Storm King is a brew pub ever since of the word. Their beer menu is extensive with all of their different brew varieties. The bartender told me that the go to was their Czech Pilsner and so that's what I had. It is light and smooth, very easy drinking. I'm impressed that they have a wide selection of stouts and IPAs and wheat beers to cater to anyone's taste. The food menu is limited. The food ordering process is really fast casual. You order at the bar and then they deliver your food to the table in cardboard basket dinner where is plastic and you bring your condiments to the table you choose. I wanted to try their wedge salad as well as their slider flight. The wedge was unique because rather than using iceberg, they use Romain, which actually was a nice change of pace for a wedge. It was good. The onions and tomatoes were diced, the dressing was thinner than most wedge dressings, but it was flavorful. The two pieces of bacon on top were whole and quite frankly might've been better if they would've been chunked the smaller pieces as well, but that's not a major issue. The slider flight comes to three sliders. One is a smash burger , one pulled pork, and one is chili chicken. The rolls are fresh and akin to a Hawaiian roll. The Smashburger was a good basic burger, the pulled pork was decent. And the chicken chili, was a shredded chicken that was spicy, but not too spicy. They were easy to eat and enjoyable. All in all the food was good, but not extraordinary. They were satisfying. You're not going to see a Michelin star given to StormKing anytime soon, but that's not the point. If you were looking for a quick easy to eat meal and a really solid selection of micro brews that you won't find anywhere else, the Storm King is worth a try. read more

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Lively modern space at Storm King. They are a brewery, barbecue, cocktail joint. Headed over on a summer weekend afternoon. The place was weirdly quiet. They have options outside, booths, tables and bar seating. You have to order at the counter than they bring you your food while drinks/beer are given at the bar. We order some apps consisting of chips and salsa and an order of wings (3). I had an aperol spritz which was delish and had those fun summer vibes. The staff were friendly. The chips look definitely homemade and maybe made fresh when ordered. The salsa is more like a pico and tasty. The wings were good and came with some celery and ranch. They are the whole wing so you'll have to work for your food. Great atmosphere in this neighborhood and fun place to hang out. Parking can be difficult if you're headed down during a twins game. No parking lot, just street parking. They also have a cart of games to play if you're interested in that. I was eying the uno card but didn't have any takers in my party to play against. read more

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This is a great place to mix it up if you're heading toward the city! It has a nice atmosphere, fun drinks, and it's within walking distance of another brewery. Perfect for a casual bar-hop. Plenty of room for a group! I would absolutely come back here for the drinks, beer, and onion rings! Friendly service, order at the bar and you're given a number to bring to your seat. I would not go out of my way for the BBQ itself. We ordered a bit of everything, ribs, slaw, pulled pork, the taco salad, onion rings, and many many beers! The onion ring batter was perfection and the taco bowl itself was flaky and unique! I'm happy I was able to grab a bottle of their sauce to smother my pulled pork in. The ribs were yummy but not standout. We parked a little ways up the street and walked, which was easy enough. It's not right in the heart of everything, but once you're there, the location makes for a relaxed, easy night out. read more

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Came here on a late (10 pm) Friday night looking for a place to grab a quick drink before heading to our next location and decided to check this place out. We walked there since we were in the area but being in the North Loop area, I could imagine that parking could be a challenge. The brew hall was fairly empty with a few patrons playing skee ball, but it was very clean and a pretty mellow vibe overall. The bartender welcomed us in and shared what was popular on the drink menu and allowed us to sample a few before deciding on a drink. They also served food ranging from wings, ribs, burgers, and other BBQ restaurant classics. I'm not sure what this place is like in its peak but I definitely would try it again next time if I'm in the area. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This might be a unique need but I am often in need of a small bite in MLPS before I have to make a long commute home and this is becoming my top choice for that! Their happy hour prices are perfect, portion size is just what I am looking for, service is quick, friendly, there's lots of seating, and mostly importantly, the food is delicious!! Today I just got a HH slider ($5) and fries ($4) and it was delightful. The pulled pork is super well marinated, has just enough coleslaw on top to not overpower the meat, and the crispy fried onions add a nice crunch. Equally I was shocked by how much I liked the fries- shoestring with a perfect amount of salt and crunch to my likeness!! I'm sure the full size portions are good as well, but the happy hour prices can't be beat. read more

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It was a slow evening with the State Fair and no sporting events in town. We sat at the bar. I had a water, my husband had a beer and I ordered dessert. We had already eaten dinner but the bar-B-Q smelled amazing. The bartender was really friendly chatting with everyone at the bar. My dessert was sweet and cool just what I was looking for. Somehow we missed this gem when we've been in the area before. read more

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A great place to stop before or after a baseball game. They have food options though we only opted for a beer. Plenty of seating and very quick service at the bar. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First time to StormKing, the beers are amazing. I had the Brisket Sandwich, it was a little under flavored, I also didn't care for the giant fat cap. Next time I would love to try their Ribs. The service was great however. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food here is quite delicious. I had a half pound brisket, Texas twinkies and pulled pork slider. The food here is amazeballs good. And our server Veronica was a gem. They have beer, wine, Seltzer and mixed drinks. The BEER: Czech-Mate Czech Pilsner 5.2% ABV... it is a pils, but didn't get much if any of the distinct Czech flavor St. Bridget pale ale 5.3% ABV... a little fruity, an odd after taste. Not bad, not good, just okay. Pantao new England session IPA 4.8% ABV.... not the New England I was expecting, but definitely has the session clean taste and mouth feel 30 Rack for the ice house cream ale 4.8% ABV... this is good, rock solid cream ale Jen donut Stout 7.5% ABV... sooo, I really liked this, cinnamon forward, this is quite good Thors Hammer DIPA 8.2% ABV... this is awesome, though 3 of these and you'll be dropping your keys Great place for BBQ and Beer in Minneapolis. read more

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I gave StormKing two chances and it's just not good. You can get a better chicken sandwich or a pulled pork sandwich (what I've ordered) elsewhere. I did enjoy the dill mayo, French fries and lemonade. You order at the bar and are brought the food. The bartender and food runners are all very nice. The first time I visited it was during Pride weekend. They had a DJ and the music was a touch too loud. Tonight they had trivia. Not a huge crowd, so it would be a good spot to go with a big group of friends. read more

A unique type of smoke house and brewery. You order at the counter. The sliders for happy hour do come individually as one. It's very laid back and urban. They offer happy hour specials!! We ordered the ribs and they were delicious. Just don't forget to grab some bbq sauce. read more

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The best BBQ in the area! I cannot do propane tasting BBQ so if you can either then this is your spot to! It tastes slightly firewood smoked which is the best kind. The Togo service was fast & they have condiments available that is self-service. The interior is lovely with high ceilings, fireplace, board games, full bar service. read more

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One of my favorite spots for Monday night trivia (mostly because I love their trivia host Taylar, but the rest of the staff are also great!) I think they've changed their menu in the past few months, because it looks way different from the last time I was here! Seems like they're really leaning into the handhelds now, with the addition of burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. I will greatly miss the dearly departed pulled squash bbq sandwich that was my favorite from the old menu, but it's nice to see they're still keeping some veggie options available with the black bean burger ($14) and Herbivorous Butcher fried "chicken" sandwich ($17). This time around, I tried out the new baja burger ($15) and the cheese curds ($12). The burger was pretty solid, but I thought it could've used a bit more jalapeño, so I ended up adding some hot sauce (they have Yellow Bird habanero, which is one of my favs!). The cheese curd portion was also on the smaller side, but still good--I did really enjoy the dill pickle ranch it came with. Overall, I do like the spot and the staff, even though their prices are on the steep side (but then again, that's no different than any other place in the North Loop, haha). I'm curious to try more of the new menu, since I loved the old stuff so much--I've heard great things about their actual bbq'd meats, so I'm definitely gunning to try the brisket next time I'm back! read more

StormKing Brewpub - Cheese curds ($12). Small-ish portion, but the dill pickle ranch was TASTY. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We came here on whim during a girl's trip and loved it so much the first night, we came a second time! The beers are great - I tried a lot of them and didn't have a bad one. The bartenders are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about beer. The food is just really well done BBQ. The brewery also connects to a cidery, so that was interesting. I definitely recommend stopping in! read more

A day of brewery hopping led us here. I had only been in One a couple of times....but what StormKing did to the seating.... didn't even look like the same place! Certainly not a bad thing, just different. I opted for a glass of Briskets Best Friend. Friends ordered a Sloshed Midwest Pale Ale and Max Haze Hazy IPA. The beer was alright. The tap room was bright and comfortable. The middle of the room is now lined with booths. A buddy also ordered a pulled pork sandwich, that he really enjoyed. Thanks StormKing read more

StormKing Brewpub - Briskets Best Friend - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Meat was fatty. Leaner meat would've made all the difference! Flavor was good. Ambience is good enough and you can do takeout. Old southern bbq in Edina is better imho. read more

2 based on the definition of 2 as "could've been better." Has potential and the beer selection was pretty decent. The chili we ordered was room temperature with cold sour cream and cheese added on top. The pulled pork was dried out and room temperature like it had been sitting there all day. We were there on a Friday, they open at 4PM and we ordered at 5PM so maybe the pulled pork was left from the day before? It's a nice space so I hope they can fix their food quality/temperature issues. read more

StormKings got a limited menu, but great food for what they do have. Beware of them potentially running out of food though, which is what happened for some the night I went. They host trivia, which is what I went for. The ambiance for trivia is great and they've got a good selection of drinks, Their staff is friendly and welcoming! Be mindful that parking can be difficult, so plan a few extra minutes for your trip. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Absolutely love this spot. It's a great location next to a couple other breweries and a cider place. It's also conveniently close to the target center and target field. I walked over to order some food while I was playing trivia at number 12 and the staff was so friendly. The staff offered to bring my food over to my table after I said I can come back to pick it up. The food was really good and it came out quickly. They had a station for sauces, salt and pepper and silverware that I found helpful. They always have whatever game is on and they throw a ton of events; like trivia, flower arrangements and paint and sip. Highly recommend checking them out read more

StormKing Brewpub - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Another visit, this time with pub passes (and warmer weather). I had Uphill Backwards and it's grandfather, Learning Opportunity DIPA, per the recommendation of the bartender and they were excellent choices for a warm summer evening on their patio. Dinner was pulled pork, slaw and fries. I like salty fries but these were really salty. Pulled pork was excellent and slaw was a perfect light, crunchy compliment. We sat on the patio and played cards with friends. It was a beautiful summer evening and their patio is spacious and comfortable with lots of areas for fun and conversation. Another great stop. read more

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Great barbecue location in Minneapolis! We tried all the different BBQ meats, ribs were definitely our favorite. Great atmosphere, even got to play some board games while we ate. read more

FOOD: The BBQ was a 10/10!! We got sliders and a BBQ taco salad and they were both a hit!! The beer was standard as per usual. SERVICE: Friendly staff and our food came out fairly fast. AMBIANCE: Love love loveee the ambiance! Both the inside and outside are a 10/10. A great spot to sit outside and hang out with some friends. read more

We had a lovely day at StormKing! We went as a large group which was definitely fun. The food took a little bit to come out but there were 8 of us so we understood. A few of us couldn't decide on which beer we wanted, so the bartender let us try a few! I ultimately picked the Bi-Frost Bridge, a Raspberry Smoothie Sour. It was really sour but so flavorful that I didn't mind. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be going back to enjoy it again. After eating, we headed outside for a few rounds of bags on their wonderful patio. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Brisket sandwich with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Recently visited stormking with a large group and they truly have something for everyone! My friend and I got one of the raspberry spurs and it was delicious, the sour was perfect for a warm day. The food was delicious as well and I would for sure come back for drinks and some food. read more

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Excellent ribs, tender and Favorable! The baked beans were seasoned with brisket! Great location for families, activities for kids and adults. The bar serves "robust" drinks!!! read more

Tried out StormKing Brewpub using Pubpass and I am pleasantly surprised. I feel like this is the perfect place to hangout for ANYONE. Don't like beer? There's wine and cocktails. There's a non alcoholic option as well. Get hungry? It's also a barbecue! This place is roomy and has plenty of seating. You can sit at the bar, small tables (for 4) or long tables (fits 10-12). One unique thing about this brewery that I haven't found elsewhere is the fireplace! It feels homey and also has board games for your best nights. Will be back. Thanks for having me. read more

StormKing Brewpub - King borealis winter ale - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great patio, the servers are friendly and knowledgeable. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious and big!

The bartender was super friendly and very good with recommendations. We ate outside because we had our pup with us, but ended up getting the sausage and the smoked brisket. Both were excellent! The barbeque sauce was just right and they had a good mix of condiments to choose from if you wanted to spice things up a bit! The drinks were great as well my fiancé got the cider they serve from the place next door, and I got a couple beers. The Max Haze and Bifost Bridge. The Bifrost was definitely a winner for me. We'll be going back next time we're in the area for sure! read more

My friend and I visited Stormking Brewery on a chilly Minnesota night and their drinks were DELICIOUS. There is street parking available for those who drive and the interior gives classic brewery vibes. I ordered the smoothie sour and it was SUPER. It was the perfect amount of sour and fruitiness. My friend and I split an order of their nachos and WOW were they tasty. They came with pulled pork on top which was juicy and added a sweet flavor to the dish. Stormking offered some activities to customers such as shuffleboard and arcade games which I am excited to play next time I visit. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A relatively new spot in the ever-popular North Loop, StormKing offers fun ambiance, a wide variety of on tap beers and cocktails and bbq. Service was friendly, if albeit slow, and bbq was decidedly average but overpriced. Dinging them primarily because of their lack-luster happy hour and high prices. Note - they include a service fee on all tabs so no separate tip charge. read more

Burnt ends....Burnt ends.... I got the Rapids IPA and it was good. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the beans as my side and they were succulent. Nothing needed BBQ sauce at all and the guy the does one of the best pizzas in the Twin Cities at Black Sheep opened up a BBQ place. Then the burnt ends came out on the platter with the coleslaw and another perfect bit of beans. Mix them together and you get heaven. The IPA was a solid representation and the ends were some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Put it on top of the roll, with some sliced pickle and you have Animal House. Great space and people. Loved it! read more

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We went here to explore their beers and vegetarian options! We started with their Chips Trio Sampler because you can never go wrong with chips & dip. Then we had their Pulled Squash Sandwich which had a delish slaw in it, & came with a side as well -- we opted for the potato salad and fries. This was actually a very hearty and flavorful sandwich that I would definitely have again Our group's fave, however, was the Tostada! It was cheesy with delightful textures from the beans, cheese and homemade tortilla For their beers, I loved the Espresso Stout which was rich but delicious They also have cocktails and we tried their v refreshing Mai Tai! Their tap room and patio is a great place to hangout complete with yard and board games! read more

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The water is cold and wet. It was very water-like and satiating. I was very thirsty and it hit the spot. Best water in town. Next time, I'm going to get kinky and try the soda water. read more

We went as a small group during a Halloween pub crawl last night and loved it, the drinks and service were awesome, the brisket and fries were amazing after having some drinks and then some. It was for sure a great vibe and one of the best stops. read more

This place is nice, reiteration of what everyone has said on space, location to attractions, selection. The place is nice but does not have many seats options for larger parties, not a big deal, but with a group of 5 we squished. Unfortunately the food took a very, very, long time. Our table ordered 2 platters and the food took over an hour to come to our table. We also ordered nachos that came out and looked as if they had been reheated a few times. There was very minimal staff which made everything very slow. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Over cooked nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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2 Stars because the french fries are some of the best I have ever had! Unfortunately thats mostly where it ends. I have been sampling MN BBQ offerings (and those of nearly half the states in the US) for 30+ years--its arguably my favorite food. The website that called this the best bbq in MN has no clue what its doing. All the meats here, with the exception of the pulled pork (sweet finish of apple), suffer from being smoked too long and are dry. In fact there is so much smoke on jumbo wings that they are both bland and bitter at the same time. The ribs are soft and bland. The sausage is beyond dry. The brisket has a chance as its fatty, but its still too long in the heat (you cant pick it up without it falling all apart and we know the proper competition texture of brisket is a slice should support its own weight but give way with a slight tug.). Even the Texas Twinkies are mush on the inside as they have been too long in the heat. Maybe because the meat is not smoked in house and suffers from the transportation? Not sure but cant excuse the chicken wings. Texas beans are a different kinda taste. Strong oregano and not my style. Potato salad had a lot going on in it and was actually pretty good. Bold to call yourself Texas-style bbq however when surprisingly absent from the menu is: Corn bread Mac & cheese Beef ribs!! Iced tea Any kind of dessert- peach or apple cobbler, banana pudding, etc. I did not get into their beer which is a large part of the business I would say as they have lots of tanks to make micro brews. Maybe thats what this place is about but I will never know. For those interested they have one bbq sauce, a molasses+vinegar style that is boldly flavored. Put that on the meat and thats all you taste. Maybe thats the intention? Sadly, all that combined with an included 17% "service charge" when u need to order your own food at the bar and dont have a waiter checking for drinks puts this place into a no-go category for me. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Dry sausage crumbling inside - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Really loved this place! located in the north loop really close to Target Field, it does have ample street parking (as long as its not a game day). They are one of the few BBQ places that serve burnt ends, but they do sell out. We got the very last of them and they were super tasty! Their beer and drink options are fantastic! Lots of seating and they have an outside patio. We went on a night they had trivia which was a fun thing to do. We did order the nachos, but those were not our favorite since they have a lot of beans on them. I would just stick to the meats when I return. read more

Great spot located in the city!! Their food is good, but in all honesty, I primarily love their happy hour. Their happy hour deals are SO GOOD. The best deal: FIVE DOLLAR APEROL SPRITZ!!! I'm a massive aperol girlie so I was BEYOND shocked to find such a good deal. Spritz are usually around $10-15, so to find it for $5??? Say less. So yeah, if you're looking for a killer deal on a spritz, this is your place!!!! read more

Looking for a filling dinner and some beer on a Monday night. Turns out it was trivia night inside with a lady to the side doling out questions periodically. Despite that, still plenty of seating available as most were on the patio enjoying the good weather. Didn't want to go full on BBQ, so settled on the Brisket Nachos ($14) and a pint of Max Haze IPA ($7). Beer is given first - as straight forward as its name. Super hazy with hop forward flavor. Food comes out after about 15-20 minutes - a large tray layered by chips, cheese, guac, sour cream, tomatoes, beans and brisket. Chips are greasier than expected, but thick enough to keep the ingredients together. Liked the amount of toppings but was disappointed in the serving of brisket. Thinly chopped and hard to find through all the beans down under. Service here is good and the beer selection is solid. Would want to try the BBQ by itself next time. read more

StormKing Brewpub - Brisket Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The wife and I made this a destination date so we could check out their Burnt Ends and buy a gift card for a couple who craves them. Of course, we didn't know exactly where we were going and ended up parking on the other side of the overpass, when there was ample space on the street out front, but metered regardless. The menu is very "meat forward", but there are a variety of sides to choose from. The indoor seating area is quite spacious with high ceilings, with large garage doors opening to courtyard seating. You place your order at the counter and pick up when your number is called. Beer was just okay. The Learning Opportunity DIPA merited a 3.5, while I couldn't finish the Max Haze V2 (may have been a personal distaste for Azacca hops). I'd like to go back one day to check out other beers and see if they have anything that stacks up to Storm King by Victory Brewing. read more