Salt + Smoke

"Unique authentic St Louis smokehouse right across from Busch Stadium. Informal, casual, and generous portions. Had a full rack (dry rub) w/crispy kale salad and smoked bacon beans. Lots of great squeeze bottle sauces at the table. Delicious! Even the popover was perfect. Make you don't miss this place on your next visit to downtown STL."

"Salt + Smoke absolutely delivered. The food was excellent, from the smoky and tender meats to the creamy mac and cheese. The deviled eggs with candied bacon were a standout, and the popovers were a perfect touch. The bartenders were one of the highlights. They were friendly and welcoming from the moment we sat down. Even though the bar was packed, they kept drinks flowing quickly without missing a beat. It really set the tone for the night. Our food came out in about 15 to 20 minutes, which impressed me given how much we ordered. The location is another big win. It is right in the middle of everything downtown. After dinner we could easily walk to other spots for drinks, and since our hotel was nearby, it made for the perfect evening. I will definitely return the next time I am in St. Louis. I might even plan a Cardinals game just to have another excuse to come back here. Highly recommended."

"Excellent place for BBQ ribs! They were flavorful and fell right off the bone. I recommend ordering them with the dry rub house seasoning so you can try all the tableside sauces"

"An authentic place for nice BBQ 🍗 My wife had the „Grilled Cheese Sandwich with brisket - and that was super delicious! I had the St. Louis Ribs & the Brisket. While the taste of the meat was very nice, it was too dry. I expect meat to be juicy, and that was not the case. In addition the „White cheddar cracker mac“ was tasty, yet the pasta was overcooked and therefore too soft. So it is a really nice place for BBQ, with some room for improvement."

"I was in town for a conference and this was within a five minute walk from my hotel. I absolutely love barbecue, and I try every place I can find. When I arrived at lunchtime, there was a sign that said please wait to be seated, but there is no one at the front desk. I stood at the front desk for probably ten minutes before someone even came to the desk. But once I was seated, the service was great, and the food was amazing. The most tender, juicy barbecue I've had in a while. I would put this in my top five barbecue places. I also bought a couple bottles of sauce to take home. It was definitely worth the wait!"