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    Mr Pigs Smokery

    4.2 (82 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bean and coleslaw- average
    Nicole N.

    My boyfriend and I were on the hunt for some great BBQ and unfortunately, we are still on the hunt... This place is located in Shakopee and is next to Canterbury Downs (horse race track) and an amphitheater. It shares a smaller lot with other businesses, so parking can be a bit tricky. We were greeted by a friendly host and she immediately sat us. The waitress/bartender came over right away with water and asked if we wanted anything else. We said we would take a look at the menu. The drink menu however was blank... like nothing inside. When we alerted the waitress she laughed and said "oh well that's not great." But didn't do anything to fix it. We originally said we were going to stick with water but the water was gross! So we ordered sodas instead. The decor here is cute and it appeared to be clean/well taken care of. There are a lot of seating options between booth, high top and low top as well. They also have a fair amount of big screens and pull tabs. This place also smelled amazing but the food just did not capture that. We started with the smoked wings and got the sauces on the side. My boyfriend really liked them. I felt they were just ok. They were moist and a decent sized wing, but lacking any real smoke flavor. The garlic parm sauce was our fav and the ranch here is solid. We got the little pig. Another person noted "bland" and unfortunately we agree. There was absolutely no flavor the any of the meats! This place has the word "smokery" in it, and yet no smokiness at all. The other strange part was the texture. The pork and ribs were both mushy... my boyfriend said it was giving, "reheated" vibes. I don't know if that's true, but I've never had meat have a texture like that. The brisket in my opinion was actually decent. Though I wish it had more flavor, the texture was pretty good. The corn bread muffins were excellent and the sweet potato fries were also good. This place relies heavily on you putting lots of sauce on the meat, that's where the flavor comes in. I didn't care for the sauces very much either though. Unfortunately this was a let down. When you spend over $100 for food, you are expecting a quality experience. We will not be back.

    Meat combo platter
    Christabel F.

    I recently came to Mr. pigs with a friend and had a good time. We came on a Monday around 7 PM and did not have to wait. We got to sit on the patio. I don't wanna call our server's name but she was awesome super attentive very helpful with recommendations very friendly. We ended up sharing the meat combo platter which came with 3 ribs, brisket, pulled pork, one corn muffin with butter and your choice of one side (we got sweet potato fries) and we both got a bev. I chose the smoked bloody mary, which came with a mini beer chaser which was awesome. The pulled pork, brisket, and ribs were very tasty, not crazy expensive but not crazy cheap either. Overall I would recommend!

    Déjà J.

    Went Super bowl Sunday! They have all day Happy Hour Sundays - keep that in mind. Restaurant wasn't busy at all since it was SB. We walked in and were able to seat ourselves. We were clearly looking at the HH menu when we ordered the majority of our items. Got drinks and I got wings, fries and corn bread. Cornbread was hard. Fries were a bit soggy but overall okay. I asked if the wings were seasoned at all (I know they are smoked and that gives it flavor), I was told yes but they were pretty bland. My friend ordered a brisket and rib platter, she said the brisket was dry and falling apart but the ribs were really good. We both didn't care for bbq sauces. She also ordered hush puppies which she said were fine. The hush puppies and wings are both on the HH menu... when we got the bill we noticed we were charged full price and questioned it. We were told the hh versions come with less. The wings w/ 4 wings and Hush puppies w/ 3. I ate 3 wings and my friend only finished 1 hush puppy so that would have been ideal servings anyways. I give service 1.5/5 stars just for her not clarifying that when we ordered. Felt like they were anti HH promotions to make up for slow sales. So if you dine during HH - make sure you let them know.

    Table side BBQ sauces! Loved the Kentucky Bourbon (which our waitress brought over before our meal - ask for it!)
    Julia B.

    My father-in-law drove past this new Shakopee district and talked us in to trying Mr Pigs Smokery. We don't live in the area (about 50 mins away), but I'm so glad we did! It happened to be Super bowl Sunday, but early in the afternoon, and Mr Pigs was fairly busy. We were seated quickly and asked for our preference in table (high top versus standard table), which we appreciated. Our waitress stopped by quickly. I did notice they had all day Happy Hour and wish she would have expanded on the specials, particularity around food, if they had some. I will admit, she wasn't the most friendly, but she was attentive and she filled our order accurately! The cute lil' pigs sprinkled throughout the restaurant is SO cute. Three of four of us got the two meat platter, a mix of ribs, pulled pork and brisket. We were very pleased with the temperature of our food, the speed in which we received it, and the overall portion size (plenty to take home!) My father in law tried a full rack of ribs and took a good portion home. We also tried a variety of sides. Crowd pleaser and the single most reason for my return... the cornbread AND homemade honey butter. OMG. Soooo good! I asked for two additional muffins to take home with me and I enjoyed them THAT evening! No shame in my game. The only other bummer, IMO, was the water. It was absolutely disgusting, even with lemon....not drinkable. I wasn't the only person who thought this at our table. Can't wait to stop by Mr. Pigs Smokery, again.

    Cornbread muffins
    Adalie H.

    Stopped at Mr. Pig's Smokery and thought it was just okay overall--not bad, but not the best BBQ I've had in Minnesota. I ordered the combo platter to try a few things. The ribs were probably the best part--good bark and the meat came off the bone easily. The pulled pork was moist, but a little softer than I personally prefer. The brisket was hit or miss for me. I don't like fatty pieces, so I only ended up enjoying one slice. For sides, I got beans, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. The beans were good, and the mashed potatoes were solid with no complaints. The mac and cheese, though, needs some work--it was pretty bland and the noodles were too soft. The cornbread muffins were actually a standout--they had a nice sweetness and were really enjoyable. I also tried a Kansas-style BBQ sauce that was much better than the ones on the table. The vinegar-based sauce wasn't for me. The decor is nice and inviting, with some fun details like twinkle lights in the center of the restaurant, and the bar area looks really good. Our server was good and was attentive to any needs. Overall, I'd maybe come back and try something different, but as it stands, it's just okay. There's better BBQ out there.

    Chelsea R.

    What a fantastic barbecue joint nestled in the redevelopment of Shakopee! what used to be in old Chaska has now transitioned over to the new area closer to the Mystic Lake amphitheater with a revamped style, but still lots of old traditional recipes that made Mr. pigs who they are still today.The barbecue here is fantastic. Absolutely love the brisket.-it was juicy tender, just what you would hope for in brisket. I appreciate that they gave you different variety of sauces to choose from. I personally loved the mild, although the Kentucky bourbon had that sweet molasses flavor that you hoped for in a well-balanced barbecue sauce. I am the biggest critic when it comes to coleslaw, and Mr. pigs has the right balance of tangy, sweet, creamy without overdoing it. Each by the coleslaw is crunchy and flavorful and I feel like that's so hard to do and they nail it every time . The manager is fantastic and so kind, as we ended up visiting again for a catering tasting experience and immediately wanted to have them for our big day. The space is cozy. It's not a huge barbecue joint which on the flipside I actually really appreciate. I love how there are still pig tchotchkes from the old building brought to this new building. The west really has some fantastic barbecue and we are happy to add them to the list!

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    Tippy P.

    Last time I was in Shakopee I noticed a new restaurant and decided to suggest for our dinner before the show. My friends and I were glad we came here, food was delicious and service was great. Busy dinner rush, but we were able to get our table on time. Portions were just right for 3 people, with little to take home as leftovers. Ambiance reminds me of a cabin, wood covered the walls for the smoke meats.

    Brisket chili
    Tracee T.

    Great place for bbq. Everything tasted really good! They don't skimp on the nacho toppings that's for sure! The only part I had a hard time getting used to was they used seasoned kettle potato chips and not tortilla chips for the base but the pork and toppings were legit! This place is next door to my other favorite restaurants in Shakopee, "Bravis" and "OG ZaZa." I'm loving this location and it's next to Canterbury Park.

    Two plate combo with brisket and ribs and Mac and coleslaw and mashed potatoes as a side
    Elizabeth M.

    Great service, great food, and the set up of the restaurant was great. Seems like the summer would be a fun time to go get some bbq but it was nice and cozy in the fall. The coleslaw I wouldn't recommend but the potatoes and mac and cheese were phenomenal and the brisket super tender as well as the ribs. The bbq sauces weren't bad but not my favorite. Overall would recommend and will be back

    Sharlene H.

    I can not say more than I have already l shared but it's a new name the new face lift and new location is worth the move !! MR pig Smokery is fantastic !! Portion sizes are perfect unless you need to eat more and the sides are fantastic ! Can't go wrong with your choices! Our server was super informative and fantastic !! Thank you Leah !! Great place for first date or for family ambience! This place will stay busy during weekends or concert times so come Early if you have an event to go to at Canterbury.

    Corn bread

    We found Mr Pig Smokery from a video on Facebook and decided to give it a try, and I'm glad we did. Everything we had was really good. The food was excellent across the board. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with great flavor, and the brisket was super tender as well. The cornbread was perfectly cooked, which I always look for at BBQ spots, so that was a big win for me. The beans were excellent, and the cheesy potatoes were well-seasoned and hit the spot. The service was excellent, and I really liked the atmosphere and the inside of the building, it had a great vibe. Overall, great experience and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

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    Kathleen R.

    Ate here twice and both were decent. Hush puppies were decent, especially for a northern business. I would skip the nachos, too many chips and not enough "stuff" on them. Sauces are good and a wide range of flavors. Service both times was good, one at the bar for pickup order and one at a table before going to the racetrack. Ambiance is lively and a bit loud,

    Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, cornbread, mashed potatoes

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    Amazing food!!! Loved the atmosphere! The cornbread was one of my favorite parts! Service was very good as well!

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    Amazing food and service!!!! We have the lil pig and chicken wings with banana pudding....Jeff was the best waiter EVER!!!!!

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