Pappy's Smokehouse

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Voted #1 Best Ribs in America by The Food Network, we serve the best Memphis Style BBQ. All of our meats are smoked fresh daily over applewood and cherrywood and never reheated. You may encounter a line, but don't let that intimidate you. It moves quickly and we'll have you seated and eating before you know it.

3106 Olive
St. Louis, MO 63103

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4147 Reviews | Write a Review
So Good!
Reviewed By Kristin Q August 2026

Get there early and go off hours to make sure they don’t run out. Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Definitely a must if you are visiting St Louis.

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Burnt Ends!
Reviewed By AMarie525 July 2026

Hands down worth the hour long wait in line at their restaurant. If you go there on a weekend the same day as a baseball game then be prepared to wait! I stood in line for an hour and once you order...

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Best BBQ restaurant we’ve eaten at!!!!!
Reviewed By C3ontheroad August 2026

Excellent food!!! Ribs were excellent & all the sides were outstanding!!!! Employees were so friendly & helpful. We definitely will eat here again. Had a great local ipa beer!

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Hours

Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or 8 p.m. (we sell out around then) Sun., 11 a.m.around 4 p.m. (we sell out fast on weekends)

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TripAdvisor Rating:

4147 Reviews | Write a Review
So Good!
Reviewed By Kristin Q August 2026

Get there early and go off hours to make sure they don’t run out. Some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Definitely a must if you are visiting St Louis.

Full Review
Burnt Ends!
Reviewed By AMarie525 July 2026

Hands down worth the hour long wait in line at their restaurant. If you go there on a weekend the same day as a baseball game then be prepared to wait! I stood in line for an hour and once you order...

Full Review
Best BBQ restaurant we’ve eaten at!!!!!
Reviewed By C3ontheroad August 2026

Excellent food!!! Ribs were excellent & all the sides were outstanding!!!! Employees were so friendly & helpful. We definitely will eat here again. Had a great local ipa beer!

Full Review
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