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Red State BBQ

Name: Red State BBQ
Address: 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY, 40511, US
Telephone: +18592337898
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

From low & slow smoked BBQ to picnic sides, we serve up the ultimate roadside barbecue experience! low and slow.
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At Red State BBQ, we are your neighborhood award-winning barbecue restaurant in Lexington, KY, where barbecue is done the right way. With every trip you take to our family-friendly restaurant, you can count on outstanding service, an inviting atmosphere, and, of course, the best-taking barbecue meals you ever sunk your teeth into. We’re proud to serve premium-quality meats cooked to perfection fro

m our years of experience. We use all original recipes and cook everything the best way we know how . . . From our tempting barbecue meats, tantalizing appetizers and sides, to refreshing drinks and desserts, you’re sure to be clamoring for more with every bite. Visit us today and ask about our catering and food truck.

12/05/2024

He conquered the RECKONING!
Watch Eli’s full challenge video on YouTube 💪🏽🔥

Want to give it a go? Send us a DM!

I am at Red State BBQ in Lexington, KY to attempt the Reckining. This is Kentucky's largest BBQ challenge and by a lot! This massive platter of BBQ contain...

12/05/2024

Build your own 3 meat plate while relaxing at home!
We offer a variety of smoked meats with your favorite classic sides.

Open daily at 11am 😋

📞 859-233-7898

12/04/2024

Wow, what a weekend! We’ve finally managed to recover from Thanksgiving. A HUGE thank you to our amazing team for their incredible effort!

We were delighted to serve 175 turkeys and 30 smoked hams 🦃

12/03/2024

The Red State Reckoning ➡️ BBQ Food Challenge!

Contenders have ONE HOUR to eat over 6.5 pounds of meat and all the extra fixings!

Think you’re ready to conquer the challenge? Send us a DM to book 🥳

12/03/2024

Our Games Packages are now available on DOORDASH!! Enjoy one while cheering on the CATS tonight 🏀💙

12/02/2024

Kick off your week with a beer cheese brisket sandwich!

Our low and slow smoked brisket topped with homemade beer cheese on a pretzel bun 🧀

Dine with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash!

12/02/2024

We’re offering 25% off everything at shop.redstatebbq.com!

Just use the code “BF24” at checkout. Coupon valid until 12/4 🤩🥳❤️

12/01/2024

25% OFF SITE WIDE!!!!

Use the code “BF24” for 25% off everything at shop.redstatebbq.com 🥳

12/01/2024

Need to recover from your holiday weekend? Treat yourself to Red State BBQ! We recommend a double smoked brisket plate with your favorite sides. 😋

11/30/2024

Savor the crispy goodness of our deep fried pickles!

📞 859-233-7898

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

11/29/2024

Use the code “BF24” to receive 25% off everything at shop.redstatebbq.com!

Our signature sauces and rubs make the perfect stocking stuffer!

Coupon valid until 12/4 🥳

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours 🦃

Today we are CLOSED to the public, but will be open at our catering location for pre-ordered Turkey Pickups.

📍 1045 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

11/27/2024

Smoked to perfection and flash-fried for that extra crunch! Enjoy an order of our wings while dining with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order. 🍗

11/26/2024

Start your day with an order of BBQ Egg Rolls!

Smoked pulled pork deep fried with mac’n cheese and baked beans.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

📞 859-233-7898

11/25/2024

Add a slaw topper to your favorite BBQ sandwiches! Dine with us or call 859-233-7898*1 to place a to go order.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

11/25/2024

The only meal you need while cheering on the CATS or your favorite team every Sunday!

Order Now ➡️ 859-233-7898*1

11/24/2024

Refuel from your weekend shenanigans with a slice of smoked prime rib! Dine with us or call 859-233-7898*1 to place a to go order. 😋

11/23/2024

We’re just admiring our smoked chickens! Available every Saturday while supplies last 😋

Address

4020 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY
40511

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Telephone

+18592337898

Website

https://www.redstatebbq.com/

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🚨 The Red State Reckoning is HERE 🚨Think you can handle our BBQ Food Challenge? You’ve got ONE HOUR to devour 6+ pounds of meat, 3 sides, peach bread pudding, and more! Win and we cover the bill, plus you get a shirt and bottle of sauce. Fail, and the bill’s on you.Are you up for the challenge? 🔥😋

End your meal with an order of homemade Peach Bread Pudding 🍑

Just added some wings to the smoker! Join us for #WingWednesday 🍗

🥳 4th of July SALE ✨ We’re offering 20% off site wide from July 4th-7th. Head on over to shop.redstatebbq.com and snag your favorite sauces, rubs, and more! Coupon Code: 424

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Have you tried a Seafood Steam Pot yet? The perfect meal to enjoy with your family and friends while relaxing at home 🦞 Just email [email protected] to order! #sharethelex #lexingtonky #seafoodboil #seafood #eatlocallex #bbn #kentucky #redstatebbq #steampot

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About Us

Red State BBQ was founded in October 2010 by Scott Ahlschwede. An equine vet by profession, Texas native, and a darn good grill master in his own right, Scott simply wanted a place to have some good barbecue and a beer. As luck would have it he found the lovely Sunset Motel with the old Sunset Restaurant out in front. Ever since, people stopping at the little roadside BBQ joint on U.S. 25 have been able to enjoy brisket, ribs, chicken and pork on a daily basis along with all the great side dishes we have to offer.

As for the name? ...People often ask where the name Red State comes from. Truth be told it came about as an offhand comment between friends. While watching the election returns one night Scott turned to a friend and said, "You ever notice how all the good barbecue comes from the Red State?" And there the name was born.

In 2012 Scott moved off to New York and decided it was time to give someone else the reigns. However, no changes have been made to the basic menu, just some additions. We still use Scott's original dry rub recipes, and the brisket, ribs, chicken, pork and sausage are still smoked low and slow.