Hidden gem. The interior is bigger than it looks from the outside, and the place is Spartan but clean. Counter service. I thought the prices were reasonable... until I got my order. Then I thought they were amazing. The food quanity to price ratio is excellent, $9.50 for a surprisingly heavy bag of BBQ. AND it was really tasty. Win-win: cheap, lots, delicious Must try. If I lived in the area, I would be here A LOT. read more

LAWD!!! I didn't know a turkey had the kind of ribs they serve, but it was Delish!!! We ordered that with a whole slab and rib tips. We ate ourselves into a BBQ coma!!! This food is in point! Not knowing anyone in St. Louis, and not knowing where to go, YELP came through!!! Loved the customer service!!! A special shout out to Grampa...a prayer for you from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Houston. We heard you've been sick and haven't been in to make your desserts. The cake was all sold out, and we were trying to get some banana pudding and sweet potato pie with our food. Get well soon!!! read more

Smokehouse BBQ - Ribs tips, fried okra, and potato salad. LAWD!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I've frequented this place over the past few years and just now realized I had not written a review. To be fair, I'm not much of a BBQ person, but I come here for the fried catfish. I always go with the catfish sandwich which comes with 2 huge pieces of fish, pickles, onions and 2 slices of white bread (the St. Louis way). I typically opt for the fries as the side, but it's the fish I crave. Not many places where you get a good fish plate, so I'm always happy when visit here. Friendly service and everything is always hot and fresh. Give them a try. read more

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Not a fan. The food was ok. It really didn't seem like BBQ to me. The meat was chopped up in more of a sloppy joe's. The taste was ok. But nothing I could not have gotten from the grocery store and warmed up. The atmosphere was a bit much for me. It is in a somewhat of a strip-mall. The location was not ideal and you have this off putting feeling that you don't really belong. I was never scared to be there, but close. It is very small with only a few tables. We were the only ones that sat and ate there, so there was more than enough room. (I wouldn't say the place looked dirty, and it was very clean, but it just didn't look clean). The chef/cashier/waiter did it all. He looked a bit surprised to see us there and even more surprised when we sat down to eat. He was very nice, and attentive, though. He showed very good customer service and was very kind and polite. And when he brought out the food, it was hot and not bad, but I don't think I would go back here. read more

Great little BBQ spot. I have eaten here three times now and have had the rib tips, half rack of ribs, and a half bbq'd chicken. They were all excellent but the star was the chicken. Cooked through but juicy and with great homemade carmelized BBQ sauce. Their sides are all great too, especially the baked beans. I ordered a half rack of ribs with two sides for myself and smoked chicken wings and two sides for a coworker. The total was only $18 which in the BBQ world is a bargain. I can't wait to try the pork steak but it seems they rarely serve those at lunch. I've been telling everybody I can about this place because I sure don't want it going anywhere. It's really clean and nice on the inside, spacious too. Update. Had the pork steak. Charred. Carmelized sauce. Just the way I like it. One of the best I've had. read more

Service isn't why you go to a BBQ joint. This place is a prime example. Let's just say it was odd walking into a place where the open sign wasn't on and nobody was at the counter to take my order. But this family consisting of a Mom, father (pit master Andre), and son didn't disappoint when it came to the food. I got a half rack of ribs that despite being so hot they were still burning my fingers towards the end of the meal were delicious enough to repeated burn myself with. Smoke flavor wasn't as strong as I would have liked and I prefer dry rub but, and this deserves its own paragraph: OH Mamma the ribs are good! The sauce was delicious. Some of the best ribs I've had in a while. Okra was great and green beans were a perfect side. All for a price that makes me want to come back. Andre had come out to check on the Patrons towards the end of my meal and handed out wet wipes. The ladies at the table next to Me were really personable and very excited about the food too. A great way to kill off my lunch time break. I'll be back for more soon I'm sure! read more

Smokehouse BBQ - This is the inside of the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Omg. This place is a hidden gem! I have had so many different items on the menu and I have not one complaint about any of them. Their fish is one of my favorites. I enjoy the catfish strips and nuggets and you must try the snoots here. They are the best I have had. I also had the rib tips on many occasions and I usually will get fried okra and spaghetti to accompany it. They are open this year on the 4th of July so I will be placing my order ahead of time! Check them out you won't be dissatisfied. read more

Smokehouse BBQ - Catfish strip dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Purchased 4 grilled chicken dinners 4,6,6 and 10 piece yesterday.. Most of the chicken in each meal was hard, dry and over cook. This is the first time I have experienced this here.We support this business regularly. Please correct this please so that was can continue to support your business. Please and thank you read more

Found Smokehouse BBQ on yelp. And was there eating catfish an hour later. I'm pretty picky about my catfish. Being from the south I prefer smaller filets light breading. The fish was fresh perfectly cooked. Cheese fries were good but nothing special. My buddy had a brisket sandwich and loved it. It's simple place for folks that want the real deal. I say give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. read more

Horrible customer service! Cashier got upset with me after I called in an order and waited 20 minutes before arriving just to be told, "You're gonna have to give me a minute we're busy. There were only three customers in the restaurant. I asked how long do you think it will take and was told "another 15-20 minutes." Clearly my tome isn't valued here. I'm never coming back and I suggest you don't either The sass of this woman was unsettling to say the least. read more

On the way to Vernon's I ran across this little peach of a spot. As the only person in the place I worried that might be a sign of a let down and I must say the only let down is they don't have a combo meal so that I could try more. The pork steak is amazing, along with the potato salad and fried okra.... I will be coming back to try more. read more

Best bbq in the Lou! HANDS DOWN! You'll love this place and the customer service is outstanding!!! The food portions are great as well!

My stylist treated me to lunch from here. I had the rib tips that were sooooo goood!!! A little too much sauce but everything was good( potato salad and green beans) AND they give you the traditional white bread with your 'que! I will definitely stop in next time I'm in St. Louis. Just awesome! read more

Can't believe I've passed this place so many times and finally stopped in thanks to a friend! You can tell these folks LOVE what they do and WHOM they do it for. Absolutely fantastic ribs, tips, and brisket were to die for! LOVE this place - we'll be back often! read more

Amazing service, amazing food!! I've never ate a pork chop steak so delicious! Will recommend to everyone I know! I'll be coming here more often! read more

I'm WAAAAY overdue for an updated review of Smokehouse. Unsure if I caught them on a bad day during my first visit, but they've been great ever since my second visit. I've branched out a bit, and tried the polish, the fried chicken wings, the barbecued 1/2 chicken, and the pork steak. All have been damn good. The only downside to this spot, is that the brisket is ridiculously expensive....Rudy's BBQ in TX is generally the only place I'll buy brisket from, and they's $6.49 per 1/2 pound, while Smokehouse asks for $9 for the same amount. Moving along, the foot long polish is ENORMOUS..think it's a mix of pork & beef w/ a natural casing...but it'll get you full for $5.50. The pork steak's pretty darn tender, and is a meal on its own. Chicken wings made to order, and they do the job pretty well....no complaints. The rock star of my 5 or so visits?? The barbecued 1/2 chicken. Seriously folks....the best barbecued chicken I've ever had. Super juicy, falling off the bone tender, good smoke ring, sauced heavy....sweet baby Jesus it's good! They've more than made up for a poor first impression, and have become my go to spot when I don't want to drive out to Roper's. read more

Smokehouse BBQ - The best BBQ'd chicken I've ever had. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great spot...you know because I'm from the Lou I'm going to praise it. But they have great rib tips and the side are wonderful as well.

WELLLLLLLLL! These BBQ chicken wings were amazing...matter of fact I cant recall EVER having some as good as these were. I went by there yesterday because I had a craving for BBQ chicken...well they had run out so I tried the rib tip/snoot combo....it was good so I said no doubt the chicken would be as well. I WAS CORRECT! The side I chose "baked beans" could use a lot of work though. Nothing more than pork and beans warmed up! BUT hey....the sides arent the star! I can live with it....lol :) Highly Recommend this place. Service is great as well...clean and timely. read more

ay man look. I went to eat there a year ago on my trip to st.louis. I was still kinda hungover from the night before, so I was starving. my guy Jamaine, he took my order. whoa whoa whoa, I forgot to mention. The place is real low key. I pulled up, double parked my lil car or whatever whatever. hopped out, walked in and the first thing I seen was cake in a glass. so you know, off top, I had to get that. it was looking extra delicious. the icing glistening in front of my eyes and all that. so off tops, I had to try that word to big bird. nah mean? then I placed my order because a brotha was starving. so I order catfish nuggets and fries...but then I thought to myself: "ay, getcha girl something. don't be that guy" cuz you feel me, you know how ya shorty be when you go get something to eat and don't bring her nothing..and my couch smell like a German sheopard piss, so I had to make sure I got my baby boo something. So I got her some wings. can't remember how many, but yea... some wings and fries with a cake and something to drink. the total came out to something real manageable. I paid, got my cakes.. decided to sit down. sat down, looked around. the place is real in the cut and cozy. nothing too extra, the temperture in that joint was mad frosty.. like hospital ac, juheard?! which was marvelous cuz it was hotter than four bbw's in a 325i bmw with the vents closed outside, nah mean? st.louis summer temperatures make me feel like Im in the field wit my ancestors picking cotton. word.. but anyway, so Im sitting there, chilling. watching they tv.. and unwrapping my slice of cake..and I took a lil bite.. ...ay man, say man... iono WHAT WAS IN THAT CAKE BUT DAWGZ.... IT WAS LIKE MY TASTE BUDS STARTED DOING THE MACARENA.. YO GAWD, I ALMOST CRIED, it was like love at first sight. I ended up eating the cake I got for my lady....Like the richness of the cake made the hairs on the back of my neck... and no sooner after that.... ya mans Jamaine came out and gave me my order.... now I told him the order was to go....but you know, I had to sample before I went one bout my business.. mind you, my tastebuds was still in shock of the cake... so first off, l opened up the lil container wit my fish in it.............yo that smell made my nose hairs dance. my mind was somewhere else. Iono what kinda seasoning or grease they use, but ayoooooo....it very attractive to my nostrils, ya dig..I samples the fries and the fish... and smh.....boi, I aint wanna leave. the flavor creeps up on you like your first high and before you know it, you want more. I was somewhere else in my head eating that food, my guy. I damn near ate my shorties order too. she probably would've hit me with the "oh, so you went to get something to eat and aint get me nothing?" and I would've been like "ay....you know what.... ay" like aint no excuse why they food that damn good, ma.... I ended up ordering the same thing I ordered before and two more additional cakes with my fat ass. the service was on point. hats off to the staff. I'll be back. I hope they bottle that bbq sauce they had up there..and sell it online or something. cuz I got a lil and put it on my girls wings (which I assisted in consuming when she wasn't looking) and that lil sweet but spicy taste... yea, y'all did that... AND THE CAKE TOO... AYO PLEEEEEEASE SELL THE CAKE. LIKE IONO WHATS IN IT BUT MAAAAAAAN.. SELL DAT ONLINE. anyway, yea..s/o to the whole staff. I know its family owned and all that.. its way better than sweetie pies..diamond in the ruff. Viceland should get that man Action Bronson to go there for his lil show or whatever whatever.. cuz its real authentic bbq. Outside of the reason I was out there, I gotta say Ima mainly come back for the food from that place.. it took me a min, to find y'all on yelp.. but I notice the inside of the resturant from the pictures y'all got posted. keep up the good service and all dat. read more

Never Have Smoked Wings... Change Your Name If You Never Carry Your "Smoked" Chicken Wings. "I'm sorry we are out of smoked wings" ... well make more and prepare for the day. Janky mfs read more

Everything was beyond delicious! We visited for lunch on our anniversary, we had the B.L.T, Mac n cheese and chuck roast sandwich. The owners were very accommodating! We will defiantly be back next trip. High recommended! read more

Definitely make sure you check your order. I simply ordered two Rib tip sandwiches in which I should have gotten one side for each one. Got home only had one side in the bag, Also, I should have gotten 2 pieces of bread with each Rib tip sandwich but unfortunately one of the Rib tip sandwiches had no bread at all. It wasn't worth it to drive all the way back. Poor service good food! read more

Awesome pulled pork. Baked beans were the best we've ever had. Service was very friendly. Clean restaurant and rest rooms

Clearly, St. Louis is home to the best bbq in the country. The smokehouse in Pagedale adds to the areas great bbq tradition - specializing in succulent rib tips, flavorful wings, tender ribs, chicken, and pork steaks. This is a must stop for bbq lovers read more

I had a attitude because I sent my sister to get me a Rib Tip and she brought me back a combo snoot/rip tip, I had a serious attitude cause I don't have many teeth so I said let me try this and Baaaaaby I couldn't stop eating the snoot and didn't want the rib tip. My family and I went 3 times in 5 days they probably think my sister is a junkie . I will recommend the snoot because my mother ate her snoot without her teeth in. read more