Five Ace’s Smokestaq Lightning

Five Ace’s Smokestaq Lightning was built on our passion for bold smoke, real St. Louis barbecue, and doing things the right way—slow cooking over charcoal and wood to bring out deep, satisfying flavor that reflects the tradition we grew up loving.

Expect slow-smoked favorites prepared with care and seasoned just right, from tender ribs and brisket plates to pulled pork sandwiches and creative twists like our smoked brisket Philly. Every plate is crafted to balance rich smoke flavor with classic sides that make your barbecue experience complete.

What matters most to us is serving food that reflects where we come from and where we’re headed. We’re family owned and operated in the truest sense, and being right here on the riverfront—bringing authentic smoke, live blues influence, and real hospitality—is something we’re proud of every day. Thank you for stopping by, supporting local, and letting us share our smokehouse with you—one great meal at a time.

Highlights

  • Accepts Credit Card

  • Accepts Tap To Pay

  • Restrooms

  • Street Parking

  • Take Out

  • Wifi

Menu

  • Smoked Meat Quesadilla Brisket

    $15.00
    Slow-smoked meat, layered with a blend of melted cheeses, grilled bell peppers, and onions served on golden, crispy tortillas. Infused with the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness. Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Smoked Meat Quesadilla Chicken

    $13.00
    Slow-smoked meat, layered with a blend of melted cheeses, grilled bell peppers, and onions served on golden, crispy tortillas. Infused with the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness. Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Smoked Meat Quesadilla Pork

    $13.00
  • Baby Back Rib Dinner

    $13.99
    Fall-off-the-bone tender baby back ribs, slow-smoked and served with our signature barbecue sauce. Served with your choice of two sides and Texas toas
  • Wings

    $17.99
    Fried wings (7)-crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Choose from a variety of flavors to suit your taste. Served with 2 sides and Texas toast
  • Pork Steak

    $18.99
    Dinner Slow smoked pork-steak, served with our house made BBQ sauce. Served with 2 sides of your choice and Texas toast
  • Ace Rodeo Burger

    $13.99
    1/2 lb. freshly ground double burger topped with fresh cut onion rings, bacon, cheese and our famous Five Aces BBQ sauce
  • Black & Bleu Burger

    $12.99
    ¼ lb double freshly grounded angus beef patties cooked with creole seasoning and topped with blue cheese crumbles and our house made barbecue sauce
  • Black Bean Veggie Burger

    $14.99
    Black beans served as a vegetarian-style burger, seasoned with chipotle seasonings and spices. Served on a kaiser bun and topped with our house-made BBQ sauce.
  • Mistake Meatloaf Sloppy Joe

    $12.49
    Sloppy Joe style. Sauteed onion and bell pepper. Cooked with our house made- BBQ sauce and seasoned to perfection with our dry rub. A STL magazine fave!
  • Uncle Tony’s Best Burger Ever

    $12.99
    1/4 lb double angus beef hand patted classic burger. Cooked to perfection. Served with or without cheese and topped with our house-made BBQ sauce
  • Pulled Chicken Sandwich

    $12.99
    Slow smoked pulled chicken, served on a kaiser bun and topped with our house made BBQ sauce. Served with 1 side
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich

    $12.99
    Slow smoked pulled pork served on a kaiser bun and topped with our house made BBQ sauce. Served with 1 side
  • Smoked Brisket Philly

    $21.99
    Our twist on a classic, Philly cheese steak features tender, slow smoked meats served on a soft hoagie roll. Topped with melted, gooey cheese and sauteed bell peppers and onions
  • Smoked Chicken Philly

    $16.99
    Our twist on a classic, Philly cheese steak features tender, slow smoked meats served on a soft hoagie roll. Topped with melted, gooey cheese and sauteed bell peppers and onions
  • Smoked Pork Philly

    $16.99
    Our twist on a classic, Philly cheese steak features tender, slow smoked meats served on a soft hoagie roll. Topped with melted, gooey cheese and sauteed bell peppers and onions
  • Fries

    $3.00
  • Dirty Rice

    $3.00
  • Collard Greens

    $3.00
  • Sweet Potatoes

    $3.00
  • Hotwater Cornbread

    $3.00
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Operating Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thursday

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday

12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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