Yes, the Sugar Fire people opened another restaurant. This time it is in Wentzville. The restaurant is definitely bigger than the O'Fallon location, but I still find it difficult to navigate through. When you arrive there are two doors. If you don't stop and read (which I watch a lot of people do) you go in the wrong door and then can't get out of the dining area without going back outside and going in the correct door. Now, I will say the doors are clearly marked, but it is still odd and confusing.
I was meeting a bunch of ladies here and there is really nowhere to wait. As you walk inside (the correct door) you are in a an immediate food line. People kept arriving while I was standing there and I had to step aside to let them pass.
When we all arrived, we got in the food line. First you come to a drinks counter. It is the only place you can buy beer. That is OK, but they offer soda there, too. There is a fountain where you can fill your own cup. This is odd because the server behind the counter is quick to tell you that you may not want to take a cup now, so you don't have to carry the soda with your food, as there is another fountain (exactly the same) in the main dining room.
The menu is the same as other Sugar Fire locations. I am not a huge BBQ fan, so I always look for things like chicken (they have none) or burgers (which is what I got).
I like their variety of sauces. One gal in our party was really enjoying the "white BBQ sauce." I know it has horseradish in it (which I love). So, maybe I'll try it next time.
We happened to snag a table, but there are a few of the "community" tables like I have seen at other Sugar Fire locations. I love this idea. I don't know that my husband would ever pick a community table, but when we are given one by the hostess at Hobo's in St. Peters, he is always super genial to the other diners. I heard two strangers discussing all the BBQ places they'd tried in the area. I love that it brings people together.
As for my food...the hamburger is a nice size but it is always a little over cooked. I mean...I know, I'm in a BBQ place and I should be eating something like pulled pork or brisket. The fries are OK.
It you like Sugar Fire, you'll be happy there is another location.
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