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    The Stellar Hog

    4.5 (345 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Inside
    Danielle M.

    This place is a bar. It sits on a corner in a neighborhood. They offer an outside area to sit and eat. They allow pets too. Inside of the bar is ok. It was clean and laid back. The employees seemed young but respectful. The presentation of my food was not the best. It looked basic just on a metal plate. I ordered Ribs, Brisket, Mac n cheese and Collard greens. Ribs- fall off the bone. A good smoke ring. Brisket- Not dry and easy to chew. Mac n cheese- The flavor was bland. It has potential to be better. Collard Greens- Spicy for no reason. Using Salami as the meat did not enhance the flavor...more of a hindrance. They didn't offer bread,pickles or onions to enhance the meal. The target of The Stellar Hog was missed. Im still hopeful.

    White Wall Sandwich
    Laura L.

    We swung by The Stellar Pig while passing through town and were seriously impressed. I had the smoked turkey sandwich with added Gouda and a side of creamy cabbage--both were excellent. My husband ordered the White Wall (brisket with horseradish, Gouda, and a delicious extras) and also got the creamy cabbage. We loved everything we tried. We also shared the corn ribs, which were a fun and very tasty add‑on. The vibe is dive‑bar‑meets‑Irish‑pub, but much hipper and more welcoming than you'd expect. There's plenty of seating inside, even though it doesn't look that way when you first walk in. You order at the bar, grab a number, and pick any table. There's family‑friendly seating in the back too, so kids are totally fine here. Staff were super friendly and helpful too. Great food, great atmosphere--definitely worth a stop.

    Half pork ribs with baked beans and Mac and cheese
    Kisha F.

    We recently saw a post debating best bbq in STL and decided to give The Stellar Hog a try after seeing many recommendations. The staff was very friendly and got us seated right away. We chose to eat indoors as opposed to the patio. When you are ready to order, you go to the bar to place your order. Service was pretty quick. For an appetizer, we ordered the Fried corn ribs. These were absolutely delicious! We all highly recommend. I chose the Smoked wings as my entree. I'm a fan of flash frying the smoked wing. I liked the slight crisp on it but I prefer a more seasoned wing. The smoke was good but it lacked salt to me. The bbq sauce was good and helped. I also ordered the brussel sprouts. They are sprinkled with parmesan cheese but once again lacked salt. Once added they were much better. My daughter chose the half order of pork ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. She loved her ribs and appreciated how tender they were. The baked beans were loved by all of us but, mac and cheese lacked salt. My husband ordered the beef rib with baked beans and coleslaw. He really loved his meal as well. He thought the beef rib was very tender and had good flavor. Overall, we were pretty satisfied with our choices and would definitely go back to try other things.

    Pork steak special and side of beef brisket
    Keith J.

    The Stellar Hog remains in my upper echelon of BBQ restaurants in the St. Louis area after many visits over the years since it opened. This last visit I had the pork steak plate special that came with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts and so delicious. I can't go there and not have the brisket so I got a 1/4 pound of the fatty beef brisket on the side for an extra $8 and still tastes like the Texas beef brisket I'd get when I lived up in Dallas and that's to say the best! Everyone there is always friendly, ambience is not the greatest but a dive that's this good doesn't have to be all that fancy inside.

    1/2lb. Beef Brisket,Baked Pit Beans,Potato Salad
    John H.

    The Brisket Was The Most Soft And Moist Brisket I Have Ever Eaten. Nice Place With Nice People That Operate Stellar Hog. Myself And Five Members Of My Family Enjoyed What Each Had Ordered. Service And The Food Was Excellent. I Will Be Back For Some More Of That Beef Brisket.

    Beef Brisket Sandwich with creamy cabbage and Mac and cheese
    Jaimielyn B.

    Had to check out the STL BBQ while in town and Stellar Hog came highly recommended in my search. It's a classic bar-restaurant, which I'm all about. Ordering is done at the bar and then it's brought out to your table. I love a good brisket so I chose the sandwich along with the creamy cabbage (also highly recommended) and added another side of the Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese was straightforward, very creamy and cheesy. The cabbage was well worth the recommendation; you'll hardly know you're eating a vegetable. Finally, I was very satisfied with the brisket. It had a good bark to it, and once you got towards the middle of the strips, they just melted in your mouth. Typically I don't gravitate towards sweet barbecue sauce but Stellar Hog's is not super sweet and complemented the brisket very well. The price point for the portion sizes felt reasonable to me and I did not leave hungry. I can see why this place comes so well recommended and I'd be happy to come back.

    White Wall Sandwich
    Kelse S.

    Finally got to The Stellar Hog! This spot is loved by so many people I know so I had to check it out. The inside space is small right when you walk in by the bar, but there are tons of seats as you go into the back rooms and patio. We ordered at the bar (I'm pretty sure this is the norm) and there was quite a line. Be prepared to wait a bit because it's a popular place. I ordered The White Wall sandwich which is brisket, onion, Gouda, and horseradish. I really enjoyed it! The cheese was nice and melty on the brisket and added to the flavor. I also ordered the Mac and cheese which was super cheesy and tasty. We sat on the pip and they have a window for drinks which is good for refills and more beers, cocktails, etc. I'm going to try the ribs next time!

    Half lbs pulled pork, slaw, beans
    Mac R. M.

    The Stellar Hog will have you seeing stars the moment you arrive. There's just something about it that just feels right; unassuming, full bar, local feel, and friendly. There is a very inviting covered patio on the side too, so even on a rainy day you can enjoy a good BBQ. Tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood, this can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. Street parking can be difficult but not impossible especially when you are hell bent on having a good Q. My only mistake on my first visit here is ordering too much. I overestimated my hunger and finished a half pound of pulled pork with slaw and beans. The beans have a little kick to it and it's probably the best beans I've ever had. They offer quarter lbs and that's the smarter choice for my next visit. Will update review after I've tried others on menu; but for this first visit it has earned a stellar five out of five and I'm instantly a fan of The Stellar Hog.

    Derek B.

    I googled best bbq in the area and this came up. So we headed out to try it. Place is in a neighborhood and you could smell smoke, so that's a good start. Inside is what I wanted. Dive ish bar with good food. Ordered basically a sample of every meat. Brisket was good Turkey was juicy Pulled pork was good Ribs were very good Salami was very interesting in herbal. Mac n cheese didn't hold up Great place and worth the stop.

    1lb. Corned Beef Brisket very salty
    Santa C.

    Beef ribs only on Sundays. Service okay, friendly staffs. Outdoor seating as well as indoor.

    White Wall Sandwich with Mac and Cheese
    Patrick G.

    Really loved this place. The staff were super nice and knowledgeable. Had the "White Wall" sandwich with Mac and Cheese. Food was awesome. Lively place to have a beer and great bbq.

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    Apurva C.

    For those in the mood for barbecue on a Friday evening , the stellar hog is an ideal choice in St Louis. The vibes inside are casual and family friendly. Theres also patio seating available. We found a table and ordered at the counter. We got the fried pretzels, half ribs with fries and pit beans, and the BLT. There isn't a kids menu but their sides and apps are kid friendly , whether it's the beans, Mac or the pretzels. The patio punch was well balanced and a designed to one of those perennial summer cocktails. Their baby back ribs are dry rubbed and smoked over 4 hours, then finished a honey chipotle glaze. It lives upto the hype. The ribs aren't fall apart but still tender. Their in house barbecue sauces are very good but not necessary when one can dip the ribs back in the glaze. Even the half rib portion is so substantial that it can be shared. The fries are well seasoned and crispy. The BLT is usually perfect, however they were out of the cheesy focaccia this time, which is the standout factor. The fried pretzels were decent as shareables for the table. For STL's barbeque options, the stellar hog is near the top because of their ribs and the overall value for portions, and I'll definitely visit again.

    Shawn P.

    Very delicious BBQ but get there early if you see something on the menu you want as they run out. I love their baby back ribs, delicious and tender.

    Cheesy Pulled Pork Fries Beef Brisket Plate Ribs Mac and Cheese Cole slaw

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