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    Greg J.

    First time visit. I arrived on Friday a little after noon and the parking lot was packed. Also a line to order. The dining area is kind of like a shed attached to the kitchen. I was there on a chili day and it was quite cozy. WARNING no public restrooms! There is a Porto potty in the parking lot, so be prepared if you are visiting from out of the area. You order at a window and they call your name at another. The line moves a little slow but orders come out fairly quickly. You can see them slicing up the meats from the order window. Everything I saw being sliced looked good. I got a half rack of ribs. I think that was 7 bones. A pretty substantial serving. The first thing I noticed was the bark on the meat. They put a pretty thick coating of rub on the meat before it is smoked and it tastes so good. I had asked for bbq sauce (you do have to ask), but after tasting the meat I'd say adding sauce detracts from the taste. The rib meat was extremely tender, not common with smoked ribs, but extremely fatty. So the meat was outstanding but all the fat knocked it down a notch to me. I guess the fattiness snd tenderness are related, but it was still a little much. I had hoped that the had Texas red chili. They did have chili the day I went, but they called it brisket chili. It was pretty good. Honestly I was full from the ribs and took most of the chili home. It had just the right amount of heat. I had creamed corn and bbq beans for sides. I over did it here and should have canceled at least one side. The creamed corn was outstanding. I'm not sure I've ever had better. The cream was very thick and extremely well seasoned. I'd stop in again just for this alone. The beans were, I think, very molasses based. I didn't really care for them and wouldn't get them again. I will definitely return. Not sure I'd get ribs. Probably should try brisket at a Texas bbq place.

    Robert H.

    Been wanting to try Blazing Trails Texas BBQ for awhile now and finally got to get out there. Let's start with all the good. The prices are on point. It has been the best Q I've had in southern Illinois other than mine. ( I'm kinda biased) the sauce was great all the meat was good when I was all I did order all the meat. Only did 2 sides apple slaw was good. The smoke Mac and cheese had good flavor but noodles a little over cooked for myself. The bad They are only open 2 days a week to start. Then and it's hard to keep turkey moist but it was good. So I would recommend great atmosphere great people and good food.

    Jasmon C.

    The stars of the show, that Dayum bologna sammmich, the Mac cheese, and the jalapeno cheddar sausage....FYEEEE... These 3 stole everything...Put a lil of that hot BBQ sauce on the bologna sandwich...I also ordered burnt ends, half rack ribs (didn't know they would be baby backs), and baked beans... The ends are a strong 3 start..They would be a 4 if they would leave the sauce off.. The ribs are a 3 star.. And the baked beans, it's a strong nahhhh for me...Those beans aren't beanin.. Not welcome at the cook out.. however, the ambiance is stupe tho...I would build it at the house..

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    Dylan W.

    Let's get one thing straight. I LOVE barbecue, and this, is DAMN good barbecue. Walking in for the first time, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, and we had some regulars come in behind us, so we let them pass us in line while we looked at the menu, trying to decide what to eat, because we wanted to try everything they had. We mentioned we were unsure, and one of the regulars said "oh you can't go wrong with anything here." I was pensive at first because of the lack of a major internet presence, but their Facebook page is really well done and they really know what they are doing with barbecue. We ended up settling on the brisket nachos, bread pudding, Cowboy Mac with burnt ends, and a 1/3 pound of brisket. We will DEFINITELY be coming back, as everything was fresh and excellent. Service was really fast as well. They recently added covered seating, and it was a quite comfortable temperature inside when it was rather cold outside. We will a DEFINITELY be coming back, as this is easily some of the best food I've had in Southern Illinois so far, as well as being some of the best barbecue I have ever had period.

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    Great BBQ. Family run. Counter service. Down-home country vibe. Brisket, burnt ends and smoked turkey were all great.

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    We were tired and hungry. They were quick, generous, and tasty. Will definitely stop by again

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    The food is delicious!! Best BBQ I've ever had!! Brisket Mac n cheese and armadillo eggs were phenomenal!! 100% recommend!!

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    Best bbq in the area hands down!! From the sauce all the way through the brisket! You'll thank me for the review.

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    Best BBQ anywhere!! Make the trip you won't be disappointed!!! Pick anything off their menu and you'll be blown away

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    Dave's BBQ & Smokehouse - Platter

    Dave's BBQ & Smokehouse

    3.6(10 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    Visiting from out of town and decided to stop in. Upon arrival, I was shocked to see how crowded…read morethis place was. Everyone in town was there, but thankfully we came in at the end of the rush. The staff was very nice and we got seated pretty quickly. It did take at least 10-15 min for our order to be taken and another 20-25 minutes for it to come out. A little too long in my opinion for a bbq place. Ordered the sampler platter and shared it and for the price, you can't buy really beat it. Turkey, ribs, brisket, sausage, and pulled pork along wish a side of beans and fries is what I ordered. The star of the show was the turkey. Had really good seasoning and smoke flavor. The most disappointing was the pork. It was dry and stringy and lacked flavor. The ribs didn't have very much flavor, however my son disagreed and the brisket didn't have any bark. It was a little tough and sliced thin like deli meat. Wasn't the worst I have had though. Some places in stl are way worse. All that to say that it's average considering the location.

    Only been open about 6 weeks. Food was very good, service (Corey) was great! Whole staff was very…read morefriendly. Restaurant is in a previous service lawn mower station, did a nice job converting it to a welcoming food space. I believe they operated out of a food truck before opening the restaurant.

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    Dave's BBQ & Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich no bun, fries & broccoli salad. Chicken, cabbage salad & broccoli salad.

    Pulled pork sandwich no bun, fries & broccoli salad. Chicken, cabbage salad & broccoli salad.

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    That's a 1/2 slab of ribs! So Good!

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    Pappy's Smokehouse - Ribs alert    @hybrideater

    Pappy's Smokehouse

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    87.5 mi•Midtown
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    After visiting the Gateway Arch on my visit to St Louis, I stopped in for lunch at the highly…read morerecommended Pappy's Smokehouse. This location in midtown is the original (I believe) and has a lot of charm and a great staff. There was no real line as I showed up in the first 30 minutes of their opening and on a Monday so I'm sure that made a big difference. I was helped by a super nice man up front who assisted me with my order and gave me the lowdown on the ordering and seating process. Pappy's has a large staff that were constantly clearing tables and delivering food. The manager (?) even stopped by the dining area and checked in with how our meals were. He also told me about the fried corn on the cob cooking process. Very interesting. I had a half slab of the ribs and chose the fried corn on the cob and baked beans as my sides. I filled by drink and found a seat and my meal was served shortly afterwards. The tables have 4 sauces to choose from if needed. Honestly, I loved the flavor of the ribs just the way they were served to me although I did try the sauces as I love to try these things when in a new place. The ribs had a glaze of sauce already on them and man were they good! The ribs were perfectly prepared with the iconic smoke ring around the edges. They were meaty and fatty just like they should be. These rate in the top 5 ribs I've ever had. I enjoyed the fried corn on the cob as it was super unique and finished with a sugar and salt coating but not too much. The BBQ beans were also good with pieces of pork mixed in. I highly recommend trying Pappy's when in the St Louis area. They really do a wonderful all around job.

    So good, a must try!…read more Line is already long at 11am but they move through it. Plenty of spaces to park. They have you order and then get a table so there is enough seats. Brisket - my husband's favorite. Sliced thin. I also enjoyed it because it wasn't overly fatty. Pork - also delicious! The original bbq sauce was our favorite. Baked beans - hardy and delicious Fried corn - way better than regular corn on the cob Potato salad - more mustard/mayo based. Large potato chunks. It was delicious with a subtle flavor.

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    Nice time!

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    Burnt Ends salad

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    The sitting area we were in!

    Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - I pulled pork, baked beans, Mac and cheese, and corn casserole. Swoonnnnn!

    Doc's Smokehouse & Catering

    4.3(366 reviews)
    85.0 mi
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    Sorry Doc Friday night was a big let down…read more Showed up at 6pm on a Friday night. Most of the inside tables were full. Waited 30 minutes when I noticed only two tables had food delivered since we sat down. I looked around and counted 18 tables that were sat before us patiently waiting for food. I then saw Doc walk out the door carrying a paper bag that appeared to contain food. Two possible managers going table to table blaming a new line cook for the delay. Here's the issue. Docs items are not cooked to order. Owners don't walk out when 80% of their patrons are experiencing extended waits on food, and one new employee should not be the excuse given at Doc's Smokehouse. Docs has great food, and amazing customer service. Hopefully what happened Friday night is not the new norm. Go try docs, but don't count on it being the service that you're used to getting.

    Driving through to Kansas and our night stop took us close Doc's and I'd never had St Louis style…read moreribs. We were greeted by a lovely young lady working the register who took our order and we sat down at our assigned table. We were quickly served our drinks and waited for our overly large order (we wanted to try lots of things). The ribs were delicious. Just enough smoke (this is not Texas BBQ) and so juicy. My husband's pulled pork was very good and thankfully did not come sauced already. The turkey very moist and tender and flavorful. Yum. The burnt ends were a little dry, but can be forgiven because it was near the end of the night. We were checked on frequently, drinks refilled. Then we had the opportunity to meet Susan, the owner. If you don't know Susan was a competition BBQ'r for many years before opening her restaurant with her husband and you can see all her trophies and ribbons in the room She graciously bought us some bread pudding and gave me a little secret about it! If you think this is anything other than spectacular there is something wrong with your pallet. We have eaten around the world in some very high end restaurants and that gave us as much satisfaction and joy as many a dessert. Delicious. My husband was trying to be good but sadly had to finish the lot Lovely experience, delicious BBQ. Not as smoky as Texas which is what we are more familiar with but we enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully we get to stop in again.

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    Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Nachos - chicken

    Nachos - chicken

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    Bogart's Smokehouse

    Bogart's Smokehouse

    4.6(1.7k reviews)
    85.6 mi•Soulard
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    Let me start by saying we are traveling in our 28' travel trailer back home to Florida and my…read morehusband insisted we drive through STL to get BBQ. Now I am not a big fan of BBQ, however Bogarts may have changed my opinion. This was absolutely A M A zing! I had the pulled pork sandwich and Mac and Cheese. I added the sweet BBQ sauce to mine....so moist and good. The Hubby had the ribs and pastrami. Now my husband is a grill master and said the ribs were better than his...that is a bold statement coming from him, however I had to agree. If driving through Saint Louie, this place is a must!

    The hype is real. I…read morehaven't written a review in ages. Bogart's has compelled me to write a review. First I want to say I was not sold on STL BBQ. I went to the recommended "good" places and walked away disappointed. I happen to be in Soulard one day and noticed Bogart's closed because they sold out. That's a big green flag to me. Not open Sunday and Monday, green flag. Primarily open for lunch, green flag. I just knew I had to check it out. Finally got the opportunity to check it out and boy was it delicious. I got a two meat plate with two sides. I got the tri tip, ribs, baked beans, and deviled potato salad. The deviled egg potato salad taste like it sounds. It taste like potato salad and and deviled egg had a baby. Never seen such a creation but I knew I needed to have it. The baked beans were out of this world!! Top three baked beans I've ever had!! A little smokey, a little sweet, and just the right consistency as far as thickness for me A1 . The ribs by far the best ribs I've had in STL. Very flavorful and tender. The tri tip it was ok. I've never had it shaved before and couldn't really get a good grasp on the flavor. It wasn't bad, just not the way I've had tri tip previously. All of their BBQ sauces were fantastic as well!! My favorite sauce was the pineapple express. Bogart's has restored my faith in STL BBQ. I was a non-believer for some time . HIGHLY recommend

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    Bogart's Smokehouse - Half Rack Ribs

    Half Rack Ribs

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    Indoor and Outdoor Seating

    Sugarfire Smoke House

    Sugarfire Smoke House

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    95.4 mi
    •$$

    This is easily a five-star review, and it's coming from someone who isn't a true BBQ lover. This…read moreplace was suggested by a local, and I am so glad that I went because it was the best BBQ that I have ever had. I wasn't sure what to order, but the friendly staff recommended that I have the brisket, and I'm so glad I heeded their advice. The brisket sandwich was the most tender meat that I have ever had. I had never had brisket before having that sandwich, now my mouth waters any time I talk about this restaurant! The cole slaw that I had as a side provided the perfect crunch and balance. My mate had the pulled pork sandwich, which was also very tender. I also loved having a variety of barbecue sauces on the table and was able to try each one. Everyone has a preference, I'm sure, but after trying each one, I am completely sold on the Carolina gold. Also, I do not typically have a fountain soda, but the cola that was on tap was some of the best that I'd ever tasted. 10 out of 10 for Sugarfire, and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in St. Louis!

    Father's Day! We stopped by later in the evening, but it is a popular spot most days and…read moreespecially on Father's Day! Join the line when you walk in, when you get to the front of the line, you tell the counter person your order, the guys behind the counter were upbeat and friendly. You move on down the line and pick your sides, proceeding to the register. Paying and getting drink cups. Go pick your table with your food if its ready or just yourself if your food isn't ready yet and they will come out and call your name. Raise your hand and they will bring it over, friendly as can be. At the location in Valley Park my standing order is brisket and tater tots , so good! But I didn't see tater tots on the menu so I switched it up and got smoked salmon with fries, and an order of hushpuppies. I got the salmon and fried up first and both were great. Salmon was smoky and flaky, the fries the hand cut style with skin on. Both tasted great with my favorite coffee BBQ sauce. The hushpuppies came out piping hot with a sweet sauce on the side. The hushpuppies were so good! I will be craving them, thinking about them now, mmm. Line moves quickly, friendly staff, good food, fantastic hushpuppies :)

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    Sugarfire Smoke House - The restaurants ambience

    The restaurants ambience

    Sugarfire Smoke House - Half rack of ribs, beans and green beans

    Half rack of ribs, beans and green beans

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