Best ribs I've ever had! Being retired military, I've been able to sample ribs from almost everywhere. NC, SC, TX, MO, HI and beyond. Pull off the bone tender. I don't like "fall off the bone" tender bc then what is the point of bone-on meat? Don't add any sauce until you've tried them. Bark is fabulous! Very consistent in flavor and texture. Get there early bc they will run out of something you want! Try the Fire and Ice Pickles. Very different, very yummy! Food is served quickly in this small cozy restaurant. The Sweet Meagan BBQ sauce is excellent!
Great little BBQ spot you know it's going to be good if they are sold out of pastrami at noon ordered pulled pork and brisket with potato salad and beans
Located in historic Soulard neighborhood, Bogart's is a great place to visit. Their ribs are where it's at! They have 4 flavors of sauces, but the rub on the ribs is so great, I ate them dry. Great support staff too!
So I had really never been to Bogart's before today but the food is the same quality and deliciousness I have had dozens of times from Pappy's and Dalie's. It was after 2pm so they were sold out of some things. I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich with the Sweet & Sour Slaw and the Fire & Ice Pickles. Everything was great! Maybe the slaw was a touch dry. Pappy's and Dalie's have better side dishes. Of course I'll be back!
St. Louis has a plethora of incredible BBQ restaurants; however, Bogart's--a small local joint just off Soulard Park--stands atop the competition for one main reason, the ribs. Cooked to perfection and featuring one of the best glazes I've ever had, simply a must try for those in STL area. I cannot comment on the rest of the menu as I've never swayed from my original order, but it hardly matters as the ribs are worth the visit alone. Portions are generous and service is efficient, in fact, the only 'negative' I can think of are the limiting business hour. However, that is simply a reflection of the immense demand which leads me into my closing statement--come sooner rather than later as certain dishes tend to sell out!
We ordered this for our team lunch. You have to order through Yelp to get delivery if you try to order through the website, they do not offer delivery and it's a different menu. I had gotten the pulled pork sandwich with deviled egg, potato salad, and beans. The potato salad was very delicious. The baked beans are also good but I will say they had a kick to them as there's a lot of pepper but still highly recommend. I did add notes in each of my orders as well as special request and none of that was met with so that's unfortunate Otherwise, it was a great order and very impressed. Highly recommend ordering from here.
When the restaurant is only open from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM from Tuesday to Saturday, you definitely know the food is SPECIAL! Hands Down the Best Ribs I had in STL!!!! Moist and Lip Smacking Delicious. The Meat was Fall off the Bone and Every Single Bite was Bliss. Ordered the Full Slab and 1/4 Beef Brisket. Sides were potato salad and pickles. Bogart reigns as the RIBs King!
Best barbecue in St. Louis: locally owned, small neighborhood storefront, and great tasting barbecue with the BEST sides to enhance its meat offerings. The pulled pork and smoked turkey were standouts for me (try the turkey with the cranberry barbecue sauce; it's savory with just a subtle taste of cranberry flavor). The vinegar based cole slaw was crisp and flavorful, and perfect to put on top of the pulled pork and a slice of plain white bread. The brisket was tender and portions were large enough to have leftovers for brisket & eggs the next day....basically we loved everything we tried! So much so, I ordered extra turkey and baked beans to take home to my boyfriend who (unfortunately for him!) couldn't join us. The only other feedback I have (though it's really just a selfish wish lol) is that they served jalapeño cornbread and blackberry cobbler...if I put it out into the universe, maybe it'll happen? Though I'm not sure I would've had room to eat it anyway!
This Texas girl heard that St. Louis makes the best ribs in the US. I had originally marked Pappy's down as my top visit in STL. However, when I read that Bogart's originated from Pappy's but added an apricot glaze to the ribs I was intrigued. After getting to the rental car I just set the GPS to Bogart's. One thing that surprised me was the quick wait, in Texas a place like this would have at least an hour line. Once I got my hands on the ribs I admired that apricot glaze. Those ribs are fall off the bone, sweet, finger licking good. I have never in my life put down a half rack of ribs until now. The sides are on the smaller portion size so order accordingly. The potato salad had a hint of mustard and creamy texture. The slaw was more vinegar based and sweet, which paired well with the ribs. If in STL don't miss Bogart's.
I go to Bogart's for the best-tasting ribs in the world. Their ribs feature a slightly sweet glaze with a hint of apricot -- so delicious I skip the sauce. The ribs gift you two dishes in one due to how they are cooked. The glaze on top of these ribs is sightly charred, caramelizing the sugars and creating a chewy layer that leaves me slowly peeling and devouring it with eyes closed. Underneath that caramelization is a, pardon the term, moist, juicy layer of meat that perfectly counterbalances the caramelization. Oblivious to the juice running down my beard, I swap between the layers of caramelization and juicy; occasionally gnawing on some bone for that last bit of meat, knowing I'm tasting BBQ heaven. The friendly owner and staff are efficient at getting you your meats. It has that classic BBQ joint atmosphere, but remember it is not a huge space so you may need to get your meat to go at peak times. If you want to be sure to get your favorite dish, come early, as high demand means they sometimes sell out.