
BBQ
Paul's Rib Shack
4800 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Featured Items

6 oz Smoked Burger
You thought you liked burgers before. The smoked burger is a gamechanger. Add some extra smoked meat to take it to the next level$9.75
French Fries
$3.50+
Blackberry Rum Sauce Bread Pudding
Light yet rich, fluffy yet pack with flavor, our bread pudding is the bomb. Don't get us started on the blackberry sauce.$4.48+
MEAT

1/4 lb Brisket
It's beefy, it's juicy, it's smokey, it's BRISKET$8.50OUT OF STOCK
1/4 lb Pork Ribs
The original, the magnificent, the smoked pork ribs! We use a dry rub with a hint of sweetness and saltness.$5.24OUT OF STOCK
Pork Steak
Our smoked pork steak is the new black$13.00OUT OF STOCK
1/4 lb Turkey
You'll be surprised by how much you love our tender turkey pack with flavor. Move over Thanksgiving, turkey has a new time to shine.$5.29OUT OF STOCK
1/4 lb Pulled Pork
Sweet and tangy, our pulled pork is a easy to eat and will have you coming back for more. (Note, pic is of sandwich, but this is just the meat)$4.44OUT OF STOCK
Chicken Quarter
$4.90OUT OF STOCK
Sausage Link
House-made sausage from our crew! Choose beef or jalapeno cheddar$4.95OUT OF STOCK
Fried Ribs
$5.00OUT OF STOCK
SANDWICHES

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Juicy, smoky pulled pork meat on a toasted brioche bun. A classic.$8.30OUT OF STOCK
Brisket Sandwich
Chopped brisket on a toasted, buttery brioche bun. Slathered in brisket as jus and smoky flair.$10.95OUT OF STOCK
Turkey Sandwich
Our sliced turkey breast makes a wonderful, tender sandwich! Best paired with Bacon Onion Jam!$9.60
6 oz Smoked Burger
You thought you liked burgers before. The smoked burger is a gamechanger. Add some extra smoked meat to take it to the next level$9.75
Smoked Gouda Onion Burger
Smoked gouda cheese, onion bacon jam, and candied jalapenos top a smoked burger for a flavor combination that is "So Gouda You Be Cry'n'"$12.00
Passport Burger
June Burger: Howard Burger. 🍔 Lime BBQ Glazed Patty Smoked over a Live-Wood Fire 🍔 Pulled Pork, made from juicy pork butts that we sauce and shred 🍔 Pepperjack Jack cheese melted onto the Pulled Pork 🍔 Topped with Candied Bacon and Pickled Onions 🍔 Adorning a Mayo Grilled Bun$12.00
3 Meat Poboy- Half
Three-Meat Poboy, Paul's Way! Our smoked brisket, turkey, and ham are thinly sliced and piled on toasted bread. Our housemade brisket au jus, jalapeno mayo and blend of cheeses complement the meat. Topped with lettuce and tomato for a perfect poboy.$12.00OUT OF STOCK
3 Meat Poboy- Whole
Three-Meat Poboy, Paul's Way! Our smoked brisket, turkey, and ham are thinly sliced and piled on toasted bread. Our housemade brisket au jus, jalapeno mayo and blend of cheeses complement the meat. Topped with lettuce and tomato for a perfect poboy.$18.50OUT OF STOCK
Reuben Sandwich
This giant, shut-up-it's-so-good sandwich is made of Pastrami piled on toasted Rye Bread and topped with Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, and Russian Sauce.$18.70Add patty
$5.00OUT OF STOCKAdd cheese
$1.00bacon
$1.00
Firecracker Burger
Firecracker Burger: 🍔a smoked patty 🧀topped with pepperjack cheese 🥓candied bacon 🫐 and blueberry bacon jam 🍯with our signature smoked cream cheese with hot honey$12.00OUT OF STOCK
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Burger
🍔a smoked patty 🧀topped with monterary jack cheese 🥓candied bacon 🧅 and pickled red onions 💙with our signature smoked cream cheese with blue cheese crumbles and (of course) brisket au jus for a creamy, smoky, tangy touch$12.00OUT OF STOCK
SIDES

Smoked Freedom Beans
We craft our beans with five different beans with a sweat tangy sauce and a hint of spice.$3.50+
Smoked Mac
Our five cheese, creamy smoked mac is rich, packed with lots of cheesy flavors, and a perfect companion to our meat.$4.00+
Homemade Cole Slaw
We make our Cole Slaw with chopped goodness and a great, light sauce.$3.50+
Smoked Red Beans & Rice
We are proud of our Louisiana flair. Our red beans are full of peppery goodness and flavor.$3.50+
Corn Maque Choux
Corn maque choux is a creamy, spicy Cajun classic.$4.00+
2oz Queso
$2.00OUT OF STOCK
4oz Queso
$4.00
8oz Queso
$8.00OUT OF STOCK
Green Beans
Green beans served with our saute and hints of as ju from our meat.$3.50+chips
Zapps chips: Regular, Voodoo, Salt and Vinegar, Spicy Cajun Crawtator, Barbecue, and Jalapeno.$1.00
Potato
A perfect accompaniment to barbecue, our potato is topped with creamy brisket sauce, butter, and cheese. This option is WITHOUT meat.$6.60
French Fries
$3.50+
Dirty Rice
$3.50+
Smothered Potatos
$3.50+
Bacon Onion Jam Cup
Our signature jam has developed a little cult following, and we understand why. Onions cooked down and sweetened paired with perry bacon make this a great addition to any meal.$1.00OUT OF STOCK
Brioche Bun
$2.00
Jambalaya
Smoked Chicken and pork steaks adorn this rich and cajun-flavored dish!$3.50+OUT OF STOCKtortilla chips
$2.25
Mac Bites
Fried Mac and Cheese Sticks are as good as they sound!$4.00fried pickles
$4.00OUT OF STOCK
PLATES

Brisket Box
Half pound of brisket and two small sides$24.50OUT OF STOCK
Rib Box
Half pound of ribs with two small sides$17.98OUT OF STOCK
Chicken Quarter Box
Chicken leg quarters with a small side.$8.00OUT OF STOCK
Pulled Pork Box
Half pound of pulled pork and two small sides$16.38OUT OF STOCK
Turkey Box
Half pound of turkey with two small sides$18.08
2 Meat Plate
2 quarter pounds of meat and two small sides. Perfect meal for anyone!$18.50
3 Meat Plate
3 quarter pounds of meat and two small sides. If you can't decide which of our delicious smoked meat you want, this is the perfect option!$24.50
1 Meat Plate
A quarter pound of meat and one small side! Ideal if you're trying not to take a nap after lunch.$9.25
ENTREES

Kid's Meal
$5.99
Loaded BBQ Potato
Craft barbecue piled on a loaded potato, name a better pairing. We'll wait.$14.22
Loaded Nachos With Meat
What's better than cheese and meat? Layer our homemade queso with either brisket or pulled pork for a noteworthy meal or table snack.$12.00+
Brisket Taco
$14.20OUT OF STOCK
Pulled Pork Taco
$11.65OUT OF STOCK
Kids Nugget
$5.00
Kids Hot Dog
$5.00
DRINKS
Bottled Soda
Stubborn Soda
We love our Stubborn Craft Soda! We have a range of flavors from Pineapple to Cream to Root Beer
DESSERTS

Blackberry Rum Sauce Bread Pudding
Light yet rich, fluffy yet pack with flavor, our bread pudding is the bomb. Don't get us started on the blackberry sauce.$4.48+
Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding meets Bananas Foster for a perfect post-barbecue treat!$3.75+ice cream cup
$2.00OUT OF STOCK
Fried Bread Pudding
Our fan favorite bread pudding is transformed into delectable fried bites with a Blackberry drizzle and creamy rum sauce!$6.25OUT OF STOCKBanana Bread
$6.00OUT OF STOCK
PLATTERS

The Washington
2 lbs brisket, a rack of ribs & 4 links of sausage with a quart of mac and a quart of green beans (feeds 8)$178.00OUT OF STOCK
The Franklin
2 lbs of brisket, 2 lbs of turkey, rack of ribs (meat for 10)$148.00OUT OF STOCK
The Jefferson
Nacho bar with pulled pork and chopped brisket. Includes all the toppings. Feeds a light 20$183.00OUT OF STOCK
Lil Bit of Everything
Can't decide what to get? Try a 'Lil Bit of Everything! Quarter pound of turkey, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, and sausage with mac and cheese, green beans, and beans!$44.00OUT OF STOCKTX Trinity
$100.00OUT OF STOCKTX Trinity- Half
$50.00OUT OF STOCK
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CATERING
Meat

Brisket- Catering (Sold by the Pound)
We recommend a half pound per person. If you are ordering multiple meats, the total should be about a half pound per person (with some wiggle room). If you have any questions, give us a call at 485-RIBS. Please Note: This is sold by the Pound, and the cost listed here is for 1 pound.$34.00
Pulled Pork- Catering (Sold by the Pound)
We recommend a half pound per person. If you are ordering multiple meats, the total should be about a half pound per person (with some wiggle room). If you have any questions, give us a call at 485-RIBS. Please Note: This is sold by the Pound, and the cost listed here is for 1 pound.$17.76OUT OF STOCK
Turkey- Catering (Sold by the Pound)
We recommend a half pound per person. If you are ordering multiple meats, the total should be about a half pound per person (with some wiggle room). If you have any questions, give us a call at 485-RIBS. Please Note: This is sold by the Pound, and the cost listed here is for 1 pound.$21.16
Beef Sausage- Catering
We recommend a half pound per person. If you are ordering multiple meats, the total should be about a half pound per person (with some wiggle room). If you have any questions, give us a call at 485-RIBS$4.94OUT OF STOCK
Pork Ribs- Catering (Sold by the Pound)
We recommend a half pound per person. If you are ordering multiple meats, the total should be about a half pound per person (with some wiggle room). If you have any questions, give us a call at 485-RIBS. Please Note: This is sold by the Pound, and the cost listed here is for 1 pound.$20.96
Chicken Quarters- Catering
Chicken quarters are about a half pound, which is our serving recommendation. Feel free to add another bit of meat if you want to make sure that your people are not wanting more!$4.90OUT OF STOCK
Half Chicken- Catering
Half chickens are a perfect serving for one person! This includes the breast, thigh, leg, and wing of a small chicken.$12.10OUT OF STOCK
Sides

Smoked Mac- Catering
$26.00+
Smothered Potatoes- Catering
We make our Cole Slaw with chopped goodness and a great, light sauce.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Banana Pudding- Catering
Green beans served with our saute and hints of as ju from our meat.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Bread pudding- Catering
We are proud of our Louisiana flair. Our red beans are full of peppery goodness and flavor.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Jambalaya- Catering
We craft our beans with five different beans with a sweat tangy sauce and a hint of spice.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Dirty Rice- Catering
Corn maque choux is a creamy, spicy Cajun classic.$30.00+
Green Beans- Catering
Green beans served with our saute and hints of as ju from our meat.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Smoked Freedom Beans- Catering
We craft our beans with five different beans with a sweat tangy sauce and a hint of spice.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Smoked Red Beans & Rice- Catering
We are proud of our Louisiana flair. Our red beans are full of peppery goodness and flavor.$26.00+OUT OF STOCK
Boxes

1 Meat Plate (C)
A quarter pound of meat and two small sides! Ideal if you're trying not to take a nap after lunch.$8.75OUT OF STOCK
2 Meat Plate (C)
2 quarter pounds of meat and two small sides. Perfect meal for anyone!$18.00OUT OF STOCK
3 Meat Plate (C)
3 quarter pounds of meat and two small sides. If you can't decide which of our delicious smoked meat you want, this is the perfect option!$23.00OUT OF STOCK
4th of July

The Washington
2 lbs brisket, a rack of ribs & 4 links of sausage with a quart of mac and a quart of green beans (feeds 8)$178.00OUT OF STOCK
The Jefferson
Nacho bar with pulled pork and chopped brisket. Includes all the toppings. Feeds a light 20$183.00OUT OF STOCK
The Franklin
2 lbs of brisket, 2 lbs of turkey, rack of ribs (meat for 10)$148.00OUT OF STOCK
Platters

No Decisions Tray and Chips
-8 total sandwiches and chips- Don’t want to decide? We will create a mix of sandwiches on your tray, 3 pulled pork, 3 brisket, and 2 turkey. This also comes with an assortment of chips.$85.00OUT OF STOCK
Brisket Sandwich Tray and Chips
8 Wrapped Brisket Sandwiches and 8 Bags of Chips$90.00OUT OF STOCK
Pulled Pork Sandwich Tray and Chips
8 Wrapped Pulled Pork Sandwiches and 8 Bags of Chips$75.00OUT OF STOCK
Turkey Sandwich Tray and Chips
8 Wrapped Turkey Sandwiches and 8 Bags of Chips$85.00OUT OF STOCK
Poboy Sandwich Tray and Chips
8 Wrapped Poboy Sandwiches and 8 Bags of Chips$95.00OUT OF STOCK
The Washington
2 lbs brisket, a rack of ribs & 4 links of sausage with a quart of mac and a quart of green beans (feeds 8)$178.00OUT OF STOCK
The Jefferson
Nacho bar with pulled pork and chopped brisket. Includes all the toppings. Feeds a light 20$183.00OUT OF STOCK
The Franklin
2 lbs of brisket, 2 lbs of turkey, rack of ribs (meat for 10)$148.00OUT OF STOCK
Catering Add Ons
Sandwiches (Copy)

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Juicy, smoky pulled pork meat on a toasted brioche bun. A classic.$8.30OUT OF STOCK
Brisket Sandwich
Chopped brisket on a toasted, buttery brioche bun. Slathered in brisket as jus and smoky flair.$10.95OUT OF STOCK
Turkey Sandwich
Our sliced turkey breast makes a wonderful, tender sandwich! Best paired with Bacon Onion Jam!$9.60
6 oz Smoked Burger
You thought you liked burgers before. The smoked burger is a gamechanger. Add some extra smoked meat to take it to the next level$9.75
Smoked Gouda Onion Burger
Smoked gouda cheese, onion bacon jam, and candied jalapenos top a smoked burger for a flavor combination that is "So Gouda You Be Cry'n'"$12.00
Passport Burger
June Burger: Howard Burger. 🍔 Lime BBQ Glazed Patty Smoked over a Live-Wood Fire 🍔 Pulled Pork, made from juicy pork butts that we sauce and shred 🍔 Pepperjack Jack cheese melted onto the Pulled Pork 🍔 Topped with Candied Bacon and Pickled Onions 🍔 Adorning a Mayo Grilled Bun$12.00
3 Meat Poboy- Half
Three-Meat Poboy, Paul's Way! Our smoked brisket, turkey, and ham are thinly sliced and piled on toasted bread. Our housemade brisket au jus, jalapeno mayo and blend of cheeses complement the meat. Topped with lettuce and tomato for a perfect poboy.$12.00OUT OF STOCK
3 Meat Poboy- Whole
Three-Meat Poboy, Paul's Way! Our smoked brisket, turkey, and ham are thinly sliced and piled on toasted bread. Our housemade brisket au jus, jalapeno mayo and blend of cheeses complement the meat. Topped with lettuce and tomato for a perfect poboy.$18.50OUT OF STOCK
Reuben Sandwich
This giant, shut-up-it's-so-good sandwich is made of Pastrami piled on toasted Rye Bread and topped with Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, and Russian Sauce.$18.70
Extras/Condiments
Condiments

2oz Queso
$2.00OUT OF STOCK
8oz Queso
$8.00OUT OF STOCK
4oz Queso
$4.00
Bacon Onion Jam Cup
Our signature jam has developed a little cult following, and we understand why. Onions cooked down and sweetened paired with perry bacon make this a great addition to any meal.$1.00OUT OF STOCK
Brioche Bun
$2.004 Oz Rice
$1.00add patty
$5.00add cheese
$1.00candied bacon
$1.00
Thanksgiving
Turkey
$15.75Ham
$10.00Brisket
$25.50Mac 1/2
$70.00Green beans 1/2
$60.00Rice Dressing 1/2
$60.00Bread pudding- half
$70.00
Smoked Mac
Our five cheese, creamy smoked mac is rich, packed with lots of cheesy flavors, and a perfect companion to our meat.$4.00+
Green Beans
Green beans served with our saute and hints of as ju from our meat.$3.50+
Dirty Rice
$3.50+
Blackberry Rum Sauce Bread Pudding
Light yet rich, fluffy yet pack with flavor, our bread pudding is the bomb. Don't get us started on the blackberry sauce.$4.48+
Water
$2.65
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
We love serving you craft barbecue, smoked over a live, wood fire and full of our signature flavor and tenderness. The menu is mostly a la carte, and we recommend a half pound of meat per person.
Location
4800 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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