Had the smoked jumbo wings here today for lunch. This is one of the things they they are known for…read moreand I can see why. They were extremely tasted. I opted for the standard buffalo toss and did not regret it. It's not cheap, but for the quality and quantity I think it's worth it. For me it was plenty for a lunch without any sort of side. I got a house ipa to wash it down and it was decent but not my fav. My friend had the smoked Rueben sandwhich and enjoyed it. Service was good, ambiance on the outdoor patio was nice, and overall had a very positive experience here.

We decided to eat at Northbound for dinner on a bustling Independence Day Eve at 7PM. Walking up to…read morethe restaurant, it seemed like there would be a small wait, but luckily for us, a table just opened up as we walked through the doors. Even with how busy the place was, I didn't find the service to be too slow. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. Cheese Curds ($12.50) - Interesting curds. They're covered and fried in a leavened waffle batter, which gives a more airy type of crisp on the outside. It's more robust than normal cheese curd batter, but has that lighter and softer waffle crunch. The texture inside is right in between being soft and gooey but has enough firmness for a slight squeaky behavior. I actually don't prefer this texture - I massively prefer one extreme or the other, either completely squeaky, or completely softened and melted. The curds are all separated with some mini batter nubs spread around for extra crunch. The curds comes with a ranch dip that has fresh herbs in buttermilk and for some reason reminds me of thousand island in taste. (4/5) 18-hr Porketta ($17.50) + Fries Upgrade (+$2.50) - This is a very simple sandwich with Northbound's famous 18 hour porketta, some Swiss cheese melted on top, and finally some softened sliced onion in a brioche bun. The porketta is essentially pulled pork and is lean with basically no fat. It's seasoned well with a good fennel and spiced aroma The flavors are quite pronounced and while the pork is relatively tender for the cut, some fat would do some major justice. The fries are mediocre. They are clearly hand cut and fried in house, but they are a little underfried since the interiors are firm rather than fluffy and they are floppy in texture. Meh. The porketta comes with a sauce that's fruity, tangy, and acidic. It's surprisingly great for the cheese curds since the curds are so heavy and fatty. (4/5) Overall I found the food at Northbound to be good enough but nothing particularly outstanding. I certainly don't think it was worth the 45 minute round trip drive. but I wouldn't mind eating there again if I happened to be in the area in the future. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5 Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

Ordered the party pack through Uber Eats. The ribs were a bit tough and had no seasoning. The…read morechicken and pulled pork, as well as the mac and cheese, were somewhat dried out like they'd been sitting on a buffet table for too long. Will definitely not be ordering from here again

I live 2 blocks away and had never made the trip. At first glance it's a neighborhood Famous Daves…read moreand...that's pretty much right. The vibe is as generic "America! BBQ!" as you can get. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, though. It's counter service so you order, grab your drink, take a seat, and wait for your food. We got the "Chopped Chick'n" platter and a brisket platter. The chicken was extremely tender and well seasoned. By far the best thing on the table. The tangy slaw was really good, too. Not too saucy, good texture, and light. The cornbread was not my favorite. Very northern; overly sweet and pretty dry. The crispy edges were great. The brisket was really disappointing. It was over-rendered and really dry. If fell apart (good) because every bit of the intramuscular fat had cooked out (bad). I think they just don't get enough traffic to cook them fresh so the ones from the morning dry out in the warmer all day. I think this is a better option than Famous Daves for larger groups r corporate events but would probably just go somewhere else or smoke something at home instead.

They have the best brisket! The brisket sandwich was amazing! The service was fantastic! The…read morerestaurant itself is very nice and cozy.

We were craving bbq and I've been seeing posts on Instagram about this restaurant, so we had to…read morecheck it out. Thirty minutes outside of the metro, it's the only restaurant on the highway, you cant miss it. They have a nice covered patio and uncovered area. The restaurant is pretty inside, giving me the rustic and modern barnominium feels. We ordered big portions to share like family style.

LOVED my pulled pork sandwich and Jimmy beans! It was so fun to try each of the different…read moreflavorful BBQ sauces; my fav was Southern Gal. Super casual with cafeteria style ordering. It was quick and perfect for a quick lunch hour.

Just went for the first time last night! Was originally going to Texas Roadhouse, but they were…read morequeuing for over an hour for 2 people, so I decided to try something new. I saw people talking about the brisket and ribs so I knew what I wanted to try walking in. When we got up to the register, they were SOLD OUT of brisket and ribs. When we were told that, the people behind us just turned around and left. However, the lady taking our order was super nice about it and suggested some other items for us to try. In its place, we ordered the brisket burnt ends and pulled pork. I also got the creamy cole slaw, Mac and cheese, and fries. All the sides were SO good. Our actual food was good as well. The pulled pork comes out with no sauce so you can put however much you personally like. The burnt ends did have sauce, and it's on the sweeter side, so it would pair well with the friends or Mac and cheese. I'd definitely come back to try the brisket and ribs, but for now, I'd have to ding off a star for being out of their most popular items by 6PM.

Had the pulled pork sandwich and the two-meat meal with brisket and pulled pork--everything was…read moredelicious. A wonderfully friendly lady helped me place my order, and when I mentioned that my wife needed gluten-free options, the cook (who I assume is also the owner) came out and was incredibly helpful. Good people making good food--what more can you ask for? If you need anything gluten-free, be sure to mention it when ordering. They were very accommodating. Just note that the hamburger buns are not gluten-free.

We got it to go on Friday around dinner time. Everything was great! Wife had the pulled pork…read moresandwich and not only was delicious, they were smart with the packing by putting a meat in a tub and bun separate so you didn't end up with a soggy mess (good thinking). I had smoked chicken wings and jalepeno cheese sausage and both were very very good. We both got mac and cheese and fries, which we liked. We have lived in Eagan for a long time and always wanted to try and I am glad we have tried it now. Wife picked it up and said the place was nice and clean inside and she was able to pack up our own sauces. Cost was great for how much food you get too. We will definitely be coming back!

Don't know what magic the pulled on the fry's but they were some of the crispiest I've had in my…read morelife. The half rack of ribs was fantastic, juicy and tender. Also had the collard greens which were great. Good stuff.

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

Myself and two friends enjoyed us some Smokestack Express today, and I have to say we were…read moreimpressed. I stopped in and picked up lunch for all of us, and everything was perfect. The brisket sandwich, ribs, chicken sandwich, mac and cheese, and baked beans were all perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. Justine helped me over the phone while I was trying to figure out lunch plans. I was actually headed to another restaurant when I found out halfway there that they were closed on Mondays. I had to switch gears quickly, and that's when I found Smokestack Express. Justine was extremely helpful, friendly, and patient. She made the ordering process easy and was genuinely pleasant to talk to. The food would have been enough to bring me back, but her attitude and professionalism made the experience even better. I can see why this business is successful. Great food combined with great people is a winning combination. Thanks, Smokestack Express, for saving my butt today. You've definitely gained a new customer.

Overall, good flavors but felt it was more on the dry side. Price point and quantity is a good…read moreprice point. Will back back again.

What a great neighborhood old school butcher/meat market. I got my deer processed here and there…read moreare not many left in the metro that will do it and give your deer meat back vs consolidating with others. Very friendly staff and answered all my questions. Was even able to order a custom prime rib.

This Meat shop is unanimously the best in MN Hidden gem fr…read moreThe service was great and the music in the background really made the whole experience worth it. 10/10 P.S loved the bratwursts keep it up!

This feels like the bbq place I've been looking for! The tables had bins with sauces and the…read moreseating was very open. They have a good variety of bbq sauces. Nothing was all that spicy, but I enjoyed the blue alot. The service was great, as they let us sub sides as needed. We didn't want the beans and rice, so we had Mac and cheese and dill potato salad. Bother we're amazing. I really like the ribs and especially the hot links too.

Good tasting BBQ in a casual setting. We got the two meat platter with pulled pork and brisket…read morealong with a kids pulled pork. Tasty with an assortment of BBQ sauces. We thought the portions were a little small, but good. Like the coleslaw too.

We had an event a week ago Sunday, and Big Bore catered for 700+ people at a combined service for…read moreour church, The Grove. This is the fifth year we've had Big Bore cater this event, and every year it is a huge hit! We had pulled pork and pulled chicken, buns, mac and cheese, and baked beans, and then supplemented with salads and desserts. The food is fantastic and is perfect for a large gathering like ours. Feeding more than 700 people is no small task, but everything arrives hot, ready to serve, and tastes great. They make the entire process incredibly easy. Their team is wonderful to work with, the food is brought in hot storage containers ready to go, and we even had enough leftovers to share afterward. Every year more people come, and Big Bore continues to knock it out of the park. Stevie and her team are top-notch! We couldn't recommend them more highly for a large event.

Ok I love BBQ one of the draws and something we're looking forward to when we move to Texas next…read moreyear. I've heard of this place for years and just never made it over until randomly it was recommended again. I made it and I'm so glad I did it's the best bbq I've had in Minnesota. Does it beat Texas? No but it's up there and could hold up. Our waitress was awesome and a country music fan who I hope has a good birthday in Nashville where I will be singing in January yeah I sing country. She was awesome and helpful as we ordered enough four for a couple days which I highly recommend. The hostess was also sweet friendly and fun to chat with. It looks like a bbq spot barn like with outdoor smokers and an awesome indoor and outdoor seating plus a busy bar.