SOQUE — Est. 1945
Post-oak smoked brisket
Illustration of the SOQUE pavilion in Fairhope, AL

SOQUE — Est. 1945SOQUE

We are a New School BBQ Restaurant with a foundation built on Southern BBQ Techniques.

By Chef Erica Barrett — Season 5 Winner of Food Network's BBQ Brawl, named Master of Que.

Fairhope, Alabama. A new stop on your barbecue journey.

View the MenuOpening November 11

Now taking orders

Thanksgiving Catering

Let SOQUE cook the feast. Pre-orders are open until November 18th — pick up Wednesday, November 25th, Noon–2 PM. Smoked Wagyu brisket, smoked turkey, dressings, gravies and all the sides.

From the ranch

Live fire & Gulf waters

Come for the 16-hour Alabama wagyu brisket. Stay for coal-roasted Gulf Coast oysters, N.O. BBQ shrimp tacos and a menu that takes Southern barbecue somewhere new.

The SOQUE offset barbecue pit over live coals
The Pit
Barbecue shrimp glazed and charred on a platter
BBQ Shrimp
Gulf oysters roasted and served on ice
Gulf Oysters

Then the sides arrive

Save room for the sides

Baked macaroni and cheese in small cast iron skillets
Shells & CheeseBrown Butter, Aged Parmesan, Boursin & Gruyère
Braised collard greens in a cast iron skillet with a cornbread muffin
Braised Collard GreensPetit sweet Alabama cornbread muffin
Sweet tea over crushed ice in mason jars with lemon and mint
Sweet Tea
Pitmaster Chef Erica Barrett

The Pitmaster

Fire, patience, and obsession.

You watched her take the crown. Now make the journey to her table. Erica Barrett is the Season 5 Winner of Food Network's BBQ Brawl and was named Master of Que. At SOQUE, her New School BBQ brings Southern techniques and Gulf Coast flavors together in Fairhope.

Her story

16-hour

Alabama wagyu brisket

Season 5

BBQ Brawl winner Erica Barrett

11am

Wed–Sat until sold out

Fairhope, Alabama · Opening November 11

Put SOQUE on your itinerary

Whether you're planning a barbecue road trip, visiting Alabama or traveling from overseas, there's a seat in your itinerary for SOQUE. Find us at 212 1/2 Fairhope Ave. Come at 11am, Wednesday–Saturday: we serve until sold out. Call before making a special journey.

SOQUE dining room

Grand Opening

Wednesday, November 11

Plan your visit