Heavy Smoke BBQ

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5 years ago

Got pork, brisket, burnt ends, Mac and cheese and beans in large quantities for my kids birthday, and boy I'm glad I did! Everything was absolutely delicious, standouts being the Mac and burnt ends. We loved the sauce and were smart enough to get extra to have it again the following day. Great bbq joint! read more

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Rich S.

3 years ago

Very good BBQ and lots of seating on a Friday night. That's a really nice combo! As was the turkey with beans and coleslaw.

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Andy L.

2 years ago

Made an online order for the 3 meat plate. When we went by to pick up, the service was extremely polite and friendly. The actual restaurant is extremely spacious and it's definitely the kind of place I'd love to sit down and eat at. As for the BBQ itself, we liked the Brisket/Burnt Ends and enjoyed the sausage. It was a bummer that we weren't able to order ribs but next time we'll try to order earlier :) read more

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Richard V.

3 years ago

In the area and stopped in for lunch today, first time. Not busy at all. Very large for real-deal BBQ place, or any restaurant for that matter. Ribbons, banners and trophies are on every wall, very impressive. Huge portions. I suspect on a Friday or Saturday this place would be a 5-star with more people and fresher food. Huge portions that could easily be shared between two people. Overall, the food today was very good, but not award-winning. My favorite was probably the spare ribs. The brisket was good too, but probably not cooked last night. I only ate a couple of burnt ends, but I was getting pretty full. The pasta was a bit mushy in the mac-n-cheese, but flavor was good. The BBQ beans were very good, but lightly seasoned. The creamy coleslaw was great. I only took one bite of the Texas toast, but it was very good too. Plenty of choices on the sauce. Personally, I would like one option for a spicier sauce to mix in to get the spice level I want. I would definitely go back next time I am in the area. read more

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Liber T.

5 years ago

On my Quest for the Best - I love trying BBQ every place I go across the country. There are only two - "5 stars" on my list over decades of trying out various places. This is one of them! The value - serving size and the quality make this a 5-star! (If they change that I would change my rating). They had unusual types of BBQ to try such as apple, blueberry, and some others that were Excellent in my opinion. Traditionally good, but better than most. The smoked pork flavor gets your attention - skilled smokers! I personally liked the Blueberry mixed with some spicy BBQ! Their Tater tots were perfect as well. Two meat platter (I had pulled pork x2), tater tots, beans (beans were good, but nothing spectacular). If I lived there - they would know me on a first name basis, I'm sure I'd go that often! Can't wait to go again. Tip- Look at the menu before you go; you order at the counter as you walk in, and they give you a number to take to your table. Don't change a thing! read more

Heavy Smoke BBQ - Double Pulled Pork platter, beans, and tater tots. Various sauces. Slaw on the other the other order. - Barbeque Near Me - O'Fallon, Missouri

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D M.

2 years ago

Told recently by another KCBS judge from St Louis that this competition cooking team had great barbecue...I had to try it next time I was in St Louis. So driving through this afternoon, I stopped and wife and I each got a three meat platter so we could try different things. Guess I'll always be a Kansas City BBQ snob, because, ahhh...no. I was told they had good burnt ends (again, KC snob, but I'll try them...) Unfortunately, couldn't try them. They were out when I got there at 2:00pm. 3 hours after they opened...and they are open until 7pm. Pulled pork was fatty and really greasy, ribs were also fatty and just fell off the bone (no, that is not a good thing). Brisket had good smoke but was dry and tough. The jalapeno and cheese sausage was good. Sauces were unique and were ok. Sides were good. Tater tots were the highlight of the meal for me. With all of the KCBS awards everywhere, they obviously know what they're doing when cooking in a competition. But transferring that knowledge into the grind and consistency of a restaurant isn't easy and heavy smoke missed the mark. Oklahoma Joe's (now Joe's KC) does it (best ribs in KC), Q39 does it (excellent brisket), Slaps BBQ (not my favorite but good) and Smokey D's in Des Moines does it. read more

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Derrick S.

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4 years ago

Probably the best BBQ I've had anywhere, including Memphis,TN and Texas. Highly recommend the pork ribs, shredded pork, and burnt ends. The brisket was also an impressive feat. read more

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Wanda H.

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The BEST BBQ we've had in a while! I'd been following them on Facebook for quite a while and day after day, they posted that they'd sold out. Says somethin' right there! Hubby got a Pork Steak and I got Brisket. Both were SO VERY flavorful and unbelievably tender, yet not overly fatty! The sides were great too. We got, and shared, Loaded Potato Salad, Smoked Beans, and Mac & Cheese. Took us some AWESOME leftovers home... They offered us a cup of each BBQ sauce, and though we usually prefer spicy, we actually liked the Sweet and the Smokey Apple the most. But BY FAR, my favorite was the white (horseradish) BBQ sauce. Absolutely PERFECT with the brisket. Service was friendly and efficient. Tables were spaced apart nicely. Staff wore masks. Place seemed clean. Can't WAIT to get back here!!! read more

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Bryan H.

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3 years ago

Most of the food is really delicious and well priced. -1 star for forgetting sauce (how does a BBQ restaurant forget BBQ) -1 star for poor quality burnt ends read more

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Jim S.

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We had to make the trip to try Heavy Smoke, I know Chris from competition BBQ and have taken his class so I knew the food would be great and it did not disappoint, we don't normally have a big lunch so we ordered a few items to share, nachos with brisket, smoked wings, and the pulled pork sandwich and they were all very good. Service was fast and friendly and we are looking forward to returning to try other items in the near future. read more

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4 years ago

Updated review. Best BBQ in the area. No question. Just updating to 5 stars and adding some new pics. read more

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Timothy H.

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This was our first time eating at Heavy Smoke. My wife has been wanting to try it and we were finally in the area so we stopped in. The restaurant is huge, and all the tables are a good distance from each other ( if you are worried about that stuff). My wife went with the burnt ends with two sides. She chose the Mac and cheese and baked beans. I decided on the brisket sandwich with one side. I chose Mac and cheese as well. The burnt ends were real good. Very tender and juicy. The portion was in line with other restaurants in the area, and the sides were tasty. The brisket sandwich was good, portion was a little light and the Texas toast was a little overdone. But the sandwich still had good flavor. The only issue we saw and it's probably because of Covid is the sauce on the side is VERY small. We are used to having several choices on the table to sample and enjoy as much as we want. We ran out very quick , I'm sure the restaurant would have given us more just a hassle. We will eat here again, just nothing really over the top here. read more

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Betty A.

3 years ago

Wonderful food and excellent service. We had three diff things and all great. Will tell others

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R W.

1 year ago

I ordered the Pops Plate to serve my family of 10 on Christmas. The food was incredible. The portions were generous. Pops Plate has a great selection of different smoked meats, sides and garlic bread. I have to admit I was a little afraid to reheat the meat ( as they were closed on Christmas Eve) but the heating directions were PERFECT! It was the easiest Christmas meal ever. I wished I would have taken a picture to share but the meats were arranged really nice in the tray which made it really simple to serve from. Thank you Heavy Smoke BBQ ! read more

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Kathy F.

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3 years ago

In my original review, I recommended just buying the meat to go and pairing it with your own sides. Yesterday we had friends over for football, so my husband ordered four pounds of the pulled pork for carryout. As I mentioned in my original review, they give you these little containers with about two tablespoons of sauce in each. This time, they gave us several of the containers, and it was enough for about one pound out of the four. Kind of embarrassing when you're serving food to company. They have four flavors of bbq sauce - pineapple, blueberry, apple, and sweet. They sell the sweet sauce by the bottle, but none of the others, otherwise we'd have just bought a bottle of each so we'd have enough. I find it bizarre that a place that specializes in bbq would be this chintzy with their sauces. Just in case you're curious, Amazon sells different versions of apple, pineapple, and blueberry bbq sauces. If you want to experience those flavors, I would advise buying something similar by the bottle somewhere else, like Amazon, since Heavy Smoke is so protective of theirs. That's what I plan to do, but it seems silly that I should have to. lf the smoked meat wasn't so darn good, I wouldn't bother. It's ridiculous that you have to make your own sides if you want them edible, and you have to buy bbq sauce elsewhere if you want to have enough. Like I said in my original review, they're just obviously not quite ready for primetime. read more

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Patrick M.

4 years ago

Buyer beware. I would have given them 5 stars because their food does taste great, but we will never be back. We ordered a really large catering order for a graduation party. The 9x13 party tray tins were stacked on top of one another; 3 tins per paper bag. The juices from the meat leaked all over the inside of my car, but this wasn't the worst of our problems. My wife noticed that we were charged twice for the order and getting our money back was difficult. It dragged on for over a week. We had to get bank statements proving it when all they had to do was look at the transaction log for the day. No apologies or anything to make us want to return. read more

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Patricia P.

2 years ago

Great food. We ate here twice within 7 days. Food was fresh and hot and the portions ate huge. Before you go, you should know what to expect. This is a BBQ spot. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table.The rest is up to you. Get your own drinks, napkins, condiments etc. You won't be having a candle lit dinner here but you can have an awesome meal in an upbeat atmosphere. It's a family spot. It's not quiet. They were out of many items at the end of the first day so we came earlier the second time. They had everything. I can appreciate that. The food is fresh. If I could offer some constructive criticism it would be to use less styrofoam cups and take out boxes. That's for our earth. read more

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Brianna O.

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Heavy Smoke had catered a meal at an event we attended and the food was amazing! We decided to stop in for BBQ and we were less than impressed. While she was polite, the woman taking our order was texting (like phone in front of her face) the entire time she took our order. While not the worse thing, it wasn't the greatest service. The tables were clean and had plenty of high chairs to use and the food arrived quickly. The brisket was dry... like I broke my fork trying to cut a bite. But the pork and ribs had sat in water for a while. While the name is "heavy smoke" it was very bland with no smokey flavor. There's no BBQ sauce that's spicy, but the Smokey Apple was good. We did really like the house made chips, the seasoned tater tots, and our kids like the Mac & cheese. Looking around the room at all the awards won and our soggy pork makes me think that what we were served was not the same food entered into any competitions. If you're looking for BBQ, I think there's better options. read more

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James H.

3 years ago

Remember when this was the pool hall I use to frequent. After eating lunch today, I am glad that to has been replaced. I got the glutton, which was superb. My wife got pulled pork nacho, which she loved, and my son ate all of his chicken strips. Everyone else's food also looked amazing. One gripe is with plastic silverware. It kept breaking apart while I was using it. I'm pretty sure I ate at least 2 prong of my fork. So to be safe, bring your own and enjoy some BBQ read more

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Brett B.

3 years ago

We've been twice, and both times get the turkey and pulled chicken. Both are tender and excellent. The sauces here are unique and really elevate the meal. The apple and the white horseradish are my favorites. Cole slaw is very creamy and may not be for everybody but we like the loaded baked potato casserole side they have. read more

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Diane T.

2 years ago

Place a to-go order on the phone but it still wasn't ready when we go there. The brisket tasted more like a roast. Compared to Texas barbecue we expected more flavor. It was over $100 for brisket and a small amount of a couple of other meats. read more

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Caleb W.

2 years ago

Great flavor found this place by accident but they made a great suggestion on what to get and I am glad I changed my plans to visit this place read more

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Thom C.

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4 years ago

Oh my this is good stuff. They may not have the multiple locations, the known name or the greatest looking establishment but the food is OUTSTANDING. Great portions, reasonable prices. I have tried ribs, brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork. My favorites are the burnt ends and ribs. Followed by pulled pork. I normally don't use bbq sauce but theirs is outstanding and compliments the meats flavors and does not over power it. The loaded potato salad and Cole slaw is very good. Oh did I mention they have won a few awards for their bbq read more

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Brad C.

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3 years ago

Pretty good barbecue. Nice atmosphere. The staff was really nice. However I've only eaten there a couple of times and it's been a while but I would go back. read more

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Sean C.

3 years ago

Thanks to Richard V's review, he had me sold on how good this place is! He was right! I had intentions to try the sauces, since I like sauces but the meat was so tasty... I didn't even bother. Staff is friendly and helpful. Sweet tea was tasty too! Creamy Cole Slaw was very good! read more

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Ken B.

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Um...so....this is a bbq place we went to. Blown that I spent 20 dollars on a plate of fat. Heck, they couldn't even toast the Texas toast. I could maybe expect such lack luster food from a joint that was once great. Putting a bunch of trophies on your wall and then willing to serve such lack luster food is not the best business proposition...not in this town. I would have rather gone to bandanas, at least a few of them care. read more

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Stephanie H.

3 years ago

Absolutely wonderful experience here. It was a Wednesday evening so it wasn't too busy. We got sooo much food for our money and it was all super yummy! The staff was wonderful and very polite. Quick service. Can not say enough good things about this place. read more

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Scott K.

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4 years ago

Sweet mother of pearl!!! They got it going here. Plenty of dining space. The brisket is most excellent!!! The baked potatoe casserole sent me into a carbohydrate euphoria. Im glad I didn't drive, not sure I can now. read more

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Nathan M.

4 years ago

We chose this restaurant because not many were open on Jan 1, my birthday, and oh boy was I happy! I ordered the 3 meats with the ribs, brisket, and pork! It was ALL amazing! I eat a lot of BBQ so I tend to think I know good food! The ribs were perfect, with the meat sliding right off! The brisket mixed with the sweet bbq dressing was on point! And the pork was so tender I pulled it off in pieces and simply ate it that way! This restaurant has AMAZING food and I will definitely be back! Ps- Perfect birthday food! read more

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Steve L.

5 years ago

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Daniel H.

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5 years ago

FOOD: Solid authentic barbeque. no frills, savory multiple options including brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, cheddar sausage and multiple sides like mac and cheese and tater tots (which were fine, nothing to write home about). the sauces are different including spicy blueberry and pineapple and original. would say on par with the other big BBQs of STL like Pappy's and Sugar Fire. Would not come if you are vegetarian SERVICE: quick service, order at the bar and get it at your table EXPERIENCE: large open space with multiple tables. cool decor with all the awards they have won in the past VALUE: great value (as you'd expect out of a BBQ). sandwich combo comes w 1 side, plate combo with 2- expect to have enough for a couple days SUMMARY: great barbeque addition to the STL scene. solid and authentic taste with plenty of value. would come back! read more

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Cara R.

3 years ago

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food was outstanding and the service was too. We bought the Pops platter. The amount of food was great. Way more than we needed. Bonus for the next day. We did a pickup. Our food was ready as promised and they even made up a sauce box so we had a variety. All around great place, I can see how they've won awards. read more

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Julia J.

2 years ago

The food was good. The gal working the order counter was very patient and helpful with our questions, as this was our first time there. The sauces were good also. read more

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Jayne B.

2 years ago

Smoked food is top notch! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable of menu! Hardly have to wait even 10 minutes for plated food to come out to table!! read more

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Kay T.

3 years ago

I tried this place one time when I was in the area. I had a pulled pork sandwich and a salad. The food was delicious. Service was just ok. Ambiance was nonexistent. But if you like good bbq, try this place out! read more

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Stephani H.

3 years ago

We had the meaty, tender ribs and the pulled pork. Both were excellent! Also got the brisket eggrolls with pineapple sauce that were really tasty as well. Well done! read more

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4270 N Service Rd
O'Fallon, MO 63376
St Peters
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(636) 244-5874
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Hours

What time does Heavy Smoke BBQ open?

Heavy Smoke BBQ opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Heavy Smoke BBQ close?

Heavy Smoke BBQ closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Heavy Smoke BBQ closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ have catering options?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ does have catering options.

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ serve alcohol?

No, Heavy Smoke BBQ does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ allow dogs?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ allows dogs.

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ have TVs?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ have outdoor seating?

No, Heavy Smoke BBQ does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ have parking?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Heavy Smoke BBQ wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ is wheelchair accessible.

Does Heavy Smoke BBQ have free WiFi?

Yes, Heavy Smoke BBQ has free WiFi.

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Yes the employees are all wearing masks and the seating area is very well spaced out for social distancing

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(84 reviews)

9.5 mi

I love Texan BBQ since i grew up there and visit often so I'm glad I have a place to go for it at…read moreO'B Que's. I ordered a 2-meat platter with burnt ends that were phenomenal and the smoked habanero turkey that was moist and delicious and the spicy BBQ sauce adding a nice little zing. I was a little disappointed that the place didn't offer cornbread or Texas toast with the platter and I didn't think to ask until after I got my food. Sides were good and I thought the baked beans were very good but the Mac n Cheese was a little too cheese-whizzy for me and wasn't too crazy about it but will get potato salad next time. Also I'll try their brisket on the next visit l since that's my measure of truly great Texas style BBQ. It's kind of an odd setup for a restaurant since it's inside a service station but it's a really nice service station and the restaurants decor is pretty nice. I'd give it 4.5 stars if they allowed it, but will go with 5 stars for now.

I ordered takeout online for the first time- super easy process…read more The food was delicious. I got the half a rack of ribs with the sweet BBQ, thick, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The baked beans were yummy, the coleslaw was average, and the potato salad was yummy but not memorable. The downside was the staff. While I waited, they were eating and not very business place. I also tried the drive thru, but waited for about 10 minutes with no response, so I went inside. Great food, but the overall experience definitely could use some improvement.

Burnt Ends with cornbread and Mac no cheese

Cool decor

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Sugarfire Smoke House

White sauce is the bomb, pulled pork, ribs, sides, everything is good. Brisket with cheddar sausage…read morewas great

St. Louis BBQ strikes again. This place was not good, from a food standpoint at least,…read more I walked in just before noon and there was no line. Red flag? You order at the counter, which was easy, and then pay at the end of the line. The cashier was super helpful and offered recommendations on sauces and offered pickles or jalapeños for my To Go order. I ordered the Big Muddy sandwich which came with brisket, sausage, lettuce and pickles. It was also supposed to have horseradish and bbq sauce, but it did not. Maybe because it was To Go? The brisket was sliced right in front of me, but it was bad. It looked tender, but it was supper fatty and could handle be chewed. I spit most of it out. The problem was probably a bad cut of meat and not the smoking, but they still served it to me. The sausage was great, but only had a couple of little slices. I added some of the sweet sauce which was very good. I chose the beans for my side. Fine, but nothing special. A little dry, so I added sauce to help it go down. Then they had some local soda option, so I passed on an overpriced drink. It looks like there are more local options in the area, I would try somewhere else if ever back in this area.

Strawberry lemonade shake

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DO Shaggy's

Really cool spot with good food. Their burgers are like smash burgers - very greasy to be honest…read morehaha but it was really good! Their fries are cooked in beef tallow and were super crispy and delish. Kids loved eating here Experience: You order at the front and food will be brought out to you. They will clean up your spot for you. The restaurant itself is 90s themed - lots of toys around to look at and play ISpy with the kids. They also have some older (dare I say vintage) tv shows playing in some monitors around the seating area.

This seems to be a love it or hate it establishment. The fries were fresh and good. The mushroom…read moreswiss was bland, like not even salt on the burger. And there was so much grease/butter on the bun top, that you could not grip the burger. The music is louder than a conversation can be held. They were pretty crowded for 2pm on a Saturday.

Shaggy Original with onion rings

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Restaurant seating

Sugarfire Smoke House

Stopped at Sugarfire on a Sunday afternoon for the first time at this location. Our order came out…read morefast. We were in and out in about half an hour. We each got a 6 oz brisket sandwich with coleslaw and fries. Brisket and roll just melted in my mouth. Excellently prepared. Fries were good and coleslaw was great. Nice clean place. Highly recommend

I periodically order the burger & fries for lunch because the Wentzville location is less than one…read moreminute away from my apartment. My last order, which I placed via their worthless website, consisted of the Bacon Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions, and fries. When I got home, remember that my apartment is less than one minute away, I discovered that my burger was absolutely plain. Just two extremely dry and tasteless patties on a bun. As for the fries, they were burned and hard as a rock. When I called to speak to the manager, she was very dismissive and was putting the blame on me stating that I screwed up when placing my order. I told her, then why does my receipt state otherwise. I asked for a refund, and was denied. It took my speaking with the owner of this location to achieve a resolution to my problem. I won't be going back.

Fried green tomato sandwich and potato salad

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Front

Nancy's Pizza O'Fallon

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I grew up around Chicago and I have missed the pizza! I work pretty close to Nancy's , so I had to…read morepick it up and try it out. I know I'm biased to this style of pizza, but it was delicious! It's a small pizza joint that I think is mostly for pick up? I didn't see tons of places for seating inside unless I missed it. We got a small stuffed pizza (or deep dish) with pepperoni and sausage just to try. It's the only time I eat pizza with a fork but dang is it tasty. We also got a simple cheese/pepperoni and then the Uncle Tony's in their normal, tavern style crust. It was good and reminded me of pizza that I grew up on. Definitely will be back for more.

The pizza was ok. I got sausage on my deep dish chicago style pizza but the sausage ended up…read morelooking a bit pink. I know the pizza is cooked long so Im hoping it was safe and not undercooked but it turned me off. It was also very expensive. The wings were ok. I won't be back.

Stuffed Crust (Deep dish)... Had to grab a slice in the car

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Bristol Seafood Grill

Kristina is the one to ask for in the bar. She is attentive to detail on your order. Always has a…read moresmile on her face.

Very good food and service. Are server was Matt or Matthew. Either or food was great and service…read morewas top notch. I will be back.

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Osteria Forto

Loved visiting this spot! We've been a few times but most recently for a birthday. The service was…read moregreat. We love Jess. Dom visited our table as well. We tried the scallops, sea bass and various pasta dishes. All were fantastic. The espresso martini is an absolute must!

Everything about this place is outstanding. Service was excellent and food was the best I've had in…read moreMissouri since I moved here in 2019. This is REAL Italian food. Hands down 12/10. Highly recommended.

Off menu vegan main entree, stuffed Heirloom tomato

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Amaretto Cherry Smash

Asian Cafe Bar & Grill

Tried this for the first time to get Chinese food. It's now our new favorite. The food is just…read morebetter, although it is more expensive than most Chinese spots around here. We did take out, which was extremely fast--even on a Saturday night. I had the sesame chicken, which was very crispy, but I like that. Only negative point is that some of the pieces are way more puff than meat. My husband had the beef lo mein which he said was the best we have tried around here.

Nice environment and decor in this Vietnamese restaurant. The menu is impressive with numerous…read morechoices of Vietnamese dishes and a page of Chinese specialties. Service was cordial and efficient. Separate menu for choices of teas, soft drinks. My food , a King pao, was delicious, nice presentation.

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Los Incas

4.5

(59 reviews)

8.2 mi

Celebrated my SIL's birthday here this weekend. It was our second time eating here, and the food…read morewas just as flavorful and filling as I remembered it. Our table of eight had a variety of meals. Some started with the beef empanadas as their starter. We had the Chicha Morada - a traditional Peruvian beverage made from dried purple corn (maíz morado), pineapple, apples, cinnamon, and cloves, often sweetened with sugar and brightened with lime juice. This unique sweet, fruity, and spiced flavor, is a staple in Peru. I had the Arroz con Mariscos: Peruvian style rice paella; creamy yellow pepper sauce mixed with shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, red peppers and aromatic cilantro. A flavor party in your mouth! Plenty for two people or to share if you do family style. I also had a side of Yuca fries - definitely get the yuca fries! The arroz con mariscos is part of the Trio Marino: Sampler plate of Arroz con Mariscos Ceviche de Pescado and Chicharrón de Pescado. The Ceviche is mouth watering good. Our "no seafood" family member even likes it - that says a lot. We also had Arroz con Pollo: Tender chicken simmered with fragrant cilantro-infused rice, peas, carrots and spices. Served with salsa criollo. And a Ceviche Traditional: Mahi Mahi marinated in lime juice, spicy peppers and fresh cilantro, served w red onions/corn/sweet potato plate. Flavor is definitely infused throughout all the food. Other plates (not pictured) were Lomo Saltado, Arroz Chaufa, and Aji de Gallina. There were no complaints from anyone at the table. Though some did comment that though their food was good, they would probably order something different next time. It never hurts to explore a menu to the fullest! We had a large party, did make a reservation to be safe. There was plenty of seating, though it was a little crowded at lunch time - when we were there.

This is my second favorite Peruvian restaurant in the area. The octopus was very good and service…read morewas great although I was only one of three tables. I like to visit restaurants for an early dinner to avoid the crowds. I would like to come back with a group of friends and try many more items.

Bar area

Ceviche

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Rendezvous

Just finished a perfectly grilled cheese sandwhich (on sour dough bread!) which I appropriately…read moredipped into my steamy hot bowl of creamy tomato soup. Yum, yum, yum. Better hurry if you want this February special. But if you can't get there in time, don't worry, there are many delectable items on their creative menu. Their top-notch friendly service makes this one of my favorite food stops every week.

The food is delicious and priced well! The servers are friendly and they move through busy times…read morequickly while not making you feel rushed!

Much brighter cafe... Looks great!

Pans of sandwiches with our famous sourdough bread. Because bread matters!

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New owners spruced up and cleaned the awesome patio

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.8

(9 reviews)

6.5 mi

We love the cleanliness of this place! The drinks are obviously why my daughter & I went there!…read more Yum to chocolate covered strawberry smoothie! The service was perfect! With a smile & communication with my daughter made it even better!

Omg! This is the best smoothie shop around! I went to get 3 smoothies and oh they were delicious!…read moreWe did a mobile order and just as always the employees were quick to get it done! The vibe in there is so pretty and beachy. My smoothie was just incredible! I will come back here no doubt!