This place is the best. Excellent food and an amazing cocktail menu. A place with a good bar menu is always a winner. Not to mention the great patio and lower patio with a fireplace. Winner winner chicken dinner. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Pick two platter. Blackberry moonshine with tea. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

Let me first say this, I don't know why BBQ places think their prices need to be so dang high. It amazes me every time how much I end up paying for such small portions of meat. That being said, I will lump this place in with the rest of BBQ places. The serving size is small for the price, and their BBQ is just average. The sides were pretty good, but the same theory applies. Even the "family size" sides were dinky. There were four of us in the group, but one had recently had surgery so she could only eat a small portion. We shelled out over $90, and I left hungry...that's just unacceptable. That was with NO ALCOHOL! Just goes to show, if all places in a certain niche raise their prices, then people will still pay for it. Look at chicken wings, they are super cheap to make...and we still pay a dollar each for something that is worth less than a dime. The service was above average...that's why this place has three stars. If you are willing to pay for this type of food, then you darn well have good service. Our server was wonderful. I won't go back, but if I did, I would make sure I got the same guy. read more

Where do I start? First of all, I suppose I should begin by saying "shame on me" for not trying this place sooner! Mrs. S and I stopped in last Sunday with her parents in tow. They were visiting and her father had always wanted to check out Old Town St. Charles, so we made our way down to Hendricks BBQ! First off, if you aren't familiar with Old Town, parking is a bit of a mystery here. You will need to look for a sign for public parking and go down the hill, and then make your way to the best spot you can find from there. There is no place to park on the cobblestone street! As far as food is concerned, there is plenty to choose from. The in-laws mistakenly ordered family portions of green beans, potato salad, cole slaw, and sweet potato casserole with their Smoked Turkey dinners. I say mistakenly because the waitress didn't do a very good job of explaining to them what they were ordering. There was confusion over which meals came with sides, and which did not, and my mother in law talks more than she listens, so I cannot fault the waitress entirely! Mrs. S and I, on the other hand, ordered "The Whole Shebang." It is exactly what it sounds like, a sample platter featuring each kind of meat they offer for BBQ. There was a plentiful assortment of brisket, smoked turkey, ribs, sausage, and pulled pork. The sauces were on the table, and each had their own appeal. I enjoyed the combo of the honey bbq with the pulled pork, the dry sauce was great on the brisket, and the turkey went well with the house sauce. My favorite was the sausage with their spiciest sauce. The meal also came with 4 sides, each much smaller than the family sized portions my in-laws were served! Our selection was the sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, baked beans, and....Hell I can't remember! I especially liked the baked beans and corn casserole, Mrs. S loved the sweet potato casserole. We both ate the other side, whatever it was. The atmosphere here was really nice. There was music playing but not overpowering, and honestly I really enjoyed it. My only complaints are with the service, and even these aren't beyond repair. Initially, after being seated, it took several minutes to be acknowledged by a server. For me this is a big deal, it sets the tone for the service, and it's the first thing I notice when dining out. I will say, once our server, her name was Sarah, appeared, she did a decent job of keeping our glasses full and making sure we had everything we needed, although it seemed that the further into our meals we got, the longer we went between check ins. Then, there was the issue with not taking the time to clarify the issues with the sides, which resulted in my in-laws ordering $22 worth of side items! The final complaint with service is the failure to at least ask if we were splitting the check. This is another aggravation of mine, and maybe it is just me, but when two couples are sitting down for dinner, it seems like common sense to ask if the check needs to be split. I don't carry cash on me, so it is always an inconvenience! Just ask! On a final note, I was pleased to see that Hendricks BBQ uses Yelp! Check-In discounts. The $5 off our meal was a nice incentive. My closing thoughts on Hendricks BBQ are simple. I loved the food. The atmosphere is very inviting and I cannot wait to go back. Today, I saw that Ian P. wrote an update on his review for Hendricks BBQ, where he mentioned that he is the Duke of this location. I say, not for long Ian P. Not for long indeed! read more

Kind of Pricey but delicious. Everything had flavor and I would return. Nice atmosphere

Two star food and four star service. Went here for lunch today with the boss and a coworker. Tried the BBQ nachos as the free check-in appetizer. They were tasty - loaded with goodies and the BBQ was good, kind of sweet which I like. After telling my companions that anyone who orders a veggie burger at a BBQ place should be taken out back and shot, I brilliantly ordered the soup and salad special. Caught some flack for that one, but the chili was made with burnt ends which I (theoretically) love and I wasn't super-hungry after the nachos. Did not like the chili at all - the "burnt ends" were just cubes of brisket and the pieces were too big to manage in a chili. The caesar salad was good but the lettuce was a little on the limp side. Boss had the ribs; glad I didn't order them because I could tell by watching him eat them that I would not have liked them. I like tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone into my mouth and just melts. These looked a little dry for my taste and he struggled to eat them with a knife and fork. We agreed that the best part of the meal was the little piece of cinnamon bread pudding that came on the side of their lunch specials. Service was spot on, but we will probably stick to Sugar Fire or Pappy's for BBQ. read more

I came here to get dinner with a friend. Being on a budget, I decided to order an appetizer at the suggestion of my friend. We both got the shrimp and grits and omg, it was so good! Unfortunately, it was also TINY. I took my time and paced myself but I still finished the grits much faster than I wanted to. On the bright side, the food was fairly heavy and reasonably filling. Fries were also ordered. They were thick and crispy and solid. Not too expensive either and there were a lot of fries! So after i ate the grits, I nommed on fries. We also got a few drinks. The sangria was ok but not my favorite (not a huge fan of smoke usually) but the other two drinks were really tasty! One of the drink of the day, the other I can't recall, but was a standard. All in all, if I'm in the area, I'd come back again! read more

Came in with my brother to grab some lunch here, and we were maybe 1 of 3 tables there total. Younger girls were hanging by the hostess area with no greeting or friendliness. We sat and ordered almost right away, (Brisket, potato salad, baked beans.) The food came out about 5 min later, and without exaggerating, we literally cleaned our plates within another 5 min. That's how small the proportions were. I was still hungry, and after the bill with tip included, was nearly 40.00. For lunch?! The food overall wasn't too shabby, but was definitely not worth it. I don't even think the girls said "Bye, Thank you, or Come again." read more

Arrived around 7:30 on 2/15/14. Place was packed and we were told there would be a 30-45 minute wait. We expected to wait as it was Saturday, so no big deal there. After we were seated, our waitress, Shannon, was very attentive. We were told they were out of ribs and turkey (Saturday night and you're out?), no big deal either as I ordered the brisket and pulled pork with sweet potato casserole and baked beans. SO & her son ordered the small brisket plate with mashed potatoes and corn bake, respectively along with the bbq nachos appetizer. Nachos arrived and Shannon was constantly apologizing for the wait (told her no biggie as it's expected when the place is packed) and they were ok. There was a little bit of pulled pork on top and it had baked beans, some kind of cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream throughout. Next, we received our dinner. After my pick 2 was set in front of me, I almost asked if this was all I was getting (I wish I took a picture). There was less than a handful of pulled pork and 3 strips of brisket. The sides were in 2oz cups. I expected quite a bit more for $18. After trying the brisket and pork, they both had to be drowned in bbq sauce as they were pretty tasteless (good bbq doesn't need to be drowned in sauce). The sauces were not very good either. After trying the sweet, I had to mix in the hot just to get it to be not so sweet. I tried what I assumed was the dry rub on the table. Big mistake as all I could taste was the salt. SO and her son's dinner did not fare much better. My SO asked Shannon as to why the mashed potatoes were so salty and she said that they mix the dough with bacon fat. I love bacon, but even these things were too salty for me. His comments about the brisket were similar to mine and his side was barely touched. I would say the price for both of their plates, $22, was a little better, but not by much. Overall, we were very disappointed with Hendricks after reading the reviews here on yelp and the review in Midrivers Magazine. Needless to say, we will not be going back, nor would we recommend it. read more

What a shame. This place looked awesome when I walked in. The menu looked great too. But the fries were cold (and not fresh), the BBQ sauce is runny, the ribs and brisket have too much fat, and the roll was stale. I really wanted to like it but I'm just spoiled by good BBQ elsewhere in St Louis. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Combo platter with too many sweet potato fries. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

We had our Team Dinner here which ended up being about....30'ish people. We had the whole second floor to ourselves! I would first like to give props to this place for their Yelp deal of a free drink. Thank you, it was a $9 drink, and I appreciate you not giving me grief about it since we paid ahead of time as a group. I don't remember what I had, but it was really good...everyone was very happy with the drinks...beer, IPA, cocktails, all of it. The atmosphere and decor was very cool...a little dark as far as lighting goes, but not a hindrance. The food was AWESOME!! We were served buffet style. I had brisket, turkey, mashed potatoes and baked beans. The meat was VERY tender and flavorful, the mashed potatoes were...mashed potatoes, and the baked beans were the best I've ever had. If I lived in the area, I would definitely come back here again. read more

Hendricks BBQ is a little off the beaten path, but very much on the cycled path (Katy Trail) between Trailhead Brewery (the unofficial beginning of the touristy Main Street St. Charles) and the Ameristar Hulking Suburban Brickglob, I mean Casino. But about Hendricks. I just want to say this: Cobb Salad. Okay, it's standard, yes. Not something you'd expect to find at Niche unless they deconstruct it into a dessert or something. BUT...and this is a big butt...when it's done right, this is a combination of tastes that is really, really hard to beat. Hendricks does it right. They call it a BBQ Cobb, but that's only because "Ordinary Cobb" wouldn't sound as appealing. The beauty of this version is in the smoked bacon and pulled pork (which I added - you could also pick chicken or brisket). The salad is really perfect as is, for $9, but adding pulled pork for just $2 more gave me an excuse to try the BBQ and I'm glad I did, because it was excellent. A generous helping, too. What a great lunch. The ambiance here is nice, if a bit of a weathered wood and neon cliché, but that may be because of the similar places that followed. Anyway, it hits the sweet spot as a restaurant that's fine for family, date, business, group or whatever. Pretty sure I'll be back to try some more of their BBQ and other offerings. Maybe another Cobb. read more

Stopped by for lunch with a few friends before going to see a movie. Got a sangria, which was gross. The flavor was very artificial and not good. I ordered a brisket platter with three sides for $13. It was only 3 strips of the brisket, which was dry, with collard greens, baked beans, and sweet potato fries. The collard greens were disgusting, but maybe because that's my first time trying them. The baked beans were mediocre - I've had better beans out of a can. The sweet potato fries came 10 minutes after my food, which took longer than I had expected to come out. However, the fries were delicious. There are 3 sauce offerings: house, STL (spicy and good), and sweet. They are a little pricey for the quantities given and it took a long time to receive my food and check - I almost missed my movie. read more

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CHECK YOUR BILL! The service was just ok and so was the food. The big issue I had is when the check was delivered there was an "ACA Surcharge?" In case you were wondering what this is, as I did, it's a surcharge the restaurant is sneaking onto the check to cover their expenses for the Affordable Care Act, i.e., Obamacare! Sorry, but I pay almost $400 a month for health insurance already for me and my child and I don't want to pay for others. I did request to take it off which took an additional 30 minutes! The manager did come to the table and told us the servers are required to tell us upon seating about the surcharge and that its posted on their menus. We were not warned ahead of time and when I asked to see the menu the manager just said he'd take it off the check. We will not be returning. The only reason I am giving two stars is the server seemed like a good person and when the food is done right it can be tasty, but there never seems to be any consistency to either. read more

Didn't love it. Service was SLOW. I have had better bbq and sauces other places. Brisket was dry. Pork was ok. St Louis ribs were spicy. Sauces were not good....I had to mix the House and Sweet to make my own. Cole slaw was gross. Baked beans were good. Nachos were good. Sweet tea was good. read more

Good atmosphere, love the outside fireplace. Service was a bit slow, dinner at 6pm, no wait. Appetizers came out pretty good, fried green tomatoes were ok but a bit tough, onion rings spicy. Tried the baby back ribs, pulled pork and brisket. The ribs were good, the pulled pork good, but the brisket was dry. Their BBQ sauces are not to my liking, even tried their dry rub to sprinkle on their meats. I think it would taste better if they bake either a wet or dry type of meat. There are other places in the area that have good BBQ as well, this place didn't impress me as much as I was hoping it would. Probably won't be returning... read more

The restaurant by itself was so cute but the brisket that I ordered was so dry. I had better than this. Sides was ok and Service was good

I do love scrolling through the reviews of fellow Yelpers to see how experiences vary. I am coming down in the camp of "Great lunch spot close to work and verrrryyyy intrigued by the selection of whiskey and bourbon" but that last one will have to wait until happy hour ;) Had seen the overall rating of Hendrick's as good and wanted to give it a shot as there is NO WHERE to eat in Hazelwood..seriously..no where..NO I DO NOT WANT JIMMY JOHNS!!! :) So I dragged a coworker along to sample some BBQ. Slow at lunch but as many have noted the decor is great! I am a huge blues fan so the portraits and short bios were a great touch. The Blues Bar remains unopened as of this review and i couldn't get a projected opening date. Two sandwiches were consumed (and I do have to comment that I was confused by a fellow Yelpers note that no sides are offered with entrees? I am 82% sure that they were on the menu i perused) with appropriate sides (slaw, beans and fries). I had pulled pork and I do agree it is neither pulled in the traditional sense, not super smokey and not wet (but guess why you have sauces at the table). But the pork was tender and juicy..I can work with that.. Coworker had a brisket sandwich and based on the quick disappearance appeared to have no qualms. But the drink menu..local beers only on tab...no INBEV is not local..I was very happy to see that the are supporting UCBC, Four Hands, Charleville, and others on their taps (and yes Mr and Mrs. Inbev you are there in bottles). But the whiskey slections..you crazy beautiful bastards! Pappy van Winkle 15 year...really??!? I think I just drooled on myself..although you cant get Pappy in any flight (and it would be waste to do that) there appeared to be some creative thought given to all the flights as well as the signature cocktails. As another Yelper noted there is no BBQ in St. Charles (well not that I am aware of) and there is no similar selection of local brews AND selection of whiskeys anywhere in St Louis....well I haven't been to EVERY Bar read more

I came here and dined with some family who live in the area. I had just finished a cross-city adventure to retrieve a forgotten stuffed animal downtown and I was riding a little bit of a high after successfully crossing 4 lanes of traffic to hit my exit (only 3 people died). We were seated on the upstairs deck area outside. First of all, the iron rocking chairs were incredibly comfortable. It was a very relaxing atmosphere. I gently rocked as I examined the menu. The staple BBQ prices seemed reasonable but with no added sides, they could quickly become pricey. However, in sandwich form, it was very well priced (maybe too good). Most at the table ordered the brisket sandwich. I ended up getting the same with greens and macaroni and cheese. Beers and drinks come in mason jars. This gives you that down-home brewed in the bathtub feeling that we all love. Food came out and holy cow it was a lot of beef for one sandwich. Macaroni and cheese was A+ with a little BBQ sauce mixed in. Greens were good. They weren't the best I've ever had, but they were good. The brisket was tender, moist, tender, juicy, tender and with a little crunch. All the words you want to hear when describing brisket. The only reason I can't give 5 stars is that the "Hot" BBQ sauce is anything but hot. I got more spice smelling the chlorine at the indoor pool in the hotel next door. If I am able to return, I will definitely ask if they have any truly spicy sauce that the Missouri population fears. Overall, definitely a place you should check out for some excellent BBQ, good beverage, and relaxing vibes. read more

So, admittedly, I like the food at Sugarfire better, but there is something to be said for having table service. When I'm in the mood for taking my time over dinner and having a server and a full cocktail menu, this is the spot I hit up. Mr. H. and I almost always get the deal that comes with several meats and like 3 sides ( I can't remember exactly, but it's a lot of food and plenty for 2 people). I've had a couple of appetizers here that have been good and the cocktail menu/beer selection is sufficient. I have had plenty of pretty good meals here, nothing has really blown me away, but I've never had anything terrible and the service has always been good. This place is probably really 3.5 stars. You are definitely paying for ambiance here. read more

Worst ribs of my life. Waitress came by and asked us how things were. I mentioned it and we sent them back (her idea not mine) they said we had eaten enough or them that they wouldn't do anything- I had taken one bite. took half off the dessert. When we posted to opentable about the odd experience they gaslighted me like it was my fault. Don't waste your time. New mgmt and menu are a waste of your money. read more

You mean I have to give you at least one star? I had to park in the casino parking lot with no lines for parking... Passing thru the smokers lounge downstairs was disgusting. If you are going to herd the classless nicotine suckers, at least cage them on the other side of the entrance, but to make a non-smoker thread the needle between smokers shuts this place down completely...... Oh yeah, the food.... On a scale of one to ten, I'd give it a three... I've traveled the country, and have had BBQ in many states. This place reminds me of a chain joint, trying not to be a chain joint. No taste, sauce was bland, and overall was an unremarkable dinner. I will not be back. I will not recommend you to anyone wanting BBQ in the St. Charles area. Sorry, you loose..... read more

I might be slightly addicted to Hendricks BBQ. Why do I say that? Because it's so good that it makes me do things I don't necessarily want to do. First, I'm not really a BBQ fan (but I keep coming back). Second, I live in South City, 5-10 minutes away from some of the best dining in the St. Louis (i.e. I don't EVER drive to St. Charles to go out to eat). So what's the deal!?! Well, first let's start with atmosphere. Very cool. You feel like you're dining on the shanti somewhere, slurping beer from mason jars and wiping your hands with checkered napkins. The background music was bluegrass covers of rock songs, which I thought was extra cool. Second, the food. Again, not a huge BBQ fan...but it's so good! The first time I went was for a catered work function, so I got to try everything. The pulled pork was the star. I've had better brisket (cough, cough SugarFire). Another thing that stood out was their shrimp and grits - oh my goodness, so good. I swore I'd return. That I did - for lunch and, although disappointed that they didn't have their huge full menu - got a chance to try a bunch of stuff with their $11 special of one meat, 3 sides. The portions are small, so the 3 sides made it just right. If you want lots of meat, this is not for you (maybe 2-3 ounces is what you get). I got the pulled pork again and it was heaven. I can't believe I'm saying this, but the best side was the creamed spinach. The mac and cheese and corn casserole were also good. We got a free app with Yelp check in and tried the BBQ nachos. Although beautiful, I wound up not being a fan due to the overly sweet baked beans that overtook the entire dish. Service on this trip left a lot to be desired, but luckily it wasn't that busy so it didn't turn into a disaster. All-in-all, this is some good food, with a unique atmosphere. I'll be back to feed my addiction. read more

Some of the best bbq around. Had the brisket and sausage great smoke flavor and the best part you can add your own sauce or not. Pulled pork was delicious as well and the sides we very good. We had a party of eight and as soon as we walked in the bar tender took care of us, nice selection of beers. Kayla our waitress had her hands full but she did an excellent job taking care of our needs, most excellent, my hats off to her. The best surprise was they offered a substantial military discount, thank for taking care of us veterans. read more

If I could, I've give Hendricks 4 1/2 stars. This is pretty basic Barbeque, done very well. I like the vibe of this place, I like the music (think early '60's blues/R&B/roots music and more), the food, the beer selections, pretty much everything. I came here on the spur of the moment (just the way I like). I've gotten the meatloaf before with some sort of blueberry BBQ glacé, which sounded really bizarre, but was delicious (OK, so maybe not exactly 'basic' BBQ). I've also gotten some sort of sampler meal (in my case, it was brisket and pulled pork). Note to my non-red meat-eating friends: chicken and turkey are available! Today, I ordered the "Meat + 3" lunch special. As it suggests, you pick one meat and three sides, of which there are many. I chose brisket + creamed spinach, cole slaw and greens served with bacon. Apparently it's actually Meat + 3 + 1, because in addition to my choices, they also included a small, delicious baked apple dish as well. A perfect small treat to a great lunch. (I should mention that for lunch, the sides are not big, and that 3 sides of this size is a great way to sample several different ones without later thinking "did I really eat 3 sides?! More than a taste though - just perfect.) Could it get better? Yes.... Yes it could! I'm glad that you asked. When I checked in on Yelp I received a coupon for a free appetizer or drink. I was going to just have a glass (here, a glass Mason jar) of ice water, but if Hendricks is offering, sure, I'll have a beverage too. In addition to tea or soft drinks, one is allowed to order a cocktail or draft beer - nice! After lunch, I walk away one happy Yelper. Thanks, Hendricks! Glad that you're in my 'hood! read more

I would rarely just drop by a restaurant that I see on an Interstate billboard. Can't believe I have never been to this BBQ joint. Great atmosphere, enjoyed the Turnover and Corn Casserole. If the whole wait staff work like Tyler, this place will become my favorite. The STL sauce is much more like a Memphis vinegar based sauce and reminds me of Corky's. I'll be back and bring the family! read more

Hendricks BBQ - Great atmosphere at Hendrick's. They built this place inside the old Water Works building. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

Haven't been here since the new management. The food is really bad. The brisket came out with some kind of red sauce slopped on it. The meat was fatty, watery and paper thin. Pulled pork had water running out of it onto the paper on our trays. The green beans with bacon were cold and we literally got 4 onion rings. We will never be back. It was so bad I can't even imagine this place will be open in a year. Side note: bathrooms are disgusting which will give you an indication of what might be going on here. read more

Four of us had dinner here tonight. Three of the 4 of us had satisfactory meals. Mine, the brisket sandwich, got sent back because it was cold. Much colder than room temperature. Actually, the BBQ sauce in the bottles on the table were warmer than my sandwich. The waiter guy did a great job trying to make things right. However, we got no visit from the mgr on duty nor any effort to make amends. Atmosphere was great, drinks were fine, server was very good. Even after my sandwich was replaced, my food was on the low-average side. The server was 4-stars+. But remember, I was the only one of the 4 of us who had issues. I would like to try this place again to see what happens. read more

Pretty good BBQ place. I certainly enjoyed the outdoor patio, especially that it faces east and is shaded for dinner. Service left something to be desired, though. Our server was very nice. However, our appetizer wasn't put in for the kitchen - so the food came out first. The server apologized and said he had totally forgotten to enter it. We got it shortly afterward, and it was at no charge. We also waited quite a bit before we initially saw the server, and checking on us was kind of sketchy. I think part of the problem was that there didn't seem to be anyone dedicated to the patio diners. Each table had a different server that was also working the inside tables. Granted, it wasn't crowded outside at the time (about 4 or 5 tables), but still...rearrange your work flow. The food was generally good, so I'm going with a solid 3 star rating. It wasn't knock your socks off better than other BBQ places, but I'd recommend it to others. Hush puppies, while they came late as appetizers, were good and dense & hot. Dipping sauce was homemade - basically mayo with some spices added, but needed a little bit of zing or heat. The St Louis ribs were yummy. Quite tender, almost falling off the bone - but still had enough chew and stick to the bone that they weren't mushy. Didn't seem to have been pre-boiled. I liked the light smoky flavor throughout the meat, and the slightly charred sauce covering them. Pulled pork had a good flavor, but was just a bit dry. Brisket was tender, with enough fat to give it flavor. The sides: Greens with bacon was excellent - full leaf greens was a pleasant surprise, with just enough vinegar for a little tartness, and the big smoky bacon chunks were generous throughout. Baked/BBQ beans were also well prepared, if typical. Sweet potato casserole, with pecans and crunchy topping was marvelous - almost could have been dessert. Speaking of dessert...seems like every BBQ place now has homemade desserts - which I like. Hendrick's was out of half of their choices, unfortunately the more desirable ones, but better to only have it fresh I guess. So we got a blueberry cobbler. This was disappointing. The blueberries seemed to have come directly from a can (little and dark, rather than the larger and less dark purple that comes fresh), and the topping was thick & dense. While the single size skillet it came in was very hot, there were still cool spots in the blueberries, and the topping was cooked but could have used a couple more minutes. I guess they make up a supply and keep them in the fridge. Either the oven was set too high for even heating throughout, or the cobbler just wasn't left in quite long enough. read more

Possibly worst dining experience in 2019. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table of four's meals. When the food arrived, both ribs and Mac and cheese were tepid; not cold, but far from a reasonable dining temperature. When I brought this to the waitress's attention, she said "Hold on, I'll bring some out hot ribs". I told her no thanks as I had no desire to wait another 45 min while my dinner companions dined. Shockingly, she brought out another rack of ribs in literally three min steaming hot, but obv quickly wiped with BBQ sauce. The appeared to have been microwaved, and clearly had not been slow cooked, you know, BBQ'd. I called for the manager and mentioned all this to the him and all he had to say was there was a misunderstanding and the kitchen had a problem. Never did he offer an apology, or offer any remediation to make things right. Certainly not looking for a free meal, but any empathy beyond the "Okay" I received would have been appreciated. So, super poor service, ill prepared food, completely apathetic management team and very, very average food. Yes, I am certain, worst dining experience of 2019. Steer clear... read more

Showed up and sat immediately. Sat at our table over 10 minutes before a woman saw us. She then proceeded to walk around the dining room complaining to all other servers that we had been seated. We were ready to walk out. A woman said she'd be with us as she continued to set a table for a large party that hadn't arrived yet. Eventually a nice woman came over to get our drink order and then our food order. I will not return here because of the rude ass wait woman. You do not make a table feel unwelcome. It's hard to feel good about the food when the wait staff are so blatantly rude. A table was left unbussed for an hour. Took nearly 20 min to get fried pickles. 5:30 on a Saturday and 3 tables? We should have known better. Food was terrible too-greasy half breaded fried pickles, Luke warm entree, tons of fat and little meat. read more

Spoiler alert: Had it not been for the incompetent hostesses, I'd give this place at least 4-stars. My boyfriend and I chose this place primarily due to the proximity to our hotel, secondarily because we are both smoked meat enthusiasts. On one of the warmest nights this winter, the place was packed causing even more confusion for the two girls at the door. When we asked if we could sit at the empty bar table to avoid the 30-45 minute wait, one hostess said "yes", the other said "no" because they were so busy. (Get your stories straight, ladies!). There were at least three other couples waiting when we arrived who obviously who weren't interested in the table, so I think she was being snarky because she had all the seating power. Sad. Another issue for me was that the hostesses apparently were relying on their memory to select who got seated and in what order. Once you gave your name, they entered something in their computer - not sure what - because it didn't help with seating. I even overheard one say that she didn't see someone, therefore seated another party instead. I believe she was referring to myself and my guy, because she said this after seating a couple who walked in off the street - at the very same bar table I had previously inquired about - that had remained empty for over 20 minutes - and there was no one else waiting in the lobby area other than us. Most patrons were opting for the patio on this warm evening. These women clearly had no clue as to what they were doing; supported by the fact that several servers had to come offer some direction during our wait. Nonetheless, we were finally seated after about 40 minutes. Considering the packed house, our service was at least pretty quick. We started with fried green tomatoes - that had little flavor and were too firm. The sauce that was drizzled on top was colorful, but relatively flavorless, so I don't know if it should've been sweet, smoky or savory. My smoked brisket was tender, juicy and flavorful, with a peppercorn crust. Against my better judgment (being the greens snob that I am), I ordered the bacon braised greens. Texture was ok, but they were sweet. WHY DO COOKS THINK GREENS NEED SUGAR?!!!!! Here's a tip folks...they do not! My guy had the pulled pork (also tender, juicy and flavorful) and fries. I don't care for coated French fries, but at least these were crispy and hot. On the other hand, the Hail Mary IPA, brewed by Cathedral Square Brewery was on point!! All in all, if I am in the area, I'd try this place again, if only for the beer and the cool atmosphere. read more

Great food. Our waitress was excellent. Food was fabulous. Whole shebang gave us a samplingof all the meats and our sides were baked beans,cheesy grits, Mac n cheese and Cole slaw. All were fabulous read more

Hendricks BBQ - The whole she bang! - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

Overall delighted with this experience. Ate here on a business trip so we tried a wide variety of the food and drink. We sat outside on a hot day, but being near to the river there was a nice breeze and large fans set up which made it quite comfortable. Service: Stellar! The servers seemed to know the menu well and were happy to ask for further details of managers/bartenders/kitchen whenever we asked a detailed question. Appetizers: Had the fried green tomatoes and chips. Chips were great to have around the table for the duration of the meal and the tomatoes were friend up nice and crisp Drinks: We sampled a wide variety of drink offerings... Beer, moonshine, cocktails and even the Boozy shakes. All of it was delightful, Uncle Earl was wonderfully refreshing, the boozy shake was very boozy but very tasty. Every drink tasted freshly made and you could tell a lot of thought was given to the ingredients Dinner: I don't have a lot of experience with "real" BBQ, but everything we ate was quite tasty, and if airlines didn't have the 3 oz rules we would have walked out with the St Louis BBQ sauce, it was amazing! read more

This place lives up to ALLLLLLLLL the hype! They are vegetarian friendly and clean with a wonderful and attentive staff! This place is a great place for my meat eating friends and I to have a great time together! The decorations are also super cute! read more

Love the food here! Portions are enormous. . may be a good or bad thing. . .depending on your preference. Hubby and I have been here a few times. Each time, I've had the pulled pork nachos. They are great!! LOTS with plenty to share with maybe 2 others, depending on the appetite. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Cool experience so far - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

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Hubs and I decided to try this place out on a Saturday afternoon. I made a reservation online and headed over. When we got there, the place wasn't busy. We were seated quickly. Hubs ordered a beer flight and the waiter was nice and let him swap out 1 of the beers. I had a pulled pork sandwich. I got coleslaw on top, and I shouldn't have. I wasn't a fan of their coleslaw. However, I was a fan of their braised greens, those were quite tasty. We used the Yelp coupon and had a free appetizer - the empanadas were excellente! Overall, we'd go back again. I loved the atmosphere, loved the checkered napkins and mason jars. It's nice to have a location in St. Charles that we can stop over at. read more

Service isn't the greatest, food is decent, pricy for what you get. Most of the meats here are too dried out for my liking. I'll stick with the flavor & affordability at the always inviting neighborhood bbq joint down the road, Salt n' Smoke. read more

Took 5 minutes to get sat (by myself). There was no hostess. I was greeted by my waitress "you know what you want yet". Not "hello" or "how are you". Annoyed me right off the bat. Food- Got the brisket and 3 sides. 11 bucks. (a bit pricey for a lunch special) Brisket was GOD AWFUL DRY. I could have hammered a nail with it. In fact, to eat the meat, it was a constant struggle to get it down as I was choking on it. Mac and cheese was cold, but not bad. Greens were ok. Sweet potato fries were very good and cooked perfectly (only bright spot) . Management- get your you know what together- your food sucks, your service is worse. Stay away from this place if you like good BBQ. Go elsewhere. read more

We literally visited this place the week it opened several years ago. The same relatives were in town that went with us the first time.. They wanted to go back, so we did. The parking is always a bit confusing and they were paving their lot, so we parked on the street. The place is amazing looking, I just wish the food was at the same level as the decor. I really feel like they nailed the faux blues bar/bbq feel here.. It is a bit over the top, but I do like it. So right off the bat, I see they have a pastrami sandwich. Done.. There were 6 people in our party.. So I ordered. No Pastrami. None.. SO... On to a pulled pork sandwich, which I knew better, but I just wanted to eat and leave. Everyone else ordered. It took quite some time for our food to come out. It was a dying off lunch crowd, and was defiantly not packed. Not thrilled about that. Our food came. I kid you not, I put so much seasoned salt and BBQ sauce on the pulled pork sandwich that it should have overpowered it. I COULD NOT get any flavor out of it. I think it was the bun. But all the same, it was VERY bland. The ribs were good (another member of our party ordered) but a bit tough. Someone ordered a Caesar salad, and man it looked weak. The grilled cheese sandwich for the kids was barely toasted. It was pale...Cheese was good, but bread was too much and not toasted. Here's the bottom line to me. If you really don't care about the overall taste of the food, and want some room and a slightly loud environment to hang out in.. This is the place. If you are a foodie and want the best. DO NOT go here. It's OK.. That's it.. OK... Go to Sugarfire or Lil Mickey's. read more

We stopped here for a cocktail. Pros: nice atmosphere, friendly staff, surprisingly extensive bourbon selection. Cons: Price. I ordered a Manhattan made with Templeton Rye and it was $13, my husband's made with Makers Mark was $11. We enjoy bourbon and have no problem paying for the good stuff, but these selections were overpriced. Having said that, I'd still go back simply because they had a more extensive selection than other bars in the area. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Antique cleavers serve as tap pulls at the bar. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri