Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in St. Louis

Cooking meat low and slow over an indirect heat source鈥攖he only real qualifications for barbecue鈥攊s a truly American tradition, going back to and picked up by early Spanish colonizers who also gave it the name the cooking style goes by now: barbacoa. Today, barbecue is a wildly popular staple across the U.S., with many cities and regions (and all claiming to have the best). Because barbecue meat spends hours upon hours cooking, restaurants are a go-to source for many Americans who would rather not spend all day and all night tending to their flames. compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in St. Louis on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.

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#27. MS Piggies Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10612 Page Ave St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63132-1204
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#26. Bootleggin' BBQ

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1933 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103-1623
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#25. The Midwestern

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 900 Spruce St, Saint Louis, MO 63102-1105
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#24. Red The BBQ Man

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 304 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson, Saint Louis, MO 63135-2738
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#23. J. Smugs Gastropit

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2130 Macklind Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-2917
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#22. Honey Pit Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (40 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 951 S Kirkwood Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63122-6036
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#21. Smoki O'S BBQ

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $
- Address: 1545 N Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63102-2304
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#20. Bandana's BBQ - Sunset Hills

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (51 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11750 Gravois Rd, Sunset Hills, Saint Louis, MO 63127-1804
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#19. BEAST Butcher & Block

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (23 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4156 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-3847
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#18. Smokee Mo's St. Louis BBQ

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 Old Meramec Station Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63021
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#17. Salt And Smoke

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 392 N Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1247
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#16. The Stellar Hog

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5623 Leona St, Saint Louis, MO 63116-2907
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#15. Bandana's BBQ - Florissant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8234 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, Saint Louis, MO 63031-7107
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#14. BBQ Saloon

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (106 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4900 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1404
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#13. Gobble Stop Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 1227 Castillons Arcade Plz, Creve Coeur, Saint Louis, MO 63141-4403
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#12. Smoking Barrels BBQ - St. Louis

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5641 South Kingshighway Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63109
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#11. Bandana's BBQ - Maryland Heights

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (112 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12222 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, Saint Louis, MO 63043-2408
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#10. Sawmill BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (117 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4060 Mississippi Ave, Cahokia, IL 62206-1076
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#9. Salt + Smoke

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (117 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5625 Hampton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63109-3435
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#8. Roper's Ribs

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (163 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6929 W Florissant Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136-3638
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#7. Adam's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (172 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2819 Watson Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63139-2620
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#6. Dalie's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2951 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Kirkwood, Saint Louis, MO 63122-3377
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#5. The Shaved Duck

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (706 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2900 Virginia Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1227
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#4. Sugarfire Smoke House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,195 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 605 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1207
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#3. Salt + Smoke

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (741 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6525 Delmar Blvd, University City, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4502
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#2. Bogart's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,353 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1627 S 9th St Soulard area, Saint Louis, MO 63104-3827
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#1. Pappy's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,041 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3106 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63103-1213
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