East Gate Barbecue

4.3
658 reviews

About

RestaurantBarbecue RestaurantCaterer
East Gate Barbecue serves Texas Style BBQ with a South Louisiana Twist to the Morgan City, LA area.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

East Gate Barbecue
7516 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA
70380, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
533 reviews
5 stars
330
4 stars
97
3 stars
51
2 stars
16
1 star
39

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the food for its great flavor, with highlights on BBQ items like ribs, pulled pork, and the Big Sloppy Po'boy, though some noted inconsistencies in meat tenderness and seasoning.

Service Issues

While many reviews mentioned friendly and accommodating staff, there were numerous complaints about slow service, long wait times, and difficulty reaching the restaurant by phone.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as having a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, making it a pleasant dining experience for many customers.

Inconsistency

Several customers reported varying experiences with food quality and service, indicating that the experience can differ significantly based on the time of visit or specific menu items.

Value for Money

While some customers felt the prices were reasonable for the quality of food, others expressed disappointment over the value, particularly when food was served cold or not as expected.
  • JO
    J&M Outdoors
    Nov 4, 2025
    5.0
    Y'all, this place is an awesome hidden gem! Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent as well, the two lady's working tonight were the best!
  • TS
    Tannen Smith
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    food was fantastic, order came put wrong, manager made it right.. Definitelycan'twait to come back with a big appetite..
  • TM
    Todd Martin
    Oct 14, 2025
    5.0
    The big sloppy was awesome and so were the fried pickles.service was great.
  • RD
    Russell Dodd
    Oct 8, 2025
    5.0
    Great lunchtime BBQ. The special lunchtime poboy was amazing. This is a regular lunchtime trip for me when in Morgan City. The service can be a little slow when they're busy, but theyre super friendly and the food is worth the wait.
  • CC
    Carlos
    Sep 4, 2025
    5.0
    👌👍👍👍

Frequently Asked Questions About East Gate Barbecue

What type of cuisine does East Gate Barbecue serve?

East Gate Barbecue serves Texas Style BBQ with a South Louisiana Twist.

What are the operating hours of East Gate Barbecue?

East Gate Barbecue is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.