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    Kettelhut's Smokehouse

    3.5 (108 reviews)
    ModerateSmokehouse
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken and ribs dinner
    Sara W.

    Amazing service by Cheyenne! She was very fast with our order! Its a restuarant with a bar up front and all BBQ themed. The chicken was so juicy and not dry like 90 percent of BBQ places we have been! Even though this place is 30 mins out of our way its definitely on our list of places to visit next time we come south!!!

    Brisket plate with baked beans and baked potato.
    Bob P.

    First, for those who have read my reviews, my first impression of a restaurant is how many or how few cars are in the parking lot. I was very pleased to see that there were several cars in the parking lot, even though it was not yet supper time. To me, this is an excellent indication that the local folks view this as a very good place to eat. I concur with that assessment. My server was very friendly and attentive, and my food was brought out right away. The brisket was amazing! It was very moist and tender, and the bark was sweet and tasty, just the way I like it. The beans must have been a homemade recipe rather than out of a can. They were very good as well. The baked potato was cooked perfectly - not over or underdone. I was thrilled to stumble across this great BBQ place as it is just minutes off of a route that I take frequently when traveling back to my hometown.

    Jensen W.

    Kettlehut in Crystal City is the spot for BBQ in the Twin Cities! They offer not only meat selection but fish options too! Plenty to choose from & many sides for whatever you're looking for. Our waitress was great & attentive to us. I asked for a to go order after eating dinner & it came out very quick & hot! No complaints! Kettlehut is always very clean & they offer quite a few large TVs inside to watch games! Watch out for their Desserts, they always look delicious!

    Michael P.

    Parking is always easy , they share a lot with other businesses. The service is always fast and ready to assist. There seems to be a regular crowd and the bar making the place fun and inviting. The food is great and affordable , I have to admit I am regular here and will continue to be

    Smoked wings plain with sauce on the side and BBQ nachos no scallions.
    Amy K.

    You can walk in and get a seat almost immediately. The staff is friendly and prompt. Our food came out piping hot and pretty quickly considering i ordered wings. I'm obsessed with their smoked chicken wings...so good. My son ordered the nachos, they were massive! We had a great experience.

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    Had there wings and was very good. Waitress was so sweet. Was very clean and would definitely go back

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    Family run business. Consistently good. Don't forget the pies! Try the smoked pork steak.

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    Great food and service, a little loud but not bad at all. 24 oz pork steak and the bread pudding are a definitely to try

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    The waitress was great! The food was mediocre at best. The BBQ sauce was watered down and had no flavor.

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    The ribs literally come clean off the bone, and the 20 oz pork steak is so tender you don't even need a knife to eat it.

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    The Smokehouse Market

    4.5(115 reviews)
    31.7 mi
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    This is such a wonderful place! If you need a sandwich..get it there if you need amazing ham salad…read more(and other deli items )...get it there. If you want the steak soup they serve in Annie Gunns....and I highly recommend it...get it there. And FRESH FISH. Amazing fresh fish. Also highly recommend the smoked shrimp, trout and the crab cakes. I could go on and on...so much goodness in there. The ambiance is a bit snug in there and it might be a bit overwhelming with all the amazing products, but so worth it. Take your time and stroll through. Service can be a bit tricky. Sometimes you need to wait in line at the beginning of the deli area but if want meat of fish you need to wait in that area.. But they are always running at full speed

    The Smokehouse Market is the place to find the best selection of all things delicious meats,…read morecheeses, and so many other yummy items to send your taste buds places they have never been before. You feel like you're walking into the most cozy little grocery store where everyone working is ready and willing to help you in any way they can. While you wait for your made-to-order sandwich, shop around for cheeses, sauces, breads, meats, honey, sweet treats, pickles, and so much more. My BBQ pulled pork sandwich was delicious and so was the turkey reuben sandwich too. They had too many yummy sides to pick from, but the pasta salad and broccoli salad I tried first were so good. I cannot wait to go back so I can keep trying all of the delicious options they serve up.

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    Pappy's Smokehouse - Ribs alert    @hybrideater

    Pappy's Smokehouse

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    29.2 miMidtown
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    Went on a road trip recently, and spent a few days in St. Louis. Since St. Louis has a whole style…read moreof rib named after it, I had to try and seek out the best in town. My research brought me here to Pappy's. I'm very glad it did. Ambiance starts with a line out the door, literally. You slowly shuffle down a long hallway full of Pappy's memorabilia. Then you make it to the ordering counter, order, and find a table. The dining room is huge, plenty of tables, with a full complement of sauces on each table. The service people at the counter were friendly, and so were the people delivering the food. The food came out quick and hot and delicious. We had baked beans and potato salad for sides, and they were pretty solid. Nothing show-stealing, but no complaints about them whatsoever. And of course, we got the ribs. Tender, juicy, a nice bite and chew, a decent bark, just a really wonderful rib. Better than any St. Louis style rib I've ever had back home in Florida. Other states, hard to say, the jury's out, but in that moment, I was eating a five-star rib. So good. We also got a 1/4 pound of the Burnt Ends. Usually, burnt ends are the king of meats, but I think we've entered the phase of America, where they're just another variety of meat and not necessarily upper echelon anymore. That being said, these were pretty ok. Should have gotten more ribs. Overall, Pappy's was pretty wow. Great local spot with a lot of pride and history, excellent ribs, I will definitely try to come back next time I'm in town.

    As good as advertised…read more.. We've only been to the Pappy's in St. Peter's, but the STL location is equally as good... It's not hard to see why The Food Network rated Pappy's as the "#1 rib joint in the country", as this place is next level bbq. You can smell the bbq from down the street and it will instantly make you hungry, even if you just ate... The place has the "cool bbq joint vibes", the employees are ultra-friendly, and it's fair/reasonable priced based on the quality of the food (runs between $40-50 for two people). Strongly recommend getting ribs, but their smoked chicken and turkey are outstanding as well. I didn't love their original bbq sauce (it was too thick and sweet with a heavy molasses flavor), but the hoodoo spicy sauce was out of this world. I would put Pappy's up against some of the other big named bbq joints in the country and they'd hold their own... Definitely worth the stop when in STL.

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    Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 with brisket and ribs, with sides of coleslaw and Mac and cheese

    Salt + Smoke

    4.3(2.5k reviews)
    29.5 miThe Loop
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    Went on a long road trip this past holiday season and made a pitstop in St. Louis for a few days…read more Did some research on what restaurants I needed to check out, and I found a local chain called Salt + Smoke. We were on a tight schedule, so we got it takeout. We got a combo platter to share, and everything was really good. Pretty standard meats. One stand-out, though, were the smoked wings. I totally recommend those. Just enough smoke flavor, tender and fall of the bone, these were excellent wings. As for what really set this place apart, it was the sides. Extra special, above and beyond sides. Pit Beans with Smoked Bacon that were so perfect. Softer than whole beans, but more bite than refried beans. Just the perfect balance, and with nice, hearty chunks of that bacon. And then, the White Cheddar Cracker Mac. You could absolutely taste the white cheddar here. Very unique compared to everywhere else's mac. And they used shells, so inside most shells was a nice little pocket explosion of that cheddar. And if that wasn't enough, it was topped with crumbled butter crackers that added a pop of crunch and salt that really made this my favorite mac 'n' cheese of all time. I'm not kidding. Also, side note, not sure if this will work for you, but at the takeout station, I asked for one of each sauce, and they gave me two of each! Astounding customer service. I kept most of them and am still using them to this day. Overall, the unavoidable cycle of life for good BBQ joints is be good, open more locations, open too many locations, become bad. That's just the way it goes. But right now, Salt + Smoke is still in the be good phase. I was very happy and would definitely come back.

    Our family always enjoys coming to Salt + Smoke! The food is consistently good, and we especially…read morelove the barbecue sauce options and all the different choices on the menu. The fries are also a favorite in our family. Beyond the food, it's just always a fun family experience whenever we visit. Great atmosphere, great food, and a place we genuinely enjoy coming back to together. Also dog friendly.

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    Old Town Smokehouse - Smoked 6 oz Pork Belly Meal

    Old Town Smokehouse

    4.2(127 reviews)
    47.0 mi

    Our favorite bbq restaurant! The ribs literally fall off the bone, and fresh pork rinds come to the…read moretables sizzling and popping.

    There is an accessible ramp in the back of the building, near the patio. The main entrance is not…read morethe one you think it is with handrails, signage and a few steps. It's actually to the immediate left with one step and no handrails. Also, when you step inside the first dining room, there's a rather high step to get up to the other dining room room. If you have mobility challenges, park in the back, enter through the ramp and you'll be directly in the main dining room without having to deal with any steps. The establishment has such a fun vibe. It's located next to railroad tracks and embraces the train ambience detailed decor. The dress code is very casual. I was greeted warmly as I entered, and shown to a table. I was pleasantly surprised to not have to wait for a table on a Saturday night, even though they were rather busy. Service was top-notch throughout my visit. And we were even reminded of the "whistle stop" which is when a freight train rolls through unexpectedly and many drinks are half off during that time. It happened once during our 2+ hour visit. This is a barbecue place with many options for carnivores. During Lent season, they have a delicious fish sandwich available. It's really limited options though if you're vegetarian. That may change when they add some Mexican food to the menu soon. I hope. We chose to visit on a night when performer Terrance Wafer was playing. He played known top hits on an acoustic guitar with incredible vocals. We really enjoyed listening to him. I'm already looking forward to returning here.

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    6 OZ brisket with potato salad and smoked caesar salad

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    Sugarfire Smoke House

    Sugarfire Smoke House

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    30.4 mi
    $$

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

    I was craving barbecue and decided to give Sugarfire a try. The parking lot is a decent size, with…read moregenerally plenty of parking available. The giant pig statue in front of the restaurant was actually quite informative, as it described where the meat comes from on a pig. Anyway, as I entered the restaurant, I stood in line. It was quite busy for a Saturday afternoon. There are long tables with many seats, so seating wasn't an issue. It is a first come first served dining situation. I ordered the 2-meat plate: brisket, ribs, baked beans, and potato salad. The brisket and the sides were definitely my favorite parts. The brisket was so tender, it basically fell apart in my hands! It was delicious! The baked beans were tangy and sweet, and the potato salad was creamy. I didn't like the ribs, they were very dry and definitely not worth the money. The barbecue sauces are in bottles on the table; my personal favorite was the Honey Badger, sweet with a little bit of heat. I found the Coffee BBQ sauce to be the most interesting; I have never had anything like it before. The coffee notes were subtle and helped balance out the smoky flavors. While I enjoyed the majority of my food, I am not sure if I will be returning. It was a nice experience, but the dry ribs left me feeling disappointed.

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    Half rack of ribs, beans and green beans

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