My wife and I had a bbq hankering so we went here on a late Sunday afternoon. We took a second to realize it was self seated, based on the signs. We sat down and used the QR code on the table bc that was suggested. It wasn't packed so we didn't have trouble finding a place to sit. Seemed pretty chill. Few waiters and waitresses walking around. We were given waters and told if we needed help to let them know. From the menu, I believe we had limited options due to some things being sold out. So we went with the brisket sandwich and pulled pork sandwich. The sides were Mac n cheese, black beans, and potato salad. The sandwiches were good. The meat was tender for both. The pulled pork came with slaw however the sauce made it a good choice. The sides were decent. Mac n cheese was good with a lil spice, the potato salad and black beans were ok (beans had a sweet taste i wasn't expecting and the potato salad wasn't flavorful enough for my taste). I would like to try the ribs next time, and if anything, I would go there just for sandwiches. read more

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Overall, Expat BBQ provides a good vibe. Great service. You place your order using a QR code. The food, however, was a bit underwhelming. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad and the Mac n cheese for an up charge. I was able to nibble off my husband's order of baked black beans. The beef brisket was okay. I liked the 'salsa-que' and the flavor. It needed to be chopped more. The potato salad was a bit bland. Large red potatoes, cooked through, but not blended well to complement each other. The Mac n cheese was decent. I did enjoy the baked black beans. Was quite unique. I would like to return and try an order of the ribs one day. They looked pretty good. The menu itself had several options that did sound tasty. Check it out for yourself! read more

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I got a small group of friends to attend drag meat bingo last night for my mom's birthday, and we could NOT have had a more fabulous time! We arrived around 5:30 pm and were able to easily park in the foundry garage for free. It was a Thursday, so there were plenty of spots available. We took seats at the bar to enjoy some happy hour food and drinks before starting drag bingo. Service was excellent. I ordered the happy hour burger, which was cooked a perfect medium (as I ordered it), and came with fries. I also gave the espresso martini a try. The burger was an amazing deal and delish, the espresso martini was so-so. My friends ordered the nachos (AMAZING, seriously), the brisket Mac (super good), and the cheese curds (great snack and ver generous portion). The group also sampled the pink drink and the margarita, and both got rave reviews. Overall, we were deeply impressed with the food and beverage program. I highly recommend drag meat bingo, if you can work it into your schedule. From my understanding, they hold the event the third Thursday of every month--and they use the outdoor terrace in the spring/summer. You will not regret it!! read more

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I enjoyed date night at the Foundry Food Hall with the BF. We hit up three spots to get food from and Expat was the last stop on the list. Expat is not your traditional BBQ restaurant. You can smell the BBQ from the outside as your walking into the food hall. It's a very unique and eclectic atmosphere. I love the downstairs, definitely want to sit at the bar and eat. We opted out of sitting at the bar downstairs and walked the three flights to eat upstairs on the roof top. We came on a Friday night and there was live music which was awesome. We were able to grab a bar table in front of the musicians. We grabbed a few cocktails from the bar which were good. The BF said when he ordered our second round of drinks at the bar, the bartenders was rude. When I initially ordered our first round I didn't have any issues. We ordered a half slab of ribs with cornbread and cucumber salad. As well as a pulled lamb dish. The ribs were the star of the show. Pork ribs with 5 spice rub, brushed with a mustard glazed, topped with Szechuan Whiskey BBQ & chili crisp. These ribs are absolutely Devine!! Flavorful, tender and unique. The sides are highly lacking. The cucumber salad was bland as all get-out. I expected either they were in a vinegar and onionin bath or at least an Italian dressing. It was just thinly sliced cucumbers with not even any salt or pepper. I mean just overall horrible. The cornbread was ok with the whipped butter, could have been better if it was served warm. The pulled lamb was literally just OK, no flavor at all, no seasoning, no accompaniments, no nothing. I would suggest to eat downstairs if you want your food served hot. We will definitely return to try additional dishes because we completely forgot to order the fried cheese curds. And the ribs are definitely worth a return visit. read more

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I love the open concept of Expat BBQ at the City Foundry Hall. Most of the experience is self-service and I really like how I can get sauces, utensils, water, carryout boxes, etc. on my own. Ordering is easy through the QR code, and make sure to remember to close your tab to avoid a 20% fee at the end of the day. You can choose your own tables and seats, and large groups can use their large room spaces. It was perfect for my birthday group gathering! What's also great is that they are open to guests ordering food from anywhere in the food hall and eating inside their space. What an excellent way of opening options to guests! Only reason I had to dock off one star was because their prices are very high. I ordered a side of brisket and potato salad, which came close to $25. Taste was great though, so it was overall worth the excellent experience we had!! read more

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My visit here was for a Happy Hour. First off, the ambiance of the place is fantastic. LOVE the big, old factory setting! The food was delicious, though definitely not inexpensive. I'm glad I got the Happy Hour pricing of the Brisket Mac and it WAS delicious. It's hard to rate a place like this for service, because you're doing your own ordering and paying. They do bring it to your table, but that's it. Overall, an enjoyable visit. Would love to come back and head to the rooftop to try a MEAL. read more

Expat BBQ - My Happy Hour cocktail - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I thought Expat was a good spot and I enjoyed being on the terrace floor. The service was okay but a little scattered having an online ordering system. This is a great spot if you want unique and good bbq with a nice vibe! Tried: Slay tray (ribs, wings, cheese curds), brisket, NA Original sin cider, NA Cerveza Loved: I especially liked the slay tray. The jerk wings with the pineapple habanero sauce that came with it went really well together. The ribs were seasoned well, and the cheese curds were amazing - sweet and spicy. The top floor terrace is really pretty and the restaurant overall is nice. Liked: the brisket was good but I wish there were more bbq options on the third floor to try with it, and the brisket was less fatty Disliked: the prices were a bit read more

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Stopped by for a pre-movie lunch. This is not a counter service place. Seated at a table inside. Friendly and attentive staff visited us a number of times. Complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch. Chips were fresh and the salsa was tasty! Unique peppers gave it a great taste. What we ordered: - Smoked Fattoush Salad with Turkey added (4.25/5): the misses loved this salad. Nice flavors and filling. Perfect for lunch. - kale salad with Turkey (4/5): wish I could have lamb with this. Tasty salad, and hearty. I do think they could marinade / soften the kale a bit. One concern: the conveyer belt setup downstairs to transport food upstairs is loud and distracting. Otherwise, we loved the space. read more

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Adding to my initial review. We have visited regularly since the roof top patio grand opening. It is one of my favorite Hallmark holiday or family time out. Any sunny/breezy day and looking to enjoy a patio + good BBQ, then l 99 percent recommend. read more

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Went in to meet up with group for Happy Hour. Stuck to that menu which offered about 4 snacks, wine, beer and cocktails. Self service at bar for these choices. At table, URL service from regular menu. Only had a glass of Happy Hour wine, but enjoyed watching others enjoy some appetizers. Seating is in open foundry setting. although had a small more secluded area nearby. No frills at Foundry but some good food to be had such as at Expat BBQ. read more

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First all, we chose the terrace on the 3rd floor. It's a totally different level of service up stairs than downstairs in the restaurant. You will not be waited on at the terrace. You have to order with a QR code for food and you have to go to the bar and stand in line for a drink. Not fun if you have a group of people. Someone is sitting at the seats while others grab the drinks. Just odd. You grab your own water and utensils and paper trays at a station. Service interactions were not good. (3p-6p on a Wednesday) . Not the friendliest staff during our visit on multiple interactions even when asking questions. (Group of 6) if you are running a tab, you must go to your table and order food first before you can go to the bar to run a tab and add the drinks... so many rules!! They don't make it easy to spend your money! The terrace was nice. Great breeze, big fans and nice low seating for a casual drinks and dinner. They have live music some nights. There is a roof so you're protected if it rains. It's cool to see how the food is brought up from the lower floors. Now to the food. We had a variety of appetizers. Our favorite was the hot Nashville cheese curds and the wings. So good!!! Nachos were good (yes those are carrots and radishes on the nachos). The popovers were too doughy and meh. Hush puppies were a bit dry. Nice drink selection. Drinks not on the menu were not as you would typically expect. But the other drinks listed were good. So would I recommend it? Yes. Just know before you go. We were wanting a bit more service on the terrace and that just is not an option. read more

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Our meals were OK. We've been wanting to try this place and it didn't disappoint. Cool fusion concept, you can actually taste the international flavors - no gimmick on the name Expat. Tried the lamb, ribs, jalapeño Mac n cheese, cornbread, and fries. read more

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Big fan! I love Niche Group restaurants and this one did not disappoint either. In the past we have grabbed bbq sandwiches (turkey and brisket) to go, and each were filling and packed with flavor... but this time went in for happy hour/date night. The staff and bartenders were all kind and friendly, and provided input on menu items when asked. The HH menu is a great option for sharing several food items and also leaving full. We sat up on the rooftop -- it was heated, family friendly with games, and also had tv's with sports on. We got to listen to a live band while we ate and chatted, and it didn't feel too loud... big plus! We are already excited to come back! My personal favorite from the HH menu was the kale salad. I also don't eat a lot of meat, but tried the brisket mac... it was a holy experience. If you have had the Trader Joe's Brazilian cheese bites, Expat does the non-frozen kind, and they are delicious, cheesy, and chewy. Get them! read more

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Loved the atmosphere here - well at least on the upper outdoor patio. Nice open area with easy access to bar, games and restrooms. Food orders are placed thru QR code at table which is fine unless you have questions about food options. Once ordered food didn't take long to arrive at table. My pulled pork sandwich was a very meaty sandwich but dry and disappointing. They do have sauces available which I leaned on heavily. My friend said brisket was mediocre. They did have an appetizer which was really good-baked cheese ?? Other friends liked the curds and kale salad. All in all I was happy to have tried this place out and I would give them another try. read more

This place has great atmosphere. The food has enough flavors. The staff were friendly. I would definitely return here. read more

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Expat Happy Hour is my new go to! The food and drink menu is all so good! We tried almost everything and my favorites were the Popovers, Frito Pie, Cheese Curds, and Kale Salad! The space is so nice and huge! I can't wait to hang out on their patio when the weather is nice. read more

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I swear the minute you entered the foundry area you could smell the barbecue from this establishment. Very well marked signage Cocktails and BBQ! Very hard to miss. Definitely the place to be. We found a place at the bar and were kindly greeted by Donna. She was pleasant, knowledgable, and enjoyed what she did. We had Margaritas and my husband had the sorghum lager. Delicious! We ordered the slay tray and then the world tour. Everything was perfect. The chicken wings, the ribs, the macaroni and fried cheese cutds were on point but my favorite was the turkey YUMMMMMMM! It was like trying to pick a favorite star in the heavens at this place. It really was a delight to your palate. Highly recommend stopping in. read more

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First time at Expat, so we tried the World Tour...a reconnaissance mission to find out what hits and what misses. Having eaten at several of Gerard Craft's endeavors, expectations were high. Results were...hit or miss. The 5 cuts of meat arrived all on one plate, including the accompanying slaws, pickled onions, peppers, etc. Impressive, but we weren't clear on what went with what. If we still had the menu, maybe we could have matched things up properly. Same with the sauces. Miss. Regardless, we dug in and here are the results: 1. Brisket - Smokey flavor but dry as stale bread and under-seasoned. Lacked enough salt to carry the other spices and required several sips of water after each bite, for real. No bueno, on to the next meat. 2. Lamb - Tender, flavorful, not too rich. This was a hit! 3. Turkey - Cooked well but lacked any interesting flavor. Meh. 4. Pull pork - Hit! Familiar but different. Loved the seasonings here. 5. Ribs - Looked gorgeous, great flavor with the glaze, but super tough. Massive miss for me. Had to use a knife to cut off the little bit of meat on the ribs. This was a "do not recommend". Sides: 1. Mac & cheese - Delish, liked the jalapeno pop. Finish it while you're there though, this won't reheat well. 2. Black beans - Hit! Loved the Asian flare and this was a standout of the meal. 3. Sweet potatoes - Eh, more of a dessert. Not bad just not my thing. 4. Cornbread - Huge slices with a texture close to pound cake. Tasted good but required all of the accompanying whipped butter (not a bad thing!). Service was good and the food came out quick. Portion sizes for the $75 World Tour were good. Cool vibe to the place. Going in, I understood what Gerard was doing here, mashing American BBQ with different global influences, but I left thinking I'd rather have plates of the original cultural dishes, and similarly would rather have American BBQ just as American BBQ. And, the execution of the brisket & ribs was less than subpar...I would say downright "bad". Would I go back? Sure, but I wouldn't go out of my way. With the recon mission complete, I'd stick to the lamb or pulled pork and happily order any of the sides. Bon Appetit! read more

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If I told you I wasn't still thinking about the Mac and cheese, I'd be lying. I ordered the brisket plate and loved the spices that the brisket was rubbed in! It came with a side, and I clearly got the Mac n cheese! It was amazing! It was creamy and had small bits of jalapeños for a nice bite- nothing too over the top. I highly recommend trying them both! read more

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This spot is huge! Dining area is nice and spacious and there's an upstairs outdoor patio. Decor is really nice and place is clean. Accommodated for our bigger group of 9. Server was really friendly and helpful. Brisket Sammie I got was pretty good but definitely need to come back to try more things. The size was quite small for what I expect from a bbq place but good portion for myself. read more

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We usually avoid the Foundry but this spot has been on the list since they opened and we were looking for something fun to do on a Sunday, so we gave it a try. Holy Moly. Definitely worth the Foundry traffic on a bad day it was so good! The service was fantastic the whole time. We were amazed. The drink menu is amazing and super unique. I want to try everything. THE FOOD. The brisket was SO tender. The pork was so flavorful. The fries were crispy and perfect. The mac was a jalapeno mac that was insanely creamy. EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD. Such a great experience, probably some of the best BBQ we've had in STL. Highly recommend. read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Of the places at The Foundry - this one lured us in because we wanted to go in and sit somewhere rather than in the "food court". Full bar - good draft beer options - knowledgeable bar staff - good local selections. BBQ generally isn't my "go-to" but since I was at a BBQ joint I wanted to try it. It was delicious. However they have non-BBQ type options on the menu as well. The vibes were great - as I first stated - having never been to the City Foundry before - we chose this place over other options because it looked inviting and cozy. I don't know the vibes here at night - but I definitely would've felt comfortable taking kids here at the time we were there (afternoon) and there is plenty on the menu for everyone. Really my only critique of this place is they don't have traditional servers - so you have to go to the bar every time you want a drink - but it wasn't inconvenient at the time I was there. We would definitely return to sample more of the menu items. read more

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This was my first visit to Expat, and it did not disappoint! I loved the cheese curds - they're drizzled in hot honey and are a must order in my opinion - and the smoked turkey sandwich was moist and flavorful, unlike other some other smoked turkey I've had. I usually don't care for potato wedges, but these were crispy and not too potato-y, if you know what I mean. The space is airy with lots of natural light and is open to the Foundry food hall. Our party of 7 was tucked back in a room meant for larger groups, which I didn't feel was necessary for the time of day (Sunday at 3 pm). The service was ok but slower than I feel it would have been if we'd been seated in the main dining room. No complaints, just something to keep in mind if they're not busy. read more

Tried for the first time. Mac&Cheese better than I expected. Cornbread and Brisket good. read more

Expat BBQ - Brisket Plate with Mac&Cheese - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place is a must do! I wasn't prepared for how awesome this place is. The space is massive and has such a vibe. Rich jade green and golds along with bengal tigers are tied together throughout the three (yes three) levels. We were seated in the main dining room which has industrial vibes. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I think we may have ordered too much food; if that's even possible! We started with the cheese curds in a sweet chili sauce. Creamy cheese and a sweet heat. Yum! I was recommended the short ribs as my entree. This had to be the most uniquely seasoned ribs I've ever had. Sweet with just the right amount of spice for heat. The entree comes with one side so I added macaroni and cheese. This stuff is amazing!! The sauce was creamy with a Smokey flavor. I'd recommend you give this one a go. I added a side of collard greens to round out my meal. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of these. Looks like they are served with hot sauce on them. I'm not sure, but this one was not a favorite. read more

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I have been so excited to come and try Expat and drooling over the descriptions of dishes for months. Hubby and I made it a date night and came on out! Based on everything, though, I can't say I would ever give it go again. The quick things that threw me off: At this price point, I'm expecting plates and silverware, and ramekins for sides-- meat plates are 25+ each and brought out in a metal tray w paper ballpark scoop. Why serve butter with your cornbread if the cornbread is room temperature? We were both perplexed and so we asked if the cornbread was supposed to be warm, it is not... so they intend that you use unmelted butter as a dipping sauce for cornbread. They do not serve it with honey. The soda/drinks aren't that good :( So now into the weeds... I asked before ordering what type of fries these were. Our server mentioned they were steak fries. I get my fries, they're matchstick. I asked the server in order to gauge if he knew what matchstick fries were. He was adamant, the chef calls these fries steak style fries. I asked if he understood how that's confusing since I was expecting steak fries which is the exact opposite of what I received. He seemed like he understood what I was saying and then offered that he'd bring a different side. I did take him up on that and got the mac n cheese. HE CHARGED ME FOR IT. Also, the mac n cheese wasn't good either. It has relish in it and a slight sweetness I can't shake, also the mix of cheeses wasn't complementary to each other and was slightly bitter, a gruyere I think. The greens were ok, nothing too strange there. I guess you could say this was a comedy of horrors. The pork shoulder was shredded, on purpose. We did ask if someone accidentally brought us pulled pork instead. The shoulder is supposed to be like that. The turkey was tender, which was great, but it didn't really have a taste. You know how at a bbq place, you can find your sauce soulmate, well, none of the sauces really hit the spot for me. The baked black beans are flavored with teriyaki. Like as a very prominent note...It's pretty off-putting. In general, I think I can safely say this is just not our jam. The food was cooked well. It lives up to the promise of "Expat", traditional foods with untraditional seasonings and served in different ways. We are both adventerous eaters who love to try things, it just seems this chef's fusion palate just doesn't gel with ours. Friendly and quick service, lovely atmosphere, just not our style. I was happy to see it was packed on the Saturday we went out so we must be in the minority and it seems a well-loved establishment. read more

Expat BBQ in STL is hands down a new five star STL experience. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a laid-back yet welcoming vibe that screams international barbecue. The smell of smoky, perfectly cooked meats hits you immediately, and it only gets better from there. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender with just the right amount of smoky bark, and the pulled pork was juicy and bursting with flavor. Their sides are just as impressive--don't miss the mac and cheese or the tangy slaw, which are the perfect complement to the rich, savory meats. I would skip out on the Brazilian cheese Bread though. The staff was friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do, making the whole experience even better. They were new when we went, so I only expect service to get better and better. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I visited Expat during the day, so I only got to visit, The Terrace and it was a limited menu. I also had to order my food at a kiosk. I'm a pretty good self checker outer at the grocery store and Target, but some how I missed up ordering here. I ordered the cheeseburger with waffle fries and added a side of Mac-n-Cheese, too. I am a fan of Mac-n-Cheese and wanted to see how good theirs was. When my food was delivered, I had no waffle fries. I thought it was my fault, so I wasn't going to say anything. My friend encouraged me to go ask at the bar and get my fries. When I did, they checked my entries and I indeed did order the combo and the extra side. The food runner quickly brought me, my additional carbs. My cocktail of choice was a Old Fashioned and it was masterfully made. The only downside, is that it was served in a plastic glass. I get it, due to the location they can't use glasses. However, the plastic glasses aren't good for our environment. Expat BBQ will be a great place to eat before or after a move at, The Alamo. read more

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Wonderful views. The happy hour menu was great- not a lot of vegetarian options, but it was wonderful to take in the views. I can't wait to go back and try even more of the great drinks and food! read more

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Expat BBQ is another stellar addition to Gerard Craft's lineup, and as usual, I'm here to show some love! Watch me turn a BBQ joint into my own little salad haven. The kale salad was delicious, fresh, and topped with some crunchy stuff that I could eat by itself. I saved the mac and cheese opting out of the chicken skin. It was creamy and comforting but a little spicy which I loved. The rooftop location at the City Foundry is a total win too, Perfect for a casual yet elevated dining experience! read more

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Service was amazing. Drinks, on point. Space, large, but not noisy. Tips for your visit, you can order from a smaller menu if you want to go to the upstairs patio. I think if we knew that we would have gone that way. We arrived on a Friday evening and Expat had only been open a few weeks. We were able to get seated right away. Excited about trying new flavors we jumped right in with a grilled cucumber salad. It seemed like a lot of people had this on their tables. I hope everyone enjoyed it. It seemed odd to me as an appetizer, like maybe it should be more of a side. There just wasn't a lot to it. It did come out of the kitchen very quickly... then we had to wait for 45 minutes for our entrees. After much deliberation, I landed on the smoked half chicken, I wanted to get something different than my partner. He got the brisket. The food was good, but after 45 minutes we were hoping for AMAZING. We could be completely wrong, but we were leaning towards, smoked meats are usually ready already, just put the sides together and the plate is ready. So maybe that is just not how Expat is set up. The ambiance of the dining room, bbq in the title, menu style, none of this lead us to believe this would be a long dinner. I did say something to the manager that dropped off our food, and he made it right. But I don't want people looking up reviews and thinking this is an average bbq place. I do hope they are able to speed that up in the future. We will give them some time, maybe this snag was just a growing curve. Definitely visit if you are good to hang out! read more

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I wanted to love this place, but it's really a disappointment. Despite them being short staffed, we did receive good service from the hostess and our waiter. The inside of this place is really nice, well lit, and clean, but the food is lackluster. I ordered a brass burger with fries. The burger was alright, but the fries were a little hard. It took about 15 minutes for us to relieve or food, which wasn't bad. In my opinion, the menu is very limited and a little overpriced on some of the food selections. If they can give a boost in flavor, then I think it would overall improve the quality of the food here. I would be willing to give them another try... read more

Expat BBQ - Brass burger with fries - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Finally made it out to expat and it was wonderful It is multiple levels inside the foundry with the main floor being a rather nice dining room that would make a great date spot. It was empty about 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon so the servers got me in and out quick with a to go order. They were all super nice and friendly. I went with the briskey sandwich and waffle fries. The brisket was cubed and seasoned really well. Expat offering global flavors to traditional bbq so the flavors are unique to Is a wonderful concept and way to switch up the norm. A really solid spot that I am excited to get back to read more

I've been meaning to try Expat ever since it (finally!) opened at the Foundry, and I finally got the chance! Upon arrival we were given the option to sit inside on the first floor for full table service, or make our way up to the third floor patio and use QR codes at the tables to order. We chose the latter, and enjoyed the large patio and view of the rest of the area. My bf and I split the Hot Wisconsin Cheese Curds to start, and were shocked at the huge portion. I do wish they had an option for a smaller plate at a cheaper cost, because we had plenty to take home- they didn't reheat well, but they were amazing at the restaurant! I had the Expat Burger, which was tasty with a healthy amount of beef brisket on top. The Mac n' Cheese does have some jalapeño in it, which even as a picky eater I didn't mind. The spiciness was just the right level. My bf enjoyed his Expat Nachos and also couldn't finish them. I had a Frozé to drink which was quite nice to sip on while enjoying the view. read more

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This place was surprisingly delicious! I got their Expat burger which was a juicy patty with tender brisket and pickles, sauce, cheese. It came with these DELICIOUS shoestring fries which I gobbled up. My friends tried the brisket platter which came with as delicious and tend brisket, lots of BBQ variety sauces and a side. We also tried their wings and they were spicy and SOOOO good!! Definitely would come back for the food but I will say that the service was SLOOWWWWW - our server took 10+ minutes to greet us which was a little frustrating because they weren't that busy but they did come around and pour us waters while we waited. Definitely could update their wait staff or let us know it would be a while. read more

I visited expat BBQ twice recently. I visited their dining from before they officially opened and then went to their rooftop terrace during opening weekend. Expats BBQ offers a wide variety of both bbq and beverages that are inspired by other foreign cuisines. In their main dining room they offer a full menu and on the rooftop they offer burgers and sandwiches. There is a full bar in both the dinning room and rooftop terrace and they offer a variety of craft cocktails, domestic and foreign beer, wine, and NA beers and cocktails. I was very pleased during both of my visits. I've been able to try a variety of items off their menu including their jerk chicken wings, waffle fries with fry sauce, dia's cheese bread, tigers blood shaved ice, Afghani lamb pork shoulder sandwich, and a Ghia NA aperitif soda. All of the food was amazing! The jerk chicken wings are definitely something to write home about. The portions were huge and the wings had a nice savory-sweet flavor. The waffle fries were crisp and well seasoned. The tigers blood shaved ice was a watermelon flavored shaved ice with condensed milk and was a refreshing dessert. Finally, the lamb sandwich was a perfectly flavored sandwich with the white yogurt sauce. The dinning room vibes are industrial yet modern and the rooftop vibes were modern yet cozy. They had multiple TVs playing the STL city soccer game which was a nice touch! The staff was very attentive and frequently checking to make sure that we were okay. I look forward to coming back and spending a night watching some sports on their rooftop terrace! read more

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Bottom Line - come for a drink on the Patio. skip the food. Expensive BBQ places - either knock it out of the park or leave much to be desired. Expat, struck out. The food's not good. Maybe we came on an off day. The venue - awesome. The multi story restaurant is very designed. Playful designs. The food pulley system is loud AF. I'm surprised Niche didn't think that one though fully. Its just runs and runs and runs. The patio - amazing atmosphere. Wonky ordering system. Self serve for utensils and sauces. The food is sent up via a pulley system. I guess if its pipping hot in the kitchen it will arrive hot. If it sits in the kitchen. Good luck. The food: The $27 brisket plater - dry and cold. The driest corn bread ive ever had and cold fries. The $17 burger. Cold fries. Tepid burger. The staff, really warm and engaging. Overall disappointing. The Niche Food Group's other restaurants hit it out of the park. Save yourself the pain and get their burger from Rockwell. Its infinitely better. The brisket? Head to Sugar Fire or Salt n Smoke. Heck, you'll be less disappointed with Dierberg's Bob's BBQ is better at a fraction of price. My dog will be happy with 3/4 of the brisket I didnt eat. Thankfully there is a grocery store in the foundry to spend more $ on lunch. read more

Expat BBQ - The doggie bag. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

What a great place. We opted to sit up on the third floor terrace. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful place to have our lunch. Once we sat down, there were no menus you needed to use the code scan on the napkin holder to order your food. That part was a little bit confusing to us And hard to make adjustments to the burger. We ordered the burger that had the brisket on top. I believe it was called the Expat Burger. It was absolutely delicious. Possibly the best burger I ever had. It was cooked perfectly and the brisket on top was so tender and so flavorful. It came with an order of fries Of course, we went up to the bar to get a beer to go with it. Our food arrived up high on a roller type system in the ceiling. It was really kind of interesting. They put it in a thermos bag and it comes up from the bottom floor. Once it arrives on the third floor, the weight staff unload it and brings it to you. The weight staff was super nice! The restrooms were nice. They were unisex, but you got your own clothes to install and you basically just shared the sink area. I will definitely be back again! Highly recommend this place. read more

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WOW! Expat might be the new spot to be at! The vibes are so cute and everything we had was delicious. My partner and I sat at the bar and were attended by the lovely Ryan and other helpful bartenders. We started off with the white Negroni and a glass of wine. For food, we both ordered the lamb and they were delicious! I had a side of waffle fries and fell in love with the fry sauce. My partner ordered his lamb with a side of the jalapeño mac n cheese and it was equally delightful. Not too spicy yet still left a bit of a burn. We decided we'll have to go back another time for dessert and enjoy their patio soon! read more

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The food was decent but the new ordering system is terrible. Apparently you have to order only by QR code. We were meeting my parents there. The got there early and were having trouble figuring it out. In order to put everything on a single tab, you have to order through one person's phone. My wife took over and made it work for our group but it's a pain. For drinks you have to get them from the bar after you've ordered your food. The place were terribly understaffed. The servers said that had had wages cut since the new system was put in place. It's terrible. Don't eat here. read more