Beast Craft BBQ Co. is a family-owned and operated smokehouse in Belleville, IL, known for its redefined St. Louis-Style BBQ. It offers generous meat plates and sandwiches, complemented by housemade sauces and a selection of craft beers in an easygoing atmosphere.
Customer Perception
While specific customer reviews are not provided, the restaurant's active social media presence with a large following (over 28,000 likes on Facebook) and its description as an 'easygoing BBQ joint' suggest it is a popular and well-regarded casual dining spot.
Additional Details
Beast Craft BBQ Co. prides itself on offering a 'Redefined St. Louis-Style BBQ' experience, emphasizing quality smoked meats and housemade sauces.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute gem for Belleville!I had lunch here with two business partners for a quick working meeting, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. The service was fantastic, and the presentation of the food was top-notch—five stars all day long. As for the barbecue itself, it is completely in a league of its own. It’s easily some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had. BEAST is a true standout in Belleville and a must-visit!
Beast bbq Stands atop of “st Louis” bbq being one of the best bbqs joints I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.
The ribs were smoked to perfection, flavorful and seasoned perfect.
The brisket was moist, again smoked to perfection
And had great bark, fell apart at the touch
The salted carmel burnt ends(daily special not a regular menu item) were up there with the best burnt ends I think I’ve ever had. Insanely delicious
Potato salad was delicious and well seasoned,
Baked beans were amazing and had meat mixed in
My wife and kid had the Mac and cheese and loved it but I didn’t eat any so I can say anything other then that
I did have some pulled pork off my kids plate and that was nothing short of amazing as well.
Banana pudding was also really good
Highly recommend the half drive from St. Louis
5
Searched best food places in STL region to pick one for my birthday dinner. About 45 min drive from me and based on the reviews and videos I could find I was like "seems worth the drive.". THIS IS LEGITIMATELY THE BEST BBQ I HAVE EVER HAD. Porksteak was 🔥🔥🔥. Had fries, mac and cheese, and baked beans. All amazing. They also serve Excel soda. Definitely be my top BBQ recommendation going forward.
5
There's a reason why this smokehouse is nationally renown, it's a quality product with years of experience and love smoked in!! Special recipe stand outs are inch- thick Pork steaks, the Brisket grilled cheese, brussel Sprouts w/ pork belly, and the smoked Turkey. They have mastered the basics (ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, snoot, wings) and have taken that knowledge to elevate the menu. BBQ snobs will NOT be disappointed, but impressed.
Now I understand why the owner, David Sandusky, has been on Food Network so many times!! Amazing job!!
4
We stopped in for dinner on July 3rd and unfortunately by the time we arrived, the pulled pork was gone and I was really looking forward to the pulled pork sandwich. So I pivoted to the turkey melt which was an excellent 2nd choice. I had it with Mac & cheese which was so creamy. My husband ordered the pork steak deluxe sandwich with candied bacon. He's a pork steak connoisseur and he rated it an 8/10. The sweet tea was perfectly made and I saw to-go order with it in gallons further proving that point.
This restaurant was added to my list when I read an article about it probably years ago, so I was glad we were able to stop in while in town.
