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.

First visit was on a Sunday. Probably not the best time to try a soul food place in an urban…read moreneighborhood. Placed an online order for my own pick-up via DoorDash. Message upon placing the order initially showed my order would be ready in an hour. An hour later got another "actual" confirmation that my food would be ready in yet another hour (so 2-hours after placing the order if you're keeping up). So at approximately the 2-hr mark I got a message my food was ready. Supposedly you can "skip the line" meaning you don't need to stand in the ridiculously long line for those ordering in person. I stood in the 2nd line (there's a separate line for online orders. Would be fantastic if they actually had any organization and if your food is truly ready. Mine was not! guy would come out of the kitchen periodically and ask for names, then disappear back into the kitchen. So I still had a 20-minutes wait - for food that I was told was ready. Anyway to the food. I paid almost $34 for meat, 3-sides and dessert. They do give you a lot of food so I was able to make 3 meals which boils down to a little over $10/meal. Not bad. The oxtails were tender and delectable. Macaroni and cheese was juicy a la Kraft Mac n Cheese. Tasted ok but I don't like juicy macaroni. The greens had a weird spice (dill?) that does not belong in greens. The sweet potatoes were ok, but again there was a weird additive that made the juice almost gel-like. I got a smaller than shot glass size cup with a tiny cube of cranberry sauce. ‍. Peach cobbler was perfect! The dining room was dark - no, not romantic - DARK. Not sure if that was intentional - or if it's like that all the time, but it was mid afternoon on an overcast day so turn on some lights people! I couldn't tell if the place was clean or not. Bottom line, given all of the issues, I probably won't need to go back there - but at least I can say I tried it. Oh and parking SUCKS. Tiny lot so I had to park on the lot of the business next door and walk to the restaurant.

We were in town just for 24 hrs and heard about this spot and to our surprise, it was a "diamond in…read morethe rough". The food was delicious and the entire staff treated us as family and extended their hospitality to no end. Did I mention that the food was delicious? We ending up eating there but taking food with us for dinner for the next day! We WILL come back on our next trip. We found great food with great hospitality that you don't find often. Make sure you stop by, you won't be disappointed! Tell them the people from Dallas sent ya!

Mann Meats is some of the best BBQ anywhere around-- no matter what I order it is always hot,…read moretender, flavorful, and clearly made with a lot of passion. But what really makes them stand out is who they are beyond the food. They consistently show up for their community and surrounding communities in both the good times and the hard times, and that says everything about the owners of the business, Bob and Holly Mannecke. Florissant is so lucky to have a place like this and although I have moved across the river, I make sure to stop in every time I am in the area -- because it's truly that good!

Let me just say--the pork steak was hands down the most tender I've had in Missouri. Everything we…read moreordered was absolutely delicious. We tried the smoked wings, pulled pork sandwich, those huge buttery baked potatoes, and the pork steaks... every single item was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The only reason I didn't give a full 5 stars is because one of my items--a burger--was missing from my order. It was a small hiccup in what was otherwise an amazing experience. I also love that this establishment gives back to the community, which makes supporting them even better. Great food, great purpose, and a great vibe--I will definitely be back!

If you love BBQ, stop what you're doing and get to Roper's Ribs. The ribs are smoky, tender, and…read morefall right off the bone -- seriously addictive. The brisket? Melt-in-your-mouth good. The sauce has that perfect sweet and tangy kick, and the sides round everything out just right. The people here treat you like family, and the portions will leave you full and happy. This place is straight-up BBQ heaven in St. Louis!

LOVE this STL Staple thts been around since before I was born. I used to come into this place and…read morebuy bootleg DvDs, the best ribs, and would learn so much about the neighborhood and the history of STL from pictures and the knowledgeable owners and workers of this establishment. Highly recommend, EVERY Time. Great food, great service, and it's a cozy spot.

Burgers are good. Fries over salted. Wings were fairly good. Prices are alright. Service is VERY…read moreslow. Had 1 person waiting for their to go order in front of us. Took 40 minutes to get our food. The young man at the counter seemed rude, but I think he's just a bit shy. Wouldn't go again..

I heard about this place from a friend and she raved about how good it was. So I gave it a try. I…read morewas skeptical about the bbq sauce so I had them put it on the side. The sauce was really good. I've been there 4x now and don't mind the sauce on the meat. So far I've had the rib tips with potato salad and Mostaccioli (both good). And the turkey leg was really good as well (tender, falling off bone).

Love that this location is female owned! The pulled pork & turkey are both great! The potato salad…read moreand mac & cheese are so good, taste homemade, like my grandma made them. Tonight I tried samples of the Mississippi Mud pie & Key Lime Pie. I'm glad they were sample size because both were so good I probably would have eaten an entire slice of each. The staff are all very nice and helpful. They come around often to ask if you need anything and clear tables. It is a smaller location, with a smallish parking lot but the food is great! Dogs are welcome on their patio.

We were looking for a BBQ option in Florissant and Sugarfire popped up. We walked in at 1:55 p.m…read more and noticed they had a Happy Hour special from 2-5:00 p.m. ( buy 1 sandwich get 1 free) . I ordered a turkey sandwich with coleslaw and my husband had the combo sandwich with brisket and pork, with beans and coleslaw. By the time we ordered it was 3 minutes to 2, and we were not eligible for the special. Service was ok, not great! They have a variety of sauces, but were out of a few of the selections. The turkey was very good, but the bun did not seem fresh. With so many BBQ options available, I am not sure I would return.

I love that they still offer curbside delivery. I ordered online and waited in my car. Food came…read moreout fast and good customer service. I wish they had a way to leave a tip online. I know tipping culture is out of control but when the food is brought to your car, that deserves something and I don't carry cash. Food looked great, was packaged well and tasted good. No complaints.

My coworkers told me to check it out and it wasn't that bad of a walk since I was boarding next…read moredoor at the Marriott. I ordered the chicken meal for $9 with corn, fries, and garlic bread. I loved the corn. The chicken was dry & pink in some areas so I didn't eat that. I enjoyed the different sauces and I chose the Chicago sweet for dipping sauce. My coworker liked his pork sandwich so that's a plus. Very country and smoky. Great servers. Clean establishment. I may give this place another chance when I'm in town again.

Biscuit is not super good but no complaints. Gravy could have more flavor. Hot Honey Chicken…read moreBiscuit was good. It would be good by itself too. Overall, descent place for quick fix. It's better for your breakfast than dinner.

This is perhaps the best biscuits and gravy that I have had for a long time. The endorsement is…read moreregardless of the location being in an airport. I would go to this place anywhere. It is hidden across and down the hall in the corner. It looks like an express stand. Don't be fooled it is amazing. They have tables off to the side you can dine at or take with you to the gate. I got the biscuit and gravy deal. It comes with 2 huge warm buttermilk biscuits. And a good size portion of gravy that is similar in taste and consistency to Bob Evans gravy. This was a meal in itself. Since I did not realize the bng was so large I ordered a breakfast biscuits with egg cheese and bacon. I got the same delicious biscuit but it was larger that the filling and kind of overpowered the egg flavor. But it was great None the less. I highly recommend this place

I really enjoyed my visit to Kathy's! The staff was very friendly and the restaurant has a very…read morewarm and inviting energy. You can really tell they put a lot of love and energy into this restaurant. The food came out fast, hot, and tasty! Ordering is easy on their kiosk, and also you can order at their counter. The staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we need during our visit. And the food, of course was delicious. I got the Cajun seafood pasta and it was delicious! Comes with a roll as well.

Cathy's Kitchen is serving up delicious creole style foods. Food that is packed with flavor and…read moredeliciousness. I love how you don't have to mention that you would like your chicken fried extra crispy, it is just served that way. A little quaint diner looking restaurant, no frills, just simple and straight to the point. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which is great for first timers because you don't know how to navigate what's going on. So we were informed to order at the kiosk and we could take a seat at any table. Our food was brought to us by a robot. The downside, yet another place that doesn't want to serve you FREE water and charge for every additional condiment. Whyyyyyy if I'm a paying customer do I need to pay for bottled water. How are you washing dishes, etc..... Also, as an owner of an establishment, anytime a patron walks into your establishment, this is a key moment for you welcome and acknowledge your customers. How rude is it that for us to be the ONLY customers eating inside the entire restaurant your staff is friendlier than you are. I appreciate that Cathy herself was making each dish and she does know what she is doing but the customer service on her part is highly lacking, luckily her employees make-up for the short coming. The catfish and grits is a delicious well crafted dish that is incredible when eaten cold. That speaks volumes to how good the dish is. The New Friday special which comes with 3 whole wings, 6 jumbo shrimp, 1 Catfish Fillet and coleslaw is another great option to try 3 items in one dish. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy, the catfish was tender on the inside and fried to perfection on the outside and the shrimp were large and not over cooked. Cathy definitely has her seasoning game on lock. And last but not least we ordered the cajun pasta with chicken and shrimp, added mushrooms. I would opt out of the chicken next time because it was chicken chunks that seemed to be out of the can, so it had a fake texture. The pasta sauce was flavorful and delicious and the entree was plenty for two. The wait was not long for our food which is a plus, some items I feel are over priced.

We tried this place out because my fiance kept seeing it on FB. We arrived at a storefront,…read morecarryout-style restaurant. There was only one employee at the time, but she was very polite, attentive, and pleasurable. We ordered the sweet and spicy cajun, honey chipotle, and lemon pepper wings. By far, my favorite was the lemon pepper wings ... and you already know I got them fried hard! Each combo came with two sides. We got fries, cajun corn, and baked beans. I did not like the fries. I think they need to switch and put the fries in something that will allow them to 'breath' because my 10-minute drive home gave me sweaty and mushy fries. The cajun corn was really good though! I am not sure how the baked beans were because I forgot to ask him how it was. I will certainly do back and just get the wings that have dry rubs and chose a different side. I really like how there is a variety of things to choose from, but not so much that it gets overwhelming.