Smoked Sweet Potato
Our potatoes are slow smoked for several hours until tender and full of smoky flavor. Served with cheese, butter, and sour cream. Topped with chopped brisket, ham, turkey, or sausage. Sweet potatoes also come with brown sugar and cinnamon.
$9.49
Plain Smoked Sweet Potato
Our potatoes are slow smoked for several hours until tender and full of smoky flavor. Served with cheese, butter, and sour cream. Topped with chopped brisket, ham, turkey, or sausage. Sweet potatoes also come with brown sugar and cinnamon.
$4.49
BBQ NACHOS
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Nachos
Your choice of any meat on a bed of nacho chips topped with our own hickory smoked cheddar cheese sauce, BBQ sauce and finished with a dollop of sour cream.
$8.49
Half BBQ Nachos
Your choice of any meat on a bed of nacho chips topped with our own hickory smoked cheddar cheese sauce, BBQ sauce and finished with a dollop of sour cream.
$4.49
DRINKS
Item
Note
Price
Sweet or Unsweet Tea, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Barq’s Root Beer, Powerade, and Lemonade
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$1.89
10 oz. tea or soft drink
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$1.09
Cup of water or ice
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$0.39
SANDWICHES
Item
Note
Price
Sliced Ham
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Sliced Turkey
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Sliced Beef Brisket
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Sliced Sausage
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Chopped Beef Brisket
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Pulled Pork
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Hot Link
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Pulled Chicken
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Pulled Rib Meat
A 1/4 lb. of meat piled high and served on your choice of a white bun, regular sourdough bun, whole wheat sourdough bun, or jalapeño cheese sourdough bun.
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Smoked Cheddar cheese (per slice)
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$0.35
Pepper Jack cheese (per slice)
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$0.35
Bacon Strips
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$0.89
BBQ Sandwich
Add cheese and bacon with ham, turkey, beef brisket, or sausage for additional cost.
