Great BBQ north of Yellowstone National Park! We were driving north of Yellowstone National Park, on the main route between Garner and Bozeman. Out of nowhere, we saw signs for Follow Yer Nose BBQ in Emigrant MT. We were expecting "good enough". We found excellent"! The brisket was tender and juicy and very well flavored with a little bit of crust. Pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Smoked sausage was lightly charred and full of herbs and spices. Fries were hot and crispy. Sauces on-the-side ran the gamut from mild to fiery. The line was long, and it moved quickly. There's a lot of covered outdoor seating, in addition to indoor seating. Lots of fun stuff on the walls and corny jokes. Staff was friendly. This was a great discovery, 30 miles north of Gardiner. And they have a food-truck smack-dab in the middle of Gardiner, too. If you want a tip, look for a restaurant with a full parking lot for guaranteed good food. My my my. read more

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During out nine day trip across four states, we were treated to several truly wonderful memorable meals. Outside of the $400 bespoke omakase sushi we had in SLC, the food here at Follow Yer Nose came in second...and only just barely! A friend of mine noticed on social media that we were staying in the (very) near vicinity (practically across the street), and insisted we give this place a shot. I haven't seen him in person for several years, but apparently, he is a VERY good friend, because...whoo-wee! Fantastic pulled pork, sausages, and sides, all liberally soaked in various flavors of in-house BBQ sauces that I desperately tried to find bottles of to purchase and take back home with me. Sadly, that wasn't an option at the time, which means that my wife and I will be regularly courting the idea of a 12-hour drive to return here. Get here early, queue up, order what you will from the (rapidly diminishing) board behind the counter, and you'll be served some of the best brisket you've ever had, practically before you've had a chance to snag a table and sit down! Prices are excellent for the portion size and quantity, although we ended up ordering a bit extra, to tide us over on the long drive home (spoiler alert: it didn't survive the journey; it was long gone before then!). read more

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Stayed in the area for one week and ate here three times! Casual spot with outside tables, weekly bands which added to the ambiance with mouth watering BBQ! Service was relaxed and friendly read more

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Randomly saw signs for this place on a long roadtrip and my god are we glad we stopped. Absolutely gorgeous views- nice draft and canned beers. Really enjoyed my pulled pork sandwhich. My husband said this was by far the best brisket and rack he had in all of Montana and Wyoming. Great spot read more

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My husband and I stopped on our way back from Yellowstone and I am SO glad we did! Such a fun place with great bbq! read more

Follow Yer Nose BBQ - Brisket with burnt end baked beans, pasta salad and smoked turkey! - Barbeque Near Me - Emigrant, Montana

Best Brisket and Smoked Turkey ANYWHERE! And I've had my share in Texas! AWESOME SMOKE USING REAL WOOD- not pellets!Make sure you order enough for the next day if you're traveling! We ordered enough smoked turkey that we were able to have lunch on our way home to Seattle. My only complaint- You weren't open in Gardiner when we were there last week so we had to stop at your main location in Emigrant. Brisket is fork tender and smoked to perfection. Pasta salad & beans are delicious as well. Oh, and they like Vets! The bakery next door has the perfect bread for those sandwiches by the way. THANKS GUYS!!!! read more

Yum!!! Being from Texas, I know BBQ and the smoked turkey was DELICIOUS on multiple occasions! The baked deans too! read more

We are from Kansas City and we know good BBQ. This restaurant was recommended by a friend and it was spot on! We had the spare ribs (magnificent) and beans (great). I had the turkey (simply delicious/and not too salty) and the collard greens. It was such a good meal in a perfect setting. Thank you-thank you. We liked it so much we ordered different things for tomorrow nights dinner with friends. read more

I don't know how we've lived in the area for so long and are just finding out about Follow Yer Nose. We stopped in on our way home from Gardiner and I'm glad we did. Definitely one of the best bbq spots I've had on this side of the state! The brisket was smoked to perfection-great flavor and not dry at all. There's nothing I despise more than a dry, chewy brisket. My husband isn't typically a fan of pork ribs and he loved these! They were falling off the rib just like real bbq should. The sides were good, we had baked beans and mac & cheese, but they don't compare to the flavor you get from the bbq meats. I'm usually a sauce girly but it wasn't needed here. I actually think the sauces took too much away from the smokiness of the meat. The peppa sauce though...so good! Everyone we interacted with was very friendly. It was a great time overall with a very laid back, local vibe. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Astonishingly good food! I am still thinking about my brisket sandwich several days later. And the funfetti cookie was amazing.

Food was terrific. Brisket had great crust, moist and a terrific smoky flavor. The baked beans were a terrific add on along with the ranch coleslaw. Been wanting to come here for a long time after trying their food truck a few times. Definitely worth it! read more

I finally stopped by to see if the reviews were accurate (i.e., great bbq). Yep. Really good brisket, the sauces are excellent and even the pickles are surprisingly good. Only downside... No coke zero. read more

Follow Yer Nose BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Emigrant, Montana

Great little BBQ place in the Emigrant Montana area. Excellent service. Great food. The back area is a very nice scenic area.

The best BBQ around, doesn't compare to any other bbq we've had in MT. We love eating outside on the patio, everyone is always so friendly as well! We catered them a couple years ago for our wedding & everyone loved it. We used to live up the road and would get it all the time- we live two hours away now (sad) but, make the trip back there every so often to visit & always grab a bite! read more

The food here is phenomenal. Alex helped us decide on what to get and she was great. We almost passed the place because it's so small but definitely recommend this for anybody in town.-Emigrant, Montana You will not be disappointed.. Sitting outside in a nice breeze with these views just made it even better. read more

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Awesome place. Friendly people, good food and a great place to sit outside. Had a pulled pork sandwich, beans and collard greens.

Seek this place out! Travel to Montana JUST FOR THIS! It's a fair drive from Montana's most populated areas, but it's well worth it, especially considering the price. I was introduced by a local and have since spent a cumulative total of about 12 hours traveling just to share this spot with family and friends. Everything on the menu exceeds expectations, the staff are friendly, and there's truly only one place in the world where you can enjoy such incredible food in such a scenic setting. Savor the barbecue while you take in those mountains. read more

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Everything we were able to get was great, but it's 1 1/2 from closing time and they were pretty much out of everything. We were able to get pulled pork, beans, and bread, that was it. I know it's summer and all, but this wasn't the weekend, we're talking a Wednesday night. We were staying in Paradise Valley, so after a day in the park, it was nice to not to have to eat at a touristy spot in Gardiner or drive all the way back to Livingston, it's just a bummer that we couldn't try more of their offerings. The food came out quick after we ordered, which should be no surprise since it's all made, so that helped. The seating was pretty limited, so we just took it back home to eat. read more

Run, do not walk to this authentic BBQ joint in the middle of nowhere. I've eaten BBq all over the country including brisket from some of the best joints in Texas. And I may sound crazy, but the brisket here is on par if not superior to Texas style brisket. The smoke flavor, smoke ring and tenderness were absolutely amazing. I think beef over all in MT is just of a higher quality and the pit-master here knows what he is doing. I had the beans as a side and they were good but nothing to write home about. Tons of character and smoke encompass this place. Sadly won't be able to return anytime soon but I highly recommend giving it a try. Apologies, no pics. Did not last long enough to grab a few. read more

When I'm home in Paradise Valley, my family always prioritizes a trip to Follow Yer Nose. Delicious pulled pork, even better ribs, fantastic sauces, and above all, kind people. They do run out of things (understandable), so get there early to get exactly what you want. So glad they came to Emigrant! read more

This was recommended to us as a "must try" while in MT. I'm glad we stopped! We've tried different bbq spots throughout the US and this is one of the best we've ever had. The whole set up of the place was fun. It has cool outdoor seating, lights, and good country music playing. I tried the brisket, sausage, loaded pasta salad, and coleslaw. My wife tried the dancing ned and she enjoyed it. I'd recommend everyone should at minimum try the brisket and loaded pasta salad. Bonus tip - they own the bakery nextdoor too. The cinnamon roll was out of this world for dessert and the chocolate pecan toffee cookie was a close second. read more

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There was a line when we went there on a Thursday night at 7pm, so we waited about 45 minutes. I think it was due to a popular singer having a concert next door. We ordered a couple of drinks at the bar as we waited. The cider was good. I nice lady/local in front of us recommended the Brisket so we had to get that. I thought it was good but a bit too fatty for me; over 50% of what we got. We also had the pulled pork, half a chicken (that's the only thing my child would eat, and unfortunately, they didn't have children portions), collard greens, and beans. Meats fell off the bone, beans were sweet, greens were greens. I'm not a fan of benches, but that's the only seating option. It's a fun atmosphere with a good vibe. read more

Follow Yer Nose BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Emigrant, Montana

My group and I stopped here on our way back from Yellowstone and had a blast! The food was great and the service was spectacular. Patricia and the gang made the whole experience so much fun. The view od the mountains was also to die for. Will definitely be returning the next time we're in town. read more

Amazing spot for BBQ!!! Actually, one of my fave spots now for BBQ anywhere in the US. I eat BBQ mostly in TN and can say that this spot beats many. We went here 3 times in 2 days!!! Staff is so friendly. The restaurant itself is on an outdoor patio with table seating. We ate the pulled pork, ribs, sausage, and brisket. Sides - greens, cole slaw, and garlic bread. Everything was so tasty. Best greens I've had in a long time. Cole slaw wasn't overly seasoned with creaminess/mayo. All the meat was smoked so well with such a great flavor. read more

So I went to FYN for lunch while staying at the Chico Springs Resort--less than 10 minutes away. Very unremarkable experience. I got one of the daily specials--chicken thigh sandwich. The ciabatta role was excellent, the chicken was ok, nothing special. Then I looked at the reviews and person after person (seemingly all from Texas) said this was the best barbecue in the state of Montana. I started wondering what I missed. Then I got back to my chalet and found out we were having FYN catered in for dinner. I tried the ribs and the chicken and the beef brisket--oh my! This place is the real deal. Highly recommended! read more

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Service was super friendly, food was excellent. Get there early because they run out of meats like turkey. Good atmosphere as well.

I don't know when or if I will ever return to this edge of the park since Yellowstone has different entrance areas but I want to highly recommend follow your nose. It is excellent barbecue. They have pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and all sorts of sides. It's excellent food taste just like the southern barbecue or Texas style barbecue. Of course someone who knows the difference will know better but close enough for me. I was fortunate to meet with these wonderful people. I met on my rafting trip and we all agreed that the food was fantastic. The lady working in the window was really polite and nice. The guy was a little bit rude but the lady was super nice and the food was excellent. If you're looking for good food in this area, this is a good restaurant and I've also recommended another to help people out. Have a wonderful trip!!! read more

We stopped by this place on our way back from Yellowstone. Amazing. We got there about 6pm on a Saturday night and the menu was slim I am sure due to selling out most of their offerings. We split the baby back ribs, beans and candied jalapeños. All are a must. The ribs were done to perfection. The beans were perfectly cooked with a sweet flavor and the candied jalapeños with their subtle heat was a welcomed surprise. Cold beer on tap and their sauces were a nice variety. Stop here if you can! read more

Follow Yer Nose BBQ - A full order of Baby Back Ribs, 6 oz of beans and the jalapeños. - Barbeque Near Me - Emigrant, Montana

Came here for a friend's birthday back in April and ordered the brisket, the ribs, a few different sides and got 4 bags of their beef jerky. The brisket was soooo good and the ribs were no different. We loved the jerky so much that when we got home and finished the bags, I called them up and ordered 10lbs of it to be sent to me in Michigan. Their customer service is impeccable. I was floored at how they handled part of the shipping issue I had that wasn't their fault. They handled it with so much care, without me even asking. I can't recommend this place enough. If you're in town and you want some good bbq or even if you're out of town and you want the best, most tender beef jerky you've ever had, look no further. Thank you so much for the kindness and great, food and amazing customer service you provided. I'll be back when I'm in town and will be ordering more jerky when I run out. read more

The bbq here is so good, the beer is cold and the views are gorgeous! What else do you need.. if we are ever back in the area we will for sure be stopping by. read more

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We loved the bbq at follow yer nose. Super friendly and helpful staff. Rustic and low key ambiance with a nice back drop. If they suggest something, you should take their advice on a special (they are trying to help you). If you go later in the evening, chances are the popular items will be sold out. Our favorite meat was the baby back ribs and our favorite side was the collared greens. They have a plethora of sauces, of which we preferred the vinegar based ones. A must visit if you are in the area and are craving bbq! read more

Follow Yer Nose BBQ - Baby back ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Emigrant, Montana

Best BBQ I've had! Every dish is delicious, the ribs, brisket, slaw, collard greens, everything! They had some live music the time we went. It was so delicious that we came back the next day! If you like BBQ, it's a must try! Recommend stopping by if you're going to Yellowstone! read more

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We ended up making three stops in 2 days here! Note that they are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. So we had brisket and sausage for dinner with their ciabatta bread. And they have 5 types of bbq sauce! The next day we had pulled pork with their baked beans and their "Clint Eastwood" huckleberry/limeade. Yum. We found out they were making burnt ends, so the Hubbs went back at 5pm to get a pound of those with the slaw, the pasta salad and more beans. We really ate well that night (and leftovers for later!) What really impressed me were the people. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and willing to talk (when not slammed!). It's a popular place. And the patio is lovely. They are dog-friendly. read more

Authentic, delicious, and perfectly presented barbecue plus happy and engaged owners and staff in a highly unlikely setting on the way to (or from) Yellowstone NP. What a great place for tasty BBQ. read more

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I came here at 5pm and there was barely anyone here. Then about 20 minutes later it was packed and there was a line, so I recommend getting here a little bit before then. Also, it's better to come earlier so things aren't sold out when you arrive. There is no indoor seating but there is some shaded outdoor tables. I ordered the brisket sandwich ($12), a side of coleslaw ($3) and a whiskey peach cider ($9.50). The brisket sandwich was so fatty and juicy and the brisket itself was very good. The coleslaw was good to cut through the fattiness of the brisket. They have four different kinds of sauces that you can try; my favorite was their signature one which was slightly sweet and tangy and my second favorite was their spicy one whose name I forgot. This is located in a small area of shops and the buildings make you feel like you're back in the wild wild west! read more

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Great spot for a casual meal following a day in the Paradise Valley. Kind servers and a beautiful location.

Brisket sandwich was perfectly done. so good we got one to-go Ribs are pretty good. Sides are excellent (we got beans, greens, and slaw) Service is great and it's clear that passion is put into every bite. If I'm in Livingston or Gardiner again will be stopping by read more

While on our family vacation, we stayed in Emigrant and stumbled upon Follow Yer Nose. The BBQ was delicious, but my favorites were the smoked turkey and the baked beans. My daughter ordered the chicken and it was huge. (She enjoyed leftovers several days later.). Their signage paid homage to Virginians and Georgians and we are from Virginia and my daughter lives in Savannah and is married to a native Georgia. read more

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The food is so good- meat, sides, drinks, all of it. So quick and easy. Great to sit outside. Cute space inside too.

Awesome delicious cool atmosphere on ears barbecue dog friendly grass area great. Can't wait to eat straight sides beans read more

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