Sugarfire Smoke House

Sugarfire Smokehouse is an award-winning restaurant group, founded by Chef Mike Johnson, Carolyn Downs, and Charlie Downs. Famous for its succulent brisket, pulled pork, ribs, signature sandwiches, and over-the-top daily specials, Sugarfire takes the best traditions of the best barbecue cities in the U.S.A. to create a St. Louis-style barbecue that’s all its own. Sugarfire Smokehouse has been named Best Barbecue by the Travel Channel, St. Louis Magazine, and Feast Magazine and has won awards at the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championships. The restaurant group has been featured on Pitmasters, Beat Bobby Flay, and Burgers, Brew, and Que. In 2022, Sugarfire was crowned “Best Sandwich in the World” at the World Food Championships 2022.