The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Missouri — 2026

We compared all 646 BBQ joints in Missouri on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Dexter QueenDexter

(573) 624-2330 Website View listing

#2 · 3Halves Brew Pub and BBQLiberty

(816) 429-6886 Website View listing

#3 · JJ Twigs Pizza & BBQLake Ozark Ribs

(573) 365-9911 Website View listing

#4 · Ball's Q ShackWright City

(636) 791-3044 Website View listing

#5 · Dexter Bar-B-QSikeston Ribs

(573) 471-6676 Website View listing

#6 · C&K BarbecueSt Louis

(314) 385-8100 Website View listing

#7 · St George's BBQSpringfield

(417) 877-0291 Website View listing

#8 · Dickey's Barbecue PitNixa Ribs

(417) 724-1100 Website View listing

#9 · Sugarfire WentzvilleWentzville BrisketRibsPulled pork

(636) 445-7313 Website View listing

#10 · Salt + SmokeSt Louis Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ sandwiches

(314) 727-0200 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.