Smokee Mo's BBQ - Don't Judge the Parking Lot…read more Hungry and tired after a long stretch from Chicago, a stop at Gateway Arch, and still miles to go toward Arkansas, we landed in Arnold just needing food and a place to land. From the parking lot... I'll be honest, we had doubts. The kind where you look at each other and silently ask, "Are we sure?" But we walked in anyway, and that's where the story turns. Inside, Smokee Mo's is all easygoing, country charm. Welcoming, unpretentious, and full of that "you're gonna be just fine here" energy. The service was friendly right away, no fuss, just good people doing their thing. Then the food showed up, and any hesitation disappeared fast. We shared pulled pork and brisket, with sides of broccoli casserole, beans, and potato salad, plus cheesy garlic bread because... obviously. Everything was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you've been on the road too long. No frills, just solid, comforting BBQ that hits the spot. Lesson learned (again): don't judge a place by its parking lot. Sometimes the best meals are hiding behind the most unassuming doors. If you're passing through and running on empty, this is the kind of stop that resets your mood and fills you up in all the right ways.

2/5 Smoky Moe's BBQ…read morewas unfortunately underwhelming. The vegan rib platter was extremely dry, while the brisket was slightly dry but had decent flavor. The corn was chewy and kept getting stuck in my teeth, and the garlic bread had virtually no garlic flavor. The potato salad was good, and both the sweet BBQ and habanero sauces were highlights. There were a few good elements, but overall, the meal fell short of expectations. Definitely room for improvement.

Great food and great service! The young man making the sandwiches and taking orders was extremely…read morekind, respectful, and hardworking. He kept a positive attitude while staying busy and made the whole experience even better. You can tell he really cares about the customers and the food without a doubt very fresh and extremely good, definitely lives up to its high reviews. Highly recommend Peppers Deli and BBQ!

Pepper's Deli is truly one of those neighborhood gems you're so glad you found. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care -- exactly what you hope for in a great deli. The sandwiches are incredible (perfect bread, generous portions, and so much flavor), and everything tastes homemade and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell quality ingredients matter here. What really sets Pepper's apart, though, is the service. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind -- the kind of place where you feel like a regular even on your first visit. It's perfect for a quick lunch or an easy, satisfying meal you know will be great every time. So grateful to have such a fantastic deli in Ellisville. We'll definitely be back again and again!

As far as the customer that left the review and gave it 2 stars. I always have to wander about the…read morevalidity of a review when it's the only one that person has EVER. I was there and had a porksteak burger. It was AMAZING. You could tatse the smoke and flavors and it was tender..Besides a good BBQ sauce which they. make in house you don't really need anything else on it. Yes it's that good. We also had the brisket philly. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Great service, AMAZING food, we will be back..

This review is for the new location in Farmington MO. The…read morewife and I looked forward to trying this new BBQ in Farmington,...but both of us were disappointed. The Good: The Brisket burnt ends were very good with good flavor. The service was very good and the food was delivered very quickly. But that's the extent of the good.... The Bad: The "Pork Steak Burger" was a major disappointment. It was served with nothing on the bun. No Onion...No Pickle...No lettuce...Nothing. Dry ground meat on a cheap hamburger bun. The burger did not have the flavor or moistness of a pork steak. It is pork run through a meat grinder with no seasoning added. VERY Bland...and at $7 was overpriced. I was amazed that there were NO Pork Steaks on the menu...! That is a fatal flaw that will prevent us from ever returning. The slaw was flavorless with too much vinegar and large chunks of cabbage that should have been ground or cut into smaller pieces. It was closer to a cabbage salad with vinegar dressing than traditional "slaw". My wife could not eat more than 1/4th of her serving due to the taste. The sides were substantially more expensive than the local BBQ competition. Standard sides like potato salad/beans/ slaw were all $3 for an average serving. Sides at competitive BBQ in the area are $1.89-$1.99 for better tasting food. A slab of ribs with (2) sides was $24. A slab with (3) sides at the competition is $2 cheaper. The only water they offer is bottled water for $1 a bottle. The BBQ sauce is served in bottles that have no labels. You have no idea what you are getting. They need to install a fly trap. We had pesky fly's competing with us for our meal throughout dinner. If you want excellent BBQ...Including Pork Steaks...Caledonia BBQ, Bailey Jo's in Ironton and Dexter BBQ are ALL better BBQ and more reasonably priced. When the new Sugar Fire BBQ opens in Farmington I will be surprised if Big Dick's in Farmington is still open a year from now.

Wonderful people work here. They are so nice. One of the gentlemen that cooks the food even…read morerecognized me the second time I came back. The establishment is very clean, and you can tell they take pride in that. Food is very good. I plan on working through the entire menu eventually, but what I've had has been excellent. The portions don't leave you feeling like you could've gotten a better deal elsewhere. I would definitely recommend supporting this business.

Nice and clean. Cute little front porch. The bbq is delicious and reasonably priced. Fast,…read morefriendly service. Call-in orders are accepted.

Good StLouis bbq joint, next to a dispensary. Owner took…read morecare of us, let us try different items. Snoot was a hoot (pork skin in bbq sauce) but the rib tips were great. Got the rib tips (in white bread, sandwich), hot dog and polish dog. Sides were on the small side, bbq beans were best. Very authentic place.

So good it's in my weekly rotation!!! Best BBQ around. Won't go anywhere else in the future.read more

I stumbled upon this place randomly, and I'm very glad I dined here. This is a very underrated bbq…read morejoint in St. Louis. I loved the vibe of the place. Service was wonderful. I ordered the brisket plate with mac and cheese, and my dad ordered the St. Louis ribs. Both were delicious. If you like barbecue, I highly recommend trying this place.

Ambiance (5/5): Rustic indoor section with a center bar. Our party of 4 was seated immediately on a…read moreSaturday evening. Service (5/5): The waitress was super friendly and adept at working multiple tables and behind the bar. We had no issues with ordering or timing of our food. We were sad to hear when the St. Louis ribs were sold out already! Brisket (5/5): It was so so juicy!! The meat was delicious and went well with the hot and regular bbq sauce. Loaded Pork sandwich (5/5): The meat was tender and all the sauces blended beautifully. Mac & Cheese (4/5): The rotini pasta was on the bland side. Not much creaminess and skippable. Mustard Potato Salad (5/5): I liked the mustard forward flavoring I went to Sugarfire the next day, and Hogtown was so much better by comparison.

And I'm really disappointed. I normally have great reviews to give to this place and it's not about…read morethe food at all. It's about their hours yesterday I came here and they were open till seven or at least a advertised on the site. They were open till seven and I got here at 6:50 to grab some of their amazing baked beans only to be told by the staff outside that they were closed when the sign in the window said open. I guess no big deal disappointed but I'll come back tomorrow which brings me to today. So now I stand here, looking at the building when the sign says open the hours on Yelp say they're open until five only to find that their doors are locked-so it's not the food that I am disappointed in as I won't get the pleasure of feeding in two days in a row. I'm disappointed that the staff opted to close early. I understand if you run out of meat, but perhaps someone would just like your baked beans as they are so delicious that's what I was looking forward to not to say I wouldn't enjoy some of the ribs and potato salad, but the baked beans are just off the chain. So I ask anyone at Sharp shooters that's reading this review that note what your hours are and hold true to those even if you have to tell me that you're out of ribs or you're out of pulled pork or whatever that looks like allow me to come in and get a drink or some french fries but just straight up be closed before your hours are posted is very disappointing

I ordered on GRUBHUB. I specified "No Pickle" in the comment, which shows on my order. I'm deathly…read moreallergic to dill. It would be like giving someone peanuts with a peanut allergy. It's very unfortunate that I can eat nothing that I ordered because the food otherwise looked great. I'm glad others have had a great experience here, but I wouldn't feel safe eating here. GRUBHUB refunded the order.

The food is not the best BBQ in town, but what upset me is, I ordered and they guy that took my to…read morego order asked me for a tip, I have never been in a restaurant in St Louis where they verbally solicited me for placing a to go order. They usually have a tip jar out and if you contribute great and if not it's all good. I did contribute, but I did not like being solicited for a tip before ordering and receiving my food. The restaurant was clean, and the person that took my order was nice, I guess he was in need of money and as they say closed mouths don't get feed. But it would be nice to just let me decide on a yo go order rather I want to top or not. I will say they are a bit pricey also, 19 wings with 2 sides $42 with tax. They gave plenty of parking and kike most Batlr B Que places, they were out of several items towards the end of the evening, it was around 7:30 pm or so. This was my 2nd time here, and this time I didn't like or appreciate the process, I am pretty sure I will not return.

A lil pricey, however the setting is nice!!! Service was fast and easy. Now the food was point on…read more Is it the best? That's debatable, however it is a spot I'd visit again!!!