First time visitor and I will be back! We arrived at 6:30 and by 6:45 we were eating our meal. Our waitress, Lauren, did a fantastic job of giving details about the items on the menu. The service was fast, the food was good, with a wide variety of bbq sauces. My favorite was the Mustarolina. You have to try the brisket! It was recommended by Lauren and she was not wrong. These days, very rarely can you go into a restaurant and be served good food that fast at that time of the day. Hats off to Lauren, Rachel (Manager) and the Salt + Smoke team for the work they do! Keep up the great work! Great atmosphere! read more

I thought I had tried salt + smoke before but I DEFINITELY would've remembered this! I didn't feel like getting too messy so I ordered the Oklahoma bacon cheeseburger and oh my god... one of the best burgers I've ever had. Full stop. The place was getting busy around 11am and by the time we were leaving the place was packed. I don't think there was an empty seat left. The service wasn't anything special until toward the end, the waiter started to let their personality show. They were so great with the two kids though! Definitely need to come back and try their ribs next! read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Came here while visiting St. Louis since multiple people told me I had to try the BBQ. It's also right next to Busch Stadium, so the location is great and the area around it feels lively and fun. First impressions were honestly fantastic. The inside is clean, cozy, and has that polished BBQ picnic vibe with the red-and-white gingham wrapped silverware and warm lighting. Think upscale backyard cookout energy. We waited around 10 minutes for a table, which honestly wasn't bad at all considering how popular the place seemed. The service was excellent the entire time. Staff were attentive, friendly, and constantly checking in to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything. Atmosphere and service were genuinely 5/5. Unfortunately, the food itself was a huge disappointment for me. I'm from Texas, so I fully admit my BBQ standards are probably unfairly high, but I still expected more given how highly recommended this place was. I ordered the two meat platter with ribs and brisket, plus fries, a popover, and a kale salad. The ribs were incredibly dry. Not "firm bite" dry. Actually dry. I had to pull the meat off the bone manually and even then it wasn't tender. The brisket was even rougher for me. Overcooked, overly charred, and chewy enough that my TMJ literally started clicking while trying to eat it. I know I ordered dry rub. I did not order dry meat. The fries also let me down because they came out soggy instead of crispy. If I'm committing my daily calorie budget to beef-fat fries, I need them to crunch. The popover was just okay. Nothing memorable. Oddly enough, the kale salad ended up being one of the better things on the table because it actually tasted fresh and balanced. The sauces were probably the strongest part of the BBQ itself. I especially liked the "I Can't Even" sauce, which honestly matched my emotional state while eating the brisket. Sweet, tangy, smoky, and actually flavorful. I will say the pricing itself seemed fair for BBQ portions. My frustration was more that the execution didn't match the reputation at all. Maybe it was an off night or maybe being close to closing affected things, but I don't think that excuses serving meat that dry. I ended up boxing most of it up because I couldn't finish it and gave it away afterward so the food wouldn't go to waste. Overall, this place absolutely nails the atmosphere and service side of dining out. If I were rating only those, it'd easily be 5 stars. But for BBQ specifically, especially as someone raised on Texas barbecue, the food really missed the mark for me. read more

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Located in ballpark village and one of the only things open later when a game is not going on. The deviled eggs and sides were the best part of the meal. Bbq is different depending what part of the country you're from but the original sauce was too sweet for me and the other ones just weren't to my liking. The service is what gave this place low stars. The hostess were very friendly. We were told 25 minute wait but watched another party walk in and ask about the the tables outside that they were able to just sit down at. We asked about the other table and were told we could sit after waiting thirty minutes, not sure why they weren't using those tables to begin with and weren't asking if people wanted to sit inside our outside. Our waitress was just terrible. Took her forever to come to our table, we were ready when she finally showed up but would only take our drink orders. We heard her tell the other table as well who was ready to order they'd have to wait until she came back with the drinks. She also didn't come around to check on us and only offered the table next to us refills. A bus boy also passed our table asked to remove empty plates but left ours. read more

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Salt + smoke is a great place to stop by for a meal if you want something filling and hearty. The portions of the bestie combos (what we ordered) are more than enough! Had to take the leftovers home cause we couldn't finish it! We ordered two 2-meat bestie combos, one with dry ribs and brisket, and one with sweet ribs and pulled pork. The dry ribs were pretty good, loved the slight charcoal flavor. The beef brisket was bland to me. The sweet ribs were very flavorful, but the meat was a bit too lean. On the other hand, the pulled pork was very fat and dry. I guess it makes sense because when I ordered it, they ask if I wanted my pulled pork to be on the leaner or fatter side, and I chose fatter. So, keep in mind that if you choose fatter, you're getting very fat. For one combo, we ordered beef fat fries and creamed corn for two sides. The beef fat fries were so yummy, but it was too salty for me. Though the fries were on the thicker side, they still had some crunchiness to it. The creamed corn was a personal favorite; loved the rush of hearty flavors. Though it's creamed corn, it actually doesn't feel too heavy. For the other combo we ordered brisket chili and mac and cheese for two sides. The brisket chili wasn't bad, but I think that the chili was a bit too watery. Also, it could use some more beans in there. I LOVED the mac and cheese! If I knew before I would've ordered both my sides as the mac and cheese! The mac and cheese had a dryer texture and some bread sprinkled on top that was absolute delish. 10/10 recommend. The staff was very nice and attentive, asking if everything is alright every once in a while. They're very patient with you when you're torn about what to order! read more

Salt + Smoke - bestie combo: ribs and pulled pork, sides are mac and cheese and brisket chili - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Got the half slab of ribs, and it was all so tasty! Sat at the bar which was super chill. Bartender was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Loved the nice range of sauces for my fall-off-the-bone ribs. Can't point out a single fault in my dinner experience. read more

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Food and service is perfect! Came to St. Louis on opening day for the Cardinals! What a fabulous excitement throughout the city! My food was delicious! read more

Salt + Smoke - Pulled pork and Jalapeño cheese bologna!!! Creamed corn is absolute amazing as well!! - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I ordered the Bestie Combo (2 meats, 2 sides). My choices were brisket and spicy ribs. I had 3 ribs and 3 short slices of brisket. The meats were very well seasoned and tender! My sides were the mac and potato salad. Both were also good! I rarely order mac but today I said why not? I actually liked the crackers on top. (I'm not a breadcrumbs on mac person.) The portion was small in my opinion. If this were for my husband and I to share, it wouldn't be enough. I haven't purchased bbq in a long time so I don't know what the cost should be. Hopefully $20 wasn't too much. The inside is beautiful! Not sure that the food made me want to visit again but I am glad I tried it. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The only bbq place I visited in St. Louis. I meant to try more but this is not how I eat, I like fish and vegetables mostly. But, this place is great! Highly recommend the platter with different meats. Skip the smoked wings since they have a weird taste but the burnt tips are actually very meaty and flavorful. Lots of good bbq sauce to try. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 4 ** - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Located in the Ballpark village area somewhat near the arch, I ordered takeout from here on a recent trip between visiting the arch and heading back for meetings. I placed my order online via their website which uses Toast at 12:55pm the estimated time it would be ready was 1:14pm. I walked in at 1:16pm and picked up my order which was already waiting for me. Nice and smooth. I walked back to my hotel about 10-15 minutes and then unpacked my meal. I ordered the "Bestie Combo 2" with the Combo Dry Rib 3, Brisket Combo as my meats and the White Cheddar Cracker Mac & Beef Fat Fries as my sides. I also got the Mustarolina sauce on the side. All this also comes with a bacon & cheddar popover as well. I'm going to be honest, it was all pretty cold by the time I got it back to my room and microwaves or ovens or air fryers are really not a thing in a lot of hotel rooms. So room temp or cold is the way I had to go. Stand outs. The ribs and the fries. The fries came in a special container that was "sealed for my safety". Not sure if that's so in delivery people don't steal some of my fries or it's supposed to keep the hot fries from burning skin while still giving them a vent to stay crispy or what, but it worked. The fries were still crispy and flavorful even while being room temp. They must be amazing hot. I love that they were still crispy as takeout which is really hard to do. The St Louis Cut ribs. Their menu describes this as "St. Louis cut is a combination of spare and the baby back cut, think middle of the rib." I had the option of sweet and hot but I went with the dry rub. I want the meat and its spices flavor and smoke to standout before any sauce. Three came in an order, and even cold they were good. I liked the spices. The mustarolina sauce was good if you like the mustard style bbq sauces. I used it very sparingly as my fav items didn't need any sauce but I did try it and it could definitely be addictive. I don't know anything about any of their sauces before so perhaps there was a better choice but this one was good. Just ok The brisket was ok. I got 3 slices in this combo as well. I think it may have been better if it was fresh. I also prefer fatty brisket to leaner brisket as I find lean brisket to get drier faster. The Mac and cheese. The crackers added an interesting twist but again it's probably 10 times better fresh and warm. The popover probably faired the worst in the time from when my order was prepared to when I could eat it. I'm sure it's better on site. But really nothing could save it. I would give this place a try. Get the ribs and the fries. And try to eat in there. read more

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Was very excited to try some authentic St Louis style ribs. Did a take out order so I can't rate the in-restaurant experience. Suffice it to say this was a BIG swing and a miss for me on this local ball park favorite. Tried a 3 meet combo with brisket, dry ribs and sweet ribs with a side of Mac and cheese and potato salad. Also had a pecan bar for dessert. All were unimpressive but edible. I was starving when the food arrived but couldn't force myself to finish the food (and to be fair there was a lot of food). Brisket was cut too thick and was too chewy. Flavor and sauce on the ribs was good but not a ton of meet on them and they were full of sinew and cartilage. Potato salad was flavor neutral and the Mac and cheese was too salty, greasy and buttery (more butter than pasta). Pecan bar was also very underwhelming. read more

There are multiple locations and locals told me this one wasn't the best. Maybe don't let this review completely put you off if you are headed to one of the other locations. This one was the most convenient from my nearby hotel and a nice walk through town, so we went. We also visited nearby Sugarfire Smokehouse on this trip and it was a no contest win for Sugarfire. My overall impression of Salt & Smoke is that it is all style and no substance. Beautiful smoke ring on the ribs that was very pleasing to the eye. The meat pulled clean off the bone like it should, but it was tough to chew and the smoke flavor was completely missing. Sides here were just fine, but not noteworthy. My favorite bite on the plate was the Mac and Cheese. The popover looked cool, but tasted like nothing. Beans were beans. Sauces were all forgettable. Thinking back, I don't even remember them enough to describe the differences. Contrast all that with Sugarfire whose Honey Badger sauce I meant to buy and take home and whose ribs had delicious smoky flavor and my choice is easy. Travel another five minutes for much better BBQ. read more

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My new STL hangout. Close walk to downtown hotels and the ballpark. Great food and service, but when the run out of something you were salivating over, they run out, so get there early! You're likely to emerge from the restaurant with your clothes and hairreeking of wood smoke, but it can be an aphrodisiac to the right person! read more

Salt + Smoke - KC Burnt Endz Sandwich with Mac and cheese side - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We were at the arch and found this place to go after! It defiantly gave sport bar vibes but had a lot of windows for sunshine! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful with whatever we needed. My chicken plate was great! The beans were nice and smoky. The coleslaw had more of a vinegar dressing and had apples, which I never had before, but I loved it! The chicken was juicy and paired amazingly with the mustarolina sauce that I had to buy me a bottle! My friend had the wings and said they were the best wings she's ever had! This place did not disappoint! read more

Salt + Smoke - Pulled Chicken Plate Coleslaw Side Pit Beans w/Bacon Side - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The casual bbq restaurant was next to Busch Park & near the arch. We smelt the smoke and the pork before we even opened the door and stepped inside. The big bar was quiet, but the restaurant was busy at lunchtime. We ordered a half a rack of St. Louis cut ribs with a bacon cheddar pop over and two sides. Recommend we're all the sides, we chose fries & Cajun corn. Lunch was outrageously delicious, the meat fell off the ribs the ribs with smoky juicy, and cooked to perfection. We shared the signature goey butter cake for dessert. Amanda, our waitress was amazing, service was impeccable. read more

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GREAT PLACE FOR LUNCH NEAR THE SAINT LOUIS GATEWAY ARCH ====================================================== My husband and I didn't do a lot of sightseeing on our 4,000 mile road trip to Indianapolis and back, but I had to stop to the see the Gateway Arch. When we parked at a nearby building we asked the parking attendant if he could recommend a place for bbq. You can't go to Missouri and not eat bbq as much as possible. Salt and Smoke was really good. I am a creature of habit and either go for a pulled pork sandwich or baby back ribs. The sandwich was great. My husband always goes for the brisket. They have good drink prices too. read more

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Come on BBQ!!!! These meats were so tasteful and tender. Neither of us used sauce because it wasn't necessary! The meat speaks for itself okay! Service was super fast and prompt. Had a great time here and would go back if visiting! Price point is normal for BBQ meats read more

Salt + Smoke - Ribs 1/2 Rack & Pulled Chicken 1/2 LB - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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The place was all of the hype, this place represents St. Louis well. The food was good, just a little dry. The sides where a 10/10, the brisket just needs to be a little juicier read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Cool joint. Pretty large room, but I can image it getting busy on the weekends. Austin was a great server. He took his time to explain the menu and give suggestions. Food came out exactly as ordered and tasted even better than expected. I'm glad there are healthy options for sides such as veggies or a salad. Everything that was ordered at the table looked really good. I didn't try any of the other dishes (outside of the brisket). I was too focused on my sandwich read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great place great food and great service immediately next to Busch stadium but don't let that fool you. It's fantastic bbq! Yummy We ordered all sorts of things from bbq chicken wrap to burgers to pulled chicken with the best and most unique Cole slaw I've ever had Sauces are all delicious too Stand out amazingly was the crunchy kale salad it was so good I bought one to go Highly recommend it And there was no wait even though it was full read more

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Very nice newish BBQ restaurant hard by Busch Stadium ... literally steps from the entrance gates. The restaurant itself was expansive ... with a large dining room on the first floor and a similarly sized open space on the second. Salt + Smoke is a franchise kind of place with a number of outlets ... this location being one of their newest. Excellent BBQ with a number of sauces on the table ... anchored by regular BBQ sauce and St. Louis-style sauce (mustard based). We had brisket (4 stars tender) and ribs (3 stars tender, but with absolutely no seasoning ... everything rested on the sauces). We also had the pulled pork sandwich (3 stars good with disappointing cole slaw).The hit of the night was the bologna sandwich ... 5 star thick cut bologna with a slight BBQ taste on a soft bun ... delish. Service was friendly and attentive even thought the place was a madhouse on a game night ... and rivalry night at that between the Cubs and Cards. Nice loud and crowded place ... give it a try. read more

Salt + Smoke - BBQ wipes ... - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Literally a stone's throw away from Busch Stadium, Salt + Smoke was a good find during a conference week. There is ample seating, but I can imagine on a Saturday when the Cards are having a good season and there's nowhere to be, this place has to be packed. I ordered the Bestie Combo with two meats (brisket and ribs) and got the mac and cheese and special side, which was a red mashed potato with garlic and onion. Both sides were phenomenal and the popover was light and flavorful. Basically, the carbs stole the show. The brisket was very overcooked, it actually felt like I got one large burnt end instead. Biting into it, the meat was dry, and really only had flavor if I dipped it in sauce. The ribs were better, but also had a little toughness to them. I tried all the BBQ sauces except for the mustard one--not my forté on a good day--and liked the My Sweet Bestie out of all of them. Overall, it was a lot of food for just me, and I decided not to finish all the meat. I wanted to like it more than I did. I enjoyed the meal, but honestly, they really left me alone. Took my order, brought my soda (local pop company), served my plate, and I kinda didn't see anyone until they asked me if I was ready for the check. Not that they weren't friendly, they just weren't outgoing with me. Like their sodas being from a local merchant, they also had several local microbrews on tap. Couple that with all the Cardinals support, and you really get a down-home feeling to the place. It's still a tap house, but it feels like a neighborhood one. read more

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We were by ballpark village and saw this place had good reviews. We were seated right away with a large party, during a baseball game. The service was great overall. - Bestie combo, 2 meats (4/5): The brisket was good, but some pieces were a bit dry. The ribs were delicious. We enjoyed the tangy bbq sauce. Mac n cheese was a favorite, with the crispy corn flakes on top (recommend by the waiter) read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie combo, brisket, ribs - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I thought to myself "dang salt and smoke sounds delicious" and well, it was good. I used to love salt and smoke. I fear it may have gone a bit corporate, or perhaps it is just the clark st location. At the end of the day, it is bbq so it tasted good, but it just didn't hit the mark for me. The chicken, once again, tasted good. I don't want to horribly knock it as a terrible experience it was just average. The mac n cheese wasnt super creamy, and the fries were just average also(cant knock those too much as i got takeaway so they didn't stay crispy). The bbq sauce was solid. Just a traditional sweet and thick sauce that added great depth to the food. In any case, if im in a pinch id go back, but moving forward i think, personally, ill pursue elsewhere; salud! read more

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Great location and I imagine this place is an absolute blast during baseball season. It's right by the park and would really hit the spot after a long game. The sauces were what made it for me as the meat was on the dry side. That being said, I do acknowledge I was there towards the end of the night so I'm sure they were better at their peak. read more

Salt + Smoke - Bestie Combo 2 with ribs and brisket. Comes with a popover and two sides. White Cheddar Cracker Mac, Special Side-rice with chicken - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This location of Salt + Smoke was great! The bbq was really good, although the service was a bit slower than other locations. I enjoyed this location in ballpark village! Tried: bestie combo of bologna and smoked wings with fries and mac n cheese and a popover. Also had the hush puppies and toasted ravioli Loved: the popover is always a highlight, but I really enjoyed the toasted ravioli and hush puppy appetizers as well! read more

Salt + Smoke - Jalepeno bologna and smoked wings with Mac n. Cheese, fries and Popover - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I tell all my flight attendant friends to go here. It is good good good. The Mac and cheese is what dreams are made of- and that popover??? Insane. I've never had a server not be the nicest person ever there. And it's great, you can pick outside with an umbrella or inside seating. They also have good beer options and sodas read more

Salt + Smoke - Pulled pork, White Cheddar Cracker Mac Side - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

It was a little crowded but the wait wasn't too bad! Had the 3 combo- dry rub wings, ribs (didn't have too much meat on it), beef brisket was flavorful and saucy - I enjoyed the wings the most! It comes with a dry bread Ordered Mac n cheese, creamed corn - both were decent and the beef fat fries - those were the best I enjoyed all the sauces at the table read more

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The two meat plate with burnt ends and jalapeño cheese bologna was amazing. Get the sweet potato "Sarah's Way" with candied pecans was 100% the way to go. The sauces are fantastic. read more

It gets 2.5 stars from me. If you're in the mood for wings and fries it's a great place to visit. The brisket was tough, I've definitely had better. The ribs (we ordered them sweet trashed) were tender but the sauce wasn't a great compliment. The waitress tried to give us recommendations but I wish I was warned about the brisket. She recommended the pineapple margarita but it was not good. It was carbonated and did not taste like a margarita at all. I wouldn't necessarily return. read more

Salt + Smoke - Smoked wings & brisket Bestie Combo 2 Beef Fat Fries White Cheddar Cracker Mac- Popover - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

BBQ was solid good Corn muffins- too dry and inedible Way to greasy Mc & cheese Mediocre cocktails Not sure if I would come back read more

Salt + Smoke - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was very much a disappointment. The chicken was undercooked and the brisket was over cooked and super dry. The puff was incredibly stale and the potatoes salad was way too salty. They offered to swap my brisket out. I asked for the ribs but they brought me pull pork instead. We had a decent server who was very accommodating but other than that. I couldn't enjoy anything at all. So sad as I was looking forward to the food. I hope this review helps them improve. read more

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Review I'm a big fan of Salt + Smoke, and I've been to multiple locations -- each has its own charm. This Ballpark Village spot is definitely convenient, especially if you're catching a game or hanging out downtown, but in my experience, it's a little hit or miss compared to the others. The BBQ here is still good, but sometimes the meat isn't quite as tender as what I've had at their other spots. For me, nothing beats the Salt + Smoke on Delmar Loop for consistently top-notch food quality, and if you're looking for the best outdoor vibe, the St. Charles location's patio can't be beat. That said, we still had a great meal -- good flavor, solid service, and a fun location right in the heart of the action. If this is your only chance to try Salt + Smoke, go for it... but if you can, visit one of the other locations to really experience them at their best. read more

Very cute busy place. Very good service, ravioli was out appetizer, I had brisket and ribs with beans and beef fat fries and a sangria. All tasty and fun to try all the different sauces. Ribs were better than the brisket read more

Salt + Smoke - Sangria - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Average to above average food quality, although not very hot. Well below average food quantity. Smallest portions on a two-meat platter I've ever witnessed.. Disinterested waiter. A bit noisy. A bit cramped. Not likely to heartily recommend to literally anyone. read more

Salt + Smoke - Moist towelette. - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Had to wait a bit because they were so busy! Waiter was polite and helped when we spilt water, oops. Burnt end ravs just friend dough, not worth it. Deviled eggs were tasty. I got the pick 2 means and 2 sides. I really enjoyed the ribs and the cheddar popover that came with it. Brisket was a bit fatty. My mom got the Mac and cheese which had ritz on top, I thought it was okay. They also had some pretty good sauces to try. Pleasant experience, fun to have try BBQ in STL. read more

We went before a Cards game and it was pretty crowded! Waited about 25 minutes to seat 3 of us. When we got our table, our server was very kind. We ordered right away and got our food pretty quickly. I ordered a brisket grilled cheese. It was pretty good with the melted cheeses inside and had a nice flavor. A bit skimpy on the brisket which was disappointing but still good. I got a side of their Mac and cheese which is by far the best side they have to offer. Unfortunately they forgot the cracker crumble on top. The whole time we did not get refills on our drinks and it took us a long time to track down our waiter. Understanding that it was busy for a game day, but still disappointing nonetheless. We love Salt + smoke and will still be back because of how tasty their BBQ is. read more

Salt + Smoke - Brisket Grilled Cheese and White Cheddar Cracker Mac- - Barbeque Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This location is right outside of Bush Stadium in Ballpark Village. We came for lunch before a Cardinal game and decided to get there early to explore after we ate and I'm really glad we did. About 2 hours before game time it got extremely crowded. The food was delicious, we tried a few different things and my favorite was the pulled pork. Our servers were great, they were training that day so we had two! It was a great experience just plan accordingly on game day. read more

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Friendly staff who had great recommendations. My group was sat quickly and once we ordered the food came quickly (perfect if you're looking for a nosh before a ballgame). read more

As befits a stadium-adjacent restaurant, the space is modern and the vibe is very appropriate, complete with TVs and a large bar to go with the massive windows and high ceilings in a semi-industrial-themed space. Service was... mostly fine, but with an odd rough patch or two in the middle. They were out of gooey butter cake, but the BBQ came out quickly, the bacon and cheddar popover was delightfully balanced between airy and chewy/pully. Coleslaw and green beans were basic, but did the job. BBQ sauces were a nice gamut of flavors. The chicken wings were the highlight, unfortunately I found both the ribs and burnt ends quite underwhelming, more dry than anything. Fortunately or unfortunately, with so much BBQ in the area, that last left the strongest impact on my rating. read more