Where to Get The Best BBQ In The St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

By on Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 6:48 pm

Listen, St. Louis knows its way around a grill, and it also knows how to produce the best BBQ known to man. That's why we have such great places to choose from. From the classic Pappy's Smokehouse to fan favorites like Hogtown Smokehouse, each spot in St. Louis has a unique take to offer its visitors.

Of course, our food editor Cheryl Baehr has sampled her fair share of tasty BBQ, so be sure to check out her reviews if you're looking for more in-depth reading on a BBQ spot.

Read on for Yelp's best places in St. Louis to fulfill your BBQ cravings with delicious brisket, mouthwatering wings and more.

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Navin’s BBQ (3559 Arsenal Street, 314-449-1185) “Everything we had was great! The pork belly burnt ends were a standout that we didn't plan to get. It is fun that they let you order meat by the 1/4 pound so that you can try it all.” - Tanner B. Photo credit: Phuong Bui

Navin’s BBQ

(3559 Arsenal Street, 314-449-1185)

“Everything we had was great! The pork belly burnt ends were a standout that we didn't plan to get. It is fun that they let you order meat by the 1/4 pound so that you can try it all.” - Tanner B.

Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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Pappy’s Smokehouse (Two locations, including 3106 Olive Street, 314-535-4340) “This is what food should be.” - Amit K. Photo credit: Ian Froeb

Pappy’s Smokehouse

(Two locations, including 3106 Olive Street, 314-535-4340)

“This is what food should be.” - Amit K.

Photo credit: Ian Froeb
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Sugarfire Smokehouse (multiple locations including 9200 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, 314-992-2301) “Great place! Brisket was incredibly moist, tender and full of flavor! Baked beans were on point and the sweet potatoes were like dessert in a cup! Can't wait to go back.” - Rick M. Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Sugarfire Smokehouse

(multiple locations including 9200 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, 314-992-2301)

“Great place! Brisket was incredibly moist, tender and full of flavor! Baked beans were on point and the sweet potatoes were like dessert in a cup! Can't wait to go back.” - Rick M.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Salt + Smoke (multiple locations including 6525 Delmar Boulevard, 314-727-0200) “Salt +Smoke was Amazing! If you are visiting St. Louis, MO it's definitely a great restaurant to visit!! Great eats! The food was flavorful and portion size was great. The brisket and pull pork were a win. The Mac and cheese was recommended and did not disappoint. The cheddar and bacon bread accompanied each meal and was very good. Salt +smoke bbq sauces were great on the meat. I would highly recommend. Parking was limited but the food was definitely a winner. Everything tasted fresh and service was great.” - Oby O. Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Salt + Smoke

(multiple locations including 6525 Delmar Boulevard, 314-727-0200)

“Salt +Smoke was Amazing! If you are visiting St. Louis, MO it's definitely a great restaurant to visit!! Great eats! The food was flavorful and portion size was great. The brisket and pull pork were a win. The Mac and cheese was recommended and did not disappoint. The cheddar and bacon bread accompanied each meal and was very good. Salt +smoke bbq sauces were great on the meat. I would highly recommend. Parking was limited but the food was definitely a winner. Everything tasted fresh and service was great.” - Oby O.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Smokee MO’s St Louis BBQ (110 Old Meramec Station Road, 636-220-1227) “This is the awesome restaurant and barbecue place to have awesome beef brisket, pulled pork and tons of side dishes that you love. You have to try this restaurant at least once in your life or you never left. I went there yesterday with my son and my wife and we took home so much food you can imagine. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant at least once in their life, however I think Pappy's Is a close match!” - John G. Photo credit: Google Maps

Smokee MO’s St Louis BBQ

(110 Old Meramec Station Road, 636-220-1227)

“This is the awesome restaurant and barbecue place to have awesome beef brisket, pulled pork and tons of side dishes that you love. You have to try this restaurant at least once in your life or you never left. I went there yesterday with my son and my wife and we took home so much food you can imagine. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant at least once in their life, however I think Pappy's Is a close match!” - John G.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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The Shaved Duck (2900 Virginia Avenue, 314-776-1407) “Wow! I was so impressed by their food. If you're in Saint Louis you must try this place! I had the tri tip sandwich with the Tilly sauce. It came with delicious Cole slaw. OMG the meat was perfectly seasoned and the beans and max n cheese was great too. I'm so happy we stopped here.” - Sarita M. Photo credit: Flickr / Paul Sableman

The Shaved Duck

(2900 Virginia Avenue, 314-776-1407)

“Wow! I was so impressed by their food. If you're in Saint Louis you must try this place! I had the tri tip sandwich with the Tilly sauce. It came with delicious Cole slaw. OMG the meat was perfectly seasoned and the beans and max n cheese was great too. I'm so happy we stopped here.” - Sarita M.

Photo credit: Flickr / Paul Sableman
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Bogart’s Smokehouse (1627 South 9th Street, 314-621-3107) “5 stars all around. Amazing ribs and the best burnt ends and baked beans in the USA.” - Gracie D. Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Bogart’s Smokehouse

(1627 South 9th Street, 314-621-3107)

“5 stars all around. Amazing ribs and the best burnt ends and baked beans in the USA.” - Gracie D.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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BEAST Butcher and Block (4156 Manchester Avenue, 314-944-6003) “By far one of my favorite places to get meat, both cooked and uncooked. I especially love the pork steak! It is a very large cut and is well-smoked and tender. Either come with a BIG appetite, share with someone, or take some home with you. My husband and I split it and still brought some home as leftovers!” -Mindi A. Photo credit: Mabel Suen

BEAST Butcher and Block

(4156 Manchester Avenue, 314-944-6003)

“By far one of my favorite places to get meat, both cooked and uncooked. I especially love the pork steak! It is a very large cut and is well-smoked and tender. Either come with a BIG appetite, share with someone, or take some home with you. My husband and I split it and still brought some home as leftovers!” -Mindi A.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Adam’s Smokehouse (2819 Watson Road; 314-875-9890) “Holy smokes this was good bbq! We got the ribs and pulled pork. The pulled pork was great but the ribs were the best i have EVER had! Service was great and the owner came to say hello and thanked us for our business. Will be back!” - Heather N. Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Adam’s Smokehouse

(2819 Watson Road; 314-875-9890)

“Holy smokes this was good bbq! We got the ribs and pulled pork. The pulled pork was great but the ribs were the best i have EVER had! Service was great and the owner came to say hello and thanked us for our business. Will be back!” - Heather N.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Wood Shack Soulard (1862 S 10th Street, 314-833-4770) “Quaint, creative and damn delicious food from Soulard direct to your taste buds. You're welcome.” - Jeff C. Photo credit: Google Maps

The Wood Shack Soulard

(1862 S 10th Street, 314-833-4770)

“Quaint, creative and damn delicious food from Soulard direct to your taste buds. You're welcome.” - Jeff C.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Smoke n Bones BBQ (6417 Hampton Avenue, 314-932-1355) “We had take away bbq ribs and they were outstanding! Ready on time, wrapped well. Would def get again.” - Janice C. Photo credit: Google Maps

Smoke n Bones BBQ

(6417 Hampton Avenue, 314-932-1355)

“We had take away bbq ribs and they were outstanding! Ready on time, wrapped well. Would def get again.” - Janice C.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Dalie’s Smokehouse (2951 Dougherty Ferry Road,636-529-1898) “This is a must try for everyone. You will be hooked.” - Jacqui P. Photo credit: Google Maps

Dalie’s Smokehouse

(2951 Dougherty Ferry Road,636-529-1898)

“This is a must try for everyone. You will be hooked.” - Jacqui P.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Hogtown Smokehouse (6301 Clayton Avenue, 314-899-0550) “Great BBQ at an unassuming corner place. The outside tables were perfect for solid brisket and turkey. It felt like eating in someone's backyard with games on the big screen. I'm glad we stopped by!” - Andy F. Photo credit: Google Maps

Hogtown Smokehouse

(6301 Clayton Avenue, 314-899-0550)

“Great BBQ at an unassuming corner place. The outside tables were perfect for solid brisket and turkey. It felt like eating in someone's backyard with games on the big screen. I'm glad we stopped by!” - Andy F.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Gobble STOP Smokehouse (1227 Castillons Arcade Plaza, 314-878-5586) “This has got to be the best smoked turkey ever.” - Nakisha A. Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Gobble STOP Smokehouse

(1227 Castillons Arcade Plaza, 314-878-5586)

“This has got to be the best smoked turkey ever.” - Nakisha A.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Roper’s Ribs (6929 W Florissant Avenue, 314-381-6200) “There's little I could say that could do justice to just how good Roper's Ribs is. I stopped by a few weeks ago at its joint, and while the establishment itself is quite austere, the food is not. I came in to visit this hole-in-the-wall (basically, given the lack of seating and brief waiting area outside the ordering window). After spending a good long while ogling the menu and various awards decorating the walls of this little shop, I ended up going with the rib tips & snoots combination and the baby back ribs. While the ribs were pretty classic, nothing spectacular but still very good, the tips and snoots were DELICIOUS. Very unique, and I couldn't recommend more.” - Kevin X. Photo credit: Google Maps

Roper’s Ribs

(6929 W Florissant Avenue, 314-381-6200)

“There's little I could say that could do justice to just how good Roper's Ribs is. I stopped by a few weeks ago at its joint, and while the establishment itself is quite austere, the food is not. I came in to visit this hole-in-the-wall (basically, given the lack of seating and brief waiting area outside the ordering window).

After spending a good long while ogling the menu and various awards decorating the walls of this little shop, I ended up going with the rib tips & snoots combination and the baby back ribs. While the ribs were pretty classic, nothing spectacular but still very good, the tips and snoots were DELICIOUS. Very unique, and I couldn't recommend more.” - Kevin X.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Smoking Barrels BBQ - St. Louis (5641 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-669-9455) “Smokin Barrels consistently WOWS me with their delicious bbq and commitment to service.” - Monica J. Photo credit: Google Maps

Smoking Barrels BBQ - St. Louis

(5641 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-669-9455)

“Smokin Barrels consistently WOWS me with their delicious bbq and commitment to service.” - Monica J.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Ms. Piggies Smokehouse (10612 Page Avenue, 314-428-7776) “The ribs and pulled pork are really good but the best kept secret is the fried fish. They can really fry fish. Keep up the good work!” - Steve O. Photo credit: Google Maps

Ms. Piggies Smokehouse

(10612 Page Avenue, 314-428-7776)

“The ribs and pulled pork are really good but the best kept secret is the fried fish. They can really fry fish. Keep up the good work!” - Steve O.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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Sharpshooter’s Pit and Grill (8135 Gravois Road, 314-353-4745) “Smokey heaven.” - Mary V. Photo credit: Google Maps

Sharpshooter’s Pit and Grill

(8135 Gravois Road, 314-353-4745)

“Smokey heaven.” - Mary V.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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The Stellar Hog (40 Clarkson Wilson Center, 636-778-9204) “I have to tell you everything I have ever had here has been so yummy.” - Linda P. Photo credit: Mabel Suen

The Stellar Hog

(40 Clarkson Wilson Center, 636-778-9204)

“I have to tell you everything I have ever had here has been so yummy.” - Linda P.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Red’s the One and Only BBQ (304 S Florissant Road, 314-395-0513) “Great place to get some good tasty finger licking chicken or rib tips. Service is fast, and keep in mind the portions are huge.” -Patrick R. Photo credit: Google Maps

Red’s the One and Only BBQ

(304 S Florissant Road, 314-395-0513)

“Great place to get some good tasty finger licking chicken or rib tips. Service is fast, and keep in mind the portions are huge.” -Patrick R.

Photo credit: Google Maps
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