Food Network

"At this barbecue spot, fine-dining-chef-turned-pitmaster Tom Schmidt elevates his hometown’s comfort food classics by adding innovative tweaks to traditional recipes. Michael Symon feasts on Schmidt’s addictive toasted ravioli, which come stuffed with a mixture of burnt ends, mirepoix and cheddar cheese. This combo proves to be irresistible."

Alanna Kellogg

"Everything we’ve tried at Salt + Smoke is fantastic; we love the barbecue and especially the mac-and-cheese with Ritz crackers."

Jeff and Crystal Bryant

"The mac and cheese is made with a slightly sharp white cheddar (nice tang) and the addition of crumbled Ritz crackers. This was one of those sides that catches you off guard and you end up sparring over who gets the last bite."

Jeff and Crystal Bryant

"The ribs had a delicious crust and a perfect smoke ring."

Jeff and Crystal Bryant

"At Salt +Smoke, theirs are stuffed with shredded burnt ends. A tangy dipping cheese sauce is a perfect compliment to this appetizer dish. The unique flavor combination meant that these tasty bites were added to the endangered list and quickly disappeared."

Kate Silver

"If you love the classic St. Louis toasted ravioli (ravioli that is breaded and deep fried) then you’re in for a treat at this line-out-the-door barbecue restaurant, which serves burnt end toasted ravioli. The pasta pillows are packed with smoky brisket, fried and served with ranch for dipping."

Spencer Pernikoff

"Toasted ravioli — which are, in fact, fried — are exactly what they sound like: crispy, breaded ravioli. They’re typically filled with seasoned ground meat and served with marinara sauce, but not so at upscale barbcue joint Salt + Smoke. No, sir! They fill their ravioli with chopped oak-smoked burnt ends, topped with a sprinkle of garlic and herbs and served with an Alabama-style white barbecue dipping sauce. Resistance is futile."

Ian Froeb

"I rarely look to barbecue joints for memorable appetizers but Salt + Smoke’s toasted ravioli is a winner that packs the standard crisp t-rav shell with a mince of flavorful burnt-end meat."

Road Tips

"The white cheddar cracker mac was excellent, but it was very rich."

Audrey Stocker

"Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese is a must. If I could order only one thing at Salt & Smoke, this would be it. Trust me."