I was with a group of people from the community college and we were looking for somewhere to have…read morelunch. We didn't know the area well and the last few lunches we had at this location were average. One girl that used to work in the area, came up and said "oh, we have to go to Paul's market! ". I was skeptical because it sounded like we were having lunch at a grocery store. Turned out, it was a butcher shop and deli with a great menu. We were a fairly big group and they worked their way through our orders efficiently as well as the other customers. They gave the kind of service I like when I eat out. I asked them what the best item on the menu was they asked me a couple questions, gave me a recommendation. (the Italian stallion.) and asked me some follow up questions about condiments, they answered a few more questions and they delivered! When I was looking at sides to have with it, he told me the sandwich was " hefty". He was he was right. A lot of times when I'm out for a quick bite I might swing by a Jimmy John's or a subway just to get a quick sandwich, but this was an example of why it's always best to go local. While we were in the ordering process, the guy who looked like the butcher and was also the owner came over to check and make sure we were getting our needs met. He was very busy, but he even made it outside once we all were served to check on things and thank us for coming by. I had a chance to look around and noticed the full valley of barbecue fried chicken and all their sides. I went over and looked at the meat counter in the steaks and other items looked fantastic. Not what you find at the grocery store. As someone who worked in the food service industry in high school and college, my standards for good service are relatively high. This experience reminded me of my days at a locally owned family run business with great food and great service and a responsive staff. Now that I know where this is when I'm in North County that's where I'll be stopping

This was a fun visit! I am on my journey of exploring different meat markets since I'm usually…read moreuniform with my purchases. I love that it is small and family owned, love supporting any small business! They had very healthy and meaty oxtails, steaks and wings. They had several other things but I kept it pretty light for the first visit! I absolutely love that they offer hot food as well. The service was fast and friendly. I'll be back!

If you love BBQ, stop what you're doing and get to Roper's Ribs. The ribs are smoky, tender, and…read morefall right off the bone -- seriously addictive. The brisket? Melt-in-your-mouth good. The sauce has that perfect sweet and tangy kick, and the sides round everything out just right. The people here treat you like family, and the portions will leave you full and happy. This place is straight-up BBQ heaven in St. Louis!

LOVE this STL Staple thts been around since before I was born. I used to come into this place and…read morebuy bootleg DvDs, the best ribs, and would learn so much about the neighborhood and the history of STL from pictures and the knowledgeable owners and workers of this establishment. Highly recommend, EVERY Time. Great food, great service, and it's a cozy spot.

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!

Nostalgia! I haven't had snoots in a long time and it was…read morenostalgic to me to bite into one for the first time in almost a decade and a half. It's crispy and saucy. The snoot and rib tip combo is so worth it. All combos are $10.70. It's a lot of food for the price and it is well worth it. Next time I will get the brisket. The trick is to order inside because you do get your food faster. The drive thru line is super long bc all food is to order! There's not much seating inside but people mainly order and take their food to go. If you need a snoot, this is the place to go to! No frills, just great food.

Why did I give this 5 stars? Is it the best BBQ in St. Louis? No. It's the kind of BBQ that BBQ…read moresnobs would turn up their noses at. Heck, they don't even have brisket there. This is St. Louis barbecue, and by gosh, they've got the pig snoots to prove it. This is a place where you can bring home drive-thru BBQ for the whole family, and not feel like you just spent the better part of a day's wages. That's why. And did I mention they've got snoots?

I was craving some BBQ all week. So I went yesterday around 7pm. This cured the desires…read more They were out of some of the side items I was interested in, such as the baked beans and Yams. I opted for "the luch combo" with ribs tips and two sides (potato salad and green bean). Service: Was ok, nothing really spectacular. Received "matter of fact attitude" while placing order. We opted to dine in. A great touch- The cashier checked in and asked if we were ok after approximately 30 mins into dining. That was nice, didn't really expected it. Food: Green beans were room temp however flavorful, with pieces of turkey and a lil kick! Would have been much better served hot! Potato salad- good, made with sweet relish and on the sweeter side. I tend to prefer tangy instead, however it was a nice change to have. Ribtips- OK, some portions hard to chew, other tender. Definitely required some flossing lol lol. Ambiance- Music playing in the background, slightly on the louder side, which will make it a little difficult to converse. Cost- A little pricey if just buying meat. I was not informed that if I pay with debit card, prices are higher. I realized it after I had already rung up and received my receipt and I questioned it. More transparency would be nice. Recommendation: Try them out if you are in the area!

Happy Day in STL! Finally got the opportunity to try Red's BBQ and boy did not disappoint!…read more Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon before the rush and got a rib tip plate with hot link and 2 sides. We asked for sauce on the side as I hear they are generous with sauce. Ribs were juicy and seasoned perfectly, you can't stop eating them. Combo plates are generously portioned and comes with slices of bread to compliment your meal. Ted's is reasonably priced and definitely worth a visit. See you next week!

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!

Best Mac n cheese that I have ever had in my whole entire life. Would eat every single day if I…read morecould.

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.

We had driven past this place many times and always mentioned we should go there sometime. We…read morefinally did! We went on a Tuesday night and it wasn't very busy. There is a good sized patio out front on the parking lot. The inside also has a fair amount of seating - seats at the bar, high top tables, and regular tables. It was pretty warm, so we dined inside. Our server was Angie and she was great! She was very friendly and spent a few minutes talking to us about menu items. She also checked up on us throughout our time there to make sure everything tasted good, etc. We ordered drinks and then got serious about ordering. So many things sounded really good, but decisions were finally made. We shared loaded tots to start. They were good, but the word "loaded" is a stretch. There should have been more toppings in the tots. I know the photo looks like there's a lot, but there wasn't much cheese sauce, sour cream, or bacon. My husband got the smoked wings and said they were really good! I got two tacos - one brisket and one bbq shrimp. They were okay. The shrimp taco was pretty good, but it had a little too much sauce on the shrimp and it overpowered the other flavors. The brisket was extremely dry. We'll more than likely be back!

Today, I was in the Ellisville area, and might have found my new BBQ spot with 3Mix BBQ. I ordered…read morethe 3 mix, which comes with your choice of three entrees, and elected to go with brisket, turkey, and pulled chicken for my options. The brisket was delicious and not fatty, while the turkey was also tasty and not dry. My only complaint was the pulled chicken, which I felt like was dry and didn't have much flavor to it. For the sides, I went with the Mac and cheese and the green beans - both of which had great flavor and served as excellent companions to the main entree. Then for dessert, I wrapped it up with a sourdough chocolate chip cookie, which I found to be uniquely tasty. I will definitely be coming back here, and will for sure be going with double brisket plus the turkey for my three meats, instead of the pulled chicken. But overall another great addition to the vast lineup of Manchester Rd food options.