I had the loaded tater tots and my husband had the three meat platter , Fantastic food, nice…read moreoutdoor seating great service .

Everyone recommended this place but my husband was craving Walleye, not BBQ. He checked the menu…read moreand sure enough they had Walleye. We made it an early dinner so not too many people. We sat ourselves and the server behind the bar came around, greeted us and took our drink orders. My husband asked if he could order a Walleye filet and they accommodated; he got mashed potatoes and salad for his sides. I ordered The Mayor salad (truly enough food for two) The Walleye was cooked perfectly, and it was delicious. My husband asked for them to heat up the potatoes, unfortunately they were luke warm at best. My salad was a large salad topped with brisket, smoked turkey, bacon and a chicken wing. My husband and I split the chicken wing, it was crispy, but almost too crispy. In the fryer a bit too long. The brisket was a bit dry, but the smoked turkey was perfect. There were two hard boiled eggs, so if you are eating just protein and vegetables this is is your order. There were a lot of jalapenos on it, and lots of crisp greens. I would order it again, but most likely split it with someone. The service was great. While we were there it was getting crowded. This was the second restaurant that we went to where there was only one person taking orders. Fortunately, she had someone running the food out because she was also tending bar, along with the food runner. Although we were not neglected, it would have been better for them if there were more on staff. We'll definitely be back on our next visit.

Stopped here with family. Nice ambiance, quick service. Food was delicious. Ribs were smoked just…read moreright. Not fall of the bone but came off easy. Their home Made sauces were good.

Great little bbq joint in Walker. We had quick and enjoyable service although we did stop in just…read moreten minutes after opening so there was only a couple other groups in there. The build your own mac & cheese bowl was awesome. The sides for my husband's sandwich were plentiful. The rustic vibe is fun too. We had a GIANT wood slab table & there is plenty of pig decor too! Squeals ;) Will definitely be back if we're up north again.

best hot lunches in wadena for sure. walked in and out with a hot lunch in less than 5 minute…read more great food, real food. thank you guys for caring about what the community eats.

Great service great food thank you quality and good nice owner homeown business smoked brisketread more

Small town restaurant, with attentive service and a full menu. Appetizers were delicious and prime…read morerib was decent. Good prices.

The ribs were good. Baked potatoes should be hot, soft and fluffy not cool and hard. The cod…read morefillets were not fully cooked. the fish was cool, very firm and a little "slippery", definitely undercooked. Service was OK. A

Ribs weren't fresh but rather frozen or refrigerated and warmed before serving…read more At least the last time I was there the restroom was filthy. They should hang a sign stating "We aim to please. You aim too please!" With that you can imagine what it smelled like.

Quirky little bar restaurant, a bit off the main highway, but worth the drive. The burgers and…read morefries were tasty and served hot. Our server was very informative about the history and got to meet owner and tell him we enjoyed finding the place and our food.

We stopped here thinking it was a restaurant, but it's actually a small-town grocery store with a…read moreBBQ corner selling a few to-go items. The BBQ smelled great, but the food options were limited. As for the grocery side, selection was about what you'd expect in a small town--basic staples and a few local products, but not a wide variety. Staff was polite, but it wasn't quite what we were looking for when we stopped.

We try to stop in when we're in the area. They are only open 9-12 on Sundays. The omelette patties…read moreare good. These are hashbrowns, egg and sausage ground into a patty. I also like the Hawaiian beef sticks. The prices of brats really have gone up in price, and you must read labels as practically everything has monosodium glutinate (MSG) in it. Yuck! We like the strawberry, blueberry and apple bread by the register as its good toasted or made into French toast. They also have a location in Wadena. Disappointing as Chorizo is only in sausage link form. Most people like it bulk like hamburger.

Bottom Line: Same excellent food & customer service as when…read moreJr's No. 19 BBQ were located at Crosslake American Legion. This is the best BBQ I've found in the lake region of the north woods or anywhere else in the state for that matter. Their U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Company desserts are not to be missed. Top Line: Dine-in dinner at Jr's "new digs" in the old Brick House Pizza building in Brainerd delivered well smoked meats, tasty sides, and wondrous desserts. Decor is tasteful and a solid step or three above most BBQ or pizza joints. Subdued color palette, spacious seating, and stone fireplace contributed to casual laid-back ambiance. Space was easily quiet enough for casual conversation, since most folks were doing take out orders & not populating the tables or booths. My dining partner had the chopstick chicken salad of romaine lettuce, Mandarin orange sections, tomatoes, walnuts, & chow mein noodles topped with lots of grilled chicken & an Asian dressing. Portion was generous, to say the least. I ordered a smoked brisket plate with a couple sides of choice (baked beans & cole slaw for me), oversized dinner bun, & their great BBQ sauce. Iced sweet tea came with refills. I split the house baked bun to make a brisket sandwich. Owner felt brisket was over cooked (which I didn't detect), so was generous to add a couple bones of their delightful pork ribs as compensation. Special cred for the puffy bun! Very light & tender interior of brioche weight, while having a toothsome texture. But the slightly crusty top and bottom easily handled my heavy handedness with BBQ sauce to keep the sandwich intact, even when drenched with the tangy slightly sweet sauce. Brisket was distinctly smoked & literally fall apart tender. Even the bark on the burnt ends parts of the portion were pliable & toothy (vs dried out & crunchy). There was plenty of brisket for the sandwich & a bit more. Ribs, plus leftover sides, came home for lunch tomorrow. Sides were solid on taste & texture. Cole slaw was crispy & well loaded with somewhat tame dressing. Bowl of beans had bits of smoked meat (brisket?) intermingled with the tasty beans. Portions of both were generous, which seems to be a repeating theme with Jr's. Dessert cheesecake was substantial while the filling had a surprisingly light texture for something with that much heft. The lightness kept it from weighing you down after a full meal. Flavor from my Caramel Chocolate Macchiato cheesecake punched well above its weight & remained impactful to the last bite. The dominant coffee flavor ran strong but didn't overwhelm the chocolate crumb crust completely. Nice balance! Their cookies at 2-for-a-buck are a "steal of the century" contender due to the very low cost for chocolate chip cookies with a butter rich & complex flavor profile that has some unusual notes coming into play. So if you're in the Brainerd area on vacation or attending a BIR event check out the gang at Jr's No. 19 BBQ at the old Brick House Pizza location for some great BBQ and cheesecake. If you're a pizza fiend or in need some baked goods, they may still be your huckleberry du jour.

Brisket plate was a small portion and a little dry. Will not come back…read more Overpriced for what it is and nothing special.

We love their pulled pork sandwich and fresh fries. I've never been disappointed. Their ice cream…read morecones are also good. They let you choose which bbq sauce you want and it's served on the side. My husband like the bite sauce (medium) and I like the big bite (hottest). We've eaten about everything they serve and it's all great!

We managed to nab one of the few seats while we waited in line to order for about 30 minutes. I…read moreordered lemon pepper wings and fries. My husband ordered their weekend special, BBQ pulled pork sandwich and fries. We waited patiently for an hour for our food. I thought those would be easy orders and get us out faster. WRONG. I picked them up in a paper bag at the counter, rather than a tray. (Maybe because the cook did not want the her to see what was being served). Where is the cook's pride? The fries were so soggy with oil, it looked like they had been boiled rather than fried. Discusting. The wings were so over-seasoned, it was like eating the spice directly from the can. Had to throw them, could only handle 2. ( Yes I tried to wipe off the seasoning from the wings). Also I was surprised how small the wings were. My frozen ones from the grocery store are bigger. The pulled pork was bland, and the amount of bbq sauce given on the side, was not enough. So disappointing. We paid restaurant prices for unedible food. No this is NOT a Diner. There was no table service. No one filling water, etc., yet they have the nerve to ask for a tip when you order. I tipped, just because of what might be done to my food if I didn't. When the food was opened at our table, there was no one to show the greasy slimy fries to, due to the line of people crammed into that little building. I would of had to push people out of the way to reach the small counter. At that point, it just wasn't worth it.

The food is wonderful. Smoked Mac and cheese is amazing. The smoked burgers are delicious. We…read morehaven't had a dish we haven't loved. Chad also catered a wedding for us and the food and service was excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Amazing food and always fast even during tall timber days! Kind people, seems well kept as far as…read morecleanliness!

Amazing food. Great service. The Ambiance is great for people who love sports and don't mind…read morenoise. I appreciate the late hours of being open. I also appreciate the owner is present many days, and is sociable. Thank you. You also have the best Thanksgiving dinner around. Highly recommend people check it out and perhaps get some to go!

Always packed at the Iron Horse. Bring your appetite and prepare to have a great time!read more