Terrible service. Life is too short to eat here. It took our server 45 minutes to bring basic drinks (water, iced tea etc.) to the table. A/C was not working and no efforts were made to rectify that, and no apologies were given. We arrived at the very beginning of dinner service around 5pm and when I went to order a salad they claimed that they were "out of lettuce" and could not make any salads for the rest of the night. For $15.50 we were given 4oz of meat and two very small servings of veggies a piece. When the bill came, our two meals came to $37.98 and I put a $100 bill in the holder and when our server came to pick it up she asked, if we wanted change....?! My jaw dropped to the floor. I politely said, "yes we need change" but when she dropped off our change it was wrong! Instead of the $62.02 we should've received, it was $60 (3 $20 bills) and she didn't explain why, and she never came back to the table. When we went to leave, my husband approached the manager to explain that we hadn't received the correct change and instead of making it right and offering a general apology she defended the server and said, "she may not have known how to make change" and we were once again left completely dumbfounded that instead offering us the $2.02 we were owed she simply offered a b*llsh*t excuse and left two customers extremely displeased with an abundance of ammunition to write this review. Try Salt and Smoke (we've never been disappointed there!!) down the road. read more

I was really excited to Hendrick's after all the great press the bar was receiving! My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and immediately went for a boozy drink. I had a bartender's choice which was delicious. I simply told the bartender what type of wine, liquor and beers I drank and he made me up a wonderful bourbon concoction with peppercorn syrup and mole bitters! Yum. Alex started with a boozy shake - wonderful, heavenly, boozy. Started dinner with the 'Inside Out Grilled Cheese' soup - basically a beer cheese soup with tomato toast points - delish, and also the pulled pork nachos. They took entirely too long to come out but were very tasty. They were comped off our bill so all was good. I was saddened that they were out of ribs but was equally happy with a pick 2 plate of smoked sausage and brisket. Food was excellent however, the price point was a bit high for the amount of food you got. The sides were literally served in ramekins. I mean..ramekins? I am totally fine paying a high price for great food but I do expect to get my money's worth, especially in a city with great barbeque. Consensus is... I will definitely be back, will drink many more libations but wish it was closer to the city. It is out in the boonies! read more

I can't say that I loved it and I can't say that I hated it, but I will say that the restaurant was just okay. The manager coming around and checking on people is what got them three stars. The food is kind of tasteless if your looking for REAL BBQ! The sauces all taste like ketchup to me with a hint of pepper so I won't add a star for that. I ordered the brisket sandwich and was told that most of the fat is cut off, -That was a lie- overall it was okay. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Outside area in the back - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

We were extremely disappointed in our experience here. We went in based on the happy hour shown on their website. We were told that it was no longer available and they have not updated their website in a long tine. When we asked for a manager we were told he was not available and had left. It was very disappointing that we were treated this way. We ended up leaving without ordering any food or drink. read more

We've tried this place several times and every time my food is cold when it comes to the table. I could chalk once or twice up to an off night but every time? There are definitely better places for bbq BUT the atmosphere and outdoor patio are basically outmatched by none. So if you're just planning on hanging with friends for drinks and convo a night on their patio by the fire place can't be beat. read more

I absolutely love this place . Catch a crisp nice evening and enjoy the patio and take a jab at their nachos , pulled chicken , fried Tomatoes , corn bread , sweet potatoes. Yes we ordered a lot and more including some ribs , pork butt and drinks . They have live music and great drinks as well . Service was fast , food was fresh which is big in my book. I'd definitely go back. read more

I am not evaluating Hendricks BBQ food, but the Moonshine Bar located under the restaurant. We had never been to this bar before, and was pleasantly surprised. We came to hear the band Groove Thang because they are a great cover band. We were greeted by a very nice bouncer who worked hard all night and was respectful to all. We wanted to give feedback regarding the great service and respect given to us by the two wonderful bartenders-Amanda and Heather. Not only did they check on us frequently, but answered our questions regarding the drinks they were making. They were happy to tell us of the history of Hendricks BBQ as well as the specialty drinks they served to the clientele. Not only did they work hard all evening to make sure their patrons had what they needed, they made sure everyone was comfortable in the environment, putting a stop to inappropriate behavior effectively and efficiently, with minimal disruptions. Amanda and Heather are to be commended by their hard work and good ethics. Come for the band and stay for the great service! read more

Ruined Father's Day!!! My gosh, this place should have closed down for the day. On Father's Day when you want to have a variety of BBQ, this place completely failed. Here's the list... 1) Air conditioner was broken. If it's broke and not functioning, have the decency to let the patrons know upon entering. That's important enough to know to decide if we even wanted to dine at the establishment. Point to note: we did not stay long enough to allow the the fathers in the group to open their gift bags and cards. Again, the inside temperature was uncomfortable and rising. Who wants to dine in their own sweat? No me!!!!' 2) It was evident our waitress did not want to be at work. Despite it being a hot day (95 degree and rising), your job is to serve the customers with a smile. We were a large party with children, and we ordered at two separate times. To roll your eyes at us because it may have been an inconvenience to you is absolutely unacceptable in the food service industry. 3) When I asked two members of the wait staff that I would like to speak to a manager...it took a long time. I finally waived down a manager myself and he told me he was specifically headed my direction. He was eager to listen and offered "a hundred" apologies for the less than stellar experience and the air conditioning problem. He offered to make it "right" next time, but not today's poor experience. A promise for better service during "at a future date" doesn't amount to much if today's was downright terrible. 4) The drink menu was better if you are a craft beer lover, especially on Sunday Funday. The concern I had is that the menu did not inform the customer as to how the beverage was served. I had to ask my wait staff, and even they were unsure as to how it was poured...in a pint or some other tulip or fancy glass. An image or icon on my beverage menu would be fantastic. Was told that it is in the works, however, just waiting on the need to print mass amounts of menus. In the end, I was told by the assistant manager to always sends concerns to the HR email address. I was informed that the corporate office is collecting feedback and concerns from the patrons because recurring issues have been brought up during recent dining experiences this year alone. It appears as if there's lots of new members joining the team. They just need time to all start working well together. I was promised a "better experience" next time. It was only verbal and I was instructed to explain all this to a staff member working the front desk to ensure it doesn't happen again. No promise written down or monetary incentive offered to help promote a follow up visit. The jury is still out if there will even be a next time. Resolution of the problems should have been solved the day of, however, no financial accommodation was made by anyone in management. That is the biggest fail from this establishment...brushing under the rug and hoping for improvements in the future. That's not a good business model for success! read more

I have dined at Hendricks a half dozen times. Each one was a little different. The food is usually good but the bar service is always slow and wait staff is hit and miss. I had a party in the loft for 25 people on Friday. The space is very nice and the event coordinator, Taylor, was very helpful. We chose to have our own bartender because of the usually slow service. The drinks were expensive and very weak. The food was served buffet style. It was hot, plenty of food and for the most part very good. You get a choice of tossed salad or caesar salad and we chose tossed. Nice looking salad. With the recent romaine lettuce e coli outbreak I was surprised to see it in the salad. I decided to eat it and sorry to say that it tasted as if there was dirt in the salad. It crunched like sand in your teeth. Others complained of this as well. That tells me it wasn't washed. Very scary! We had brisket, pulled pork, turkey, mac n cheese, corn casserole and corn bread. The meats were all excellent and the mac n cheese is a personal favorite of mine. My only other complaint was the corn bread. I and 3 other guests found pieces of egg shell in the bread. These 2 issues were reported to the general manager Eli. She apologized but left it at that. A good time was had by all. Hopefully the staffing and kitchen mistakes will be addressed. read more

Came here with a work colleague who knew the area really well and strongly recommended the joint. I am so glad he turned me on to this BBQ. Ordered the Pick Two and selected the brisket and St Louis spare ribs. Both were dry rubbed. I also ordered the beans and fries for my sides. Table had a variety of sauces and I went with the house sauce to complement my meat and fries. Meat was outstanding. Really impressed. From Atlanta, and although the BBQ is a little different there, this was more of the type of BBQ that I enjoy. Fries were incredible and different. They were double fried and super crunchy which is the best way to make them. The only reason I withheld a star was the level of service. Felt a little neglected and we had to ask other servers for some of the things we needed throughout the meal. read more

We went here for lunch with our good friends and our daughter's, so there was 6 of for lunch. We were surprised at how reduced the menu was and that they had taken off the fried potatoes that I LOVE!!!! The server kept saying that they didn't have those and that I must be talking about the fried green tomatoes. I think I know what I like.l and I hate tomatoes. Anyway, let's just say we spent over 110.00 dollars to leave HUNGRY. My friend got a sandwich which she chose fries as her side, she had 8 fries on her plate. 8!!!!! My other friend order a club sandwich, no bacon, they didn't have mayo, lettuce was brown and the tomatoes were sliced so thin, that it was just sad!!!! Needless to say the of everyone's meal was less than stellar too. We went home and all ate a bowl of cereal!!! read more

I've been here a few times hoping for more. Not the best BBQ & not the best service. But, I may visit every couple years since the location works for me just to see if anything changes. If things improve, I'll visit more often. read more

Awesome decor. Really cool bathrooms. Some of the BBQ sauces are a bit watery but the meats were VERSy tender and flavorful. Loved the coleslaw and sweet potatoe casserole. The 4 of us in the group gave a 4.5 rating overall but since I am doing the review I give a strong 5 stars! read more

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Great BBQ. Big portions for reasonable prices. Had the 3 meat, 2 fixin' combo meal and was happy with everything (brisket, pulled pork, StL ribs, Mac n cheese, corn casserole). Good ambiance and friendly service. Received a free app for checking in on yelp. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

This is the best BBQ anywhere around! Everything we have had has been delicious and the service has always been great! The seating is comfortable and the decor is wonderful. Can't forget the free smells! read more

Hendricks BBQ - Looking toward the bar and kitchen. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri

The servers were great, even despite 1. Not receiving my food for over an hour, and 2. Then receiving the wrong meal. We were in a larger group (25+ people), however the manager would not allow us to split the check. Every table's meals were lumped onto one bill, and had to be covered by one person. Decent service, unreasonable management. read more

Ordered take out from here last night. The food was great... the staff not so much. Was told head to the bar to pick up my order. Upon arriving at the bar the bartender completely ignored me and I had to shout "ma'am" for her to come over to me. She went and checked on my food and let me know it would be a little longer, no big deal since I did arrive 10 minutes early. So I step over to the waiting area near the steps to wait... I go back to the bar about 10 minutes later to see if the food was done... again she was not coming over to me and there was also another person waiting on something as well. One of her coworkers says (pretty loudly) "why are they staring at you?". Well... I would say that is because it's part of her job to assist us? So she goes over to the young lady wanting a soda, never once acknowledging me, and walks back to the kitchen and has somebody else tell me the food is going to be longer. It was really weird because this whole time I still had never complained or said one rude thing. Another lady comes out and says it's going to be a little longer because they are waiting on cheese to melt for my philly... again, NO BIG DEAL. I was still not upset and I asked very nicely how much longer it was going to be... she said "as long as it takes for it to finish". Um ok? I was just wondering if I should go wait in my car depending on how long it will be. I feel as if the bartender was very childish and acted like I had a problem when I I fact did not at all until this all happened causing for a very bad experience at your restaurant. This was was on Saturday May 16th around 8pm. read more

This is not good BBQ. I've ate here multiple times, because for some reason other people I know like it. However, these people I know that like Hendricks also like fast food and chain restaurants. read more

Everything on the food menu that we have tried is wonderful. This is our favorite place to eat when visiting our students at Lindenwood. Amazing bbq. The variety of beers on tap are wonderful. The mixed drinks are a bit weak on the alcohol. Has a sports bar vibe and very loud. Lots of tables for larger parties of 6-8. Service has been hit and miss over the years we have been coming here, the food however has always been yummy. read more

Pre Covid this place was 5 star! Went in tonight and the food was awful. Service was below average at best. They weren't busy at all. So I am really trying to figure out a way to justify or experience and I just cant. I told the waitress the chicken was cold and dry. Was given the impression she really didn't care. read more

Hendricks always has amazing food, but they really went above and beyond for Mother's Day. They only had a little fried chicken left (it's that delicious), but brought out extra sides with the order we got. The baby back ribs are to die for, as is the bourbon list, sweet potato casserole, cheddar grits, buttermilk biscuits and hush puppies. They also brought out free cookies for my mother in law at the end. Kudos to Zach and the whole Hendricks team for making an amazing Mother's Day experience. read more

Food is good. Decor is nice. Service was terrible. Our drink orders were not what we ordered. Rather than tell us they don't carry certain items, they made up their own drinks. It was terribly disappointing. read more

Amazing service at the bar (aubree). Love the whisky and beer selection. Smoked brisket is extremely tender...cooked right. Side are creative and tasty. Abosluetely loved the bar style/decor. Will return!!! - weary business frequent st louis traveler read more

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I've been here a few times and every time the meat has been too salty, service too sassy, and portions too small. So I'm going to say no thanks. The decor is nice though! read more

Excellent BBQ, I ordered the turkey club and it was juicy!! The grits were superb, greens done proper. Will certainly be going again!

Top 3 favorite BBQ restaurant in St. Louis! Pulled pork is great, and the fries are so amazing. I suggest the onion rings for an appetizer. Great atmosphere and environment as well. Food takes a while to get to you but it's so well worth the wait! read more

The service was terrible and I actually got food poisoning. No JOKE! been throwing up brisket all night. I'm not from St Louis but this is definitely not authentic St Louis BBQ. AVOID! read more

Haha. Ok so BBQ. This place is legit. The food. It's good good bbq. They have a really good stock of Moonshine and other liquors. But the food. When you get there order the corn bread. Super moist great flavor. The sauces they bring are amazing also. Once you power down the corn bread. Order the The Whole Sh Bang. Split it eat it solo. But be ready for good ole Smokey BBQ flavor. With that if you get the beans or the collar greens. Great too. The Mac. It's respectable. All in all. The food is great the drinks are great. And the atmosphere. Great. If you there on a day the band is playing downstairs take a trip down. Hope this helps!! Enjoy!! read more

Great BBQ. Can't go wrong with pork sandwich or the ribs. Sides are generous and service is usually quick.

Was in last night for dinner. First time being here. Atmosphere was good and nice decor. Staff was good and friendly. Wife and I shared the big platter. Plenary of food. Enough for three to four people. Brisket was good and moist. Ribs were good and the smoked sausage was tasty. A lot of side to choice from. The only really disappointment was the cole slaw. If you have a bbq joint. I always feel the cole slaw has to be great. In my opinion it's part of good bbq. This one was bland and had zero flavor. Really disappointing. Would probably go back. But not for the cole slaw. I know it's not the major part of a dinner. It is when it's bbq. read more

Great food, fabulous and attentive service. We enjoy this restaurant every time we visit and can't wait to go back. A truly diverse menu in which to order from, and always served-up with a Five-Star presentation! Thank you to the management and staff at Hendrick's BBQ! High-Points are a well-stocked and "saloon-type" bar, and Hendrick's has an Apple Pie Moonshine that is off-the-chain delicious and satisfying! This place is located in the old St. Charles Water Works building. Parking in front and a LOT of parking in the rear. Elevator and Stairs in the rear, and the street is walk-in level with a slight step down. The briscuit sandwich is just amazing and the waitresses are great! Enjoy! read more

Food and service was very good. We sat outside on deck. We got a beer flight, pork and Gouda turnover, and pork nachos. Everything was excellent. They have 4 sauces, we liked the sweet sauce on the turnover and the house on the nachos. read more

Getting ready for a nice family meal. We will try the brisket, Mac and cheese, and other delicious side options.

Atmosphere is fantastic. Roomy dining area. Nachos were some of the best we have had. Cheese was fantastic. We could've stopped there but had sandwiches were great too. read more

I'm always impressed when we come here. The food is delicious and the service is great. We always always make sure to stop in when we are in town. read more

The food is good, but the amount you get isn't enough to feed a small child. BBQ is part flavor part gluttony. I expect to leave a BBQ quite satisfied. The first time I went here I chose the two meat dinner and I love brisket so I ordered that as one of my meats. 3 puny slices were sitting on my 'plate'. I don't know what was more depressing the meat sitting there looking all lonely, or my face upon realizing that was all the brisket they were serving me. They also advertise the sides as being enough for two people. No, they will feed one. I've been spoiled by other BBQ places and their bountiful servings There are two redeeming factors to this place and why the rating got 3 instead of 2 stars. 1. The BBQ nachos are actually quite plentiful. It was the crescendo of the meal, too bad it was the appetizer. In fact it is all I will order from here since I know that there will be enough to fill me up. 2. The whiskey selection. They have plenty to choose from and even have an Old Fashioned cocktail on tap. read more

Seriously the first time I've done a review at the restaurant. This place was fantastic, great service, great food, a welcoming and fun atmosphere. I had the "pick two" meal with STL ribs and brisket. The Brisket had great flavor all by themselves as did th ribs. Perfectly smoked ribs(no fall off the bone code for overcooked ribs). The bite came off properly and the cracklins were also great. My preferred sauce was the STL which I felt had a little more kick than the "hot". If your experience is anything like mine, you are in for a great meal and a good evening. read more

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Went there Wednesday evening for dinner. I ordered the "Spoon tender Pork Steak" Really not as advertised. The flavor was actually ok. Just needed that steak knife. Other than the not tender porksteak the service was just ok. Once we were seated it took them about 20 minutes to figure out that we were there. Once they figured it out things went well. I'd call Hendricks just so so right now. Its been better in the past. I hope for improvement next time. read more

I was hoping this place would blow my mind. I studied the menu before we went more interested in the sides than the meat. I totally forgot to order the sweet potato fries. Ugh. I got the pulled pork nachos. My son got the ribs..still said my boyfriends are the best! I agree. My niece got the brisket and she gave this place a 7 out of 10. I have to say the atmosphere is divine and I want to go back for the beer flights. read more

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Ate here twice. Great food. Had pork nachos appetizer for meal the first time. Way more food than I expected. Second time was a private reception with a buffet. All the meat was excellent. Ribs were ultra tender. Tossed salad was fresh and could make a meal off it. Would certainly return if I lived nearby. Good local beers and cocktail selection. read more

Hendricks BBQ - Pork Nachos appetizer but more than enough as a meal. - Barbeque Near Me - St Charles, Missouri