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.

Deck the halls with BBQ. Grab $50 in gift cards and get an extra $10 on us! ❤️
12/07/2025

Deck the halls with BBQ. Grab $50 in gift cards and get an extra $10 on us! ❤️

BBQ with a side of Kentucky Pride! Thanks for stopping by, Ryan Quarles ❤️
12/06/2025

BBQ with a side of Kentucky Pride! Thanks for stopping by, Ryan Quarles ❤️

One of our most popular specials ➡️ Smoked Half Chicken Plate! Available every Saturday while supplies last. 😋
12/06/2025

One of our most popular specials ➡️ Smoked Half Chicken Plate!
Available every Saturday while supplies last. 😋

Warm up with a hearty bowl of our homemade Brisket Chili 😋
12/05/2025

Warm up with a hearty bowl of our homemade Brisket Chili 😋

Cheers to 15 years of serving BBQ the way you want it to be…GOOD!Shop our LIMITED-EDITION anniversary merch in-store or ...
12/04/2025

Cheers to 15 years of serving BBQ the way you want it to be…GOOD!
Shop our LIMITED-EDITION anniversary merch in-store or at shop.redstatebbq.com ❤️

Dinner’s handled ➡️ Grab a family platter! Dine with us, call in a to-go order, or get it delivered on DoorDash.
12/04/2025

Dinner’s handled ➡️ Grab a family platter!
Dine with us, call in a to-go order, or get it delivered on DoorDash.

Planning a holiday party for your team? Hosting a family event? Order a Holiday Turkey package! ➡️ catering@redstatebbq....
12/03/2025

Planning a holiday party for your team? Hosting a family event? Order a Holiday Turkey package!

➡️ [email protected]

Smoked and flash fried to perfection 😍Treat yourself to an order of wings with your favorite side.
12/03/2025

Smoked and flash fried to perfection 😍
Treat yourself to an order of wings with your favorite side.

We're OPEN today! Lot is cleared, smokers are rolling and the dining room is warm. You can also call in To Go orders (...
12/02/2025

We're OPEN today! Lot is cleared, smokers are rolling and the dining room is warm. You can also call in To Go orders (859-233-7898), stop by for carry out or place your order on DoorDash!

You can never go wrong with an order of smoked chicken or brisket tacos! Available every Tuesday while supplies last 🌮
12/02/2025

You can never go wrong with an order of smoked chicken or brisket tacos! Available every Tuesday while supplies last 🌮

It’s time for a Seafood Feast!Treat yourself to a Red State Seafood Steam Pot. Your choice of shrimp, lobster, or crab w...
12/01/2025

It’s time for a Seafood Feast!

Treat yourself to a Red State Seafood Steam Pot.

Your choice of shrimp, lobster, or crab with potatoes, corn, andouille sausage, 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

Cyber Monday is serving smoke & savings 🔥Get 25% off sauces, rubs & select merch at shop.redstatebbq.com + plus buy a $5...
12/01/2025

Cyber Monday is serving smoke & savings 🔥

Get 25% off sauces, rubs & select merch at shop.redstatebbq.com + plus buy a $50 gift card and get $10 back!

Coupon Code ➡️ SMOKE

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

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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.