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    4.1 (678 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Gina D.

    Salt & Smoke was decent, located in ballpark village so a place to eat at pregame or concert. The food was okay, nothing really amazing or bad but average. A couple things we tried the hush puppies and toasted ravioli were overdone so not so good. The bread roll they give you was delicious. They have several different barbecue sauce options that were pretty good. We had a nice server.

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    Ted S.

    After a long day at the conference we finally got a chance to get free. The other day it was Creole but today it was BBQ The Cardinals were in town so it was a bit crazy and crowded around the Ballpark village, but we were able to get in at Salt + Smoke. The smell in the air drew us in like a cartoon character floating in from the aroma by the nose Once seated instantly had to get a Missouri-style old fashioned cocktail that was just what we needed after a few blocks walk to get there. Seldomly, do you see deviled eggs with bacon on the menu so had to order some while we waited on our food. They were good but the yolk was heavily whipped and wasn't as flavorful as you would think, but overall still above average Because smoked food is often prepared well in advance, the good thing is you didn't have to wait very long. Jake was great and quickly delivered our food and immediately got to work I had the three meat platter which consisted of three ribs, three smoke wings, and brisket. The sides were creamy corn and coleslaw. The meats were good, but the brisket was rather dry and the ribs were the all-star. The coleslaw was nothing to write home about as it was pretty average but for me I loved the corn My wife got the smoked wings meal and they were just as delicious as mine, obviously because they were probably from the same batch, but they were meaty and not anemic wings like some joints. The beans w/bacon were so-so but better than average however not like going to the family reunion beans. Her favorite side was the mac and cheese which I concur was very good. They had some popovers included which the outer crust was good but the inside felt like they were undercooked and very doughy Overall we'd rated a B+ as it was right across from the Cardinals stadium and you get the ballgame vibe, the convenience + atmosphere which being in town for only a few days gives an opportunity to check out the other bars and multiple activities in a confined area

    2 Meat Combo Plate - Burnt Ends (KC Style), Pulled Pork and Mac n Cheese with Beans and Mac 'N Cheese with their Bacon and Cheddar PopOver
    Shawn V.

    Went here for lunch with a large group of about 14 people. We did not have reservations and they were able to seat us within 5-10 minutes and our waitress was greeting us right away! The gal was great handling us even though I did not get a refill of sweat tea but we had such a large group, it was understandable. The food here was fantastic! I got the 2 combo plate with KC Burnt Ends and Pulled Pork. Their burnt ends were outstanding with the KC style being smothered in BBQ sauce. Plus, their beans and mac 'n cheese were amazing. This is a great place for large groups as our food came out lightning fast and tasted great too!!

    Sandy C.

    First of all, it's not a full 4 stars, it's more like 3.75 stars. Hubs and I were in town to go to the Arch and after driving for quite some time, we happen to find this place. Since we're completely tourists, we we weren't sure where the door was. I found a gate leading to a patio and entered that way. As we got into the restaurant there was a man leaving and as he noticed we came in via the gate, gave us the dirtiest look and proceeded to lock the gate. Now on to the restaurant itself. Hubs and I shared the "Bestie combo" with pulled pork and brisket, fries and coleslaw. Fries were yummy. Hotangy BBQ sauce YUMMY! The meat was good. Probably could have used more, but live and learn. Local soda was a substitute for diet diet coke and it tasted like Pepsi. You all know I'm a Diet coke drinker. Service was a little slow, he was busy. We'll try a different BBQ place if we're ever in town again.

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    Euclides C.

    This spot is located literally by Busch stadium, steps away from the box office. It looks nice outside and in. I went a few hours before the game so it was calm. I sat at the bar because I didn't see a host. The waitress was nice. For the food I have burnt ends ravioli and brisket chili. The chili was decent, the brisket is delicious and kicks up the chili. The ravioli was delicious, it was crispy, with soft burnt ends that really set the taste.

    Francis S.

    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.

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    Faith R.

    Sooo yummy!! Stopped here for lunch while in Missouri for a work trip. I placed an order to go and ate it at the restaurant at the bar. I got the brisket sandwich, toasted ravioli, and fries chicken skins. All were soooo amazing. They have about 5 or 6 sauces to choose from in big bottles on the table. The chicken skins come with a mustard seed sauce too which paired well. My absolute favorite was the pimento cheese toasted ravioli and it was also the best toasted ravioli I had being in St. Louis. I would definitely come here again.

    1/2 Kale Crunch Salad
    Jasmine J.

    First time ordering from here and it was okay. I ordered the bestie combo with burnt ends and pulled chicken. For my sides I got a side kale salad and mac and cheese . The mac and cheese had rave reviews , it was good but not outstanding. The chicken left a lot to be desired but the burnt ends were tasty. I loved the sauces you can get. The Alabama Ranch and Mustarolina were my favorites , so good. I loved the beef fat fries - those were super good. I was disappointed the staff is stingy with the salad dressing, who wants have a cup filled of dressing.

    Heidi M.

    Stopped in St Louis for a ball game during a road trip from Louisiana to Michigan. We had a pre game bite to eat at salt and smoke - and the most delightful cocktails.staff was great, food was delicious - and the location... amazing. It's situated right next to the baseball plaza and is a perfect place to begin a game day. Floor to ceiling windows all along the street so you can take it all in. Highly recommend.

    Two meat plate with pulled pork and ribs with baked beans and Potato Salad
    Christina A.

    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.

    Pulled pork and Jalapeño cheese bologna!!! Creamed corn is absolute amazing as well!!
    Michele P.

    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!

    3 meat combo
    Ben S.

    Rather average. We also had the beef fat fries, which were a bit better than average.

    BBQ sauces
    Corey S.

    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.

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