Smokehouse BBQ

The Pork Belly Cheese Fries are a delicious engineering disaster. You will guard the last piece…read morelike a feral raccoon. I like Duck Fried Rice most, because regular fried rice lacks enough poultry-fueled ambition. I love Zee Cocktails & Zee Macarons = Zee Smooth yummy drinks that lead to oversharing, followed by delicate French desserts you definitely didn't earn after all those fries. The Staff, so wonderfully friendly, and acting mostly as emotional support coaches, while you commit carbicide. Verdict...Nom nom...You will roll out feeling like a stuffed duck.

Went to The Blue Duck last night with pretty minimal expectations, and we were pleasantly…read moresurprised! Everything is made in-, and the service was excellent. The brisket nachos were delicious, and the barbecue sauce was especially good. My husband had the hot chicken sandwich, which he really enjoyed, although it wasn't quite as much to my taste. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was having to order at the counter, but that's really not a big deal if you're expecting a more casual dining experience. Overall, a great spot with really good food. We'll definitely be back!

3.4 mi•Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown

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Hogtown Smokehouse

4.6(147 reviews)

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.

Bar area

Pork tray was great. Their patio is dog friendly.

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Adam's Smokehouse

4.7(446 reviews)

4.7 mi•Clifton Heights

Was in St. Louis for a conference. Had some free time and had a late lunch. Had the pulled pork…read moresandwich with pasta salad OMG was it good the pulled pork was nice and smoky with a healthy serving even for the 4 ounce portion. The variety of sauces are incredible, but to me, the star of the show was the pasta salad. It was perfect. The pasta was not overcooked and mushy, and the salad had great flavor. It was so good went back the next day and tried the pork rib ribs, and had the pasta salad again. I wish I lived closer.

Searching Yelp for BBQ in the area and happened upon this gem. Popped in Friday afternoon around…read more1p, no waiting. Full Rack of Ribs, Turkey, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Pitt Beans. The meats are delicious! Some of the most juicy Turkey I've had in a long time. Ribs, tender and seasoned well were fall off the bone. The sides, I enjoyed the pasta salad most as it had balanced flavors and complimented the meat well. The Potato Salad and Pitt Beans were a tad too sweet for my taste and a little overwhelming with the sweet sauces they offer. In general a very delicious meal!

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

3.8(555 reviews)

I had no idea we had southern style hot chicken like this right here in the GreaterSTL area, but…read moreI'm glad we made the stop! We ordered the two-piece white meat with sides and added fried okra. The chicken was the highlight for me. That crunch is exactly what I want from fried chicken, and they delivered. The fried okra was a great addition and rounded out the meal nicely. This was one of those places I simply didn't know about, and I love finding a good local spot that surprises me. The food was fresh, portions were satisfying, and everything hit the spot. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving hot, spicy, crispy southern fried chicken without making a trip to the south.

A long week on the road for work came to a delightful conclusion with a dinner at Gus'. It was a…read moreperfect end to my week, and everything fell perfectly into place as the food and service were as awesome as I've come to expect. I went for the tenders, and they did not disappoint. I really enjoy their honey mustard sauce, too. The Mac & cheese was on-point, and I finished that first. I have to say getting there is slightly a challenge with weird, twisting, narrow streets, but once I arrived, I found parking and was seated in no time. Kudos to another Gus' location for keeping the love going! Y'all rock!

Interior

3 chicken wings and a leg

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Side Project Pizza

4.2(35 reviews)

First time here, and I really enjoyed it.We got "The SPB" pizza. The crust looks thick, but it was…read morelight and crisp. The sauce had a really fresh, slightly sweet flavor. The pork sausage was seasoned well and ground up so that it spread well in every bite. The pepperoncini and bacon filled out the flavor. It was really tasty. I got the Tamno Pivo beer to drink. It was a dark lager. It had a nice strong flavor, but not as strong as an Ale. We'll definitely be back. The staff helpful and patient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. It is a fun location and will be a great place to hang out in the nice weather.

We came by for lunch and tried the Side Project Sausage pizza and the Chopped Salad, along with a…read morebeer. Food was great, beer situation left a bad taste in my mouth. The salad came out first and was very good, fresh and not overloaded with dressing. Good size to split with someone as a side, or as a meal on its own. The pizza came out soon after and was hot from the oven with a great crust! Perfect with some added red pepper flake and parm! We layout of the place is simple, with a self server area for water, plastic wear and napkins, you also clean up your own table when you are done. I did feel a bit misled when we were ordering beer, as my wife wanted a dark beer and they didn't have anything on draft. After talking with the people working there for a bit, they remembered that they had some Hazel Ave, which is a dark beer. They asked if she liked coconut, as it has that flavor in it. She does and was happy to hear they had something that would work for her. They rang us up and then asked if we wanted 2 glasses, which I thought was odd, since I had ordered a different beer. Then I saw the other person opening a 750 mo bottle and realized that the Hazel Ave is the size of a full bottle of wine. It's also $40 which was an unpleasant surprise, and I only learned after it had been rung up and opened. About that time, they realized that my beer hadn't been rung in and asked if I wanted it still. Having just spent more on the beer than our food, I declined. It's a very dark been that also has a strong hazel it flavor, which we didn't know (and she doesn't like). Live and learn I guess, but not a great first visit. Food was good enough that we might try it again, but will be very careful/skip ordering drinks if we come back!

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Kale and pepperoni pizza

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Taco Pizza Mozzarella & cheddar blend, taco seasoned beef, house-made taco sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, crema drizzle

Smoking Barrels BBQ - St. Louis

4.0(420 reviews)

6.9 mi•Princeton Heights

Smoking Barrels BBQ is a family-run, family-friendly spot in South City that's kept my family going…read moreback for years. We've been coming here since before 2020. They used to do more dine-in and since the pandemic, now it seems to be more to-go orders. Not sure why. Either way, the food has always been exceptional quality. Being a family who all has different favorite bbq meats, we generally opt for the picnic barrels and share family style. The table-side service is always friendly; keeping our beverages refilled but not hovering. The bbq is great when it's fresh and still great as leftovers. Favorite sides of ours are the fries as they're perfectly crispy on the outside, and the fried okra. We've tried all their meats, but our favorites tend to be (in no particular order): brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pulled chicken.

Visited while back home & had a craving for some BBQ on the south side of town. Randomly stopped in…read moreand they were empty but we ordered and quickly got our food. I ordered the brisket plate and a side of rib tips. The tips which were flavorful but didnt have a rich smoked flavor. Plate came with garlic bread, fried okra & potato something (it was blah).

The Double Mega Barrel and Single Mega Barrel

Ribs, chicken, pulled pork, pork steaks, and more available for catering or in the restaurant daily.

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Collina

4.6(237 reviews)

4.6 mi•The Hill

Five Stars! This is my new favorite place to go on The Hill. It reinvented itself into a FIVE STAR…read moreItalian fun place. While reservations are recommended, I was lucky to get us a spot for two on a Saturday night for dinner. Walking in, it reminded me of a small family place in Palermo but with class. Hostess and server were very friendly and pleasant and attentive. The Ravioli appetizer was excellent!!! For St Louis, having an outstanding Ravs is a high bar and Collins's easily earned a top spot. The ravioli is a must try. The Beef Rigatoni Bolognese was also outstanding and an interesting fact is the pasta is made in-house. The Cavitelli was also fantastic and another must-try is the Sicilian Old Fashioned which was delicious. I could easily do two or three. Collina is a must return soon column. Five Stars!

I was trying to decide btwn 3& 4 stars but best to go high and give places a chance. We met a…read morefriend here for her birthday and they did provide her with a free birthday dessert. It was a carrot cake that I'm pretty sure had cheesecake btwn the layers. I only had 1 small bite of that part. Entrees ordered were seafood risotto, sweet chili glazed salmon and the special of the night which was a pork chop over risotto. Per my friend her salmon was delicious. My risotto was overcooked so the clams were rubbery-yuk. The shrimp looked overcooked but they actually tasted fine. The pork chop was good but not great per report. We did get bruschetta as an appetizer- again good but not great as there was too much balsamic glaze such that it was overly sweet. Jonathan was our server and I had the impression he was new to the job. He did fine but it was small things. A definite detractor was the location of our table- we were right next to the kitchen. If I backed my chair up I would have been in their pathway. Anyway they left the door to kitchen open and it was sooooo noisy. Yes I could have asked them to close door but the heat would have probably too much for them then.

7.0 mi•Saint Louis Hills, St. Louis Hills

The bar

Brisket ravioli

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Smoke N Bones BBQ

4.5(100 reviews)

Place was clean and inviting. Got there an hour before closing. My son and I were in town on…read morebusiness and wanted to get some great BBQ. We went to another spot before heading here but they were sold out of a bunch of stuff. Glad they were and we ended up here. We ordered rib dinner for 2 with Mac and Cheese and beans for the sides. Added a pound of brisket as well. These were the best ribs I've had in my life. No question nothing even comes close. Ribs were so tender. Brisket had great flavor. Barely used any BBQ sauce. Didn't need it. Really just had some so I could try it. Even the dang bread was amazing. I honestly can't wait till I'm back out there so we can go there again. Staff was friendly and attentive.

The good? It's a nice spot. Interior is clean, and refined. More than most bbq spots…read more The best of the food was definitely the sauce. Which, should not be the highlight. Alas, their sauces are superb. I ended up taking my brisket and concocting some nachos with them. The brisket was solid. Good moisture, good fat content, some pepper tickles the tongue while the salt has tucked itself into every crevice and fold of the meat like a baby in bed. The beans were just fine. Observations orbitally? Very light in color. Lighter than most. Perhaps that is a contributor to less flavor, nonetheless they don't taste bad. Workers were nice, which is always welcome at fast casual/takeaway. Attentive, kind, smiles!

6.7 mi•Saint Louis Hills, St. Louis Hills

Brisket platter with baked beans and fried corn on the cob

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Pulled pork, chicken and chicken wings

Salt + Smoke

4.2(488 reviews)

The burnt ends were tender and flavorful and I can tell the marinade went through the meat pretty…read morewell. The ribs were quite tender too and the ribs were flavorful itself too despite having dry rub instead of being sauced. The brisket is tender and almost just as good as what I had back in Texas. The macaroni and cheese were decent with the crackers taking it to a whole new level. The cole slaw was refreshing since it helped cut the richness of the meat and the macaroni and cheese since it lacked mayo which makes sense since the meats are rich in flavor. The popover was a nice to have since it's like bread but a little fancier, but it was not necessary. Overall, I recommend this place if you're craving TX-style BBQ in the area.

Salt and Smoke has the food for the mood…read more 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.

Side of building above smokers

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Revel Kitchen

4.5(24 reviews)

Came by the Revel Kitchen for the first time today, and I know I'll be back. I am all about finding…read morehealthy options, and I know the menu here has options to make me feel good about what I eat. Reviews say that the food is bland, but with the sauce on the side, it's a perfect balance! The portion size was perfect too. Only thing is with the chicken breast add-on, I paid closely to $18. Parking lot is great too!

I forgot to bring my lunch to work so I placed an online order at Revel. I ordered the Miso Sesame…read more(Organic greens, purple cabbage, carrot, edamame, cucumber, fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and peanut miso) with no cucumber and added grilled chicken. It was $17.51 before tip. I thought the portion was small and the chicken was dry. I love healthy but I'll agree with the other reviewer who says it's bland.

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Yolly C.

10 years ago

Smokehouse is delicious. I love their fried catfish (their dinner portion is huge!) and their barbecue chicken wings and turkey ribs are great, too. I order catering from them often and they are very accommodating. Staff and owners are very friendly and community-oriented. They even have books for children to read while waiting and they have a nice sizeable sit-down area. Check it out if you haven't. read more

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