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BEAST Craft BBQ

4.5 (794 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Pork steak, pork belly burnt ends, potato salad, cheddar mac and cheess
Rhett B.

For 10 years, I have seen a BBQ joint in Belleville, IL on Top 100 BBQ restaurants. I thought it was odd that it would be in Illinois but 17th Street BBQ in Murphysboro passed the test so let's see how Beast stacked up. I went with the 2 meat plate with pork steak, the Saturday special of pork belly burnt ends, potato salad, and cheddar mac and cheese. The flavor on the pork steak was superb with the mix of BBQ and steak. The pork belly bites overall were good but both meats suffered from the same flaws. I love BBQ and meat that just melts in my mouth. Both of these meats achieved that but there was also the other spectrum. There were moments where the meat gave my jaw a workout especially the burnt ends. I realize burnt ends are suppose to have that contrast and it might be a preference for me. But something else would be trying to cut it with plastic ware. Anyway, the highs of the meat surpassed the lows. The cheddar mac and cheese was the better of the two sides. It was superb and I highly recommend it. The potato salad was the baked potato variety. It was good but it seemed like it needed more of the conglomeration added to it to smooth out the overly potato taste. The best part of the meal were the sauces! They were leg-end-ary! The vinegar, Texas Chainsaw ( peppery), and Spicy Mustard would be among the best sauces I have had. The Standard was all right for a mild sauce. I was pleasantly surprised to see sweet tea that got the job done with my BBQ! I want to come back by and try more of Beast's BBQ!

Alicia I.

The name says it all -- Beast. Because this BBQ goes hard. We ordered a mix of ribs, brisket, wings, and sides and honestly? Every single bite delivered. The brisket was juicy and smoky with a beautiful bark. The ribs had a sticky-sweet glaze with a little heat that made them fall in the "don't talk to me, I'm busy eating" category. The wings were solid too, but the sides? Stars in their own right. The mac & cheese was creamy and topped with golden crumbs, and the Brussels sprouts were crispy with bits of pork that sent them straight to flavor heaven. The potato salad and baked beans were also strong players on the tray. The vibe is casual and cool -- think metal + wood + butcher-style chalk art on the walls. Fast, friendly service and plenty of seating made it a comfortable spot to linger. Pro tip: Don't sleep on the sauce lineup -- try them all. You'll find your favorite. Beast Craft BBQ Co. -- Belleville, IL Would I go back? Absolutely. Should you try it? Yes, and bring your appetite. Follow me @asaintives for STL-area eats, treats, and food adventures with extra sass. #BBQDoneRight #BeastBBQ #BellevilleEats #thesassysaint #FoodieLife

Brisket grilled cheese
Owen S.

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! I got the pulled pork sandwich and my mom got the brisket grilled cheese. We were both speechless because of how good it was. Price was a little high but for the quality and portion size it was definitely worth it. The Mac and cheese was breathtakingly good... service was fantastic with good recommendations and our food came out within 5 minutes of us sitting down. Classic interior with all the sports games you need at the bar!

Two meat plate. Half of a pork steak and two small pieces of Brisket. One was mostly fat
Darryl L.

The sides had no flavor. The Mac and cheese was bland and the baked beans were ok but could have been better. My meal shown was just over $20. For that price I would have expected a little more brisket. It's safe to say that I will. It be going back for another meal.

Yeah, brisket sandwich with french fries
Mark M.

While on vacation in St. Louis, we were searching for a great BBQ spot and Beast Craft BBQ Co. came highly recommended--so we made the 40-minute drive, and we're glad we did! The brisket sandwich was excellent, served on a flavorful bun with a fresh coleslaw topping. The fries were also a hit. We tried the pulled pork served on a tortilla, along with the sausage, pit beans, and more fries. The pit beans were especially tasty and full of flavor. One standout was the grilled cheese brisket sandwich--rich, cheesy, and satisfying. We also ordered the rib tips, which were good, though the ribs themselves were a bit tough and had more fat than we preferred. Overall, everything tasted great, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our visit.

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Austin S.

Real deal. That is all I have to say. This was my first time at the belleville location. I was bummed when they shut down the location in the grove as it was a regular spot I hit. In any case, the flagship location is incredible as expected. The interior has 2 primary dining areas. 1 half is small with a traditional bbq joint feel, and the other half has stools and a counter similar to a diner. I thought that was pretty cool. The food was superb. The brisket was fatty, salty, peppery, juicy. Cooked to absolute perfection. Tender and bursting with flavor. The fries are crispy, salty. Amazing. The seasoning they have on them is amazing. Oh, and their fry sauce is tangy perfection. The slaw is great. A pretty traditional slaw with a bit of mustard and vinegar behind a mayo base. Additionally, the tortillas they serve their plates with are so addictive. They crisp them up and it is amazing. The service was great also. The place was jumping for lunch, but they had ample staff to tackle the rush and keep the systems running smooth. I wish they still had the grove location because the belleville location is a small road trip for me, but well worth it.

Pulled Pork Kielbasa Pit Beans (gf) Cheddar Mac
Christopher V.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but one of the best bbq spots in America is in Belleville, Illinois! This place is amazing, truly one of the best bbq I've ever had, and I've been all over the US. It's a small restaurant, with a small dining area, and a small parking lot. Make the trip and try it for yourself, you'll be surprised.

Ribs, pulled pork, wings, fries, and Cheddar Mac

Just go here. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and were treated kindly the entire time. Split a 3 meat platter of ribs, wings, and pulled pork. Just fantastic. Everything was tender and flavorful, paired with great sauces. The place isn't large but it's not cramped.

After returning the first plate this is what they gave me. $15
Marie B.

Just a tacky overpriced low class hot mess. I don't care how good it smells or how big the pit is, it's not worth it. This is what a money dog looks like, $15 for this crap at Octoberfest, the bread was old and hard. The first order was nothing but fat, not edible, so I took it back. They gave me another order no bread. So disappointed.

Well-Fed BEAST
Jerran N.

I just don't understand the hype. I was in town for work and the locals RAVED about this place. My boss and I figured we'd stop by. First off, the hours on Yelp are incorrect and need to be fixed. This place is actually open from 11-9 everyday and not the 11-3 on some days. The service is too notch. The cashier taking orders is very friendly and she sells the food. Courtney, our waitress is TOP NOTCH! She gave us great conversation. I learned all about her 16 day trip around the world and how she wants to go back to school and move to Gatlinburg someday. (Give her a raise please). We started off sitting on the dining side but is was BLISTERING cold. An old lady and I joked about it and she advised I sit on the bar side. I took her up on her suggestion. That side was waaaayyyy warmer and food friendly. Now on to the food. OVERHYPED!! (It's nowhere near the hype) I ordered the Well Fed Beast which came with Rib Tips, Sausage, pulled pork and brisket. For sides I chose Baked Beans and bacon Mac & Cheese. The pulled pork is DRY DRY DRY. The sauce couldn't save it. I left it on the plate. The baked beans are decent. The Bacon Mac & Cheese is TRASH. It reminds me of bacon bits sprinkled over some oddly tasting noodles and cheese. The sausage was decent. The rib tips were ok as well as the brisket. Sadly I will never be returning. Food is a 1 for me. Customer service is a 5. Combine those and divide by 2 and you get a smooth 3! Courtney SAVED THIS FOR ME. I really hope Courtney reaches her dreams and I wish this place the best and added seasoning for their food.

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Pretty good good, been there for the first time last week and was a good meal. Will go back fs.

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We have been to the Beast many times and we love their food! They are very friendly and willing to help you with any questions or requests.

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Food was great! Easy laid back environment. Service was courteous. I will return there again.

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This little dive is very easy to miss and is certainly not a place that would grab your attention…read morewhen you drive by. My wife and I have driven past the place 100 times and she finally talked me into trying it out for lunch. WOW. Awesome food. We both had ribs, I went for a double order of spaghetti as my side, the wife went with green beans and yams. The portions were large and came with a cornbread muffin. Ribs were fall off the bone tender and the spaghetti was very good. I am normally not a green bean fan, but I tasted the ones my wife ordered and they were delicious! It looked like small pieces of potato and I don't know what else in them. I never eat yams but these were great. Too sweet for my taste as a side, but I had them for "dessert" after finishing my meal. Tasted more like sweet potato pie than anything and dipping the cornbread muffin in the sauce was sinfully good. EVERYTHING was home made from scratch. We were way too full to try any of the desserts (cakes, peach cobbler, sweet potato pie) but I will sample them next trip. The menu is not large but be sure to ask as there are several items available not listed. I was craving some fried chicken, which I was told was available, but I'd already ordered the ribs. I'm going for the chicken next visit....collard greens were an option (not listed) as well but I am not a fan. My ONLY con would be no butter for the muffin..but it was moist without it and after I figured out how good it tasted dipped in the yam sauce, I would not have used it had it been there !We were totally stuffed for less than $20. We are already planning to head back next week. Give this place a try...you won't regret it!!!

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