Lou Dawgs has the right decor and the right menu items (save corn bread) for a BBQ joint. Their food is priced very reasonably and the house beer is both delicious and cheap! The brisket I ordered was tender and moist but lacked any smokiness. I wouldn't be surprised if they used a slow cooker. I was a little let down, I was hoping this was the city's hidden BBQ gem.
The service was friendly and prompt, I'd bump up to 3.5 stars if I could. I'd come back for drinks and maybe a snack (or their sandwich shops downstairs). It was rather quiet for a Saturday around 8 pm, but the sandwich shop is open til 4am, so maybe they hit their stride later in the evening.
There is a patio in the background that is open till 11pm.