Hubby and I arrived into St. Louis on a pleasant Saturday afternoon and decided we wanted us some barbecue! We heard about the DelMar Loop and also heard about this place so decided to drop on by! One of the best parts was free parking! OK, we saw they had a patio and that was perfect for us because our puppy needed a place too. They seated us quickly, brought us some menus, and took our drink order. We both had 0% beer because, you know, it was just 12 noon - a little early for the hard stuff! We both ordered some barbecue! I ordered the brisket and pulled pork, along with the potato salad and chili! OK before the food review I got it put in a great word for the waitress. She was very friendly, and gave us some good pointers on things to check out while in town - very cool. Oddly enough, we were the only one sitting on the patio, even though it was a very pleasant day, indeed. When the food came? I thought the brisket was a little odd because it wasn't chopped. It was cut into little cubes but paired with one of the sauces? Very nice! And pulled pork was great. The potato salad? Yup! The chili? Yup! The fried bread roll? Well, it was a little unexpected, but it was very nice as well. As we had heard that St. Louis barbecue was uniquely different from any other barbecue, we had to have it! I'm not gonna say it was spectacularly different, but it was good! We ordered a lemon gooey bar for dessert and shared it! Apparently it's a St. Louis thing? Yes! Would we come again? Oh yes, indeed! And you should try it too if you like good barbecue.! read more

Wow, I was looking for some good barbecue in St. Louis. I knew that shouldn't be hard to find here! Well, I found a great place on my first try. Came late afternoon, so it wasn't very busy. I sat at the bar, and had phenomenal service from the bartender. But the food is where things really shined. I started the mail with the bacon deviled eggs. They were filled to the brim and super tasty. I got the two meat combo. With ribs, bologna, slaw, and cream corn. Everything was absolutely amazing. The baloney, with a fresh chowchow and Stone Ground mustard, was one of the best barbecue items I've had anywhere. The slaw some vinegar based and it's very tangy. It was very good. This was a really good barbecue restaurant in St. Louis area. I need to try somewhere else, but it's gonna be hard not just to come back here! read more

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On the surface, this bbq place looks like one of the trendy spots(multiple locations) that tourists might end up at during their St Louis visits. I originally wanted ribs but decided to order ribs the next night from another location so I'll save that review for that location. This particular location is on the loop and I believe a college is close by. Our Uber even mentioned that we were going out for fancy bbq. There isn't a waitlist at this location so we took our chances on having a seat here. If there wasn't a seat, there are many other spots along the loop we could've opted for. The goal was St Louis bbq - Concert - home. We arrived and were seated immediately. We were given the indoor/outdoor option and opted to sit outside. Our order was taken, food brought out promptly, and everyone was nice. My only complaint was my impatience when leaving. Once we had our food, we didn't see the server again. I had to end up going inside to ask for the check. I normally don't do things like that but on this night, we needed to walk for the 7pm show start time. All in all, I'd definitely make this a normal spot if I lived in St Louis. My wife had the brisket. I decided to go with the grilled cheese brisket and beef fat fries. I loved the place. Neither of us had any complaints. The brisket was delicious! Side note: They have a few sauces: Sweet, Hotangy, and Mustard-Carolina. They're all good in their own ways but I think we decided on sweet being the best. I loved the hotangy... it's not hot but when dipping anything in it, the taste is too much. Of their locations I've visited, this location does get busy and even if it's not, sitting outside you'll have people walking by on the sidewalk almost non-stop. It's a very busy stretch of the city. read more

Salt + Smoke - Brisket grilled cheese and beef fat fries. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Salt + Smoke was a super solid place to get BBQ. Since I already had ribs the day before, I wanted to try other BBQ items. I was not disappointed. The BBQ bologna was super unique. Loved how the edges got crispy and smoky. The bologna was also unique in that it was studded with jalapeño and cheddar cheese, adding an additional layer of flavor. The smoked wings were solid as well, but they were a little dry. However, I was blown away by the side dishes. They were some of the most unique sides I've had at a BBQ restaurant! Loved the Yorkshire Pudding/popover and the Mac n Cheese with the Ritz Cracker crumble on top. That made the crust so buttery and crunchy compared to the creamy noodles and cheese. Absolutely stunning sides I've dishes. Service was awesome, with super friendly staff and the ambiance was what you would want to see in a BBQ restaurant, one that is slightly quirky but also historical. All in all, another great place for BBQ in St. Louis! :) read more

Salt + Smoke - BBQ Bologna! - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I had much much better BBQ in St.Louis before so compared to that this place was a bit of a disappointment. The food looks very good and the portions are quite generous for a great price, but the flavor profiles were either lacking or just not meshing with my taste buds. Outside of the food, the location and vibes are good and great for a nice casual dinner. Our server was very nice and helpful in making selections. Unfortunately, I just wasn't the biggest fan of the food. read more

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First time visit to Salt+Smoke restaurant, and brought family from out of town. Way to represent, St Louis! We joined the waitlist online and headed to the restaurant when our approximate wait time ended. Easy peasy! Tidy and charming dining area, not too visually busy. It was full when we dined late Saturday night, but our wait time after ordering was surprisingly fast! We were all extremely pleased and full with our brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. My sister's salmon sandwich was equally awesome and flavorful! Our sides - Mac and cheese, green beans, potato salad, and pit beans - were excellent. The Mac cheese was good, but lacked depth. (A little smoked Gouda might do the trick.) All told, I love this place. It's comfort food, like bbq should be, without a ton of fuss. Theres so much more to try on this menu: of course I'm going back. read more

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In town for a volleyball tournament, we had a "parents' night out" and decided to grab some BBQ. One of the top recommendations we received was Salt + Smoke, so we gave it a try. We arrived around 4:30, and there were plenty of seats, but the place quickly filled up as the evening went on. Our waiter was very patient with our large group and offered helpful suggestions whenever we asked, which made the experience even better. I ordered the walnut Old Fashioned special along with the three-meat platter. The drink was solid, and the portions were generous. The brisket was tender and flavorful, the wings were large with a great smoky taste, and the fried jalapeno + cheddar bologna --while a bit different--was surprisingly delicious. For sides, I had the potato salad and mac and cheese, and both were excellent. Overall, a great spot with good food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if you're in St. Louis! read more

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Great service, food was out for lunch in like 10 minutes max. Hot, fresh and great service. Will be back! read more

Salt + Smoke - Ribs and chicken wings 2 meat platter - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I visited her on a business trip. As someone living in Texas I have to say that Missouri BBQ doesn't compare to Texas BBQ. Salt and Smoke was tasty and I liked their menu but it wasn't as good as my favorite spots in Texas. I would try other bbq before I came back here but overall not bad. read more

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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. 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. read more

Our family always enjoys coming to Salt + Smoke! The food is consistently good, and we especially love 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. read more

Another four years have passed since I've stepped foot into Salt + Smoke on Delmar Blvd., but happy to see, and taste, it's just as good in 2026 as it was in 2022! A coworker and I Uber'd over around 6pm on a Monday and were quickly seated at a table in towards the front of the restaurant. Our waitress came over with menus and water and gave us a few minutes to peruse the menu. Our waitress was friendly, she had a cool, subdued vibe. Once the two of us had beer in hand, we placed our dinner orders and sat back and caught up for a bit. It took maybe 10-15 minutes and our meals were brought over, pretty speedy service! For dinner, I ordered two meats "Bestie Combo", going with brisket and pulled chicken and for my sides I went with the sweet pepper potato salad and white cheddar cracker mac, served with their signature bacon & cheddar popover. The brisket was so tender and full of flavor and the pulled chicken had a nice black pepper spice to it. Of course, I had to dip everything and of the four main sauces at Salt + Smoke, I like their "My Sweet Bestie" and "Mustarolina" the best. What more can be said about their white cheddar cracker mac - This is so cheesy, creamy and I absolutely love the Ritz-like crackers crumbled on top. The surprise of my meal was how excellent the sweet pepper potato salad was! The flavor was wonderful and had a pleasant zesty-ness, and had a nice creaminess to it as well - I wish the bowl it came in was bigger, I wanted more of it! And to round out the meal, the bacon and cheddar popover was the perfect "mechanism" to mop up anything left on my plate. When it comes to pricing, for BBQ, I thought it seemed pretty in-line for what the year 2026 is, so it may be pricier but for the quality, it's fair, to me at least. Salt + Smoke is a "must stop at" restaurant for me whenever I come through St. Louis! Over the last four years, I've seen a few more locations pop up in St. Louis, but I sit in the camp that the Delmar Blvd. spot is the best. My Salt + Smoke craving has been satiated for now, but I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Wow, wow, wow! There's nowhere else to start with the description for this place. From the start of my arrival I was seated quickly, water brought right out and overall service was solid throughout. I ordered the combo plate with brisket, wings, Mac and cheese and the pit beans. Let me start with the wings and beans. Both of these items were the best I've ever had in their respective categories. Best wings ever! They were smoked in their dry rub which seemed like it was a cinnamon BBQ rub if I were to take a guess and they were incredible. The beans, were filled with meat and almost had more meat than bean and it was smoky, savory and incredible. I think I went to heaven for a moment when I ate these. Everything else was very solid and respectable. Good brisket, wasn't dry, but wasn't the best either, popover was a nice touch, and the Mac and cheese was wonderful and unique with a cracker crust. I'm not often in St Louis but next time I am, I will be coming back. 5/5 read more

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I'm not lying when I say they have the best mac & cheese I've ever had in my entire life. I might have to attend a detox program and complete all 12 steps of macaroni addicts anonymous after eating that. I'm not a local resident, but I'm definitely coming back whenever I'm around. read more

Salt + Smoke - Brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese, fries - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Pros: Very nice folks, who gave us way more sauces than they probably should have. That's what I call great service. We ordered ahead for takeout, and it was ready at the appointed time. Believe it or not, that is not the usual anymore, so great pros for this place. And the food, wow, it was delicious. Very good meats, and the sides were actually even better. Cons: No cons at all. A wonderful experience. Tips: You need to order the White Cheddar Cracker Mac Side. It comes with crushed butter crackers on top, and that makes them perfect. read more

Regular portions, tasty food, and amazing service. We came on a moderately noisy Monday afternoon. We ordered the 4 meat bestie combo and the 3 meat bestie combo(with both, you can choose 2 sides and a corresponding amount of meat, or types of meat.) the brisket was drier than I would like but it was very flavorful. With sauce, it was amazing! The ribs were smaller than I would like but also very flavorful and extremely tender. Most of the sides were alright, but the beef fat fries were outstandingly good and flavorful. For dessert, we had the gooey lemon pie. The blueberry compote was my favorite. The service was top notch and our waiter refilled our waters constantly and provided us with recommendations. Overall, the food was excellent although it was a little pricey. read more

Salt + Smoke - 4 meat bestie combo: 2 briskets, 6 ribs, beef fat fries, Green Bean & Tomato Salad Side, and a popover. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This place is always a winner for my vegetarian food and my meat eating husbands favorite! We were unfortunately staying at the hospital early in the year and they were one of the best options to order delivery from- and let me tell you- when you have this as an option you ALWAYS take it! Service with a smile and plenty of space to feel welcome! read more

Salt + Smoke - Fried House Pickles - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

When you are in the Delmar Loop area,you immediately smell the BBQ in the air from Salt + Smoke. This is their original location and they now have multiple locations thru out the St. Louis area. This location is always busy but we were lucky enough to get seated immediately on a Sunday night. They have a gluten free menu which is always a plus but we were in the mood for just a few appetizers. We started with the Deviled eggs with Bacon which were fantastic and an order of Cherry Smoked wings with Sweet Trashed sauce. The wings were meaty and juicy and the BBQ sauce was so good we ended up buying a bottle to take home. Their menu is extensive offering salads,sandwiches,plates of BBQ and dessert. They have a nice selection of crafted beers and bourbons as well. If you want good St. Louis BBQ,this is definitely a place worth visiting. read more

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Salt + Smoke absolutely delivered on every level. The food was phenomenal perfectly smoked burger, sides that tasted homemade, and portions that leave you more than satisfied. Everything had so much flavor, and you can tell real care goes into every dish. I tried the falafel burger with brioche bun. Our server, Austin, made the experience even better. He was attentive without being overbearing, had great recommendations, and made us feel truly welcome. The ambiance was spot-on too, comfortable, and the kind of place you can relax with friends or family while still enjoying a top-notch meal. If you're craving BBQ done right with fantastic service, Salt + Smoke is the place. We'll definitely be back! read more

Salt + Smoke - Falafel Burger and Cesar Salad - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Everything was good. The price isn't bad for everything that you get. Even the pickles were good. I don't even like pickles. We live out of state and this picture was from 3 years ago. Looking forward to coming here next time we're in St Louis. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Salt and smoke has fantastic food with good service and a nice atmosphere. I live close to the loop, so I am always on the hunt for restaurants that are at least ok there. Salt and smoke is so good that I even recommend it to people who live much further than I. The ribs are fantastic and I always get a side of the beef fat fries. The service is quick, and the waiters do not do too much or too little. I recommend salt and smoke to anyone looking for a new place to try is STL! read more

Pretty solid selection of meats. I'd recommend the smoked chicken wings, and they've got interesting but good coleslaw. Pretty small portions even though I had the 3 meat platter. The popover roll isn't very appetizing - a dry/crusty shell of shell that's hollow. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 3 (pulled pork, smoked wings, brisket) - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Food is excellent, some of the best bbq you'll get in the loop and some good St. Louis Traditional foods. Wait staff was quick to seat us, friendly, and got us our check quick when we needed to leave quickly. Great place to eat with a friendly environment. 5/5 read more

The service was good the restaurant is nice on the inside but the smell isnt a bbq smell it's more like ham. The meat is very tender but lacks flavor i think they lean on the sauce for that. The sauce is good so it helps but overall pretty mid my favorite part was the pulled pork. The Mac and cheese was good they use corn bread as bread crumbs loved it but the brisket "chilli" was just beans and brisket. read more

Salt + Smoke - 3meat ribs brisket underneath those and pulled pork Mac and brisket chilli for sides - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My daughter wanted pulled pork and the Yelp pictures helped us decide on Salt + Smoke. It was really busy for a Tuesday evening but there was no wait and we got seated immediately. Or server, Clair, greeting us within a minute of being seated and provided top notch service! My daughter ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the white cheddar cracker mac. It looked amazing and she loved it!! I had the brisket sandwich with beef fat fries. Oh man! The brisket was absolutely delicious. It didn't need any sauce but, of course, I added some My Sweet Bestie and it was sooo good. That brisket is cooked to perfection and is tender and had perfectly crispy ends. We also ordered the fried pickles. I enjoyed them but the pickles are on the sweeter side and not your typical fried pickles. We were thoroughly impressed with Salt + Smoke and would recommend for your bbq craving! read more

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My favorite place to introduce people to St. Louis BBQ! This place is always a hit and I love their bestie combo deal that comes with a ton of food and let's you share and try many meats. I also tried the kale crunch salad and the toasted ravs, which were both incredible and I will be ordering again! Service was fast and the place is so nice and bright with the large front windows. read more

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Delicious, fall off the bone, smoky St. Louis BBQ near the university with friendly service and ample parking! Good go-to spot for St. Louis BBQ! Brisket - can order as lean/fatty/burnt ends, fatty brisket was very flavorful with good mix of fatty and lean juicy meats, best thing on the plate for sure Ribs - 3 ribs with dry rub and good smoky flavor, tender but doesn't stand out as much Pulled Pork - tender and juicy pork with hefty portion as well Sweet Peppers Potato Salad - crunch from peppers was good contrast from sweet and creamy potatoes, good side to cut through the fatty meats Beef Fat Fries - best fry texture with crispy outside and fluffy inside, seasoned perfectly as well BBQ Sauces - My Sweet Bestie was def too sweet, I Can't Even was not spicy at all, Mustarolina had a good tang, but mixing all of these turned out to be the best Pineapple Cannabis Seltzer - good try 0 cal drink with a hint of pineapple, couldn't really feel any buzz read more

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My favorite BBQ in St. Louis! Got the bestie combo with 2 meats - ribs and brisket. The ribs were outstanding!! They were invidually cut and smothered in sauce. Brisket was good too. The sides (Mac and cheese and potato salad) were both great. And it came with a large popover too. The prices were very reasonable for the taste and amount of food you get. It's elevated BBQ for low prices. You can't go wrong! read more

Don't bother. Staff way more interested in iphone, bullsh$tting with friends and each other vs serving customers. Unreal, I guess no one needs a paycheck or tip these days. read more

Really good tasting St Louis BBQ! Pretty chill place with a nice bar & seating area. Food was really good and the service was excellent. read more

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Located in the Delmar Loop this is a fun spot to enjoy barbecue while in St Louis. You can't miss the bright yellow awning outside. Our server was friendly and hurried because the place was packed. Both apps we ordered were finger licking good. Get a spot by the window for great people watching. read more

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Food was okay, service was excellent. The mustard sauce was the clear winner to us. The hushpuppy appetizer was our favorite part. I got a bbq sandwich that came with pimento cheese which sounded so good but it was dry as heck. If we go back, I will for sure get something else. This was also a newer location I presume because it was right downtown across from the baseball stadium and super clean. read more

Ordered carryout, so I can't speak to the service much -- but I've never had any issues in the past. The ambiance is that classic rustic vibe you'd expect from a barbecue spot in St. Louis (this city loves a rustic aesthetic). I usually love Salt + Smoke's kale crunch salad (I've even tried to recreate it at home), but something felt off this time. Not only were the apricots missing, but the dressing tasted different too. I added chicken for an extra $5 and felt like the portion was pretty underwhelming. For a $22 salad, I left pretty disappointed this time around. I'm hoping it was just a fluke read more

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I lowered the rating, since two weeks have passed and I guess that either no one at the restaurant cares or they don't read your reveiws. The restaurant was busy, which is not a bad thing, although it was difficult to have a private conversation. I ordered the plate with two meats, sliced brisket and pulled pork. The pulled pork was very good but I was more interested in the brisket. My second and third piece of brisket was mostly fat. I don't mind a little fat along the side of the slice but I cut away too much fat, after I discovered the problem. I resorted to Tums when I got to my car, after inadvertently eating a couple chunks of fat. Brisket has fat, but large chunks should never make it to the customers plate. read more

Salt + Smoke is always delicious and the portions are pretty filling! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the Mac and cheese on the side. Sadly we went for dinner and they were out of brisket and popovers, so make sure to get there early if you want all the options. I love the different sauces on the table to try out. Our server was friendly and pretty quick too. Overall a good experience! I usually do takeout, but dining in was a good option too. read more

Salt + Smoke - Pork Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I love visiting salt and smoke when we visit from Ohio. This is my second time here and I really love the sides and apps. Today I enjoyed the pimento fried ravioli, creamed corn, and Mac and cheese. All 5 stars! The service was fine with no major issues. The interior is nice with large windows that overlook the hustle and bustle of Delmar. read more

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This place is awesome. You may have heard that already, but how about FIVE AWESOME STARS? Yeah. Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Awesome. read more

Very pleased! Got right in for our part of 8 and a few things that went well: - offered almost like a luggage rack for our car seat to sit in. Really nice. - Mac and Cheese was incredible. - plenty of variety of sauces on the table full. - attentive service It was a good place to get bbq, not too packed. read more

Consistently good BBQ with several locations in St. Louis. I've always had a good meal with good service when dining in. It's also a great place to cater from for an event and generally a crowd-pleaser! read more

So, quick note: we tried to go to Pappy's originally. The line was very long but we still wanted to wait; however, as we were waiting, they told us that they were sold out of ribs, brisket and burnt ends... so, we decided to go to Salt and Smoke. At Salt and Smoke, the Service was incredible and they have 4 fun sauces on each table (sweet bbq, mustard, another bbq, and a Chili sauce). Ordered the 2 piece combo with shredded chicken and ribs. Ribs were dry unfortunately and the shredded chicken tasted like rotisserie chicken, which wasn't bad but wasn't anything incredible. Mac n cheese and beans were amazing. Then, we got a pound of brisket (half lean and half fatty) and this was the STAR of the show. Next time I'm in STL, I will try another bbq spot. Closer to a 3.5 than a 4 read more

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