I am a BBQ guy. I can do it myself better than most restaraunts so I don't often rate BBQ places…read more This place is really good. I had a 3 meat meal, wings, burntends ad ribs. fries and beans for sides. The wings were what they call trashed, fried, sauced then fried again. I have ony found this in St. Louis but it is probably my favorite way to have wings. The burnt ends were cooked perfect. The wings didn't look right when they came out, you can see in the picture that they look burned. They were not, the sauce was put on and allowed to cook until it carmelized. They fell off the bone, who doesn't love that? I am pretty sure I have eaten at another Salt and Smoke near the stadium. I will come here again.

When I saw they had deviled eggs, I was all in! Deviled eggs have become one of my favorite…read moreappetizers lately, so that definitely caught my attention. Let's start with the customer service... GREAT! Everyone was friendly and the service was on point. Now, on to the food. The ribs were very tender, had good flavor, and fell right off the bone. The burnt ends were really good as well, no complaints there. The pulled pork was also solid. The mac & cheese with the Ritz crackers was probably my favorite thing on the plate. Definitely a nice touch and really good! The beans were just ehh for me, nothing to write home about, but everything else made up for it. Overall, this is a really good spot. Nice area, great customer service, and good food. I'd definitely come back!

The food was absolutely amazing! There is a reason this place stays busy! Try the pretzel or…read moremeatloaf!

My wife and I were visiting my niece, and on our way out of town we came across a little BBQ spot…read morecalled Sugar and Smoke. It's a neat-looking place--nicely decorated, inviting, and full of that good smoky aroma that hits you as soon as you step inside. We were welcomed immediately, told to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress followed us over to take our drink orders right away. My wife ordered the meatloaf special, and while I teased her for choosing meatloaf at a BBQ joint, I ended up going with the Smoked Reuben. They brought her an entire meatloaf, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. I'm not exaggerating--this loaf easily could have fed three people. It was so good she nearly hurt herself trying to finish it. She almost made it through all the green beans, too, but I managed to snag the last one--and it was delicious. Then came my Reuben: a massive, five-layer monstrosity. I actually asked the waitress whether they made it that way just to impress me (since I had announced upfront that I'm a bit of a Reuben snob, lol) or if all their Reubens are like this. She swore they're all made exactly the same. You've got to see the photo. The marbled rye was sturdy and didn't collapse under the weight of two layers of thinly sliced smoked beef and a thick layer of juicy, tangy sauerkraut. I'm a kraut lover, so I really appreciated how generous they were. The house-made Thousand Island-style sauce tied everything together perfectly. In the nearly 17 years I've been posting on Urbanspoon, Zomato, and now Yelp, this Reuben easily sits in my top three--maybe even my #1. The smoky flavor made it unique, and I loved it. My only regret was not being able to finish this monster of a sandwich--it was delicious but messy, and I went through a handful of napkins. A lovely lady came out to ask how I liked the Reuben and introduced herself as one of the owners. (I apologize--I've forgotten her name!) My only suggestion would be to keep the meat thinly sliced--shaved would be even better--and maybe offer a half portion at a lower price. As it was, I could barely touch my perfectly cooked French fries. To top off the experience, my wife ordered the bread pudding. She has a "gold standard" bread pudding from years ago that she compares all others to, and she said this one was just as good, if not better, than her all-time favorite. I wish we had a Sugar and Smoke closer to home, because it would absolutely be a regular stop for us. It's so refreshing to find an establishment that cares this much about its food and its customers.

This place rocks!…read more Service was outstanding! Our waitress recommended food to try that was more local to the area, and it was phenomenal! Atmosphere was great and humorous! Then even offer free meals if money is tight which says a lot about the establishment If I lived in this area, I'd eat here everyday

This plate hits like the Milwaukee Brewers in their 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on…read moreOpening Day, March 26th, 2025. Food and service was fantastic and highly recommend.

Bakers & Hale is a family favorite and an absolute must whenever I am in IL seeing family. The vibe…read moreis incredibly relaxed and very family friendly, ample space so you never feel crowded. The food is consistently good with generous portions, and the friendly service always makes the experience enjoyable. if your there during the live music, it's a really nice touch. Even though I come here all the time, for some reason I always forget the actual name and just refer to it as "Bangers and Mash." Luckily, my family always knows exactly whatI mean!

Bakers & Hale is probably one of the if not the most popular restaurants in the Riverbend area…read more They are know for their amazing bands on the patio, which is year round and a pretty decent Happy Hour. The other day I meet up with some of my cousins for Happy Hour. I cannot go wrong with one of the HH pizzas. Three of the six cousins, ordered pizza with different toppings. I went with the HH Taco's. I enjoyed Two Shrimp Taco's for only $7. The HH pizzas are $10. Three cousins went with the regular menu and enjoyed salads, chicken wings and chicken strips/tenders. Everyone was pleased with their food. The only thing keeping B&H from getting 5 Stars is the service. It's never consistent. One time it's over the top and the next time it's the bare minimum. It really depends on who you get as a server. The seasoned ones who have been for a long time, know how to work a table. The newer and younger ones, just don't get it. They don't hustle and as their station fills up, they get overwhelmed and everything goes downhill. When: January 7, 2026 Why: Happy Hour with the cousins

great food good service bothers me the soda machine pictures are not accurate but negligible. sides…read morewere good and the place was clean

The double burger, hamburger soup, brisket dip, wings, coleslaw and Mac and cheese where all…read moreamazing! The hushpuppy and jelly were just okay. The jelly wasn't my thing but if you like mint it was good and the hushpuppies themselves lacked flavor and seemed very dry. Broccoli salad was very large chunk with good flavor , not much sauce. The sodas were delicious. I had the DR. Pepper version. I definitely recommend this place for the delicious food and terrific staff. Very welcoming. Cool building. The best part was a gentleman seeking employment being offered a position. to that gentleman, congratulations!

So good, a must try!…read more Line is already long at 11am but they move through it. Plenty of spaces to park. They have you order and then get a table so there is enough seats. Brisket - my husband's favorite. Sliced thin. I also enjoyed it because it wasn't overly fatty. Pork - also delicious! The original bbq sauce was our favorite. Baked beans - hardy and delicious Fried corn - way better than regular corn on the cob Potato salad - more mustard/mayo based. Large potato chunks. It was delicious with a subtle flavor.

"16 stars if I could"-My Husband Matt…read more Pappy's was the best food you can get in St Louis! They are voted to have the best ribs in America, and they did. We got in just after opening and the place was already lined out the door. We got in, ordered, and almost immediately got our food. It was the best!

A vegetarian walks into a BBQ restaurant and... -Falls for…read morethe color choices! Check out those vintage chairs near the front. -Enjoys some yummy nachos w/ jalapenos! -Has a good chat with her dining companion and then with- the server and finally with the owner. Has a patio--will have to check it out sometime!

I love finding a great new lunch spot. This is close to work and after two visits, I'm looking…read moreforward to the next one! I had the rib tips the first visit and this time was the pork fritter sandwich. Both can with fries. Friendly and fast service here and it is so much better than the usual fast food fare that is around here. I wish I had found them before.

Hubby and I arrived into St. Louis on a pleasant Saturday afternoon and decided we wanted us some…read morebarbecue! We heard about the DelMar Loop and also heard about this place so decided to drop on by! One of the best parts was free parking! OK, we saw they had a patio and that was perfect for us because our puppy needed a place too. They seated us quickly, brought us some menus, and took our drink order. We both had 0% beer because, you know, it was just 12 noon - a little early for the hard stuff! We both ordered some barbecue! I ordered the brisket and pulled pork, along with the potato salad and chili! OK before the food review I got it put in a great word for the waitress. She was very friendly, and gave us some good pointers on things to check out while in town - very cool. Oddly enough, we were the only one sitting on the patio, even though it was a very pleasant day, indeed. When the food came? I thought the brisket was a little odd because it wasn't chopped. It was cut into little cubes but paired with one of the sauces? Very nice! And pulled pork was great. The potato salad? Yup! The chili? Yup! The fried bread roll? Well, it was a little unexpected, but it was very nice as well. As we had heard that St. Louis barbecue was uniquely different from any other barbecue, we had to have it! I'm not gonna say it was spectacularly different, but it was good! We ordered a lemon gooey bar for dessert and shared it! Apparently it's a St. Louis thing? Yes! Would we come again? Oh yes, indeed! And you should try it too if you like good barbecue.!

Saint Louis is known for it's beef and BBQ. There are many establishments serving great beef/meat…read moreand BBQ coupled with a selection of beer and bourbon. Salt & Pepper is definitely an establishment worth visiting for dining and enjoying. My buddy and I sat on the bar where we were able to get a great view of the bar with all of the various selections of whiskey. Recommended dining selection? BBQ meat - we both ordered the three meat special and ensured we ordered different selections so we can try the various selections. Pass on the BBQ bologna - it's okay, nothing spectacular compared to the other meat selection. The brisket chili is well flavored and filling. The best part of the place? In addition to the great BBQ, it boasts of local brews and an awesome selection of whiskey - one not easily found is Weller and it was at a very affordable price point. Located across the street from a landmark, Bluedberry Hill, parking is available next door in the public parking. Not quite an easy drive of the other BBQ establishments closer to downtown, Salt & Pepper is nonetheless as good, and because of the well stocked bar, I would give it a slight edge to them.

Can you say YUM! Staying with friends and they ordered BBQ from BEAST I enjoyed the food very much…read more My first time ever trying pork steak (ever hearing it was a thing) it just might be my favorite bbq cut now $19.99. It was a thick cut very tender and full of flavor. We also enjoyed their brisket which had a nice char and was tender and full of smoke flavor. I would def dine there again.

Today's visit was based on internet suggestions. I'm stopping over for the night in STL and all the…read moreBBQ places rated above Beast were closed. Coming from the city with more Michelin star BBQ joints than any other, I was ready for some BBq and, Beast was the next best ranked on the STL List, so I jumped in my car to experience the hype. Upon entry I was underwhelmed by the setting. The ambiance immediately had me doubting the food, but the optimist in me was hoping it just meant all the money went into the food instead. The place was pretty empty, so my wait time for the food was longer than expected. My order was turkey and brisket, my two favorite meats at my favorite BBQ joints. My verdict on the brisket. It was dry and lacked flavor. The turkey was no different, I had to reach for the sauce. I thought I was being adventurous to drive out of my way, turns out it was a waste of gas money. Finally, the staff. They were amazing. Friendly, helpful, and patient. This staff paired with good BBQ would have been a killer experience. Onward, the search continues.

Came here for lunch while on a work trip. Loved the exterior reminding me of an old drive thru…read morestyle restaurant. Ordered the brisket, baked beans and potato salad. Brisket was fantastic, I find it really hard to find a good brisket and this one was moist and packed with flavor. The sweet bbq sauce was great too. The baked beans had great flavor, didn't feel it was too sweet like some can be. I also really enjoyed the fountain soda selection, all very unique flavors from a not so common brand. They also have a great selection when you stand in line before you order. The staff were super friendly and helpful as we chose what we wanted to order.

This location is like, in the middle of nowhere, lol. There were just 2 cars in the parking lot…read morewhen we arrived, so I don't know when they get busy, but definitely not Mondays at lunch time. Aside from that, this was really good BBQ and I think the best I've had so far in STL. We ordered our food to go: Double Smash Burger - the best burger we've had here so far, not surprised its from a BBQ spot Pork Sandwich - HELLA meat came with this, so I had to share with my husband, but still satisfying Potato Salad - nothing special, but pretty good for potato salad French Fries - pretty good, and well done! Fried Green Tomatoes - absolute banger and would order this every time.