Pulled Pork requires achieving a great bark & a deep smoke ring without drying out the meat. Nailed it! I don't eat the bun, so no comment on that aspect of the "sandwich" - only judging the meat. It was extremely tender without an overabundance of fat. I added the Carolina sauce which, while thin, was fabulously flavored. Speaking of fat, the beans were chock-full of meat, not just pork fat. They were perhaps a bit over-soft from the warmer & sweeter than I'd normally like, however, they were still quite tasty and super thick... stick to the fork thick! The slaw was traditional - crunchy cabbage and carrots in a thin mayo based sauce. The small menu has been addressed repeatedly, but I'll say it again: regular fare is pulled pork or all beef hotdog - special of the day can be chicken, brisket or ribs. I like the simplicity of it. When you do something RIGHT, there's no need for fluff. The chicken sold out around 5pm today, as I was in line. So, looks like we'll add that to "next time" read more

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I am the road trip meal manager for our trip from Chicago to Mount Rushmore and we needed a lunch option post Devils Tower but pre spearfish waterfalls, and this bbq does not disappoint. My nephew mentioned wanting bbq yesterday so I scanned the areas probably from at least Wall, SD and this seemed like the solution. Pulled pork was juicy and a show stopper. If you can handle a bit of the heat go for the Bourbon hot one. It's not too hot and way more unique. I regret not trying the coleslaw, may have been a wow factor. My sons weird about shredded meat so we got the chicken thigh sandwich. It was juicy too and great option for non pork eaters read more

Bunky's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

Take out only but you can eat this delicious smoked meat in the tap room next door. The sauce is served on the side so one can appreciate the smoked goodness that has a local and tourist following. This is the real deal y'all. Do not bring your vegetarian friends. read more

Best pulled pork and beans I've ever had. We were on a road trip and we're in the area for out for three days. We ended up going here twice for lunch. I don't know how they do it but it's just amazing. You'd be crazy not to go here. read more

Definitely that local hole in the wall local place you want to know about. It's an order at the outside window and take your food to go place. We always take ours over the the outdoor tables at the brewery that shares a parking lot. The pulled pork is amazing, you get three sauces, beans, coleslaw and won't be hungry when you're done! read more

Excellent ribs on a Thursday. Large, meaty and very tasty. More than fair price. Wish I lived closer.

Cool little place. Very good. It says takeout only but you can eat at the picnic benches next door at the brewery.

They serve an awesome BBQ Pork Sandwich. Got the Bourbon sauce with it. With sides it was a very good price. It hit the spot! Great recommendation from Crow Peak Brewing Company. read more

Stopped in while checking out Crow Peak. There were two menu choices... Pulled Pork or Hawaiian Pork Loin. Choose one, they plate with the sides of the day, viola. No fuss, no muss. None of those froo-froo three page menus baby. Great pulled pork. Coleslaw and beans?? Could've eaten a bucket of each. And exploded very happily. read more

Very good BBQ!!!! Pulled pork was great, made in house BBQ sauce was too shelf!! BBQ beans are killer, as is the house made coleslaw. Owner waited on us and us a great guy. Limited menu but well worth the drive. read more

Bunky's BBQ - Man, that's good!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

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While on the road I make it a point to stop at various BBQ places across the country. Granted, SD isn't know for bbq, but this place had good reviews and seemed like the only real option for bbq. I figured I'd try it. I was disappointed to say the least. I don't care about the small menu, that's ok. Actually I prefer a small menu because that means (generally) you make a couple of things really well. It was the food failure I can get over. In my group I ordered the brisket. Brisket is supposed to melt in your mouth and not be chewy. I took a bite and it was like chewing on boot leather. I finally gave up and just swallowed it. I tried another bite and forced it down. It wasn't any better. This was my lunch so I opened up the sandwich and cut up the brisket so I could eat it. I decided shortly thereafter, I just didn't want it anymore. So I ate half my wife's pulled pork sandwich. That was ok. The beans were ok, nothing great and over cooked. They were more the consistency of retried beans than baked beans but the flavor was alright. Lastly the coleslaw. Didn't like it. Tasted like a vinegar based slaw. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good either. My advice, if you're looking for good bbq stay away from this place. If you have to eat there.. it's not terrible but stay away from the brisket and get the pulled pork. It's hard to ruin that. read more

We were staying at the KOA next door. I called in our order and spoke to the owner. He's a super friendly and helpful guy. Our order was immediately pack and ready for pickup. The delicious smoked meat did not disappoint. I ordered spareribs and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich. The side of slaw was fresh and BBQ beans were spot on. We will be back if we travel through Spearfish again. read more

Best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! Great flavor tender and juicy. Very generous portion also. Had to call the owner back and tell him how amazing it was! read more

Stumbled upon this spot on our way from Devil's Tower to Rapid City. Some of the best pulled pork I've had, anywhere!

Great BBQ! We both had the pulled pork meals and it lived up to the 5 star rating. Friendly and fast service with a limited, but high quality menu. I would gladly stop here again. We stopped here on the 4th of July and were glad they were open. read more

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I always make a point to stop here when I'm going through South Dakota and it never disappoints. The menu is simple but the meat options are always delicious and perfectly paired with sides. They give you huge portions- you can easily share with someone or have leftovers. The brisket and pulled pork are easily the best I've ever had. The homemade bread pudding is unbelievable as well! If you're in the black hills you absolutely need to stop here! read more

Amazing BBQ! Only a mile from the Tesla Charging Station... pulled pork, slaw and beans. Best I've ever had. We shared one order and took it to go. If we stayed, I'd have ordered another and happily OD ed . Thanks Bunky's! read more

Is one of the best places .... the bread pudding is UNBELIEVABLE great ... Is easy accessible from the freeway read more

Excellent pulled pork sandwich with beans and slaw. So much meat I didn't eat the bun. The meat was very moist but I still added some pretty delicious BBQ sauce to add to the experience. Paired it with a porter from Crow Peak Brewery. The kids had hot dogs which were bigger than a normal hotdog and they were happy campers too! read more

I've been searching for good bbq since moving to Spearfish and the search is over! This is the best pulled pork I've had since leaving St. Louis. Swing by, you will not regret it! read more

Very good bbq! Quick service and good atmosphere. Great for lunch and would definitely eat here again. Pulled pork slqw and beans were delicious read more

Very low key place a bit out of town next to a busy Mexican restaurant and brewery. Very small, maybe five tables with a menu limited to hot dogs, pulled pork and brisket with sides of cole slaw and baked beans. There is an outdoor patio where we could sit with our dog. Sauces were very good. Tried the pulled pork and brisket. Very tender. Sides were o.k. read more

Bunkys hours have become unpredictable. I'm always anxious for the days he does smoke his products. The best ribs in the Black Hills.

Why are we the only ones there on a Friday night? Seriously excellent huge pulled pork sandwich with two sides for $11? Moist meat that didn't need sauce but the three sauces were tasty. The hot was reasonably spicy, the regular was very tasty, but the mustard based sauce was the start of the show. Coleslaw was ok but beans were very good. Menu is very limited as everyone says but great is great. read more

Did not disappoint, excellent BBQ Generous portions, nice clean place, No table service, order and pick up food there. Delicious!! read more

The best barbecue I have ever had hands down. The pulled pork sandwich had an excellent smoked flavor. Great price on a truly exceptional meal! read more

Amazing smoked pulled pork sandwich! Small place with a limited menu, but when you want some smoked BBQ, this is the place to go. The bread pudding was excellent, not soggy or mushy, with a hearty dose of caramel sauce on top. Very convenient with Crow Peak brewery right next door. read more

This was an amazingly lucky find! My husband and I are out in Spearfish for a reunion weekend and like always when looking for food I opened Yelp to find where the good food was hiding. Found it! The place is a bit of a dive, which to me bodes well for good BBQ! They had three offerings when we showed up, pulled pork, brisket, and smoked hot dog. We got the brisket and pulled pork, both came with cole slaw and beans. Seriously, this stuff is the best smoked meat I have had in years! The slaw was crisp and tangy, and the beans were so good that my husband and I fought for the last bite. We took it over Crow Peak Brewing and enjoyed it with an IPA. Life is good! read more

The best food in my opinion is smoked meat, and BBQ. I travel the world for a living, and when I do, I seek out the best BBQ joints around. I've eaten at allot of great places and I'm here to tell you that Bunky's BBQ is one of the best I've ever eaten at! The pulled pork is amazing, the Brisket is out of this world, truly the best I've ever tried, the homemade pork beans are stupendous! Let's get down to the nuts of this review. The brisket is full of flavor not dry but moist, I repeat not dry, moist. It has a perfect blend of fruit wood smoked flavor with just the right amount of burnt ends. The pulled pork is exceptional, moist with a sweet smokey flavor, pulled not chopped cooked to perfection. The beans had a flavor of their own, tangy sweet smoked not too much brown sugar or molasses with an abundance of meat , I've never tasted a better side of bbq beans. The homemade sauces including the Carolina sauce add to the robust flavor of the meat making it exceptional! Give it a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

The place is outstanding, the real deal. We've had BBQ all over and I would or this against anywhere. We had the pulled pork and the portion was huge, home made beans and slaw. Staff were great. Can't miss here. read more

Re-damned-donkulous. Best bbq you'll find this far north by far. Pulled pork, brisket, chicken, or ribs, it's all a damn slam. And killer sides. Hot damn son thissin here will make you see Jesus. read more

Quick run through spearfish and we were hungry. Google restaurants and looked for a 5 star place. Man did we find one. This place is awesome. Great food at a good price. Portions are more than adequate. Pulled pork is phenomenal. This place is a must try! read more

Love Bunkys. The BBQ is always spot on. One of my favorite local places if I'm really hungry! Portion sizes are quite generous. Awesome food. read more

Really good food. I had the ribs and the were amazing. And there was a ton of food!! The beans had great flavor. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

There's a reason why this place only has 5 star reviews. Terrific little hidden gem next to Crow Peak Brewery. We had the pulled pork and the portion was the size of two meals. Beans were amazing as well. The brewery next door has great service and excellent beer to set at and devour your meal. Do take note that Bunky's is closed Monday's and Tuesday's. If your in the Area Tuesday-Sunday...make this a stop if your a foodie! read more

This man has absolutely the best Brisket, Beans and Chicken Thighs on the planet. His Carolina sauce is over the top, too. Always worth the 40 minute drive! read more

Excellent barbecue, best you will find in the black hills guaranteed. There original sauce and hot sauce are out of this world, top notch for sure! read more

Based on the Yelp reviews, we stopped here on our way to Devil's Tower. So darn good! You definitely won't be disappointed! The kids had hot dogs and we had pulled pork. They were out of ribs until a couple hours after we were there, but we didn't mind. If anything, it took away the agonizing decision of having to chose between different kinds of awesome BBQ. And even the beans and slaw were fantastic. Just go. And eat. And enjoy. read more

It wasn't the nearby wildfire that gave their pulled pork it's delicious flavor. These guys know what they're doing. I was kinda heartbroken that they're only doing brisket on weekends now and my timing was off. But the friendly, helpful guy behind the counter offered me a sample of pulled pork and it was a done deal. Three great sauce options too (hot or mild, plus a really good Carolina mustard sauce). Huge sandwiches, tasty slaw. Great experience overall. Just a very short walk from the Spearfish KOA if you're camping. Thanks Bunky's! read more

The most amazing brisket I have ever had. Sides were tasty too. You can get a beer from the brewery next door and bring it over. Life is good. Would highly recommend. read more