Ordered the party pack through Uber Eats. The ribs were a bit tough and had no seasoning. The…read morechicken and pulled pork, as well as the mac and cheese, were somewhat dried out like they'd been sitting on a buffet table for too long. Will definitely not be ordering from here again

I live 2 blocks away and had never made the trip. At first glance it's a neighborhood Famous Daves…read moreand...that's pretty much right. The vibe is as generic "America! BBQ!" as you can get. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, though. It's counter service so you order, grab your drink, take a seat, and wait for your food. We got the "Chopped Chick'n" platter and a brisket platter. The chicken was extremely tender and well seasoned. By far the best thing on the table. The tangy slaw was really good, too. Not too saucy, good texture, and light. The cornbread was not my favorite. Very northern; overly sweet and pretty dry. The crispy edges were great. The brisket was really disappointing. It was over-rendered and really dry. If fell apart (good) because every bit of the intramuscular fat had cooked out (bad). I think they just don't get enough traffic to cook them fresh so the ones from the morning dry out in the warmer all day. I think this is a better option than Famous Daves for larger groups r corporate events but would probably just go somewhere else or smoke something at home instead.

Met up with fellow Yelper Ben K. for lunch as we were both craving BBQ. I would definitely say this…read moreis a no-frills place in a strip mall, but don't let that deter you. If you come at lunch time, there is a sandwich and fries special, which is what I got. The turkey was delicious, although a few bites in, I decided to forgo the bread and just ate the meat. There are also several (6 maybe?) choices of sauce to use. Wish there were combos available outside of lunchtime but can always take extra home for later. Definitely would recommend for some good meat!

Been craving BBQ, so headed into Rack Shack for a mid-week lunch!…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. The interior of this spot is industrial and clean. Plenty of seating for small to medium groups! It's kinda fun that we can see the smokers at this counter service establishment. The staff was friendly and helpful at recommending the many menu options! Ordered up a 1/2 pound of brisket, smoked potato, and corn bread. Great portion sizes for these smokehouse staples! They have plenty of self-serve sauces to douse your plate. I thought their St. Paulie sauce was a perfect savory sauce without much heat. The potato came with an absolutely delicious smoky sour cream. Overall, wonderful BBQ for those craving some smoked meats! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other offerings!

I was kind of excited to see their new "Ragin' Cajun shrimp Po' Boy. SO disappointed,…read moreunfortunately. Neither "Ragin" or particularly "Cajun". 5 smaller (pretty rubbery) shrimp spread across a hoagie bun, shaved tomato and lettuce on top. Odd sauce choice to dress it with - couldn't put my finger on ingredients, but it didn't add flavor to the sandwich. I tried putting one of my own thin onion slices on it, but that didn't kick it up at all either. Ate half and a bit of cole slaw on the side - that was enough for me. Hopefully, it was just an off night for the Po' Boy. It was nice, however, to celebrate Pi Day with a free slice of pie. Apple and tasty.

Love Famous Dave's, so much so I buy all their sauces to try and recreate some of the magic at home!read more

The barbeque food is amazing and you can order different strengths of sauces. I love the grilled…read morechicken sandwich and the rack of ribs. They are a 2 person family business, so call ahead or wait in their charming shop with amazing Minnesota memorabilia. This place is a gem!

I absolutely love Scott Ja-Mamas. I've been going here for over 10 years and every time I go I get…read moretheir pulled sandwiches with their twice baked potato. The amount of pulled pork they give you is enough for 2 sandwiches. Don't even get me started on their twice baked potato. I dream of them sometimes. Given that I live over 30 minutes away they go out of the way to separate everything so once I'm home I don't have a soggy mess. The staff is incredibly nice. Every time I go they accommodate my request for buns on the side. I'm always offered a soda while I wait for my food. Their spicy bbq sauce is delicious and has a bit of heat to it.

This is bbq heaven! First...you need to know I'm a bbq snob. I'm very picky about flavors,…read moretenderness, smokiness, etc. Mr Pigs delivers! We had ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and sausage. All of it was delicious! The brisket was extraordinarily tender. The sausage had a delicious kick to it and was juicy. The pulled pork had a wonderful smokiness to it and didn't need any bbq sauce. The restaurant itself is very clean and everyone was very friendly. Oh...and the Diet Coke was great! We will be back! Chef's kiss!

I do like bbq and ordered three bone ribs. Ample parking. Big liquor menu. They have zero sugar…read morecocktails "Carbliss" vodka cocktail good for keto. You get 1 side and corn muffin and can order many varieties from greens, Mac and cheese, and many more. Had reservation got seated early in four top with view out window. They do have booths. They were giving free beer samples from a company. I took . Very good. Had coleslaw,, greens and generous portions Wide variety of menu items . They gave chicken too! I like my ribs crispier but they tasted good and fall off the bone. They bring sauces and a great variety. Service very good and good came fast. Dark moody atmosphere very nice. Host was on the phone when we arrived and we had to wait a few minutes for her to get off. The seater just stood there waiting for her direction so cross training would be good so the guest does not wait. The booth opposite our table full of supplies And promo stuff and their mail. Tacky. Prices reasonable extra dudes alacarte Al in all ok meal but not on my have to go there again. Big cloth napkins nice.

We had an event a week ago Sunday, and Big Bore catered for 700+ people at a combined service for…read moreour church, The Grove. This is the fifth year we've had Big Bore cater this event, and every year it is a huge hit! We had pulled pork and pulled chicken, buns, mac and cheese, and baked beans, and then supplemented with salads and desserts. The food is fantastic and is perfect for a large gathering like ours. Feeding more than 700 people is no small task, but everything arrives hot, ready to serve, and tastes great. They make the entire process incredibly easy. Their team is wonderful to work with, the food is brought in hot storage containers ready to go, and we even had enough leftovers to share afterward. Every year more people come, and Big Bore continues to knock it out of the park. Stevie and her team are top-notch! We couldn't recommend them more highly for a large event.

Ok I love BBQ one of the draws and something we're looking forward to when we move to Texas next…read moreyear. I've heard of this place for years and just never made it over until randomly it was recommended again. I made it and I'm so glad I did it's the best bbq I've had in Minnesota. Does it beat Texas? No but it's up there and could hold up. Our waitress was awesome and a country music fan who I hope has a good birthday in Nashville where I will be singing in January yeah I sing country. She was awesome and helpful as we ordered enough four for a couple days which I highly recommend. The hostess was also sweet friendly and fun to chat with. It looks like a bbq spot barn like with outdoor smokers and an awesome indoor and outdoor seating plus a busy bar.

We were seeing a movie nearby, so we stopped in for a bite before the show!…read more There is a small lot outside of this spot with parking available. The interior is sterile, but at the same time a bit messy. It isn't the most welcoming space and could use an upgrade for individuals to dine in. Counter service was friendly and our food arrived decently quick. This spot falls into a similar family as Dave's Hot Chicken, with sandwiches and tenders available in a variety of spice levels. I had the tenders, with BBQ and Mild sauce. They were super yummy and juicy and came with a great dipping sauce. I also appreciated the seasoning on the fries and the pickles served with the tenders. Overall, the food outshown the ambiance of the space. I'd recommend take out if you're in the mood for some yummy chicken in the area.

Went here on a Sunday evening with my brother and it wasn't too busy. The place was clean and…read morebright, with plenty of seating available. I ordered the strips with mild (Mini Coop) heat. The strips were crisp, but I wouldn't say they were "crunchy" crispy. The chicken meat was moist and tender, but I did think most of the flavoring came from the comeback sauce and the spice coated on the strip, but nonetheless when eaten all together it was a morish piece of friend chicken. The batter was not too oily either. The fries were battered and very crispy with a soft fluffy interior, and the pickles were acidic and refreshing in between each bite. For the price of $13, it was filling and a good bang for the buck. Not the best fried chicken I've had but very solid. Shout out to the cashier who also recognized my brother after he had just been here a couple weeks prior since he had ordered the exact same thing.

If you are not a MN State fair goer. Come here for the fair food. If you are a fair goer come here…read morefor better food. Can't go wrong on any item. My favorite was the Chicago Dog. Original and perfect down to the poppy seed bun.

Unlike others, we seem to get consistently mediocre food here. I have eaten in several times - the…read morechicken and waffles is OK, chicken overdone and waffle too crispy for my preference - Amarillo Chicken Salad just OK. Recent takeout order was The Trifecta, 3 sliders of their main sandwiches. Common grocery store small buns. Husband picked them apart, ate the chicken and the pork, fed the brisket to the dog. ($18.95). (Honestly, the little slice of brisket looked like the heel off a shoe.) I gambled and had the Coconut Salmon Bowl and it was just OK. ($18.95) Everyone has one now so easy to copy and no excuse to get it wrong. Too much rice, dry salmon. Husband got in a tangle with the host when he picked up our order because I had his name on it but he thought I had it in my name. Had to produce ID. Well, OK. Expensive second chance (Third? Fourth?) Buyer beware. There are plenty of good reviews, I might ask the waiter what is good. Overdone seems to be the rule.