I was on a road trip with my sister from downtown STL, and she had to charge her car. I walked in and was greeted by this nice woman, asked her if I could just use the restroom and buy a lemonade. Immediately pointed me to the restroom and when I came out, they gave me a lemonade and said it was on them. Hospitality is on point and even though I didn't buy any food, they still gave me and my sister a free drink because of the long road trip. Highly recommend this location! read more

We went after the lunch rush. Service was super fast. Staff was very friendly. I got the pulled pork sandwich and my coworker got the loaded potato. Both were pretty good. I like that they give you 5 sauces on every table so you can pick your own journey. That being said, the actual meat without any sauce was a little dry. I am bias because I live in Texas, so this was a good stop for my hunger, but not my favorite. I'm partial nowadays to Texas bbq, but figured it worth trying a new spot in a different state. It doesn't compare much, unfortunately. read more

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

Food was good, waitress was friendly, prices were decent. Would definitely go again if in the area

After driving 11 hrs, Stopped in Rolla,MO and hotel clerk suggested this place... I was like Daaaaayuummm!! D'Lish! Is putting it nicely! The ribs were soft and well seasoned, the baked beans were to die for (wow, I'm literally reminiscing) the baked potatoes were soft and loaded just how I like it!! It was takeout, process was fast, easy, & on point! When I arrived the place was clean & host was a delight! Thank you for such a short but Great experience read more

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Rolla - 1/2 Slab Of Smoked Ribs Baked Potato Bar-B-Q Beans... - Barbeque Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

If I could give zero stars I would. The only bright spot was the wait staff. The bathrooms were leaking a sewage smell. If I used the restroom first, I would not have stayed. I ordered the half order of nachos which were an unrecognizable meat (it was supposed to be chicken) doused in sauce on top of chips put in a warmer to melt the cheese with a side of sour cream. Not appetizing to look at or eat. My son's meal was decent but nothing special. I have to add, the Tesla charging station was a nice bonus. But if you're hungry, bypass this stop and go to the next. Not worth the stop. read more

Location; right off the Freeway en route to Ohio in Rolla, MO the place has plenty of parking and large dining area. Lovely rustic restaurant, and plenty of seating. I was told prior to arrival that this town has some great BBQ. Food; I ordered the small plate of ribs, which were great and cooked perfectly with a great flavor. The table included every BBQ sauce you could want from sweet/smoky to spicy, so I mixed several flavors and enjoyed my sauce for the ribs. The sides I ordered were the mac and cheese, which were very good perfect amount of cheese with cole slaw, which is homemade per the Server, the slaw was crisp and fresh and with a perfect blend of sauce not to sweet. Adult beverage, I ordered a glass of Chardonney and the house brand I was served was perfect. We did order a Chocolate dessert, and let me tell you it was mouth watering and if we were not already packed in all cars with no space I would have taken some orders to go. Service; Our server Casey, was great, friendly and patient. read more

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Stopped to use Tesla chargers at lunchtime. $28 for 2 people and pleasantly full. 6 different types of bbq sauces and great food.

Don't fall for the hype of any good reviews , bbq is dry as a bone so is the chicken, brisket is more like tri tip and a dry one at that, fries were spongy and old tasting ,the wait was long for Our takeout. Overall it was a huge waste of money and I'm pretty forgiving with food I've worked in service my whole life. Unfortunately the only other bbq we could find in that area is in the cuts so if you don't have time To travel this is the only other one around . I wish this was good because it is so close to all the hotels and it was busy, all I kept thinking was how everyone was leaving disappointed and probabaly 70+ dollars in the hole. The pros I can think of is staff was friendly and the slaw and potato salad were decent. read more

Stopped by here because we needed to charge our Tesla at the supercharger along our route. Figured we'd grab dinner also. Walk in- Famous Daves feel to it. Ordered and food was ready in time before our Tesla was done charging. I got the brisket, fries, string beans and bread. My husband got the sausage, bread, corn and salad. It was good but not very flavorful. Especially for bbq. The sauce was flavorful. Definitely a convenient location. Workers were very friendly and the food was prepared quickly. read more

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

Ice on lots of the sidewalks. BE CAREFUL! and it's been days since the snow, guys! I'll bet this is a huge liability. edited to add: I'm not sure who's responsible for emptying the trash carts adjacent to the Tesla chargers but both were overflowing when I was there today. read more

The service was great. Prices are reasonable and the ribs were amazing. Good variety of BBQ sauces to choose from as well.

I ordered carryout of the burnt ends, sweet corn and cole slaw. I will have say, their cole slaw was pretty good. It had the right amount of sweetness to it! Their corn was pretty decent and the bread was a little on the salty end. The burnt ends was nicely seasoned but not really tender. A few of the pieces of burnt ends melted in my mouth like like butter but majority of them were really chew. I really wished the meat was more tender and soft. They prepared my order in a timely manner as well! read more

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Rolla - Burnt ends, Cole slaw, and sweet corn - Barbeque Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

I like this friendly, inexpensive and casual place. Brisket & ribs are what everyone says they do best, but they've got a good menu with lots of options. Sometimes I get the brisket sandwich and sometimes the plate, depending on how hungry I am. Their original sauce is the best, but they've got 1/2 dozen sauces to try. The service is attentive and helpful, and it just feels homey and comfy inside. The smoky aroma of BBQ helps too! Tesla superchargers in parking lot. read more

We had the ribs and the burnt ends, both were very good. Our sides: sweet potato fries, apple sauce, cole slaw. All were excellent as well as the garlic bread. We will definitely be back. Our waitress Crystal and Bruce the manager were both top notch and very welcoming. We will be back! read more

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Rolla - Smoked ribs & burnt ends platters. - Barbeque Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

After waiting more than 20 minutes while the place had only five other customers, the BBQ pork and turkey of my combo plate were only lukewarm and lacked any hint of smoke flavor. The baked potato was also so lukewarm that the scoop of butter places on top only softened slightly but did not melt. Servers talked a lot but were more focused in chatting with each other than engaging with dining customers. Also didn't help my impression to see young male server use restroom and not do more than run his hands under water (no soap) for three seconds. read more

Our waitress was excellent, I had the brisket and pork combo with one rib added, the bbq just mediocre - nothing to write home about. The baked potato was very good. If I went back, I'd probably try a stuffed potato. read more

We were warmly and seated by Jackie and proceeded to be amazed by the menu selections. I never knew FriedStringBeans was a thing and HONEY they are BOMB!! They have a great selection of items and the bbq sauce selection was good. Don't be alarmed the Spicy BBQ sauce isn't spicy UNLESS ours was mis-filled. We took my son there to re-up before graduation from basic training. The ambiance is classic cowboy. My favorite piece was the horse collar mirror, it's not for sale I tried. If you are hungry for great food, even better prices I highly suggest Bandanas. If I'm ever in Rolla again please believe I'll be eating here again. Family pleaser! read more

My wife and I had lunch here while waiting for our car to charge at the nearby Tesla superchargers. Our car was able to fully charge before we could get our lunch and finish it. Service was slow as they looked to be badly understaffed. Part of the problem IMHO was the number of carry out orders coming and going. Our server was handling one side of the restaurant with the bar and all these carry out orders. I am sure it was chaotic in the kitchen trying to keep up as well. It took 40 minutes from the time we ordered to get our lunch. We split an order of a half a slab of ribs with baked beans, coleslaw and garlic bread. The ribs were just fine with the meat coming off the bone easily. We experimented with the five types of BBQ sauce on the table to enhance their flavor. Their baked beans were sweet tasting and I didn't care for them. The coleslaw though was enjoyable and tasted fresh. I don't usually care for it but theirs was good. The garlic bread was on the stale side and not even warm. read more

This restaurant was across the street from my hotel. It was getting late and I was tired and hungry, and the reviews looked good so I decided to give it a try. Not being from the area I didn't know it but Bandana's BBQ is a restaurant chain. I ordered the ribs, sausage, and brisket plate with a side salad and fries. The brisket was ok, sliced pretty thin, probably overcooked. No smoke ring and for me, I needed to add a little bbq sauce. The sausage was much better. It was tasty and kinda made up for the brisket. The ribs, on the other hand, were really good. I was surprised. The flavor was there, not overcooked, just the right amount of bite to it. The meat didn't exactly fall off the bone, but I didn't have to wrestle with it either. Just the way I like it. The big surprise for me was the lemon vinaigrette. I've never tasted anything like that. It was really good. It had a lemony vinegary flavor. Not sure how to describe it. I had a pretty good laugh when I asked the friendly young lady that served me for a meat recommendation. She told me that she couldn't give me a recommendation because she didn't eat meat!! LOL!! Id go back for the ribs and the lemon vinaigrette. read more

We took a seat at the bar and Ranee took expert care of us and our order. She explained the menu and the restaurant cuisine style to us, suggested a few of her favorites and made us feel at home and VERY welcome. She was pretty busy handling the carry-out orders and the bar, yet we were never a moment away from a refill or anything else that we needed. She's a rock star! The menu is pretty large and is dominated by hickory-smoked meat. Everything that's smoked is served 'naked,' that is without sauce; precisely the way we like it! The Smokin' Hubster had the two combo plate with smoked pork and smoked sausage. His sides were BBQ beans and coleslaw, the classic BBQ accompaniments. I wanted something a bit lighter because the garlic bread looked and smelled heavenly, meaning I wanted to eat every bite on my plate! I enjoyed the smoked turkey with fried okra and French fries. Make no mistake, the French fries were there so I could try all of the sauces; no way I was coating that beautiful meat! And that fried okra? I'm a big fan! Anyone curious should definitely give it a try. The available sauces are Sweet and Smoky, KC Style (molasses-based), Chicago Sweet (pineapple-based), Hot, Spicy (a mix of Hot and Original) and Original. All were very tasty and work well blended together! The worst part of the meal was an over-bearing manager-type (maybe an assistant?) that not only hovered constantly but actually interrupted our private conversation TWICE for no discernible reason. Watch out for the tall young man that can't seem to leave the customers and staff alone! If he's in training, he certainly needs more. If he's not, then he's performing his work poorly. I felt hassled and bothered by him. Should we visit again - chances are good since The Hubster is an MS&T student - we will steer clear of this guy! read more

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A reason why I rated Bandana's Bar-B-Q 5 stars is because I love their BBQ sandwiches, and their BBQ sauce. The waiters & waitresses are really nice and I love their food. Great Ambiance. Written by: The food critic, Harrison Allen read more

Amazing affordable food! They have a tesla supercharger in the parking lot and as Tesla owners, we always stop here to charge just for the food! read more

Wife and I went to bandannas and the food was awesome. The service was great this time I had no issues good place keep up the good work.

Decent BBQ while charging my Tesla!! Brisket and Sausage are the best! Not much in the way of adult beverages and the place seems a bit empty and bare, but enjoyed the meal. Exterior, near entrance also smelled a bit like a dead animal, soo overall order takeout, hold ur nose while you walk in and then eat in your car! read more

We were heading home from Arkansas and stopped here because my brother was craving barbecue. We had never heard of it, but once I walked in, it had a Famous Dave's feel to it. We ordered our items to go and enjoyed it once we got home. We ordered the2 combo plate, burnt ends and brisket, came with 2 sides. We chose Coleslaw and beans. They serve it with garlic toast. It was plenty for me and my husband to share. The meats were tender and flavorful. My brother had the 3 plate combo and added the sausage, which he enjoyed very much. read more

Staying in town overnight for work, wanted Bbq for dinner. Saw this place and figured why not. Ordered brisket sandwich, side of bbq beans and Mac & cheese, along with some smoked sausage. It was priced slightly on the high side but I was hungry. At the end of the meal, I'm hoping it was just an off day for them... but the brisket was nothing to write home about. It was fairly chewy and lacking a lot of flavor. I drowned it with bbq sauce to at least fill my belly. The beans and Mac & cheese were alright. Top notch? Not quite. Now, the sausage... that was the highlight of my dinner. Servers were quick and attentive to me and kept my drinks filled. Would I come back? Maybe... read more

Stopped by the Rolla, MO location during our road trip up to St. Louis after searching high and low for a celiac-friendly restaurant off route 44! We had a great time, our server Cayla was wonderful and accommodating for our one celiac party member. They have a gluten-free menu that lists the meats, sides and condiments that are gluten-free -- including mentioning that ALL Bandana's Bar-B-Q sauces are gluten free! (We loved the KC style sauce the most, too.) For those that CAN have gluten, the garlic bread was soooo good - crisp and buttery. Definitely worth the stop if you're passing through! read more

OH YES! Stopped by on my way back from Chicago and I was looking for a place that was immediately off the highway. This was not only super convenient, but totally delicious! I was with my dad so we ordered all kinds of meats and sides and they were all great. They have several sauces and I liked several of them, and couldn't decide on a favorite. The service was excellent, and they were hospitable. Don't order what you can eat because the leftovers are definitely great for the road if you're on a long trip. read more

We had great service at this place, solid BBQ with a variety of delicious sauces on the table. Loved the baked beans as well. Friendly people, great place to stop in. We liked that we felt pretty "light" after the meal, which isn't our usual experience with BBQ (though we did split it). Next time we'd try the potato salad instead of the Mac and cheese. read more

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Rolla - 1/2 slab with baked beans and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Rolla, Missouri

Great BBQ! Service was great. The next time I want barbecue this will be the place I go. read more

We live close to Bandanas and we're their often. Never had a bad meal or experience in 7 years!

My favorite bbq around. Pulled pork is delicious and not fatty/ the budget buster a great value. The fries are always great. Staff always friendly! read more

I really didn't want to knock off a star or even update this review negatively but I cannot believe they got rid of sweet potato fries. YES, I am that upset about it because I love getting their chicken lunch portion with sweet potato fries and fried corn. On Sunday, there's not many restaurants opened around Saint Robert-Rolla area so we decided to go to Bandana's new to the pleasant past two experiences. However, it was not a very good one this third time around. We went inside, got sat at a booth, and our waitress came over to take our drink orders. Soon after she came back, we ordered our usual which was when she gave me the disturbing news that they had taken sweet potato fries off the menu, and my mom got a small beef order. About 20 minutes later we got our food. My chicken was unbelievably dry, my corn was soaked in oil, and their meats- beef, turkey, pork, ribs were all extremely dry as well. I don't know if it was just that day or what but everything was so dry and was definitely not worth the money we spent. I'm giving it 3 stars because the service was great and the past two times were better. However, I don't think we will be back. read more

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Last 2 times I've been here, no TV's. I believe this place is struggling. Food is normally good but bar seating must have working TV's.

Tonight was the first time I have eaten here and if I weren't passing through, I would eat here again. I got the pork sandwich and it was delicious. It was tender and the smoke flavor was great. The bun it came with was perfect. read more

Average fair with buckaroo ambiance... Ordered the pick 2 platter and chose the sausage and pork. The pork was a bit dry and sausage had good flavor but the casing was very tough. The highlights of the meal was the beans and sweet tea. Both had good flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness. Price and ambiance were on par but with all the choices for BBQ I would try another business before returning...this one does not make the list. read more

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Good bbq, but a bit pricey. A pretty good sauce and tender meaty brisket. I always judge a bbq place by smelling the smoke as you enter the bldg. read more

What a cute restaurant! I love the theme. The only reason I gave it four stars was because the salad was pretty basic. It was just lettuce turkey and a couple cherry tomatoes. I guess I expected a little more. My wife got the ribs and pulled pork which she truly enjoyed. Our waitress was very nice and quick to all our needs. read more

Excellent bbq, fair prices, great customer service. Would recommend over dickeys bbq all day long.

I heard a lot of good things about this place, it's good, not the best in my opinion. I like my shredded pork to be more moist, long waiting for take out so you should call in advance to pickup! read more