Salt + Smoke is one of my go-to places to get BBQ for both dine-in and takeout. The parking lot on Hampton makes it even more appealing because it makes parking a bit easier. The last time I was there we went for an earlier dinner and it was a little weird because they were sold out of most meats, which was unfortunate, but luckily we were still able to get some good meals! The brisket is tender, the meals come with A LOT, the sides are delicious (fries and kale salad are always a winner for me). And a meal even comes with a giant popover. read more

Salt and Smoke has the food for the mood. Solid bbq. I ordered the pulled pork, wings, and brisket. Sauces were on point. Lots of seating upstairs, downstairs, inside and outside. Quick service even with lots of people around. Great food with great vibes. What more can I say. And they have a parking lot. read more

Food is really good, portions are really good. Place is very aesthetic. Deviled eggs are a must get. Service was very fast, went during lunch read more

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This is my first experience with this location and while the food was spot on, my attempt to avoid dairy on my salad fell flat. Having been recently diagnosed with alpha-gal (the allergy to beef, pork, lamb and byproducts...this includes dairy) it is difficult to find places to eat. I know what you're thinking, why order from a BBQ place!? To start, S+S is delicious and they have pulled chicken, which I can eat and we were having friends over for dinner and it seemed like a quick and delicious option to cooking. Why not grab some take-out? Second, I looked at the salads and when ordering, there were options to indicate any food allergies. I selected beef, pork and dairy. You'd think that would indicate NO cheese on the salad...right? WRONG!! The salad came with the label clearly indicating the allergy and inside was a perfectly delicious looking salad with...cheese. Bruh! I really wanted to give more stars because the food is delicious and our company was raving but this oversight on my allergy indicators could have ended in a miserable evening. S+S, please do better next time! No one chooses to have food allergies and we do our best to ask questions and avoid triggers but when it's clearly stated, there is no excuse for the blatant disregard. read more

Salt + Smoke - Salad indicating allergies - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Salt + Smoke is expanding like crazy in STL and for good reason! We went to the South County location, right by the Costco. The service was great, very nice and relatively quick. It wasn't too busy when we went for a late lunch on Saturday. We enjoyed the Bestie Combo - the smoked wings and pulled pork were so good! The fries here are yummy as well! We also indulged and got the dark chocolate brownie with cookies and cream ice cream - I wasn't too impressed but the BBQ itself was yum! read more

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My favorite bbq in the Lou. I love it here and recommend to anyone. The ribs and brisket are my faves. The service was quick and super friendly. I love the look inside and it's spacious. Also that Mac and cheese read more

Incredible BBQ -- tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, tasty sides, and a chill, friendly vibe. Always a win!

Nice smoky smell on entering. Cool ac. Not too loud. Extensive bar offerings. Many offerings at the bar. Good service. Enjoyed our meal and will be back. read more

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Food was amazing! The service was great considering they cooked it and prepped it perfectly! I do not live very far away but I was very short on time and wanted to spend more time with company so ordered delivery thru doordash and the timing was perfect! read more

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Bbq is ok. Service is always good. Better bbq in St. Louis in my opinion. Always been Clean when I've been in

Great food and great service and a very clean and nice place. The waiters were very very nice and polite.

Well It was one of those days. We had storm damage this Friday from the high winds. We spent all morning cleaning up the debris from the limb that broke off and damaged the fence, the grill, the gutters and pulled down the power and phone/internet lines. We have power but about 8:30 tonight our internet phone line snapped from the weight of the limb. We decided to treat ourselves to a salt and smoke dinner. We walked down the street and ordered an Oklahoma bacon cheeseburger with a side of cracker mac and cheese. This burger was awesome prepared with smokey bacon, American cheese grilled onions smothered in thousand island dressing. The white cracker mac and cheese has a nick name they call it "crack" It truly is addictive from the first bite. We topped off the meal with a bourbon on the rocks. The service was exceptional. Daisy our server executed courteous and professional service bringing our food quickly and offering suggestions for a Bourbon to try. Come to Salt and Smoke for an addictive, decadent meal and say"Hi" to Daisy. read more

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Salt and Smoke is such an asset to my neighborhood. They have such an amazing patio, light and airy vibe, and delicious food and drink. We came on a Sunday and were considering sitting outside but it was too windy. There weren't a ton of diners in the restaurant, but there were enough for the one server working to be busy. Props to her :) service was still good! we ordered dry rubbed wings to start which were delicious. theyre super tender and come with a side of horseradish ranch. For my entree I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with no bun since I got mac n cheese on the side. I like the pimento cheese that comes on sandwich, hence that choice and not just getting the chicken plate. mac and cheese is phenomenal- so creamy and rich. Definitely some of my fav in The Lou! read more

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Price... 9.5/10 Service... 9/10 Food... 10/10 The service was very good! We were able to be sat right away on a Friday night. The server used a toasted device to input our order straight to the kitchen. That helped speed our food along. Toasted also made it easy to pay with Apple Pay on my phone. The food was great! The Burnt End Ravioli were the highlight of the appetizers! Very warm and delicious! The hush puppies were great with the butter! I did wish they were a little smaller and crunchier. The onion rings were large and perfectly crispy. Well seasoned and very tender, brisket is the choice of meats. The Oklahoma burger was very filling, and the sauce complimented the salty bacon very well! You won't regret getting the baked beans for your side; they are the perfect maple bacon flavor you're looking for. read more

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Great meal! Great flavor customer service was amazing. Recommendations were awesome. Everything made in house. Perfect portions to share. Parking was easy and the vibe is awesome. read more

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Top 3 STL BBQ!!! I always go for the 2 or 3 meat plater bc it's too hard to just pick one. I love the Ribs and Burnt Ends! They have some great sides like the Mac and Cheese and Green Bean Salad. They also have interesting whiskey flights that are a great deal. The service is good and they do a great job to make it feel like a welcoming, BBQ stop. read more

Food and service was good. Although the food and service was good, the portions of the side items were a little smaller than we expected.

This was a cool looking spot with a small bar upon entering. There were a good number of tables to both sides of the bar. The menu had lots of interesting choices to pick from, which included mostly BBQ. The service was friendly while the food came out quickly. For starters, the hush puppies with maple butter ($7.99) was ordered. There were five to an order. They were okay. The butter was not softened and did not really have any maple flavoring. The hush puppies were a little hard without much flavor unfortunately. For an entrée, I had the two-meat combination ($20.99). This came with a cheddar and bacon popover along with two sides. I opted for the fried jalapeno and cheddar bologna and St Louis ribs as my meat. The sides I had were brisket chili and pit beans with smoked bacon. The popover was not my favorite. It was very light and large, but I just did not enjoy it. The bologna and ribs were great. The bologna was crispy with plenty of pieces of cheddar and jalapeno incorporated. I had the hot BBQ sauce on the ribs, and they were tasty too. The meat fell right off the bones while the hot sauce had a real kick. The brisket chili was my favorite item of the day. The shredded brisket was very flavorful and fulfilling. The beans were a nice touch too. I also tried the sweet pepper potato salad and green bean and tomato salad. The potato salad was very good while the string bean salad was okay. I would have preferred the green beans to be a little less crunchy. Will I go back? Yes. read more

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The service was very quick. We sat down and got our food immediately and everyone was very nice and helpful without food choices. read more

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Kids have been wanting to try BBQ while we were in town so stopped by before we hopped on the plane for lunch. We had kale salad with shredded chicken, trash ribs sweet with fries, sweet ribs plate, and brisket plate. Everything was so yummy. Super filling after wards. My favorite was the sweet ribs. Yummy! Space inside was nice. Parking was easy on street or in lot. Service was super friendly and helpful. read more

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The staff were incredibly friendly right off the bat. Stayed in St. Louis for a few days and this place was so good I went three times. Rock solid bbq. It's refreshing to have a place that serves gluten free buns when you have celiac disease. Be careful of cross-contamination for gluten-avoiders like me. The homemade bbq sauces and mustard were excellent. If I didn't have to check the sauce I'd have bought a gallon of it to take home. The place was bustling and busy but was still very clean and orderly. We had no problem getting a table. And wait staff were prompt in taking orders and serving us. They also have a series of tasty in-house sodas that I'd recommended. I would highly recommend the applewood smoked wings and fries. read more

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The building on Hampton represents one of four Salt + Smoke locations in St. Louis. My first time coming to this location was on the 4th of July. To my surprise, there was no wait time and my party of 4 was quickly seated. There are options for bar seating, low tables, high tables and outdoor seating. We opted to sit outside. Similar to the other locations, this location has a rustic yet modern decor, with a combination of wood accents and industrial touches. Their menu features an assortment of classic BBQ dishes and homemade sides. I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of mac & cheese. The brisket had a combination of delectable smoky flavors and was prepared well with a balance of tenderness and juiciness. The accompanying house-made sauces, ranging from spicy to tangy added a delicious kick to each bite. The mac & cheese was also a standout with its creamy texture and sharp taste. Some considerations for dining at this location are that: 1) parking is limited- we parked behind the building, where there are about 10-12 spots. While we did not have any issues, parking may become a challenge during peak business hours and 2) Hampton Ave is a busy road, which may contribute to increased noise levels when dining outdoors. Overall, we had a good dining experience and were very grateful for the staff that served us on a national holiday! read more

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I only have one evening (Tuesday) in St. Louis and I really wanted some St. Louis style ribs. However, it was so late in the evening (7 pm) that most bbq joints were either closed or sold out of almost all their bbq meets such as pulled pork, chicken, beef, etc. I definitely wanted ribs. I called around town being disappointed by one place after another, except for Salt and Smoke, which had trashed ribs. I'm not sure what trashed ribs are to be honest but they were perfect. The outsides were slightly crispy which gave it great flavor and texture while the rest of it was saucy and succulent and still plenty of meat on the bones. Hands down some of the best ribs I've had. You can pick two sides and it comes with a few slices of homemade pickles. I picked the coleslaw and potato salad. The coleslaw was a little dry to be honest. They were also suppose to have cheese pastries but they ran out, so they gave me some just ok dinner rolls. Pair it with a nice blonde ale and you can also add one of their delicious bbq sauces if you want. Our server was very polite and attentive as well. I only gave 4/5 stars because they ran out of almost every meat and the cheese pastries and the dry coleslaw. I would still recommend this place and if I'm back in St. Louis, I will try to go earlier in the day so that don't run out of food. read more

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Salt + Smoke is a fantastic BBQ spot that delivers on both flavor and atmosphere. The drink menu is impressive, featuring a huge bourbon selection and delish cocktails! It's a great place for a date night or a casual birthday dinner with the fam (we've done both and enjoyed it equally). The apps are the star of the show, and the ribs were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. We totally recommend the fried pickles as an app and the pit beans as a side. Next visit we are def going to try the Fried Chicken Skins app. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. We even let her have a piece of our birthday cookie cake from Alibi Cookies (the best cookie cake in town). The space itself is hip, warm, and inviting, making it an excellent choice for date night. Overall, Salt + Smoke is a great spot for BBQ lovers and anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. It's definitely worth a visit, and with several locations to chose from, there's probably one near you. The Loop location is another cool one because eating outside on the sidewalk in the Loop is so cool. read more

Salt + Smoke - Ribs with the bacon cheddar popover - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I really enjoyed this meal. We stopped by while passing through St. Louis on a roadtrip. I got the pimento cheese toasted ravs for an appetizer and they were so good, i definitely recommend ordering those. For my entree, I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of their mac and cheese and my boyfriend ordered a combo of ribs and brisket. All of the meat was so tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese was also wonderful, I can see why it's so raved about. We ate outside, I'm glad we did because it was very relaxing. The service was friendly as well. I would definitely come back if i'm ever in the area again! read more

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The smoked meat is fantastic. However, they have now ruined it by Watering down the BBQ sauce. It did not open like this, but has slowly become more like water. I liked getting sandwiches from there. But add a little "sauce" and it's like pouring water on your food. Go Back to the way it used to be. Chairs inside are not very comfortable so I usually now opt for take out. Service has been okay, but too many workers standing around watching TV. Maybe do that in the back where customers don't see you. read more

I'm not much into barbecue restaurants, since I so much like to make my own. However, this restaurant appears to be a St. Louis institution, so we checked it out on my birthday. We were visiting from out of town. Since we had an unexpected change in plans, dinner became either late-lunch or early-dinner. The rest in my party ordered lunch faire, but I had my heart set on a dinner meal. I went with it. I had the 2 Meat Bestie Combo and it was absolutely incredible. I chose the pulled pork and brisket. Lean. Both simply melted in my mouth, after leaving me with incredible desires for more. I'm not much of a brisket man - not that I'm against the option, it's just a lack of opportunity in my case - but that changed that day. The meal was wonderful, and thanks to the odd hour, the service was lightning-quick. For the sides I selected the Coleslaw and the White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. If you had to have one LAST SIDE in your life, you owe it to yourself to have the latter. I could have made a meal of just that one, asked for seconds, and then thirds to take home, and never look back. If I'm ever in town again, you can bet the first place I'm going is Salt + Smoke. read more

Service was excellent. The food was decent, drinks were nice and the vibes were great for a Sunday lunch with family and friends.

Amazing food .. visit in MO and S&S just added to our experience.. Still talking about 1 month later read more

Picked up dinner last evening. Really great food and service. Courteous staff. The popover bread side is deluxe!

Food is great and comes out quickly! Everything is delicious! Love sitting in the patio or inside is very cozy! Service is good and fast and everyone is very kind. A huge assortment of liquor for any drink you'd like! A but I'm the pricey side but delicious! read more

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Two of ordered ravioli (not toasted). Disappointed. I thought they had been sitting around for some time.

When we passed back through St. Louis one thing we HAD to do was eat at Salt & Smoke. My husband is a picky smoked meat guy and he loves this place. The Josh puppies, the burnt ends, pulled pork, jalapeno and cheddar bologna and cole slaw are all hits. The popovers are enormous. And the brown butter pecan bar was good enough to take a hostage for. It's cozy and homey, and the service is friendly, knowledgeable about the alcohol menu. read more

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Service was great we waited under 10 minutes for our food! Food has been perfect each time i've eaten here definitely recommend! it was a nice quiet chill environment for a monday evening! read more

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Great spot for bbq! I went with a couple of friends and funnily enough we all wanted ribs - I got the trashed sweet bbq ribs which were delicious and the other two got he dry rub which they also enjoyed! I had the fries and mac and cheese for my two sides and they were delicious as well. Our server was nice and welcoming! The ambiance of the Hampton Salt + Smoke was chill as well, plenty of seating inside and outside (we ate inside because it was incredibly hot outside). Overall a pleasant experience! read more

Salt + Smoke - Trashed Ribs 1/2 Plate with White Cheddar Cracker Mac and Beef Fat Fries. - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Had late lunch at the Ballpark Village location. The place is clean, the staff were pleasant but very quiet. The food was much better than I thought. I prefer my BBQ out of a roadside shanty but the portions here were actually pretty good. I got the 4 meat meal with pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket, and ribs with a side of beans and mac&cheese. The meats were spot on. St louis style ribs weren't over done but came clean off the bone. The brisket melts in your mouth and the pork and chicken are loaded with flavor but not over salted. My wife got the chicken grilled cheese with a side of green beans and tomatoes. The sandwich was awesome. Perfect ratio of meat and cheese to consider it a grilled cheese. Pimento cheese was a perfect ingredient. We've never had grean beans and tomatoes salad but it was very good. We shared an app of pimento cheese toasted ravioli. It was cooked perfect and full of cheese. The white alabama sauce for dipping left you wanting to put it on everything. There are 4 different BBQ sauces at the table. I love BBQ sauces. I only cared for the My Sweat Besty and the Mustarolina, but that's just my preference. We did order butter cake for dessert but it was nothing special. It almost seemed out of the freezer section. The service was a little slow but nothing to get upset about. There were only a couple tables occupied when we first got there and we spent enough time sitting unapproached to notice it. Id definitely go back. I was pleasantly surprised. read more

Salt + Smoke - 4 meat meal (pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, brisket) mac&cheese and baked beans on the side. Bacon and cheddar popover on top - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I have tried the salt + smoke on Delmar loop location many years ago, so I was excited to have another try at the hill location. I think the food options are great, though they ran out of the stl rib cut. I instead ordered the bestie combo with two meat ( dry wing and brisket) with side of salad and brisket chili. I thought the wing was fantastic with vinegar ranch sauce. The brisket was a bit dry even with sauce, and chili was ok. The fat fried was amazing, also loved the dipping sauce that came with toasted ravioli. It was a fun place to gather, and food came out pretty quickly. Definitely recommend this place as a casual night out. read more

Salt + Smoke - Dry ring, brisket, chili, and Ceasar salad. - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I love the South City Salt + Smoke location, especially the street side patio! Eaten through the majority of the menu over the years. We typically do a Plate with pick 2 or 3 meats, served with a pop over and 2 sides. Always enough to feed myself and my husband. Its difficult to pick a favorite side but we always make sure to get the White Cheddar Cracker Mac - topped with Ritz crackers. Burnt End Toasted Ravs are a must try as well. Service is always speedy, even when outside they are on top of it. read more

As a native of St. Louis, now living in California, I wanted to give my Washington D.C. son the grand tour of the best attractions in my hometown. High on the list: Great BBQ. After going up the Arch, seeing the Old Courthouse, Union Station and Busch Stadium, we headed for Hampton Avenue where my grandparents lived for many years. We rolled into the new Salt + Smoke on Hampton and WOW! Both of us decided it was hands-down the best BBQ we had ever enjoyed. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs...they have it all, smoked and ready for sauce. The "trashed" ribs were our favorite and are highly recommended. We topped it off with south St. Louis' classic gooey butter cake. Fabulous! read more

This was a pick up order around 5:00 pm. Nice friendly greeting when I arrived to pick up my order. Rib Tips: These were good, it was tender and sauce was delicious. 4/5 Brisket: Big brisket fan and I was left disappointed. Choose a fatty cut and there was some lean cuts thrown in. It was tender but dry. 3/5 Ribs 1/2 Rack: Heartbroken over this one as the ribs were super dry. Good flavor but it was so dry. 2/5 White Cheddar Cracker Mac: So glad I got this side, it was really good. 5/5 read more

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