Great experience for first time having St. Louis style BBQ ribs. Very fast service. Had the 1/3…read morerack, baked beans, and German potato salad. The ribs were big and very meaty. Dry rub and smoked to perfection without being overly smoky. I didn't even bother with any of the four varieties of BBQ sauce on the table. The German potato salad was served warm and had a hint of vinegar that complimented the ribs perfectly. The baked beans were thick and slightly smoky with bits of brisket mixed in.

Well, first of all if you do come here , stick to bbq. I've been here several times over the years…read moreand had previously enjoyed their ribs. The restaurant has a hillbilly vibe and specializes in what can best be described as Ozark-style Bbq. Like many places in Missouri and Arkansas, bbq and catfish are often featured in the same restaurant and both are often delicious . Not here, I made the mistake of ordering the Friday catfish special and it was one of the sorriest catfish dinners I've ever had. The fish was rubbery and very salty and appeared to be a foreign import. Terrible! The saving grace here was the pleasant service from the saucy young lady who attended me and a nice menu of beers and desserts, many of which sell out early.

This is such a wonderful place! If you need a sandwich..get it there if you need amazing ham salad…read more(and other deli items )...get it there. If you want the steak soup they serve in Annie Gunns....and I highly recommend it...get it there. And FRESH FISH. Amazing fresh fish. Also highly recommend the smoked shrimp, trout and the crab cakes. I could go on and on...so much goodness in there. The ambiance is a bit snug in there and it might be a bit overwhelming with all the amazing products, but so worth it. Take your time and stroll through. Service can be a bit tricky. Sometimes you need to wait in line at the beginning of the deli area but if want meat of fish you need to wait in that area.. But they are always running at full speed

The Smokehouse Market is the place to find the best selection of all things delicious meats,…read morecheeses, and so many other yummy items to send your taste buds places they have never been before. You feel like you're walking into the most cozy little grocery store where everyone working is ready and willing to help you in any way they can. While you wait for your made-to-order sandwich, shop around for cheeses, sauces, breads, meats, honey, sweet treats, pickles, and so much more. My BBQ pulled pork sandwich was delicious and so was the turkey reuben sandwich too. They had too many yummy sides to pick from, but the pasta salad and broccoli salad I tried first were so good. I cannot wait to go back so I can keep trying all of the delicious options they serve up.

The food is outstanding. Come and eat, the portions are generous. Walk thru the line and tell the…read morewaiters what you want. The sides are delish! Baked beans, mac n cheese. Numerous sides to choose from. All of the meats are tasty! Come and give it a try! You won't be sorry.

I wish they've given more meat considering it is a smokehouse. There weren't any prices on the menu…read moreup until you reach the register so I might've been blind to it. I went during 4th of July, so it's understandable that their rib and links were sold out. I ought to try it again once I come back. However, like I mentioned above, there weren't a lot of brisket given and it's more on the size. Despite it being 6oz, I do expect more. The Texas sauce isn't that spicy, but it's delicious. If you're a baby to spicy things, I guess you can build up your spice tolerance in this location!

There is an accessible ramp in the back of the building, near the patio. The main entrance is not…read morethe one you think it is with handrails, signage and a few steps. It's actually to the immediate left with one step and no handrails. Also, when you step inside the first dining room, there's a rather high step to get up to the other dining room room. If you have mobility challenges, park in the back, enter through the ramp and you'll be directly in the main dining room without having to deal with any steps. The establishment has such a fun vibe. It's located next to railroad tracks and embraces the train ambience detailed decor. The dress code is very casual. I was greeted warmly as I entered, and shown to a table. I was pleasantly surprised to not have to wait for a table on a Saturday night, even though they were rather busy. Service was top-notch throughout my visit. And we were even reminded of the "whistle stop" which is when a freight train rolls through unexpectedly and many drinks are half off during that time. It happened once during our 2+ hour visit. This is a barbecue place with many options for carnivores. During Lent season, they have a delicious fish sandwich available. It's really limited options though if you're vegetarian. That may change when they add some Mexican food to the menu soon. I hope. We chose to visit on a night when performer Terrance Wafer was playing. He played known top hits on an acoustic guitar with incredible vocals. We really enjoyed listening to him. I'm already looking forward to returning here.

Came back again for a birthday lunch! It was pretty quiet but we saw the train pass by multiple…read moretimes! There's a whistle watch special but one drink was enough for us both. They also have a brand new menu with more offerings so I thought I'd include all of those! Everything is always so delicious and filling, including the shrimp which was well worth the 30 minute wait! I forgot to get the name of our server but he was super friendly and always checked in with us! Will always stop by when we're out here, highly recommend! :D

So good, a must try!…read more Line is already long at 11am but they move through it. Plenty of spaces to park. They have you order and then get a table so there is enough seats. Brisket - my husband's favorite. Sliced thin. I also enjoyed it because it wasn't overly fatty. Pork - also delicious! The original bbq sauce was our favorite. Baked beans - hardy and delicious Fried corn - way better than regular corn on the cob Potato salad - more mustard/mayo based. Large potato chunks. It was delicious with a subtle flavor.

"16 stars if I could"-My Husband Matt…read more Pappy's was the best food you can get in St Louis! They are voted to have the best ribs in America, and they did. We got in just after opening and the place was already lined out the door. We got in, ordered, and almost immediately got our food. It was the best!

This is easily a five-star review, and it's coming from someone who isn't a true BBQ lover. This…read moreplace was suggested by a local, and I am so glad that I went because it was the best BBQ that I have ever had. I wasn't sure what to order, but the friendly staff recommended that I have the brisket, and I'm so glad I heeded their advice. The brisket sandwich was the most tender meat that I have ever had. I had never had brisket before having that sandwich, now my mouth waters any time I talk about this restaurant! The cole slaw that I had as a side provided the perfect crunch and balance. My mate had the pulled pork sandwich, which was also very tender. I also loved having a variety of barbecue sauces on the table and was able to try each one. Everyone has a preference, I'm sure, but after trying each one, I am completely sold on the Carolina gold. Also, I do not typically have a fountain soda, but the cola that was on tap was some of the best that I'd ever tasted. 10 out of 10 for Sugarfire, and I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in St. Louis!

Father's Day! We stopped by later in the evening, but it is a popular spot most days and…read moreespecially on Father's Day! Join the line when you walk in, when you get to the front of the line, you tell the counter person your order, the guys behind the counter were upbeat and friendly. You move on down the line and pick your sides, proceeding to the register. Paying and getting drink cups. Go pick your table with your food if its ready or just yourself if your food isn't ready yet and they will come out and call your name. Raise your hand and they will bring it over, friendly as can be. At the location in Valley Park my standing order is brisket and tater tots , so good! But I didn't see tater tots on the menu so I switched it up and got smoked salmon with fries, and an order of hushpuppies. I got the salmon and fried up first and both were great. Salmon was smoky and flaky, the fries the hand cut style with skin on. Both tasted great with my favorite coffee BBQ sauce. The hushpuppies came out piping hot with a sweet sauce on the side. The hushpuppies were so good! I will be craving them, thinking about them now, mmm. Line moves quickly, friendly staff, good food, fantastic hushpuppies :)

We were in town this past weekend for a family wedding and went 2 times in 2 days! With a crowd of…read more14 from all over the US - we all agreed this was some of the BEST BBQ we've ever had! The ribs are probably the best there is - and the choice of sauces were phenomenal. Definitely will go again next time in St Louis! Also try the Peach Cobbler - you won't regret it.

I'm not big on BBQ but my family enjoys it. I decided to come here sure to all the reviews to order…read moresomething mainly for my family. I looked through the menu and ordered something for myself as well. Came during lunch time and it was crowded. Not a big place so you have to scoot around to not be in the way but you can manage. Staff greets you as you walk in and very helpful and friendly when ordering. I ordered the food to go and it came out within a decent time. Food ordered: Whole slab of ribs, mac n cheese, bbq chicken nachos, brisket dinner, beans, fries, peach cobbler, hushpuppies. I'm so glad I decided to eat bbq with this because this food was delicious. I have never wanted to go back to a bbq resturant as I have with this place. We ordered this sweet and savory sauce that taste great too. Definitely a must try. The best bbq in this area hands down. Meat was flavorful, beans had a spicy kick to them. The cobbler was a tad sweet for me but still delicious. My husband devoured his and took mine (I was taking too long to eat it, haha). We will be back

Besides my family-in-law's cooking this was the highlight of our Missouri culinary experience…read more After a 3 hour flight it was a three hour drive to our destination. About 2 hours in we see signs on highway 54 for "Barnyard Smokehouse". Drooling over the signs and starving my wife start calculating by the time we arrive at our destination it'll be too late to eat with family so we follow the signs. There's no offramp, just hang an instant right off the highway onto the dirt road at the barnyard. Used to clearly marked offramps I missed it and had to take a detour. Luckily in Missouri you can make u-turns on the freeway :-D The entire property is the "Central Missouri Meat & Sausage". There's a deli, market, and restaurant called "Barnyard Smokehouse". Beef and pork is locally raised and butchered on site. Walking in the door we're greeted by warm and friendly people telling us to sit wherever. The restaurant is inside the market/deli to the right. Lots of tables. To start we order some fried pickles. They're sliced thin and battered in cornmeal and served with ranch dressing which is one of the food groups in Missouri. I wish the pickles used were more sour but they tasted really good. For dinner I had their smoked brisket with Texas toast, BBQ beans and Mac-n-Cheese. My wife had the same thing but with "bacon, cheddar, and ranch potato salad" and mac-n-cheese. When it came out I was skeptical since the tri-tip came out in paper thin slices but I shouldn't have judged a pile of meat by its looks since it was fantastic. Beef was saturated with smoky goodness and due to the thin cuts it was super tender. On the table was several made in house BBQ sauces. I really enjoyed their spicy one and my wife liked the sweet one. Side dishes were great too. Due to our odd flight times we only had a tiny sandwich on the airplane so we both devoured everything on our plates. While waiting for our food I walked over to the dessert case and perused. Another standard item in Missouri are refrigerated whip creamed based "pies". We ordered the oreo cookie one. It was gut busting rich. Thick slab of dense vanilla custard topped with crushed oreos and whipped cream. Super rich and decadent. We both felt like we were going to burst after our meals but it was a great start to our vacation. When walking around the market after we saw these giant 6 to 7 foot cured meat sticks made from pork. Since we were going to a potluck in a few days we got 4 of them and at the party cut them up into bite sized pieces. These pork sticks are AMAZING. The BBQ flavor was the favorite followed by the jalapeno. They have them in more reasonable sized pieces too that are vacuum sealed. I bought some for myself and some co-workers. If you find yourself driving on Highway 54 through Fulton, MO do yourself a favor and follow the signs to this great place!!

Wonderful drink and diverse beer options, not a super big menu but I do enjoy the food! Has a…read moremini-store inside the restaurant so you can browse meats and cheeses after you dine! Lovely experience, service was wonderful as well!

Listen, being a pescatarian at a BBQ restaurant requires a little creativity I did the best I…read morecould here! Green beans Vegetarian cheesy fries Dinner of champions. Kettelhut's Smokehouse is a laid back, family friendly BBQ spot in Crystal City, just outside Festus. Sometimes you build your own masterpiece from the sides menu.

Food is absolutely amazing. Definitely the best BBQ in Jefferson County, if not the greater St…read moreLouis area. Prices are reasonable. Portions are generous. Staff is friendly and service is impeccable. It's a very relaxing atmosphere.

What a great hidden gem. The appearance is deceiving as you drive in, but the interior is…read moredelightful. The service was wonderful and fast. The helpings were plentiful and filling.

Interior is fun, clean, well done. Service was prompt and friendly…read more We got the 2 meat combo with ribs and sausage. The meats were good, though nothing to really write home about. Nice smoked flavor with the ribs, which were done dry. The meat did not fall off the bone though, the way I typically like my ribs. Added BBQ sauce, which was on the table. Sausage is kielbasa style. No complaints but also not spectacular. The best part might have been the bun, which tasted like it was fried in butter. Yum! We also got the following sides: Mac n cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans. They tasted fine, but like they were bought from a store. But it's a fun place and great place to take kids. Pretty lake out back and really nice garden setup outside.