When my husband's first words are "oh wow, I didn't expect that!" You know it's a winner! The cultural twists on each menu item are a pleasant surprise to your taste buds. The chicken sandwich was tasty but the beef brisket was absolutely amazing! Fries were delicious and the potato salad was flavorful yet refreshing. Would love to come back and try the lamb. Nice happy hour also! read more

Expat BBQ - Pulled chicken sandwich and potato salad - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

A Gerard Craft restaurant that did not disappoint!!! Great unique menu! We had the Smoked Turkey and the Smoked Fattoush Salad which was especially fabulous! The Old Fashioned Date was a great cocktail. We came to sit outside with the fire pits and watch the Chiefs Game and really enjoyed the entire experience. The waiter and bartender was really attentive. read more

Expat BBQ - Patio with fire pits. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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It's a pretty good vibe in the indoor seating with lots of room and cool more private areas for some tables. A mixture of the industrial decor of the foundry with really cool postcard posters on the main wall. The staff is super nice and accommodating! We came and worked on our laptops for a little while. The pulled chicken sandwich was delicious with the Ethiopian pickled veggies! The brisket was good but wish it had some more juice. The fries are great! read more

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Really cool concept just not overly impressed with our visit. The space itself is very cool, multiple levels and decorated very nice. We were really looking forward to some barbecue as it smells amazing outside of the foundry. We got an app, the ribs and a sandwich. The cheese curds were pretty good, there was a nice portion size to share and enough for us to take home. The pork sandwich was good as well, nothing special. Unfortunately we didn't like the ribs at all. It had a foul taste to us and the meat wasn't very tender at all, we ate not even two pieces which was pretty disappointing. The Mac and cheese was pretty good considering I normally wouldn't go for something with jalapeños. The service was subpar, we really only saw our server a couple of times and had empty water glasses most the time (that was all we were drinking). Overall for the price I was left wanting a lot more and had higher expectation than what was received. If I were to come back I would probably just go to the outdoor patio and grab a drink and an App. read more

Expat BBQ - Ribs, Mac n Cheese - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I am obsessed with this place! The food, the ambiance, the drinks. They nailed everything. You can hang out al fresco upstairs at a cool rooftop (sometimes there's live DJs!) or you can hang downstairs where the bars and decor are just as cool. Its fun looking at everything plus the food zip line?? Haha. Cocktails and food were amazing and well made. Music choices good too. read more

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Server Anthony rude, snide and missing most of the meal. His customer service would have been better suited for Ed Debevic's. The Kimchi Hush Puppies had no flavor and could not pass for global cuisine. The Pork Shoulder boasted basil, lime and ginger marinate however the 8oz serving was still on my plate when they cleared the table. It was not worth taking more than two bites. The cornbread and Mac n' Cheese were adequate. My wife's French fries were really good. The environment was the typical Foundary Feel. Everything was over priced so we left disappointed with $100 bucks less in our pocket. read more

My fiancé and I came here for the first time a few days ago and enjoyed our meal at Expat! We had been wanting to go for some time and we finally went during one of the colder evenings this past week. Barbecue is an excellent comfort meal to have during a cold winter night! Our server was very friendly and helpful with her recommendations as well! We both enjoyed our entrees and look forward to coming back with friends! I definitely recommend making room for dessert because the Shaved Tiger Ice is incredible and super refreshing! read more

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We were excited to try this new BBQ place out based on how large it is! 3 stories - pretty wild. Overall, the food was decent. The pulled pork sandwich was well made and the sauce options were intriguing. There is something for every palate. The Mac and cheese was just okay... as were the fries. The service was a bit slow, our food took a while to arrive and one of the drink refills was never delivered. But if you are in the city foundry and craving BBQ, it's a good spot to check out. Otherwise, I would maybe prioritize other BBQ spots. The space is quite large and spacious, we were seated on the main floor, so I'd be curious how the terrace experience is different. It is well decorated and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Expat BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with jalapeño Mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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What a nice surprise. The foundry was hopping which was nice. This is a newish addition with a dining room opening to the food court and an upper terrace bar and roof patio. It's covered with big fans so it's pleasant even in hot weather. It's industrial hip decor. This is not your everyday bbq restaurant but all the dishes have twists with interesting rubs and sauces. The portions are generous. It's very informal so there is not much in the way of service, but pleasant enough. A really fun place read more

Secret magical rooftop patio that's shaded all day. Big fans for the summer with fire pits and heaters for the chilly nights. Big TVs for sports nights, live music to set the vibe. Attentive staff who are happy to help. Interesting international spin on BBQ for the menu. Cant wait to bring more people here and share this gem. read more

My friends and I visited Expat on a Friday for lunch the other day. Their lunch dining experience is located upstairs and once you arrive, you place your order at the kiosk which was super easy to do. Their lunch menu is limited, but they still had some good options to choose from and offered a good variety. After ordering our food, we visited the bar to order some drinks. While they have a full bar, we opted for water (self serve) and soft drinks. The bartender was super friendly and helpful. It was not too busy, so were were able to find a table quickly and a few minutes later, our food was brought up to us. The server brings the food upstairs and then you are notified by a text when it is ready for pick up at the counter. I forgot to take photos of the food, but I had the pulled-spice chicken sandwich with a side of waffle fries. I was worried that the sandwich would be too spicy, but it was just the right amount of heat. I know they provided some dipping sauces too, but I can't remember what they were. I do remember enjoying them, especially with the fries. My friends ordered other sandwiches and someone ordered the Mac and cheese which was delish and super creamy! I can't wait to order that next time. This is a great new space in the foundry and I bet the dinner experience will be excellent so I can't wait to visit again soon. read more

Unique take on BBQ for St. Louis. There were a bunch of great options, but we decided to do the appetizers tray to try a bit. I'm a huge jerk wing fan and these didn't disappoint. Enjoyed the ribs and curds as well. Not pictured: Brazilian Cheese Bread, which is a must get!!!!! The space is so neat, looking forward to warmer weather and being able to enjoy the upstairs. Can seam a bit pricy but for the food and location, makes sense to us. read more

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We came here for lunch on a Saturday. This three story space is massive. They have you go to the top floor terrace to place your order. I couldn't decide between the lamb sandwich and the brisket sandwich so my daughter and I split them. They have you order at a kiosk or at the counter. Once it's ready they will bring it to you. Now I know the brisket is way better. The food was okay but I couldn't find a good bbq sauce after trying 3. I really wish the brisket was cooked in a good bbq sauce. Overall it was decent and I would come back to sit on the patio terrace again. read more

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A Complete Waste of Time, The worst experience ever!!!!! NEVER MAKE A RESERVATION AND BETTER YET DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE. What was meant to be an enjoyable outing for Father's Day; with a secured reservation, slowly became a disappointment, total waste of time and the realization, we didn't matter. We waited, entirely unattended, for an astonishing 61 minutes. During this time, not a single staff member approached our table to provide information about outdoor seating, offer water, or even acknowledge our increasingly patient attempts to get their attention. To add insult to injury, you pay for your meal from your table before the food is placed with the kitchen. We observed multiple tables, who sat down after us, 2 with larger parties than our 3-person party, and none looked like "us". They all received prompt and considerate service, their needs met with a level of efficiency and courtesy that was categorically denied to "us." What was most disappointing, however, was the utter lack of accountability from the staff. We had to catch a waiter that had just served one of the tables that arrived after us, and he said; "your food should be coming right up". 15 mins later we spoke with, what appeared to be a manager, and she said; with an attitude, I might add, "let me find out what's going on", to no avail. At the 55 min mark we finally had enough and were leaving, but wandered around to find a manager and be assured our food was refunded. We were approached by a "manager", who offered no logical reason or real apology. All we were told, "your order got lost", we can have it up for you right away"...I looked at him in total disbelief. I politely asked for a refund and asked if he was serious? He had no concerning apology, no recognition of the inconvenience, nor any gesture of compensation or to make a mends for the inordinate amount of time we spent waiting. Plain and simple, our experience was just a disregard for the basic standards of customer care. It was as if our presence was an inconvenience rather than an opportunity to provide hospitality. If you value your time, I urge you to eat elsewhere. This was a total waste of time that left us with the distinct impression that customer satisfaction is not even remotely a priority here. A textbook example of how not to treat a customer. I recommend avoiding this place if you appreciate efficiency, respect, or even the simplest gesture of politeness. There is nothing redeeming about a service that wastes your time and can't even muster an apology. nichefoodgroup eatpastaria.com pastariadeliwine brasseriebyniche bowoodbyniche read more

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The food at Expat is very good, and I enjoy the unique flavors as an alternate to classic/boring BBQ.  Their black beans side is exceptional.  I think they used to offer collard greens, which I miss.  The cornbread is served room temperature, I wish it was warm.  The brisket was pretty fatty.  My biggest issue is with their hospitality model.  I entered the restaurant, and there is no host to greet and seat you, only a sign that says sit anywhere and use the QR code to order.  Table service is limited.  My empty bottles and glasses were not bussed from my table.  Plastic utensils are provided instead of silverware, plastic cups instead of glasses, and paper trays instead of plates.  Their hospitality model has shifted to that of a fast food restaurant rather than a full service restaurant.  ...and the minimum suggested tip on the bill is 25%.  Gimme a break. read more

I was really conflicted on what to rate this place, but I settled on a 3.5 overall. The service deserves 5+ stars. The staff is attentive and helpful. However, the food is very overpriced for what it is. The flavors are very unique and lives up to the expat name, but this is not a place I'd go to if I wanted BBQ. We paid $80 for paper boat plates and no real BBQ sauce. I think the cornbread should be served warm and the best thing we tried are the wings and cheese curds. I'd go here if I want to experience something new but I'd stick to my local BBQ spots if I want some BBQ. read more

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We came here a couple of weeks ago with a large party of 8. I loved the design of the restaurant with large open industrial spaces and great styling. They sat us quickly on the 1st floor and we were greeted by the server. We started with cocktails and a few appetizers: dia's bread, crab dip, and the jerk wings. All the apps were great and the wings were pretty spicy from what I heard (I'm not a big wing fan). I ordered the cowboy burger which had excellent flavor and a good size. The rest of my party got the brass burger, brisket sandwich, and mostaccioli. Everyone enjoyed their meals except they were that impressed by the black beans as a side. We also order two kids cheese burger meals and were very impressed with the portion. We will definitely be coming back for more family meals and to check out the terrace! read more

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It's pretty decent, I was expecting more. It has a unique taste for sure. The chipotle sauce on the side for the wings was the highlight for me. Next time I will get fries instead of the mac for a side. The service was good, I like how you can order from the table. The patio was nice to eat on as well read more

Expat BBQ - Half slab bbq, corn bread, jalapeño mac and cheese. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The happy hour here is amazing. It's amazing this place isn't completely packed. I had the opportunity to come when it wasn't so packed (Wednesday afternoon) and we ended up having an excellent conversation with the bartender who was a great host. read more

Expat BBQ - Awesome - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We love the Foundry (& Gerard craft & the niche food group), so we were super excited to try Expat. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Our waiter explained the story behind each animal / floor, which I loved (you will have to ask when you visit). We ordered the fried pickles (interesting), pork shoulder (tender, tasty and i thought the pickled ginger/carrot salad complimented it well; the hogwash sauce was so good), ribs (i thought was kind of dry, but flavor was there; the baijiu sauce was also so good!!), and mostaccioli (which I can see myself ordering again and again!). The sides were tried were Mac and cheese (which was pretty standard to me; the hint of jalepeno made in unique), potato salad (tasty), and waffle fries (standard). We did not visit the Terrace due to the smaller menu, so till next time! read more

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We caught the happy hour and an unexpected game of trivia! Decided to sit out side on the rooftop. It was a goodnight for it. Food and drinks were delicious! The honey drizzled cheese curds were delish. Will definitely get those again. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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A different take on bar b q by one of St Louis's best chefs and one of the best restaurant groups (Kraft- Niche). Great food. Great cocktails. Cool vibe. read more

Expat BBQ - Delish full slab of ribs... mmmmmm - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Good Service, decent food, a little bit pricey but I would recommend. The cheese curds were amazing. read more

Expat BBQ - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great space, love the upstairs deck specifically. Friendly staff. Wings were delicious

Great food, very interesting. They have Dragqueen Meat Bingo every month.Big crazy fun!! read more

Have been here three times in the last few months and it has been getting better every time! The space is gorgeous and is a great addition to city foundry. The service is great. The barbecue is amazing!! Last time we got the sampler which I think is the way to go because you can try everything! We also got the fried pickles and Brazilian rolls which are TO DIE FOR. read more

Expat BBQ - Sampler - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

It was just ok. Sat in main floor, was not offered upper terrace seating on as Sunday evening. Server was nice. Wish they had regular bbq options. It was Mainly a different spin on bbq. Fries were mediocre. Mac & cheese was good. Would come back to experience terrace only. read more

I'm still thinking about the Chopped Lamb Shoulder and that Thai-inspired Pulled Pork -- juicy, tender, and packed with flavor you won't find anywhere else in the STL BBQ scene. This place is doing something completely different, and it works. What really impressed me was how inclusive the menu is. You can sub Harvest Shreds (plant-based protein) for any of the meats, and it actually holds up. They season it just like the original, and if no one told you, you might not even notice it's vegan. Of course, I had to get the Brass Burger -- it's legendary for a reason. And for sides? The Mac n' Cheese and Baked Black Beans are next-level. I also had one of the best Old Fashioneds I've had in a while. Their bar program is seriously on point. Atmosphere-wise: open, modern, energetic but not too loud. Great for a casual night out or something more social. And the patio? One of the best in the city when the weather cooperates. Already planning my next visit -- bringing more friends so we can order half the menu. read more

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I made it to the new Expat BBQ at the St. Louis Foundry for lunch and wow it was delicious. I ordered the ribs with a half-side of collard greens and loved it, but I know that if I go there for dinner and if I'm really hungry that I should order a whole side of ribs because they're not very big. The ribs were infused with Chinese five spice that gave them an excellent Asian flavor. The greens were good too but I know of a few places that make better greens but I enjoyed them. The only weird thing was the ordering process and the bartender had to call to other staff to get my questions answered and when the food arrived it was in a paper to-go bag despite that I was dining in, and unwrapping the ribs that were wrapped in a paper wrapper and plastic wrap got a little messy but oh well that's how it goes. But yeah the restaurant is beautiful and I loved it especially on the upper level where I dined, I look forward to going back and trying the brisket and other offerings. read more

Expat BBQ - The half rack of ribs and greens. Yum! - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Here at expat barbecue. I was able to try some wonderful food items. The smoked turkey was sooo good. Tender everypc was delicious. Also the lamb not sure which one was better. So tastful. Also had a side of cole slaw the asian spice was delightful i tryed to differant red sauces. They make in house sorry no name. But i was tasting these on my fork thru out meal so good ! Had 3 different workers come up to me and ask if they could get me something. Very cool experience. read more

Had a great meal with the family. We ordered the cheese curds which were great. Crispy with a little bite. I ordered the brisket sandwich and the brisket was sooo tender. My daughter had the brass burger and it was a perfect smash burger. We both got the fries which were crispy. Better version of SnS fries. We finished with the pineapple crisp which really surprised us and it was delicious. Our server was great, she was so attentive and friendly. Highly recommend Expat and will definitely be back! read more

We held our son and daughter-in-law's Wedding welcome party here a couple of weekends ago. The food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone devoured the brisket, smoked turkey and sides (especially the tasty black beans). Madi was a helpful and organized event planner. The bartenders and servers were attentive. The chef was willing to work with us to create a couple of vegan dishes that the carnivores loved almost as much as the bbq! I also appreciated that the billing was fully transparent, and they worked with us to stay within our budget while offering a fabulous party to our almost 100 guests. The terrace is welcoming, relaxed, comfortable and a super fun place for an event. I wish I had an excuse to throw another party there!! PS the food in the restaurant itself is unique and delicious and what convinced us to throw our party here. read more

The ambiance of this place is amazing. Try to score one of the off rooms. Highly recommend Dias Cheese Bread to start off with. I got the pulled Vietnamese spice pork which was great. My wife got the Twice Smoked Sweet Potato and it was so good, but the showstopper was the desserts. We shared the ice cream shaved ice cream sundae and the baklava blondie which were both to die for. Service was incredible. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The burger was the best part. Kim seemed to ignore us almost the whole time. it took forever to place our order and then when she dropped the check it took forever for her to pick it up. nice decor. the lamb shoulder sandwhich was dry read more

I had high expectations for Expat BBQ since I'm generally a big fan of any Niche restaurant. This one was the exception, where the food was mediocre and the service--if you can call it that--not good. To begin with the positives, Expat is a very warm, welcoming place, the only restaurant in the Foundry with a space apart from the food court. And the menu looks great! Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the descriptions. We started with the very interesting-looking kimchi hush puppies. There was nothing that appeared or taste like kimchi in these otherwise unremarkable hushpuppies; there weren't even crispy! Then we got the lamb sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. The lamb sandwich was supposedly spiced with cumin, cardamon, and coriander spices, but this flavoring was mild at best, and the yogurt BBQ sauce was negligible, not enough to provide much flavor. The pork sandwich was fine, just unremarkable. But in addition to the lackluster food, the payment system was a disaster. We were forced to start a tab at the bar through our table number, and we were with friends, so we got stuck paying for everyone's drinks. There did not seem to be a mechanism to have separate bar tabs for different groups of people at one table. Then we had to order food through the QR code at the table, and that system was also glitchy, with one couple getting the order within 5 minutes, while the other couple waited 25 minutes for theirs--even though we ordered at the same time. Thankfully, we were able to pay for our food separately. Overall, i I was very disappointed and will not return. read more

The ambiance is amazing! I went for a work lunch to the top terrace and the space is gorgeous. We sat at a table on the covered patio with fans above and an amazing view of the city. It is different food than just another BBQ place with unique sauces and flavors. Really enjoyed my sandwich and props to them for including a side with the sandwich! read more

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The ambiance was great, comfortable atmosphere, excellent alcoholic drinks, phenomenal seasoning to the food. We couldn't wait to try out this new restaurant and the flavors did not disappoint. So happy to experience the soft opening. Still a few kinks to work out but will absolutely return and can't wait to try any new flavor combinations these creative chefs come up with! Our waiter was passionate about the menu and gave us great recommendations! read more

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The space in Expat BBQ is beautiful, especially the terrace. We tried the lamb and brisket and were pleasantly surprised with both. The Asian twist on the sauces and the preparation of the dishes worked well. I will definitely be back. read more

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Food and sauces were all delicious. Wings were better than the ribs according to coworker. Service was okay, everything is self serve. Order at kiosk, pick up food, bring it to your own table, buss it yourself. We sat on the terrace and it was clean. They had the doors open so a little chilly in the evening but they can all be closed for climate control read more

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Cool restaurant with interesting food. Upstairs/patio is a great spot for group drinks and happy hours