Taco Tuesday at BobaQue in New Town Saint Charles did NOT disappoint. The $2 tequila and $2 jerk chicken tacos were absolute FIRE. The tacos had this incredible balance of flavors, spicy TENDER chicken with jerk seasoning & sweet pineapple mixed in, and whatever else they put in there just made them insanely flavorful. The ambience is really cute, the place is SO clean, and it was great getting to see the owner Chris who is always so sweet. If you're in New Town Saint Charles MO and looking for a fun Taco Tuesday spot, this one is definitely worth checking out. read more

I recently visited BobaQue for a patio concert featuring Rhoda G, who did an outstanding job and put on a fantastic performance. The atmosphere and overall ambiance were great, making it a fun place to spend an evening. As for the food, the barbecue hamburger was amazingly delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the Blueberry Lemon Drop cocktail, as it didn't quite meet my expectations. The wait for food was a bit longer than I would have liked, but in fairness, the place was packed and there were a lot of guests ordering food at the same time. The staff seemed to be doing their best to keep up with the crowd. My only real concern is that the venue feels a little too small for patio concerts featuring artists with a strong local following. It can get crowded quickly, which affects the overall experience. That said, now that I know what to expect, I would absolutely return for both the food and future patio concerts. Overall, a fun venue with great food, good vibes, and live entertainment that's worth checking out. read more

I wanted to love this place or make it our go to BBQ spot. We sat on the patio. The patio is nice with a stage for live music. There was no live music last night though as they had just had Dirty Mugs the night b4 with an extremely large crowd. Understandable. The service was not great. I seemed like they had enough staff. The place wasnt packed. It just wasnt managed properly. He has to figure out a better system. We waited 30 min just for water. But our waiter was nice. My husband and son both got ribs. They were very good and were actually grilled. Which is rare these days as most ppl are boiling ribs, slapping on sauce and calling it BBQ. These were good. The pork steak was not good at all. Too big, too thick, and too tough. I left the entire thing there as it was just not edible. Potato salad was good and did not taste store bought. Baked beans were decent. 3 stars because I think they are still in the new stage. Im not a huge pork eater but there are other options on the menu that Ive heard were very good. We'll be back to give them a try again. read more

This BBQ restaurant truly knows how to create an experience. The live music, karaoke nights, and overall atmosphere make it a fun place to spend an evening with friends and family. They have done a great job building an entertainment destination that keeps people coming back. However, for a restaurant known for BBQ, there needs to be more focus on the food service side of the business. The wait times are consistently too long, whether you're ordering food, drinks, or even requesting simple items from the staff. Great BBQ and great entertainment should go hand in hand, but the slow service takes away from what could otherwise be an outstanding experience. If the restaurant can improve its speed and service while maintaining the fun atmosphere, it has the potential to be one of the best BBQ spots around. read more

We have been to BobaQue several times, and I've never been disappointed. The barbecue is top-notch, and we really enjoyed Wednesday wing and trivia night. Everyone there is extremely friendly, and ambience is very unique. They have indoor and outdoor space as well as music. read more

BobaQue - Love the wings. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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We are new to the area and wanted to try something new on a a Saturday night. What a mistake we waited over an hour to get a table then ended up leaving because we were ignored by the few staff that were working. No idea if the food is any good, staff didn't seem to care. May try again but found great BBQ without the headache elsewhere. read more

Not thrilled after two visits. Fantastic wings but thats about it. First visit, they advertised being open on a Sunday on Facebook. We drove out that way late afternoon looking forward to a meal on that patio yet they had closed without warning. Newtown is a bit off the beaten path so we weren't thrilled. Second visit was a Saturday evening, around 5pm. They were out of multiple items and only offered 1 appetizer. We ordered the appetizer but it came out with our meal. Brisket was dry. Sides were good. Catfish was nothing special. We could tell this establishment needs some work. It has potential but not enough for us to come back anytime soon. read more

BobaQue - Catfish - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

I could never say a bad word about this establishment. The owner is such a wonderful man. His name is Chris Alexander and he works his behind off from early morning to very late at night. They have great food. Excellent service we've always been able to get a seat and we go on the Nights of the big name bands play. We've never had any problem is just a wonderful new addition to the whole St Charles area and I know all of Newtown people support it. In fact we plan on going back on the 17th of next month I think. read more

Seems that only certain types of people get served here :/ Whites not welcome. Wanted this place ti be my go to spot and tried many times. Other white people being ignored and not seated or served as well. read more

I had the the 20-ounce ribeye I ordered medium. As you can see, it was significantly undercooked, closer to rare, with a good sear on the outside but a cool, red center. I only had a few bites in the restaurant, and those pieces were closer to medium. My server did offer to have it cooked longer, which I appreciated, but I declined since I knew I'd finish cooking it at home. That said, it was still disappointing because it was nowhere near the medium temperature I requested. With cuts this thick, it may be challenging to consistently hit the desired doneness, so that's something to keep in mind. On a positive note, the flavor and seasoning were great. The service was also excellent, and I really enjoyed the baked beans and catfish fritters. Just a heads up, they charge for hot sauce, so you may want to bring your own if that's your thing! read more

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This was my first visit to New Town - the entire area is a vibe. Bobaque is nestled in this cute town featuring food, music and fun. There is a lively outdoor patio complete with a stage and mood lights - perfect for entertainment. They also have VIP rooms if you want a smaller private area complete with a tv and comfortable seating. There is a small indoor dining area to sit and eat and watch tv or have a drink at the bar. My group ordered and sat on the patio to watch a live performance. I had a small rib tip plate with potato salad - wow it was fall off the bones delicious. The meat was tender and seasoned well and had just the eight amount of bbq sauce. My portion was huge. The potato salad was good as well. It's worth a drive to go check the place out. The service was good - it does take a little bit to get your food - it was pretty crowded. They host a lot of events so check the calendar of events and head on out there to give them a try! read more

BobaQue - Small rib tip - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

They were great when they operated as a stand, but since transitioning to a restaurant, it's been a different story. We've tried to support them and have gone five times now, really wanting to give a local spot our business. The first visit was right after they opened -- understandable hiccups, but the food was cold. We ordered the brisket special, which ended up being $40 even though it wasn't listed on the menu. We also asked for wings, were told they didn't have any, only to see two trays of wings brought out minutes later. We figured it was opening week, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. We've driven by many weekends and seen the place packed, so we thought maybe they'd worked out the early issues. Today, we saw a sign advertising $1 wings and Sunday Ticket specials, so we decided to give it another try. Showed up at 4 PM, only to be told they were closed -- despite Google showing hours as 4-9 PM on Sundays. It's frustrating because the place clearly has potential, and we've heard both good and bad from others. But consistency is key in any business. Here are some tips for the owner: * Be consistent with your hours -- and update them everywhere, not just Facebook. * Post accurate, visible pricing so customers know what to expect. * Ensure food is served hot -- it's a basic expectation. * Use multiple platforms to communicate updates, not just Facebook. read more

BobaQue - Hours listed on Google. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Food (rib tips) I definitely recommend Service friendly, polite Location a little far for some, but the drive/ride is well worth it to me read more

I enjoyed my meal and cocktail on the outside patio while listening to a live violinist. It took a long time for the food/drinks to come out but worth the wait. I wouldn't recommend visiting if you're in a hurry. read more

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Worst restaurant experience in 32 years. the owner was extremely disrespectful & cursed us. Our food was 2 hours late, the bartender came up to tell us they never put it in. We Asked for some kinda discount at the end & was told "fuck em charge em full price" This is the first food review I've ever written. It was so bad I had to do this. NEVER go here. read more

My first visit to this place for one of their concerts. The crowd was more than they expected(I'm not sure how when you should be aware of the crowd following the performer has) and due to that my party of 3 sat for 3 hours and were never served, even after each of us spoke to employees and requested a server be sent to our table, we watched as the other patrons around us were served. Had it not been for the great music I would have left after the first hour. The atmosphere was nice though, they need to be better prepared for events or dont have them. I left musically satisfied but thirsty and starving. read more

We went there on a Saturday at 11:45 for lunch and the aroma was mouthwatering and I was really looking forward to some pulled pork and brisket. Went to the patio area and there weee a few people there so we with to be seated, no one came so we went inside and the lady said seat ourselves and waiter will be there soon. 10 minutes later no menus but did get a glass of water , waitress came and asked if we were ready to order however they had a limited menu and were out of pulled pork , brisket and chicken so not having what we wanted for lunch we left. I hope to try the place again someday when they have a full menu. read more

Literally the worst food service at a restaurant of ALL TIME. Our party arrived around 6:20 and left at 9:40. Waiters all look and act lost, they didn't know the difference between one table and another, owner was doing all the cooking and comes out from the back looking just like a cook and not a restaurant owner, unprofessional he could have least came out and applogized . On top of that half the menu was sold out and not even exaggerating fr. Sad part is the food actually good just garbage management and servers. Overall terrible business and did very little to compensate. Shut this garbage down. read more

BobaQue - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

PHENOMENAL! Favorite new Friday dinner spot! Rib Eye steak dinner, smash burger, RIBS & TIPS! Delish!

Food is usually excellent, the wait staff are usually pretty good, the ambiance is fine. The Valentine's Day dinner was the last straw! Me and my family will no longer be patronizing this business! read more

Sooo... I stumbled upon this GEM during an "midnight tik-tok-athon". The videos and photos of the food and ambiance were intriguing. I mentioned to my daughter " found new spot I want to check out in "St.Chuck"...fast-forward cpl days she plans impromptu mommy/daughter date continuing my birthday shenanigans and we end up at BobaQue .....now we were kn awee of what is NewTown....having never heard of the area..this was truly an EXPERIENCE!!! The architecture if the homes snd town itself is the perfect combination of "Old World southern charm Meets "lakeside oasis". Arriving st Bobaque the anesthetic gives beach front..or lakeside vibes. From the framed Eagles jerseys adorning the walls to the illuminated foliage lining the patio Everything wa perfectly placed. Now the service......TOP TIER...OUR SERVER Bradley was extremely knowledgeable regarding food selections and the "goings-on" for restaurant and town at its best. The food..chefs Kiss.my daughter had the pork- steak entree...tender..juicy and seasoned to perfection.my other daughter and I choose the catfish nuggets and catfish fillets..Anyone who knows me knows my fish must be fried CRUNCHY..Everything came out piping hot and DELICIOUS...EVERYTHING about Bobque is top tier. I will definitely be back to catch the live entertainment.Thanks Bobaque for being a STEP ABOVE THE REST!!!! read more

Food was meh, service was not the best. Was kind of disappointed, had heard good things about this place but maybe we went on a bad night .

Wanted to have a good experience because it's New Town right? We left without trying anything because we had 10 tickets ahead us after sitting for an hour for food. We would've waited another hour just to get our food. Do not go if you are hungry and want to eat soon. The music was relaxing. Service was good. We got seated right away. Waitress was friendly. Inside seating is very warm. read more

Went to try out BobaQue for dinner. The food took an hour to come out after ordering. For being a BBQ place I was disappointed to hear they don't have BBQ sauces except for what comes on it and the food was as not hot when it came to the table. The food was good, and the service was okay. The inside seating area is just enough, not a huge area but also not too small of a dining area or bar area but they do have outdoor seating as well. read more

BobaQue - Half rack of Ribs with creamy Cole slaw side - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

We arrived at 7:30 on a very busy Friday night. Live music outside on patio was packed. We were seated inside at a high top by the bar. What a total failure experience, we should have left when getting water and menus were difficult. Looked like they had plenty of staff, just absolutely no management in the front or back of the house. Our server, very pleasant, took over an hour to get us our drinks, food came out much later, was informed one of our items ran out as others were served. It was a disaster. I ordered pulled chicken sandwich, got old dry pieces of chicken on dry texas toast. Horrible! Fried wings with sweet bbq sauce were ok. Husband had ribs, he liked them. If they hired an experienced restaurant manager this place could be good. read more

The wife is out of town, I'm baching it so I decided to drive into New Town, really heard good reviews on this place. The outdoor seating is very nice, blues is playing in the background, it gives me a New Orleans/Memphis vibe, which BTW is good. I wish they had draft Budweiser, only bottled, that's ok though. The young lady at the front greeted me with a smile, the waiter was very attentive, this place has a number of tables with large families. It is very busy as well. I ordered a brisket Sammy with potato salad. For the price this is a good sized order. If you are in St Charles New Town area check this out, super good! read more

BobaQue - Brisket Sammie with potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Man if you're ever in the St Charles new town area and want to try and support a family run bbq place, come check out BobaQue. Very friendly owner who lived in Asia for a while so wanted to combine bubble tea and bbq; unfortunately (or fortunately?) the bbq side of things got so busy that they currently don't do bubble tea anymore (not sure if it will change in the future) Menu changes daily, with specials throughout the week, (from what I've read / know there is Ribeye Friday and taco Tuesday etc) check their Facebook page to see what they have on the menu for the day. We came on ribeye Friday and ordered the family special, Gigantic Ribeye steak, baked potato, full slab of ribs, baked beans, potato salad, and 10 wings. Bobaqueue portion sizes are huge. The steaks are like 16-20 oz or more, the ribs have so much meat on them. Steaks are cooked to order so you can see and talk to Chris the owner in the back after you order. Steak was cooked exactly medium (the way we ordered it) ribs are not the fall of the bone type, but they are still very tender and delicious. We got the sweet and spicy / Parmesan garlic wings and they were great too. All the sides were fresh and tasty and complemented the meats well. They only have outdoor tables so if it's cold, be warned. We will definitely be back, keep up the good work. read more

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A friend and I stopped in she got the combo with spicy pork and I got the pot stickers. She really enjoyed her meal. She mentioned it was flavorful. It was rice topped with spring mix, your protein and sauce. I'll try the combo next time. read more

If you want to get some hand exercise while eating, this is the right place.. you'll get your hands so busy shooing those flies all over the table... it would have been fine if the food tastes good but it's nothing close to what we were looking for, good smoked meat.. oh well, I saw thy have a new restaurant opening nearby, maybe that will change our experience.. the potato salad was good though.. that's the only positive rating I have. read more

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First time here at this hidden gem. We had grilled burger and ribs came with 1 side dish, baked beans & potato salad. The food is fire. They are by the church in New Town at a very cute small shed. Owner grills outside. Service was fast. There is bunch of tables around and even a restroom. Not sure why they call themselves "Bobaque". They serve boba tea but they are actually BBQ place. Boba tea is Asian, so it is confusing, I was expecting to get Asian fusion bbq upon ordering. What I got was real good BBQ, no Asian food. read more

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Food was amazing. I had the ribeye and hubs had burnt ends. We will be back. Thanks to our bartender/waitress "T". She was the best and very helpful and friendly read more

Nestled in New Town. We had full slab of rib with grilled corn and Large rib trips with collard greens and potato salad. I personally did not like potato salad but I have been told of real particular about potato salad. Meat was tender and seasoned well. Collard greens were spicy but good. Service was good. We will be back. read more

We were there on the Sunday after Christmas. The food was good but there was a long list of menu items they didn't have available. The other issue was they only had cocktail napkins! At a barbeque place? Just buy some big packages of paper towels from Costco! We'll probably be back in the summer when the live music is there but even the Spotify music playing was good this particular evening. read more

Food was great and the owner and staff are great as well! I plan to make this a weekly dining spot.

cant even RANK this on their food but the boba is okay. more fruit that boba an very sour. service is and has been horrible. when bobaque blocked the sidewalk outside their little stand with ther huge smoker, people in wheelchairs werent able to use the sidewalk. when asked to move it the owner refused and said they could use the road. really rude and the staff are not managed and do not have experience the restaurant needs better management and honestly a restaurant shouldnt be out of half the menu at 3(this is why i couldnt get food.) read more

Wow! What a waste of time. Got there at 7:15, it's now 8:45 and we're walking out of the door. The only thing we received was water. After waiting for over an hour we were told they ran out of what we ordered. read more

Great pork steaks and ribtips the only downer is no green vegetables. Only potato salad, fries and baked beans for sides

The rib tips were tough, very hard to chew and the way the tips were cut was weird. The corn tasted like some regular frozen corn straight out the bag, no smoke taste as described on the menu, no taste at all actually. The potato salad and baked beans were decent. read more

BobaQue - The Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

My first visit to BobaQue earlier this week was okay. They were out of a lot of menu items mid-week and our waitress was a bit forgetful. However, the food was genuinely good and made up for those minor issues. Based on that positive food experience we decided to return this weekend, specifically for the fried catfish. This time we added rib tips. Again, they were out of food and drink items. We received the tips about 30 minutes later. We reminded the wait staff that we also had the two catfish platters. She assured us it was coming right out. We'd asked three additional times and was told they were "working on it." After asking the fourth time if they even started the order, we were told no. An hour of waiting for an order that was never started is unacceptable. Given the owner had been walking around asking about experiences during my previous visit, I requested to speak with him. I shared with him that my first visit was ok but I was disappointed this time. He started to frown and had a visible expression of disgust on his face. I asked him if he was okay? He said, "I'm just tired." I thought to myself, to tired to make money? (I digress). I explained to him what took place. He then asked what was ordered? I told him and he said "Oh, I sold two cases of catfish earlier." I said okay. He said, "we sold out." I then shared that it was never communicated with us that the item was sold out. He just kind of shrugged his shoulders. Now, I'm disgusted. I decided at that moment not to return. He did call out to me as I was walking off that if I came back during the week that he would cover one of the orders. His offer to "cover one of the orders" felt like an attempt to appease rather than genuinely address the poor service and communication. It's not about getting something free, it's about the complete lack of customer service and the experience. I'm not going to remember what you said, but I will remember how you made me feel. I drove all the way from Florissant to New Town to support this business, only to be treated this way. It was incredibly disappointing. I will not be returning. read more

Wow wow wow. There are many bar b que places in this area but few meet the professionalism, quality and love put into the food and service. You will not find a nice indoor restaurant. This is virtually a shack in new town with some outdoor seating. The owner cares and will ask if you are happy and I have seen him make it right. The have bbq but also has taco Tuesday w a bbq twist and a killer 18oz ribeye on Friday night w loaded baked potato for about $26. Well worth it. Great quality beef and cooked to perfection They also do catering. A must visit read more

BobaQue - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri