I was disappointed in the burnt end t-rays. I wonder if there are different burnt end t-rays for catering than in the restaurant. The t-rays in the restaurant seemed to have less meat and seemed to be cooked a little too long. The potato salad was good and so was the pulled pork sandwich. My husband said the brisket sandwich was alright. Pickles are very good! Unfortunately the air conditioning was not cooling very well and it was on the warm side. They did have a fan on us which did help. Between the extremely hot weather and the warmish restaurant maybe I was not in the mood to eat read more

Barely any meat and it's more on the sides. It is quite delicious, however, it is not worth the money to be honest. We've been constantly checked on while we were eating, so I'm not sure if they have a limit on guests staying for an hour? We were there for only 15-30mins after food is being served, yet another family on the other side of the booth were there longer than we stayed. It's supposed to be an enjoyable experience with my family, but I guess I should've opened up to be left alone for a bit. read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Fairly priced, clean store, good and quick service! The food was good, and I really appreciated the unique flair to normal barbecue. Also appreciated the limited menu, keep it simple at a BBQ joint! They do what they do well. read more

Salt + Smoke - BLT & White Cheddar Cracker Mac Side - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Salt and Smoke is one of my favorite groups of restaurants in all of St. Louis. This location still has some growing pains to work out. It's great for large families and groups, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The bar at this location is also huge and always has plenty of games on for sports fans. The kitchen at the Ellisville location has it on lock, the food there is always perfect. My favorite appetizers include the Smoked Chicken Wings, Deviled Eggs, and Loaded Fries to start. For main dishes, we mostly get the Beastie Combo or Plates so we can have two sides. I recommend the ribs, lean brisket, pulled pork, and pulled chicken. The White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is by far the best thing on the whole menu -- more of a pasta masterpiece than a side dish. The food stays great for a few days, making mouthwatering leftovers that no one complains about! Unfortunately, the wait staff at this location need more training. Tables often sit uncleared, and drinks rarely get refilled. The servers also seem to struggle with the handheld ordering systems, which slow everything down. Overall, the food is as delicious as ever and remains the main reason I keep coming back. I just hope the service side catches up to the quality coming out of the kitchen. read more

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We were snowed in St. Louis so instead of heading out to Dallas, we decided to stay one night. It was the best decision for a few reasons (In no particular order): 1. Safety 2. Meeting my cousin and family for dinner (unplanned) 3. Salt + Smoke The area we sat in was empty but it was understandable based on a winter storm. I ordered the grilled cheese with a side of creamed corn. And had the Pimento Cheese Toasted Ravs, chicken skins and beef fat fries. Yes to all. lol. The toasted ravs were really good. It had a nice crisp and every bite was packed with tasty pimento cheese. The chicken skins were different than I'm used to as it has BBq spices and wow, it took it to another level. The grilled cheese was grilled to perfection with the perfect amount of crispness and butter. You can add meat to it and I'm sure it would have been great. The BBq plate my son ate was devoured. He said he wouldn't be able to finish it, but did. The service was so-so. As the server was refilling water for everyone, she skipped me. Then when I asked for a refill- she came back and gave it to the wrong person. Also, kind of shouldered my niece as she was pouring water for my cousin. Overall, food was really good. I'd come back for sure. Things happen for a reason and if it didn't snow, we wouldn't have gone here with my close cousin and his family. read more

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This place is amazing. Great service! The servers are amazing and the food!!!! Wow. Highly recommend the ribs and the buffalo sauce. The Tavs are definitely a must! Please go to this place when you're in St. Louis!!! read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

I dined here on a Sunday evening with two other people. We started with the Pimiento Cheese Toasted Ravs. They weren't so hot and I didn't like whatever the sauce was with them. My friends ordered the two meat plate and the salmon. I have really been trying to eat well and ordered the Caesar Salad add Brisket. The waitress informed me that they aren't allowing you to order brisket that way. You can order it on a sandwich or a plate. It's 6pm on a Sunday and you have 3 tables sat and you're not going to allow someone to order something exactly as it's listed on the menu? I can't imagine anyone with any authority or sense made this decision. Ok, I'll have the Chicken Caesar Wrap with Buffalo Chicken and potato side. The wrap was tiny and filled with mostly lettuce that wasn't dressed enough. There couldn't have been 2oz of chicken, it was dry, and there was no buffalo sauce. It was a sad plate of food. read more

Salt + Smoke - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

What can you say about some of the best bbq to ever touch your lips besides this is some of the best bbq to ever touch your lips? Start out with the basics: lots of parking as it is in a plaza. Walk in to be seated. Lots of booths and tables. Full bar. My server was awesome. She was attentive, helpful, and kept the drinks full. Perfect score. Now for the important part. The bbq was on point. I tried the sweet and the hot sauce. Both were amazing for different reasons. Hot on the wings for just the right amount of heat. Sweet on the ribs because that sticky, sugary goodness is what makes these ribs even better. The brisket was a bit dry, but had a great bark and was still better than most. As for the sides... wow. The fries? Get in my belly. The Mac and cheese?! Shouldn't even be legal. More addicting than whatever drug you find to be addicting. Don't even get me going on the little roll thing! Didn't even play with dessert as I was full from lunch, but I'm sure it's bananas. Amazing spot. Will definitely be back. Run, don't walk. Come hungry, leave happy. I bought sauce to go. They even sell premade cocktails! read more

Salt + Smoke - Three meat Bestie Combo 3 - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

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We had a great experience here on Valentine's Day. We went in a little later (8PM), and there was no wait. We had the Schmidtzburg, an off-menu item that was sooo good. The service here was absolutely outstanding, from the hostess to the server to basically anyone we interacted with. We enjoyed the vibe as well. Plenty of parking, and a nice, big restaurant that still has some charm. The food was yummy as well. I didn't love all the sauces, but I did like 2 of them, so that was enough. We had a really great dinner. The mac and cheese is my favorite EVER, and I would go back literally just for that. read more

It's your standard bbq fare. Good not great and a solid three stars. But the patio and the staff are a five all the way making this a good 4 star experience to add to your list. Great place to take a large group! BBQ speak to almost everyone so all are happy enough on the food front. Eat on the patio. The crowd volume is low enough for people to chat and visit and there are TVs with sports on to distract those not into the conversation. read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Pimento toasted raviolis were well prepared with an interesting tangy sauce. We shared the pulled chicken plate with green bean salad and baked beans as side. The chicken was smoky and juicy. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

Our server Ryan was amazing! He made sure our drinks were full, we had everything we needed during our meal, and brought to go boxes and the bill at just the right time. The food was delicious. Chicken wings, kale cranberry salad, cheese burger, fries, white cheddar Mac & cheese. You cannot go wrong. We ordered the lemon blueberry cheesecake and it was perfect. We only had food to take home because we just got too full and couldn't finish everything. I'm very partial to the popovers which is a special thing Salt + Smoke does. read more

The rest of my meal was actually very good. Not sure why this would be served to anyone being so thoroughly burnt. read more

Salt + Smoke - The attached picture is of the crispy chicken skins. They are thoroughly burnt. - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

I got the rib appetizer, hush puppies with maple butter and beans. The ribs especially were delicious. I will definitely be back for more. The hush puppies were not sweet which I had expected. They had just the right balance to make it a great addition to my meal. I was not crazy about my beans but that was a taste thing. These have no sweet to them and I prefer a bit of brown sugar in my beans. For dessert I got the brown butter pecan bar and this was decadent. Delicious but very sweet. Big enough to share. I enjoyed that they gave me little containers of caramel and whipped cream (I didn't ask) so that if I had wanted I could have saved my dessert for later. All in all this was excellent and I will definitely be ordering again. read more

My husband had been to another location a while ago (years) and didn't enjoy his meal. I wanted to try it so we came to this location since it's closer to where we live. We went on a Saturday night during the dinner hour and it wasn't very crowded. There's a fair amount of seating outside, but it was a little cool out so we opted to sit inside. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server came and took our drink orders. She was very friendly and answered a few questions we had about menu items. I ordered a drink from their non alcohol menu, but It has them put tequila in it for an up charge. I ordered a brisket sandwich and a side of mac-n-cheese. I really liked both of them. My husband ordered a plate, which is a meat and two sides. He got the ribs, beans, and mac-n-cheese. It also came with a popover. He said the ribs were okay. The beans were not good - neither one of us liked them. The popover was dry and flavorless. It was very clean, the service was great, and some of the food was really good. I'd go back! read more

I am really disappointed. I had a party of three. The lady wouldn't seat me until all three people were there. I counted 5 empty tables and no one waiting for a table, on a Friday night, no less. So you don't value customer service? Maybe that is why there was no waiting at 7pm on a Friday night. I would prefer not to re-visit this location. read more

Well greeted, taken to a good table within a few minutes. Our server was well versed on the offerings on the menu. Started with a flight of bourbons and off to the races with a nice selection of meats, mac n cheese and fries. This was my second visit, first to this location. I would still recommend them as everything had great flavor. Our only complaint is that the rib's bark was too dry. Overall a good dining experience. read more

Salt + Smoke - Well rounded selection of meats and sides - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Enjoyed my meal at Salt + Smoke. I appreciate the availability of a gluten free bun. The burger was filling and flavorful. The potato salad was nothing spectacular but still did the job. We also tried the deviled eggs that we loved! This was the perfect place for a large group to sit together. The menu had a variety offerings and even pleased small kids which is always a feat! We were in a big group and had several small children with us that were walking around the table, climbing on the empty booth next to us, and dancing. There were a couple servers who were standing nearby throughout most of our meal and rolling their eyes and were visibly annoyed with the children. It didn't impact our perception of the restaurant, we will still visit again, but there are some people on the staff that don't seem to support the family-friendly atmosphere. read more

Salt + Smoke - Oklahoma Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Gluten free bun & Potato Salad- - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Family has a taste for bbq that was close and we decided to come here as this was new to us. We immediately wanted to sit outside because of their setup. They have outdoor firepit going, which is great for spring and fall. There is plenty of outdoor seating and tables that have umbrellas for sunny days. I'd say the server was ok. She stood behind me every time, and I had to turn my head every time vs. her changing her position to be more attentive to everyone at the table. It's not a big deal, just something I observed. The food, I ordered a half salad (which looked like full) with smoked salmon. It was really good. My son ordered a cheeseburger and fries. He said it was good and he would order it again. Their fries were so good. Really good fries! My other son ordered a 2 meat combo, wings, and ribs. He wasn't impressed. He wanted the ribs to fall off the bone. They were a bit tough. He didn't care for the wings either. I tried the wings, and I agree, not the best. He tried his brother's burger and said he'll order that if we returned. My husband ordered a 2 meat plate as well. Brisket and wings. He too said it was meh. Maybe if we came earlier in the day. The Mac n cheese was bomb! I really enjoyed that. Overall, we would give this place a try, but the men will get cheeseburgers next time, I'll get the salmon again, and I want to try their hushpuppies. read more

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Shouting from the rooftops how excited I am that a salt and smoke opened up by me! I know it's a BBQ joint, and the BBQ is superb BUT the cheese burger is something I absolutely crave the most! It's incredibly delicious. You also get a side with it and because I have had the burger too many times to count I've tried all the sides. Best sides in my opinion are baked beans, creamed corn, and the potato salad. The Mac and Cheese, is always the favored by the wait staff and it is delectable as well! The outdoor patio area is something to be desired! We have sat here a few times and can't wait for the perfect warm weather to lounge out there. Waiters and bartenders we have had have been spectacular. Ryan has been our waiter and he was knowledgeable and kind. The bartender Josh was so nice. His knowledge of craft beverages is off the charts! (Try the new Berry Margarita that they hand crafted, you won't regret it) and then Shawn the manager is so awesome too! We have always had an excellent experience! We can't wait to go back!! I'm craving that burger again after this review! read more

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The food was good, but this place needs to "check yo-self" when it comes to pricing. Draft beer here is $9 and the chocolate cake is $15...both of those prices are the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Even fine dining establishments like Capital Grille in Clayton don't even charge these kinds of prices. I also thought the pricing on the meal was a bit high considering the small amount of meat you get. I got the 2 meat combo with chicken and brisket, comes with 2 sides and a popover. Overall, there is a decent amount of food on the plate for $22, but there isn't enough meat to justify that price. Sides and bread are cheap. There were only 2 strips of brisket and a small pile of shredded chicken on the plate. As far as flavor goes, the brisket had a good smoke flavor. I chose the lean cut - it wasn't overly moist, but it wasn't dry either. Even though it wasn't the best brisket I've ever had, I'd get it again. The chicken was moist, but kinda plain. I couldn't really taste any smoke flavor. For the sides, I ordered the pit beans & cracker Mac. The cracker Mac was really good - creamy, rich, and salty (in a good way) from the crackers. The beans were slightly sweet with a little meat in them. They had good flavor, but I prefer my beans to be thicker and less runny. The popover was kinda plain - just tasted like airy bread. Could've used some more salt or other flavor profile. The sweet BBQ sauce was just OK - also on the runny side. The food came out extremely fast - we got the food before the beer. It was nice for it to be quick, but I prefer to have my beer to work on first before the meal arrives. read more

Salt + Smoke - 2 meat combo - chicken & brisket with pit beans and cracker Mac with popover - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

We were able to walk here for dinner and bring a stroller. Surprisingly there was plenty of room inside for our stroller next to the tables in the back. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and it was quite tasty. The "I can't Even" sauce is a good heat and flavor. The brisket chili was good. Lots of beans and big chunks of meat. Not too spicy for folks weary of that. The pit beans were also good. Not too sweat or spicy with maybe a cinnamon apple sauce taste. The beer is severely overpriced. $9 for a draft is unnecessary. Desserts at $15 are also ridiculous. Only thing I can guess is they don't want people hanging out very long drinking or extending their dinner past the main course. read more

Salt + Smoke - Chicken sandwich with chili and overpriced draft beer - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Clean, well-lit restaurant with quick service. Our waitress checked in several times throughout the night, which we appreciated. I ordered the Bestie Combo with brisket and pulled chicken, plus mac and cheese and creamed corn. The brisket was good, but the pulled chicken was average and didn't stand out. They're known for their mac and cheese, and while it was good, it wasn't memorable enough to bring me back. The bacon cheddar popover that is included with the combo was dry and tasteless. Portions were on the smaller side, though it was nice to try a variety of items. A couple of service issues stood out. I paid with a $25 gift card (the combo was $21.99) and asked for a receipt to check the remaining balance and personal records, but was told the tax covered the remaining balance, but I couldn't verify the final breakdown or tip. I'm not sure if the waitress took the remaining balance as tip or if it was all tax, as she offered to discard the card for me. I was not sure whether I had the option to tip by card or not, or what the final breakdown was. I did not realize in the moment, but now feel this service soured the entire experience. We also weren't offered to-go boxes despite having noticeable leftovers and had to flag someone down to ask. Overall, Salt + Smoke is not somewhere I'm in a rush to return to, if at all. read more

Holy cow, get the pimento cheese ravioli!!! Just do it, you will love me for it. So good & so garlicky, which was a welcome surprise. I stopped in on a whim and got these to go along with a half kale crunch salad with smoked salmon. The salad was absolutely fantastic and the half size is a very generous serving, I can't even imagine how big the large is! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was absolutely delicious. This was one of the best lunches I've had in a while and I eat out a lot! Way to go salt + smoke! read more

Salt + Smoke - 1/2 Kale Crunch Salad with salmon - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

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Food just wasn't great, didn't like anything I had, I was there on a weekday a Thursday around 1 pm , wasn't packed at all ....

Food was tasty, service was on point and surroundings were comfortable. We were glad to get seated quickly. Recommend. read more

Standard BBQ vibe! Great offerings with some flair. Oddly enough, the beef fat fries were the standout. The lean brisket was on point. Service was excellent. read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

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soda and fries WERE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING had the pulled pork sandwich which was okay. the burnt ends t rav was also yummy, just thought it would have a different texture going into it read more

Came for an early dinner after another bbq restaurant nearby was out of food. This is a LARGE establishment compared to other locations. Food was really good per usual and service was good as well. Meat had good flavor, arriving nice and tender. The mac n cheese was epic tasting as always. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

Second visit here so I know it's not isolated. Great location, great patio too. Food was just meh...for a BBQ place the portions were very small compared to the pricing. Cocktail prices were on the higher side too. Good luck but it will be awhile before I visit again. read more

Salt + Smoke - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Ellisville, Missouri

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Great BBQ food. Nice atmosphere and very good service No rush in getting us out Great lunch or dinner spot

Happy to have a great BBQ joint in our neighborhood! The beef fat fries were DEEEELICIOUS! Crispy hand cut fries topped with all the yummy fixings - cheese sauce, bacon, scallions and Alabama white sauce. The burnt ends, ribs, pulled pork, and chicken were flavorful, moist, and had excellent smoke taste. Seasoned well too. The pulled chicken was especially juicy. Variety of delicious sides, you can't go wrong but I would recommend the white cheddar man and cheese. Ooey Goey white cheddar cheese sauce with a buttery crunchy cracker topping and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The cheddar popover was a fun addition. The sauces were average. Service was fast and super friendly! read more

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This was my third time to the restaurant and first time I was really disappointed. The ribs were dry and tough. Brisket was excellent, but a tiny serving. Beans were bland and almost tasteless. Cole slaw was better than most. French fries were very good. Our server was slow but very friendly with a very positive personality. read more

Great food. Great service. Loved the BBQ sandwich and trashed wings! Fast and very courteous service.

The service was amazing and the food came out super quick. It was super good and you get a pretty big portion size! The environment is also so great and it's a good fun place to go! read more

We arrived and were told there was a 15 minute wait for 4 people. There were plenty of tables open in the back dining room, but we were told they were saving them for large parties. We were ultimately seated at one of those tables and we never saw anyone seated at the other open tables in the room The air conditioning was not working properly. The manager said they are working the problem and offered a fan for the table which we declined. We have been here several times and not had this problem. It was 85 degrees outside and the restaurant had floor fans out.... I'm sure it would have been much hotter mid-day. The servers were sweating as they were working hard in a hot environment. The food was great as always and the temperature moderated as the sun went down. The owner of this restaurant needs to give the employees and customers some support by paying to fix or replace the HVAC system. read more

Food here wasn't on par with most of their locations and they are obviously struggling with help! But overall a good dining experience, but definitely don't judge all locations by this one, they are trying read more

Service was cool, the meats were flavorful, sides could've been better but they weren't bad. and it was a large venue .

Thank you to the Salt + Smoke crew for staying open during the snow storm! We thoroughly enjoyed the brisket and pulled pork plates. The sides were great too! read more

Pros: Server was wonderful! Clean and lots of tables. Trashed Ribs were phenomenal! Fries were great! Cons: Point blank-the food was bland, Chicken, Pork, potato salad, Mac and cheese, and green bean salad. All bland. Popover was overcooked and hard. I was really looking forward to a fresh one. Baked beans had flavor and that was liquid smoke. Wayyyyy too much. They were inedible. There's no descriptions on the menu, I ordered the potato salad, thinking classic mustard based potato salad. Nope. It was halved small red potatoes in a white dressing/sauce. Deviled eggs order is 1 and a half eggs, that's right, 3 piece deviled eggs. The sauces were very runny and every bottle was dirty/sticky. The sweet sauce was good and my husband loved the mustard sauce. When the server asked how everything was (there was quite a bit of foodleft) we told her things were bland. She said "yea I hear that a lot." Nothing else. We paid the bill, left a tip and went to get ice cream as we were still hungry. It's unfortunate. But this was a first and last trip for us. read more