Best Barbecue restaurant in St. Louis

Sugarfire is a barbecue restaurant that offers a unique blend of traditional and artisanal BBQ. The business is based on the idea of reinventing barbecue every single day, by taking the best traditions of the best barbecue cities in the U.S.A. and creating a St. Louis style barbecue that's all its own. Sugarfire's award-winning barbeque tantalizes taste buds with baby back ribs, juicy pulled pork, and the best beef brisket in town, along with a variety of specials that defy logic and even gravity. Sugarfire's menu features a range of meats, including brisket, turkey, chicken, sausage, and ribs, all smoked to perfection. The business also offers a variety of sauces, including KC-style, Texas Hot, Carolina mustard, and white barbecue sauce, each made in-house. Sugarfire's chefs have studied with renowned pitmasters and have overseen the creation of six other restaurants, ensuring that every bite is tender and flavorful. The business has won numerous awards, including Best Barbecue by the Travel Channel, St. Louis Magazine, and Feast Magazine, and has been featured on Pitmasters, Beat Bobby Flay, and Burgers, Brew, and Que. Sugarfire has locations in multiple cities, including Olivette, Downtown STL, Farmington, St. Charles, Valley Park, Dardenne Prairie, Washington, Wentzville, Florissant, O'Fallon, and Westminster. The business offers a range of services, including dine-in, carry-out, and delivery, and is a preferred caterer at over 60 venues. Sugarfire's team is passionate about providing the best barbecue experience, and the business is committed to supporting local communities and donating to worthy causes.

Salt + Smoke is a St. Louis-based barbecue restaurant that serves award-winning smoked brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, and housemade sides across six locations in the St. Louis area. The restaurant was founded in 2014 by Tom Schmidt and Pitmaster Haley Riley, who took over a failing restaurant and turned it into a successful barbecue joint in just a week. Today, Salt + Smoke has eight locations across the St. Louis area, including the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, South County, Kirkwood, and Edwardsville. The restaurant is known for its slow-smoked meats, which are smoked over post oak for 16 hours to give them a tender and flavorful texture. The menu features a variety of meats, including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, all of which are smoked to perfection. Salt + Smoke also offers a range of housemade sides, including mac and cheese, collard greens, and baked beans. The restaurant has a strong focus on community and offers a loyalty program that rewards customers for their purchases. Salt + Smoke offers a range of ordering options, including carryout and delivery, boxed lunches, catering, and shipping BBQ nationwide. The restaurant also offers a variety of private event spaces, including the Piglet Room and the Bovine Room, which can accommodate up to 30 guests. Salt + Smoke is committed to sustainability and is a proud member of the Green Dining Alliance, which means they eliminate plastic straws, auto-fill waters, and work with local food pantries to reduce waste.

Pappy's Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant based in St. Louis, Missouri, operating in the Food and Beverage Services industry. The establishment emphasizes slow-smoked Memphis-style barbecue, prepared fresh for customers, with meats smoked for up to 24 hours over apple or cherry wood and served with a trio of sauces. Pappy's Smokehouse targets dine-in customers in midtown St. Louis and the surrounding city and county area, offering a recognizable rib-focused menu that has earned regional recognition. Since its founding in 2008, the company has expanded to multiple locations within the St. Louis area, including a new site opened in St. Peters, Missouri, in late 2020. The company employs a regional footprint approach and positions itself among other barbecue brands in the Midwest, with multiple outlets and ongoing regional expansion. Pappy's Smokehouse is known for its nationally acclaimed dry-rubbed ribs, slow smoked to juicy perfection over apple and cherry wood for a lightly smoked flavor. Their menu includes items like pulled pork, smoky beef brisket, and burnt ends. Pappy's Smokehouse aims to provide quality, homestyle food while making every customer feel like family, and has added other restaurants to its family, including Bogarts and Dalie's. Bogarts offers smoked tri-tip sirloin, pastrami, and apricot glazed ribs in historic Soulard, while Dalie's brings the best St. Louis BBQ to West County in Valley Park, Missouri, with daily specials like Brisket Chili and Creole Wednesday.

Bogart's Smokehouse is a restaurant that serves barbecue and other homestyle food. It aims to provide quality food while making every customer feel like family. The restaurant has a long history, starting with the opening of Pappy's Smokehouse in 2008, followed by the addition of Bogarts and Dalie's. Bogart's Smokehouse offers a variety of menu items, including Memphis-style BBQ, Louisiana-inspired sandwiches, and traditional favorites. Their menu includes items like smoked tri-tip sirloin, pastrami, and apricot-glazed ribs. They also offer daily specials, such as Brisket Chili, Creole Wednesday, and Smokehouse Chicken and Dumplings. Their menu caters to diverse tastes, making it a local favorite among St. Louis residents. Bogart's Smokehouse is a popular destination for barbecue enthusiasts, with multiple locations in the St. Louis area. They have received numerous awards and recognition, including being named the Best BBQ in Missouri by Yelp. They offer catering services for events, including weddings, and have a reputation for providing high-quality, flavorful food and excellent service.