Bogart's Smokehouse

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!

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.

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.

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!)

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.

Best Ribs in St Louis, no contest. I have been here three times in the past two months and each time is like the first. For context, I have also tried Pappy’s and Dalie’s, Sugarfire, etc. This is by no means saying the others are not good but none come close to the quality and taste of Bogarts. These ribs are legitimately the best I’ve ever had. They are tender and fall off the bone with a perfectly caramelized crust that pairs extremely well their barbecue sauces. Their deviled eggs potato salad is also an absolute must get, it is one of the more unique sides I’ve had and tastes amazing. The fire and ice pickles, slaw, and baked beans are also very solid options. We were lucky enough to get their last order of burnt ends and smoked wings before they sold out. The burnt ends are also a must if you’re into barbecue. The smoked wings were smoked well and pairs well with their sauce. The atmosphere is very enjoyable and comfortable. Staff here are awesome and really make the experience an unforgettable one. Make sure to include Bogarts on your list of must try when in STL. You will not regret it!

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.

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!!