Food was very tasty and server was very friendly. I don't think the wedge salad qualifies to be a wedge, as mine was cut up and extremely over dressed. Flavor was fantastic on everything and I know to get my dressing on the side next time, as I don't like the quantity of dressing that most people do. I will definitely be back. read more

Food is really good, I've been there a couple of times and never disappoints. This time I tried delivery, a little bit hesitant because some food doesn't travel well, I was impressed how well everything was packed so the sandwiches weren't soggy and everything was delicious! read more

The food was great! I had the shrimp and grits with Brussel sprouts and my hubby had a 2 meat portion with baked beans. The grits were nice and creamy with an added Jalapeño flavor while the Brussels were extra crispy and soft on the inside. My husband's plate was all very tender and juicy with very flavorful beans. They had a vast range of sauces to try with your meal and they were delicious as well. The service was nice,fast and efficient. The decor was very vintage and warm. The whole experience was great, will definitely be returning. read more

The staff is very friendly and quick to tell you what their favorite menu items are. They've got a nice selection of local beers. We shared... I should say we destroyed in possibly record time the smothered fries. The cheese sauce is really something special, lots of flavor that goes really well with the smoked meats. We both went with pain sandwiches so we could try all the bbq sauces. I'm not usually a big fan of Carolina bbq sauces, but I would have bought a gallon of theirs if they'd had one! The macaroni and cheese is not as flavorful as I wanted it to be. It could have benefitted from a little salt and pepper, or a little sharp cheddar in the cheese blend, or some crumbles of the incredible smoked bacon. Still good mac and cheese, just not as good as everything else on the menu! read more

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Shaved duck is a nice little spot for some good bbq in an intimate setting. I usually go with the tri tip sandwich, which is pretty good and has a generous portion of meat. The only thing that would upgrade from 4 to 5 star is the juiciness of the meat, which can be on the dryer side. Regardless of that, the meat is always tender and flavorful, and can add some bbq sauce to make for a great sandwich. Also tried the duck confit appetizer which was well liked, the duck was falling off the bone and very tender. Worth a try if in the area, service is always top notch as well! read more

The Shaved Duck - Duck Confit - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Not sure what took us so long to try this place - everything was amazing, from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. They were very good about my gluten allergy, even going into the kitchen to read ingredients, without me asking. We will definitely be back! read more

Had sloppy joe type burnt ends special and i regretted it. My husband enjoyed his, and mine. Fries were good. No liquor license and that didn't affect our dining service but may others. Service was great. read more

Very good food in a homey atmosphere. Service and wait times can be slow because it is a small place that often has a line out the door. The wedge salad was the best one I've ever had. I would love them to have a bartender and a cocktail menu. read more

Love the food here. The service was amazing and the music was so great. If you're in the area I recommend

As someone who's lived on KC bbq his entire life I was a little hesitant to try a bbq place on this trip but this was a great choice! Multiple sauces to pair with your meat, and everything was super tender. The highlight was the smoked chicken and meat loaf as well. It was a great space as well and the staff were very inviting. read more

The duck confit and honey butter cornbread is really good, but almost all other food is just above average. They are good, by all means, but not worth the 5 star and high praise and the long wait. I don't know why, but it seems most of the duck dishes (e.g. smoked duck breast) disappeared from the menu. As a restaurant named after duck, it is kind of weird to see no more duck dishes than duck confit. Overall it is a good restaurant, the kind of good that you may go occasionally of you are just in the area and have nothing in mind, but not the kind you would recommend to your friends or visitors. read more

The Shaved Duck - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

This came highly recommended from one of my friends. I ordered the duck confit and it was phenomenal! I ordered it as an appetizer and had to gracefully work my way into the point brisket burger! It's one of the most flavorful brisket sandwiches I have ever come across! Service is top notch and all Covid measure are observed. They also offer outdoor seating, but I reccomend eating inside for a better experience! So, if you're visiting St. Louis and want to try some delicious food, get yourself down to The Shaved Duck!!! read more

The Shaved Duck - Duck Confit - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Overall just okay - 3~3.5 /5. The place does not have AC and the enviornment was a bit too dark/confined. The smothered fries was good, and so does the cornbread madeline - Perhaps it can be a dessert for us! It was dissapointing that they do not have the duck confit- It's why we came for, and it's what this place named for, afterall. The brisket was juicy and delicious, but other meat including the burnt ends were a bit too dry. The price was a bit high as well. read more

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Nice little stop! Mac and cheese needs to happen! It was the best! Pulled chicken and the brisket burger was the top picks. Everyone loved the cornbread! They are working on the beverage situation so don't expect a nice cold brew with dinner just yet. Overall, nice stop! read more

We sat outside on the picnic tables before going to a comedy show downtown... the wait staff was a little short handed but over all it was a good experience, except that our food took longer than expected. Would like to try to sit inside. read more

Strong 5 stars. Absolutely delicious food! I got the salad of the day, which was delicious and such a big portion for a side salad. We also got cornbread madeleines with honey butter, and they were perfect. Main course was half rack baby back ribs with mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was my favorite- cheesy and creamy, not stringy. The ribs were good and there are 2 kinds of bbq sauce on the table available- I mixed both together and it was great. I highly recommend! read more

The Shaved Duck - Watermelon salad with cucumber, feta, spinach, strawberries, and raspberry vinaigrette - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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$$ A pub stilled restaurant. The restaurant serves bbq but brings it up to a pub and restaurant notch with a good essence of goodbye just styled in a restaurant and played style. The brisket burger was juicy and the the Mac and cheese was creamy. read more

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We found this place last minute on a trip. The smoke trip-tip is amazing. Everything was really delicious and we ordered a mix of everything to try as much as we could. Top notch barbecue! read more

The Shaved Duck - Half rack of the most delicious ribs with baked beans and slaw. - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I get the shrimp and grits every other week for take out and love it. I was so disappointed this weekend. The portions were small and not enough sauce. I love this place but won't order again if this dismal portion happens again. Please be consistent in your portions Update. Called the restaurant and let them know and Katie (who is awesome) refunded my dinner and was apologetic. Will order again. read more

My family was in town so we initially went to Pappy's smoke house but the line was too long and it was very hot out. We came here next and waited about 15 minutes. This place was a lot smaller than expected. It's not a fancy place but more divey like a bar. They also have outdoor seating and despite having AC, it was hot in there. I got the half ribs with creamed corn . The baby back ribs was best I have had... despite the two sauces they offered being bad, the ribs were so good that it was fine without sauce. The creamed corn was good too. My hubby and bro got the tri tip sandwich (a little on plain side). I ate the ribs for days!!! read more

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Definitely didn't expect this spot to have some really solid ribs. Was pleasantly surprised how good they were. I did notice a smoker out back when I arrived. I tried the gumbo to start and it was fine, nothing special. Come for a full rack a ribs, take half to go :) read more

The Shaved Duck - Ribs - Soul Food Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

On a hot Monday afternoon we decided to try the Shaved Duck, based on a good recommendation from my son. It's a corner joint, tucked away in the middle of a residential area - the kind of location that usually bodes well. Would have gone with 3.5, but decided 4 was more honest than 3. We started with the (recommended) Duck fries. A base of pulled pork, covered with fries and a cheese sauce. Wow! Delicious and moist and filling. After a plate of these I was wondering if I had room for the rest. Main course was the three meat platter. We chose Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, and Tri-Tip. We picked the Baked Beans as our side. The good first: Tri-Tip was delightfully rare and tender with a good smokey taste. Definitely a winner. The Burnt Ends were a true joy. Moist without being fatty, and very tasty. Once again, something to order again! A surprise side was a small container of Cole Slaw. Delish. A little on the vinegary side, which is exactly how I like it. On the down side, the Baked Beans were just Meh. Not quite like the just came out of the can, but close. Finally, the Pulled Pork. The bark (outside crust) was pleasantly tasty, but the meat itself was dry. I mentioned this to two staff who came by the table (not to get anything, but to inform them of the condition), but nothing became of it then. As we were leaving I mentioned the Pork to a person on the way out - turned out he was the Executive Chef. He apologized sincerely, said the kitchen hadn't mixed the meat up enough, and got me a small container to take. That sample was wonderful. I'll give the Pork another try when we return (which we will). We ordered some wings to take with us. Sorry to say, but they were very disappointing. They were small and over cooked. While there was a strong smoke flavor, overall I wouldn't recommend them. read more

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Food is Ok. The vibe is all wrong however. Staff seems to really hate being there.Seething under the service. Does this fall upon the management? The CEO of Chick-fil-a once told me "if you want happy workers you HIRE them that way." What a truly unhappy lot of servers,hosts, and a bartender, this was. Sullen. Did I come here a bad day? Maybe. It WAS beautiful outside. Maybe they just all didn't want to work this day? The signs of "wokeness" are multiple and pronounced throughout. I personally can take a pass on politics when it comes to dining establishments.We all eat. I had visited here years ago and don't recall the militancy of the message (whatever it is) being so pronounced. However, that particular visit was at night. But what REALLY irked me? The place just didn't meet my cleanliness standards. Again, last time I went it was nighttime and at that time the unkemptness of the place wasn't as pronounced as it was not during the daytime on a sunny St.Louis afternoon. Love the name. Bless! read more

Great tasting food and service. The redecorated restaurant and configured space offers a soft ambiance.

My red wine was served iced cold. Sent it back. The burnt ends (a first for me) came to the table barely warm. Less than a cup of meat. Most of it was fat and I literally could not eat it. The bun arrived thanks to the waitress who was fabulous, despite the food, so I had some bread to eat. Hand cut fries weren't that good either. The sweet waitress offered to replace my food, but I declined. Just wanted out of there. They didn't charge us for my meal. Just no way to spend a wedding anniversary. read more

The quintessential St Lou BBQ. Great BBQ and the addition of duck is the real kicker here. Love the craft brew selection, along with the setting. Service has always been friendly and on point too. Shot out to the crew! read more

The Shaved Duck April 2018 ------------ I will forever cherish my first experience at The Shaved Duck. This cozy little spot has won a place in my heart. They have super yummy duck, a great beer list, tasty barbecue, great house BBQ sauces, and very welcoming folks who care about their patrons. It's a great spot to gather with your friends & family, or check them out for your next date night with that special someone. This spot won't disappoint. I absolutely adored the duck confit starter. It was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. I would return just for this dish. I will get it every time I'm there. They have great BBQ meat options. The ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends were tasty. They were just a smidge dry for my likes, but they tasted great with all their amazing house sauces. They have around 6 or so house BBQ sauces. You are bound to find one you like. We tried the these sides: slaw, salad & mac 'n cheese. Mac 'n cheese was my favorite-hands down. I loved all their craft beer options. Some were local, some not; I always love me some UC Fantasyland, which they had available here. The service was good. The food came the temp it was supposed to be. Overall, I really enjoyed my time with the folks here. They have something special going on. Though herbivores have fewer options, our friends at The Shaved Duck do have them covered, too. read more

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Great BBQ. I live in the neighborhood and have been here many times. The Mac & Cheese is really good. I also suggest the loaded fries.

Super cute neighborhood restaurant near Tower Grove Park in St Louis. My husband saw this on an episode of Diners Drive-ins and Dives and was so excited to try it when we visited St. Louis. They had a small but good selection of local beers and amazing bbq. We tried a 3 meat platter and burnt ends and smoked then deep fried wings. The burnt ends were some of the best and most moist ones I've tried. Wings were also phenomenal! They make their own sauces and had 5 delicious choices. Sauces were so good we had hoped that they sold bottles to bring home but no such luck. Our waitress was Paige and she was very patient with my special needs daughter and all our questions. Food came quick and was perfect! Highly recommend this place! read more

The food was fabulous. Meat was tender and had great flavor. I think they were called loaded fries were amazing. Service was great. Only issue I had the night I went was there were live musicians and the space is small so felt like I was yelling at my partner the whole time they were playing but it didn't take much away from the experience of eating here. read more

Expect a chill ambiance and some good Southern hospitality. We came for Saturday brunch around 11am and the place was starting to fill up. We got the following: Corn bread- best one I've had. The caramelization of the crust is perfect and went well with the honey butter they served it with. Broccolli with sweet chili special side- exactly what it sounds like- you can bypass this small portion. Burnt ends- it was served room temp but would rather want it warmer. It was good but it made me want to try the fatty part of brisket. The sauce it was marinated in was a little sweet and tangy not overpowering the flavor of the brisket. Half rack of ribs- dry rub which they lightly glazed. The rub flavor really went into the rib meat. It was tender, almost fell off the bone though it could have been juicy (a little dry for my liking) overall still good. Mac n cheese side- they used shell pasta but I would have liked regular macaroni. It's creamy but again I would bypass this side as well. Overall a solid four star and highly recommend it. read more

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As seen on DDD. This is the real deal for St. Louis soul cuisine and should be on your short list if out of town. Awesome vibe and service. The location of the business, okay...don't worry, be happy. It's not bad, but the surrounding residential neighborhood's appearance is aged. Don't let the rough hood deter you. During the day I would have no issue of returning. But with being out of town and not knowing the area at night not so sure. Parking is by street. The cool old two story building added to our anticipation of opening the faded antique wooden doors in the front. A couple of tables are in front and a few more picnic tables on the right. The front entry way was clear of debris. Our party was immediately greeted by a hostess on a weekday around 1145 AM. A bar is up front with tables, chairs and a few booths in the rear. Wood floors, exposed brick and beautiful woodwork. Also nice artwork hanging on the walls. A male waiter was Johnny on the spot getting drink orders. I was with two children in their early teens that were very skeptical of soul food. Menus were placed on the table and shortly after waters out. Our party needed recommendations, especially the kids. Our waiter was a rock star and provided lots of ideas for the kids, mixing things up, asking questions and being very patient. It was a bit embarrassing how long it took, but the server never flinched. My order was a Combination Plate / burnt ends on a slice of bread, tri-tip, ribs, brisket & caramelized onion mash. Side of in-house BBQ sauce. Kicked it off with their classic appetizer smothered fries. The verdict. The burnt ends and brisket were home runs, the mash was off for me. Be brave if you go solo on the smothered fries. The others in my party enjoyed their dishes as well. The kids dishes worked and they enjoyed. The price point for lunch pushes to a high range. At the same time the quality and preparation of all the dishes made me feel at though it was worth every penny. Our waiter checked in multiple times and when time for a check was efficient. By this time there was a wait out the door. I've been told at peak service it can be over an hour. Loved the atmosphere, loved the food and the service was phenomenal. An extra star does go to our waiter. Unfortunately I failed to get his name to recognize in this review darn it. Would love to return and recommend. . read more

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Local. That lives down the Street. Literally can walk to Shave Duck. Good BBQ. Service is good. Good atmosphere.

Everything about this place is great. We chose to dine outside at about 5pm on a nice weekday March evening, and were able to choose our table. The waitress was very nice, made good conversation with us, and made good drink recommendations (i believe she was usually the bartender). We ordered the brown sugar bacon, which was incredible- full of topping and came with refreshing apples and pickled red onions. It came with 3 slices and one per person is plenty as an appetizer. For the entree I ordered the pulled pork, tri-tip and mashed potatoes. All were excellent. The pulled pork was super tender, there were no fatty pieces and it was seasoned with some sort of red/orange colored seasoning blend after being plated that really kicked it up a notch. The tri-tip was also incredibly tender, flavorful, and sliced thin. Each sauce was perfect- 5 to choose from and you cant go wrong with any. The mashed potatoes had small chunks of potato, with a garlic and chive type flavor. I will definitely be back to try everything else they have to offer. read more

Big E on the road again in route to 500 bbq shacks across America. Stopped in The Shaved Deck in St Louis and this was one of those gray diamonds that you find when you least expect it. Got the 3 meat combo plate ( pulled pork ,Meat Loaf, Tri-tip,added burnt ends and baby back ribs. Side was beans and they add a small slaw . If you have read any of my reviews you know I prefer a St Louis cut spare rib anytime I have Que but have to say out of 4 different ribs in saint louis area these baby backs were my favorite. Also my favorite sauce of about 15 sampled in a week. I would eat the Back Isle sauce out of the bottle and just wish they sold it to go by the bottle. The burnt end were quite good along with the pulled pork and quite enjoyed the smoked meatloaf. The sides were excellent..: the free addition of coleslaw was a perfect compliment to cleanse the pallet between the different meats. Service was good decor was fun and a quite enjoyable experience .. gotta to say in close to 200 bbq shacks definitely in my top 25 . Can't wait to return to the area again .. and for the vegans several options for the non meat eaters. Here is to the pursuit of gray Bbq and tell them Big E Bbq sent you! read more

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Walnut maple bacon is three strips of bacon in a sweet glaze that was amazing, and the tri tip was tender, flavorful, and fabulous!

Dinner here last night! We tried just about every meat option by each ordering a combo plate for our meals. The burnt ends app was amazing and needed no sauce or additions. Other meats were good and I especially liked the brisket with some of the black pepper bbq at the table. Interestingly the smoked meatloaf was amazing and I'm glad the boyfriend ordered it! Sides: mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and creamed corn. Everything was good but I prefer my Brussels crispy and these were a little underdone for my liking. The Mac and cheese and corn were both creamy and well flavored! For drinks we had rum and coke which was a good choice and came out mixed pretty strongly! Only $5.50 for a Dominican white rum and coke. Overall very glad we hopped on this St Louis bandwagon read more

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The Shaved Duck is hit or miss for me honestly. Sometimes it's incredible and sometimes it's not great and service isn't great. There are better BBQ places in St. Louis. read more

I know this is controversial, but I would have to say that The Shaved Duck has the best bbq in St. Louis. Even the vegetarian options are delicious here! Hands down, the mac n cheese is a must-order item and the burnt ends as well! Everything you order is going to be fantastic though! read more

The Shaved Duck might be St. Louis' best hidden gem. I was a little hesitant at first as the restaurant is on a neighborhood street corner with no other places to eat in sight. However, when I walked in I felt right at home! If you've ever been to Columbus, OH, this restaurant would fit right in in German Village. Cozy, with a small bar and plenty of tables and a few scattered booths, we were immediately greeted by the sound of music. An older gentleman strummed his guitar just inside the entrance for all to enjoy. We were seated right away even though previous reviews said to expect a wait. I didn't catch the name of our waitress but she was totally on top of her game, bringing you a fresh beer the second you took your last sip. We decided to start with an order of the cornbread. Let me just say their honey butter that comes with it is like crack, you'll want to eat it straight up after you run out of cornbread! So good! For my meal, I opted for the pulled chicken. This also came in a huge portion and was perfectly seasoned. There were four different bbq sauces on the table to choose from to enhance your entree as well. The only one I remember was a mango habanero. I was so impressed by this causal, welcoming food joint. I can't speak to how many tourists they get as we found it straight away on Yelp, but it wasn't too crowded. They don't have their own parking lot, but street parking wasn't hard to find. They have gender neutral bathrooms that are right off the drinks station which can lead to some awkward bump ins, but the bathrooms are spacious. I highly recommend whether you're a local or a visitor! read more

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