First post here on this new adventure is one of the very best places that I crave often but don't…read moremake the trek to enough. If you're in the area of Hanover or Monticello, or even if you're not, make sure you do yourself a favor and get to @bigborebbqco for some of what our table was crushing tonight: Pork belly burnt ends(pro tip these are good cold from the fridge later too) Brisket Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese Brussel sprouts and do not sleep on the Baked beans(new must) If you want a bit of everything the Barbecue sundae is the perfect thing to get. This place is a must to add to your list. If you go, you gotta try the pork belly burnt ends. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Amazing BBQ spot! I'm not even a huge fan of BBQ, and this is now my new favorites!…read more Get here early to beat the rush! They do not take reservations, but the place is huge and fun spot to grab a drink to hang out before your meal. MUST TRYS: Burnt ends, brisket, Mac n Cheese, and loaded queso fries! You will not be mad about these flavors! So delicious! Pass on the chips and pico, it was a small portion for the price and nothing special about it. Also pass on the cheese curds because they're cubed shape, and if you're like me, I just don't think these taste as good as a traditional curd!

A freind and I drove out to Buddy Boy from Hopkins and let me tell you, it is worth the drive. The…read moreburnt ends alone made it all worth it. Best burnt ends I've had in Minnesota hands down. Brisket was a bit dry, beans were good but a bit watery, and Mac and cheese wasn't real creamy, but burnt ends alone make it all worth it. Service was great as our server was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of, and the restaurant itself is really nice, pretty, and clean on the inside. I would highly recommend this place to anyone craving solid BBQ in the twin cities.

This was the worst BBQ food we have ever tasted! Not sure what the pale gray brisket even was but…read moreit tasted bland with way too much gristle. Not even the watered down BBQ sauce could make it edible. Then the 4-bean side was mixed with old disgusting shreds of mystery meat which led to stomach cramps that night. Will not be back!!

Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse - fitting! From the moment we opened our car door, the smoky smell…read morepulled you right in. The food was so fresh and delicious, and the portion sizes were great. I especially loved the open kitchen concept...it was neat to watch them prepare the line-up of meats! I loved reading the "testament" in the entryway. The story of Jimmie and Iris was so sweet, and I appreciated how their legacy is carried throughout the restaurant, especially in the sauce lineup. I ordered the two-meat combo with ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. I paired them with "Dixie Red" which was my fav! For sides, the platter came with a cornbread muffin and it was so good I ended up ordering a second (Oops). It had what tasted like a butter or honey butter drizzle and YIKES it was dangerously good. The employees were super friendly and helpful. One in particular greeted every single person coming in and leaving. Loved that. You just don't see that kind of service as often anymore. The restaurant itself was very clean, with plenty of seating available. Fun fact, they also have a food truck, which gives me hope since the location isn't super close to home. Maybe I'll catch them around town, or even bring them in for one of the employee events I help lead!

From the moment you walk in, the smell of good food and BBQ smoke hits you. Absolutely divine! The…read moremenu isn't crazy big, which is great since that means they can focus! All of the food we got was hot and very fresh tasting. A good selection of sauces available on the table too. You can see the wood pile right inside the store, as well as the smokers, they have an open view kitchen, so you can see the pitmasters working on the food. Very fun to watch! If you love BBQ, this place is definitely worth it to check out. Be warned, you WILL leave smelling like BBQ...which is NOT a bad thing!

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!

With the permanent closure of Vic's Rib Cage in Monticello, Scotty's becomes our top choice among…read morethe 17 BBQ joints that we have visited in the Gopher State. We strongly recommend that you go early lest you run the risk of finding your favorite meat or side already sold out! $88.45 purchased a full rack of ribs (membrane on), 1/2 lb. each of brisket (fatty end) and pulled pork, sides of coleslaw and mac 'n cheese, and 3 orders of hush puppies. The brisket is solid, with pronounced bark and a salt/pepper based flavor profile that is classic central Texas. The lightly seasoned ribs, which also call central Texas to mind, separated cleanly at the bite, and may be eaten by themselves or with a dollop of the house mustard sauce. The latter is one of 3 sauces that are straight out of the Carolinas, the others being Lexington and East Carolina. All 3 are excellent, but the mustard sauce rivals the best of South Carolina. We recommend that you use the pulled pork, which is fine on its own, as a platform to sample all 3 sauces. The 3 sides were also top-notch. The coleslaw is a clean, fresh bite that works well to cleanse the palate as you move from one meat to the next. The mac 'n cheese is excellent, and we became addicted to the hush puppies, which we would rate far and away the best in the state. We look forward to the whole hog and house made banana pudding on our next visit. Because service is vulnerable to bad weather, always check their facebook page before setting out to make sure that they will be opening.

Scotty's is just off the beaten path. A small business that cooks until the all the meat is gone…read more So get there early!! We ordered the Brisket, with mac and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies, banana pudding, chocolate brownie, and last strawberry lemonade. One with alcohol and one without. We loved it and I know you will too.

I have been meaning to try 3rd Street Tavern's brunch for some time now and finally made it today…read more Started our meal with a loaded bloody and upgraded to the spicy version. It was wonderful! Comes with lots of fixings and a beer chaser. For my meal I ordered the avocado toast and it came with a side of crispy hashbrowns. It was less busy than expected on a Sunday morning so our food came very fast. I will return to try some other items on the brunch menu.

Had the jambalaya pasta, fried pickles, cheese curds, and short ribs Kaylee is a great server and…read morevery hospitable.

Fish fry day! We met family here for lunch today and ordered the fish special. I enjoyed the fish…read moreit had a nice light batter and tasted very good. Got tater tots as side, husband got the fries, coleslaw was good. We really could have shared a meal we brought home enough for lunch/dinner tomorrow. Would suggest Smokey's fish.

The moment you walk in the door you're enthralled by the smell of smoked meat!…read more We had 3 different kinds of the wings- plain, gold sauce & buffalo! Some of the best wings I've had. The combo of smoked & grilled = perfection. The brisket cheesesteak was massive & brisket is full of flavor. The atmosphere Is what you expect from a classic bbq spot. We had a great experience & the quality & prices are on point.

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.

This is a neighborhood gem. The food was delicious with a nice variety of beer and drinks…read more We went during the week so it wasn't crowded and we were served right away. Looking forward to taking my husband there!

Great BBQ and burgers, nice beer and whiskey list. Family…read morefriendly. Nice staff, plenty of parking. We've done takeout and eat in, always a pleasant experience.