Dim bar with some decent menu options. If drinks are your goal, this might be the spot. Perfect to pull in with a camper, get gas and back on the road quickly. BBQ was dry (not a southern BBQ) and not a reorder item, there is only one sauce. The hot roast beef sandwich is salty, then there is vampire proof level garlic mashed potatoes that ruined the meal. Friendly service here at the dive bar with a great aquarium in the back. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Hot Roastbeef with Garlic Mash - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

Food was good and all homemade. The service was great and the waitress was really nice. They have a salad bar and all the food once again was homemade. The prices were good in the ambience was nice and quiet. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

Perhaps I'm a food snob, but I specifically asked the server if the brisket was moist and juicy. She assured me. What I received was nearly beef jerky.... seriously. Even BBQ sauce couldn't revive it. It wasn't a total loss. The salad bar had a good selection and the corn muffin was excellent. read more

I give them a five because although they're off I-90 and in BFE, it's a great bar & grill to have some delicious food and plenty of drinks to choose. Their Brisket (anything) and Loaded Tots are awesome. The only downside, they're only open until 9pm. read more

Definitely would have never tried this place if we hadn't been looking for a not-fast-food stop on a road trip! I was not sure what to expect, as the restaurant is nestled in a warehouse behind a gas station right off I-90. Honestly, my hopes were not high, but we had to eat. The interior is darker with a dive bar feel and plenty of booth and table seating. The menu has your classic American food, and I went for one of the many varieties of burgers: the Hickory. The burger and waffle fries were very good; my only complaint was that the burger was a little overdone for my taste. Still juicy and flavorful though! The bacon and BBQ sauce made for the perfect savory and a bit sweet combo. The waffle fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. My dad also really enjoyed his chopped pork sandwich and baked beans, and he's a hard sell. The service was great, friendly and efficient. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Couldn't even wait to take a photo - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

It was a foggy night, so we almost couldn't find this place! It's in a warehouse-looking building, just beyond the lonely gas station, off I-90. Inside, you'll find tables & booths, a bar, a couple of big screen TVs, and a back room with video gambling. It's more of a dimly-lot bar atmosphere than a cheery family restaurant. They had specials posted for every night of the week. The server/bartender was very friendly. We ordered the meatloaf--which came with enough mashed potatoes to feed an entire continent!!--and beef tips. Both meals were hearty and tasty. We did miss having a vegetable, but we may not have had any room in our stomachs anyway! The service was quick, which was perfect since we were driving x-c on I-90. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes. Beef tips basket. - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

The brisket sandwich is the best option-fair amt of meat for the price. Pretty tender meat and optional bbq sauce was nice.

We were traveling to Chamberlain SD and stopped here in our way thru. Great BBQ!! I had the brisket sandwich and side salad and my husband had the pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. Both were very tasty. I would recommend this place. Also good service. read more

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This came a option B on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy when we arrived. We were welcomed and seat yourself. Very plain decorations but plenty of televisions to watch sports. Waitress was Taylor and she was friendly. She even played with my daughter. I ordered the pulled pork dinner and serving size was generous. Cooked and flavored well. The bbq sauce tasted like baby rays so nothing special. I was hoping for a house sauce. Fries were good. The beans I didn't care for as they were too sweet and bitter. My wife loved them. She had the fireman burger and was pleased with the heat and such. Probably overcooked the burger so try a made to order next time. Fried pickles were great with the marmalade. It's so close to a 5 star. I think maybe chicken will be tried next time to see. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Pull pork BBQ with beer battered fries and bake beans - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

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Really good food and beer. Get the brisket! Very dark atmosphere - there is some gambling in the back if you're into that. Bathrooms were clean. There was a man there named Gene. Friendly guy to talk with. The bartender was super nice too and she helped me make decisions from the menu; some items overlap and it's just a matter if you want one or two sides. Definitely would revisit next time I'm there. Happy Eats! read more

The business t-shirt says 'the chicken is the sh*t' and I agree. The side salad was the weakest part of the meal. Good croutons, wilted greens, and the sweet potato side was good. The brisket and the smoked chicken sandwich are both served on a long style bun. Served with no sauce which is on the table. Tender, moist, and delicious. Both types of meat were tasty. Service was friendly and efficient speed from the kitchen. Suggestions from us: Spicy dipping sauce for sweet potato fries More varieties of BBQ sauce read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Spacious - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

We were in the Humboldt location, just off I-90. Easy out and in from the highway. Food was actually very good. We were for a Sunday lunch, basically no other guests there. From the outside it rather looks like a large shed, just behind the gas station. Don't get pushed away due to how it looks from the outside. Inside cozy like a saloon. Food was hot and very good taste. Meat was lean and cooked just right. Baked beans were good. Definitely can recommend from our experience. Friendly service. read more

Would've loved to try the food, customer service was very bad for us. We wanted to ask about outside dining since we were road-tripping with our pet, we were ignored and when someone did respond to our question they were very short with us. We did not feel welcomed and unfortunately, it's likely because we are not white. Disappointed since the next food stop is pretty far out. read more

Service was great and the food was delicious. We both pulled pork and it was very well made. Highly recommend if you're passing through. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - a box of food - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

Big J's Roadhouse in Harrisburg, SD had a wing eating challenge held every Wednesday. There is also a location in Humboldt. Each location has a house record. Wednesday is AYCE wing night. There is no time limit. If you break the record, you receive your meal for free & $100 cash. I broke both the house record & the Humboldt record with 70 wings. I was able to try out all the different wings. The Thai flavor was my favorite. I also had bourbon, bbq, garlic Parmesan, & a dry rub. In addition, some of the wings were smoked, as they ran out of the other wings. read more

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Great service! Food was good but prices seemed high for a small town bar and grill. Food was good.

Prompt pleasant service. Great food. Ordered beef tips medium and they were perfect. Hubby ordered brisket and ribs with beans and sweet potato fries. Also awesome! We travel through this area multiple times each year and will now know where to stop in our future travels! read more

We ordered delivery. Jenni took our phone order and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Clayton the delivery driver was super friendly as well. The wings, ribs and brisket were great! We will for sure order again!! read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

We stopped at the gas station next door and decided to try the restaurant. Good service with a friendly waitress. The ribs and brisket were both very good. The brisket "melted in your mouth". I loved the fries; fried crispy with skins still on. Toast was under the fries. Salad bar came with the meal. It was okay, but no cucumbers. Best of all - EVERYTHING was served hot. I would have given the restaurant a 4 star except there were several flies. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Combo plate with two choices-Ribs & brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

This place was amazing!!! The food was sooo good and the staff was super friendly definitely recommend to anyone read more

Big J's Roadhouse - two trays of food - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

We had the pork, ribs, and brisket. All very tender but not mushy. 4 stars for the texture and tenderness. Also appreciated ribs were served with dry rub. Sauce should be the recipient's choice not mandated. Waffle fries say seasoned but tasted like plain waffle fries. These also had just the right amount of crunch. The regular fries were also good just not sure they were beer battered as advertised in menu. The Texas toast was wonderful, soft bread and very buttery. Only complaint was meat was lacking smokey or any seasoned flavor. I guess the rub was very, very mild. Not a big deal, a little BBQ sauce and the meal was quite good. read more

Wait was long. Food was subpar. Meat was very dry Wouldn't go back again. Keep driving until you find a gas station with food, it will be better read more

I've got a rule when traveling.... Never stop at a chain restaurant; always eat local. And if you only have chains to choose from, then choose one not available in your home state. I was very happy that we had this option at this exit...seeings how there wasn't many options, nor many exits, in this part of Minnesota. First, a shout out to the proprietor for having a reserved parking spot for military members and vets. I took advantage of that. This exit was pretty barren and the building was a metal prefab, like a lot of the buildings in the frigid north. But the interior was decent middle-America bar decor with a number of video games and mirrors with some neon for good measure. I noted a sign that identified the current record holder for eating their hot wings... He downed 60 of them. Hats off. The place was not too busy and I thought the service was a little slow but friendly. The menu was pretty solid. It extended beyond bar food to include a variety of steak options. I ordered the beef tips cooked medium. I was a little concernee with the order. In my mind, beef tips should be cooked very hot to char the outside but leave the inside red and juicy. These were served medium. They weren't bad, but I did break out the A1 (a sin in my book) to give them some flavor. I don't want to say they were reheated, but there was that essence-of-reheat to them. All in all, on a desolate exit this wasn't a bad find. But not a hidden gem that I'm always hoping I'll uncover. read more

Get spot we discovered while driving cross country. The fried pickles and cheese curds were to die for! Great discovery and the service was fantastic! read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food will blow you away! The Regular Burger is a half pound, handpattied, comes with lettuce, tomato and onions. The Fries are so good read more

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We had numerous wing sauces. The smoked was the bomb. I would have just drove past this place, but being with locals..... Do not pass this place! Very good food and service read more

I have been in South Dakota 4 years and was permanently resigned to never eating good BBQ in this State. I had tried all the Sioux Falls places and they were acceptable but barely OK. I have stopped in Humboldt to get gas many times as i head west a lot for night photography purposes but never really realized this place had BBQ. I got an inside tip and stopped on my next trip. The Brisket was the best i have had in South Dakota and the Baked Beans were the best i have had anywhere! A new favorite place for me and i am thrilled i found it! read more

Food took awhile but the owner came and made everything more than right. This is actually my third time coming here and it has been awesome each time. The first time I had the meatloaf special which was almost the best I've had, even if it did beat my moms I can't admit it. The second I believe was a philly which was great. My kids had the wings and mini corn dogs nothing left so they approved as well. Third meal was a simple chicken salad this is what took the time we ended up w buffalo chicken w the blue cheese was great. read more

Love our small town restaurant/bar! Being in a small town sometimes it's hard to have great food options, but this will not disappoint! The pulled pork is amazing! Homemade salad dressings and lots of great food options. Family owned and great atmosphere. Kid friendly before kid bedtime :) They also have a new location in Harrisburg, SD now too! read more

This by far is my favorite place to have beef brisket and chopped pork ! It is a little grim hidden on the outskirts of Sioux falls but it is conveniently located off the Humboldt south dakota exit I90 . The restaurant was awarded restaurant of the by the south dakota pork producers ! The service was outstanding this is a must stop ! read more

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This was a surprise find that had excellent friendly service and delicious food. As a Texan, the ribs were amazing. Great flavor and fell off the bone. So happy we turned around to try. read more

The ribs were tough. The brisket was the best brisket I have ever had along with a side of the best baked beans I personally have ever tasted. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through. We were staying for one night. The yelp reviews made this a very easy decision and we met some local friends who now are excited to share this restaurant with friends too. read more

This place has amazing brisket my favorite was the Diablo brisket sandwich .. it was perfectly toasted hoagie bun with smoked brisket mmm melt in your mouth tender!! Also the garlic mashed potatoes are amazing the service is amazing ... this place is cleverly hidden.... definitely worth the stop it's right off the Humboldt exit off I90 !! read more

I gotta say, I LOVE THIS PLACE. I have bbq standards. This place exceeded them. I got the brisket, and I'm tempted to do the 8 hour drive for it again! Our server exceeded server expectations. It was a normal dining service. He was polite, especially when I was a little crabby at the beginning. But our car wouldn't start. So he took his car over to ours and helped us get ours running. I believe his name was Jake. I'm forever grateful. And still in love with the food!! read more

Big J's Roadhouse - The name, town, number. - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

Random freeway stop, excellent choice. Inexpensive, large amounts, fast service and friendly service. They smoke their own meat. If we lived closer we would surely order one of their smoked turkeys. We'd stop here again. read more

Big J's Roadhouse - Freeway stop, random but so far a great idea. - Barbeque Near Me - Humboldt, South Dakota

I was in Sioux Falls for a couple of weeks working out near Humboldt. My tool partner suggested heading into town to grab lunch. I went along and I was pleasantly surprised. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but it's very large and comfortable inside. Good sized TVs well placed. Very friendly staff. I had the lunch special which was country fried steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans with a little dessert. It was very tasty and a great value for the price. The mashed potatoes in particular were delicious. I'm really glad I stopped in here to eat. You won't be disappointed. read more

Big J's knows meat worth a stop. Big J's is the next building behind the Sinclair station. Room for a few RVs on East side. Most locals park right in front. Ribs & brisket come dry with just Big J's rub on it. Perfectly cooked slow with a nice crust and the meat fall of the bone tender. Salad bar was fresh, Wednesday night special all you can eat wings. Ok beer selection (room for improvement here). The star is the meat go get yourself some. read more

Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. Love love love the smoked wings. You cannot believe how good the brisket is also. The best value is by far the combo dinners. Well well worth the short drive to Humboldt. read more

We stopped in an hour before closing with our 11-year-olds in tow, on our way back to the Twin Cities from Rapid City. We were tired of driving and so close to our hotel, but the family was starving and Big J's popped up on Yelp. We took a chance and so glad we did! Amazing food (we had the rib platter, smoked chicken wings, and the BLT - all top notch). The ribs were cooked perfectly and seasoned so well we didn't need BBQ sauce (although we had to try it anyway - it's fantastic). The service was excellent - super friendly staff even though we came in with kids and so late in the evening. If we lived closer to this joint, we'd be regulars! read more

Rode in late for camping at Lake Vermillion, and my family was exhausted and hungry. We had to get it to go, but the beer was cold, the staff friendly, the patrons non-intimidating. They fixed our orders of salads, ribs, burgers quickly and for a very reasonable price for family of six we were on our way. My kids ate my waffle fries before I could get the camper leveled. Later I sat down with the half rack of ribs and they were hearty-portioned. The dry kind, but still melt-in-your mouth and won't get you too messy except for extra bbq sauce that came with. A-1! I'd go back in a flash. read more