Discovered this place on a biz trip and the locals recommended it. Usually go to Pappy's but Sugafire is evidently related and just as good. Loved the half slab o baby back ribs - great flavor and best without any sauce. Two sides but honestly no room to eat them. Worth the side trip and I'd return in a heartbeat if it doesn't clog up first. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

First time to any of the Sugarfire's. We were in Washington and decided to give it a go, so glad we did!!! Service and quality of the food was excellent. Friendly efficient fun atmosphere. We had smoke brisket, turkey and pork; sides were the rice and beans, creamed spinach, pork belly hush puppies and delicious corn bread.......AWESOME!! Their St. Louis sweet BBQ sauce wash truly delicious. read more

When I first bit into the rib, pulled off the bone well, but was not as hot as I desired. The variety of the sauces was excellent, their sides were delicious, but their meat could definitely use some work (and warmth). Not the place to go if you're trying to have St. Louis ribs, wish I tried somewhere else during my short stay there but definitely wasn't horrible! read more

Did not live up to all the hype this place has been receiving. I'm not a fan of the cafeteria style ordering. They had a special Memorial Day menu, which was not easy to see or read. I was with a party of 7 with one person paying for everybody. It was a bit chaotic trying to keep everything straight. I had the pulled pork and topped it with the sweet BBQ sauce. The portions were huge, but I did not care for the food. They were out of the sides I wanted. I was told to try the mac n cheese by a friend, but it wasn't an option. I didn't finish my sandwich, but I still felt like I ate way too much. read more

I got the pulled pork plate with baked beans and fries. The food was very good and I will definitely be returning soon. The restaurant was clean with a neat decor, and the staff was friendly. read more

Some of the best ribs I have had!! If you're looking for simply good barbecue this is the place. The meat is tender and falls right of the bone, and there are so many delicious sides to choose from as well as dessert. Will definitely be back very soon! read more

Well. This ain't good. Hands down the worst Brisket I have ever had. I read the reviews. I saw where they took a third place in Memphis in May. So it is clear to me that somebody in this organization knows Q. It is just a sad state of affairs that it has not translated to their employees. The young lady given the opportunity to work the slicing station committed THE cardinal sin with regards to her appointed task. She cut with the grain of the meat, as opposed to the correct method,(across the grain) It made the brisket stringy and inedible. When we pointed that fact out we were informed, that is how they do it there. If you don't believe me, see for yourself. I took pictures. The only redemption was the side of squash, it was very tasty. I just didn't go to a squash restaurant. I went to a Bar-B-Que place and found out they don't do BBQ--they just cook meat! read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

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Best Ribs ever, I don't need a side, just ribs. Always a great atmosphere, friendly people, great view of the river

I usually get the chicken biscuit, that's amazing. The turkey is always good too. My 5 year old loves it. The brisket was awesome the one time I ate it... Not a red meat fan. Which might explain why I wasn't fond of the burnt ends. They were way too salty and hard to chew. I was expecting something softer and jucier. The sides are always good. And the milkshakes are worth the 1000 calories. And the service has always been the best. The employees do a very good job at making people feel welcome, they keep it very clean, and they're always happy. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Chicken biscuit w/ a side of greenbeans - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

This was my first time eating out after getting a celiac disease diagnosis, so I was a bit nervous. I let them know I needed everything to be gluten free and that I had celiac disease. They let me know what I could and couldn't eat, including letting me know that the fries were fried in the same oil as breaded food. They also changed their gloves before preparing my food. I was very impressed and was well taken care of. And did I mention how DELICIOUS the food is? It was so good. read more

The food is great! I got the pulled pork plate, which is reasonably priced and came with 2 sides. The star of the meal is definitely the green beans- they were amazing. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Green beans! - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

Sugar Fire Smokehouse is wonderful! Two out of two visits were worthy of five stars. The food's delicious, the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is pleasant and the variety of the menu suits us all. Dine in or grab and go I don't think you can beat it. They also give discounts to veterans. Hank Alvarez Moscow Mills, MO read more

5 stars for absolutely fantastic bbq. I got the big muddy which is beef brisket and sausage. I am a big eater and i didn't leave here hungry. Located on the river with easy parking. The inside is adequate sized with large wooden tables and some cool stained glass. If your in a hurry it may not be the place to go. I was there at 1:23 p.m., from door to check out was 19 min, but if you have the time you'll love this place. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Big Muddy - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

Uh, no. Meat is ok, not great, sides are bland, atmosphere and people are nice, but I'm going to Pappy's thank you very much.

Sugarfire is delicious, quick and a fun atmosphere. It's kid-friendly and we find the portions hefty enough to share with our kiddos without anyone going hungry. They've got me addicted to their Diet Lucky Soda (Excel Bottling Company) and their burgers are outstanding. The ribs are tender and meaty. The fries are thin and always a heaping portion- enough to leave guilty but glad you did. Our kids love their house-made applesauce combinations with strawberry or cherry. They add in daily sides and specials to ensure you've always got something new to try. We are moving away from STL and will miss this place! read more

Just like everything else in Washington this place has gone way down hill, but it's amazing that it can even happen to a chain. Does no one keep standards anymore? This place was incredible at first. Everything tasted good. It didn't matter what you ordered. We've spent around $50 on delivery the last 4 or 5 times now and it's been terrible every time. I think they must be buying a different grade of meat now. The pulled pork used to be so moist and it was darker with seasoning and a little skin mixed in. Now it's white, bland, and bone dry. The sides are bland and taste like no one even cares to try them and make sure they're appealing. Thank you sugar fire for destroying the only hope I had for a restaurant actually maintaining quality around here. It's disgusting and over priced now. Don't waste your time. read more

Sugarfire Smoke House - Used to be they would mold the pork into a ball for you it was so moist. Now it's delivered like this. Dry, bland, and over done. - Barbeque Near Me - Washington, Missouri

Great ribs, tasty pulled pork, nice grilled salmon, fresh fries. Love the vinaigrette on the Cracker Jack salad. Impressive variety of sauces to choose from. Very friendly service. read more

Excellent menu and fun outdoor seating with a view of the Missouri River. Menu is full of unique tastes, impossible to be bored or not impressed by the creativity here. Love this place! read more

Just ate some delicious and tender pulled pork. Also had a nice side of green beans. Food was great and staff was very friendly...what more could I ask for in lunch? Nothing great place with cool music playing. read more

Wornderful food. Fun and personable employees. View of the river. Outside patio! Nice atmosphere! Clean! Love love love this place!

Incredible BBQ. This is one of my favorite places for good championship BBQ. I am so glad they opened up in Washington. Amazing ribs, brisket and pulled pork sandwich. Highly recommend this place. read more

Disappointing... went to celebrate my birthday by trying sugar fire ribs for the first time...still don't know how they taste because they were out at 4pm...really? There were 2 other customers. I could understand if it was due to dinner rush. They were also out of chicken so my wife had to change her order choice too. Poor planning...I will stay with Bandanas from now on...never happened there in 10 plus years. read more

The staff was friendly and helpful, and the portions plentiful. However, the food was nothing special. There are names for various sandwiches, but the custoner selects the meat and the meat all seems to go on the same bun so I am not sure what's up with that. I had the Carolina with brisket. The brisket was bland, in fact, the wood smoke on the patio smelled better than the meat. The fries were good but chopped up into little snibbles which were greasy and difficult to pick up. The cole Slaw was pedestrian. Beer was warm. The upstairs patio shown in the web site photo is for the establishment next door and off limits to patrons of Sugarfire. Sauces were too sweet, Bandanas are much better. Nothing special. read more

Great BBQ, sides are good, and the chef salad is very nice with Apple cider vinegar dressing. Warm beer and pricey, keeps it at 4 stars.

Sugarfire has some of the best...if not the very best BBQ I ever had. Beginning with the huge Smokers outside the restaurant to the ambiance inside, and the food...this place is a WINNER! Get this place a try...you will not be disappointed! read more

Delicious BBQ! The brisket dip was tender and tasty! The green beans were good and garlicky. Fries were crispy and salty.

I was so excited to finally try Sugarfire and it did not disappoint. I got the brisket sandwich and fell in love. The housemade fries were hot and crispy. The meat was so tender and delicious. I also tried some of my sons pork and holy cow!!!! We will be back for sure and my apologies for not coming in sooner. Big mistake on my part. :) read more

All the Sugarfire locations I have visited have been fantastic and the Washington MO location was no different. I would recommend trying any of the daily specials they offer. read more

We have been here three times so far and it's quickly becomining our go to place. Absolutely wonderful BBQ, the sides are extraordinary! The staff are great very helpful. read more

Oh my, where do I begin! I have gone numerous times with different friends and family. They have excellent BBQ and sauces! I have never had a problem with an order or the amount of food they serve you. They have generous portions and a wide variety of sides. They change their side options, so you never know what your choices are going to be until you get there or call in your order. They have roasted Brussel sprouts which I love! And they also deliver in the Washington area. The employees that I have encountered have always been friendly and helpful. I would recommend this eatery if you haven't tried it and like BBQ. I was a bit confused on my first visit as to how to enter the serving area; but an employee came and guided me to the correct area. I have been pleasantly pleased with the food, prices and service! read more

I just realized I had a low rating and my comments were great. This is my correction. This is a great place. It is a definite place to eat. Sorry I had incorrect earlier. It deserves 5 stars without a doubt. read more

It was very good. Had the fries and baked beans and pulled pork. Others in our party had the brisket and they said that was very good also.

I loved the location of this restaurant, being right on the riverfront. The employees were very polite and helpful, so if it was solely based on customer service by employees, they would get five stars. However, the food was not up to par for the price. I got the 2 meal combo with ribs, pulled pork, fries, and potato salad. My boyfriend got the brisket with "Frankentots" and baked beans. My ribs were good but the pulled pork was cold and dry, the fries were pretty good, thin and crispy, but I was not a fan of the potato salad at all as it was very bland. The brisket was also very dry and not very enjoyable. The baked beans were average and the Frankentots probably would have been great if they were hot. We were not fans of the "cafeteria line" style of service with the food being mostly cold. Our total bill was over $40, and it didn't taste like $40 at all compared to other BBQ places in the area. I probably won't return. read more

Came here for the first time the other day while in Washington for a wedding. The Wagyu brisket was awesome and the Hangover soup with dill pickles was pretty great too. The service was excellent and the space is really cool. read more

Fantastic food! I could eat here every day. I love that they offer different sides on a daily basis, too.

My daughter and I came to Washington, MO in July to visit my son and his family who just moved here. It was our first trip here. My son knows I LOVE BBQ ribs so the first night he took us to Sugarfire. Oh it was so good, my daughter and I ate there three more times on the days we were on our own. It is now three months later and a shorter visit, but we still managed to fit in two lunches! Wish we had one in South Bend, IN because we seriously need a good BBQ place! read more

The staff was very attentive, walking around answering any questions and checking to see if anyone needed anything. This was a nice touch for counter service style restaurant. The food was great BBQ, the Mac n Cheese was a little mushy. Over all the entire family enjoyed. I loved the special for the night which was a Buffalo Pulled Chicken topped with Fritos. We also had Smoked Salmon great but the meal itself not too filling, our table had several whole slabs of ribs and they were excellent. We will be back !!! read more

So so good. Best BBQ out there pulled pork and brisket are tender and juicy. Mac and cheese phenomenal and their house sodas are good too.

I normally do not like bbq, but this place is special. Creative menu items and lots of yummy side choices.

It's a fun place to eat, food is good, love he local soda choices. Try the taco tots!