Historical street, outdoor seating with great weather, good food, and prompt service! What more can you ask for from a restaurant. Perfectly located in the center of South Main Street, this restaurant offered great and tasty food. The burnt ends were a perfect appetizer and the bestie combo was great for sharing. Definitely will be coming back here when we visit Missouri again. read more

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Food was OK .Service was great. Atmosphere was different. They had an outside patio inside and they had an upstairs where you could reserve for a party or any type of gathering. read more

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You know, they say that a dog is man's best friend. Personally, I disagree. For one, I don't think that anyone who would call themselves my best friend would chew on our crown molding. That's just not what friends do. But that's neither here nor there. Man's real best friend is meat. On my journey to St. Louis for a short stint, I decided to really take in the famous song. "Meat me in St. Louis", and just give it a more real feeling. I did not enticed this trip with new acquaintances. No, instead, I decided to be met as the carnivore I am with a glorious plate of meat. Being here on Martin Luther King Jr. day, didn't help my selection process, as this was one of the few places that was open, but the reviews were stout, and I hadn't eaten anything all day. I elected to go for a half pound of brisket, and a half rack of ribs. Much like anything in this world, something is only as good as what's available to be paired up with it. In this case, that brings us to our sauce review to begin. At this establishment, there are four sauces to choose from. There is a sweet selection, a spicy/tangy selection, a sauce named "I can't even", and another that is simply a mistake. Let's be 100% clear. The Lord doesn't make mistakes, but if He did, it would be that mustard and cats exist on this planet. No one's life was ever better, because of a cat, and no meat was ever better because mustard was applied. I tried the other three, just because I know I needed to give the people what they really want. Let's start with the spicy. Now, I'm not Mr. spice, but if this sauce was spicy, then I have to resign to the fact that I was left wanting. My taste buds weren't titillated as well I was expecting them to be. My sinuses were not teased, nor were they perplexed in any way. Calling this sauce is spicy sauce, seems somewhat of a crime, and immediately reduced this review down an entire star. Not only that, but they named one of their sauces "I can't even". First of all, challenge accepted. I can, and I did. Both this sauce, and the sweet sauce were made with both taste and naming convention in mind purely for the white woman. That's not to say that the sauces were basic bitch, but I'm also not not saying that. Maybe their species flock to these like geese in January, but I wasn't impressed. Now, let's get to the meet itself. Was I met? I would say so, but I can't give an astounding review on this meat itself. I did feel encountered, but I didn't feel warmly welcomed by this meat. Yes, the ribs did fall right off the bone, but by the end of the meal, I wasn't graciously asking for them to fall straight down my mouth. I could go on, but I was expecting so much more based on reviews that I had read. The brisket was lean, but it was "mean" enough to challenge me as a consumer. Maybe folks in this part of the country just aren't as critical with their meat. Maybe they're under the impression that meat should be simple in its taste, or its mouth feel. I do not believe in either of these prepositions. I believe if I'm going to spend $30 on a meal, I should be whisked away in a frenzy of flavor. I should be tastefully taken by what I encounter, and this meat had a rather shy feeling about it. Don't think me harsh, but this was a bashfully bland barbecue. On a sidenote, the server kept calling me his friend. Dude, I don't know you. I'm simply not your friend. By the end of the meal, I was expecting him to ask me to help him move, which real friends don't do anyway. It's just one of those things that can be frustrating. Maybe he thought I was the kind of guy that would be super interested in him, and he needed to reinforce the fact that I'd always be in the "friend zone" with him. I digress. My ring was visible, and I only bat for one team. Really I only bat for one person. I won't dive further into what is clearly an opportunity to explore the euphemism behind the bat itself. All in all, am I mad about what I just experienced? No. No, I'm not. But based on the reviews, I thought this was going to be my BBQ journey to Niagara Falls. I wanted to fly there, and be there for a while. Taking in both smoke and salt. However, when one is expecting a glorious waterfall, it can feel even more disappointing when that experience amounts to a cute little spring, slowly dripping from a mountain side. read more

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

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In retrospect I feel somewhat to blame myself for the low score on this review. I went in about an hour before they were closing looking for some dinner. I was traveling through St Louis and was recommended I stop here by a very good friend since I'm a BBQ fan and at home pit master in training. The outside patio is huge and at night it was spectacular looking. I was excited to sit outside and enjoy the evening. When I checked in with the host I informed him I was running solo. He surveyed the patio and then asked if i would mind sitting at the bar inside. I shrugged and said I guess. There were open tables but I also understand at this hour people are going home and clearing tables. He directed me on how to get to the bar, so I went inside. Sitting in the bar area was not bad at all. Monday Night Football was on so I thought I'd watch that and eat in the air-conditioning. A nice secondary option to the patio I thought, and waited for the bartender to check on me. In the meantime a service team member came by and asked me what I wanted to drink. I asked for Sweet Tea and he brought that back to me and let me know the bartender would be right with me. I was in no rush I said and was just enjoying the TV. Boy was the bartender BUSY! Bouncing around from guest to guest at the bar and then in the bar dining area. Swooped by and let me know what they were out of and what the special side off the day was. I ordered a 3 meat plate with pulled pork, brisket burnt ends and spare ribs. The food came out way faster than expected which was a nice surprise. Like 2 minutes or something. Really quick. Unfortunately most everything was so-so. The popover was tough and crunchy on top as well as lukewarm. The beans were just OK in my opinion and were the only item on my plate that was hot/warm. The 3 meats were all pretty lukewarm but did taste pretty good. The Beef Fat Fries were pretty average and needed more seasoning. I sampled all the BBQ sauces that were on the table and enjoyed all of them except the Mustarolina. Not my jam but that's fine. I'm sure others would love it. So the bottom line is I'm sure at the right times the food is hot and delicious, that was just not my experience. Disappointing because of the recommendation and reviews on Yelp, but I also understand that I went in pretty late. I don't think that should be an excuse for food not being hot but I am also a realist and understand that is what can happen when you near closing. I'll try them again if I'm ever in the area as this was obviously not their best effort. Edit: Had the worst heartburn the night of eating here. read more

Loaded Beef Fat Fries were to die for! That Alabama Ranch- WOW!!! Our entrees came out cold. That was disappointing- although flavor was good. Service was excellent! The outdoor seating, koi pond- beautiful! We had the pulled pork & brisket sandwiches. read more

Salt + Smoke - Loaded Beef Fat Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Had to have sweet tea with my BBQ, so they had a cocktail for it, but it was a touch too sour and not enough alcohol or tea. The brisket was pretty good, but the bread is a little much. The Mac n cheese was to die for. Just enough cheese and cracker crunch. The trashed ribs (not pictured) were the BEST. I'd go back for those. read more

Salt + Smoke - Brisket Sandwich and mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Food is great and the service is even better! They even let my five year old feed the fish! We will be back to try more soon. This time we had: pulled chicken with beef fat fries, smoked salmon with brisket chili, blt with potato salad and cherry smoked chicken wings with creamed corn and deviled eggs for an app. Everything was excellent! read more

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Covid Review The outdoor patio is open with a lot of tables. Pick your seat and grab a menu at the front. After deciding on which mouth watering bbq meal you want to enjoy, head up to the outdoor counter. You will pay as you order. They will call your name when your yummy food is ready. The food is packaged in a brown bag. Don't forget to ask for sauce if needed. I have had the brisket and pulled pork. They are both equally delicious. I always go with the Mac n cheese for a side. You can't go wrong. It's so good! I also bought a refreshing Big Shark Lemon Radler from Urban Chestnut. It paired nicely with my bbq. read more

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

Good food and service. Walked in with party of three, ate outside on the patio and had a great time only issue was they were out of brisket. Oh well read more

Read my lips...Order the Mac and Cheese. This Ritz Cracker White Cheddar masterpiece is great the day it is made and even better as leftovers. Salt and Smokes take on Mac and Cheese must be tasted to believe how delicious it is. This Mac and Cheese is perfect along side smoked meats and other stand out side dishes. My favorite thing to order is the Bestie Combo - Two Meats, Two Sides, and a Cheddar Jalapeno Popover. It is hard to choose between the Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, and Lean Brisket, I love them all. The meat has just the perfect amount of smoked flavor. This meat does not need sauce it stands on its own, but house made BBQ sauces are all nice and can be a good dipping sauce for Fries as well. I always have leftovers, which make a perfect second dinner. The best part of this location is the tiered patio seating. I love all of the Salt and Smokes in the St. Louis Area and will return soon. read more

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My husband and I chose S+S after reading many reviews and bloggers say that this is a great place to get BBQ. I so wish we could agree, but we just cannot. We had a very rare opportunity to "slow down" after taking my brother to airport. We wanted to sit outside, enjoy the weather, the street sounds and relax. Ordered: Beef fat loaded fries (as my meal vs appetizer) 3 meat combo: brisket/pulled pork and ribs 2 sides: white cracker mac/slaw Water Local IPA beer- was pretty good/would order again Pros: Brisket/burnt ends had good smoke flavor Mac n chz the middle was good- The beef fat fries were good- (personally, I think it needed more cheese sauce, as the top fries had a little bit of cheese sauce on it, but nothing on the bottom ones.) Food was out fast (pro & con) Cons: Size of Burnt ends: 3 small cubes Ribs- overdone and dry - honestly I don't think they should have been served. They were the small ribs at the very end of the rack and they were dry and shriveled up.. Portion size of beef fat fries- for $10 we expected them to be a decent size, (not about a medium Mcdonalds size fry) Food was out less than 5 minutes after we ordered. No time to relax. Which was VERY frustrating. Extra info: Sat on patio near the water feature. I probably ate three or four gnats as I was eating my dinner. I think it was due to the fact we were sitting next to the water feature. I was miserable as the gnats were swarming my face. I would swat them away, and the waitress would look at me and not say a word. As well as, the waitress came by three times, did not refill our water, but did ask if he wanted another beer. I do hope the waitresses are made to share their tips with the people who brought us the food, and the people who cleaned up the dishes. The waitress did none of that. As a matter fact, she said all she had to do was push a button- that she doesn't do the food/dishes. Great for her- but share the tip then. Overall, we think that the brisket is what they're good at and the macaroni. If we are in the area would we go again? No, we don't think so. We do not believe the $48/tip what we paid was worth what we received. read more

The food is always amazing. Burnt ends with house made sauces are fantastic. Just watch your head when you sit along the wall. You might knock your noggin if you're not careful. read more

Came in for lunch today with a group of four, including two children. I've had the food before, for takeout, but I've never eaten in the restaurant. It had been a while since I had it and I didn't think it was great (or worth the price) the last few times I had it, this time was no different. I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and corn relish, with the fries and mac. I did not enjoy the flavor of the relish and the pimento cheese on the sandwich had no flavor. The consistency and presentation of the Mac n cheese but again, there was no flavor. A great Mac allows you to taste the sharpness of the cheese and the only flavor I've consistently found in their mac is from the crackers on top. My table mate ordered the hush puppies and when they came out they were gooey, wet and undercooked inside. The waitress brought out a replacement. However after we paid, as we were walking out the door, she grabbed us and gave us some cash back because we were charged a second time for the replacement hush puppies. My table mate is a foodie as well as pregnant, she really loves food. Enjoys trying new things and savoring in the flavors. She was not impressed and I was embarrassed for even suggesting it for lunch (because I'm local and she's not from the area, not because I enjoyed the food previously). The only decent thing about the entire experience was the service and the atmosphere, to a point. They sat us right next to the door and it was cold and windy out. I realize they want to make money off as many tables as they can, but they should clear some of the tables in the front near the door to make room for some of their heaters. read more

Our server, Sydney, was amazing!! She constantly checked on us, and was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great experience. I hope she is our server every time we come back here!!! read more

First time at this location and it was a positive experience. The location has a fantastic looking outdoor space with plenty of seating on several levels. Inside the house they are able to use both floors and seat quite a few customers. I chose the 1/2 Kale Crunch Salad and added smoked salmon. It was a perfect lunch for me. The salmon had a nice flavor and the salad was very fresh and filling. Hubby tried the brisket plate and chose the brisket chili and the potato salad as his sides. He enjoyed everything on his plate. The staff was friendly and attentive and we would love to come back and spend some time in their beautiful outdoor space when the weather permits. read more

Making this short: 1) food is great. I have tried several off the menu and this is just my second visit! Brisket is awesome! 1) Server was very attentive, helpful and personable (Louis was the server on our second visit and he was great!). 3) and the only take away, is this restaurant should put a more friendly and customer oriented hostess/greeter/seater. Twice now that I have been to this place and had two different hostesses that barely greeted us, looked like they couldn't be bothered and wanted to be anywhere but there. Minus the hostess issue, this place is going to be a yummy go-to for bbq! read more

Salt + Smoke - Just what we had today for lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

This patio is epic! Read some reviews and decided to give this place a try. Alexis provided friendly service and even had recommendations to help us decide. Settled on the 2 meat plate with pork and brisket burnt ends. Yes to both!! My favorite was the brisket with the perfect smoke and crispiness. It didn't even need bbq sauce but we tried a few anyway. Highly recommend the Mac n cheese, wasn't a huge fan of the coleslaw but figured we would give it a whirl because why not. As for the popover, holy moly this was good. I mean you can't go wrong with bacon and cheddar. read more

Everyone ranted and raved about this place so I decided to try it out. I may have high BBQ standards being from Texas, but at least please serve the food hot. I was disappointed but maybe it was an off night. I'll try to give them another shot when I'm back in town. read more

Came here right when they opened on a Sunday. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and was surprised the corn relish on top was a big chunk of mayo with some corn in it. Didn't like this much. The brisket chili was ok. Basically just 2 flavors, beans and brisket. I'd rank this mid level. Edible but not really anything I would go out my way to get again. My wife got the brisket platter and said it was ok. She'd get it again. The popover was really good, unique and good cook quality on it. The creamed corn was like a street corn flavor. Not bad - lots of seasoning. Mac and cheese was lacking seasoning and kind of bland overall. I didn't care for any of the BBQ sauces. I had to mix the "my sweet bestie" with the "hotangy" to get something with some flavor and a little heat. Still missed the mark for me. read more

We ordered a lot here, but the dish that stood out to me the most was the fried ravioli!! I had fried ravioli at another place in Missouri, but this place really made it much better!! The sauce inside was awesome, and the dipping sauce was great! We also ordered Hush Puppies, Green beans, Macaroni and Cheese, lots of meat, and a small vegetable soup. The green beans were quite good, and the butter then came with the Hush Puppies was DELICIOUS. Everything else was quite okay to me. It was a great meal. I would advise against ordering the vegetable soup though, as it was very small and not delicious like everything else. read more

Salt + Smoke - Some meet, macaronis and cheese, hush puppies, fried ravioli, and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

My teenage daughters chose this venue for dinner tonight. St. Charles main street is lit up beautifully. We sat near the bar at a high top table, which is NEVER my choice, but actually very comfortable. The bartender was our waiter and so attentive we didn't want for anything. We ordered pulled pork, Caesar salads, creamed corn, man n cheese, popovers, deviled eggs, and potato salad. The food tasted great and came out quickly even though the place was quite busy. Great time. Will return. read more

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A bit pricey, but the food was great. They have good servers and the space looks nice. They also have some sauces out on the table so that you don't have to request the sauces (unless they're running low or don't have the one you want out). Went with a friend and it was a nice meal to hold us over until dinner. read more

Stopped in late afternoon after touring Lindenwood with my son. It was warm outside so we opted for indoor seating. Cute outdoor patio and inside! Our waiter was quick to visit and take our orders. We shared a burnt ends sandwich, kale crisp salad and toasted pimento raviolis. My son didn't love the raviolis but I thought they were delicious-especially with the dipping sauce! Burnt ends was great. Old fashioned did not disappoint! I especially loved trying the sauces in the table with it! If he goes to Lindenwood we'll be back!! read more

Salt + Smoke - Walnut old fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Skip it. Was looking forward to some good barbecue but sadly wasn't able to find any here. Tried the pulled pork but it was dry and thick. Sauces were fine, Cole slaw was just cabbage and vinegar so that was sad. The beans were very good, the only thing decent. Hush puppies were dry, pickles were fine. They should look into smoking their meat prior to someone placing an order as well. 4 pulled port sandwiches took over 35 minutes to come out and it the place had less than 10 active tables. So I guess food and service were bad and I'll never go back again. read more

I'm amazed by the high ratings Salt + Smoke have. When we arrived a bit after opening we had a little wait because the host was also a server. When we were seated our server came over immediately to take our drink order. So, I ordered the deviled eggs, burger and Mac-n-cheese all of which were bland. It was extremely disappointing. It seems like there was not a pinch of salt used in anything. I've never had a flavorless deviled egg until now. The burger was slathered with thousand island dressing and grilled onions but the ground meat had zero seasoning. Then, there was the Mac-n-cheese with ritz crackers....it was very creamy but yet again flavorless and WTH are there Ritz crackers in it? I think the Ritz may have given it a touch of sweetness but I'd prefer salt and pepper over sweet crackers. What a waste of calories, I didn't bother eating most of it except the eggs. Our server was nice and attentive but I'd rather have good food and bad service than bad food with good service. I'm not even interested in going back to try other menu items. read more

Stopped here for a bite with a friend. Outdoor seating we love. Service was great that day. I had the pulled chicken with beans. All delicious as usual. Will be back and would recommend to anyone. read more

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

Authentic no monosodium glutamate in food. Smoke their butts every Tuesday at 1pm giggity !

Went for lunch with my wife and our dog. We love the enormous patio on a nice day. Our service was good. I always love the deviled eggs with smoked bacon appetizer. My wife had the kale salad with cherry smoked salmon and really enjoyed it. Lots of dried apricot, spiced walnuts. I ordered the 3 meat plate. Brisket, ribs, rib tips. With pit beans and the beef tallow French fries. The popover was light and tender. The ribs were good. The rib tips were over smoked and very dry. The brisket was flavorful, but definitely not freshly smoked. It was definitely a reheat and a tad dry. This was not our best food visit, but it wasn't bad. We have had better experiences with the food in the past, so we will chalk it up to a first busy weekend day of the season. Here's to better food next time. We aren't giving up from one so so food experience. Other times have been better. read more

Loved the ambiance. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. The place was super nicely set-up. I prefer night time as the lights and outside patio is a must experience! The brisket is a must order! This place will not disappoint. Gem in St Charles totally recommend!! read more

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POWERFUL COMBO of both great location in quaint downtown St Charles along the banks of the Missouri River and AMAZING BBQ the beef fat fries are so good The popover is a monster White cheddar Mac with ritz cracker crumble The bean Then the BBQ! Seriously I about blacked out. read more

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7pm on a Saturday night and we were able to squeeze in a table for 12! Be warned, service is so fast that they started to bring food before even all our orders were taken. Crazy! read more

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Not overwhelmed and not underwhelmed, just whelmed at this BBQ place we had heard folks raving about. Called ahead for seating on a Saturday and we were told it would be about 30 minutes. When we checked in, a young, clueless young man could not find us on the list so we found us for him. He said probably about 30 more minutes.....try 60. We walked up and down the charming old St Charles area and bounced into a few shops but eventually made it back and finally got a table upstairs, although the people seating us acted like they were doing us a favor. Our server was also fairly unfriendly. Very loud upstairs and hard to hold a conversation. Eventually got our orders in. I ordered a wheat beer that arrived about 10 minutes later, and about a minute after that our food. Felt fairly rushed. I got a two meat plate with wings that were by far the highlight of the meal, and burnt ends that were pretty fatty and not nearly as good as the burnt ends I've had elsewhere. Impossible to hold the BBQ sauce bottles without getting sauce all over my hands--like they had been cleaned three days ago. Side dishes for me were the baked beans that were OK, and I requested extra crispy fries that were not all that crispy. Side dish highlight was the Mac and cheese that my friends ordered.....very good. So If you go, you'll probably have a wait, don't expect overly friendly service, get the wings and the Mac and cheese. It was OK but definitely not great. read more

Very very good service, nice pleasant ambiance. Very good and delicious food. Highly recommend.

I didn't like the ribs, they were too dry overcooked and the Mack and cheese was bad . The service was good but I pass .

They never disappoint! The brisket is always tender and juicy. Try their beef fat fries, delicious! Thank's Salt + Smoke! read more

I have been here a few times in the past few months. With family and with friends. The brisket sandwich and kale salad is to die for! My favorite bbq is a piece of meat that was smoked so perfectly it doesn't need bbq sauce. And this is for sure the spot. All the different types of meat I have tried here are so well smoked and well balanced you need nothing on it. That in my opinion is the sign of great bbq. read more

Great experience the first time we dined in but ordered a delivery a few days later. Inside is really nice and service was good. It was a holiday so they were busy - didn't even occur to us because we don't go out for that kind of holiday. I would have been happier if they'd just cancelled our order because what we received was gross. Very clearly quickly thrown in boxes and charged for items we didn't receive/ they didn't care to remedy this when we called because they were busy. Paying for crappy meals really sucks at this price point and then to be gaslit when we called was the icing on top. read more

Love the fact that that have a very detailed allergy menu (dairy, eggs, gluten, onion and garlic, etc.) read more

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

Food was good but not the best. Sugarfire or Pappy's is better for bbq. Otherwise sandwiches and beers are good. I found a big bone in my pulled pork sandwich. read more

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We came here on a Sunday evening. They have a huge patio and it was a pretty nice evening. We waited 30 minutes, which is what the host said we'd probably wait. They have kid menus that they can color and make into hats, so kept our kids busy for a few minutes. We got served right away and ordered food and drinks. I got the brisket and discovered burnt ends were an option so I got those! I chose Mac and cheese for my two sides. My kids also got man and cheese and fries. They didn't like the mac and cheese though, too fancy for them, mind you, they eat the kraft mac and cheese. I loved this mac and cheese. My husband got wings. Our food came out super fast, before we even got our beverages. Service was stellar but after that it disappeared. My brisket was very dry and disappointing. I wished I chose the fatty brisket instead of burnt ends, but burnt ends are not supposed to be dry and tough... we say around for a while waiting to pay the bill with our kids getting antsy. I had higher hopes. The town is super cute though. read more

Salt + Smoke - Burnt ends with mac and cheese and a popover. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri