Feast BBQ — Restaurant in Louisville

Four Stars, a Brisket Experience Done Right, Though Not Without Its Limits

Barbecue, when done properly, carries a quiet power, a simple pleasure that speaks for itself. Feast BBQ in Louisville captures much of that spirit, offering a meal built on clear strengths, though not without a few shortcomings.

The value is unmistakable, particularly in the quality of the meats, yet the overall experience, weighed carefully, settles at four stars.

Let’s speak plainly, through the most telling metrics, flavor, quality, portion, and composition.

The flavor is where Feast earns its praise, brisket that arrives with a perfect balance of tenderness and structure, kissed by smoke but never overwhelmed by it, each bite rewarding without excess, rich enough to satisfy without feeling heavy.

Quality runs throughout, especially in the proteins, handled with care and cooked with discipline. The bun on the brisket sandwich deserves its own credit, soft but not fragile, strong enough to hold the brisket without collapsing, a small detail, yes, but one that enhances the entire experience.

Portioning, however, holds Feast back from perfection. The brisket may be excellent, but the serving size leans on the modest side, leaving you satisfied but without that full sense of indulgence a barbecue meal ought to provide, especially when brisket is involved.

The accompaniments are fine, but unremarkable. The fries and chips, while acceptable, lack the spark found in the main dish. Next to a brisket this well-executed, they felt like an afterthought, and a more memorable side could have lifted the meal to a higher level.

In the end, Feast BBQ delivers on what matters most, with brisket that impresses and quality that holds throughout the meal. Yet, the restrained portions and forgettable sides keep it from reaching true greatness. It is a place that understands flavor and respects the craft, making it well worth the visit, though not quite the kind of feast that lingers long after the plate is cleared.

Certainly a confident four stars, and I would certainly return for...

I'm a Celiac and so I use the FindMeGluten Free app as I travel to locate restaurants are suppose to serve GF food. While on a trip to Louisville, I saw the Feast BBQ on my app. it wasn't located too far from The Brown Hotel, where I was staying. They are a BBQ and smoked meats restaurant. This is an extremely popular restaurant with lines out the door. Seating both inside and on the sidewalk. It's not exactly easy to spot the sign on the store front, but look for a long line on the sidewalk and you can find parking to the right of the building on the left side of the street. The food was GREAT. Their menu has the GF items identified with dots. There are plenty of choices, other than sandwiches. Let the cashiers know you are GF and they will make sure you get what you need. I got a 2-meat platter with chopped chicken and .25 lb of chopped pork. Also had their GF potato salad and vinegar slaw...I wasn't really impressed with the potato salad, but the slaw was very good. I'd probably try their beans on the next trip to Louisville. The servings were almost too much for me to eat. The only negative I'd give Feast is there BBQ sauces were not as tasty as I've had from other GF BBQ restaurants I've eat at, but this is definitely a repeat for my next Louisville trip. My Celiac presents itself as blisters/sores in the mouth, which take 48-72 hours to appear after eating contaminated food. Within that time frame I experienced no problems, which is why I didn't add my review until after that...

I was hoping for the best or at least a bit of yum but it started off wrong and went down hill from there. We went on a Sunday evening. Our first time. Our order was the pulled pork plate. $17.29 we also got a beer and a pineapple cider. Here’s where it got stupid. The huge board above where you order shows prices for pints and pitchers. Cider was priced at $4.50 for a pint and a beer was $5.75. When the total was given to us it didn’t add up so I checked and the drinks were charged at follows $6.50 for the cider and $7.50 for the beer. That’s quite a difference, don’t cha think? So we asked about that and the cashier said “sorry but my manager changes the prices all the time”. We pointed out that what was listed is what they needed to honor! Nope, cashier said nothing he could do. We truly should have left after that but we wanted to support the establishment. However the more I thought about it, the more I felt some kind of way. When the food arrived the pulled pork was dry, it tasted like it was left over from the day before. The sides left a lot to be desired and was small. We asked for the manager in the hopes to make it right but he was no where to be found. We were told he must be “doing something” so if they could find him they would send him over. Guess what….never showed! 30 minutes later still no show! So roughly $34 on bad food and over priced drinks. I hate leaving bad reviews, I really do but this time it’s warranted. My recommendation….go...