Friday, March 15, 2013
Diners can get a traditional Irish meal this weekend, with a side offering of various barbecue sauces.
While Charlotte's Rib BBQ obviously is known for its barbecue sauce and meats, its diners can step into the St. Patrick's Day spirits this weekend through a special plate the restaurant's staff is offering: corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, boiled potatoes and green beans for $8.99. This Irish plate will be available day and evening Friday through Sunday. Charlotte's staffers told Patch they also will have the makings for Reuben sandwiches, along with their typical barbecue-based menu. Charlotte's Rib gets its name from Charlotte Peters, the dynamic star of St. Louis' daytime television The Charlotte Peters Show, which aired from 1947 to 1969. The restaurant's famous sauce was created from a Peters' family recipe passed from generation…
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
See what restaurant goers are saying about establishments in Ballwin and Ellisville.
If you've been around St. Louis for a long time, you probably recognize the name Charlotte Peters, the star of a popular St. Louis TV show that aired from 1947 to 1969 on local television. Her namesake restaurant is Ballwin's Charlotte's Rib BBQ, a staple of the area since 1977. The following reviews collected by Patch are a representative sample aimed at giving you a flavor of what local residents are saying about Charlotte's Rib BBQ. Have an opinion on the best eats in the area yourself? Add a review of your own right here on Patch. From Yelp!, 4.5 out of 5 stars on average (seven reviews) Darren K. gave it 5 stars: "The English language isn't capable of the type of hyperbole necessary to express how awesome their ribs are." Dustin O. …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
See what local residents are saying about restaurants in Ballwin and Ellisville.
It's hard to go wrong with barbeque, but it can be in a class of its own when its done right. To get the verdict on what's happening with the art of grilling in Ballwin and Ellisville, the Restaruant Review Round-Up is lifting the lid on Charlotte's Rib BBQ this week. Originally established in Kirkwood in 1978, they packed up shop a year later and opened in Ballwin in 1979. The family-owned restaurant's co-founder, Herb Schwartz, won the grand prize at the American Royal Barbeque Cook-Off in 1981 for his expertly smoked pork and trademark sauce, according to the company's website. The following reviews collected by Patch are a representative sample aimed at giving you a flavor of what local residents are saying about Charlotte's Rib BBQ…
Wendy S.
9:07 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
My husband and I absolutely love Charlotte's Rib! Let's face it, a lot of BBQ places have good meat items (or they wouldn't be in business), but most lack good side dishes. On the contrary for Charlotte's Rib ... their side dishes are every bit as delicious and complement whatever meat choice you make. Their service is outstanding ... friendly, warm, make you feel like family. We give it 5 of 5 … more ›