Bandana's – American
The intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked hickory and sweet molasses hangs heavy in the air at Bandana's, a rustic retreat where the art of the pit is celebrated with every tender, glaze-kissed rib. Heaping platters of succulent brisket and pulled pork share the table with golden, crispy okra and potatoes piled high with savory toppings, creating a soulful dining experience that captures the messy, unpretentious joy of a true backyard feast.
Ruggeri Drive +16368874050 https://www.bandanasbbq.com/location/wentzville-moRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, keto, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, renal, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food and generous portions, frequently highlighting the comfortable setting that makes for a memorable dining experience. Guests praise the polite and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise and welcoming demeanor create a standout atmosphere celebrated by frequent visitors.
Menu
Starters
- Fried Okra: Breaded and fried to golden brown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Chicken Nachos: Fresh tortilla chips, spicy pulled chicken, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream and jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded French Fries: Crispy french fries topped with wet bandana meat and melted cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings: Fried hickory-smoked wings, served dry rubbed or buffalo-style Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Bar-B-Q Extras
- Bar-B-Q Salad: Fresh mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, croutons. Choice of pork, turkey, pulled chicken, or chicken tenders. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Bar-B-Q Baked Potato: Baked Idaho potato stuffed with Wet Pork and Brisket, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Served with one side and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hickory Smoked Ribs
- Award Winning Ribs - 1/3 Slab: Dry rubbed and slow smoked over hickory. Served with two pieces of garlic bread and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Award Winning Ribs - 1/2 Slab: Dry rubbed and slow smoked over hickory. Served with two pieces of garlic bread and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
Bar-B-Q Platters
- Pork Platter: Slow smoked tender pork. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Platter: USDA Choice Midwestern brisket smoked over hickory logs. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Platter: Hand rubbed and hickory smoked chicken. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Platter: Slowly smoked breast meat hand cut to order. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sausage Platter: Rope sausage made with pork and brisket in a natural casing. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Brisket Platter: Combination of pork and brisket. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Tenders Platter: Six breaded chicken breast tenders. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends: Double-smoked brisket point. Served with two sides and garlic bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Platter: Deep fried catfish served with lemon and tartar sauce, two sides and garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Combo Platters
- Choose Two Combo: Choice of two: Ribs, Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Turkey or Smoked Sausage. Served with garlic bread and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choose Three Combo: Choice of three: Ribs, Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Turkey or Smoked Sausage. Served with garlic bread and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Pork Sandwich: Slowly smoked and hand cut pork on a grilled bun. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Style Pork Sandwich: Pulled pork topped with homemade cole slaw. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sausage Sandwich: Seasoned pork and brisket sausage in natural casing. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Bandana Sandwich: Choice of pork & brisket in tangy BBQ sauce or chicken & turkey in spicy BBQ sauce. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chicken Sandwich: Fresh pulled smoked chicken on a grilled bun. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich: Slowly smoked breast meat hand cut to order. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Sandwich: USDA Choice Midwestern brisket. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Tender Sandwich: Golden breaded chicken breast tenders. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Brisket Sandwich: Mixture of pulled pork and brisket. Served with one side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Melt: Brisket topped with melted pepper jack cheese, served with brisket au jus and one side. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Melt: Chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese. Served with one side. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Sandwich: Deep fried catfish on a grilled bun with lemon and tartar sauce. Served with one side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Budget Busters
- Budget Buster Pork: 3 oz. of pork served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budget Buster Chicken: 3 oz. of chicken served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budget Buster Turkey: 3 oz. of turkey served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budget Buster Sausage: 3 oz. of sausage served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budget Buster Brisket: 3 oz. of brisket served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Budget Buster Ribs: Ribs served with garlic bread and choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bar-B-Q Beans: Homemade with smoked brisket and pork, flavored with Original Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans: Lightly seasoned with celery salt, white pepper, and onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad: Made from scratch with potatoes, boiled eggs, and mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Applesauce: Chunky style Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw: Sweet and creamy mayonnaise base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato: Served with butter and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread: Grilled baguettes with garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries: Golden brown fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Cut Corn: Seasoned sweet kernels Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese and croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese: Premium side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- IBC Root Beer Float: IBC Root Beer over vanilla ice cream
- Donut Holes: A dozen fresh donut holes with funnel cake taste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Sundae: Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Ice Cream: One scoop of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Beer: Selection of bottle and draft beers
- Wine by the Glass
- Soda: Pepsi products and Dr. Pepper
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea: Sweet and unsweetened
- Fresh Brewed Coffee
Kids Menu
- Kids Pulled Pork Sandwich: Served with choice of one side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Brisket Sandwich: Served with choice of one side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tender Basket: Served with choice of one side Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac & Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Bandana's
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include award-winning ribs, brisket and pulled pork platters, BBQ chicken nachos, loaded baked potatoes, and fried okra.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Bandana's does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews the establishment has received.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Bandana's stands out in the American BBQ category for its budget-friendly pricing, generous portions, and exceptionally diverse dietary options.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Bandana's offers a rustic, unpretentious backyard feast atmosphere with comfortable seating, polite service, and the aroma of slow-smoked hickory.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse BBQ platters, ribs, and sides that accommodate over thirty-five dietary preferences including keto and vegan.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the mouth-watering food, generous portions, and the polite, knowledgeable service provided by the welcoming staff.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Families can enjoy this budget-friendly restaurant's comfortable setting, generous portions, and kid-specific menu items like chicken tenders and mac & cheese.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Bandana's accommodates mixed diets with vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like BBQ platters, loaded potatoes, and various vegetable sides.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Bandana's is a budget-friendly ($) casual dining spot characterized by a rustic, unpretentious atmosphere and a comfortable backyard feast setting.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Bandana's offers online information and ordering through their website at https://www.bandanasbbq.com/location/wentzville-mo.
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