You don’t have to travel very far to enjoy your favorite fresh BBQ dishes. In fact, you can stay right here in the St. Louis, Missouri, area and check out these top BBQ restaurants right at home. 
- Sugarfire Smoke House
The many awards that the Sugarfire Smoke House has won is just one reason you should consider trying it. Another is the fresh, chef-created menu that is sure to get your mouth watering. Sugarfire Smoke House takes traditional BBQ and adds a unique twist, giving St. Louis its own type of BBQ.
Just a few of the most popular dishes on the menu include the pulled pork and brisket. You can also eat lighter with one of the fresh salads including the smoked chicken Caesar salad or the chef salad. Finish off your meal with an ice cream soda float or a pie shake. Dine in, carry out, or have your favorite dishes delivered right to your front door.
- A Fine Swine
A Fine Swine focuses on traditional BBQ and uses only the best low and slow techniques to create each of their menu items. Ingredients are fresh, food is served hot, and A Fine Swine is sure to become a favorite of yours. Start your meal off with an appetizer like the white cheddar cheese curds. Then, choose from one of the popular entrees including the championship pulled pork or the authentic Texas brisket.
If you can’t choose just one, go with the sampler which comes with pork, brisket, ribs, and chicken. Make sure you also try one of the fresh desserts like the Texas sheet cake or the fresh blackberry cobbler. You can also order bulk BBQ items off of the take-out menu for your next event.
- BEAST Craft BBQ Co.
Founder and head-chef David has received many awards and continues to impress the locals of St. Louis with his unique and awe-inspiring menu. Every menu item begins with the freshest ingredients including Wagyu beef and non-GMO chicken. Just a few of the must-try items on the menu include the dry rub wings and the rib tips.
Pair your favorite meat with one of the fresh sides like the pit beans or the kielbasa. BEAST Craft also serves a bulk menu and boxed lunches. Pair your entree with one of the available craft beers.
- Adam’s Smokehouse
Adam’s Smokehouse founders branched out from other BBQ restaurants and combined their knowledge and enjoyment of BBQ cuisine to create their own place. On the menu you will find items like ribs, smoked chicken, and BBQ salad. The pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches are the perfect portions for lunch and the tri-tip sirloin or smoke salami plates offer 10 ounces of meat, perfect for dinner. Whatever you choose, top it with one of the unique sauces like the Sweet Jane or the Cranberry Cayenne.
St. Louis has a vibrant BBQ scene with many exceptional restaurants worth checking out. Grab a few friends and see which restaurant deserves the title of best BBQ spot in the St. Louis area.
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