I did take-out and chose from the budget menu. It was a very small portion of brisket, but I believe it's worth the price. Way cheaper than ordering from DoorDash. The brisket is tender, corn is yummy, and I like the fried okra. I asked for the spiciest and was told hot Carolina is definitely hot. I still think it's not that spicy, but it does add a kick to it. The workers are very nice and accommodating, I was able to get what I wanted asap. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Brisket, Sweet Cut Corn, Fried Okra - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Cute spot! Smells delicious, and great service! We came in on a Monday around 3(ish)pm, and no other customers were there- we thought they were closed. We sat outside, and I really loved the ambiance out there! As far as the food goes, I ordered the small pork BBQ plate, and I was really disappointed with the pulled pork. It was really fatty & chewy, and I've never had it like that. The sides & garlic bread were delicious though. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Pork Budget Buster Pork with an added side - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Food is fine. They go heavy on the sides and leave the meat portion with much to be desired. The meat itself is good, a little salty, but tender. The fried okra is yummy! While the food was alright, our server Nico was AMAZING! Funny, kind, and thoughtful. We've got closer Bandana's to us, but I'm willing to make the drive just for Nico. He's the best! read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Fabulous!!!! I ordered 12 pounds of burnt ends and they were absolutely delicious!!!! I am so glad I ordered them!!!!! Will be ordering them again!!!!! read more

I've eaten at Bandanas for over 20 years and this visit was my last. I understand higher prices at all restaurants but this meal was worthless. I ordered a pork dinner platter with fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw was fantastic. The french fries were actually still crunchy on the inside because they were not cooked! The fries usually are crispy and really good but these weren't edible. The pulled pork was mostly the burnt sections, and those that weren't burnt consisted ofpork fat. I've never seen so much fat on pulled pork in my life. They had not trimmed off the fat, but instead they used double or triple the amount of salt that they normally do. The pork was so salty and so fatty that I wouldn't even feed it to my dog who loves bandannas. I usually have trouble eating the entire dinner platter but in this case, I'm going out to the refrigerator to see what I've there got to take care of my lingering hunger. This was a very disappointed experience. Sawmill BBQ right up the street puts them to shame. read more

A night out with the spouse worked out perfectly here. The service was quick and the food was hot. The meat was tender and tasty. Im not sure why they get $$ when the blue sign fast food place got $ when I spent the same amount at each. Who knows, I haven't seen how to rate prices. Just know that you will get full without getting robbed. read more

I have no idea how this place is so well rated. Have people not ever gone to other BBQ restaurants before? The food, compared to what you could get elsewhere, is just ok. It's just not the greatest BBQ place around and I'm glad people are enjoying it but we don't find our experience all that great. We've visited twice at this location, we've been to other Bandana's before and it's the same vibe. It just doesn't stand out. The service is on par, not a problem there although one of the two times we went we had to wait for everything, from drink orders, to refills, to coming to check up on us to see how things are going. To be fair it was fairly busy but the server wasn't in a rush. But she was nice The place is clean. It doesn't feel inviting. I think that's just the Bandana's vibe, though. There's nothing else I can say. Everything is just...three stars from me. We've given Bandana's several chances, we came to this location twice for redemption, but that last time will be our last time. There are too many other BBQ places in the area that just make for a better experience. Sorry Bandana's, we tried. read more

I'm glad they provide an alternative to fast food! It's healthier, fresher, and taste better. The best part is the staff... and I will confess the allergies are in full swing. And it if was not for Richie B, I probably would be still trying to order. Thank you Richie. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - 1oz Turkey, naked Baked Potato, and Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Waitresses were extremely rude, as well as the pulled chicken nachos "if you could even call them that" had no chicken on it.

I had a one-on-one lunch today with my manager and he chose the restaurant. We arrived during the height of the lunch rush but were seated immediately and our waitress came by a minute or two later for drink orders. For main, I'm still doing my keto diet and chose the roast turkey with cole slaw and green beans. It didn't take more than ten minutes to arrive. It was a good portion of turkey that was hot and moist. Delicious and yes, I did add a bit of one of the table sauces to it. The green beans were a bit mushy and the cole slaw was wet but crunchy. The sides let down what would have been a perfect meal. Service was spot on and friendly. Price was right. I'd have lunch here again. [Review 17265 overall - 167 in Missouri - 783 of 2022.] read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Table sauces at Bandana's, Ballwin - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

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Service was good, food was just ok, but the ribs were EXTREMELY salty. The saltiest ribs I've ever had in my life!

The service was very good and the server was very attentive. I ordered a combo of Ribs and Burnt Ends. The ribs were very good, tender and flavorful. The burnt ends should not have been served. Several chunks of meat were so dried out that I could not even cut them with a knife. I showed them to the server who immediately took them to the manager and brought me new ones. The new ones were better, but still tough. You can tell that there is a problem with BBQ when they coat them with an excessive amount of sauce. I have had burnt ends at this restaurant before and they were great. I guess I should have quit while I was ahead. Not sure if I will return to this restaurant for a while. BTW, the manager never came to my table to apologize for what was served. read more

The ribs and brisket were delicious! Not the best I ever had, but certainly yummy and worth it. Macaroni and fries were of normal quality but the variety of bbq sauces really make the experience! Our waitress was sweet and helpful. Very laid back restaurant. read more

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It was great service I had very good food that pleased my stomach. It was a great time. can't wait to come again. our server was so nice to our family. read more

Always consistent. Great bar b que. Friendly service. Clean atmosphere. Wish they had better desserts.

Food and service were SUPERB!! My hostess was amazing kind and generous! Food was nice and hot. Very clean restaurant including kitchen and restrooms. This was my first time EVER visiting this establishment and let me tell you.. I'm going back. To sit in and get serviced. They most definitely have the DRIP! Including the Queen cooking it up! Thank you all for a wonderful first experience! read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Off the starter menu, Chicken nachos and fried Okra. - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Food was delicious ordered 2 lbs ribs and brisket. Everything was melt in your mouth tender! With or without bbq sauce not needed.

We arrived at 8:15 and two hours later eating, disappointing, the manager took care of the tab and we will not be back... The whole place needs reviewed by ownership!! Not good read more

Friendly, delicious BBQ, reasonable prices. Great to order online and pickup to be the hero for summer gatherings.

Food was really good. I had the ribs, baked beans and green beans and everything was excellent!

Stopped at the Bandana Bbq in Baldwin,Mo. For lunch today. Completely out of House Chardonnay a d no soup, can't recommend. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Stopped at Bandannas BBQ for lunch today, no house chardonnay or soup, can't recommend. - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Exceptional and friendly service, with delicious BBQ. The only problem I encountered was thinking I could eat much more than I could. But ordering the three meat pairing allowed me to sample several items. And the sides (corn, baked potato and applesauce). I ordered the smoked sausage, ribs (and added an extra rib) and "beef" (apparently not brisket- not sure what it was) and enjoyed everything. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Ribs, sausage and beef - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Literally only two dudes in the kitchen at 6pm on a Monday night. Avoid this place if you've got places to be.

We've been going here for a few years now and love it. The staff is amazing. Food is good. They have a kids menu and crayons to keep the kids occupied until the food comes. They can handle larger groups and it's never too crowded. Frankly it's one of the best restaurants in the area, which is probably why the place next door had to close! read more

Yes, this is a chain but it has become my go-to place for BBQ in the St Louis area. I really enjoy Texas style BBQ vs Kansas City or St Louis style and think this place reflects what I liked about Texas BBQ best. We don't normally stay and eat but when we do it is usually off normal timings. I mean go before or after lunch or dinner - avoid the rushes. The place is clean, the staff friendly and as chatty as you want to me. We usually get 2-3 lbs of Pulled pork to go. We like the variety of sauces offered so everyone at home gets their favorite choice. read more

Bandana's Bar-B Q - Ballwin - Dining area - Barbeque Near Me - Ballwin, Missouri

Stopped on Sunday September 12 for some BBQ It wasn't busy at all maybe 3 other families, it was such a beautiful day we decided to sit outside. The waitress (Elizabeth) wasn't a very attentive waitress she messed up our drink order and had to wait 15 min for another one, by the time we got our food there was 4 more families dining outside, we noticed that we needed to flag her down she would take care of one table and forget about the other never got if we needed anything else. Overall the food was delicious but the service was bad. read more

Delicious! We went to visit my sister and her family in MO and my brother who had visited prior to us recommended this place! We got turkey and brisket and baked beans and cole slaw and lots of BBQ sauce! Everything was perfect and delicious!!! read more

Perhaps just a rough understaffed Saturday night? We have frequented Bandana's for years. Every time everything has been good. Tonight there were maybe 8 tables full in the entire place. We had a young man for our server and he was just terrible. We had to ask for refills, had to ask for boxes, then he forgot a box, had to ask for the check. He got distracted very easily for a non-busy restaurant. Perhaps he was new and will do a better job. Food was good. No complaints there. Sat by the window and had to kill literally kill five different flies that were obsessed with our window. That was ridiculous. Someone needs to invest in some sort of fly catcher at this establishment. May return but not for awhile. read more

Sorry folks no pictures today for this meal, we were to hungry and forgot. This is a convenient comfy restaurant and the staff is super friendly. I had the beef and pork plate with 2 sides ( bbq beans and potato salad) and 2 slices of garlic toast. Super yummy. This is a very family friendly restaurant and the do serve beer . read more

This is a staple for St. Louis barbecue, can get it quick, it's delicious, I highly recommend sampling all of the different meats.

Been close to Bandana's for most of my life and for one reason or another, I just never went more than occasionally. Since I moved recently, I drive past this one every day at least a few times. It has really become my go-to place. I love their smoked turkey so much, I rarely get anything else. Kudos to Bandana's for not taking the "supply chain" opportunity to gouge the daylights out of us. I generally get the small plate, which is about $11 or so, particularly at lunchtime. I just don't know anywhere else that has smoked turkey this good. Sides: I love baked potatoes, and theirs come out just about perfect every time, although I wish they offered bacon bits. And don't laugh, but the applesauce is just amazing too. Nice and chunky, always cold. And to top it off, they give me 2 slices of bread, even with the small platter. I just cannot get enough of this place, although the Maryland Heights location is just as good. read more

Went there yesterday evening. No manager that I could see. We waited to be seated and they kept telling us someone would be with us but everyone was to busy to seat us. We finally left. I don't think anyone saw us leave or cared. We will go back later and hopefully have better service. read more

I am giving two stars because we have been here before and found the food pretty good. Tonight, though, it was 75% inedible. Nachos were nothing but old tortilla chips absolutely drenched in sugary barbecue sauce and covered in bland yellow cheese. They were supposed to have meat, but I only saw two pieces of pinkie-sized chicken in the whole large order, soaked in sugar sauce. The Brunswick stew was disgusting--a vegetable soup in a tan sauce that smelled and tasted like halitosis. I never met a soup or stew I didn't like, but this stuff was so foul I was afraid to give it to my dogs. To be fair, my husband liked the potato salad and ate the burnt ends he ordered, but even they came heavily pre-sauced in the same sweet stuff. (He wanted the spicy Carolina mustard sauce we keep at home.) This place needs to get their act together. read more

Where do I start? While the food is outstanding this location needs a brush up on customer service. When you place an order for 5:30 it shouldn't be 5:50 when you finally get your order. A simple note of "we are running 20 min. behind" would make sense. Then I find I was given the wrong order. Drive back to store and had spoken on phone about the wrong order and told I will get my original. Get back to store and wait another 10 min. Just as order was being packaged they get calls and take other orders instead of asking to hold to finish mine. Another 5 min. goes by. Needless to say we were still missing an apple sauce and the baked potato wasn't loaded as ordered. Think they should close and learn customer service all over. I know the Seitz family who started Bandana's and they would be horrified with this experience. Sad. read more

Just picked up curbside order from this location. Got home and enjoying one of best meals we have had in very long time. Brisket is as tender as butter. Hubby happy with his order of ribs. Big baked potatoes and the fried corn and fried okra excellent as well. Got all the condiments right we asked for. Oh did I mention the bread? It was plentiful as well. Staff friendly and helpful on the phone. THANK YOU!! Best Bandanas BBQ in St. Louis. YUM!! read more

I got a pick up order only once so far. Catfish, okra, potato. Everything was cooked great.

We like the budget menu, all menu options (including tea or diet Dr Pepper), great staff, nice outdoor patio with option to sit under roof shade and this place even has plenty of parking. read more

Drive downtown to sample "authentic" BBQ in a divey place, only to be disappointed. Bandana's is much closer to me and, as it turns out, has better quality meat and bigger pieces. I also like the choice of sauces at the table. The convenient roll of paper towels on the table is pure genius. Sweet corn is flavorful. My favorite dish is the chicken platter. read more

Went to this Bandana's tonight and got some delicious smoked barbecue. Service was great and the people are nice. What more can you ask.

My friend was in town and she was craving BBQ so I took her here since this place is a hidden gem and I have been coming in here for years! It is not the most fanciest of places but this is a place where you can come and eat the best ribs and no one will care if you lick your fingers right afterwards (j/k) but still, you must come here if you like BBQ and you are in the West County area! I ordered their ribs platter which was cheap for only $12.99 and you get ribs and 2 sides! I got their corn and baked potato and it was quite tasty! read more