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    John Hardy's Bar-B-Q

    3.4 (121 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
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    Michael H.

    When I moved to Minnesota over 19 years ago, being from Texas, I didn't expect to find good southern BBQ. Then my wife introduced me to John Hardy's, and we've been regulars ever since. It's SO good, the brisket has a beautiful smoke ring, the ribs are excellent and so are all the other menu items. I love the garlic bread they serve while you wait. The service is always good, the restaurant is always clean, and I leave there stuffed and without hurting the wallet. It's a Rochester gem - if you haven't been, get there quick!

    Brisket, pulled pork and ribs special.

    By far one of my favorite places to eat in Rochester , always good , the pulled pork is to die for and service is always great.

    James M.

    Last time we went here it was very good. This time portions were good but The flavor was not there. Everything was kind of bland. Would I go back? I'm not sure. There's a lot of other places to try

    Combo Meal, sliced ham, pork sausage, green beans, baked potatoe, sour crean, frozen butter. Everything was cold. Everything!
    Kimberley P.

    This was the absolute worst restaurant we ate at in Rochester, Minnesota. Everything was served cold. The restaurant was cold. Granted its winter but you would think the restaurant would be warm. Nope. The food was over cooked, greasy, the bbq items tasted of lighter fluid, the baked potatoes we old, they looked and tasted like they were day old, they were so cold that the frozen package butter wouldn't melt. the sides belong in a pig trough disgusting. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone under any circumstance. As we were leaving this establishment, the heavyset cashier was on the phone taking another compliant. He/Him/their choice told the person on the phone to call back and speak with the manager. I guess it wasn't just us this night. Poor service all around. Hope this helps anyone looking for BBQ and what not to eat.

    Brisket and round steak sandwich.
    Mara B.

    Really great wings and coleslaw. Hubs liked brisket sandwich and crinkle cut fries. I'll try the Jojos next time. We will be back! Sauce is spicy yet strong sweet spices. Not sure I care for it. Had the medium.

    Ethan T.

    The Hardy's Nachos are piled high and absolutely delicious! I chose to get brisket on my order. The heat from the spicy cheese sauce, onions, and jalapeños was a great combination. I was a bit disappeared that there's no cornbread on the menu. Also, no desserts either. I'd still come back again to try other menu items.

    Great special for February 2019

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    Great food! We've been coming here for decades and will every time we are close. The service is warm and knowledgeable.

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    I always get the ham plate is always tender and tasty fries always taste like they were cooked just for me

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    the worse bbq ever had , waste of 27 dollars food Unfinished , only good thing was our service from the server older women

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    Service was awesome, he was a one man show! The food not so much, we should have left when they set doughy wet garlic bread on the table.

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    Lots of idiots with no appreciation for reasonable bbq. This place has very good basics.

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    Phenomenal. Loved their hottest sauce, still upset I didn't buy a bottle while I was there.

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    7 years ago

    The food was fantastic I had the pork and beef over John Hardy's potatoes. The sauces and food was excellent

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    Good BBQ large portions fast service all in all a great experience would go there again.

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