Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Girardeau

5 restaurant menus in Cape Girardeau, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sugarfire Smokehouse - Cape
Sugarfire Smokehouse - Cape
92/100 (455 ratings)
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Barbecue
American
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Dinner
"Best BBQ, best friendly staff, clean restaurants, & fresh healthy sides are always an option!!!! Or pie shakes �� SF is the..."
Carly Cook
"Cape just got a whole lot better. Can't wait to road trip. Big muddy..."
Ryan Penrose
"Best barbeque restaurant there is... Cape you better get ready. If you don't know...it's gonna change your..."
Mark Hynes
"can’t wait for you guys to open in Cape Mike! Just 28 miles from..."
Tim Rodgers
"Okay, okay. WHAAAAAAAAT?! Im literally about to fall out of my office chair seeing this amazing news! No more trips to St. Louis.... Please let me..."
Wesley Roberts
"I'm ready for a BIG MUDDY in CAPE PLZ HURRY I need my FIX..."
Jj Reese
"First time there. Had the 6oz pulled pork sandwich and a side of Mac and cheese. It was delicious! The St Louis said was outstanding as well as the..."
Gary Dahmer
"Hand down good food. This is not your usual BBQ place. It's rustic but upscale and clean. I lament that I was not able to try more in a single..."
Curtis Carter
"The food was really good. I had the burnt ends meal. The place was pretty cool..."
Alea Belmas
"Great food, fun atmosphere, and no complaints here. I like taking family and friends here. The next thing on my list to try is the adult milkshake..."
Tia Barkley
"Sugarfire in Cape serves up BBQ almost identical to the original in St. Louis - which is a very good thing. Right through the door you can pick up a..."
Mark Koester
"1st time there, they blew it outta the water! Amazing..."
Teresa S.
"Really good bbq and great staff. Several different bbq sauces my favorite is the coffee bbq sauce. Also try the white bbq sauce for an unexpected..."
Valencia OrangeJuice Studios
Smokehouse 61
Smokehouse 61
90/100 (240 ratings)
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Barbecue
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Dinner
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American
Barbecue
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"Love, love, love Smokehouse 61!! When I first moved to Missouri, I was having a hard time finding good BBQ. I was always disappointed with the local..."
Holly Mitchell Rohr
"Just fantastic! You MUST get the cornbread! Flat flapjack just like my mom made. Fabulous owner too. I highly recommend this..."
Brandy Green McIntire
"Really like the food. Place would be much better if all of the people were friendly. Being nice does not cost anything, being rude does. ****updated..."
Michael Peters
"Amazing BBQ...and in my opinion, the best in Cape. Fantastic pulled pork, ribs and brisket not to mention the delicious sides and fantastic homemade..."
Jill Wicks
"Excellent BBQ. My wife and I really enjoyed both our sandwiches. I had pulled pork on Texas toast and she had the Southwestern Chicken sandwich. The..."
Bill Presser
"The pulled pork was just as good as their service. The ribs fell right off the bone which were nice and juicy. The sides were nice and filling too, I..."
Kyle Randen
"My husband loved the brisket being one of the most tender adequately seasoned pieces of meat he has eaten. It's a locally owned business and would..."
Paige Riley
"Ordered 1/2 slab ribs .. meat was tender and pulled right off bone, slaw was crisp and beans were warm and yummy also ordered pulled pork nachos ....."
Danny Swofford
"This is by far the best ribs I have ever had! We have eaten there several times and it has never disappointed! Cannot wait to go..."
Stephanie Vaughn Plunk
"So much more than bbq! Very friendly staff and and reasonable pricing, can't wait to come back and try something..."
Jamie Lynne Davis
"Stopped in for the first time today. Best ribs I've ever had. Will definitely make it a regular stopping place when in..."
Teresa Stegall Pyle
"Absolutely amazing food and super friendly staff. I work near here and usually have the big tex meal 2-3 times a week. The best bbq meal I have ever..."
Justin Thurman
"Best BBQ in Southeast Missouri!! I recommend everyone stop by for delicious food and and their super friendly..."
SEMO GIVEAWAYS
"Smokehouse 61, located at the NE corner of William and Kingshighway (in Cape Girardeau, Missouri) has a great selection of meaty sub style sandwiches..."
Gavin Thomas
"Most excellent food. Nearly all home made fresh by miss Eileen. Friendly staff. Terrific specials. Try the French dip or burnt brisket ends with..."
Christine Dugger
"Suggested if you haven't dined here, it's a wonderful little gem with pit smoked meats. Our party of two had the 1/2 order of ribs. Wow, the meat..."
Robert Keesee
"Good food - I had the brisket with potato salad and beans. I actually didn't like the beans due to sweetness but many people will like them...."
Rachel Retzlaff
"I moved down from Iowa, this was one of the 1st places my husband I tried when we moved here. Their Pulled Pork Plate is so tasty, but my favorite..."
Amy Adams
"Phenomenal! My new go-to place for bbq. Food was SOOOOO GOOD. The pulled pork was so flavorful and moist and prices were great. Very relaxing,..."
KathyJo Burrow
The Pilot House
The Pilot House
81/100 (1447 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Barbecue
American
Pub
Barbecue
American
Lunch
Dinner
Fish
Sandwiches
Pork
Burger
Hamburgers
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Toasts
Kabobs
Crawfish
Catfish
Pimento Cheese
Sit down
Bar
American
Barbecue
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is very good but, I don't eat hear as much as we have in the past; prices have almost doubled. My usual is the fish plate. The cost use to..."
Nancy Ayers
"The prime rib sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - 5 / 5. Sadly, the rating is docked a point due to nonexistent service during my..."
Chris Holland
"Pulled Pork and Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing. Loved..."
Bfizzle
"Great but can be smoky!. We love this place because the food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Great for the guys in college that want a big meal..."
Werners1980
"Absolutely wonderful place. People are friendly and the food is out of this world. The place has a lot of..."
Jim Nelson
"This place is amazing. Don't be fooled by the building. We chose 3 sandwiches - the Reuben, the Philly Cheese, and the Prime Rib. All 3 were..."
John Jones
"What a find!. What a dive! And I love dives. Great character. Yummy food. Favors that made my mouth smile. Prime rib sandwich. The Tank, a sandwich..."
Janet
"Don't judge a book by its cover. OK the bad, I think everyone in the place smokes, might be a requirement, as they even have an ashtray in the men's..."
Colin Tuttle
"Once your through the door.... Looks can be deceiving... What energy they don't put into the outside goes into the food. As we're pulling into..."
Fran
"On our trip from New Orleans we were looking for some real Southern road food. We found it at the Pilot..."
Carla Kjellberg
"Don't be scared off by the exterior, the food and service are great, the Tank most likely you have never had something like this before, top notch..."
Rick
"Looks kind of seedy at first, but the food more than makes up for it. The prime rib sandwich is..."
Heather Osborne
"Pilot House. I am on the road a lot and always looking for trhe best local joint. This one sounded like a nautical theme and it was but just a..."
DuroDiner
"Freaking awesome..."
Tyson Norman
"Must try the catfish. If you are in Cape, seek out the Pilot House. It isn't the easiest to find, but it is definitely worth the trouble. They have..."
Leah Hill
"The most amazing seasoned fries I've ever had! They also have a turkey sandwich that melts in your..."
Adrian
"You might call it a hole-in-the-wall... But the best darn barbecue and catfish around!! Try "the tank", a prime rib sandwich with jalapeños......"
Danielle Schneider
"Looks can be deceiving. Working my way down the top 100 Missouri places to eat and decided to check this out. Not a pretty place, but we really..."
Maya
"Good bar b que there but it can be a bit smokey if..."
Ian Moody
"Good Food - It is a bar.... This is a local institution. Don 't fool yourself - it is a bar. Smokey, Interesting, and Dark. But there is nothing,..."
Traveler
"Very good BBQ and cold beer. Kinda small and can get pretty smokey if others are smoking cigarettes, but the food is worth..."
Matt
"Whenever we drive from Milwaukee to visit our SEMO student we eat at this Great spot. Food and service is consistently the BEST! Catfish sandwich,..."
Robert Jachowicz
"This place was incredible. Definitely a favorite with locals. No glitz and glamour, just straight up fun, quality service, and wonderful food. The..."
Chris Williams
"They have great food! Their seasoned French fries are amazing! I mostly get the fish platter and it will definitely fill you up when you're hungry!..."
Cindy Kelley
"Went there with a friend. The food was amazing. Big portions at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Always a good crowd, but we were able to get..."
Bob C
"Service was fantastic, fries are crispy, onion petals and rib tip chowder all fantastic. My main complaint was the ribs, while tasty, were tough as..."
Jessica Markle
"We camp nearby a lot since our son goes to SEMO. Been wanting to try this place. Finally did today. Amazing food!! Great friendly service, very..."
Kelley Wilke
"Great food, excellent service. Always enjoy dining here. Very popular place. Never..."
Crystal Mcintyre
"Of all the times going here we've never had a bad meal here, the service here is always good and now it's even better with our baby girl working here..."
Doug Crocker
Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant & Lounge
Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant & Lounge
76/100 (1559 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Doc’S Baby Back Ribs
Pork
The Great River Burger BBQ Pork Burger
Pulled Pork
Burger
Macallan 12yr
Onion rings
Baked Beans
Beer
Blue Moon Belgian White
Fried Catfish
Smoked Wings
Shrimp
Marinated Chicken Breast
Beef
Pork Tenderloin
Salad
Reuben Sandwich
Wings
All You Can Eat Catfish
Ribs
Doc's BBQ Salad
Port Cafe's Famous BBQ Sandwich
Bread Pudding
Water Street Mushrooms
Crawfish
House Salad Vinaigrette Dressing
Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
Catfish
The Bootheel Burger
Fish
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome ribs!!! Killer smoked sausage!!! Amazing grilled asparagus!!! What a cool old building, right on the mighty Mississippi river. And the food..."
Sam Clam
"Terrible service. After waiting way to long to be seated on a slow Sunday evening and being stated out by waitresses (unfortunately not the hostess)..."
Michael Hitt
"Capes best barbeque in a great historical waterfront..."
Nev
"Great spot on the river front. We go to Cape three or four times a year and my wife and I were really bummed out after we found out our favorite stop..."
Jonathan E U Thomasson Sr.
"Great place to eat. Come to Cape G twice a year. Second time to eat here. Had fun both times. Wonderful atmosphere and history in the..."
Bjbred
"Great Service. I was visiting from out of town and also had to pleasure of meeting "Lauren". She was honestly the best server I have ever had. She..."
Roger
"Classic. Some friends and I had the chance to enjoy the riverfront last week during some nicer weather. We stopped into conveniently located Port..."
Ferguson34
"Amazing!. Myself and 4 friends decided to have dinner here a few nights ago and let me tell you it was fantastic! From the atmosphere to the service..."
Geeno
"My friend and her 7 year old daughter and I were staying in the Kage House (through VRBO.com) just up the street & decided to have dinner here. It..."
Rachel S.
"Looking for real BBQ -- found it!. We walked the streets of Old Cape Girardeau looking for real BBQ and had about given up until we turned off to a..."
David
"With what I experienced with the brisket and pimento cheese sandwich at Port Cape, I'm somewhat intrigued by what else they may have in terms of..."
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Dexter Bar-b-que
Dexter Bar-b-que
73/100 (697 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Ice Cream
Pork
Sit down
Barbecue
American
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range