Central City BBQ

An event venue listed by Bandsintown in New Orleans.

Plan your visit

Central City BBQ is a New Orleans restaurant serving wood-smoked barbecue, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and events. Its official site describes event areas including more than 6,000 square feet indoors for up to 250 guests, a 40,000-square-foot Smokeyard courtyard for 2,000-plus, and a 3,000-square-foot Pit Room for more intimate occasions. The Infatuation describes casual indoor and outdoor group dining with counter service, allowing people to add requests as others arrive, and recommends barbecue and sides.^[2][1]

Don’t

If your group includes vegetarians, note that The Infatuation advises choosing another spot; this is the reviewer’s guidance, not an operator-stated restriction.^[2]

Sources and contextChecked 8 October 2026

A summary of the cited accounts and advice, not a survey of every visitor. Experiences and practical details can change.

The event-space capacities and dining guidance come from the venue’s site and a dated review, respectively; the captured material does not confirm current availability or a particular event’s arrangements.