Bogart’s Smokehouse - Best BBQ Ribs in St. Louis | Menu, Reviews

Wow wow wow! Talk about the best BBQ… maybe anywhere? Awesome service, awesome food, great vibe. Such a great spot that we went twice in our 3 day trip to St. Louis. This is worth a 2+ hour drive.

The barbecue offerings at Bogart’s Smokehouse is fantastic! This place has been consistently ranked as one of the best BBQ joints in Missouri. I am still somewhat new to Saint Louis, but this and Pappy’s are my two Saint Louis favorites. I thought Pappy’s had the best ribs, but then my first visit to Bogart’s surprised me. Their ribs are amazing and so is their pork burnt ends. They also have fire & ice pickles that are surprisingly good for uncooked pickles. Beans also hit the spot. We received our food within 10 mins of ordering and a server brought it to our table. Service was very friendly. They do have limited seating both inside and outside when compared to other BBQ joints, so arrive early. The only significant challenge with this place is parking. They don’t have a public parking lot like Pappy’s or most BBQ joints, so paid street side parking is the only option.

WOW - DELICIOUS!! We weren’t planning on stopping here, but found it when our plans changed - and we’re so happy we found it! This place is a 10/10 start to finish (I can only give five stars, though ). Nikki, who took our order, was awesome - super friendly and took time to answer our questions, provide recommendations, and checked in on us after we sat down…and she did that with the other customers too. The other staff members were very nice as well. We got the ribs, turkey, bogart beans, deviled egg potato salad, and the sweet & sour slaw - everything was OUTSTANDING, DELISH, YUM!! Our favorite BBQ sauce of the four available was the cranberry cayenne - sweet, a little tang, and a nice kick of spice. I definitely recommend if you’re a St. Louis local or visiting.

Visiting from AZ - looking for great bbq. Found it!! 1/2 rack of ribs with beans and pickles. Fall off the bone deliciousness. Can’t wait to come again, early before they sell out of the burnt ends. Even though stuffed - also took home pastrami for later. Had to sample it and out of this world flavor. My new favorite bbq place in STL!!

STL Gem...Best BBQ in St. Louis! Probably the best ribs l've ever had!! First ones into the door Sunday morning greeted with a welcoming smile at the door and at the ordering counter. I ordered the half-rib and burnt ends combo with baked beans and Deviled eggs potato salad sides mmmmm...I could smell the smoke flavor coming from the ribs and my mouth was watering instantly. The ribs were extremely meaty, juicy, and flavorful. I didn't even used the BBQ sauce that they had on the table. The ribs had just the right amount of smoke and a sweet, tangy flavor that was unforgettable. I've tried 3 other smokehouses ribs on my visit to STL and they pale in comparison. This is the type of food I expect from a specialty BBQ place. They know their craft well and deliver on it. 100% recommend!

Very casual joint, but they do it well. Got there at 1pm on a weekday and was one of the last fee to get the ribs, so come early! As the meats run out, they come off the menu for the day. Good prices, good portions, lovely staff! I had the cole slaw, beans, and half slab of ribs (enough for 2 portions!)

What a delight! We are KC residents with high standards for BBQ and this place did not disappoint. The ribs were so incredibly tender. Their Pineapple BBQ sauce was a surprising treat and unique/delicious flavor. The neighborhood is so cute and the owner and staff were all a pleasure to get to know. I will definitely come back when I’m in Soulard.

I was 3rd in line at 1030 when they flipped the sign to Open. Glad I was because there were bodies behind me and a steady flow of large orders flowing out the door. The phone was ringing non-stop. This is the real deal. I grabbed a half rack and two sides. The sides were great, but unnecessary because it is so much food. That said the beans rocked and the potato salad was great even if unfinished. The ribs are the deserving star on my plate. So darn good. Have coffee across the street at Protagonist while you watch the door for that magic sign to flip to open.