OMG (see what I did there?) I was visiting my sister in Minnesota and we were meeting our brother before he headed back to Cali so we decided food was a must. I'm a strong believer that you can't really go wrong with BBQ so we headed out. This place was hopping. They have a nice outdoor seating area, a great waiting room, and a cozy inside. Very BBQ. The wait wasn't too long. Parking was a bit of a struggle simply because it was downtown and lunch time. I don't believe they have private parking. We all ordered an assortment and shared. Everything was so so so so good! The Mac and ribs were my fav! Also the BBQ sauces were so tasty! Big fan! And the fries made in beef fat? What the delicious! I loved them with their sauce too! So good! All around yum from us! read more

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Worst BBQ ever. Ribs and wings were burnt so bad they looked like a marshmallow that flamed out over a campfire. They were so disgusting the manager refused to take them back. He said that is how BBQ is cooked. No that is how they would look if they were cremated.. stay away far, far, away. read more

In pursuit of delicious smoked meats came across OMC on the waterfront of Duluth Harbor. Came in through the back alley and was able to verify they use real smokers and wood! Sat at the bar and was amazed at the hospitality of the folks at the bar and their knowledge of the menu items. Was immediately served some fried pork rinds with their own special seasoning. Had some questions and they got answers. Can't come to a smokehouse and not try the Brisket, did an ala cart side of beef to accompany my pork belly sandwich, did the upgrade to the fries cooked in the rendered fat tallow from the brisket and other meats, wow amazing taste. And they offer 4 different flavor sauces, mostly used them on the chicharrones, because the meat held its own with both flavor and moisture. This spot offers both inside and outside seating, the inside was clean and organized and the restrooms were well stocked and clean for washing up after a bbq meal! read more

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Tried omc again for the 1st time in a while. Service very good smoked meat good not crazy about the chicken or the sides no bad by anyword but chicken just not smoked good rub and not dry at all just not what I expected from a smoke house. Sides a bit bland still a very good meal will return prob just order diff read more

What a great little shop! We love the selections and the smoked salmon is to-die-for!! The staff is very friendly and helped us pick the best spread for our holiday charcuterie board. You must stop here when in Duluth read more

Brisket sandwich and fat fries. Smoke well engrained in the meat. Wait staff very helpful & friendly! Relaxing atmosphere. A great place! read more

OMC Smokehouse - Diner is served! - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! If I could give it 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Highly recommend! The food here never disappoints and your mouth starts watering before you even walk in with the smells from outside! With 4 different types of BBQ sauces, you can choose one that pleases your pallette! Their dry rub is incredible and all the meats here are so tender. Anything from the smoker is recommended. If you can't decide on a meat, go for the combo platter! Get some Beef Fat fries to go with it and another side and you're set! Wow! I normally can't finish my food anywhere I go to eat, but I DEVOURED my entire plate (it was huge) because everything was so good! Come here! Bring your significant other or your family! They have options that will please anyone and everyone! Enjoy! read more

OMC Smokehouse - OMC Dinner platter with beef fat fries and peas & pancetta. SOOOOOO GOOD - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Don't waste your money. The only good thing was the service. They give you complimentary housemade pork rinds. However, they aren't even a little crispy and even with the house rub were tasteless. The ribs were overcooked. The grits were so-so. The sweet potato casserole was average. Can you believe a BBQ place that doesn't offer Cornbread? Soooo disappointing. read more

My friend and I came to this new restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We put our name down on the waitlist, which was about 20 mins, and they would text us as soon as they were ready for us. Pretty neat! We stopped by Bent Paddle brewery to pass the time. Free parking lot was available in the back. Food was good, not the best BBQ ever. I ordered the Smoked OMC Plate because you get brisket, chicken, and ribs. I loved the chicken, it had just enough flavor on the outside and inside. Ribs and chicken had that smokey taste to them, but I like them on the moist and tender side. Meal comes with two sides. The candied smoke potato bake was amazing, mac and cheese was okay. Lunch was $24 without a drink. Portion size is just enough to leave you content. Service is quick, once you are seated they serve cornbread. Very attentive staff that were helpful in explaining the type of sauce they have. I would come here again, but I would say this BBQ joint is not that great compared to those in Texas. read more

OMC Smokehouse - Smoked OMC Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Great atmosphere it was a very unique place to go in Duluth, The food was great the meal was appetizing and the meat was the best part for me. However, I do think the portions were a bit too small for the price. The service was great the staff were very kind and were a great help when it came time to choose what to get. Overall OMC was a great place to try out when we were coming through the Duluth area. read more

Absolutely thee best BBQ i have had yet. We got to go because it was an hour wait for a table. I would assume it was even better in restaurant. The country fried ribs were the best way i have ever had ribs! Dipped in their Alabama white sauce. Tallow fried fries (the way mcdonalds fried their's back in the good days) were very good as well. Candied mashed sweet potatoes were just perfect! read more

OMC Smokehouse - Brisket, Country Fried Ribs, beef fat fries, mexican sweet corn - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Great food always. Picked up our ribs and chicken to go. Recommend the beans and coleslaw and cornbread. Delicious.

Thank goodness for a restaurant with a kitchen open til 10. I get that it's a pretty unconventional dinner time, but after driving up after work on a Friday, OMC was a shining beacon. All hostesses or servers I encountered were incredibly nice. Food service was super fast. Like had barely tasted the different sauces she explained before my server brought my Northern Pride and Cheesy Jalapeño Grits. The sammie was amazing. Juicy, flavorful meat overflowing the bun (I love leftovers), crunchy haystack onions to add texture, and some good ol slaw to sweeten it all. I didn't add sauce; I often don't like to mess with how the chef intended it. It was lacking nothing. The grits were a little cold which which would make me give this a 4.5 if I could. They were flavorful with just a hint of jalapeño, not too spicy. The cheese hadn't even melted. But they did have a good texture. What keeps this a 5 star rating is Natalie. I had stopped for gas on my drive up and threw my wallet on the passenger seat rather than back in my purse. Here I am trying to pay and faced with such an embarrassing dilemma. I explained it clearly to Natalie that I wasn't trying to dine and dash, but I would have to leave in order to pay. I traded her my phone as collateral and dashed to my car. She stayed at my table to keep watch over my phone! So sweet to go that extra step. Thank you! read more

Cluckin' delicious! This is the best barbecue my family and I have eaten outside of Austin, Texas (and that's saying a lot). This place has a great atmosphere and even better food. The sangria is amazing too! The pork rinds they bring to the table are homemade and delicious. They serve generous portions of good quality food. You should definitely stop by for dinner if you are in Duluth. read more

OMC Smokehouse - Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah sandwich with a glass of Sangria. - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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It's been weeks and I still think about the pork belly lettuce wraps and sipping on a Bourbon Renewal. Hearts.

Came in on the merits of fellow Yelpers and was not dissappointed at all! Environment: clean, warm, and welcoming Service: friendly and helpful to first timers Food: I ordered the half rack, brisket, Mexican corn, with the crispiest fries ever. Complimentary were the pork rinds in an all you can eat format. The best sauce is the white sauce which is based upon horse radish. The food was hot and tasty, a little salty on the rub but still within reason. If OMC stands for Oink, Moo, and Cluck - I hope they continue to do so for a very long time. read more

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We ordered takeout the last time we were up in Duluth and were very happy. We ordered a lot of stuff because we wanted to try everything and we were really hungry, plus supporting local businesses, yay. -The beef fat fries were pretty cracky - just exactly what they sound like. Thick hand-cut fries cooked in beef fat. How could you go wrong with that? -I got the henny penny sandwich, which is pulled pork, cheddar and bacon. The bun was really nice and the sandwich was as advertised. Very tasty and surprisingly vinegary - reminded me of our time in NC eating Carolina cue. -Hubby got the brisket, which he said was pretty good. But he is a very good smokemaster in his own right and he did think that maybe it could have gone another hour or two but whatever. He ate all of it. -Mac and cheese was good - gooey and cheesey -bacon and blue cheese potato salad - shut the front door. SO good. I almost made him stop on the way out of town so I could get some to take home. I love a good potato salad and OMG, OMC. We'll be back. read more

OMC for the win! First, any place called "Oink, Moo, Cluck" is probably going to be a place I like. Second, we sat at the bar on a Wednesday night because the restaurant was packed. We were chatting with the bartender, who was very knowledgeable about bourbons. Turns out he owns the place, along with a couple other restaurants in the area. The service is fantastic, the food was great as well. My husband had brisket and I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Hubby rated the brisket a 8.5/10 - which is high for him. His only comment was he was not a fan of the sauces. Nashville hot chicken sandwich was fantastic. It's on the spicier side, which I love, but it may be too hot for some people. Thanks Lou, and keep on keeping on! read more

We called ahead they told us they will put our name on list and it will be 45 minutes . We get there 10 Min later after packing all kids in the car , they rude front staff lady with a whole bunch of attitude tells us it will be 1 hour 40 min . When we ask her why did she tell us 45 min over the phone she is rude and irritated tells us she can't guarantee anything. I can't say anything about food since we didn't stay but their front staff is awful read more

This place was incredible!! We had come from next door at the self pour brewery and this was a perfect dinner to follow. We sat outside where they had a fire pit and a tent. The sauces were amazing and the food was soo good. A bit pricey but it is soo worth it read more

I read about OMC Smokehouse when they opened in Duluth a couple of years ago. For those that don't know, OMC is Oink, Moo, Cluck. I love it and I love bbq. So after spending our day in Duluth we planned to pick up some que for dinner on our way home. Now the hard part. What to order as their menu looks outstanding. We always tend to order too much as there could be leftovers..... We called in our order and it was ready when we arrived. They were very busy and the folks that helped us were very friendly. Our order consisted of some ribs, brisket, pulled pork, bama brisket wrap, chicken fingers, beef fat fries, coleslaw and grits or about an entire cow's worth of food. We were pretty hungry after fishing most of the day we dug in right away. The brisket was outstanding! Some of the best brisket that we have had in a long time. Having visited bbq locations in KC, Texas, VA, SC and Memphis, we have eaten some bbq over the years. OMC brisket rates right up there with the best that we have ever had. The ribs were also excellent. Tender and flavorful. I would have preferred a little more chew to them but now I'm being picky. The pulled pork was very good. Should have picked up a bun and added coleslaw but we already had too much food. Chicken fingers were also very good and the bama brisket wrap was full of goodness and flavor. The coleslaw was good but the grits brought us back to our time in Charleston. Like I said so many other items looked great. The wings, pork belly, oh my. Could be the best bbq restaurant in MN. Definitely will be back here next time we are in town! read more

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We stopped at OMC Smokehouse after visiting Duluth for the day. What a treat! The food was delicious and our server was great. We are from Texas where barbecue and brisket are a good staple. We told our server that we had high expectations for the brisket as we were barbecue meat snobs. OMC Smokehouse did not disappoint us and exceeded our expectations. The manager came over to tell us he had learned how to make smoke brisket from Waco, Texas. We were very impressed with the food and service. We highly recommend OMC Smokehouse. read more

In A Nutshell: -OMC Smokehouse, which cleverly stands for Oink, Moo and Cluck serves up some very good BBQ in Duluth, MN. -It's a small, yet packed restaurant that offers indoor & outdoor seating. -You can also get it delivered nearby, if you want. -We ended getting it delivered to the nearby Bent Paddle Brewery. -The Beef Fat Fries were perfectly crispy & very enjoyable to indulge in. -If you want to try a little bit of everything, I recommend getting the Smoke OMC Plate for only $24. -This sampler offers two St. Louis Ribs, sliced brisket and 1/4 smoked chicken. -Everything tasted very good & you'll leave nothing behind! Overall, stop by OMC Smokehouse for some great BBQ! read more

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Best brisket I've had since leaving Texas! Nice atmosphere (sat in the bar area). Not too loud and the service was phenomenal! Had crème brûlée for desert - perfect! read more

The food tastes good, I like their sauce selection. Portion sizes disappointing. A bit small for comfort, but a nice part of the revitalized Lincoln Park section of Superior street. read more

Atmosphere is great and food is just like being back home. And the whiskey selection top notch, especially with the 12 yr Special Reserve Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon whiskey read more

OMC Smokehouse - 12 yr Special Reserve Old Rip Van Winkle. - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

This place isn't good ..... it's legendary!! Passing through, we were just looking for something to satisfy a rumbling tummy. Boy were we in for a surprise! OMC knocks it out of the park, fall off the bone tender meats with rich Smokey flavors. Their sauces are plentiful and all very well executed. There's something for everyone here (for every meat lover anyway ;) ). Compliments to the chef(s) read more

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We stopped in on our way through town from Northern Ontario to Indiana. We had Amy for a waitress and couldn't have asked for a better person to take care of our group. She was vastly knowledgeable of the menu and her recommendations were spot on! We came very late; about an hour before close and Amy saw to it we could get some ribs even though they were about out of them! The food was delicious, and we recommend the brisket! Soooo good! They have four sauces and all of them were very good! This will be our yearly stop on our way home from fishing! The photo is a local thrown skull mug from their worthy souvenir offerings. My daughter loves it! read more

OMC Smokehouse - Local thrown mug. - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

First off, I'm a bit of a BBQ aficionado. I've hit up 50+ top rated BBQ restaurants all over the US in the last 3 years. As far as brisket goes, this was the best I've ever had. Amazingly, my girlfriend who always orders ribs was the first one to say "these are the best ribs I've ever had". I laughed at the irony. But one thing is for sure - it's no coincidence that we both had this experience. This place knows their meat. read more

Was taken here on a date while in town and was very impressed! We tried the Brisket Bombs: they were delicious. Very fresh! I had the smoked chicken with side salad and mac and cheese. The french dressing was really delicious. Clearly made in house. The smoked chicken was amazing. Tender, smokey flavor, highly recommend. My date had the HOT Nashville Chicken sandwich. They are not kidding that it is HOT. It was so delicious but a bit too spicy to eat. Although it was hard to not eat also... you just want to keep eating it, even though your lips are on fire, your nose is running, and your water is gone! :) And the grand finale, complimentary s'mores that you can make out at their campfire! Love the atmosphere! Service was fantastic! Definitely will be back! read more

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OMC consistently has the best service. They are great about coming up new food and drinks specials to change it up. The space is great and takeout is just as good. My favorite thing on their menu is the Nashville Hot Chicken. They do it better than anyone else in town. They are very popular, so be prepared for a wait to get a table. Especially on the weekend. read more

Fun atmosphere and nice staff in Duluth Lincoln Park neighborhood. Nice fire pit on a cool night in August. Let my debit card there was able to get it back the next day. Some more gluten free options would be helpful. read more

I was there in July 2021. What a delicious menu filled with options for food and local beer. My family had a great time there. The option of indoor or outdoor seating was a bonus. Such friendly service. It's part of Duluth I wouldn't just stumble upon but easy to find and worth going a little off the beaten path. Would definitely recommend. read more

OMC Smokehouse - My son and dad at our outdoor table - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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That's right, the elusive 5 star review! It is a score I don't had out often, but I would give this place 6 if I could. My son had eaten here a couple months ago and recommended it and I am glad he did. Place was busy and handled all the current restrictions very nicely. Everyone was super friendly, especially our waiter. He was awesome and gave us some great ideas about of the menu combinations. We all tried variations of their brisket, either nachos, sammiches, or tacos. Wish we would have tried some of their other meats but we were all craving brisket and it did not disappoint. Were this place really shined, therefore it gets its own paragraph, is their sauces. I really wished I would have paid closer attention to the names or even the descriptions, but like usual I didn't. Cool thing is they give you some pork rinds to taste test them. All the sauces were good except for the mustard based one, but I didn't dock them because I hate mustard. The one that was best is the horseradish based one, if I recall it is white. In addition to that they have a dipping sauce that has dill in it that was amazing too. We loved this place, and will be back when in the area. If there is any improvement I would suggest is to maybe add some sour beer options to their bar. read more

The best thing about this place is the smell as you walk in. Nothing had good flavor. Platter was dry and over cooked. Left hungry. Way too expensive. Grew up in Texas-I know what good BBQ is and this place is not it. Way over hyped. read more

We heard that OMC Smokehouse was really good, and we heard right. The only disappointing thing was on the online menu there is a Po Boy and we found out they took it off their menu. We arrived and you could smell the smoke! They were closing early but we still had time to eat. You are given some pork rinds as soon as you sit down along with their homemade signature sauces. These sauces are delicious. We started out with the super nachos. This is corn tortilla chips, pulled pork, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, cheese sauce, scallions, chipotle-cilantro BBQ, sour cream and cowboy candy. We got the nachos and after a few bites I asked what the cowboy candy looked like. She brought us out a small cup (there was none on our nachos) this is the great combo of mangos and jalapeños! We couldn't get enough of it. The chips held up to all the ingredients and remained crunchy! The toppings were large portions and extremely flavorful. We shared the chicken fried ribs. The crunch, the flavor was on point. Added a little house sauce and I couldn't stop eating them. We also shared the barbacoa tacos. The server said there was cowboy candy on it and there wasn't but she went and got us some. Flavorful with a sturdy shell holding it all together. For side we got the Mac n cheese, finally a Mac n cheese with actual creamy cheese. We also got the roasted bacon and blue cheese potato salad. Yes it has onions (I am not a fan of onions) it was still good. I good hint of blue cheese and plenty of bacon. Our server Grace was amazing. Knowledge of product, friendly and quick to get us our food. Plus she introduced us to the cowboy candy. read more

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Outstanding service and excellent food! Staff made us feel welcome and unrushed despite a line waiting for tables. Once I ate, I understood why there was a line! It was so good, we ended up eating at two other area restaurants owned and managed by the same company during our all-too brief stay in Duluth. read more

Great food and service! They made room for our family of 6 plus a newborn. Everyone loved what they ordered!

Great food, great people. Fun family-friendly restaurant . Meats were perfect and sides were a great match; loved the sweet potatoes and Mac n cheese read more

The brisket is unbelievable! Be sure to get a side of their Mac n cheese too, it is also full of flavor! I also loved the Alabama white sauce! read more