J. Smugs Gastropit - Ellisville

I ended up tipping over $10 for the curbside service, but my order was never brought out, so I had to go inside to retrieve my food myself. The meatballs were decent, but the macaroni and cheese was disappointing—extremely undercooked pasta with almost no cheese and an overwhelming amount of black pepper as the only flavor. The burnt ends were merely chunks of brisket point with little to no bark, and the sauce didn’t have any hint of an Asian style. The coleslaw was anything but creamy, offering only the taste of raw, bitter cabbage. The pit beans were comparable to canned Bush's beans. Surprisingly, half of the pulled pork wasn’t actually pulled but rather just a chunk cut from the smoked butt. The ribs were okay, but overall, I sensed a lack of quality in the food and a certain inexperience within the food service industry.

My wife, her parents, and I stopped in for dinner last night. I got the taco pack, my wife got a pulled pork sandwich, my mother-in-law got the burnt ends, and my father-in-law got a Cuban sandwich.Everything was tasty! We also got quick and attentive service.We'll definitely be back.

I visited this restaurant based on a recommendation and I was not let down. I ordered the shredded chicken sandwich without any toppings and opted for sweet barbecue sauce. The sauce added a wonderful flavor to the chicken, and the bun was soft and perfectly toasted. I took my order to go, so I didn't get to experience the dining atmosphere. However, the restaurant was clean when I arrived, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. I will definitely come back.

Did carry out for Fathers Day. We stopped by the day ahead. The owner was super helpful. The meats were all delicious. We had beans and mac and cheese as our sides and they complimented the meat nicely. The bbq sauces are very good as well. Will definitely be back!Food: 5/5

I used GastroPit for a catering event and the food was delicious. We ordered the baked beans, slaw and mac cheese. All delicious! Very friendly customer service over the phone and in person. You will need your own chafing dishes, sternos and utensils but so as long as you are prepared, the experience will be a breeze!Food: 5/5