Five Ace's Smokestaq Lightning

4.5
188 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Location

Five Ace's Smokestaq Lightning
724 N 1st St, St. Louis, MO
63102, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
188 reviews
5 stars
148
4 stars
13
3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 star
10
  • MN
    Meghan Newman
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Stopped here on a road trip to grab some quick BBQ and had the best experience. I love love BBQ and this was by far the best I’ve ever had. I had the rib tips and brisket quesadilla and was so happy with it. Antonio is such a nice guy and made us feel so welcome as well. Amazing Mac and chz as well.
  • AB
    Alex Birmingham
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Food was amazing . Service was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys bbq. We’ll be back .
  • ES
    Eric Schaefer
    Oct 4, 2025
    5.0
    The people that run this place are just as amazing as the food is. Give this a shot if you’ve never been. So good and cool to eat on the landing!
  • JJ
    Jeffry
    Sep 27, 2025
    5.0
    Just returned from this family owned restaurant after having the best pulled pork in years. Everything is made fresh - sauce, pork off the grill and French fries. A delightful meal for a reasonable price. Plus the hospitality was great! The owner and his family were on duty tonight and were delightful!
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    T Hurd
    Sep 22, 2025
    5.0
    They NEVER disappoint!! Hadn't been there for a while, I guess I needed a break cause I was eating there so much. But I went Friday and as ALWAYS, the food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I can go anywhere and get BBQ, but if I want some good, tender fall off the bone Q, I only go here! PERIODT.