We ended up just ordering a bunch of apps - ribs, wings, pickles, ravioli, popovers. Everything was really good. I'd say the ribs were my favorite and the popovers were super different and cool. For the pickles I did like that there were two different kinds. All in all a great meal, I'd probably go again if I were in town and close, but wouldn't drive out of my way to go. read more

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We enjoyed lunch out on their patio. The food was good, atmosphere was awesome (despite some pesky flies), and our server was helpful and attentive. We started with the deviled eggs and hush puppies. The hush puppies were a bit more dense and drier than expected. The deviled eggs with bacon were really flavorful but portion sizes were small (3 egg halves). For our main meal, I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with a side of sweet potato chips. Served with coleslaw and pickles on top, the meat was tender and flavorful. I kept mixing their mustard and their sweet offering sauce (something like: Your Best Friend). My husband had the two meat platter and went with burnt ends and pulled pork. My daughter had the pulled pork platter. Both had the same two sides: Mac and cheese and chili. Both of them thought meat was awesome. They wished the chili had more liquid to it - it was more like beans and meat. The Mac and cheese was ok. read more

Salt + Smoke - Patio dining area. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

I first discovered Salt + Smoke at the Q in the Lou BBQ festival a few years back. I sampled the brisket there and have been hooked ever since. After that, I would drive out to the Delmar Loop location when I could, just to get some more tasty brisket. But due to distance and an inconvenient location for me, it was not as often as I would have liked. Then, last Fall I saw a sign on the building in St. Charles that S + S was coming Spring 2019. Prayers do get answered! I've been to this location several times now. It is busy every time. The outdoor seating is a very nice touch. The food is consistent with what I remember from the original location. If you are a fan of BBQ, do yourself a huge favor and check out Salt + Smoke! read more

Salt + Smoke - The sauce line up - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Came here on a random weekday and was seated immediately. We opted for outside, and were sat near a fire pit (for warmth in the April weather). I chose 2 appetizers: the deviled eggs with bacon and burnt end toasted ravs ; so my total came out to about $17 plus tax and tip. My friend chose the brisket plate and was kind enough to let me have a bite & I gotta say, the brisket was juicy and flavorful. For his 2 sides, he chose the white cheddar cracker Mac (which was okay) and the seasonal side which was a buffalo chicken pasta salad (a big fan of this one). The deviled eggs with bacon were delicious, as most deviled eggs are. I will always order them when I see them on a menu, and these didn't disappoint. The burn end toasted ravs were pretty decent too, I especially enjoyed the dipping sauce they were served with. I hoped they would be a little juicier on the inside, but hey it's fried meat, its always going to be good! Service was friendly and prompt through the whole meal. I'd go back if I was in the area and searching for a good meal. read more

Salt + Smoke - Deviled Eggs & Burnt End Toasted Ravs - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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The popovers were amazing, the mac and cheese was also really good. The fries were possibly my favorite part and I'm not usually a fry lover. My pork was very fatty and I there was a good portion that was inedible. It may have also been because we were there near the end of the night. They also started cleaning the glass right by our table as we were eating dinner, so we had a strong smell of Windex while we ate. read more

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

Another quaint establishment where the ambiance and service were excellent. Loved the signage that directed us exactly where to go to get checked in. Not necessarily a dog lover but it highly recommend for those who like to stop somewhere to eat while during a dog walk. Couldn't believe how quickly we got our food. As another reviewer said, the macaroni and cheese lacked the strong cheese flavor I was expecting and I prefer a little more dill flavor in my potato salad. A little salt and pepper would have helped. The beans were excellent as were the fried chicken skins. Our brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were tender and had good flavor. Sauces were good; but being more from the south, we prefer a little thicker sauce. Also loved that there was plenty of food to share between two of us. We even had to take the amazing pecan pie home because we were so full. One slice was plenty for two people. Loved the extra pecans. Again I loved we were able to park our extended bed dually pickup just a block from restaurant. This was closer than we've had to park even we were parking in restaurant parking. read more

Great food with a wide variety of bbq delicacies. Service was friendly and extremely fast! Outdoor seating was great and added to the downtown St Charles feel. Highly recommend!! read more

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

Great food,atmosphere, service, and unique cocktails .Patio was beautiful. My husband and I were on a BBQ quest, and this was our top choice. read more

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We had a Great to go experience. They were very Covid sensitive and that was a real plus. The bar was empty at the moment so I was able to sit and have a bourbon at a bar for the first time in a year. Wow! We ordered brisket and a BLT. Perfect packaging. Thank you! Everyone at the front of the house was fantastic. Looking forward to a return where we can stay and have some fun. read more

Salt + smoke has to seriously be one of my favorite restaurants ever. Everything I get there is delicious and have never had a bad meal. Their smoked wings and Mac & cheese are must-haves for me watch time I visit. We love that they offer both indoor and outdoor seating, especially when the weather is nice. All of the staff are super friendly and really want the customers to have a good experience. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 - smoked wings and bologna, white cheddar Mac and cheese, beef fat fries - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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We arrived about 2:00 on a Sunday afternoon, there was no wait, so it was perfect timing. We started with the fried pickles. I love me some fried pickles. This was an odd mix of coins, half spears and the mini sweet gherkins. I prefer the dill coins/chips/what have you. And the flax seed mayo was good, but gimme straight up ranch dressing for dipping. I got a plate with smoked chicken, the Mac n cheese and pickled beets (seasonal). The sides were delish! The chicken had a good flavor. There are 4 or 5 sauces on the table. The mustard sauce was my favorite. They are thin, so little cups or an extra plate would be nice, so it doesn't end up on everything. The popover was so so good. Warm. Flakey. A unique addition to the meal, though I don't think it was bacon cheddar like the menu stated, but I'd eat any flavor. I had high expectations for Salt + Smoke. Lots a buzz about town. But I wasn't bowled over. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I'm not in a hurry to get back (though I want to try those t-ravs). I do love the building on Main Street, it's an inviting space. The staff was friendly. They support Lucky brand soft drinks! read more

Salt + Smoke - Pulled chicken plate with Mac n cheese, seasonal pickled beets and a popover. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

This was review was based upon my experience on a Monday night. Service was a little slow, but the food was amazing. My boyfriend and I split the 3 meats that came with 2 sides and a pop over. My favorite was definitely the pulled pork. The brisket was a little fatty for my liking. The ribs had a nice rub and were very flavorful. The sides were decent sizes as well. The brisket chili was great. I actually liked that better than the brisket alone. The Mac and cheese was very creamy and had saltines crushed on top. We had some meat leftover as well! My friend let me try a bite of her burger and fries as well. The fries were super nice and crispy. Super cute patio. I recommend! read more

Hate to say it, but not for all people if you know what I'm saying. Waiting a long time only to watch people be seated ahead of me. read more

Delicious BBQ! Generous portions. The burnt end brisket is outstanding! Our waitress Rosie was friendly and efficient. If you are in the area stop by! read more

A bbq place that charges for sauces? You use to place bottles on the table making for a fun bbq experience to mix your mediocre sauces together. But to charge a customer spending 40$ for sauce over 2 types is ridiculous. They still put ketchup and mustard bottles on the table so I don't want to hear none that covid bs. Portions small on the 4 plate bestie compared to other local places with same style plates (portions use to be bigger) Sad will not be coming back until they decide not to charge for sauces or put sauces back on table. read more

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

Sat outside on the patio for a lovely day. I wanted to try a lot of meat so my I got a 3 meat platter and my brother the 2 meat. The ribs and smoked wings were phenomenal! I wasn't too impressed with the burnt ends, brisket, or pulled pork. The fries were delicious and the Mac n cheese was good. Definitely would go back. read more

Salt + Smoke - 3 meat and 2 meat platter - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

There are things you don't know about us - most topically, we love ribs. As of today, we love these ribs! We got them dry, but a variety of sauces were available, that were tasty, too. These ribs stick to your...well, you know. It's simple math. read more

Best barbecue and ribs my sons ever had! Whenever they're in town, we have to go to Salt + Smoke! Great ribs, brisket, chicken and the sides are terrific too! read more

Food was amazing the service was also great. I ate by the bar, Paul was the bartender he was awesome helping pair my meal with a drink. He also took the time to tell me what to do around town since I'm from jersey. The ambiance was also nice very modern but also barn style almost looked like a speakeasy. read more

Salt + Smoke - 1/4 Rib Tips Brisket Plate White Cheddar Cracker Mac- - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Absolutely delicious food. Best burger for miles around! Atmosphere was perfect. Service was amazing. Highly recommend!!! read more

Went for lunch on Wednesday. Seated immediately. Food menu had limited choices but included vegan and pescatarian options at a BBQ place. Ordered the kids cheeseburger and fries, brisket sandwich with green bean and tomato salad, brisket burnt end and ribs with pit beans and creamed corn, and kale salad with cherry smoked salmon. Everything was delicious and well prepared. The salad was the best I have ever had a place known for its meat! Picky pre-teen wanted the recipe for the burger and fries. We'll be back next time we are in the area. Outdoor space looks like a lot of fun when the weather is warmer. read more

Burnt ends toasted ravioli. The best best best app around! Wings amazing. Ribs are the bomb. Love everything really! read more

WOW! I would absolutely come to Salt + Smoke BBQ again when coming through St Louis! Loved the small cottage like location in St Charles, felt like I was being invited in to someone's farmhouse for lunch. Our server was so kind, had great conversations about what brought us in and gave recommendations on food. He was extremely attentive and brought refills of drinks before ever even thinking about asking. The fried chicken skins? TO DIE FOR! I would come back just to eat multiple plates of that. Both plates had amazing food, lots of options for sides and all for a reasonable price. Wish we could get bbq this good in Colorado! PS, I long for the cola they carry! read more

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Absolutely amazing. I ordered via Uber eats the burnt ends, white cheddar Mac, and toasted burnt end toasted ravioli. Everything was so flavorful the meat was tender, juicy , flavorful with the perfect Char. The max was creamy deliciousness and the toasted raviolis were a perfect contrast of Flavor and texture read more

Dropped in before a concert last night and wanted to give a shout out to our fabulous waiter. We sat inside and he was the waiter plus bartender for the entire inside. He was SO WONDERFUL and attentive. Hands down the best service my friend and I have ever received. Given the circumstance that he was mostly alone, I was expecting to be rushed and treated with an attitude but that was not the case at all. Thank you so much for contributing to a wonderful evening with my friend! (Food was great as always) read more

First thing, Grub Hub is trash! But... Salt & Smoke is legit! Grub Hub could not provide a receipt for my order. This was a work related expense. I spent over 1.5 hour on-line and on the phone and Grub Hub would drop me, call me and lose me, etc. I finally just called the restaurant and a kind employee found my order and emailed it to me in less than 5 minutes. This is the type of service that goes miles with people like myself. Also, the burnt ends were a huge hit. Thanks Salt + Smoke St. Charles! I read more

The food is delicious! If you like spicy, try the smoked wings with buffalo. Brisket is succulent. Great atmosphere and if you can, eat on the patio! Wow! Definitely better than some of the other bbq restaurants around town. Good friendly service too! read more

Very disappointing lunch this week. Portions were not adequate for the price. I had a 2 meat plate with wings and burnt ends. The 4 wings were tasty. That was the highlight of the meal. Mac and cheese only tasted like the cracker topping, no cheese flavor at all. The burnt ends were not good ( I've had them all over Kansas City and these are not up to par) plus there was only 3 small dry pieces of them on the plate. I used to have business lunches at the Loop location and it was always good so this was really disappointing to say the least. I will say that our server was excellent through the meal. read more

Salt + Smoke - Two meat platter? - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Excellent food including probably the best barbecue sauce I have ever tasted. We went during the Christmas Traditions celebration and they even had outdoor seating around fire pits that was just perfect. All enjoyed. read more

Atmosphere and service were both fine, but we thought the food was overpriced for what we had ordered

We're in town to visit some friends and they picked this restaurant because it's centrally located among all our friends. It's a cold Wednesday night and it's still pretty busy, downstairs we're full but we're seated upstairs right away. The service was good, fast and attentive, the only problem is the food, my husband had the 4 meats plate and I had Cesar salad with pulled chicken, my pulled chicken was dry and flavorless; of the 4 meats my husband had, only the brisket was good, the pulled pork was dry, ribs too, chicken wings were a bit dry and not much favor. Our friends also said they had better at their other location. I don't know if it's their off day or they were near closing time and gave us leftovers. Anyway, not a satisfying experience. read more

Worst takeout experience ever last night. My husband, Mr. Easygoing, said "Never Going Back!" For a dinner for three, we ordered online through GrubHub via Yelp. I'm always in charge of placing the order. I sent hubby on his way when the order was about ready. He arrived to pick up the order. He saw 4-5 bags of food there, but no one paid any attention to him. He asked if his food was ready and was told there was no order up. Finally, after 25 minutes, he texted me. I sent him the order number. The order had been there the entire time. When he got home, here's what we found: - hot food was cold - Caesar salad w/dressing on side was soggy - no BBQ sauce w/ any of the 3 meals - no utensils or napkins - Chewy potato chips I was so disappointed. Here's the good news. I called GrubHub's support line and was able to get a full refund (after they first offered me $10 off my next meal.) What a disappointing experience. We really want to support restaurants in this difficult time, but it's also important that they still work to provide good service. Letting food just sit that someone else worked hard to prepare, and not paying attention to the details of the order is poor teamwork. Sorry, S+S. We're done. read more

We stopped for lunch. My son has a brisket sandwich, and he said it was delicious. The serving sizes are generous and the sauces are good. In had a Caesar salad and pimento cheese toasted ravioli. Also very good. We ate outside and the water feature was relaxing. read more

Salt + Smoke - Outdoor seating. Brisket sandwich and hush puppies. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Always delicious. Great service and great food. The hush puppies with the honey butter are my favorite

Great food and service. Wanted a taste of the famous St. Louis style and got great recommendations

This place was awesome!!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The pulled pork, ribs, and smoked wings were sooo good. Along with the mac & cheese! Our food was at our table not even 5 minutes after ordering. Our server was attentive and quick to satisfy our requests. And the portions you get for the price are well worth it. Not only is the location walking distance from The Arch & Downtown, we were able to sit with a direct view to the Busch Stadium which was amazing for it being our first time in STL!! We would definitely eat here again! read more

Salt + Smoke - My Pulled Pork sandwich, and my bf's Ribs + Smoked Wings. Sooo yummy!! - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Got 4 stars for food, but would give our waiter a 1 star. 2 couples in our section walked out while we were eating because of the waiter not paying attention. My mom asked for a straw and took about 5 minutes. Never asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. My mom had to ask him when he was at the table next to us. I needed a refill but didn't bring me any. They had a food runner brining out food so he wasn't busy with that. He just didn't seem to care. If I were to get him again as a waiter I would ask for a different table. read more

The outside patio is an excellent option to eat outside. They have gas fire pits set up and will keep you warm while eating an amazing dinner. I love a great outdoor area, and this one for sure takes the cake. My bestie and I shared a "bestie" combo. Choice of 2, 3 or 4 meat choices, two sides and a roll. We had the shredded pork, tips, and the jalapeño bologna. So good. The Mac and cheese was a bit bland, the sweet potato ships are so good too. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. read more

Salt + Smoke - Menu Nov 2020 - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Really surprised when we tried this restaurant for the first time. Had lunch on a beautiful day on their patio. We are BBQ lovers, and I've had it from the Carolinas (home state) to Memphis, Texas, Kansas City, Florida, Georgia...you name it. And of course here in the St. Lou Missouri region. Not a snob, but I can recognize good meat and appreciate different styles of cooking. Ordered pulled pork sandwiches. My wife got the white cheddar mac & cheese, I got the BBQ beans for sides. Food came out within 5 minutes of the order. First, the quantity of BBQ on the bun was small...I mean REALLY SMALL. If it was 3 ounces I would be shocked. Next, the meat was cooked Ok, but it had very little flavor alone. Great BBQ doesn't really need sauce to make it taste good. My wife's meat had a significant piece of pure fat as part of the serving. Also the BBQ was dry...no moisture to speak of. This all added up to a very below par taste experience. The buns were not steamed or heated on a griddle, and were dry to the point of poor taste quality. We both used the sweet sauce to try and provide some flavor, which ultimately tasted like a stale bun with reheated BBQ and a lot of sweet sauce. UGH. The beans were good...really good. Sadly the Mac and cheese was also dry and lacking any flavor profile from similar sides we've loved at other restaurants. Was it a one off day? Maybe, as other reviewers have enjoyed their meals. But two bad sandwiches with tea plus tax and modest tip ran $44+. The BBQ at Dierbergs is much better. Pappy's blows this out of the water. Perhaps they feel they can jip tourists in old town who never return. We are local to the area...and believe me...we will not try any other location after this experience. read more

Our brisket sandwich was the best. Good choice in St Charles. Genuine burnt ends. Service was good and the restaurant is pleasant and inviting. read more