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Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 4,819 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(4819) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
BBQ BuffetTraditional Smokehouse BBQCarolina-Style BBQTexas-Style BBQBBQ Catering
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
Price
moderate
Services
BBQ Buffet, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
4819

What recent reviews say

Diners consistently praise Tibby's for authentic po' boys, hearty portions, and the welcoming vibe-families find something for everyone on the menu. Staff like James, Jasmine, and Shelby earn repeated thanks for attentiveness and warmth, though catering logistics, management responsiveness, and occasional food quality gaps have frustrated some visitors.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • authentic New Orleans flavors
  • welcoming atmosphere
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • variety of options
generous-portionsauthentic-flavorfriendly-stafffamily-friendly
Best for: Families seeking authentic Louisiana food and casual dining in a festive, themed setting.

Strengths

  • authentic New Orleans recipes and atmosphere
  • generous portions at moderate prices
  • full catering menu available
  • live music and happy hour programming

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named James, Jasmine, and Shelby praised for attentive service
  • Maw's Fries noted as standout appetizer
  • Po' boys called among the best outside New Orleans
  • General manager personally delivered wrong DoorDash order after refund
  • Catering menu available online; website lists dirty rice, gumbo, and other sides

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.49 average across the 190 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
3620
4
779
3
213
2
89
1
118

Common questions

Do you offer catering?
Yes. Their website lists a catering menu with sides like dirty rice and gumbo. Call ahead to confirm availability and pickup times; confirm custom requests on the phone, as website and verbal descriptions may differ.
What are your opening hours?
The business publishes hours for all seven days and opens at 11 a.m.
What is Maw's Fries?
A popular appetizer mentioned repeatedly by diners as a standout item on the menu.

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Last updated 2026-08-19