Bandanas - Eureka Missouri.

RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

So I'm out on the road this week on business travel. Its late, nearly 8:00pm and I'm hungry. Starving actually. So I punch into the trusty Hertz GPS and start searching for BBQ.

Up comes this place called Bandanas. Its only about fifteen miles from my hotel and I'm hungry. Starving actually.

So I get there and theres a few cars in the parking lot. Not many but a few. But again its late. I go in and they seat me and give me a menue. They got all kinds of pork, chicken and beef. The place smells fantastic but at this point I'm so hungry, starving really that just about anything could have smelled good.

I ordered what they call the rib slab. When it came I was very impressed. There is so much food on this order its probably enough for two people.

The bread was excellent. Slightly crispy like they had toasted it on a grill and nice and buttery.

The coleslaw was in my mind spot on. Creamy and delicious.

The fries were also good but to be honest I didnt eat a whole lot of them since everything else was fantastic.

Now the ribs. These were so good I nearly cried! They looked to be dry rubbed amd came with no sauce on them. They have six or seven different sauces on the table to choose from. I tried them all and they were awesome. The spicy was my favorite followed by the KC style and the Chicago style.

They had an excellent bite and a smoke ring so beautiful you could write home to your mother about it.

The price...

Out the door with tax was $25.00 and change. For the quality and amout of food I felt it was a very good deal.

I have ate there twice now this week. Its been awesome both times.

Pappy · Posted: Mar 06 2013 Post subject:

They also have one in Collinsville, IL. I have eaten there many times. They also sell their rib rub and sauces.
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RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

So, I have eaten here three times this week and it was fantastic every time. I'm really going to miss the place. I leave for home at first light. I had to get a bottle of the Memphis BBQ sauce and a bottle of the rib rub.

By by Bandanas, I will miss you so heheheh....

Pappy · Posted: Mar 08 2013 Post subject:

The location in Crystal City, MO caught on fire on Wednesday. It gutted the place. The news said it was the smoker that started it.

You can order sauces on-line.
http://www.bandanasbbq.com/
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RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

Cat797 · Posted: Mar 13 2013 Post subject:

Redneck,

They have one in Bloomington, IL.....very close to me. I hate the joint, but I'm glad that you liked it where you are at. From the looks of the pics you submitted, that joint looks a heck of a lot better than the one in Bloomington. I didn't think their sauces were too bad. I did notice that most of them have liquid smoke in them.

On a side note, if you are traveling through Springfield, IL for work, avoid the Smokey Bones at all costs. It sucks big time......Nary a smoke ring to be found in that joint and KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce on the table labeled as their own.

All the best,
Ed
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ralph weller · BBQ Fan Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 104

It's the best chain BBQ restuarant I have been to. Saying that I have not been to a Famous Daves.
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TheTony · Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Posts: 27

I recently stopped at the Collinsville, IL location and was fairly impressed. The ribs and sausage were both very good.

@Cat797 I am in Springfield. Sadly, there aren't many quality places around here for good Q. The only place I'd ever suggest is PT's BBQ. It is a shack near South East High School. Pretty good spareribs and tips.

Cat797 · Posted: Jul 30 2013 Post subject:

@TheTony,

I'll have to keep that in mind next time I'm in Springfield. We go to SE High School once a year for a show choir competition with the kids, so should be pretty close to it.

Interestingly enough, there is a new PT's BBQ now open in Bloomington (I live about 20 miles north of Bloomington).....I don't know if it's the same folks, but like you said, looks like a shack and not in the best part of town. One of my friends said it was good, so it's on my list to try.

I don't know why I do it, but I am generally unimpressed with eating barbecue out....My wife says I'm a glutton for punishment. I keep trying though!..... Cool

All the best,
Ed
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TheTony · Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Posts: 27

@Cat797 Aye, may indeed be the same. I know they have a location in Decatur, too.

Ha! I am in the same boat. I haven't had much good barbeche out, either. Yet I still drag my wife all over. I am surprised she puts up with it Laughing

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