8.3
Blind Box BBQ
$$Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit
Named for the KCBS turn-in box, built for the same standard
Competition BBQLee's SummitBrisket
⚡Limited hours — check before making the drive
9.0/ 10
0 reviews“A Pappy's-lineage South City pit famed for smoked salami.”
A friendly Southwest-side smokehouse that carries the Pappy's pedigree into a neighborhood setting. The brisket and smoked turkey are reliably first-rate.
Know Before You Go
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Smoked Salami, and Ribs
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Smoked Salami3
Ribs4
Smoked TurkeyWhy It Stands Out
Founded by Pappy's alumni, Adam's turns out excellent brisket and ribs, but its sleeper signature is the smoked salami — a St. Louis rarity done exceptionally well.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 2819 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Phone
- (314) 875-9890
- Website
- www.adamssmokehouse.com/
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Adam's Smokehouse — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Adam's Smokehouse?
Regulars point to Brisket, Smoked Salami, Ribs, and Smoked Turkey.
Is Adam's Smokehouse expensive?
Adam's Smokehouse is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Adam's Smokehouse serve?
Adam's Smokehouse serves St. Louis barbecue — St. Louis barbecue is its own animal, built on the pork steak, the crispy pork snoot, and the St. Louis-cut spare rib, finished with a sweet, sticky, tomato-based sauce. The tradition leans closer to grilling and long backyard smokes than to the all-day pit cooking of Texas, and it carries a deep soul-food lineage on the city's North Side.
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