Reviews Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill Reviews

Nov 26, 2024 by Andrew Tveitnes

Excellent BBQ, great atmosphere, convenient location, and exceptional service. Wasn't much of a wait on a Friday night. The food was out quickly and it was delicious. Parking can be a little difficult with the Rosalita's parking spilling over. They have a nice bar area and live music on some nights. There is a small patio that is great for warm days. There are ample TV's for those wanting to watch sports and the restaurant was kid friendly as well. For being a lesser known name, their BBQ contends with the other joints in the area. Their prices are more affordable than many of the other spots too.

Nov 17, 2024 by Jim Walaitis

Our first visit tonight, it won't be our last. My wife had the shrimp platter with fried pickles and onion rings. I had the Big Beef Daddy burger with jalapeño mac n cheese bites.

The room was packed when we arrived (7pm on a Saturday) and we only had to wait 10 minutes. Everything about the place, the food, service, atmosphere (including live band) was exceptional. Big portions, great flavors. Can't wait to come back and work my way through the menu. This big fat guy is happily bringing half my dinner home for tomorrow's lunch.

Nov 10, 2024 by Anthony P

Sawmill BBQ&pub,This place was absolutely awesome ! Walking in the door,the decor was very upscale rustic??? ,talented acoustic trio entertainers playing song variety and in their own style.attentive ,friendly staff.my wife had the pulled pork sandwich.it was juicy and flavorful,not like other bark-like dry pork and piled high!yes very high and the perfect shape of the the meat pile is original as it gets.I had the 20 oz pork steak with fried fresh pickle spears and onion rings.very delicious .The big pork steak was 100 % smoked and tender,sauce perfectly mild and nice,not too thick but not thin.The owner made a visit to our table.We will visit this legit restaurant again!!! Excellent distinct BBQ smoke

Sep 15, 2024 by Cyndi Dotson

Parking was great, and there is plenty of it. Walked in and was greeted by the hostess, but we chose the bar. Brittney was quick to get us drinks, although I don't like a bar/restaurant charging you for two drinks when you get a double tall. Just charge me for the extra shot. We ordered the Toasted Ravioli, and what a treat. They were made from wonton, so really crispy and the marinara sauce was very tasty too. I got Buffalo Chicken Tenders from the appetizers menu with sauce on the side, and the breading melted in my mouth. So good! I also got an order of fries that were hot and crispy. My husband got a Pulled Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans. The sandwich was piled high with pork, and he really enjoyed the baked beans. He pointed out the bark of the pork and said, "That's what you look for in a pulled pork sandwich." The music was reminiscent, and overall, we really enjoyed the entire experience. We will be back.

Sep 15, 2024 by Rowdy Dotson

We visited Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill on a Saturday afternoon. They weren't too busy and found our seats at the bar. The bartender got our drink orders quickly and in no time we had our drinks. We ordered the Circa Toasted Ravioli. We both enjoyed the uniqueness and crispness of the wonton casing. I ordered their pulled pork sandwich with the baked beans. Cyndi ordered their chicken tenders. My bbq pork sandwich was very good, with plentiful amount of pulled pork. The baked beans were tasty too. We enjoyed our late lunch at Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill and hope to try out their bbq brisket another day.

Sep 08, 2024 by Serge Suprun

Inside and outside seating. Solid kids menu. Many meat choices. Friday - Saturday pork steak was really good.

Jul 24, 2024 by Erica McCann

The food was amazing, and the menu has so many choices! Meat was tender and cooked to perfection. Sides were delicious with amazing flavor, and apps were spot on. Drink selection was a plus. I'll definitely be back, especially to try that smoked pork steak ;) Thanks for the great food and friendly service!

Jun 07, 2024 by John K

First time here and I ordered the half slab of the baby back ribs and it comes with two sides. I chose the green beans and fried pickle spears.
The meat fell from the bones. The meat was soooo tender. The ribs have a dry rub and they serve them with bbq sauce which I used and it made the meat even tastier. Another big hit are the fried pickle spears. They are served with an aioli sauce for dipping which added to the great flavor. If you like dill or dill pickles you should try them. The green beans were light on the seasoning so I poured a little of the aioli sauce on them which helped a lot. My server was Joe and he was very busy but he was on top of everything. He’s a big friendly guy. There is a big parking lot in front. I’ll be back!

May 24, 2024 by tjcj85

The wings were crisp (seems hard to find many wings are wimpy) so good and $12! Tried the pulled chicken and turkey platter. Chicken was moist. I like that this is a sit down place and not your typical order at the counter bbq place. The hot link on the pig daddy was HOT but delicious. The onion rings were decent but the sweet potato fries were outstanding. Can’t wait to go back and try more on the menu. Highly recommend!

Apr 27, 2024 by Laverne Hargrove

Love their food, so good! Our group of four had ordered different dishes and we all loved the food. I had the pork steak plate with potato salad and beans. Tender, delicious and big.

Apr 12, 2024 by Dina Stoeppler

We went in Saturday night and the restaurant was overflowing with guests. We eventually found seating at the bar, if we had waited for a table it would have been at least 90 minutes. The food was good and so was the beer. Also enjoyed the live music.

Feb 09, 2024 by Anna Candido

This place is amazing! We waited less than a minute to be seated, and our server Crystal was the definition of professional, poignant and polite! We started with some of the mocha hazelnut coffees, and they were PERFECTLY balanced and delicious. I got the chicken tender plate with fries and applesauce, which was hot, crispy, tender, and the applesauce was fresh!

My husband got the brisket plate and let me tell you- we said ‘oh my god’ to each other about a dozen times because we couldn’t fathom how good it was. You didn’t even need a knife to cut it!

It takes a lot for me to leave a review- but damn if this spot didn’t earn it! Guarantee I’ll be back!

Jan 18, 2024 by Nate Lee

Smelled good, looked good, tasted great! I got the white bbq sauce. It was different from the southern style vinegar/horseradish loose style. However- very tasty!

Dec 15, 2023 by Bill Edburg

Stopped for lunch on Thursday. Got there about 11:05, ordered at 11:10. Waitress was super friendly and nice. Very good service.
Food was amazing. Had a really great flavor and was cooked perfect.
Only complaint was, we didn’t get the food until 12:05. So if your going for lunch and only have an hour, I’d rethink it.. other than that, it was a great place! Will go back for dinner and try again.

Nov 16, 2023 by Gina Slovacek

Great place for lunch or dinner! Awesome food and unique house made sauces. Great atmosphere and service. Bonus live music on some nights!

Nov 01, 2023 by melissa diefen

We went here today for lunch and I’m it sure what was better the service or the food. We got their homemade toasted ravioli, house salad, spicy steak sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and the Cuban. It was all DELICIOUS. Our waitress was very polite and fast!!! We will definitely come back

Sep 16, 2023 by Matt Higgins

We ate lunch here for the first time. Everyone was happy with their food. The service was great and quick. Of course the restaurant was nearly empty. There is outdoor seating.
Somehow, they need to get the word out as it's hidden from view.

Sep 14, 2023 by John Fontaine

I could not recommend a restaurant in the Des Peres/Kirkwood area more highly!!

Excellent (possibly the best) pulled pork I've ever had. (and I'm not ashamed to say I've had a lot...) The hot sausage and butter toasted bun were also absolutely perfect. The sides were generous and not an afterthought, very tasty.

Our waitress was excellent and took the time to explain the origin of the restaurant. It seemed to be a very smoothly running operation. Will definitely be coming back frequently!

Sep 10, 2023 by Bridget Atchison

Amazing live music on Saturday night. Seated right away and food was outstanding among other bbq options in St. Louis. Affordable and the portion sizes are huge!

Aug 09, 2023 by Anna Molitoris

Went here for the first time as of August 2023, since they had a now open sign up. The appetizers of Toasted Ravioli and Pickle Spears definitely felt like they were made in house! The T Rav was made with wontons, for a good crispness. Hubby said that the fried pickles were some of the better ones he tried around here!

The chicken salad had a nice amount of smoked, warm chicken, while the chicken parmesan was tender and juicy. The buttered red potatoes had a nice toasted edge to them. The baked beans had a sweetness with some of their bbq meat stirred in. The toasted bread had a bit too much butter and garlic, so if you are sensitive to those, be wary of them. It did have good flavor though! Overall, a tasty place with sports on the TV and live music occasionally. Next time I'll try out the pulled pork!

Aug 08, 2023 by Adam Irace

We stopped by for dinner after some friends told us they really enjoyed it. We sat outside but had to move around to find a place the sun wasn't right in our face late in the day. The server came out and tilted one of the large umbrellas to fix the problem.

My wife ordered cod, a side salad and sweet potato fries. The cod was good but a little too greasy. I ordered the Hot Italian that was smoked pork, ham, pepperoni with pepper jack cheese and a side of marinara. It came out toasted and tasted amazing. Had to take the other half home.

Jun 15, 2023 by George Anderson

First time there, but may just be my new favorite. Brisket was cooked to perfection: tender, moist, smoked and seasoned well. Perfect amount of fat trimmed. Sides and salad were excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. Reasonable prices. Definitely recommended!

Jun 06, 2023 by Nate Ennis

Great food, excellent service in a wonderful atmosphere! This place impressed. We went to dinner back to back nights there just to try something else on the menu. I had the turkey one night and the pulled chicken another. Very good with great BBQ sauces. Highly recommend.

May 30, 2023 by Lissette Ortega

The staff was amazing! From getting our group of 20 a reservation on a busy Saturday night with only a few days notice to the wait staff having our appetizers ready almost as soon as we were seated all the way through desert where they brought out extra strawberries for the cheesecake. And the food was delicious, we will definitely be back.

May 07, 2023 by Misti Davis

Such a great place! Our server Lisa was on it and was so patient with all our questions. Veggie pizza was yummy and the baby back ribs with their white bbq sauce was the BEST! Highly recommended this cute place

May 01, 2023 by Dan StlMo

Nice place, good service. Decent brisket, not the best I've ever had but ok. The baked beans and okra were good. Think Sugar Fire, but with better table service. The prices are right. All in all if you are in the area and in the mood for BBQ it's a decent place to go.
Plenty of easy parking. Will return.

Apr 21, 2023 by Andy Boogher (Boogman2112)

Great 1st experience. Enjoyed the filet mignon and the turkey and pork. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We look forward to going back!

Mar 29, 2023 by Kylie Govreau

Mar 16, 2023 by Scott Perdue

Better than expected! Very tasty BBQ with great service. My wife and I came in on a Wednesday around 5:45. I asked if they had any drink specials and the waitress said that they didn’t even have a drink menu yet, so no. I didn’t want to order a drink with no idea of how much it would cost, so we just went with waters. She did say they would have happy hour specials soon though.

I ordered a half rack of baby back ribs with two sides and garlic bread for $18. They have a lot of great options for sides – I got fried pickle spears and jalapeño mac bites. My wife got the spicy steak sandwich for $16 which included a 6 oz filet mignon and jalapeños on a sandwich with a side (she got sweet potato fries) for $16. Everything was delicious, including the BBQ sauce options. We didn’t get dessert but their dessert options sounded good, especially the fried cheesecake.

Who I assume were the owners came around to make sure we enjoyed everything, which was nice.

The one thing that would have been nice to have would be wet wipes, since I got ribs and my hands were sticky when I was done. The waitress made sure we had enough napkins, at least.

As we were leaving, it looked like a band was setting up to play some live music. I have no idea how often they have that.

We never made it to Circa Pub & Grill which was in this space before, so I can’t compare how much the interior changed, but it has a nice ambiance.

We have been looking for a good BBQ place in Des Peres ever since Rib City closed and I think we have found our new go-to. I’ll certainly keep an eye out for more details on happy hour and live music.

Mar 12, 2023 by Michele Curran

I ordered the Sawmill salad with brisket. It was huge! There was a ton of meat and the lettuce was leafy and fresh. I Will definitely order it again!
The potato skins were soft and flavorful with pulled pork on top, yummy

Mar 11, 2023 by Kathleen Mertens

Great, fun place!