Red State BBQ

Red State BBQ From low & slow smoked BBQ to picnic sides, we serve up the ultimate roadside barbecue experience!
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Red State BBQ offers award-winning barbecue meals and catering to the Lexington, KY area.

Red State BBQ is an award-winning roadside BBQ joint in Lexington, KY, serving up authentic, low and slow smoked meats p...
10/05/2025

Red State BBQ is an award-winning roadside BBQ joint in Lexington, KY, serving up authentic, low and slow smoked meats paired with classic picnic sides. Guests can choose from a wide selection of signature sauces and rubs ❤️

Root for the CATS while celebrating 15 years with us 🎉💙 Swing by for a smoke half chicken plate or enjoy delivery from D...
10/04/2025

Root for the CATS while celebrating 15 years with us 🎉💙 Swing by for a smoke half chicken plate or enjoy delivery from DoorDash!

FULL SLAB FRIDAY! Swing by for a full slab of ribs served with two sides and a sweet corn muffin for $21.99 😍
10/03/2025

FULL SLAB FRIDAY! Swing by for a full slab of ribs served with two sides and a sweet corn muffin for $21.99 😍

Treat yourself to our Thursday lunch special ➡️ Philly Cheesesteak! Served with one side and a drink for $8.49. Dine wit...
10/02/2025

Treat yourself to our Thursday lunch special ➡️ Philly Cheesesteak! Served with one side and a drink for $8.49. Dine with us or call 859-233-7898.

10/01/2025

15 Years of BBQ 🥳✨

We’re celebrating all October with a NEW signature sauce (dropping Oct. 15), $3 BBQ Parfaits, $15 meal combos (2 sandwiches w/ 2 sides), & a limited-edition shirt!

Use the hashtag to help us celebrate! We want to see your favorite at home recipes or throwback pics while visiting 🎉❤️

10/01/2025

15 Years of BBQ 🥳✨

We’re celebrating all October with a NEW signature sauce (dropping Oct. 15), $3 BBQ Parfaits, $15 meal combos (2 sandwiches w/ 2 sides), & a limited-edition shirt!

Use the hashtag to help us celebrate! We want to see your favorite at home recipes or throwback pics while visiting 🎉❤️

No need to stress the food for your next game day! Order a Games Package ➡️ 859-233-7898 🏈
09/30/2025

No need to stress the food for your next game day! Order a Games Package ➡️ 859-233-7898 🏈

You can’t go wrong with an order of Brisket Tacos. Dine with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash 🌮
09/30/2025

You can’t go wrong with an order of Brisket Tacos. Dine with us or enjoy delivery from DoorDash 🌮

Planning a fall wedding? Hosting a company party? Allow Red State BBQ Catering to help! Our incredible Director and her ...
09/29/2025

Planning a fall wedding? Hosting a company party? Allow Red State BBQ Catering to help! Our incredible Director and her team can handle any occasion.

Book Now ➡️ [email protected]

It’s almost time to start our month long celebration in honor of 15 years!Today & tomorrow is your last chance to enjoy ...
09/29/2025

It’s almost time to start our month long celebration in honor of 15 years!

Today & tomorrow is your last chance to enjoy 15% off sitewide at shop.redstatebbq.com - use the code RS15 at checkout. 🎉❤️

Smoked to perfection 😍Grab a slice of smoked prime rib while supplies last!
09/28/2025

Smoked to perfection 😍
Grab a slice of smoked prime rib while supplies last!

Fuel up for your game day shenanigans with a smoked half chicken plate! Doors open at 11am 💙
09/27/2025

Fuel up for your game day shenanigans with a smoked half chicken plate! Doors open at 11am 💙

Address

4020 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY
40511

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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+18592337898

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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.