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Pappy's Smokehouse

BBQ Joint$$$$

Midtown, St Louis

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Pappy's Smokehouse

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Ranked #1 for BBQ joints in St Louis
This BBQ joint is famous for their ribs. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best BBQ with plentiful portions and well thought-out sides."(20 Tips)
"Food Network Top 5 Best Ribs - #1 Full Slab of Ribs"(12 Tips)
"Love the sweet potato fries and the fried corn as well."(23 Tips)
"Ribs were excellent, brisket and burnt ends were great too."(23 Tips)

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Erik RowleyAugust 29, 2016
Pappy's is the best place for BBQ in St. Louis! Be prepared to wait at least 20 mins in line, well worth it for the ribs! The corn and beans are delicious and must have a Fitz's root beer on the side.
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JeffNovember 7, 2013
Come here early, come here for the lines, come here for the ambiance, but best of all come HERE for some bad ass burnt ends, ribs, slaw and potato salad and BBQ sauce. A must stop while in STL.
Aaron WagnerFebruary 22, 2016
Brisquet and pulled pork was awesome! Great smoke flavor and nice menu of opt. Call ahead to see if sold out for the day and prepare for a line. Look at all the famous people who autographed menus
Brett ElliottJuly 15, 2023
I concur that the ribs are some of the best I’ve ever had. And I’ve been to well over 100 BBQ places all over Texas, Oklahoma, Memphis and Kansas City. The original sauce is spot-on. Corn is good too
Kristen MarieSeptember 21, 2020
Best ribs I’ve ever had. The crust was like jerky, cooked and flavored perfectly. Sides were just ok, it’s really about the meats here. Burnt ends were so juicy lucky we got one of the last orders.
Jeff ThompsonMarch 28, 2016
It's Pappy's, if you go go early! Seriously the food is out of the world, but they do sell out! Expect to wait a hour in line, but once you order food is quickly served! Ribs are the best ever!
Jesse BagelsOctober 11, 2016
The real winner here is the pulled pork, also the Voodoo sauce may be my favorite bbq sauce in the world, but there are better ribs and brisket elsewhere. Come before noon on weekends to avoid lines.
Meredith SneppJune 24, 2014
Get a Cardinal Cream Soda by Fitz. Order sweet potato fries (heavenly) and the fried corn on the cob. Eat the burnt ends. It's an amazing place, totally worth the wait. Great staff!
Tomantha MercedesJune 26, 2017
Skip the green beans (especially if you like them stewed with meat). Corn and beans a re great sides. And get the ribs! Also skip the original bbq sauce...sweet is like the original sauce you know!
MarcJanuary 21, 2021
Esquire: Routinely voted the best BBQ in town, and its ribs have been recognized as the best in US. I stop by every time I'm in town, and I send anyone passing through in this direction.
JenKuduSeptember 5, 2014
Had pretty high expectations and was told by many, Pappys was the best. Maybe we caught em on an off day. Brisket and burnt ends were pretty dry. Sauce is great. Easily the best sweet potato fries!
Ryan CampbellMarch 27, 2018
The best ribs I've ever has in my life. They are 10)% worth the wait, but make sure you get there before they run out for the day. Have never had a problem during lunch finding them.
Riverfront TimesAugust 14, 2014
Even beef brisket is practically fork-tender. Sides are simple and delicious. Pappy's closes when each day's barbecue sells out, so call ahead if you're headed out late. Read more
James CJuly 7, 2014
Best BBQ in St. Louis. Try everything especially the Burnt Ends and the fried corn on the cob. May have to wait but it is totally worth it. Get there early they can run out of things.
Brian StraussJune 10, 2015
Excellent pulled pork: juicy and not overly smokey. Get there early before they start to sellout of ribs and brisket about 90 mins before closing.
24 Hour Food GeekJune 8, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Try the Pick 2 Turkey/Burnt Ends - Pick 2 Turkey/Burnt Ends - green beans and deep fried corn on the cob. #pappys #24hourfoodgeek the green beans were much better then I remember! (via @Foodspotting)
Lauren HadfieldDecember 30, 2018
One of STL's best BBQ joints -- make sure to get there early because they will sell out of everything by the time they close.
Grant MitchellDecember 11, 2014
This place always has a line. IT'S WORTH IT!! And just like the sign on the wall says-it doesn't matter what you get, it's all good! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had.
MarcApril 24, 2015
Thrillist Top BBQ List: Pappy's sells out faster than its meats cook. Opt for the ribs and underrated burnt ends, and keep a little of Pappy's Original sauce on the side for dipping.
Matt RobinsonDecember 1, 2015
Best Bar-B-Que in Saint Louis! Late lunch on a weekday is a great time to go. The lines are gone and you can walk right up to the counter for a little bit of heaven!
Riverfront TimesSeptember 17, 2013
Possibly the best sweet potato fries around. Dark, crispy and thinly cut, dipped in any of the remarkable sauces, turning already terrific fries into mouth-watering goodness. http://bit.ly/1eGtVqK
Max WennekerJuly 9, 2016
Ribs are fantastic. Been here probably five times and never had a bad meal. Line can be long but it moves very fast and there are always exactly enough seats.
Bert IrslingerOctober 7, 2017
Ribs, ribs, ribs! We've only tried the dry rub so far, and these were as good as it gets. Be prepared to wait in line, but it is well worth it. We'll be back!
Jorge PolancoMay 21, 2015
Ribs. I can't say more, I'm from Texas and we have great BBQ down there but I'll tell you Pappy's is right there with them. Great place to eat at .
Noah WeissApril 30, 2017
Great BBQ, get there by 11 to avoid the waits. Ribs, burnt ends, and fried corn all standouts.
Giovanni D'PalmaMay 1, 2017
The ribs were amazing and must have. I tried the brisket and burnt ends, which were also delicious. The ribs though! Mmm
Ryan CampbellSeptember 21, 2020
You come here for the ribs. Period. I’ve yet to find a better rack anywhere. The “bark” they get on their ribs is truly special.
Psiyina DavisNovember 8, 2013
The ribs are the best in the USA!!!! Omgeezy!! The meat is so flavored by the wood that you don't need the sauce unless you just want to kick up the goodness a notch!!!
Go! MagazineApril 25, 2013
Fries Taste Test: We're split on the sweet sweet-potato fries. The deep-amber fries, with their own natural sugars and coating of brown sugar, provide a great balance to Pappy’s peppery green beans. Read more
Christine HongSeptember 13, 2014
Well worth the wait!!! Get the ribs, burnt ends, slaw, sweet potato fries and beans. Service is exceptional too!
MarkJune 25, 2013
Outside of Kansas City, this is as good of barbecue you will find. The regular sauce is very good, the hot and spicy sauce is excellent. I recommend getting the Big Ben.
Armon MeansJuly 30, 2013
Ribs are amazing and the burnt ends sandwich is perfect. Great weekday lunch special too. Don't just dump sauce on everything, you'll miss out on perfectly flavored meat.
Russell GodfreyJuly 14, 2013
Great ribs! I added 1/4 pound of brisket and it was sliced so thin that most of the meat had dried out by the time it got to me. There was also virtually no smoke ring, unforgivable.
Karen F.September 27, 2012
Great brisket and wonderful service from the employees. Of course there was a line to order but it moved quickly. By the time I went to my table, my order was served! Yum!
JonathanJune 4, 2013
I'm a Texas boy living in Memphis. The ribs were awesome and worth the wait, but I give the brisket a fail. It was too tough. Fried corn was good too.
Eric RausinAugust 23, 2013
Best ribs in the country, and this is from someone that has been searching long and hard for them. Deep fried corn on the cobb is amazing as well.
Phil BonillaJuly 15, 2012
Food was great! The "Adam" Bomb is big enough for 4 grown men! Ribs and pulled pork were great! The fried corn on the cob...to die for. Nice sweet potato fries too!
jasmine wJanuary 25, 2013
Try the Beef Brisket Sandwich - Awesome! Sandwich with the sweet potato fries. Didn't care for the green beans.
Nola BoardroomOctober 15, 2013
I had the Big Ben platter I enjoy the ribs the sweet and spicy barbecue sauce smoke turkey sandwich didn't like the potato salad but the fried corn was a great touch
Lani AikoMarch 6, 2016
Some of the best bbq I've ever had. Ribs are a must-try. The long wait in line is definitely worth it.
Tara MedeirosMarch 30, 2016
Get the full rack of ribs with a side of baked beans and potato salad - the absolute best!
Kadee WhiteMay 21, 2016
Burnt ends, pulled chicken, turkey and pulled pork - all delicious!! Very fast service too
Ricardo RodriguezMay 30, 2015
The bbq ribs are so tender they fall off the bone. The sweet bbq sauce is fantastic. They offer good tasting side items too.
Danielle HohmeierDecember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They don't always have them - but the regular fries, not sweet potato, are really good. Can't go wrong with the sandwich + side lunch special.
Andrew MonroeSeptember 9, 2014
Ribs were excellent, brisket and burnt ends were great too. The Frito pie was okay and the fried corn was not my favorite.
Terrass MisherJune 3, 2015
The best BBQ I've had in my life. Get the ribs, brisket and sweet potato fries
Stephen MarodaAugust 7, 2014
The "Big Ben" was the real deal. Ribs, brisket, pork and chicken, 4 sides. Get it
Garret WassellJuly 19, 2012
Best BBQ I have ever had! .....and I live in Texas! Get there early, once they run out of something, they do not make more for the rest of the day!
Giovanni de FrancisciNovember 20, 2014
Insanely good BBQ. Anyone who questions that America has a unique culinary culture does not appreciate BBQ.
Anthony AtencioAugust 8, 2014
I either get the Pulled Pork Sandwich or the Ribs, but always get Sweet Potato Fries and Fried Corn on the Cob as sides.

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