29 Best Barbeque Restaurants in St. Louis

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

“Y'all, this is the best BBQ restaurant in South City. They're always friendly, fast and the food has never been less than perfect.“

“Fantastic ribs, fast friendly family oriented environment“

“Awesome food! All sides are tasty. Beans are on the sweet side. But still yummy. Ribs are 10/10 Love the variety of sauces they provide.“

“The Smokehouse sandwich was delicious, and the blackberry martini was fabulous!“

“The food is delicious and the environment is welcoming with a vibe all its own. You definitely want to check this place out. Thank you Dalie’s for appreciating your customers and serving quality eats!“

“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!“

“Great food! Awesome service! These guys are great! They really want to make sure you are happy! Food is great! Wings, Brisket, Brisket Rueben and Pattymelt , all excellently prepared. Cassidy who usually waits on us from the bar is so nice! She is the best Bartender/ waitress because we always sit over there so we see her! Is awesome! She is a friend now and alaways makes sure we have what we need! We are happy Nubbies is here in Oakville. Tina and her husband are doing a great job! Thanks guys for making a great place to go in Oakville!“

“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 🔥♥️“

“Sharpshooter Pit and Grill in Affton Missouri always has the best BBQ in town! All of the food on the menu is always fresh and delicious! You won't go away hungry and you won't be disappointed. Great friendly staff too.“

“food was delicious! Good customer service! A must try 🔥“

“Visiting St Louis and wanted to try the Brisket, Pork, and Sausage, all were great and I loved it.“

“Ate at Cafe Smoke Shack recently. The food was fantastic. Service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive. Giant portions, well prepared & we were all extremely pleased with our meal. "Stan, Matt & Marlowe were charming and cordial to all. The owner (Matt/Chef) is one of the nicest and most hospitable folks you'll ever want to meet. Truly cares about his customers. Stay clear of Bill... Why you ask? He was a smug, rude & a disingenuous individual. Brought in six (6) people & spent over $300.00 with no other customers dining that day. He acted like he did us a favor. All of the other employees were wonderful.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.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“

“Salt + Smoke Ellisville recently hosted a Southern Wine pairing event that was nothing short of exceptional. One of the two owners personally hosted the evening, even taking the time to refill drinks, which added a personal touch to the experience. The intimate setting, with only 14 guests at the table, made the event feel exclusive and cozy, allowing us to connect with fellow diners and share plenty of laughs. The menu was a delightful journey through Southern flavors, featuring cheesy jalapeño cornbread with hot honey, a hearty seafood and sausage gumbo, smoked chicken with grits and greens, and a decadent peach cobbler with bourbon butter pecan ice cream. Each dish was served in generous portions, ensuring no one left hungry. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, contributing to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Salt + Smoke provided an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, great company, and a genuine sense of camaraderie. I highly recommend attending one of these exclusive events the next time they have one!“

“Yes, I recommend the sauce. I made the trip all the way back from Kentucky and made Kirkwood part of my route to see Marc, Mr. J himself, and get my hands on some delicious sauce.“

“Best barbecue we’ve ever had. The hot links, chicken wings, baby back ribs, beef ribs… it was all incredible. The best people running this joint! Full of love and hospitality. A limited menu as far as sides go but when you’re dang good at something you don’t need much else. All three sides are delicious. Smoked spaghetti?!?!?! Say no more. All four of my children tore it up. Wish we lived closer because we would probably be there every single week. This is a hidden gem and so underrated. Skip the bbq chains in St Louis and GO HERE!!!!“

“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“

“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!“

“Tips, Greens and Spaghetti!!! 🙌🏽“

“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. ☺️“

“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.“

“The best BBQ! You won't regret it“

“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.“