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    Mr J's BBQ

    4.3 (7 reviews)
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    Delicious food!!! The ribs and chicken are very good. Very kind family with great customer service

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    delicious! One of the top barbecue spots in St. Louis as far as i'm concerned. And mister j himself is a treat to chat with.

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    Went to dinner with my wife, my two sisters, and their husbands, and we decided to go to the…read moreSawmill. This was our second time at this location, and once again, we had a great experience. I ordered the wings along with two side dishes, while my wife went with the spinach salad. Everything was very good, but I have to say the wings were top-notch. I really like the way the Sawmill prepares their wings--they have great flavor and are cooked just the way I like them. Our server, Jen, did a fantastic job taking care of our table. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone had what they needed throughout the meal. Overall, we had another enjoyable visit to the Sawmill. Good food, excellent service, and a great place to enjoy dinner with family. We'll definitely be back.

    5 stars for Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill…read more We were originally trying to go to another barbecue restaurant but they ran out of brisket (WHAT!). Then I typed in some great barbecue restaurants on Yelp, and there appeared Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill. It looks like just a regular bar with a music stage, but don't judge a book by its cover - the food is amazing. The portions are massive and the prices are reasonable, as are the drink prices. This is definitely more of a locals joint, but definitely worth stopping in for anyone if you want some St. Louis style BBQ. The brisket platter was the best - big portions, 2 sides and 2 pieces of garlic bread. The Jalepano Mac and cheese balls are awesome, so much flavor. The salmon platter was also very tasty and fresh. The live music is fun (but loud), and our waitress was nice. Overall, if you what BBQ and are in the area, this is definitely worth checking out.

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    We hadn't been to Billy G's in quite some time, but was on my list to visit soon! We love that they…read morehave a huge patio and are so dog friendly. We hand a bit of a wait, but that was to be expected since it was a nice (but very hot) day out. The patio was busy but not packed. The hostess was aware that we had a large dog, but still placed us in a very odd spot on the patio - with high rise tables squished together. We also had a decent amount of sun, so we couldn't stay long as it was just too hot and we didn't have a lot of space. They did also seat an elderly woman at the high top table behind us, who came in with a walker. I found that odd too - to make her try ti climb up in the chairs. Thankfully we were there to help her. Service was ok. Our waitress visited our table a few times at first but then disappeared for a long time before we could get another drink or eventually our check. Aside from the seating and most of the service, our visit was fine. Food was good. My drink was very strong but still fine. It was definitely a different experience than i remember from the past, so I was a tad disappointed. I should have asked to be moved, but we had waited so long already, I didn't want to wait more.

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    My GF and I were on a long road trip through STL and stumbled on a gem with Salt +Smoke. GF has…read moremultiple serious food allergies, so finding places to eat that can easily accommodate is a pretty daunting task. We chose Salt + Smoke because it was nearby and usually BBQ is pretty doable for her. When we got to our table, we were both amazed that Salt + Smoke has a FULL allergen-friendly menu, not only gluten like many places will have nowadays. And our server was super patient and understanding of our needs as well. GF was able to easily select an entree and sides that she could safely enjoy, including the amazing deviled eggs. When our entrees came out, they were amazing also -- I highly recommend the brisket grilled cheese and the popovers. We both had plenty of leftovers for another meal too. Finally, the space inside the restaurant is really well done: very modern and open, but comfortable as well. We were in there the day that Dolly Parton passed away also and they were playing many of her hits over the sound system, which was a nice gesture.

    Salt + smoke. Two flavors that on their own can make or break a dish, but together, can win a…read morechampionship. Anyone that's ever won something in a team setting knows how hard it is for a team to mesh, play together, learn from one another, etc. It's not something that's done over night. It happens in the offseason, during two-a-days, and at 6pm during the evening rush on a Friday night. I'm not saying salt + smoke couldn't win a championship right now. They have the makings of a great team. They just haven't learned to play together. Ribs falling off the bone, that's your quarterback. You want a guy that will take a swing on a deep ball without barbecue sauce. Fatty brisket, that's your left tackle. You expect them to be the saving grace of a meal through consistency and flavor. But don't forget how important coaching is. You can't just have talented players. You need more salt and less smoke. It's called accountability. Now I say this all to say that my 1.5 year old toddler ate more food than she'd eaten the last week. As a dad, if she's happy, I'm happy. So, I'd recommend to any family. But as a yelp elitist, I'd wait a little longer for the team to become championship caliber.

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    This was a great place for a quick lunch…read more The restaurant is clean, has plenty of seating, and is decorated well. The staff was very friendly, happy to explain the menu, and kept us stocked with water and tea. Great bbq, a decent sized baked potato, and great sauce. What else can you ask for?

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