Nice little updated venue in St. Peter. Tons of natural light and a pretty solid atmosphere overall during lunch. Service was pretty good overall. Nothing real over the top, but nothing that came up short either. Food-wise, the burnt ends were not very good (overly hard and chewy) and had me a little worried about what might come next. The fish & chips was also not a great one as the fish was a bit soggy and way too fishy. Luckily, the brisket plate was a very solid dish. Tender meat, the cornbread was great, the beans were AMAZING, and their BBQ sauces all pretty solid. I'd say this is a 3.5 star review overall, but the brisket plate with the sides are worth it. Just be cautious about what else you order. read more

3rd Street Tavern - Brisket Plate - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

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AMAZING in every way! We were just stopping through on our way back south from Minneapolis. The ambience is casual but nice in a warm, sort of western way. The server was welcoming and had great suggestions. My husband, a Reuben enthusiast, had what he is calling The Best Reuben ever. The corned beef was smoked, which makes it extra good. I had the Cobb salad, which sounds kind of boring, but I added smoked pulled chicken and some of their homemade Bleu cheese dressing. It was so good. The best of all: those fresh cut and perfectly seasoned fries! We don't go that way often, but if we ever do, we will be building in a stop at Third Street Tavern for sure! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Cobb salad with pulled chicken - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

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As my previous review stated, this is a nice place in a nice historic building. The layout is open and welcoming. The service was top-notch, friendly, and prompt. However, the food left something to be desired. Two of us split the Pitmaster's Feast, and unfortunately, what could have been a tasty treat was an expensive disappointment. The brisket was well overdone, tough, had no smoke ring, and had very little flavor. The ribs were dry. The sausage was dry. The pulled pork was a bit better, but not much flavor. The chicken was ok, not too dry. For our sides, we ordered the mac-and-cheese with bacon and the cole slaw. The mac-and-cheese was decent. The cole slaw was not - very little to no dressing in the coleslaw. We really wanted it to be good, but it was not. A shame to spend so much on a dish and get subpar food. read more

I have been meaning to try 3rd Street Tavern's brunch for some time now and finally made it today. Started our meal with a loaded bloody and upgraded to the spicy version. It was wonderful! Comes with lots of fixings and a beer chaser. For my meal I ordered the avocado toast and it came with a side of crispy hashbrowns. It was less busy than expected on a Sunday morning so our food came very fast. I will return to try some other items on the brunch menu. read more

Lone Star Brisket sandwich is delish! The tender and smoky brisket is paired well with the sweetness from the caramelized onions. Hubby enjoyed his Beef & Cheese sandwich; he described it as a nice prime rib sandwich topped with queso. Make sure to try all of the BBQ sauces on the table, they're delicious too. Service was top notch. Abby took great care of us and it looked like she took care of everyone else in the restaurant and out on the patio too. She was so friendly, and made her job look so easy too. Ambiance was wonderful, from the curb appeal when we drove up, to the beautiful mixture of old and new throughout the restaurant. We would gladly come back again next time we're in town. Hopefully I remember to ask for seating in their beautiful patio next time. read more

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Had the jambalaya pasta, fried pickles, cheese curds, and short ribs Kaylee is a great server and very hospitable.

Was in St. Peter for work and a friend recommended this place, very good! I got the brisket platter with mac n cheese and au gratin potatoes plus a mocktail. Brisket was good but a little too fatty for me, but that is just personal preference. Mac n cheese was good, nothing special and I don't think I could order it for the entree but it was a good side. The star of the meal was the au gratin potatoes, these were so cheesy and delicious with a crispy top. Next time, I think I will get the potatoes and the corn bread as a side. Great place! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Brisket platter with mac n cheese and au gratin potatoes - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

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I was greeted as soon as I sat down at the bar! I ordered the buttermilk chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint! The fries are also delicious! This place is decorated in the best way! Great atmosphere! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Buttermilk chicken sandwich - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

This is a casual American spot in downtown St. Peter that offers large portions at solid prices. The staff are attentive and personable despite how busy they can get during a brunch or lunch rush. We went during graduation weekend, so things were understandably a bit more chaotic than usual, but despite all this, our food came out quickly enough for a group of 12. Flavor leaves a bit to be desired, especially for their breakfast menu. This is Minnesota though, so no spice is the standard. Cocktails are delicious and definitely worth a try. Certainly better than some other restaurants in the surrounding area. read more

Walked in with a cake to celebrate a birthday. We told the hostess we were celebrating a birthday. At no time until we were ready to cut the cake we are told there was a $15 cake cutting fee. Wtaf! Last time we will be in this establishment. read more

This was easily the best meal we have had in a while. Every single thing we ate was fantastic. The bartender recommended the queso, which I would not have ordered, and it was great. I got the chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese and both were delicious. My husband got the burger and fries which were also amazing. I would give this place 100 stars! read more

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It is well worth the drive to St. Peter from Mankato to dine at the Third Street Tavern. Excellent food, service, and ambiance.

The best fried pickles I've had. It's a spear wrapped like an eggroll, and it's an awesome twist on a basic app! Chicken Caesar wrap was super dry and bland. Bacon cheeseburger was good. Hand cut fries were good. Wings are very smoked, had I known I would've gotten something else; tasted like I liked a smoker not a fan. They were plump though and would've been bomb (unsmoked IMO). But you must try the fried pickles!!! read more

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Three of us stopped in for breakfast on a late Saturday morning. We waited over 15 minutes for a table that felt as though our backs were right up to the bar. We ordered a breakfast sandwich & two ham & cheese omelets. The hash browns were overcooked & dry. The breakfast sandwich that I ordered was lacking of any flavor. The service was just "ok." It was very overpriced for what we ordered. I wouldn't come back to this restaurant. read more

This is a hidden gem that I highly recommend. The smoked brisket is exceptional, the fried pickle spears are amazingly delicious; plus the service is quick. read more

Second time we have been here. Love this place! Found it by accident, and will make a special trip to come back! Had the buttermilk chicken & Ruben sandwiches. They were both to die for! Cute restaurant, service was great. Easy place to bring family and kids! Our server Mandy was informative and super friendly. read more

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Last week while driving past St. Peter it was lunchtime and Yelp brought me here. I'm always looking for good 'cue and while Minnesota doesn't have the reputation that say Texas or the rest of the South has for it I was game to give this place a try. I parked on the street where parking is free and walked across to the restaurant. Inside there is a host stand back by an American flag and I was seated immediately in the main dining room that also has the bar. There are other rooms available too for overflow and private parties. I had looked at their online menu before entering and thought about either the brisket or chicken and the printed menu was the same except it had the prices. I decided on the smoked chicken meal with beans and slaw as my two sides that come with it. $22. I kind of winced when I saw that price and their beef options on the menu like brisket and ribs were higher and expected of course. But $22 for a half a bird with two sides is on the very high end that I would expect to pay and this is a restaurant in a very small town in Minnesota. Oh well... While waiting for the meal about 15 minutes, I walked around the restaurant and decided that I liked the vibe here. It has an upscale feel to it and the decor gives it the sense of a cool place to visit for eating and socializing. When the food arrived I immediately noticed the chicken. It was a large half and the skin was kind of shriveled up on the meat which is an unusual look for smoked chicken. The skin was a little dry but no worries though because the chicken was still very good tastewise and yes I did notice the smoke. There was plenty of meat on the bone and their two sauces added to the enjoyment. One is regular and the other is spicy however to me the spicy version was very close to the regular one. A good rich taste with some sweetness. The beans were also rich and robust in flavor and the cole slaw was light and slightly creamy providing a good palate cleanser. My table service was barely average though as I was checked on just once and never had my ice tea glass refilled. When the bill arrived I expected the $22 for the entree but was surprised that my iced tea was $3.75. Again, on the high end of what it should cost. I enjoyed the meal but it was too expensive. I will give an overall score of 4 for the food but caution about the cost. read more

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The Smokin'Hubster and I had a tasty and filling lunch here. We were seated at the bar where Jessica took care of us and Mande the Mint Spanker kept us entertained (it was G-rated, no worries!). I ordered the brisket melt because the only thing better than awesome brisket is awesome brisket with melted cheese! The sandwich was big, the fries were plentiful and the coleslaw tasted very fresh. SH had the Lone Star burger and declared it was very good. We washed it all down with tap Castle Danger Cream Ales; bonus! Other notable items? Easy street parking, lots of seating indoors and out, cloth towels in the restrooms (!), full bar and 12 beers on tap. Everything is super clean and the space easily handles larger groups. If we lived closer, we'd be regulars here. As it is, I'm already looking for a reason to come back to St. Peter so I can try more yummy food at the 3rd Street Tavern! read more

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On a recent visit to St. Peter, Minnesota, we asked friends for the best place in town to have dinner. Hands-down they recommended the 3rdStreet Tavern. And be sure to have the ribs, they said. I'm a ribaholic and immediately questioned how good a rib joint in a small midwestern town could be. I must confess that I was more than pleasantly surprised. I was ecstatic. The 3rd St. Tavern is a homey, cozy bar and restaurant that serves fabulous pork ribs smoked to perfection. My only request is that they add several choices to their sugary sweet sauce lineup: a Kansas City style vinegar based sauce, and a Carolina mustard-based sauce. The owner did inform me that we were in the Midwest, but I think Midwesterners would enjoy having a few more sauce choices. To my everlasting surprise, it is but one of only two rib joints in Minnesota I know of that has wet brisket on the menu (wet is a juicier version of the otherwise dry --and tasteless-- brisket) served in most Minnesota restaurants. Kudos to the 3rd Street Tavern! The sides, including a healthy portion of baked beans, coleslaw, and fries, were delicious. Many local beers on tap make this a great place to enjoy an excellent dinner. We'll be back. read more

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We went on a Tuesday at 5pm. Not busy but was asked if we made a reservation. We hadn't but we were celebrating and wanted to try out 3rd's BBQ. We had driven 36 miles to ch3ck it out. The wait staff was nice, particularly Wendy! They need to close her. The menu is smaller but adequate. Our part of 4 ordered the fried pickles which were very good. We had burnt ends, which were done but soft in middle and chewy on ends. Small portion for price. He added a side of beans which were runny...should be thicker. The next order was a brisket club. Very lean on the brisket and at that price, it was not adequate. The 3rd person ordered a Bourbon Chicken sandwich...which the chick2n filet was 1/2 the sz of a normal breast. The side was coleslaw and a healthy portion. The added pickles were tasty. The taste of the sandwich was very good except the sauce which was really sweet. The 4th person ordered the Bourban Chicken but with a side of fries. The fries were soggy and over salted!! Gross. I called the waiter and he offered up a different batch but I declined and we t with the coleslaw. We had drinks which were fine. Our waiter was quick but very busy which was fine too. He was attentive which helps. I didnt take photos but I should have as this was one of the most dismal meals in looks, taste and appeal that we have ever had. Im glad I drove 36 miles one way for that! Not! The sauces they called bbq were pretty dismal too. Im used to Kansas City Bbq and this was small town slap it together at best. They dont have any competition so they have nothing to copare it to. I was hoping for a decent meal and didnt mind paying more than 130.00 for this if it was good. This wasnt. If you want to knownhow good bbq is done, stop in to Q Fanatic in Anoka, Mn. They do Bbq right. We wont be back. read more

Went with a friend so we could try a little of everything with The Platter. The Winners: the pulled pork, the chicken, the mac & cheese, and the ribs. Pulled pork was incredibly smoky and flavorful, it didn't need any sauce. Chicken was moist and flavorful as well. Mac was plenty cheesy and creamy. The ribs were tender and pulled off the bone easily. I prefer a more savory rub, but that's just me. The brisket was fine but a little fattier than I prefer, tasted good though. I would have liked to see the sausage be a jalapeño cheddar, to spice up the platter a bit, but it was still good. The cheesy au gratin potatoes were lacking cheese in my opinion. Their sauces are not bad, they are just very pedestrian. I would love to see a spicier one and/or a mustard based one. It's worth a visit and I will be back to try other menu items. Service was great!! read more

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5-Star Food and Service! Stopped in while traveling thru Saint Peter. Being from the South we enjoy good barbecue and this hit all the marks. The Brisket sandwich along with a side of beans was super tasty with great flavor. Salad sizes are generous and offer interesting combinations. Our server Conner was exceptionally nice and attentive. Good menu selection. read more

This beastly brisket behemoth has a title: The Lone Star. Yeah I know, interest rates are rising and some menu prices are goin' up. But I'd still take out a loan to eat this star sandwich ;) Alright alright, it's time to meet the meats on the menu The Lone Star -- Smoked, trimmed brisket with caramelized onions and garlic aioli on a toasted bun Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich -- Buttermilk marinated chicken, battered, fried and served on a bun topped with coleslaw and herb mayo Meat Platter -- Tender pulled pork, smoked brisket, rope sausage and a 1/2 rack of smoked ribs. Includes thick sliced sourdough, onions, pickles, corn bread, Mac and cheese, and cheesy au gratin potatoes And Fried pickles -- aka Eggroll pickle spears and pepper jack cheese served with sriracha ranch. from the 3rd Street Tavern in Saint Peter, MN This place is no joke and all smoke. The moment you enter ya know you're in a barbecue establishment. One particular positive note is that it didn't seem too loud, which was more conducive to conversation. My order was indeed to Lone Star, but I didn't feel alone at all with this comfort dish XD The brisket was tender while still flavorful and hearty. Onions and aioli were absolute perfect partners here, serving as savory, rich additions to an already almost-overboard sandwich (in a good way, of course:) The chicken sandwich got mostly compliments from its consumer... once they sent out a replacement that followed the orderers instructions. But here's the rule for this reviewer: if they fix it, you betcha I'll forgive and forget it. In the end, we said this sandwich stood out And what could be the matter with a giant meat platter?! I thought the massive cornbread muffins were an interesting touch, along with the au gratin potatoes. I didn't hear any complaints from the diners who downed this doozie. Specific praise goes to the au gratin potatoes and pulled pork And finally, the funky finale, which was not in the ordinary chip-style. Our appetizer was some sorta cheese stick/egg roll/pickle hybrid. It was also PHENOMENAL, pulling me back to fond fair memories of fried fare. A must try for those who vie for fried pickles Despite the name, in terms of Saint Peter barbecue, 3rd street comes in first. If you're begging for some barbecue, hop on 169 south and prepare for a food coma by the power of pork and plenty of other good stuff! Don't have enough words to thank the Doughertys for dinner and selecting some unique items!! Special shoutout to Amber for her fine photography & Abby for showin' us this spot and giving us an excuse to celebrate! Over food, of course read more

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I was visiting my son in Mankato when we decided to go to Saint Peter for lunch. Let me tell you, everything was amazing. I wish I was in town longer so I could go back and try more food. I ordered the half smoked chicken with Mac & cheese and baked beans. My son got the grilled cheese brisket melt. Everything from the linen towels to the food and service, was so good! I will definitely go back when I am in town. read more

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Hubby & I stopped in based on Yelp reviews. We were impressed! The wait was not long at all! We took advantage of the self serve popcorn. Yum! We were not overly hungry & could not decide so we split the meat platter! The sausage had AMAZING flavor! The pulled pork was moist. The ribs were cooked perfectly with a bit of a tug! The brisket was moist & not too fatty. It also came with a massive amount of red onions, delicious pickels, a large sweet cornbread muffin & 2 slices of Texas toast. The sides.. The coleslaw had great flavor & was not watery. The mac 'n cheese was good but not extraordinary. The service was great & our server was attentive! read more

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Run- don't walk to 3rd street Tavern and come hungry. Start off with a balanced cocktail (strawberry ginger mule was fab) or try a flight of whiskey- the house specialty. Forget everything you knew about queso and fried pickles and order one of each. Pickles come looking like egg rolls and they will blow your mind! The queso is divine, with a flavor depth never before seen in a dip. The hubs and I split a meat platter and the bbq was overall good- 9/10. Chicken was the best, sausage and pulled pork were also stars of the show. Ribs and brisket were tasty but missed the 100% mark for me. If you aren't impressed yet- In walks a GIGANTIC corn bread muffin served with honey butter. I would literally eat these as my meal and be perfectly satisfied. Light cake texture with a sugared top, balanced the BBQ sauces well. We took home a cookies and cream shake which was perfect! Emma was our server and she was a DOLL. Everyone in the establishment was kind and service pace was quick. Few little notes: -The ranch is phenomenal and I assume it's made in house -BBQ sauces are traditional and thin, so watch your pour. -Mac and cheese definitely has some strength- not your average cheese blend -This restaurant is owned by a family that has a handful of other great spots in Mankato read more

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Stopped by to pick up some chicken and it was delicious! Such a nice place and linen towels in the restroom! Class! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

Excellent bbq restaurant attached to a quaint hotel. Delicious brisket. very good service, and a good selection or cocktails. Highly recommend. read more

Great food and quick. Arrived on a Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. There were a few other groups in the restaurant. We ordered the kids meals with our drinks and warned the kids that they may need to wait on the adults to get their food and finish. About 5 minutes later we ordered the adult meals. To our pleasant surprise the kids meals arrived very quick and soon afterward the adult meals. Must have been around five to ten minutes after ordering. I am not certain, but we were all very surprised and happy with the quick service. The waitress was very attentive and pleasant. The food never disappoints. We had ribs, apple amablu salad, kids burger, and kids chicken nuggets. All the food was excellent. The whole experience was great. read more

Very good food. Had the ribs - very tender. Excellent service. Pork sandwich was also very tasty.

Gotta get the Big Bloody!! Also had the chips and guac, then a brisket sandwich - wow wow. Highly recommend! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Big Bloody - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

Hubby and I were traveling through St Peter and stopped for late bkfst /early lunch. He had eggs, bacon hashbrown potatoes (nice helping/nice and crispy). He loved the bacon. over-easy eggs were a bit under. I had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich which was delicious. Fries were yummy and served hot in a metal "basket." I requested the slaw on the side (don't like it on top of my sandwich). Server was incredibly busy but we had to flag her down a couple times because we were on a deadline to leave and she was SO busy. read more

Excellent service! Garrett was professional and treated us like we were guests in his home. I ordered the 1/4 rack of ribs with the cheesey potatoes; Garrett brought me a couple of extra ribs because HE thought the serving I got was too small. He also brought us a sample of the herbed butter because he thought it made he potatoes even better- He was spot on! If it summer, get the cucumber collins! read more

3rd Street Tavern - Ribs and the cheesey potatoes (with the herbed butter on top)! - Southern Near Me - Saint Peter, Minnesota

Gayle, my Son, and I were driving up to the Twin Cities from the Iowa Great Lakes and used Yelp to find us a place for lunch in the home town of Gustavus Adolphus College. We pulled up to a cool brick building and sat down on the early side of the lunch crowd. Our table was comfortable, the room had nice light, and staff service was very nice. I remember some sort of grilled cheese/burnt ends combination and a craft beer that really hit the spot. I can't remember what Gayle and David had, but they also were pleased with their choices. We hope to stop by the next time we come through town. read more

Food was incredible. Our server was Abby was phenomenal. The bartender who I believe is Mathew was awesome. Overall excellent, will definitely visit when in town again. read more

While visiting the area, my wife, daughter and I stopped here for dinner. The food and cocktails were excellent. It's a very clean and pleasant environment. We shared an order of the pickles wrapped in wonton wrappers and deep fried. Very tasty. We had a few cocktails, which I'm not going to go into detail about. Lets just say that they have a lot of unique cocktails, and they are very good. For mains we got a bourbon chicken sandwich, brisket sandwich, and smoked chicken wings. All were great, as were the house cut fries that came on the side. The smoked chicken wings were a real stand out. If you like smoked chicken, get these. We went right about 6pm and were served quickly. By the time we left though, there were a whole lot of people waiting to be seated, and this was on a Thursday night. The place gets busy fast, so do keep that in mind. read more

Cute place! My rosé and pulled pork sandwich were delicious and service was efficient. Well done. I will totally be back when I come through town again. As a goalie mom,I love that they have the state champs girls hockey goalie stick over the front door as you enter. read more

Dang... yeah 3rd Street Tavern is legit. The didn't do anything wrong when I ate lunch there. The service was great specifically Mandie who was so nice and helpful. The atmosphere was very nice and made the restaurant feel much fancier than a 'tavern' usually does. I ordered the 3rd Street Bacon Cheeseburger and it was delicious. I put the homemade sweet BBQ on it and it made it even better. My Dad got the Chicken Ranch Rollup and couldn't stop raving about it. He said it was one of the best Chicken sandwiches he's had. So I'd say we were pretty satisfied. Also the bathrooms were nice which makes the experience more pleasant than if they were gross. 3rd Street Tavern is an elite restaurant in St. Peter and a must go-to when in town. read more

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Kyle is awesome behind the bar! Gave some great recommendations on bourbon. Brisket is always good! Look forward to coming back on my next visit. read more

This place had easy street side parking. The menu had decent options and the atmosphere was interesting to look around. I ordered a beef brisket sandwich was rather dry, but the bun was good. I had a side of coleslaw, but it was average. The waitress didn't refill our water. We were there in a large group, so the company was good. I liked that the bathrooms used hand towels as an option instead of paper towels to help with sustainability. Overall, it was a decent place. The food wasn't remarkable, but I would go back again if others wanted to. read more

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