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    Buddy Boy Fine Barbeque

    3.9 (227 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Lisa S.

    We were in the area so were able to try out this restaurant that has been on my list. Love the industrial, modern vibe inside. I chose the walleye and veggies and it was excellent. My piece of walleye was huge. The soft fish with the crispy veggies was a great combination. Our server was excellent. Since we were first time visitors, she helped us make good choices. Would love to stop again and try a few new things on the menu.

    Beef rib
    Joan L.

    Absolutely love coming here! Have ordered the platter twice and on the third visit ordered other main dishes -- the chicken and beef rib entrees. Service is always exceptional! Greeted upon entry every time. Hardly any wait for a table when we have gone. Wait staff and bartenders are wonderful! Once, when waiting for a table, sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender about recommendations. The inside environment is welcoming. The outdoor seating is fun with lights, weather permitting! Will be bringing friends with on the next visit!

    Alexandra A.

    Yum! As a vegetarian there was a bunch of options! My fiance said the buddy boy sandwich was AMAZING! Such a fun place too with outdoor seating.

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    Jingle M.

    Excellent BBQ and kinda strange to order an Eggs Benedict with beef brisket, but it worked! Nice vibes and nice staff. Others had a Fried Egg Sourdough Sandwich and Pulled Pork on a bun. Ordered takeout also. Will be back.

    Meat platter
    Mathew H.

    As someone who loves good barbecue and has tried it across North Carolina, Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota, I can confidently say this place stands out for its incredible food. The owner, Joe, is a friend of a friend, and this restaurant was born out of Joe's success in BBQ competitions. He used to serve his competition meats to friends, and they'd vanish in seconds--a testament to the quality. What's good here? Everything. The brisket is perfect--tender, smoky, flavorful, and just plain awesome. The burnt ends are a must-try, with just the right amount of char. The ribs, pulled pork, and sausages are equally impressive, each dish showcasing the care and skill that goes into the preparation. I've tried everything on the menu, and it's consistently very, very good. While I'm not a huge fan of the sides, they do have this magical bread that practically melts in your mouth--an unexpected but delightful highlight.

    Maya P.

    Sunday brunch was totally worth the visit - they've been doing it for 5 weeks! Our group of 7 made a 10am reservation and was super happy with the food, service, and ambiance. The bbq was delicious (we especially liked the beef, goat, turkey, burnt ends, and brisket), all the brunch items were fresh (french toast, muffins, biscuits and gravy), there were made to order omelets, all the sides/fixings were tasty (coleslaw, burnt end potato salad, strawberry salad, grits), fresh fruit, pastries, and cheese were all lovely extras to add on! The adults all had cocktails and enjoyed them - there were a variety including bloody Marys, old fashioneds, mimosas, and coffee cocktails. We'll definitely be back!

    Interior
    Cadia G.

    I ended up here unexpectedly and was shocked to pull up to such a beautiful space in what was starting to look like the middle of nowhere. The restaurant and bar are gorgeous. I love the natural light, and the space made me feel elegant despite being dressed casually. This place would make a great wedding venue or high-end brewery if the barbecue ever falls through. There were several menu items I would've loved to try, but I ultimately settled on the Brisket Sandwich and a side baked potato. My server made the baked potato work despite it being quite early in the day, and I ended up ordering the Buddy Mule while I waited. It's not often that I get the cocktail I've been waiting for, and it tastes how I want it to taste - this mule changed my life. I love a drink that tastes like juice. The best part though? The food. The brisket sandwich was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the baked potato was excellent. I ate long after everyone at my table was finished because I couldn't get enough of the fries and ranch. Restaurants with great ranch deserve a reward. This was one of those times I just could not bring myself to put the food down. I highly recommend Buddy Boy for anything from a family dinner to a date night out.

    Old fashioned & marg
    Andrea J.

    Buddy Boy doesn't disappoint!! We have been here on multiple occasions and always bring family & friends to come along. Whether you enjoy the fancy, indoor seating or the more rustic, outdoor seating...it's always a good time! The Burnt Ends AND Buddy Rolls appetizer/sides are worth the trip alone! The drinks were a big hit too. Another note, they have live music outside! They don't offer service out there, but you can order online, pick up inside, and head back out to listen to the tunes!

    How many smokers can one person have?  Lots!!!
    Kevin L.

    Recently moved back to MN from CA. Have had my share of bbq from all over. Saw this place on Yelp and it's not too far from Waconia so I decided to grab some lunch. Driving up I was like Holy Sh*t these guys aren't messing around. Multiple smokers in the lot. Two amazing smokers attached to the kitchen. Nice vibe walking in. Bartender was great. Ordered the Cubano and it did not disappoint. Pulled pork was spot on. Bacon was thick and Smokey. I couldn't finish it so took 1/2 home to my 14 year old son who devoured it on the spot. Looking forward to eating my way through the menu!

    Chelsea R.

    BBQ but pinky's up! This joint has gotten a big makeover and boasts an open kitchen concept with large spaces, warm neutral colors and still rocking the smokers that started it all right out front. Service is 8/10, while food and watching the pit masters at work is easily a 10/10. Be prepared to drop some coin on this BBQ, the menu does meat by the pound and sides have a lil bit of everything. I was pleasantly surprised by how good collard greens were and the hush puppies... chile' I could just sit and eat those for every meal. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to visit again.

    Buddy's Beans and Potato "Salad"
    Tigger H.

    My dad came here a couple years ago with my uncle and he was excited to take me. We drive over an hour to come here so I was pretty hyped about it! It was a beautiful space, modern and redone. My dad remembered it looking very differently. The brisket and hush puppies were the stars of our show. The ribs were not as tender and flavorful as expected, but the brisket was also so stellar that it would've been hard to match. I wasn't a fan of the beans or the potato salad, as both were twists on the classic sides and had some odd flavor profiles in my opinion. Both those had burnt ends in them but because they were so saucy, the burnt ends were just soggy. It was very busy but the restaurant and staff seemed well-equipped to handle high volume. The process was streamlined and easy!

    Keith E.

    Delicious Barbeque and super nice place. Full bar with plenty of cocktails on the menu but I imagine they would make anything you might request, large assortment of ice cream at a separate counter and plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating. Upscale atmosphere but delicious southern smoked bbq. Service was great, waiter was attentive and everyone was polite. I got the Big Buddy and it had a crazy amount of meat on it, side of mac n cheese was also delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Excellent smoked meats. Just delicious. Pleasant and knowledgeable wait staff. Very relaxed environment.

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    5 years ago

    Who ever did not give this place all five stars is a F-ing moron! Period, the best Texas Style Brisket outside of Austin.

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    5 years ago

    Best Italian deli and shop around. Once my crews found this place we ordered sandwiches at least 2-3 times a week. It's a must try.

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    The chicken and ribs were awesome. The sauce is spicy and so were the beans. Overall ver good. A little on the pricey side.

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    It was great ! Our server was magnificent and the food was delicious!! Options for vegetarians also.

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    5 years ago

    Super great food! The service was very friendly and they're quite fast as well. Will definitely be back soon.

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    5 years ago

    Great Food & Music at a reasonable price! Saint Bonifacius has needed more food options for a while!

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    Best BBQ Spot. Love just about everything (especially the brisket, burnt ends and ghost pepper bbq).

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    Great food and service! Loved their Mac and cheese and their sauces for the meats are amazing!

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    Layline

    Layline

    4.0(92 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    This past Father's Day my mom and I had brunch at Layline. It was a special place for us because my…read moredad owned the building before it was Gary's first class car care. My dad passed 8/30/2024 so we came to have breakfast in his old shop to celebrate him. I loved how they kept the building as is with some additions and lovely upgrades. The bar area and some seating is located in the previous two stall garage. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing!

    This is it--the perfect place for a summer meal. From the amazing food and great service (thanks,…read moreTheresa!) to the stellar patio, Layline delivers an absolutely amazing experience. If I had found this place earlier this summer, I probably would have spent many happy evenings here. (I truly can't emphasize how well this restaurant captures summer vibes.) The menu was great and ticked all the boxes, taking advantage of the bounty and mood of the season. For our starters, we ordered the arancini and the johnnycake. Both were delicious. The arincini was crispy on the outside and oozed with creamy cheese. The romesco sauce complemented it perfectly. The johnnycake was fluffy and delicious and had the perfect balance of sweet and salty (don't skip the jalapeño infused maple syrup--it isn't spicy; it's just an extension of the sweet and savory balance). For our salads/veggies, we split the last three on the menu: the cauliflower, the Brussels sprouts, and the watermelon salad. My friends, don't skip any one of these. The cauliflower is a cauliflower steak that is perfectly cooked (be sure you get a lovely toasty bit!) and made for delicious savory-salty-tangy mouthful with its tomatoes and onions. Doenjang and tahini? Heck yes! The sprouts were covered in a spectacular mojo verde (imagine what pesto would be if it were Indian and you'd not be far off) that was a creative and absolutely apt pairing. As for the watermelon salad, it was all summer: chunks of watermelon, crumbles of feta, basil, hazelnut, and rings of Calabrian chili. It tasted exactly like relaxing on the porch with your most sophisticated but still totally chill bestie. For my main, I ordered the linguine pomodoro e vodka. Dude. It was so stinking good. I love a good tomato sauce, and this one did not disappoint. Crispy breadcrumbs? Yes. Mint and basil? Yes and yes. Chili oil? Heck yeah! This packed a punch and was an absolutely glorious foil for the burrata. As for dessert, I went for the crème brûlée. It was really good! It was rich and creamy (almost buttery) and absolutely chock-full of vanilla bean. Very good indeed.

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    Joey Nova's Pizzeria

    Joey Nova's Pizzeria

    4.3(235 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    (Last visited 4/26/2022.) Working at my company's headquarters for a couple of weeks and a…read moreco-worker of mine mentioned that this place has AMAZING pizza and some good wings. So... I came here for lunch... then again a few days later! Lol. Atmosphere/Appearance: Located in what I thought was Excelsior, is actually Tonka Bay right off of some water is this gem. It's in a plaza with a few other businesses and a part of a private parking lot. The inside isn't too crazy. You walk in and you are greeted by grand smells of pizza cooking in their huge steel ovens! The menu is overhead and the dining area is to the left. I remember a lot of exposed wood, plastic benches and just a classic looking pizza joint. Service: I can't remember the young lady's name, but Sydney or Candace come to mind. Lol. Whoever it was that took care of us was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. However, all you do is just place your order at the counter, take the number they give you and go sit down then wait for you food to be brought out to you. Drinks are self-serve as well. Food: Throughout my visits I've had the chance to check out 3 of their wing flavors and a couple of toppings on their pizzas. The wow factor here is about big the slices are. They literally don't even fit onto a single plate. The edges hang over rim of the plate. Lol. So for lunch you can order the pizza + salad combo and it totally fills you up. The wings are also enormous and quite delicious I might add! I'd definitely get them again. Cajun and the Buffalo were my favorite, but the BBQ wasn't too bad either. Value: A single order of wings will give you 6 and it'll cost you $10.00. Double your order for $16.50. Like I mentioned, they wings are huge so I think this is a pretty good value. Any time a day you can get a cheese slice + salad + drink for only $12.50. Toppings will cost extra of course. In conclusion, I loved this place. However, coming for lunch and eating heavy makes for a slow rest of the work day. Lol. I ain't trippin' though, sometimes that's what's necessary!

    A clean though I found somewhat cramped space with a not displeasing, straightforward utilitarian…read moredesign. I thought the atmosphere was redolent of great Italian aromas. Serves very good pizza, tasty sandwiches with spicy chips and flavorful, generous pasta with a slice of garlic toast.. I had a large bowl of spicy chicken fettuccine with a slice of garlic toast hanging off to one side. I found the dish to be full of flavor (and to be fair probably calories as well). I devoured the toast but took home enough leftover chicken and pasta to make a nice meal for later consumption. If dining in one orders at the counter, is issued a number stand and grabs a table or booth. Orders when ready (relatively quickly) were promptly brought out by cheerful servers. Fountain drinks, silverware, plates and paper napkins can be found at a separate stations along the wall opposite the order counter (in the midst of the dine-in portion). Ate here with my son who works nearby (shout out to Wilkes Auto) and two old friends from my college days. All left with satisfied looks on their collective faces. Based upon the number of people milling around awaiting their respective orders as well as the steady stream of customers in and out of the main entrance (on a weekday evening no less) Joey Nova's appears to do a brisk take out business.

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    Greek Salad

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    Burrito Corner

    Burrito Corner

    4.6(25 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    Great little family owned local business in Medina. Seems like mostly a take out place but had a…read morefew tables to eat in with more counter bar seats. Staff were all very friendly and pleasant. Easy menu to navigate. Order: carnitas burrito. Tortilla was tender and had good flavor. Premade tortillas that were warmed under a press. Get the burrito toasted. All the toppings and choices like a chipotle restaurant but somehow tasted a little better. This burrito was also huge. Definitely can get two meals out of it for just $10.99. Pretty good value. Horchata was $2.99. Worth it. Creamy but not too sweet.. good balance of flavor. Large chips and salsa $6.50. Big potion with your choice of homemade salsa. Overall: always try to support small family owned local businesses. This place is delicious and is definitely worth the drive to Medina. PS. They also heard it was my friend's birthday and gave us some delicious churros. They were perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior with tender inside and cream cheese filling. Dipping sauces were a perfect accompaniment.

    Great Mexican fast food, reminds me a lot of pancheros where they press your tortilla based on your…read moreorder, add your fillings and enjoy your made to order burrito. Mostly build your own burrito, but options for quesadillas and other drapes. Quality of food was excellent, with a nice menu of tasty choices, made exactly how you want it. Service was very quick and friendly! Very new, clean restaurant with limited indoor seating. There is no direct entry from 55, you need to take Medina road, first side street, then the parking lot shared with Caribou. Lots of parking. Give it a try, you will love it!

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    Inside seating

    Burrito Corner - "Mexican fries" Crispy fries topped with shredded cheese, queso, black beans, meat of choice, guacamole, pico, sour cream and cilantro.

    "Mexican fries" Crispy fries topped with shredded cheese, queso, black beans, meat of choice, guacamole, pico, sour cream and cilantro.

    Burrito Corner - Lemonade with included  shot of fruit puree if you like.  Original, strawberry and cucumber
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    Lemonade with included shot of fruit puree if you like. Original, strawberry and cucumber pictured.

    El Fogon - Chicken

    El Fogon

    4.3(9 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    I'm not quite sure what I was expecting but not something this stellar!…read more I ordered the Grilled Shrimp Taco, and it was a flavor bomb! The shrimp were very flavorful and the whole thing just came together nicely. Yum! Second was a kid's menu Quesadilla with ground beef which needed absolutely zero sauce because the meat was so well-seasoned. The tortilla was soft and nicely grilled. A definite winner. It came with beans and rice on the side, neither of which was special. The take on Street Corn was different, a soda cup of corn with the street toppings on top and layered in the middle. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and I didn't care for it. It was like canned corn with some stuff on it, but one miss on an otherwise home run of a meal wasn't bad. The Queso Blanco was a perfect consistency and the chips were good if lacking salt. Note that the queso is about 1/4 cup, a small portion perfect for me. I tasted all three salsas and loved them, especially the salsa verde.

    Welcomed and greeted upon entering the restaurant. He answered my questions about chicken options…read more(with and without sides). Came for the chicken and, while it tasted good, it didn't taste like anything different compared to other grilled chicken restaurants. It tasted as though the flavor/seasoning was only on the surface (skin) but not yet had time to penetrate the meat. Enjoyed sitting outside, dipping the chicken in the variety of salsas from the salsa bar! Very flavorful sauces! Next time I'm in the area, I'll come back and try the chicken again with some tacos.

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    El Fogon - Salsa bar

    Salsa bar

    El Fogon - Two chicken street tacos. Chips and salsa. Made to order. Super flavorful. Love the complimentary chips and salsa bar.

    Two chicken street tacos. Chips and salsa. Made to order. Super flavorful. Love the complimentary chips and salsa bar.

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    Buddy Boy Fine Barbeque - bbq - Updated July 2026

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