Salt + Smoke

University City, MO · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in University City
#17
of 53 restaurants
City Percentile
54%
rating percentile
Address
Salt + Smoke, 6525 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
Phone
(314) 727-0200
Website
saltandsmokebbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Salt + Smoke is a restaurant located in University City, MO. It is one of 53 restaurants listed in University City. Its 4.5-star rating is above the University City city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #17 of 53 restaurants in University City. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Salt + Smoke

Salt + Smoke offers the best bbq by sourcing only the best ingredients and then expertly smoking our meats over hard wood, low and slow, for up to 18 hours. All of our sides are made from scratch, in house. Come find out why our bbq is for besties.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Heather A · Mar 2026

The Burnt End Ravs were very good! Would definitely recommend. Everything else fell flat and lacked flavor, even with their multiple sauce options. I ordered the 2 meat bestie combo with ribs and pulled pork, with sweet pepper potato salad and pit beans. The ribs were small with little meat, and the pulled pork was pretty flavorless. The beans didn't have any seasoning, and the potato salad was just person preference (I'm a mustard fan). The server we had was nice and helpful. I'm spoiled on Oklahoma BBQ.

★★★★★ 5.0 Gabby A · Nov 2025

Had a pretty great experience here, stopped by for some lunch. The food came out super fast! By the time I had finished washing my hands after ordering it was already out. Honestly out of everything the fries were the star of the show!! I think they are beef fat fries with some herb seasoning, but it was phenomenal. The food was pretty filling and also affordable. Ended the meal with some gooey butter cake. Because of a mix up in the kitchen it took a while. Overall a great experience. Even on a weekend afternoon the place was pretty empty.

★★★★★ 5.0 John Moore · Sep 2025

When you are in the Delmar Loop area,you immediately smell the BBQ in the air from Salt + Smoke. This is their original location and they now have multiple locations thru out the St. Louis area. This location is always busy but we were lucky enough to get seated immediately on a Sunday night. They have a gluten free menu which is always a plus but we were in the mood for just a few appetizers. We started with the Deviled eggs with Bacon which were fantastic and an order of Cherry Smoked wings with Sweet Trashed sauce. The wings were meaty and juicy and the BBQ sauce was so good we ended up buying a bottle to take home. Their menu is extensive offering salads,sandwiches,plates of BBQ and dessert. They have a nice selection of crafted beers and bourbons as well. If you want good St. Lo

★★★★★ 5.0 Bart Johnston · Jan 2026

Wonderful food. Had brisket and ribs. Both are super tender and full of flavor. My favorite sauce is the sweet. Sides I had are baked beans and brisket chili. Both are excellent tasting. I could pass on the roll. Cold and not to my liking. Just my opinion though.

★★★★★ 5.0 Pilar Gallardo · Dec 2025

My brother was in town from Dallas, and I wanted to treat him to something new. I had been to Salt + Smoke before and had fallen in love with the deviled eggs and Mac and cheese, but this time, something on the menu caught both our eyes -- the fried jalepeno and cheese bologna sandwich! You see, when we were kids, our dad made us fried bologna and put it in a tortilla. Dad called it a "poor man's meal", but we remembered it as delicious! But don't let me get ahead of myself, let's start with the atmosphere and service. Both were too notch. The rustic, BBQ joint feel was perfect. I wish I had gotten the name of the handsome, very tall gentleman with a kind smile and quick wit's name, but sadly, I did not. He was very attentive and accommodating and he didnt make fun of us asking f

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantBarCocktail barRestaurant

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