Smoking Barrels BBQ is a family-run, family-friendly spot in South City that's kept my family going…read moreback for years. We've been coming here since before 2020. They used to do more dine-in and since the pandemic, now it seems to be more to-go orders. Not sure why. Either way, the food has always been exceptional quality. Being a family who all has different favorite bbq meats, we generally opt for the picnic barrels and share family style. The table-side service is always friendly; keeping our beverages refilled but not hovering. The bbq is great when it's fresh and still great as leftovers. Favorite sides of ours are the fries as they're perfectly crispy on the outside, and the fried okra. We've tried all their meats, but our favorites tend to be (in no particular order): brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pulled chicken.

Visited while back home & had a craving for some BBQ on the south side of town. Randomly stopped in…read moreand they were empty but we ordered and quickly got our food. I ordered the brisket plate and a side of rib tips. The tips which were flavorful but didnt have a rich smoked flavor. Plate came with garlic bread, fried okra & potato something (it was blah).

We had driven past this place many times and always mentioned we should go there sometime. We…read morefinally did! We went on a Tuesday night and it wasn't very busy. There is a good sized patio out front on the parking lot. The inside also has a fair amount of seating - seats at the bar, high top tables, and regular tables. It was pretty warm, so we dined inside. Our server was Angie and she was great! She was very friendly and spent a few minutes talking to us about menu items. She also checked up on us throughout our time there to make sure everything tasted good, etc. We ordered drinks and then got serious about ordering. So many things sounded really good, but decisions were finally made. We shared loaded tots to start. They were good, but the word "loaded" is a stretch. There should have been more toppings in the tots. I know the photo looks like there's a lot, but there wasn't much cheese sauce, sour cream, or bacon. My husband got the smoked wings and said they were really good! I got two tacos - one brisket and one bbq shrimp. They were okay. The shrimp taco was pretty good, but it had a little too much sauce on the shrimp and it overpowered the other flavors. The brisket was extremely dry. We'll more than likely be back!

Today, I was in the Ellisville area, and might have found my new BBQ spot with 3Mix BBQ. I ordered…read morethe 3 mix, which comes with your choice of three entrees, and elected to go with brisket, turkey, and pulled chicken for my options. The brisket was delicious and not fatty, while the turkey was also tasty and not dry. My only complaint was the pulled chicken, which I felt like was dry and didn't have much flavor to it. For the sides, I went with the Mac and cheese and the green beans - both of which had great flavor and served as excellent companions to the main entree. Then for dessert, I wrapped it up with a sourdough chocolate chip cookie, which I found to be uniquely tasty. I will definitely be coming back here, and will for sure be going with double brisket plus the turkey for my three meats, instead of the pulled chicken. But overall another great addition to the vast lineup of Manchester Rd food options.

I am so sad it took us so long to visit this place. Over the last week, we have been 3x! We mostly…read moreorder online and pick-up but we have really loved meeting Aaron the owner and he has been so warm and helpful each time we've stopped in. We have tried their brisket, pulled pork, fried and smoked chicken wings, fried okra, Mac n cheese, potato salad and green beans. I am truly obsessed with their fried chicken wings! My partner loved them and their brisket and pulled pork. The sides are solid but the real star is the meat. Although we have not dined in, the restaurant is spacious, clean and well decorated. Check out their Instagram for their specials. They will sellout so it's best to plan ahead.

Service was great…read more We ordered smoked wings to start, and I got a rib sandwich that came with a side. Wings were decent, they were crispy. I wasn't a fan of the ranch. The rib sandwich consisted of 3 rib bones on garlic toast, and I chose green beans as the side. The ribs were fine; the green beans were average. It was super cold inside but after mentioned by a couple tables, they adjusted the temperature and it was much more comfortable.

We have heard great things about this place, so we tried it out. It was GREAT! We had pork…read moresandwich, fries, bbq beans and a drink. It could not have been better. the atmosphere is unusual, but comfortable. We will surely be coming back. BTW, We were with a group of 16 people, and there was plenty of room for all of us, and many more. Great staff too! Do not go on Mondays though, they are closed then.

A pretty good meal for a good value, and bonus vibes points for the fact that it's in a gas station…read morein the middle of Town & Country / Chesterfield. Most of the menu items are sandwich-based, so as a gf individual, my best option is the nachos. They make their own chips, which is a plus. For the nachos, I would recommend getting regular chips, not jalapeño, unless you really like a lot of heat. The jalapeño chips plus the spice in the nachos can be a bit much.

Me and my wife stopped by because we heard great reviews. Unfortunately, we arrived when most…read morethings were sold out, but that was my first sign they were the real deal. So I told my wife it doesn't matter what we try everything will be good, that was an understatement!! We both had the beef rib, potato salad, and baked beans. First the potato salad was delicious, the consistency of it will have you shocked. The baked beans were also delicious for someone who's not big on beans. The beef rib was huge, tender, and SEASONED!!! I swear every bite got better and better. I can't image if I was there in time to try the ribs! He makes you feel right at home with the vibes around the place like you're at grandma's. Definitely a must try if you're in STL

Hungry for some barbecue? They got you! The smells filled the air as soon as we got out of our car,…read moreyum! There were only two of us but we ordered three meals because we wanted leftovers. We were very satisfied with what we ordered. The owner was so nice and talked to us for awhile. I really enjoyed the pork steak. It was nice and tender.

Mr. J's BBQ is a BBQ stand on the NE corner of The Kirkwood Farmers Market…read more You can find him there on Thursday and Saturday. He serves great St. Louis backyard style BBQ prepared in a couple barrel pits. He prepares several meats every day he is there and has a number of sides. Today I tried his ribs, his brisket, his pulled chicken, and chicken thigh. All had good smoke flavor and were well cooked and seasoned. I really enjoyed the chicken thigh and the ribs. Don't get me wrong the other items were good, but I enjoyed those 2 the most. I'm not a fan of pulled chicken, I've noted that previously, but Mr. J's pulled chicken was right good. He puts a little of his se'lah gold sauce with it and some sautéed peppers and onions. That makes for good flavor. The reason for the 4 not 5 stars is minor. I had several slices of brisket on my plates and the first slice I picked up while nicely smokey and well seasoned was tough. However, every other slice was perfectly tender indicating a proper cook. I only tried his Se'lah Original Sauce. But let me tell you he has a wonderful quintessential St. Louis style BBQ sauce in that. Man is it good. I get to KFM often during the summer. I'll be back by for sure. Y'all enjoy!!

Mr J's BBQ is a long time staple at the Kirkwood Farmers Market. Today I had a rib play that was…read moreoutstanding. I should have taken a picture. The ribs were perfectly smoked using on site smokers. The ribs were very, very tender. I didn't count the number of ribs on my rib plate but it was very generous compared to a sit-down restaurant. He offers a variety of sides and I chose the potato salad and the coleslaw. Both were excellent, with decent sized portions.

Cold beer, good food, nice environment and service. One of those places where everyone seems to…read moreknow each other. My only critique is there's nothing that separates this barbecue restaurant from any other and the sauces were not very good. Definitely worth the try and will likely find myself eating here again

I stumbled upon this place randomly, and I'm very glad I dined here. This is a very underrated bbq…read morejoint in St. Louis. I loved the vibe of the place. Service was wonderful. I ordered the brisket plate with mac and cheese, and my dad ordered the St. Louis ribs. Both were delicious. If you like barbecue, I highly recommend trying this place.

Smokee Mo's BBQ - Don't Judge the Parking Lot…read more Hungry and tired after a long stretch from Chicago, a stop at Gateway Arch, and still miles to go toward Arkansas, we landed in Arnold just needing food and a place to land. From the parking lot... I'll be honest, we had doubts. The kind where you look at each other and silently ask, "Are we sure?" But we walked in anyway, and that's where the story turns. Inside, Smokee Mo's is all easygoing, country charm. Welcoming, unpretentious, and full of that "you're gonna be just fine here" energy. The service was friendly right away, no fuss, just good people doing their thing. Then the food showed up, and any hesitation disappeared fast. We shared pulled pork and brisket, with sides of broccoli casserole, beans, and potato salad, plus cheesy garlic bread because... obviously. Everything was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you've been on the road too long. No frills, just solid, comforting BBQ that hits the spot. Lesson learned (again): don't judge a place by its parking lot. Sometimes the best meals are hiding behind the most unassuming doors. If you're passing through and running on empty, this is the kind of stop that resets your mood and fills you up in all the right ways.

We ordered a lot of food - Full order of Pulled Pork Nachos, Pulled Pork Platter, Mac & Cheese,…read moreSpicy Buttered Corn, and Broccoli Casserole. The full order of nachos were served on a serving tray (lined with paper), about a large bags worth of chips, Baked Beans, cheese sauce, red onions, jalapeños and pulled pork. This itself was a ton of food! The chips tasted a little stale, and cheese sauce tasted like it was out of a can. There were plenty of toppings to go with all of those chips. The pulled pork was lean and tender. The spicy buttered corn was tasty and flavorful. The mac and cheese was very cheesy, made with multiple cheeses. The decor was like a rustic saloon, and it was clean with plenty of tables. The staff were courteous and helpful (the menu is confusing - different descriptions online, on the printed fliers, and the menu boards.