27 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Granite City

“My dad loves BBQ, but is hard to please. The porksteak was his favorite. I enjoyed every side and dessert so far. Mac-n-ch, green beans, banana pudding, peach cobbler, and baked beans. We will be back for more.“

“I was there for a few minutes. I’m not a drinker or someone you usually find at a bar but I love the hometown familiarity. Many people I grew up with were there. The owner is a fantastic, tough as nails, iconic type of woman. We need more business owners and entrepreneurs like her. I’ll write more when I have more to say! I believe Sue & her establishment deserve a full 5-star review.“

“Great food great service we waited over an hour for a table but worth it.“

“Fantastic ribs, fast friendly family oriented environment“

“We used the catering services. Megan was prompt, communicated well and the food was super legit. Will definitely use again.“

“After seeing the review with Mr.Chimetime, I begged my husband to drive me almost 2 hours to this place, It was definitely a cool little spot. People were very friendly. But when it came to the food. Whew my feelings were hurt the brisket was flavorless and dry 😭 Nothing like what I saw in the review. Ribs were tender but i was not blown away by them, sides were the same as well. Maybe it was bad Timing but this was a big let down. Consistency is the key to a good restaurant. I will give them another chance, but I'm not in a rush to get there. I was wanting so much for this place to blow me away because I love food. And I was so excited to try them. 🥺“

“I always seem to get the Beef Brisket which is the best that I've ever had. The sides are delicious. The service was great and they seem to really care about our experience. We are always referring them to friends and others looking for Great BBQ.“

“We were in town (from the Twin Cities) for the 2025 President's Day Classic, and had Hogtown Smokehouse cater a team (and parents) dinner for 30 in our hotel. Rico was fantastic in helping us out. Quick to respond to calls and emails. Gracious, and just wonderful altogether... and that's just the service. The food? The empty pans, told the story. Brisket, Turkey and Pork for meats. Mac & cheese, potato salad and beans for sides. EVERYTHING was amazing! I never right reviews, but Rico and staff deserve this one. If you're reading this, don't hesitate to give them a try. Thanks again, Rico!“

“The best and my favorite restaurant in STL! So happy they were able to recover after their pipes burst. Now I have my husband hooked and we come here any chance we get. Love love love the Shaved Duck! They do it right every time 🔥♥️“

“Best BBQ in the city love the brisket Philly.. a must try you will not be disappointed“

“This food literally touched my soul on another level. Chicken falls off the bone, incredible“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 @sugarfiresmokehouse Alright, Lindsay, here, your vegetarian guide in the BBQ jungle of SugarFire Smokehouse in St. Louis. It's like a cat trying to write a review for a dog park. I get it. It makes no sense... but keep the faith 🙏 and keep reading 👇 First off, we get there and – bam – no ribs. The look on my husband's face? Imagine a St. Louis Blues fan watching their team miss an easy goal. Complete disbelief mixed with "Why, universe, why?" Then, the bread and pickles at the condiment station pulled a Houdini on us. Just gone. The restaurant decided not to refill them, which felt a bit like being left hanging for a high five. The brisket? Hubby says it was solid. The sauces, though, those were the stars of the show – St. Louis honey and hot were favorites. On the veggie front, the green beans were a nice surprise, like finding a $20 bill in your pocket. And the fried green tomatoes? Yum 😋 We had two girls with us, 12 and 13, and they were all in. It's tween-approved, so that's a win. The place had the vibe of a fun family BBQ, minus the awkward uncle jokes. The staff? Like the neighbors next door. Shouting across the driveway with a warm hello and conversational one-liners that make you laugh 😃 So there you have it, SugarFire Smokehouse gets a 4.5 from this cat in a dog park. 🌱🍖 #smokehouse #bbq #StLouis #mo #stlouismo #sugarfiresmokehouse #vegetarian“

“Great lunch.. great service.. thank you“

“We came here for the snoots (pig nose grilled to a crisp and covered in bbq sauce).“The secret is in the sauce” is painted on the wall outside the restaurant, and I would agree this is the case! The tomato based bbq sauce is wonderfully tangy and also has a molasses like a quality with subtle hints of garlic, brown sugar, and onion. I do wish the pig snouts were cut into smaller pieces, as the large size can make them difficult to chew; some of the smaller pieces were absolutely perfect ?! I do recommend eating snoots fresh because once they get stale they can lose their characteristics crunchy quality“

“First time there the food was really good I got a double cheeseburger, my mom and her friend got a whole Jack plate too and it was really good they didn't really add no salt to the whole Jack plate though so, my son got a Philly cheese steak and he only ate half of it so wow and he can eat“

“This was an experience to remember. The ribs, potato salad and j*** chicken were to die for. Then he hit me with the meatballs. My Lordt!!! I'm from New Orleans and was in need of flavor. Granny Boyz BBQ had me lickin all of my fingers....in the truck. I couldn't wait. ? Many blessings of prosperity and longevity to you all. Thanks again“

“The food was amazing. I got the Oklahoma cheese burger (I got double patty since it is a smash burger) with Mac and cheese. We also got the grilled cheese brisket and fries. The fries are so good, will not go wrong. Overall the experience was great, literally no issues. Also they do not use Coke or Pepsi products. They use Excel bottling sodas which are really good. You can taste the cane sugar in the drinks. We got a lemonade and the R-pep (basically Dr. Pepper). Both are so good. The lemonade does not have that Minute Maid taste, more like a real lemonade to be honest.“

“I eat here often bbq tips are fire, chili 🔥and the potato salad is off the chain. Go find out for yourself. You get your money worth“

“Best BBQ Brisket I ever ate! We got the 14lb box for Easter. Our family loved it! So convenient and easy. Such a great flavor and food was promptly delivered with a smile. The the aujus with the Brisket is superb! We also got mac and cheese and baked beans and bread. Loved it all! Looking forward to trying more of his food options. Amazing Job! Thank you so much!“

“Delicious food, it was like going to a barbecue at my family’s house, but I didn't have to do any work! Rib tips are tender and kissed with smoke, and that barbecue sauce is soooo delicious-savory, sweet, spicy, and perfectly thickened! We tried the coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad, perfectly prepared-grandma’s hands are in it. The bread on the side is delicious too and I don’t eat bread, soft-slightly sweet and airy. I wish it was a sit down spot with a restroom, but they want you in and out and I get it. It’s clean in the seating area and comfortable. Customer service was alright, the plight of a Black entrepreneur is working hard for very little and never being able to lay down the apron-because business needs you as much as you need it. My prayer is that the elders in the Roper family get to pass the torch down fully to their heirs and that abundance infiltrates the business in every way and that rest is bestowed upon them. I can’t wait to go back 😁“

“I came by yesterday with a friend who had never been. I got a rib tip combo and potato salad. I ate some for lunch, went by a friend house, she ate some, ate for dinner and I will eat the rest for lunch. My friend couldn't stop talking about how fresh and food it was.“

“Today was my 1st time ordering BBQ from any restaurant in Saint Louis. I'd been looking around for about a year. When I saw Reds, I knew that was the place. Right when I pulled in to the parking lot I could see the smoke coming out of the big barrel style BBQer and smell the was delicious! The staff was friendly and the BBQd Tips tasted as good as they smelled! Thanks Mr. Red, I will be back. ☺️“

“Rib Tips was tender and sauce was on-point. Staff was friendly and short wait time.“

“This is my second time getting some food from this facility. The first time the food was cooked to perfection but it wasn't seasoned. This time the food was fesh off the grill but not cooked all the way. I don't think there will be a third time.“

“Yes the food was great and I will be back thank you.“