Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Pappy's Smokehouse

St. Louis, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 15 2026
Pappy's Smokehouse

A counter-service smokehouse in St. Louis, with a dining room that fills at lunch and dinner. Memphis-style ribs, brisket, burnt ends and smoked turkey make up the meat menu, with fried corn and baked beans as sides.

Highlights

  • Memphis-style ribs
  • Burnt ends and turkey
  • Fried corn and baked beans

Good to know

  • Lines form before opening
  • Order at the counter, find a table

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