The Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

1. The Joint

9.0
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews

@sloane@sloane: The W plate is a little bit of everything, brisket, pulled pork and ribs, plus a side. Perfect to share!

MarcMarc: Thrillist Top BBQ List: ...the juicy, perfectly textured ribs and the succulent pulled pork (excellent with the apple cider vinegar-kicked sauce), and the creamy mac & cheese

Kris A.Kris A.: Pork ribs were perfectly cooked and the baked beans are worth writing home about. Stop by here for great ribs and deserts too!!

Cane & Table is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

2. Cane & Table

8.6
1113 Decatur St (Ursulines), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · French Quarter · 82 tips and reviews

Aron H.Aron Hegyi: My favorite place in Nola, just opened in summer 2013. Get the peas n rice, crispy rum ribs and butter poached Louisiana shrimp (at a a minimum), and sample many 'proto-tiki' cocktails

EricEric: Stellar tiki drinks (don't be afraid to go off-menu: the bitter mai tai is amazing) and excellent food (fried ribs, corn with habanero mayo, tostones). The patio is an oasis when the weather's nice.

Jon M.Jon Miller: The best! Everything is delicious. Craft cocktails, ribs, and greens. Do it.

Cochon Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

3. Cochon Restaurant

9.1
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Fantastic restaurant. Wood fired oysters, smoked pork ribs, gumbo, rabbit and dumplings all amazing. Finish with fried banana split.

Mauri Mo S.Mauri Mo Staten: All. The. Things. The smoked ribs with watermelon pickle, the wood fired oysters, and Boudin balls were wonderful! The crawfish pie was delightful.

Brian P.Brian P: Great & creative food. Ribs w/ watermelon pickles were excellent.

Cochon Butcher is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

4. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 585 tips and reviews

Lewis W.Lewis Wallace: Delicious everything. We loved the fried alligator and the ribs with pickled watermelon. And the cocktails ... outstanding. Try the Apple Bobber.

Jennifer G.Jennifer Gelman: Great farm to table restaurant. Must try the alligator bites and the pork ribs.

AliceAlice: Fried alligator, roasted oysters, pork cheeks, ribs, cochon, rabbit dumplings and bayou St cocktail.

Blue Oak BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

5. Blue Oak BBQ

8.9
900 N Carrollton Ave (Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · City Park · 24 tips and reviews

Priya T.Priya Tungrus: Loved everything I tried (fat beef brisket and ribs)! Give the brussel sprouts a go - they were delicious!

Darryl S.Darryl Sanders: The ribs and brisket were soo good and the pull pork sandwich was the best I've had in the city.

Tracey S.Tracey Smith: You can sit at the bar and order food it beats waiting in line. Excellent chicken and ribs. Sides are all good. Friendly bartenders

Boucherie is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

6. Boucherie

8.6
1506 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 80 tips and reviews

Brett R.Brett Rosenbach: Have the ribs

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Everything is wonderful here. I recommend the lamb ribs, duck pasta, and thai chocolate pie. Great wine selection too. Super well priced and tiny.

Susannah C.Susannah Clemons Bicknell: Collard greens&grit cakes, brisket, ribs, boudin balls,fish is always tasty, bread pudding, chess pie (spicy!)

La Petite Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

7. La Petite Grocery

8.8
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips and reviews

Jessica L.Jessica Llanes: Second visit and still mixed feelings. Enjoyed the steak tartare immensely and the short rib app was also good. Great service always. Entrees are overpriced. Disappointing black drum but good rabbit.

James B.James Bitzonis: The braised short rib app is tremendous!

rae s.rae stewart: Shrimp, rib, everything!

Patois is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

8. Patois

8.8
6078 Laurel St (at Webster Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: great brunch! try the lamb ribs, almond crusted gulf fish & scallops. for dessert do the frozen creme fraiche souffle & candied pork belly pain perdu

Justin A.Justin A: Incredible ribs

Kat H.Kat Hanson: Patois is delicious, down to the lavender shortbread! Make a reservation to be sure you have a spot; this place is in-demand!

Omni Royal Orleans is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

9. Omni Royal Orleans

8.4
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · French Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Seger: The legendary Rib Room welcomes Adam Seger tonite 6-8 for Hand Crafted cocktails and hum Spirit, July 20th, 2011

Kayla!Kayla!: Worth every penny. Accommodating staff, excellent in-house restaurant (Rib Room) and the rooftop pool is a great place to spend time. The room was clean and pleasant.

Michael I.Michael Indest Jr.: The Rib Room. Every Lundi Gras. Say Hello to Mr. Al & ask if you can sit where Donnie will ensure your meal is always Tops!

Houston's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

10. Houston's Restaurant

8.7
1755 Saint Charles Ave (Felicity St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 42 tips and reviews

Jodi A.Jodi A.: Warm ambience. Polite staff. Live Jazz band. Can't go wrong. Try the Barbecue Pork Ribs!! It comes with fries and coleslaw. The meat falls right off the bone...literally.

Mariah H.Mariah Honey: excellent ribs!

John B.John Broussard: Artichokes. Steak. Cobbler. Brownie a la mode. Can't go wrong.

Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

11. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

9.2
321 N Peters St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Tiki Bar · French Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

JaredJared: Get the ribs, and every cocktail.

Steve R.Steve Rhodes: The rib starter tastes real good and is plentiful. Link it with the Loco Moco and you'll be fully satisfied.

Allie S.Allie Spears: Shrimps in blankets, glorious rum selection, steak frites

Meril is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

12. Meril

8.6
424 Girod St (Constance St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Bogdana B.Bogdana B: The candied pork ribs were delicious as were the mussels. They have a weird understanding of what kimchi is but the cuisine is very good, the atmosphere super hip, and their flatbreads a must try!

Sam D.Sam D: By far the best restaurant in Nola - try the short ribs.

T M.T Man: Service spot on. Enjoyed the small plates. Cauliflower and fresh fish dish were excellent. Recommend roasted oysters.

Coquette is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

13. Coquette

9.1
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Garden District · 68 tips and reviews

Zak H.Zak Harcombe: The braised and smoked short rib is a must. Also, the rice with Kimchi dish is amazing!!

Zak H.Zak Harcombe: Blind 5 course menu. The rice dish with kimchi was so so good as was the braised and smoked short rib

Kane T.Kane Thompson: Gumbo, red snapper and short rib were done perfectly

Grand Isle Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

14. Grand Isle Restaurant

7.6
575 Convention Center Blvd (at Lafayette St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 70 tips and reviews

Renee F.Renee Ferrera: The Rib appetizer is awesome.

Shameika H.Shameika Harrell: This restaurant is superb! The chili butter baked fish is amazing, the ribs fall off the bone, the lemon pie & white chocolate bread pudding is sinful and the hurricanes are so good! Ask for Mark! A+

Tye W.Tye W: The shrimp po boy gets five stars! A friend had the ribs and Mac & cheese and said it was fantastic.

Compère Lapin is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in New Orleans.

15. Compère Lapin

8.9
535 Tchoupitoulas St (at Lafayette St), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Central Business District · 57 tips and reviews

Sandra C.Sandra Cifo: Their biscuits are so delicious, rosemary potatoes all really good, but the wagyu ribs melt in your mouth and are exquisite!

Erin G.Erin G.: Short rib melted in my mouth!

AYHJAAYHJA: Comfort food with a Caribbean/Italian twist. Highly recommended! Try the pig ears. :)