Boys night out on a Saturday and we decided on Salt + Smoke in St. Charles. It was pretty busy but we got in in under 5 minutes. The smells were orgasmic- that alone made the trip worthwhile. As usual, service was prompt and attentive. Selected foods were: wings, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and, ribs. All were excellent. Sides of creamed corn, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts rounded out the dinner. Parking on the street is real hit or miss, but there are free parking lots in the area. read more

Salt + Smoke - Ribs and Pork with corn and Brussels sprouts. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

4th of July $51+ delivery order. This is exactly what was delivered! Looks half eaten, right? RIGHT! Directly in the trash! Salt + Smoke, you got me once, never again! read more

Salt + Smoke - Half eaten garbage! - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Paige as a server was wonderful Outdoor seating nice. Hair in Food Not Good !! sent burger back -the hair was in there so tight i couldn't even pull it out- Then-instead of them cooking my food to front of line to remedy their error-my new burger comes out (after a linger time to prepare than our original order time frame- and Now everyone else is DONE with their food-Plus the french fries given were less -We laughed thinking hmmm maybe I could have at least kept those to eat while everyone else ate their meal... We were comped for the burger an given a dessert- dessert-That took a while to get. Husband said his side of chili was OK but so small it was a baby cup--we do not like to complain but definitely Not worth going back. read more

Parking is a bit hit or miss. The parking is greet parking on Main Street in St. Charles and can be tough depending on the time and day of the week. Other than that everything was excellent. The atmosphere is bright and inviting. Our server was also the bartender and he was great. We ordered the deviled eggs as an appetizer. I got the grilled cheese sandwich with pulled chicken and my side was green bean and tomato salad. I can't even tell you how much I enjoyed it! The sandwich was tasty and not too greasy. My side was delicious. One of my friends for the two meat bestie plate. She had the ribs and brisket with potato salad and coleslaw as her sides. She enjoyed all of it! I was lucky enough to get her cheddar popover which was phenomenal! Our other friend got the pulled pork sandwich with cheddar Mac as her sides. She ate every bite. We were all very happy with our meals. Portion sizes were spot on and we even had a few leftovers. read more

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The brisket was dry + flavorless. The "lemonade" ceased to have a HINT of lemon, taste like sugary water. The "mac" had hand-crushed Ritz Crackers on top, so flavorless that it caused a public outburst. The only positive part about this experience was the service and scenery. God bless the servers. read more

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I've had it all thanks to my job. KC, Texas, Carolina, Alabama, but I feel like I've been lied to my whole life about what bbq is... This was amazing! St. Louis BBQ is THE BEST. I will be flying here just to have dinner! I cannot begin to describe the EXPERIENCE I just had from Salt + Smoke. Ambiance is 10/10 bec the smell seduces you! read more

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We stopped in for lunch while out enjoying the beautiful day on Main Street St Charles. Aiming for the patio, but didnt want to wait so we settled for a spot inside next to the bar. Service was attentive and helped with the beer choice of the meal and with any questions about the menu we had. Thinking we got here right in time because the inside soon was full as well and it definitely can noisy if you are sensitive to that type of setting. Food was FANTASTIC, really wish my plate auto refilled but guess maybe someday in the future we can figure that out... Pulled Pork sandwich for myself with a side of the soup... honestly dont recall what it was but thinking black bean something. SO GOOD,so try the soup lol read more

Salt + Smoke - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Fun BBQ spot with tons of gluten free, vegetarian, and of course classic BBQ options! I had the chicken sandwich which was a little too plain so make sure to add some sauce. My family ordered a variety of other foods such as brisket, chicken wings, and sandwiches. I thought the mac and cheese was a fun side. The lemon cake is a must for dessert! Our server was hilarious so maybe you'll get lucky to have him serve you. Tons of outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Salt + Smoke - Chicken Sandwich with Mac n Cheese and Potato Salad Side - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

The was fine. I wouldn't pick to eat here again but wouldn't turn my nose up at it if I were hungry. Staff was great and it was clean. read more

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This was my first time to this location and it did not disappoint! It's located on main st St Charles a historic shopping and dining street perfect to walk around before or after getting a bite to eat. We got the burnt end roasted ravioli and they were pipping hot and crunchy on the outside with a smoky meaty inside that was balanced nicely by the ranch. We also got the wings and the ribs both were tasty but the wings were the star being both smoky and crispy was a perfect combination with the mustard BBQ sauce they used. The popover was hot and delicious as well perhaps you would say perfectly cooked. Fried crisp. Staff were stretched thin but did a good job keeping everything smoothly run and there as needed. read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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I always have such a great experience at any Salt and Smoke location. The food is consistently good and I appreciate that they don't have too many options, so they can really focus on making their food high-quality and delicious. I always get the green bean with tomato side, which is super fresh, and this time I went with their mac & cheese! It's always a winner. All of their meats are amazing, my choice this time was the pulled chicken and brisket. The patio here is awesome. There are a ton of seats outside and if it's a chilly day, their outdoor fire pits will be on. There are also a ton of seats, so it's nice that many people can be accommodated out here. read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Came for a pre-game luncheon LOCATION - right in the heart of the historic district among all of the very quaint brick stores and buildings PARKING - this can be an issue as we only saw street parking , but at least free ENTRANCE - when you walk inside you have to go to a counter where a host can help AMBIANCE - it's total bohemian looking and cool. There is a sweet BBQ aroma everywhere They have a small downstairs and an upstairs for seating. It seems popular so at peak time there must be a wait The tables are wood and they have glass jars of sauces to select from. Unfortunately the bottles are kind of sticky to the touch MENU - not large but enough for the BBQ meat crowd SERVICE - a little on the slower side getting menus and getting table bused before our group of 7 The gentleman was nice but not very engaging FOOD - try the eggs good. However, the dish could be improved with Spanish paprika. The apps that we shared included ribs and wings. Some of the wings were a bit undercooked but not poisonous. The ribs were good but tended to be overcooked a bit. I had the cheese burger that was very good But a bit on the greasy side. VINO - limited list but for red the federalist was decent but had a sharp after taste. The other options would fall into the bar stock category PRICES - are very reasonable at least by New York standards. RESTROOMS - speaking for the men. It's not awful but could use Intermediate cleaning read more

Salt + Smoke - View to bar - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Great food and service! I appreciate the quick service and personable staff. They have a nice outdoor seating section that is dog friendly, they even bring out a water bowl for our dog! read more

The ambience was perfect. It was a great weather evening, a bit chilly, but they had fire pits going outside on the terrace and it was perfect. Our server was fantastic, and very attentive. First, we had the Loaded Beef Fat Fries. They were really, really good. Lots of bacon and scallions. The white cheddar cheese sauce was perfect to dip them in, as we got it on the side. We tried the two meat platter, with pulled pork and brisket. My brisket was a tad too far done, but it cut fine. I asked for the lean style, and there was hardly any fat on it. You can select lean, fatty, or burnt ends. The White Cheddar Mac-n-Cheese was amazing. Light and fluffy. The pit beans had brisket in them, and they were really good. We also tried the St. Louis style ribs. Very good! The creamed corn was just OK. Yes, we would go back. read more

The food was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was so clean and cute. Paul's service was top tier! He was so kind, so accommodating, great with checking in on us, all over the restaurant doing the bar things as well! You can tell he genuinely cares about the service people are receiving which seems to be a rare commodity these days, so to be given such excellence service was really refreshing and made this place 10 times better! Great job Paul! read more

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Location in St Charles has plethora of free street parking. Roads and structures known for bricks and cobblestones exude a charming, carefree setting for rest, relaxation and conversations. Choice of indoor or outdoor seating under umbrellas are available. No res needed. Our server, Eric made amazing recommendations and provided impressive customer service throughout the evening. Bestie Combo 2 meats w/ 2 sides $20.99. Trashed Ribs: Sweet which is also St Louis ribs, Brisket, Bacon & Cheddar Popover, Pit Beans with Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar Cracker Mac, and sweet pickle. Everything tasted fabulous! Loved how there's four other bbq sauces that you're able to try from sweet, hot and tangy, not even, and mustarolina. Besides hearing music, few fireflies are entertaining. Highly recommend. read more

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I've been to main street in st. charles time and time again. and would usually pick one restaurant to hit on each trip. Well, the last few times I'd been by, I'd seen Salt+Smoke, but either it was packed or closed when i was there. So I was thrilled to say on a cold Saturday brunch time, (Due to me originally picking another location that didn't open til 6 pm), I was finally able to sit down and see how they did. My FIRST rule of any restaurant is "what is the server's favorite drink". Well, being a bourbon place, my first question had to change to "what is my server's favorite bourbon". And Susan (Or was it Sarah? No I think it was Susan), she made a wonderful choice for me a Smoky bourbon (I think it was even called . the Smoke Stack?) In fact, it was so perfect that it wasn't even ON THE BOURBON MENU LIST!!! Sold out? Gone? Nope, just wasn't even listed... so much so that she wasn't even sure they still carried it. I told her we were going to try our luck and VOILA!! She said they had it, but didn't know why it wasn't listed. OFF THE MENU SPECIAL DRINK = BONUS STAR! A good ol' Okie Bacon Double cheeseburger, Fries (Cooked in BEEF TALLOW FAT! ANOTHER BONUS STAR! ), and Potato Salad, all of which had a nice barbeque tang that made the meal absolutely spectacular. (and getting there early in the day meant not a lot of wait time for my food.. (or they were trying to get rid of my for being a single guy at a table.. (NAH! Sarah was way too nice for that to be the case) Only bad thing is, they put me upstairs and a sloped roof does NOT do justice to a 6'5" guy when trying to sit at a table... *Yes, Cracked my head on the ceiling both going in and out*. The overall menu is not huge, but you really dont' need it to be. just pick something Barbecued and sides and you're good. Bourbon selection: ABSOLUTELY HUGE with prices going from $ to $$$$ (So watch yourself! Thankfully it was brunch/lunch, so only 1 for me... and it was "off the menu!".) So even taking a point off for the head bumps... we get 2 bonus points for the bourbon and the use of Beef tallow on the fries (and YES It does make a huge difference! Catch up the rest of you places) and a wonderful server... So expect to spend a little more overall, but for a BBQ sit down meal.. you cant go wrong with a little Salt, a little Smoke, and a little Bourbon! read more

Help Me Understand My wife and I recently went to Salt + Smoke for lunch. We've had good food and positive experiences there in the past, which made this visit especially disappointing. After being seated, we received our drinks and placed our order for both an appetizer and our meals. While waiting, we watched six other tables get seated after us. We did receive our appetizer, but then continued to wait for our entrees. During that time, four of those tables were served their food, finished their meals, paid, and left--before we ever received ours. One table of eight, who arrived after us, was seated, ordered, ate, paid, and left ahead of us as well. Our waitress did not say a thing about the delay but was also helping and bringing food to these other tables. I understand that delays can happen, but this was difficult to overlook. Help me understand how this occurs. read more

Terrible experience. Meat was fatty. We Witnessed supervisor treating an employee badly. Displayed no compassion and support in front of customers. read more

Bourbon flights and burnt ends ravioli...so good. Bartender, Drew, was super accommodating and a pleasure to hang with. read more

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This was the best wrap I've ever had. The service was so friendly and kind. The atmosphere was great, a lovely patio! read more

Salt + Smoke - Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

The service here was great; We were seated immediately and the staff was communicative with us the entire time. Our server also was proactive in helping us split the check, which was nice. The alcoholic drinks all tasted amazing, and the price was overall affordable for the amount of things we got. The brisket grilled cheese was the highlight. I didn't love the creamed corn; I was expecting a sweet flavor and found out it was more a cajun flavor. The low point was the vegan option; The falafel burger was quite disappointing. read more

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Fonte was our server, and absolutely excellent! Really cool patio table, multilevel outdoor seating. Loved the vibe! Drinks were thirst-quenching and meats were juicy & tender, compiled in thoughtful dishes. read more

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In town with some coworkers for a couple of weeks and this was a suggestion from locals. It did not disappoint. We actually went back a few days later. I ordered the bestie plate with trashed ribs and bologna. Maaaaaaan. The bologna was good. I should've just ordered ribs. They were amazing. We sat upstairs the first time. Nice dining area upstairs and downstairs. We didn't go to the patio. Our service was already great and food came out hot from the kitchen. The appetizer portion of the wings was larger than I expected. I normally like buffalo wings, but these were easily some of the best wings I've had in my life. Honestly, planning on stopping again before we leave. read more

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Perfect sunny spring day. Good service & rapid refills. great choice of sides and seating indoors or out. Clean bathrooms read more

Salt + Smoke - Cherry salmon sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Nice patio and friendly staff make for a pleasant dining experience. The pulled pork was delicious served along with just the perfect amount of smoke served with crispy hot fries.,Husband' said the burger was something he would definitely get again. read more

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Went in to just have a drink and ended up getting amazing fries and buying sauces! Nila (sorry for spelling wrong if so!), was amazing and a great bartender. The restaurant is super cute inside and has a massive patio. This place is always busy when we visit St. Charles but the service is quick. We're from KC and hesitant to try stl BBQ, but the sauce was great. We mayyyy try the meat next time as everything did look so good! read more

Salt + Smoke - Bloody Mary - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Came here at night and it wasn't crowded at all. Got right in and got a good seat in the back. Upon entry, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant does offer an upstairs and downstairs. Dim lighting, not too bright. Booths, tables and bar height seating available. We ordered two apps: Trash Ribs & Chicken Skins. They came out pretty quick within a couple mins of ordering so I was surprised. Both were pretty good, I would've wanted them to be hotter. I felt like it was pretty room temperature. Flavor was great though! For dinner, we opted for the Bacon Burger, Brisket Sandwich and 2-choice brisket/ribs combo. Overall the food was pretty good, the fries were definitely the star of the show. I think we could've enjoyed the food a little more, but it was unusually cold in the establishment, which is the only thing that made me take a star away. When we looked up at the thermostat which we were sitting by, it was on 69, which is way too cold for a restaurant. Other than that it was good. read more

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My husband and I came here on a cold day for some lunch on a Monday. The place had a decent crowd but wasn't too busy and we sat upstairs. To start we got the hush puppies with maple butter. The maple butter was so good! To eat my husband and I both got the two meat plate with pulled pork and burnt ends. The pulled pork is so good and one of my favorites to always get! I got potato salad and mac and cheese as my sides. The potato salad is creamy rather than more vinegar based. The mac and cheese is my favorite side and I always get it! It is creamy and has good flavor. Salt and Smoke also always has a variety of BBQ sauces on the table. They have a sweet, spicy and sweet, hot and mustard. All very good! I like that it's on the table and I don't have to get up to grab the sauces! read more

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I went here along with my friends, one who had tried this place and loved it, and the other who was trying for the first time. Both had a great experience and really enjoyed their food! I was tagging along as the vegan friend, so while I understand this restaurant is not intended for plant-based eaters, I still want to share my experience. I believe that if a restaurant decides to offer a vegan/vegetarian or plant-based menu option, they should make that food option on-par with the quality of the restaurant. Sadly, this option was nowhere near quality. The Falafel Burger, while sounding great in theory, failed to meet a bare minimum standard of enjoyment. Once I put the top bun on and picked up my burger, both the buns and patty began to crumble and fall apart. The flavor was lacking, and the texture was quite grainy from the buns, and mushy from the patty. I have been to many restaurants that offer some sort of veggie burger option, and the majority have been at minimum a nice and decent option, and some even quite good or great! I was very disappointed with this meal, as the rest of the experience was lovely! Friendly staff, beautiful location and atmosphere (we sat outside.) I did enjoy a lovely drink from the bar, the Walnut Old Fashioned, which was the best part of my meal. Overall, I think this is a great place for meat-eaters, but the Falafel Burger has either got to be reworked into something decent, or scrapped and replaced. read more

Salt + Smoke - Walnut Old Fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Going the Sunday while the streets are closed for foot traffic and the week of Christmas was probably not the best time to go haha but Salt + Smoke handles the crowds like a champ!! I went with a party of 10 and we called ahead and still had to wait a bit but nonetheless we got in and enjoyed our experience. Our server Matthew killed it with the rush of big groups of people and getting our orders in and answered all of our questions. The Bestie BBQ sauce is the best (we took some home!), the fatty brisket is some of the best brisket in St. Louis and I wanted to keep eating but I was full! The trashed wings were amazing too! I would definitely come back and enjoy more things off the menu. Oh also, they have Frostie root beer which is a fave in my book. read more

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Beautiful spot. Great atmosphere. I'm a Texan so I know not to get to a BBQ joint late, but due to my flight, I did. So when they told me they were out of brisket, it was a bit rough, but I get it. Then they were out of the beer I really wanted. So I ordered two 1/4 pounds of meat: pulled chicken and pulled pork. Pulled chicken was not worth it at all. However the pulled smoked pork, was amazing, but about a third of the pork was pure fat. So no strike against them for being out of brisket but the beer and chicken, that sucked. The pork, while delicious, they should have checked what they put on the plate. All that said, the quality of the pork and the ambiance will cause me to come back through when I'm back in town - read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

SERVICE: Lovely ambience with additional outdoor seating on the side. Beautiful block to stroll up and down. Parking seems ok but also challenging during certain hours. Service was fine. Establishment was clean. FOOD: Bland and unsure why everyone enjoys it unless they only know what they know in their area. Ribs were a bit dry and regret not grabbing sauce to doctor it up. The creamed corn was tolerable and the beans were horrible in terms of taste. I thought St. Louis was known for their ribs. If so, I'm not sure how. Very disappointed. WELL: No need to return. read more

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We came here today for my big birthday dinner. We ordered Mac and cheese for kids, which they ate. My husband got ribs in sweet sauce- good thing there was sauce, rib meat was very dried out, he also got chili and corn, he enjoyed the corn. I got ribs- dry and chewy, lean brisket- ended up to be very fatty and our lovely server got me a new one, Mac and cheese- blend and very sad, popover- even more blend, fries- tasty and a random chicken wing I did not order but was hiding under the ribs. This was our first time visiting this location, definitely last. We also have not been to any locations in 2 years so we are wondering if recipes changed. read more

Great meal! Excellent ambiance with a large outdoor patio (and looks like they sometimes do outdoor live music). Food was excellent! Other than the kids pulled pork sandwich that came out with basically a huge blob of fat covering all the meat (not even my carnivore bbq-loving self would've been interested in that... let alone a kid!) - not sure how that made it by their kitchen, expeditor, and server to put in front of a child! But they quickly fixed it for us as there was plenty of service staff around. The ribs were phenomenal, along with the fries, hush puppies, mac n cheese. Basically everyone at the table loved everything they had! Of note the burger is basically a smash burger style and was a tiny patty, that one of our guests had to order a second patty. I think this can be something that is either clarified on the menu or by the server, or better yet, changed by the kitchen to be more of an actual burger. Overall great food and location and we'd definitely be back the next time we are in STL! read more

After riding 19 miles on the Katy Trail, our group of 10 were ready for some BBQ. With it being a weekend and Main Street, please make the following notes: 1. Street parking will be limited 2. There are no bike racks in front of the restaurant With it being Mother's Day weekend, we had a bit of wait but not too long. They were able to seat us in the "attic" where the fan was blowing. Our lovely waitress took our orders for water and other drinks right away. I have only been to the Delmar location so I was very impressed with the natural lighting (it's more intimate and little darker at the Delmar location) and how fast team members worked together to get our food and drinks out. This appears to be their standard that many other local restaurants could take heed to. I ordered a pineapple margarita which had a Tajín rim and was nice and refreshing. I usually get the Bestie Platter but switched it up and got a Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich. I'm not a huge fan of American Cheese but this pairing with pimento cheese layered with the brisket and tomato aioli hit the spot. The buttery bread brought it all together and was not soaked by the sauces etc. My side was beef fat fries (fries cooked in tallow) that I shared with those who had never had any and they were delighted. I didn't ordered anything else because I had the ITIS (instant sleepiness from good food) so I had to walk around Main to get some energy. I love Salt + Smoke read more

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Great good and cozy atmosphere. It was so good we ate here 2x during a short trip. Awesome location to east delicious food and then take a walk on Main Street...especially around Christmas! read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

This place is called Salt & Smoke. I didn't find either of those two things there. Meat was under seasoned but smothered in sauce, the sides also had no seasoning, bland food, for a bar b que joint it was very underwhelming. Maybe something there is good, I just didn't experience it. read more

I have dined at this location many times and have always been pleased with the quality and flavor of the offerings...but not today! We came in for lunch on a chilly Friday and I ordered the two item brisket and rib plate. Both meats were dry, over-cooked and tasteless! You may not have the traffic during winter to serve a freshly prepared product, but this was unacceptable! Take heed, management, if you can't put out a consistent product, you should consider a seasonal closure. At the very least you need to step up your game! read more

Salt + Smoke - Two meat combo with brisket and ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

We've been patrons of Salt+Smoke since it only had one small location on Delmar years ans year ago. We visited Friday (3/28/25) and couldn't find any photos of the fried pickles so we thought, "what the heck" and ordered em anyway so we could provide yall with some! The white cheddar mac is an absolute must have. If you've been here and haven't had it, you're missing out! The meat is always tender, flavorful and the perfect base for their homemade sauces should you choose to use them (they aren't really needed but theyre there for a reason!). I typically order the pulled pork sandwich but we had a gift card so I figured why not go bigger...and I was STUFFED..couldn't even finish the sides (which made me sad because theyre that good lol). My husband always appreciates how the ribs aren't extra for the combo and has grown to love smoked wings, so those two options are perfect for anyone who feels the same way. The food ALWAYS comes out SO fast, to the point where we almost try to bide a little time ordering so mom and dad can be out a little longer! Lol Anywho, If youre looking for great bbq that's consistently great, fast service and maybe even a cute patio, this is the place for you! read more

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