We're Outside just made my Memorial Day Week-End Complete. I enjoyed a fork tender pork steak with…read morea side of Baked Beans and Mac-n-Cheese. Typically I am not a white bread person, but the two slices that came with my meal were soft and fresh. I was able to make a small sandwich with leftovers from the large steak, for lunch the next day. It's a small operation, you place your order at one window and when your number is called, you pick it up at the next one. Everything is, "outside" hence the name of the business. I always get mine to-go, but there's plenty of outside seating available. If you dine on their patio, they've go great music playing. The kind you'd play at your very own backyard party. The service is exactly what you'd expect from a local mom & pop type business. It is personable and just downright friendly. It's also a black owned business. So get out and support a minority and locally owned business.

Very good food and service pork steaks are to die for thank you keep up the good work.read more

We recently discovered this new restaurant in Maryville, located at the previous Plan, Shop, Live…read morelocation. They're currently doing a soft opening so we decided to give them a try. Their menu is small but well chosen. They have plates and sandwiches with a choice of pulled pork or pulled brisket and ribs are available on the plates. They also have hamburgers and specials such as smoked meatloaf. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our visit. The restaurant is small but bright and cheerful. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich with fries and brisket sandwich with hush puppies and they also shared with me a sample of their smoked meatloaf. The pulled pork sandwich had a generous amount of meat and was quite tasty. The fries are home style, tasting like they were freshly cut and while they had good flavor, they weren't crispy at all so the wife and I didn't really care for them much. The brisket sandwich also had a generous amount of meat and great flavor though I would have enjoyed it more if it was sliced rather than pulled. The hush puppies may have actually been the star of the show, some of the best I've ever eaten, crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. HOWEVER, they have diced bell peppers in them so you won't like them if you're not a fan of bell peppers. Without the diced pepper, I believe they'd be a hit with EVERYONE. Finally, the meatloaf. It's moist and has great flavor marred only by just a tiny hint of bitterness, the kind you get on your smoker when the smoke is a bit too dark rather than "clean" smoke. It's not enough to prevent me from ordering it again though. Give this new business a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed, As a new business, they're sure to experience growing pains but they have all of the ingredients to be a success. Let's help them succeed!

The brisket was delicious! The hush puppies were yummy! The potato salad was pretty good, too! I…read morebrought that home to season it. The carrot cake was spectacular! I can't wait to try the banana pudding. Friendly staff! Very clean!

This was honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The menu is pure false…read moreadvertising. I ordered catfish, and they brought me tilapia like I wouldn't notice the difference. Completely unacceptable. They were out of every basic drink no sodas at all and handed us water in cheap red plastic cups. On top of that, the building was freezing, like they didn't care if customers were comfortable. The service was horrible. Our server had an attitude, moved slow, and acted like serving us was a problem. The entire place felt unprofessional, unorganized, and not ready to serve anybody. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money. Lovett's Soul Food is an embarrassment at this point. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I want say me and my family love lovers soul food it's like family when u go in and one of the best…read morehome cooked meals u get for a amazing price thank u from my family to your please stay around for many years to come sincerely Melissa Honchell

I finalllllly checked out JJ's on a recent Friday for lunch and had a hard time deciding what to…read moretry first but ultimately settled on their porksteak plate with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes & baked beans to go. My order was ready and wrapped up in about 3 minutes and still piping hot when I got home. I really loved everything I had - the bone in the porksteak had fallen out it was so tender. I would definitely order the potatoes and beans again but will probably want to branch out to try some of the other sides the next time I go. The porksteak was pretty saucy so I would recommend asking for that on the side if you don't like a ton of sauce on your BBQ. The staff was super friendly and the inside is pretty bare bones with simple table & chair set up but clearly kept very clean. There were 3 tables of people eating when I came in. I'm not 100% sure, but I do think I saw at the check out that you get a discount if you pay in cash (I know some other local places pass on card processing fees to customers so not unheard of). I paid in cash and my plate was $13 and well worth it! I'll definitely be back to try the ribs or brisket soon!

I recently made my first visit to JJ's and left very impressed…read more I largely went to try out their pork steak, which I have been told stand among the best and most tender in the area. Unfortunately, they were sold out of pork steaks by the time I arrived (understandable considering it was an hour before close). I made an audible to the 1/2 BBQ chicken, which was awesome in its own right. The most impressive part of the meal to me was the green beans. I have high standards for green beans but they knocked my socks off. The mac n' cheese was solid. The service was fast and friendly. The inside is not anything too fancy (when is it ever at a barbecue place?) but was clean and had plenty of space.

Chicken, Fries and Cheese curds were delicious! Ordered a combo and when I ordered a Diet cola I…read morewas told they were out of diet. I am diabetic so I needed the sugar free so my wife and I neither one got a drink after paying for it. The place is small and only has 2 tables. The place just needs to be dressed up a bit!

My husband wanted to try something new so we decided to try Heaterz chicken since we were in the…read morearea. Upon arrival, the place appeared ti be closed. There was only one car on the lot, and it didn't look like the lights were on. Another vehicle showed up and went to the door. Lo and behold they were open. We followed suite and went inside. The young man at the counter didn't greet us. So we opted to use the self service kiosk. We already browsed the menu ahead of time to make everything easy. We both ordered the chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with 1 side and a breadstick. You can choose what flavor you want, so i opted to get the Nashville hot (Spicy). We waited about 10 minutes before we got our food, i checked my bag to ensure everything was correct and headed home. The food was still piping hot once we got home. The Sandwich was juicy, and tender. Seasoned well, and not overly spicy. The fries were crispy, but yet still soft in the middle. They were little spiral cut fries. The breadstick was soft, and fluffy and the Parmesan drizzle on top added extra flavor. The Nashville street corn was delicious. The Parmesan drizzle was a great added touch. I would add a little salt to add some flavor/seasoning and some shredded Parmesan for extra texture. There are two small tables inside for those who want to dine in. There are also a few slot machines for those who like to play slots. It's painted black so it makes the place feel small and dark. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely worth giving them a try.

The meat was fall off the bone tenders, the potatoes were smooth and buttery and the baked beans…read morewere delicious!! Everything was so flavorful, it tasted as if every single thing was smoked. First time trying and won't be my last, especially because I wasn't able to try the Mac n cheese this go round. Sooo good!

I was getting gas, it was supper time, I looked up and there was this barbecue place. I got there…read morejust before closing. I got a sriracha slaw brat and pulled pork sandwich. They piled it on. Both were great . Great place to go for barbecue.

Love this place, the burgers are amazing! I also recommend the fried pickles, and I love they give…read moreyou a fortune cookie!

I finally tried a Hot Dog at Burger Bar and it was as delicious as their burgers. It was National…read moreHog Dog Day and I thought it was the perfect time to give one a try. Their dogs are 12" and All Angus Beef. It was served in a 12" bun that was lightly toasted. They have a variety of Specialty Dogs to choose from, but I went with a plain dog with onion & relish. Once the dog arrived at my table, I added, mustard and ketchup. Yes, I like ketchup on my hot dogs. The dog came with a side of crispy fries and the portion was just the right size of a serving. My server was the same one I have had numerous times for burgers. He has always been friendly and attentive. Being a single diner, he gave me the same attention that he was giving to his tables of 2 and 4. If you're a game of chance person, they've got several video gaming machines for you to play. The ambiance is plain and simple, nothing fancy. You're here for burgers and dogs and that is what you'll enjoy.

When I parked I thought if this bbq tastes half as good as it smells, I made a great decision for…read morelunch. And yes it was a great decision. I ordered a wing meal with potato salad and spaghetti. I ordered my wings sauced and they were sauced just right for my preference. They were not lacking in sauce and they were not drowning in sauce, but there was enough sauce to soak my bread some, which is just how I like it. I also purchased a separate order of wings without sauce. Looking at the un sauced wings they were noticeably seasoned. They were really good without the sauce which is usually how I eat my bbq but when I order again In my opinion certain meals are a matter of preference. This meal was definitely my preference. It reminded me bbq I ate growing up but better. The best way to describe the wings and/or sauce. The wings were well done with a smoky flavor with very slight heat on the backend. My friend ordered a wing plate without the sauce and he echoed my sentiment. All the food was good including the potato salad and spaghetti. I understand potato salad a spaghetti are a matter of preference to some, I liked them both. Overall, The food was excellent. Customer service was good. Everyone when came into contact with were friendly and open to questions we had. I will return again and maybe purchase some caramel cake with my meal.

This business has been around for five years at a few locations throughout the metro east. They…read morerecently moved to their East St. Louis spot and been gaining compliments and new customers. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a smile and a sight of happy patrons. There are two tables for dining but it's mostly carry outs. I looked over the menu then decided on The Voodoo Noodles for $13. It included some mixed veggies, noodles, bbq chicken or pork pieces but you can get both for $16. It was definitely different but in a good way. I plan to return and try some other items. I heard the rib tips and bbq sauce were outstanding. I shall see soon.