Red State BBQ

Red State BBQ 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.

We are OPEN folks! Treat yourself to a games package while cheering for the CATS. 💙🏀
02/19/2025

We are OPEN folks!
Treat yourself to a games package while cheering for the CATS. 💙🏀

Gather ‘round, fellow wing lovers, for a feast that’ll make your taste buds soar! Enjoy our deal while dining with us ...
02/19/2025

Gather ‘round, fellow wing lovers, for a feast that’ll make your taste buds soar!

Enjoy our deal while dining with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511

We have a sauce for all! Top any of our smoked meats with a signature BBQ sauce. Grab your favorite bottles to go or ord...
02/18/2025

We have a sauce for all! Top any of our smoked meats with a signature BBQ sauce. Grab your favorite bottles to go or order online at shop.redstatebbq.com ❤️

Add a little spice to your next family dinner with a Seafood Steam Pot! Each pot is filled with your choice of lobster, ...
02/17/2025

Add a little spice to your next family dinner with a Seafood Steam Pot!

Each pot is filled with your choice of lobster, crab, or shrimp, along with corn, potatoes, and all the extra fixings.

ORDER NOW ➡️ [email protected]

🦐 Shrimp Boil:
• $59.95 feeds 2-3 people
• $79.99 feeds 4-6 people

🦀 Shrimp & Crab Boil:
• $79.99 feeds 2-3 people
• $99.99 feeds 4-6 people

🦞 Add-On’s:
• Lobster Tails 2 for $24
• Shrimp by the pound $20
• Crab Leg Clusters 2 for $25

Help your favorite sandwich win this years ! Our final two sandwiches are the Fireball vs. the Southwest Slinger 🤩Grab ...
02/17/2025

Help your favorite sandwich win this years ! Our final two sandwiches are the Fireball vs. the Southwest Slinger 🤩

Grab your favorite while dining with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.

Southwest Slinger - Pulled chicken topped with French fries, queso, Texas Spicy, and jalapeños.

Fireball - Pulled pork topped with a deep fried mac ‘n cheese ball.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511

It’s GAME DAY! Root for the CATS with one of our Family Packages 🏀
02/15/2025

It’s GAME DAY! Root for the CATS with one of our Family Packages 🏀

Cheer for the CATS with a Family Platter! Available while dining with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash 💙

Red State BBQ serves your favorite low and slow smoked meats paired with classic picnic sides. We’re open daily for dine...
02/15/2025

Red State BBQ serves your favorite low and slow smoked meats paired with classic picnic sides. We’re open daily for dine in, carry out, or delivery on DoorDash ❤️

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511

📞 859-233-7898

Happy Valentine’s Day!Today we’re offering the perfect meal for you and your loved one. Each entree pair is served with ...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today we’re offering the perfect meal for you and your loved one. Each entree pair is served with 2 sides and 1 dessert ❤️

• 2 Smoked Salmon Entrees $28.99
• 2 Smoked Prime Rib Entrees $32.99
• 1 Smoked Salmon & 1 Prime Entree $30.99

Available while dining with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

You can never go wrong with a 3 meat plate! Each plate is served with three of our smoked meats and two sides 😋
02/13/2025

You can never go wrong with a 3 meat plate! Each plate is served with three of our smoked meats and two sides 😋

Smother our smoked and flash fried wings in a signature sauce of your choice! Available while dining with us or order de...
02/12/2025

Smother our smoked and flash fried wings in a signature sauce of your choice! Available while dining with us or order delivery from DoorDash.

📍 4020 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY

📞 859-233-7898

Hosting a corporate event? Planning an employee appreciation day? Give us a call ➡️ 859-233-7898
02/11/2025

Hosting a corporate event? Planning an employee appreciation day?

Give us a call ➡️ 859-233-7898

Can you conquer the Red State Reckoning? The ultimate BBQ Food Challenge that features 6.5 pounds of meat, 3 pints of si...
02/10/2025

Can you conquer the Red State Reckoning?

The ultimate BBQ Food Challenge that features 6.5 pounds of meat, 3 pints of sides, a pint of peach bread pudding, and all the extra fixings!

Send us a message to book your challenge 💪🏽🔥

It’s time for the FINALS of our ! Each sandwich is served with one side for $7.99.Dine with us or call 859-233-7898 to ...
02/10/2025

It’s time for the FINALS of our !
Each sandwich is served with one side for $7.99.

Dine with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.

Fireball - Pulled pork topped with a deep fried mac ‘n cheese ball

Southwest Slinger - Pulled chicken with Texas Spicy, queso, jalapeno, & French fries.

End your weekend with a slice of smoked prime rib! Dine with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.• 8oz $17.99...
02/09/2025

End your weekend with a slice of smoked prime rib! Dine with us or call 859-233-7898 to place a to go order.

• 8oz $17.99
• 12oz $21.99

Last chance to vote for your favorite sandwich before our final round! Swing by for the Brisket Crunch or Fireball 😋
02/08/2025

Last chance to vote for your favorite sandwich before our final round! Swing by for the Brisket Crunch or Fireball 😋

Cheer for the CATS with a Family Platter! Available while dining with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash 💙
02/08/2025

Cheer for the CATS with a Family Platter! Available while dining with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash 💙

You can’t go wrong with a smoked half chicken plate paired with hand cut fries 🍟 Only available on Saturdays while suppl...
02/08/2025

You can’t go wrong with a smoked half chicken plate paired with hand cut fries 🍟 Only available on Saturdays while supplies last!

Full Slab Friday ➡️ $21.99Every Friday we offer a full slab of ribs with two sides and a sweet corn muffin. Available ev...
02/07/2025

Full Slab Friday ➡️ $21.99

Every Friday we offer a full slab of ribs with two sides and a sweet corn muffin. Available every while supplies last!

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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

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+18592337898

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Deep fried mac ‘n cheese… yeah, that’s what’s up! 🤩 treat yourself to the Fireball or try the BPC. Which features pulled pork topped with mac ‘n cheese and buffalo sauce. #yum #sharethelex #sandwichshowdown #redstatebbq

It’s round 8 of our #SandwichShowdown! Here we have the Split vs. the Brisket Crunch - which features sliced brisket topped with mac ‘n cheese, chopped jalapeños, and crushed potato chips. 🤩

Swing by for another round of our #SandwichShowdown! Today we have the Chicky P vs. the Wickle, which features sliced brisket with mac ‘n cheese, onions, and pickles. #yum #sharethelex #redstatebbq

Next up in our #SandwichShowdown is the Brisket Melt! It’s up against the Smoky Mac & Cheese Stack - which features sliced brisket, mac ‘n cheese, and our Memphis Sweet sauce. 🧀 #yum #sharethelex #redstatebbq #lexingtonky

Join us for round 4 of our #SandwichShowdown! Today we have the Pickled Peppered Chicken vs. the Fireball sandwich! The fireball features pulled pork topped with a deep fried mac ‘n cheese ball. Order your favorite while dining with us or call 859-233-7898*1 to place a to go order. 😋

We’re back for round 3 of our #SandwichShowdown - Try The BPC or Peachy Clucker! The Peachy Clucker features pulled chicken, Peach Bread Pudding, & Apple Bourbon BBQ sauce. 🍑 #sharethelex #lexky #lexingtonky #kybbq #redstatebbq

Are you up for our BBQ Food Challenge? You have ONE HOUR to see if you can conquer the #RedStateReckoning 🥳🍴 #sharethelex #lexky #lexingtonky #bbq #kybbq #visitlex #visitky #kentucky #redstatebbq

🚨 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

Our seafood steam pots are the perfect meal for any celebration, recovery day, or sporting event! ORDER NOW ➡️ [email protected] #sharethelex #lexky #lexingtonky #lexingtonkentucky #seafoodboil #seafood #crab #lobster #shrimp #eatlocallex #seafoodsteampot #steampot #lexfood #kyfood #kentucky

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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.