Piggy’s Bar BQ serves excellent smoked barbecue ribs. If you’re in the mood for some amazing smoked barbecue in the St. Louis area, and you’re driving down Interstate 70 in O’Fallon, Missouri, take the Highway K&M exit and head one block north to Piggy’s Bar BQ. You will not regret it if you are a fan of authentic smoked barbecue. Here you will find smoked pork, brisket, chicken, and of course, pork ribs.
Piggy’s has all the charm of a typical steak house. If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place. The glass windows of the shops with special prices on grilled ribs painted with neon letters let the grill aficionado know that this is the real deal, not a “fine dining” experience.
The real indicator that you’ll get real wood-smoked meat at Piggy’s is the large smoker that cooks out front and the 8-foot-high pile of wood stacked right next to the smoker. Just driving by the location is enough to make your mouth water, and that alone draws numerous customers to the place.
The Smoked Pork Steak Combo Dinner can be had for around $9.00 and includes a decent sized smoked pork steak, a soft drink, and two sides, chosen from the following list:
- Red skin potato salad
- Cabbage salad
- baked beans
- macaroni and cheese
- House special recipe green beans
- corn on the cob
The pork steak was smoked and so tender you could cut it with a fork. Adding the hot sauce really gave the meat a nice spicy kick. The potato salad and coleslaw were good, not spectacular. Face it, barbecue is about the meat, not the sides.
Other menu items include pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, brats, and ribs. All meats are smoked in the large wood-burning smoker out front. Piggy’s will serve their meats as sandwiches, combo meals, or meats by the pound. Try the Piggy’s Sampler Plate which includes 2 BBQ Ribs, 2 Choice of Meats and 2 Sides all for around $11.00
Like most barbecues, don’t expect fancy service either. Be prepared to order at the counter, get your own refreshment and take your tray to the table or booth of your choice, and start eating. Piggy’s serves its meat without sauce, with a choice of three of Piggy’s own sauces at the tables. Piggy’s original sauces are Special Recipe, Hot and Saucy, and Kansas City Style. A nice touch to assure the diner that they are in a real barbecue is the roll of paper towels placed on each table for the convenience of the diners.
Piggy’s Bar BQ summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Piggy’s is located at 327 S. Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri. Piggy’s has been voted the best steakhouse in the NE region by Rural MO magazine, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Come see us and see for yourself how they compare to other local steakhouses.