Adam's Smokehouse

I cannot recommend this place enough!! I'm newish to the area and was recommended Adam's by a coworker. All I can day is WOW! First, the staff was incredibly friendly and happily gave me extra sauce when asked. Secondly, the food was phenomenal. I ordered the Burnt Ends Sandwich and pasta salad. The ends were so juicy, I didn't even need the extra sauce! The bun was fluffy and a good size for all the meat. I'm usually very picky about pasta salad, but this was fantastic. Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor! Lastly, I ordered pickup which can always be a gamble. They packaged the meat seperate from the bun to keep it from getting soggy!! The quantity was perfect, just enough to completely fill the bun and have a little extra to eat on the side. If you live in the area and haven't tried this place yet, you are seriously missing out!

Moving reviews over from Yelp. Originally published 10/2018: Pretty sure this is the second time I've tried this place. I couldn't remember if I had been there previously or not but when I walked in this time I knew the answer was yes. Why I didn't write a review after the last visit remains a mystery. I was super-excited for burnt ends. Unfortunately, I was there on the wrong day for burnt ends. Instead, I ordered their special of the day: a pulled rib meat sandwich with two sides. Those were pit baked beans and house-made apple sauce. The gentleman at the counter added a couple of pieces of their house-made salami to our baskets as well so I was able to try another meat. Also, my dining guest offered up some brisket so just that fast I was able to try almost a third of their meats. In no particular order, here are my impressions: Rib sandwich - great amount of smokiness and lightly sauced so the flavor of the meat really shined through. The bun was nothing special and neither added nor detracted from my enjoyment of the rib meat. I need to make it in there again (minus the dress shirt) to try their ribs. My guess is they will be even more impressive. Salami - interesting consistency, almost like a bologna but a coarser grind. I found the flavor reminiscent of pastrami and a bit unusual but enjoyable. Even a couple of days later I still haven't decided what I thought of it. Pit beans - very sweet, thick sauce and smoky flavor. A good interpretation of a classic bbq joint side dish. Next time, I will plan better and get there on a day when they have burnt ends. I'm guessing they are pretty amazing.

Adam’s is by far our favorite BBQ in STL. I got their salami on their salad today. Their salami is house made and has great chew and flavor. I’ve also gotten their pulled pork and turkey on the salad in the past, and they’re all wonderful. The staff is always amazing and helpful and appreciative of their customers. The restaurant isn’t huge, but it has a great local vibe. Like all good BBQ spots, they can sell out of different food depending on the demands that day. All of their food is great though, so try something new. That’s how I fell in love with their salami!

Visitor from Chicago. Was in St. Louis 3 months ago for a doctor visit, stopped here and had a great experience, so I came back this week with the family for vacation and had to share that experience with them. The food is amazing, you cant go wrong with any of it, you have to order one of everything to make sure you try them all. Early bird gets the worm so make sure you go early enough. The owner and staff are very hospitable. You get great service while here and its something you'll definitely admire. You're treated as a family or friend not a stranger. Stop by Adam's Smokehouse and enjoy an unforgettable meal!

We just left this place and im not one to leave reviews... but WOW!!!! The service, the atmosphere, and the food are beyond A++++ This is the BBQ spot in St. Louis! Will never eat at another one. Best meal I've ever had in my life!

Really solid barbecue. The turkey was excellent as well. They do this over cherry & apple wood. My favorite waa the burnt ends. Don't sleep on the cranberry cayenne sauce!

I chose to go here for my birthday, and I was not disappointed. I got the salami and the Brisket, both of which were delicious. Others at the table let me try the ribs, too, and if we go back I'll probably do those instead. My only nitpick was that I didn't think their sauces were as good as the food; however, their food was so good it didn't even need the sauce. The owner is incredibly friendly and rightfully proud about his restaurant. If you are looking for some good BBQ, I definitely recommend coming here.

Great feel walking in. Family owned and operated. If visiting St Louis and want to have a real bbq experience l, come here! Known for amazing ribs, if they sell out, the brisket and turkey are unique and fantastic. Thin sliced, moist and guests couldn’t decide which was best! The Smoked Salami (made in house) was awesome and made a great sandwich! They aren’t shy on the portions, and the signature beans will not disappoint for those that love them.

best ribs I've ever had. The owner and workers were super nice and helpful and there was the classic bbq atmosphere we all love.

Best ribs of my life (sorry, Dad). This little mom-and-pop BBQ joint has completely won me over. You can tell they take their craft seriously. Their meats are smoked fresh every morning, and I know because I can smell that smoky goodness from my house. For lunch, I'm hooked on their turkey sandwich paired with homemade applesauce, simple, hearty, and delicious. And let's talk sauces. They've got three signature BBQ options, each with its own kick. My personal favorite? The Cranberry Caene. Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of heat. Biggie flavor, small-town charm. This place is the real deal.

In town on vacation and wanted some St Louis ribs. Doing some research and Adams Smokehouse had good reviews and was close. Unfortunately they were sold out of ribs (I did go later in the day) so I did a few sandwiches to try everything. Here is my individual reviews Turkey: very good, not a ton of smoke but was still moist. 4.5/5 Brisket: sliced very thin, and not much flavor. 2/5 Salami: I loved this, others didn't. Thick fatty Salami with nice smoke. 5/5 for me! Pork: seemed a little dry but not bad. 3.5/5 Sauce: seemed to have too much molasses. Just didn't enjoy, wish I would've gone for the Carolina style, 2/5 Beans: were good and slightly sweet sauce. 4/5 Potato salad: normal potato salad, not bad but nothing exceptional, 3/5 Overall just wasn't super impressed by the food. Maybe ribs would change my mind. Service was great as everyone was super nice and quick.

Came here on a weekend around 1 PM and they were already out of ribs and chicken, so I ended up ordering the brisket. It was good, but could use a bit more seasoning. I was impressed by the portion size and really enjoyed the sides: coleslaw, potato salad, and mac and cheese. I'll definitely come back to try the ribs, since they seem to be the star of the menu. The staff was very friendly, and we noticed a lot of out-of-town guests dining here as well. It is small inside with maybe seating for 20 people but the service is quick so turnover is frequent.

The service here was fantastic! Super friendly, and the food took roughly 30 seconds to be put in front of us. Everything was great, but the ribs were especially amazing! They made sure to make you feel like you were a regular just by stopping in, and I can't wait to try to become one! I'll definitely be back and will order the ribs again!

My pulled rib sandwich was very tender and on a nice soft bun. The staff are always friendly and efficient. You can tell they love their work and their customers.

I knew I was gonna be in for a treat when the owner recommended I eat the meats without sauce first. I stopped by right at opening before heading out on a road trip. Grabbed a half slab of ribs and burnt ends and wow so tasty. They gave me 3 sauces and I enjoyed the meats more without the sauce. The burnt ends were juicy and flavorful. The ribs were so well balanced - Smokey, salty, sweet, peppery. Nothing over powering the others. Great quality bbq and straight to the point. This is my new favorite spot in the STL area.

First time visiting this terrific bbq restaurant! It's a small eat-in restaurant space that's cozy. Order at the counter from the friendly staff who tell you all about their menu. We shared a full rack of pork ribs and side of smokehouse baked beans. Really liked the smoked flavor of the dry rubbed ribs. The baked beans were tasty with small meat chunks in the sauce. Highly recommend Adam's Smokehouse!

I would say that this is really more of a review for the ribs. They are really the best ribs I've had in the st louis area There are other things here which are okay. The beans are a bit too sweet, and the burnt ends are fine, but not as good as the ribs. i really don't think there is too much else to say about this place. there is seating and the lighting is decent. they don't seem to open on time necessarily, but the good thing is that since they open early (like 10:30 on sundays), as long as you come in before 11 i think you should have an easy time getting seats one note about the ribs, which is that i really don't think they need any sauce. they are already plenty flavorful and have the right amount of juice to them such that i don't think you need to add anything

Went back this weekend just to have the smoked jack fruit BBQ. This so good and a great plant based option for those of us trying to mix it up and eat more plant based. I'm not a vegetarian but sometimes for health reasons I'd rather eat the jack fruit than meat. It's great having the option. I'll def do it again.

This was just a little hole in the wall place that we decided to try. It's a nice little place with nice people. Excellent baked beans. Chicken was excellent also. The brisket was different than what I'm used to, but it was just fine.

We found this restaurant through yelp. The smoked ribs were amazing! The owner is super nice and the food is absolutely delicious.

As always, the food is great and the service is outstanding! Make sure to try their burnt ends and rids. They are the best, and we haven't found better in or out of the area.

The BBQ here just wasn't it. I ordered the brisket and pulled pork and the overall execution was lacking. Look at the photos - the brisket and pulled pork look extremely dry (and they were). I don't mind the thinly sliced brisket if it was cooked well. However, the smokiness was almost non-existent and definitely needed sauce to save it. It's also not because it's the flat since I've had multiple really juicy flats. The pulled pork was so dry I had trouble swallowing it alone. Even doused in sauce, the texture is still the same. The rub used was pretty good though. The service here is 10/10 and everyone was so friendly.

Wowow! What an incredible bbq spot. My mom and I have been wanting to come to Adam's for a long time, and yesterday was the day! I was especially excited since Yelp just came out with their top 10 BBQ spots in stl, and this gem nailed a spot on the list. We walked in around 1pm, and there was no line (which was a relief, because I've seen it become quite crowded after driving by). We were greeted by the super friendly staff and were told what they had left (to be expected- it's almost after lunch time at a bbq spot... if you want a full menu, ya gotta go early). The spot inside is quaint but definitely has pleasantly of seating. It's relaxed and has lots of stl pride on the walls :) I ended up ordering the pulled pork sandwich with a side of pasta salad. My mom got the pulled rib sandwich with a side for slaw. The food came out quickly (a huge plus of BBQ spots) and I helped myself to a fountain soda. The bun was fluffy and fresh, and was adorned with incredible pulled pork. It was warm and not dry, and was delicious with their choices of sauces on the side. The pasta salad is mayo based, and was super fresh tasting. My mom really enjoyed her rib sandwich and slaw. I've never heard of pulled rib before, it definitely peaked my interest for next time. They also told me they'll be at Grub and Groove this summer at Francis Park which I'm pretty pumped about.

We were there after the lunch rush, so I'd imagine it's pretty cramped in there during peak hours. An older, jolly man welcomed us when we walked in and explained the features of the restaurant. I ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs with the beans, adding on potato salad as an additional side dish. Extra sides are only $2. The rub on the ribs was delicious--not too sweet but the apple butter added plenty of flavor. The meat was tender and there were no tough nor chewy pieces. The potato salad swung towards the sweeter side and had matchstick carrots in it--different--but still tasty. The beans have a definitive smoke flavor and also contain brisket. The older man checked in on us a couple times and made sure we enjoyed our meal. Definitely worth checking out! I'd call ahead if your heart is set on a particular entree--they do run out of things.

They are back from the holidays so we needed to stop by for our salad fix. Instead of the pulled pork salad, my go-to, I decided to get the Smoked Turkey salad. This pairs so well with the Cranberry Cayenne sauce! Wait a great light but super filling lunch. The turkey so incredibly tender and just melts in your mouth. Service was excellent as always!

From the moment we walked in the hospitality was a 10 out of 10. They were very warm and welcoming and greet you as soon as you walk in the door. I will say come early because they do sell out of food very quickly especially on Sunday. We were lucky enough to get the half slab of rib and burnt ends, potato salad and baked beans. The ribs were probably some of the best ribs I've had in St. Louis and I love sugar fire ribs, the burnt ends could have been a little bit more tender for me but overall had great flavor. This place has a very home style feel and I definitely would recommend anybody going to try this even if it's just to have conversation with the people who work there. We had a great time and enjoyed a wonderful meal at a good price.

Amazing ribs, slaw, beans, pork, and brisket. Do not snooze on this place! The close in the evenings so make it happen early and you'll be set!

Very nice staff and food is amazing!! Doesn't do delivery fees, and the food is far from dry

best ribs i've ever had in my life. the man working the front was extremely passionate about the food and provided great suggestions. he kept stopping by to ask how everything was and it got hard to respond because we were just so focused on the food. highly recommend.

Love this place. Great barbecue! Great side dishes. Great service! Would recommend this place 100%. Bonus.... Really clean!

Best ribs ever!!!! Great place, great customer service, super- friendly staff.... Side orders absolutely delicious, as well. Can't wait to go back!!!!

Got carry out. Slaw and beans were great. Really enjoyed ribs. We also got a poiud of brisket. It was good until I pulled a long white HAIR out of the bite I had just taken. Completely turned my stomach and was unable to eat and threw the rest of container away.

Hands down the best BBQ I've had and I'm equally impressed with the customer service! Thank you for a wonderful experience! 11/10!

First off... WOW! We are traveling across the states and wanted to try some BBQ. We wanted to try a place that was local and boy did Adam's hit the spot. We were greeted by the owner and he gave us some recommendations ( we got chicken and brisket with a home smoked beans). The restaurant is quaint and cozy. It has been frequented by people around the world and the workers were all well versed on all menu items! I hate to say, but we ate the food so fast I forgot to take a picture! I'm lucky I still have fingerswe devoured everything and purchased 3 of their homemade sauces-must try! if we ever happen to find ourselves in the St. Louis area, we will be returning!!! Check them out!

Best bbq in the area. Ribs phenomenal. Get the baked beans and pasta salad/Mac & cheese. Adam and staff or incredibly nice.

I actually think this is my favorite bbq on St Louis. I give it four stars only because the cost is so high. The thing that brings me back is the beans....never thought I would base a review on beans....but hands down the best beans I have ever had. A great spot and close to the Hill.

Get the salami, and the ribs! Don't forget the homemade applesauce and the yummy beans. And everyone is so friendly. But seriously, try the salami. I love it!

Best ribs I've ever had! Would 100% come back. The beans, potato salad, and coleslaw were the best sides we tried. Plus, the staff was so nice and cheerful.

BEST BBQ place!! Driving through St Louis and happen to stumble upon this place. The selection of bbq joints is the area is overwhelming but let me make it easy for you and just come here. Dont waste your time searching. This place is a mom and pop joint/family owned business. The owners were very kind and welcoming. My husband and I shared half a smoked chicken and a full rack of ribs (we were starving lol). More than enough for the both of us! The meats were so juicy and full of flavor. They had bottles of sauces on the table and cranberry cayenne was my fav, although the meat alone without the sauces was still perfect. delicious!

I don't think there are words I can say that would do this gem of an establishment justice. As someone from Southern California that visits St. Louis yearly, Adam's is the constant. We always come here. We're here as I write this! Adam's has the best ribs. Not in St. Louis, not in Missouri, but in the whole world Adam's has the best and friendliest service. Adam's is a family-owned business with a touching story behind it. Adam's is the best. I love Adam's, you love Adam's, we all love this miraculous place.

The food is consistently delicious. Ribs are fall off the bone tender and the pulled pork and turkey are great.

Excellent pulled pork and brisket. But the coleslaw like...DAMN. It's what I remember about this place first.

Had never been there before, but found it online. I will definitely go back. Got 1/2 rack of ribs, 1/4 pound of burnt ends, pulled pork, potato salad (especially good), Cole slaw and apple sauce. All excellent.

I think I'm in love. Hands down the best BBQ I've tried in a while. The smoked salami is made from their pork and brisket and is AMAZING! The smoked turkey has a great flavor, too, and the ribs? The apple butter added and torched after they smoked it is such a great addition! And for the sides, ya gotta try the pit beans which are smoked overnight on the pit. The meat is smoked with a dry rub, so sauces are on the table. Give the cranberry cayenne a try. For the atmosphere, it's a small place with St Louis sports memorabilia on the walls. (Go, Cards!) As far as the owner and staff: super helpful and helped by going through the menu and what's special about their recipes. Give them a try!

Great food, wonderful service, and off the beaten bath. They took the time to explain the menu and gave me suggestions. I enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back.

I moved to St. Louis 2 years ago. I thought I had tried every BBQ place around here "once" until a cousin told me about you all. Adam's Smokehouse is the only place I have been more than once. In fact it was so good I went back again the same week, I love love love it!!

Pappy's has been dethroned!! 6 BBQ meals this weekend and Adam's was the best by far. Home run! No comparison!! Ribs so flavorful you'll completely forget to even try the sauces. Pit beans best around.

Love, love, love! Just as delish as Pappy's, but faster and much easier. Get the burnt ends if they're available, but whatever you order will be excellent! No worries!

delicious barbecue sauces, very good vinegar slaw, really delicious homemade applesauce. we got there at 1 PM and the brisket and ribs were sold out. I got the half chicken and it was really good and tender.

Thanks to social media, Adam's has been teasing me with their Brisket Burger. Every time, I'd be at work or out of town. Today, when I saw the announcement, it was lunchtime and I drove right over to get mine. The burger was thick and covered the entire bun. If you want cheese, you're given the choice of having it placed on top, or injected inside. I choose to have mine injected. It was so cool, when I took my first bite cheese oozed out. There was so much cheese. When it came to choosing my bbq sauce, I opted for no bbq sauce. I wanted to taste the true flavors of the smoked brisket in the burger. Yum. When I got home, I did add a nice slice of onion and a few hot pickles to compliment the big burger. The brisket burger special came with two sides. I choose my two favorites at Adam's, their Pit Beans and Cole Slaw. The Pit Beans were a perfect pairing for a smoked burger. Don't get me wrong, the cole slaw was good to, but the pit beans were just better. The staff is great here. They make me feel like Norm on, Cheers. They know my name, always use it when speaking to me and thank me for coming in each time I visit. I'll be back? - Yes. They make my favorite ribs. When: May 30,2019 Why: My first Brisket Burger

The food was excellent, fall off the bone ribs with awesome sauce, I recommend the sweet jane. Brisket had some nice black pepper on the sides. Beans had a little kick, nice pop of flavor. Given a few recommendations from the owner, quick service, had food out in 2 minutes. Hometown feel inside, small but mighty. Would definitely come back again.

There is a reason I prefer local owned restaurants to chain restaurants and the biggest reason is the service. After I placed my order online, realized I ordered the wrong side. A simple phone call and the problem was fixed. It did not seem to faze them to make the switch. Imagine trying to contact a chain to make a small change to an order. it would be impossible! Bravo to our small, local restaurants! When you go to this restaurant, DINE IN!! It's just a cute little dining area. Very charming. Best of all...it smelled better than any restaurant I've ever walked into in my life. I nearly fell to my knees in awe. I don't know if this is an all the time smell or if I just got lucky. When we eat, they say we eat with all of our senses. My sense of smell was very onboard! I had the 1/2 rack of ribs, cole slaw and baked beans. I'm very happy to report they allow you to order a 1/2 rack instead of a full rack! For this reason alone I will go back time and time again. I do NOT need a full rack of ribs! Of course, I enjoyed all the food. The ribs fell off the bone, perfectly seasoned. Delicious! The cole slaw is a stand out for me. It's an oil and vinegar cole slaw. It's slightly sweet. I'm not sure what the little specks of seasoning are but perhaps that's the secret ingredient. Hands down my favorite cole slaw in the St Louis area. I will definitely go back to this great barbecue restaurant! Highly recommend!

I would give Adam's Smokehouse 6 stars if I could . This place is great all-around. The staff is welcoming, friendly and clearly has a passion for their food . Between my husband and I, we had 3 types of meat and all were to die for. Especially the ribs!! Fall of the bone deliciousness . The sides all looked worthy, but we went with our two favs (cole slaw, mac & cheese) and they did not disappoint! We will certainly be back to try more of this amazing menu!

Best ribs in STL. Very good sides and very welcoming. Bbq sauces on point as well, but the ribs don't need them because they're so delicious.

You will not be disappointed! We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch. The owner, Mike, and his wife were working. We had ribs and brisket with applesauce and pasta salad for sides! The ribs come uncut, so that added some leg work but they were worth it! And the pasta salad was awesome! Overall, awesome meal! We can't wait to go back!

Food is great! Service and staff friendly. The inside is fixed up cute and rustic. Definitely recommend

Adam's knows how to do 'que and sides. Smoked salami sandwich would have to be the signature item. Just smoked salami, which if you like salami is high quality excellent, some vinegar based bbq sauce and some cranberry-cayenne bbq sauce on bread - and you have a simple yet highly satisfying sandwich. Half slab of ribs had a nice light char on the thick, sweetish sauce. Meat was well smoked, very very tender, but still with some pull to get the last bit off the bone. Good job. Sides were notable. I don't think the beans are pit beans. At least they aren't advertised that way, and didn't seem to have the flavor and spice of pit drippings. But they were hearty and rich, with a generous mix in of meat bits. Slaw was pretty standard - a mayo base, but light enough on the sauce that it was fairly solid and not runny. Pasta salad was standard too - it serves like the slaw as a counterweight to the meat spice, but I'd have liked a bit more spices in the pasta mix itself. However that's easily rectified with a small shot of bbq sauce.