Reviews Smokee Mo's St. Louis Bbq

Randomly stumbled upon this place with my boyfriend and I was so excited to try vegan BBQ. I got the vegan BLT, mac and cheese, and fries. Everything was great, but the mac and cheese could use a bit more seasoning. It definitely wasn’t bad - it just didn’t have much flavor. I would suggest adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Other than that, it was amazing! They have a great outdoor seating area and an entire vegan menu. My boyfriend got a chicken wrap and fries. He said it was amazing and would love to go back! Great place for vegans and people who eat meat to both have something they’ll enjoy!

Finding a fully vegan menu at a BBQ place in the Midwest is unhear of unless you go here! I was amazed to see this online, so I went in hopeful. Vegans have their own cashier, and all vegan items are cooked on separate grills and in separate fryers than the non-vegan items... so there's no cross-contamination. (The fries on the non-vegan line are fried in the same grease they fry their bacon.) I ordered the vegan ribz was pretty disappointed at the small portion. You get four "ribs", but they're very small and flat. The flavor and texture was decent but enhanced by adding the extra sauces they provide at the self-serve station near the register. I didn't really feel I got my money's worth, but at least it comes with two sides. The trick is knowing which sides to get (you get two with the ribz). The Spicy Sweet Corn is way too spicy and not very sweet. I'd rather just have regular corn. The cashew mac'n'cheese was pretty bland, so I wouldn't recommend that, either. (My daughter was excited to order it as her main choice but was quickly disappointed. It was basically cold by the time we got it, too.) I ordered the Spinach Salad w/vegan bacon, mushrooms, and Basil Vinaigrette, and that was probably my favorite. You get a free piece of cheezy garlic bread with the ribz, but it was mostly crusty/crisp and the cheese wasn't melty at all. So... if you get the ribz, get a side salad and an order of the vegan fries. My son ordered the Notaburger w/vegan cheese and bacon and thought it was delicious! He could only eat half of it, so I got the rest of it for leftovers the next night. Wonderful! And our bacon wasn't tough as another reviewer experienced. Again, he ordered the mac'n'(cashew)cheese as his side and was sadly disappointed. If you get the burger, order the fries! * The cashier told me that they used to offer a vegan potato salad that was "reeeeally good", so if that's on the menu when you go, give it a shot. Another sad point is that there were absolutely no vegan desserts to complete the meal. Desserts are what "seal the deal" on a good restaurant, and Smokee Mo's is lacking there for the vegans. We like sweets, too! Overall, I'd definitely recommend Smokee Mo's to any vegan forced to eat BBQ with relatives or co-workers. It's very hard to find any BBQ restaurant that offers more than just a salad or baked potato/fries for a vegan option.

This place is unique in having some of the absolute best meat dishes as well as an extensive and equally amazing vegan menu. My family is a mix of vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore. It’s often hard to find a good place to eat for everyone but Smokee MO’s checks everyone’s boxes. The food here is purely delicious. The owners and staff should be commended for bringing everyone together. No matter what kind of food you eat there is something delicious and satisfying for you.

These are the best ribs I have eaten in my 50 years on this earth. No knife needed the ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. Bring a big appetite, the portions are plentiful. I was very impressed.

Cool place, they sell beer. Not busy. Huge plate of fries. turkey was a little dry but tasted good. Will return to try the burnt ends, need to go around lunch time to ensure you get them before they run out.

We stumbled in while trying to find an Indian restaurant that was nearby. Plenty of seating available on a Sunday night. I got the pork burnt ends on a side of garlic mashed potatoes with Mac and cheese. My wife got 4 baby back ribs and a cheesy potato side. They were really nice and gave her extra ribs for free because it was our first time. My burnt ends tasted good but they were not what I was expecting. They didn’t have any char on them at all. I love charred burnt ends, so I’ll get something else next time. My wife really liked the ribs. We live near Rib City and go there a lot but she liked these more. Both the Mac and cheese and cheesy potato casserole were good. They have several sauces available. The “smokee” is a good, standard BBQ sauce, but the habanero sauce was the standout. You might expect all heat and no flavor, but that wasn’t the case. The habanero had a delicious flavor that complemented the spice. Highly recommended. Overall, with the neat interior, friendly staff, good meat, and tasty sauces, this is definitely a nice place to check out.

The brisket sandwich on garlic bread was awesome. It was tender and juicy, nothing like the dry brisket often served in BBQ places. The broccoli casserole was good, as were the fries. If you are in the area, I would recommend stopping in.