Welcome to Roper’s Ribs

Receiving compliments from our customers  is the most rewarding part of our business. Our sincere thanks goes out to all  of our loyal customers. Take a moment and read through what they have to say  about the Roper’s Ribs experience:

Hands down the best BBQ in  St. Louis. Plus the owners are super nice and friendly... it’s  worth the drive and the wait.

-Sina S., Calabasas, CA, Yelp.com

Outstanding ribs and chicken and  beans served in an old-school local BBQ joint off the beaten path in St. Louis.  Everything was tender and delicious. Locals were in and out of here constantly  for the hour we were there, so Roper's is clearly well loved.

Mrs. Roper is as nice and welcoming  as can be.

-Steve G., Chicago, IL, Yelp.com

The rib tips are  outstanding....tender, meaty, sauced well, priced right, large portions. I dig  the brisket sandwich, even though it's messy, massive, and you'll be forced to  knife & fork it. The polish....foot long, $3.75, loaded with that delicious  sauce, it's a meal in itself. I like the baked beans, and the fries....though  for me, sides are usually a distant second at BBQ joints.

The prices are fair, the atmosphere  is dive-y in a good way, and the food is good eats....how could I not  love this place?? That's why Roper's has become my go-to spot for BBQ  in
St. Louis.

-Geoffrey R., Saint Louis, MO,  Yelp.com

This place has great BBQ - they  start with a dry rub and then sauce. Delicious. The family is very open and  friendly. Mr. Roper sat with us and chatted for the meal. Great hearing from a  legend about food and passion of serving the community and great food. I would  call ahead on busy days. Monday - you can slip in and have lunch with no wait.  Ribs were great - brisket sandwich was amazing - the slaw, beans and potato  salad make a nice side to your dish. I love the hint of vinegar in everything -  powerful tang but not overbearing.

-Randy M., Bakersfield, CA,  Yelp.com

It looks like a small shop, and it  is, but the food is amazing!  We ordered the ribs and brisket, which were  awesome, but what really made this place special was the owner, Carl Roper. He  came out to talk to talk to us, give us barbecue tips, and even brought out some  free samples of his pulled pork and, most especially, his fried shrimp  (which are probably the best I've had, anywhere).

-Nathan C., Cambridge, MA, Yelp.com

Mrs. Roper was super nice and gave  us a great discount for coming all the way from Portland, OR. The rest of the  staff was friendly too. There was a little bit of wait but you don't want to  rush a good thing. I got the sweet baby back ribs, the St. Louis style ribs,  BBQ chicken sandwich with baked beans, slaw and it came with a side of white  bread. The rib meat fell of the bones and was super moist. The chicken  sandwich was super tasty too. My favorite was the St. Louis style ribs.  Steve Harvey's pictures are all over the place he must be a regular? Anyhow I'd recommend this place it was great. Probably good for a nice picnic if you're  in the
St. Louis area.

-Michael R., Florissant, MO,  Yelp.com

Mr and Mrs. Roper are the about the  nicest people I have ever met and they have a true love for everything BBQ. I  have vowed to eat here any time I go to St. Louis. The baby back ribs are  possible the best food I have ever eaten and the St. Louis style ribs are also  amazing. I am from the south so I am almost never satisfied with pulled pork  from anywhere outside of North Carolina or South Carolina, however,  Roper's has the best pulled pork I've ever eaten. You could  easily drive right past the place, but this is a must stop if you love the  Q.

-Steven M.,Citysearch.com

Tenderest Ribs I Ever Had!!! Ropers  Ribs have the most tender, delicious ribs I have ever eaten. The best lunch I  ever had at a catered event. Not one complaint. The lunch we had the pulled  pork, which is soo tasty too. But the Ribs. What can I say about the ribs? If  you love your BBQ done right and delicious, then try this place.

-mthomas34, Citysearch.com

Come to Roper’s Ribs-The Epicenter of a  BBQ Earthquake
of Flavor

The reviews above are only a handful of  the hundreds that have been written about us. Reading is great but you’ve got to  taste it for yourself. Visit  us and find out why locals, travelers and international foodies  alike are flocking to Roper’s Ribs.