Holy wow - I just ambled over to the food truck for the first time a couple minutes ago and got the…read morebrisket sandwich and it was absolutely off the hook. The brisket was done perfectly from the trim to the smoke to the sauce and season. What a gem!

Mr. Cherry does amazing bbq. Although initially skeptical, we have to admit it was one of the best…read morebbq ever. He was smoking brisket when we pulled up to his food truck. With a big welcoming smile we joked that we were looking for his restaurant that maps led us to. At this point it's only a food truck, although he has hopes for reopening sometime. He was smoking brisket for the New Ulm brewery that day, but he gave us a sample anyway. Oh goodness, Mr. Cherry knows what he's doing. If you get a chance to catch him, don't miss the opportunity. And if anyone in the area could help underwrite his efforts to opening his restaurant again I hope they will take a chance on him!

Yummy food, good service and a slightly high but still reasonable price point for the food…read more We went on a Sunday evening and had a table of 6. We all enjoyed the food, the waitress was very sweet and the restaurant was not crazy busy. We could hear each other quite well. I'm pretty sure they use MSG on their food because I'm allergic and had a reaction (not anaphylaxis level) so I'm not sure we would be back without checking the menu more carefully but it was all very tasty.

This goes down as one of the worst meals my wife and I have ever had. We refused to eat the brisket…read moreand forced down the 3 lousy sides. We left hungry and feeling taken advantage of. We are beyond disappointed in the food. What a waste of $50+ and our time. If you're rating this above 3 stars, then I have a bridge to sell you.

I'm so glad we were in the area to try this gem of a BBQ joint! When I mentioned to a friend I was…read moregoing to visit the bookstore across the street, they immediately recommended grabbing lunch at Northbound. I loved the cheese curds, mac and cheese and the hushpuppies were also standouts. I opted for the brisket bowl, which I enjoyed...the pickles were also delicious. All my friends opted for the pulled chicken sandwich, and they all said it was good. Quick service and great outdoor patio for a nice day!

I wanted to like this place. Their ambiance was very cute, especially their patio. Their menu has…read morelots that I love (big BBQ fan) and prices were very reasonable for BBQ especially noting how generous the portions were. However, we waited about an hour for our food and the appetizers we ordered came out at the same time as the food. No apologies for the delays. All of this could have been tolerated had the food been stellar, but unfortunately it was below average. The brisket and chicken were dry. The BBQ sauce was vinegar based (which many like but I don't) and there weren't KC sweet style alternatives offerred. The ribs were good but not great. The porketta was phenomenal as were the fries.

We were craving bbq and I've been seeing posts on Instagram about this restaurant, so we had to…read morecheck it out. Thirty minutes outside of the metro, it's the only restaurant on the highway, you cant miss it. They have a nice covered patio and uncovered area. The restaurant is pretty inside, giving me the rustic and modern barnominium feels. We ordered big portions to share like family style.

It's a very rustic feel inside the restaurant. Very cute outdoorsy feel outside where they hold…read morelive bands. The parking lot isn't finished so you park on gravel. We got the brisket which was super soft- all I could taste was salt. No real seasonings. Same goes for the pork burnt ends and the pork ribs. Their sauce was pretty much vinegar and sugar. If you want spice bring your own. The baked beans were runny and soupy. The potato salad was interesting: had dill in it. The ginger slaw was ok. Service was ok.

I ordered the curds and que with brisket, the brisket was ok but it didn't have much smoke flavor…read moreand there was more fat than meat , I am not a fan of the square curds in general. I would go back and try something different! very new business and I would like it to succeed just not impressed with what I ordered

This was part of a mini strip mall where one ordered at the counter and waited at a table until the…read morefood was ready. They served mostly traditional BBQ options from platters to tacos to sandwiches. The food was ready promptly and the service at the counter was friendly. I went with the two meat platter ($18). It came with two meats, a side, and a drink. I opted for the brisket and pulled pork as well as a side of corn. I also choose their original BBQ sauce. This was average at best. Both meats were a little dry, so the sauce needed to be added. The sauce was alright, a little smoky as well as sweet, but nothing great. The corn was fine as well. Will I go back? Probably not.

Came tues June 26th at 11am the heavenly smell of the smoking. ..Over all i give it a 4.. Service…read morewas Great and fast Tracy the front counter gal was so Amazing(5) good w suggestions explaining about all the diff combos n foods. IDEA......They should offer the chips(home made 5) and 3 sample cups of bbq sauce THEIR choice to try them While waiting for their meal(like Plaza does w chips n salsa) and u would sell more bbq sauce.. btw Carolina Gold wow top notch was rockin(lil zip but sweet honey mustard flavor) Sweet n vinegar(not sweet but very vinegary) there was one that tasted like Hot sauce n red hot tgether My friend loved it.....I like that they came dwn in his prices and gives u choices that YOU want instead of having a set menu. Gouda Mac n cheese good when hot but as it cools could use some creamy element, Potato wedges although they look like fries WOW Really good. Ribs(5) are very fall aprt tender.. rib tips eh lil dry for my taste but friend loved them. Corn bread was a tad dry but good(thought they said it was smoked didnt taste like it) The Ribs were the of the show. $20 for 2 meats, 2 sides and A pop/soda( Off brands but very good) . Sweet Tea was offered but tasted old(No water knob if u wanna drink water) Ok Decor... Bathroom Truly needs some brighter colors, lotions n sprays cute idea..Maybe put them near the sink after u wash ur hands away from someone coming out of the stall mite grab them ew.. Please get a Tp holder for toilet paper lord knows whose hands have been on the roll N handicap bar The restaraunt could use Sky lights or brighter colors to brighten it up so it dnt look so dark cave like. If this is a Silverback smoking place Mite i suggest Some Old N New pics of You or Someone Smoking meats at home at old fairs..that be amazing customers would love to look around at them and Maybe some Silverback Apes as well. The music blaring out of kitchen i couldnt hear the concert on tv above the Party room doors. Thank you for a wonderful meal That gal who helped us definitely earned her day. I hope N pray You share the tip Jar with her she deserves it.

What a great neighborhood old school butcher/meat market. I got my deer processed here and there…read moreare not many left in the metro that will do it and give your deer meat back vs consolidating with others. Very friendly staff and answered all my questions. Was even able to order a custom prime rib.

This Meat shop is unanimously the best in MN Hidden gem fr…read moreThe service was great and the music in the background really made the whole experience worth it. 10/10 P.S loved the bratwursts keep it up!

We had dinner before a show in downtown St Paul. The location made it easy to get to downtown with…read moreplenty of time to park and get to the venue. We had reservations and were seated immediately. I chose the spare ribs for my dinner and Husband had the pulled pork sandwich. The ribs were served with a zesty dry rub and sauce on the side. They were nice and tender. The meal came with Texas toast which I didn't try because the ribs were sitting right on top of it. It also had a piece of corn on the cob. Wish my meal would have been a titch hotter in temp but the food was tasty. We finished with the smoky crème brûlée which was delicious. The layout was cozy and dark with the bar at the center. I could see it being lively and loud on a busy night. Service was excellent. We took our time ordering and never felt rushed. Our food came out super fast. The staff worked as a great team.

Well Hey Travoodies Hey. I visited the Handsome Hog,…read moreventuring to their patio. I can say it was a very nice day yesterday and the patio was a nice addition. The atmosphere was sunny with no chances of rain and I loved every minute of it. Sundays are for brunch and I went with a hungry stomach. Took my seat around 1115a and started ordering. First up was my drink Prosecco with a side of Elderflower liqueur because there was no St. Germain. Close to the flavor tho! It was actually quite yummy as well. Then I placed my ordered... I went with the HOG BREAKFAST PARTY which contains 2 Eggs, Greens, Bacon or Sausage, Roadside Potatoes, Biscuit. I loved the roadside potatoes, and I opted for sausage was equally good. The green I would suggest a little more umph in it and the eggs were standard. Overall a decent 3 out of 5 meal. I would like to go back and try the regular menu. Remember I said I sat around 1115a, it was long until 1210p that I noticed my food hasn't arrived. Spoke with our waiter who was apologetic and on the hunt to see what's going on. It was in this moment that I realized this business takes their customers seriously. The waiter returned to advise the kitchen was running behind, but his manager would be out to speak with us. Upon arrival the manager advised he had some research and noticed we had been waiting a very long time. By this time food arrived at 1227P. He informed us that the bill was taken care of and gave a gift card for the inconvenience. We assured him that taking care of the bill was enough but he insisted we take the gift card as well. That's amazing customer service. Thank you to the manager and waiter for such excellent care.

Very limited menu there were only 3 entree options. Steak being the only appetizing item and that…read morewas a big mistake. Terrible cut of meat mostly fat and gristle and what meat there was overcooked.

I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to give a shoutout to Maria at Lyndale Smokehouse. She was…read morehonestly one of the best servers I've had in ages--super friendly and on top of everything. I never had to ask for a drink refill, and she even checked in to make sure my salad was just how I wanted it. I tried the Parmesan chicken appetizer and the chicken Caesar salad--both were tasty and fresh. I noticed a lot of the old reviews for this place aren't great, but most are from years ago. My experience was completely different, and Maria was a big reason why. If you go, definitely ask for her!

We got it to go on Friday around dinner time. Everything was great! Wife had the pulled pork…read moresandwich and not only was delicious, they were smart with the packing by putting a meat in a tub and bun separate so you didn't end up with a soggy mess (good thinking). I had smoked chicken wings and jalepeno cheese sausage and both were very very good. We both got mac and cheese and fries, which we liked. We have lived in Eagan for a long time and always wanted to try and I am glad we have tried it now. Wife picked it up and said the place was nice and clean inside and she was able to pack up our own sauces. Cost was great for how much food you get too. We will definitely be coming back!

Zak! Man you've got it down!!! You rank among the BEST!…read more I've been a student of great BBQ since 1989, when I knew, and fretted the original Masterpiece Barbeque in Overland Park Kansas. Next, a proponent and student of 'Strutting Gates' barbecue in Kansa City, not to mention Jack Stack. I'm a Student of 'Q' from the Memphis, Dallas, Houston, and recently, Charleston and Savannah schools too. To find ZZQ to even be IN those neighborhoods in Eagan Minnesota is truly extraordinary. You Z aren't only in the Neighborhood, you're a Key Member in my evaluation. Sliced Smoked Turkey is my favorite!!! Ribs? Superb with the perfect amount of bite to each rib, and deep rich smoke favor that doesn't mask the true flavor of the meat you're eating. Congratulations Zac. You've set a new standard.