Keystone cops when I arrived to pick up the order. Even though no one else in store it took 15 minutes to figure out the order had been ready the entire time. The delay left the poor quality food worse because it was cold. All the problems when there are more staff than customers. Goodness knows how bad it would be if they had a second customers read more

With $0.25 cent beers for happy hour, how could you go wrong? They have a plethora of options and everything we tried was great! After trying all of there sauces I have to say, the St. Louis Sweet was my favorite. Hope you get a chance to try it out and enjoy! read more

Was awesome. Clean. Fast. Delicious Nice and welcoming folks. Decent parking in a safe area and just down the street from the Missouri Meerschaum factory and store (another must visit). Just do it. read more

Absolutely outstanding BBQ, with just two negatives: 1. The brisket was overdone and dry 2. The cashier was standoffish. I tipped $5 in cash and made sure she saw. I asked what an adult shake was and she didn't answer. I assume she didn't hear, but seemed bothered we were there. The ribs are absolutely fall off the bone, pure deliciousness. I love the various sauces and the Coffee BBQ is my favorite! The pulled pork was a perfect ball of moist and flavorful pork that melted in your mouth. The turkey was juicy and made me want more. The coleslaw was bland, but the broccoli and cauliflower were darn good. The carrots are sweet, but decent. We will definitely go back when we have my dads service in June. I love that BBQ sauce! read more

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Awesome BBQ spot with a variety of options! There are a range of sides to choose from, whether you opt for some healthier veggies like squash and green beans, or go for the mac and cheese. I love the mix of BBQ sauces to try! The espresso is funky but worth a taste. Ordering at the counter means service is super fast. Plenty of indoor seating, or sit outside for water views. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Turkey, squash and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

The pulled pork was just "okay," the sides were positively disgusting, the service was even worse. It wouldn't hurt those boys to crack a small smile. We definitely won't be a repeat customer. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Pulled pork plate - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

Bbq is pretty good. Only two brews on tap but ok. Avoid the "hush puppies" like the plague. Disgusting grease laden brown hockey pucks. Anyone calling these things hushpuppies deserves a prison sentence for lying and good slap in the face for being so bold about the deceit. read more

The food here is very unique and delicious! I love the old fashioned soda names and flavors! The staff is amazing and accommodating, always excited to see my dog on the patio and treat him to a nice cold bowl of water! read more

Went to the Washington, MO Sugarfire location around 7pm. I thought the ribs, while good, they were a little on the dry side as was the 4 Oz beef brisket. The sides of mac'n'cheese and garlic green beans were really good. The pork belly fritters were all fritter but only had a minuscule amount of pork so I felt a little ripped off because the description didn't match the product. The jalapeño jelly was excellent. I've eaten at the STL location and North Denver location and the are both way better than Washington MO and Fenton locations. I see the idea of business expansion but create the value and quality you had two years ago. You've lost me at these two locations. Sorry. read more

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The whole chicken is the bomb, all their sauces are delicious especially the spicy ones. The salads are a enormous, enough for three people probably. I chef salad and brought half home. The dressing is on the side which makes it easy to get some it won't get soggy read more

Great food, been here many times. Always tasted so good. Recommend anyone that likes bbq

I don't normally write reviews, let alone long ones. I mainly share my experience due to the service and not the food. I'll start with saying, the location is amazing and the vibe of downtown Washington is on a very small scale of being in a large historical city. We are from the area and really appreciate locally owned restaurants, even though this particular one isn't local to Washington. First off, we were not greeted with "welcome to Sugar fire etc." We were looked at like we were idiots because we were confused on the flow of the restaurant and where to order. We were just told " to start over there" Ok cool I'll go "over there" The restaurant is pretty confusing when you first walk in. The entrance is off the dining patio and you have to walk across the restaurant behind a wall to grab sodas and beer or whatever it is you want to drink. Kinda weird but ok. There is a large menu written above the service area, in chalk, is very cluttered and can be confusing. My son who is 12 was trying to order brisket. The guy, who looked like the pit master or manager, asked him what size portion he wanted. My son, who I don't think heard him, told him that his order would be on the same bill as mine. Again he's 12 and being polite. The sever said very abrasively, " I understand that sir, would you like 6 or 8 oz?" Like he knows what that means or has ever ordered that before. I then almost told him never mind and grabbed my family and left. But I decided to just over look it and move on. It was just very off putting and he could have presented himself better. Was not a very good representation of this restaurant. I almost felt like our $100+ bill was an inconvenience to him. But I really wanted some ribs so I let it go. I'm by no means a "Karen" but don't treat a child any different because he was confused. We got to the check out counter and the girl must have been new. I get it, we all have been there. We were by no means in a rush and I even still Tipped. Even tough I have a rule that if I have to stand up to order and get my own drinks and condiments, I don't tip. Call it what it is. In closing, the food was good but not by any means award winning. The corn was bland and the beans were just ok. As far as the ribs, they were pretty good. some over cooked spots but overall still good. My wife said she enjoyed her sandwich and the kids ate their food so it had to have been ok. Im not saying I won't give it another chance but it won't be my first pick. I just want to add, it was not busy and there were another group of maybe 4 in the dining room at the time. I can see if it was slammed. If the management reads this, please work on doing better to make your customers feel welcome and invited. I spent a pretty good amount of money in this restaurant and there were several other nearby that I know I would have enjoyed. Im not saying people need a welcoming party, but at least act like you want them there. After all, we are (the customers) what keep your doors open and you employed. read more

Great food and service prices are a little high but what isn't expensive these day great atmosphere and you can run into all kinds of people you know read more

This review has been languishing in draft form for a year and a half, here's the rundown of our experience: Solid barbecue choice. Number of sauces was interesting but a bit overwhelming. And somehow in all of it they didn't seem to have a KC sauce. I may have missed it, there were around 8. Well-run place. Everyone was on their game. Fried artichoke was interesting, not bad, but I wouldn't get it again. Don't feel like you're missing the most amazing thing if you're leaning another direction. Do you ever get guilt trips because of food? "Oh, I should really try that." You're absolved- you're okay to focus on the delicious meats in front of you. Easy to see why this has fast become an institution, I hope they are able to sustain it well. read more

It had been a few years since visiting a Sugarfire, I have always gone to the location off Olive, this is the first visit to the Washington location. This is a very challenging review and mixed thoughts about the meal. I don't know if I was building it up the Sugarfire bbq in my mind so much and had really high expectations because I remember it being so good. I think I need to give out scores for each part of the meal. Brisket: 3/5 Sausage: 4/5 Pulled pork: 4/5 Ribs: 5/5 Pork belly hushpuppies: 3/5 Sauces: 5/5 Sides: 4/5 I think the thorn of the meal would have been the brisket and pork belly hushpuppies. It didnt seem like it had the juiciness and flavor I was looking for, but still pretty good. The pork belly hushpuppies seemed to be fried a little too long and hardly had any pork belly in them. Then the ribs and all the sauces were great. They do some really good takes on traditional bbq sauce and some more funky flavors. Then the ribs hit the spot. Perfect tenderness and pull from the bone. The thing I liked about Sugarfire was the new age / experimental take bbq and sides compared to traditional bbq. They would do their bbq really well. However, now it seems like big box bbq and just pushed out to the customer rather than really thought out avant-garde quality bbq. I want to go back and give the Olive location a try. read more

I love Barbecue, and I know that other locations of this chain serve decent food. But this location is awful. The food is dry and WAY overcooked. Sometimes you may get lucky and get a side dish that is pretty good, but the last few times I have been there the sides I got were horrible. Aside from lousy food, the servers here are downright rude. They make it clear that they would rather be elsewhere, and that customers are intruding on their territory. They had a very large man cutting meat and serving customers who was exceptionally rude. The cashier looked like she was ready to walk out the door, and she had NO interest in being nice to her customers. I eat out a LOT, and I am known by name at several, WashMo eateries. I will NOT be stepping foot into this establishment again until they make some major changes. I do understanding the challenges of staffing in today's reality, but I'd much rather order through a Kiosk and pick up my food from a conveyor belt than have to deal with jerks. And if the food is horrible, I'll pass. read more

10/10 bacon burger was amazing. My husband was disappointed in the ribs because they were really dry but we were impressed with the burger

I've been to this specific location several times within the last couple of months. Whether it's running in for a quick carryout for lunch or an equally rushed last minute dinner, it has always been a good experience. I'm a meat fan so I'm not particularly interested in the sides that are offered, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the creativity that goes into them. Having Sugarfire along the riverfront means that those evening walks where the wind shifts just right can initiate something that can only be described as a "carnivorous frenzy " where the only satisfaction is to indulge in a delicious offering of meat and Ski. :) read more

Certainly in the top 10 BBQ places I've tried. Pulled pork and brisket have a really nice smoke and I love the choices of sauce available at the table. Probably not known for burgers but they have a fantastic burger too. read more

Excellent barbecue meats and delectable side dishes in generous portions. Good beer selection too. Clean and well organized. Lots of parking and good location. I first dined here 3 years ago when traveling through the area and had been looking forward to returning this trip through. I was not disappointed as it was just as good this time as I had remembered it being before. read more

The meat was dry... VERY disappointing experience. The men serving the plates were very friendly but the cashier was not. Looked like his first day, had a black eye, said all of 2 words to us, and the manager quizzed him on my bf's age as he got an adult beverage and he was 2 years off not that it matters but if your cashier can't do basic math....that's concerning. We made sure we got the correct change as it took him quite awhile to count it out. Aside from that this review is really about the food being cold, bland, and dry. Will not be back. read more

This is our favorite place to eat in Washington,Mo. We have returned again & again. We usually have something different each time. Always good. Love to sit at the window & watch the Missouri River go by. Plus the UP train & Amtrack wiz by. read more

Sugarfire catered our wedding at Little Piney and they blew us away with professionalism and tasty food! We would hire them over and over again for any future events. They were so flexible and accommodating - even made a special vegan plate for my maid of honor no questions asked. Could not be happier with our choice to work with them! read more

Place is always on point from the food, customer service, and atmosphere. If you get a chance the Washington Missouri location has all kinds of stuff to take in and make a half day out of it. Or sit on the patio which has a view of the train station & river. It's always a gift to take some time out to make it here. read more

They cook the meat on site very slowly and just the aroma is mouth watering. Several choices of sides and sauces to choose from. Specialty soda items. They serve a generous portion as well. They have great burgers too! read more

The product is average at best for bbq. Growing up in Texas I have had great tasting bbq my entire life. This just has the average amount of rub and spices on their smoked meat. The sauce options on the side are a bit though, many options to add to make up for the bland seasoning on smoked meat. $$$$ are high for average quality product. read more

Nice little spot right in the river and the food was very good, cinnamon grits quite the pleasant surprise.

All of the food has never been disappointing! The pulled pork is my personal favorite with the St. Louis BBQ sauce. Yum! Highly recommend

Mouth watering barbecue! The best place to eat and get your moneys worth! I recommend the pulled pork and Mac and cheese

It's all good. I sometimes am not a fan of their sides. The meat is really good and I am a fan of the Sweet BBQ Sauce.

Couldn't decide where to eat that wasn't same old same . . . . checked out local places on Yelp and found this awesome BBQ. As a Sundrop addict the only soda my hub likes better is Ski. This place has the fountain of Ski (instead of bottle) so he was in heaven. I had the single burger with blue cheese, bacon and portobellos and their salt and pepper fires......De Lish!!! Hub had the brisket platter with the fries, baked beans and cornbread. The brisket was so tender it melted in your mouth. They have a patio and sundeck seating and we will be coming back in the summer . . most definitely read more

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I've been coming to Sugarfire weekly for about a year now and have a small (20lb) service dog (that doesn't shed and is very well behaved) that is trained to save my life that I bring everywhere I go. I have never eaten at the restaurant with my doggy unless I have the capability to sit outside, and today a rude lady at the register told me that I can't come in unless I leave my dog outside and spoke to us like we were children. It's sad when businesses lose empathy for people who rely on service animals to get through life and I'm sad to say I won't be going here anymore because of this treatment. FYI for people with service animal needs: DON'T visit this place. read more

I am a huge fan of Sugarfire, but not all are the same. When this Sugarfire opened it was great! The specials where creative and delicious. In the past 18 months it has gone down hill. The daily special are very safe and boring, wings frequently. The last few visits It seems that the sides you can see at the counter, look dry, crusty and unappetizing. Most recently we went and we ordered, the pulled pork sandwich, double cheeseburger with fries, and special of the day Carolina tacos. Fries where perfect, made fresh and delicious. The pork sandwich was a disappointment, the bun was toasted earlier in the day, and was now hard and cold, the pork was good. The tacos where good just well done. It seems like Management or the head chef has changed. It just isn't ran the same as before. read more

Yummy food ,big portions with various types of sauces . The red cream soda is very good. AWESOME views of the river too.

Always great bbq. Love the ribs. Nice atmosphere for lunch.

I love the Sugarfire in STL on Olive so we had to stop by and try the bbq in this location. Solid choice as always. There's a lot of outdoor seating and seating upstairs also. Get the chicken biscuit!!! read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

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Great barbecue! The pork is probably the best in the area; and in my opinion the sides are the best out of any restraunt (you have to try the Mack-in-rack if they have it). My only problem is that they leave the barbecue sauce out on the table and it gets cold!! Bandannas Barbecue did the same thing. I want hot, or edleast warm, barbecue sauce to go on my meat. What's the point of having a hot meal just to put cold sauce on it. Other than that, excelent barbecue for sure. Better ingredients, better barbecue, sugar fire. read more

I always worry when i go someplace during dinner time and they are empty. The food was good but rather over priced for counter service. Meats were tender. Sides were not my favorite. Artichoke app was not my favorite. Wings were good. Overall the price does me in. I hit every BBQ joint i can and this was one of the highest priced I've seen. I know what it takes to make good BBQ time wise but for the price vs what you get... The sides are the value price tho, i give them that. Ok overall.. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Self explanatory - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

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Got the Dillas this time. Once again, outstanding. I'm never disappointed at Sugarfire. Very fast, friendly, and super courteous. read more

Best owner around. Craig is great about keeping all his restaurants clean and sanitary