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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4131 Reviews | Write a Review
Good food horrible service
Reviewed By janemh70 July 2025

We have been here several times but today the service was terrible. The food is always great, and it was busy as usual. We were in line for a long time (which is typical as they are a very popular...

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Great bbq
Reviewed By tagretchen June 2025

Probably a good thing that there is a long line, otherwise I would eat here all the time. Pulled pork, ribs, sides -everything was excellent. Highly recommend it, but be prepared to wait.

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First rate barbecue
Reviewed By markhM3986BC June 2025

Outstanding ribs. Also pulled pork, chicken, beans. Get the applesauce, unusually good. Food rehearsal well. Entire family liked it and wanted to go back. Deserved reputation

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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)

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonMidtown

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TripAdvisor Rating:

4131 Reviews | Write a Review
Good food horrible service
Reviewed By janemh70 July 2025

We have been here several times but today the service was terrible. The food is always great, and it was busy as usual. We were in line for a long time (which is typical as they are a very popular...

Full Review
Great bbq
Reviewed By tagretchen June 2025

Probably a good thing that there is a long line, otherwise I would eat here all the time. Pulled pork, ribs, sides -everything was excellent. Highly recommend it, but be prepared to wait.

Full Review
First rate barbecue
Reviewed By markhM3986BC June 2025

Outstanding ribs. Also pulled pork, chicken, beans. Get the applesauce, unusually good. Food rehearsal well. Entire family liked it and wanted to go back. Deserved reputation

Full Review