We stopped here while passing through town on our way home from Lake of the Woods - such a cute little place to stop and eat! Tons of seating inside for being small and a patio! For a BBQ place, there wasn't a smoke smell, but the food tasted smoky which makes us wonder if it was liquid smoke being used vs smoking the meat. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend had the create your own bowl (Mac and cheese with burnt ends). While I thought my sandwich was great, his bowl was pretty greasy and wasn't his favorite meal. The house chips were good though. Our server was really nice, and the food came out fast for being busy. We could only find street parking since it was in a "downtown" part of town. read more

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Stopped here with family. Nice ambiance, quick service. Food was delicious. Ribs were smoked just right. Not fall of the bone but came off easy. Their home Made sauces were good. read more

The Piggy - 2 meat tray (ribs and brisket) with Cole slaw and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

Great little bbq joint in Walker. We had quick and enjoyable service although we did stop in just ten minutes after opening so there was only a couple other groups in there. The build your own mac & cheese bowl was awesome. The sides for my husband's sandwich were plentiful. The rustic vibe is fun too. We had a GIANT wood slab table & there is plenty of pig decor too! Squeals ;) Will definitely be back if we're up north again. read more

The Piggy - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

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This is a friendly place. Good service as well. We tried the "pick three" meal. The ribs were good. The pulled pork was OK and the smoked sausage was also good. The potato salad was quite bland and small portion. For the price and portion size you should get two sides. Also the corn bread as a side was s single slice :(. This is a good spot if you are in Walker. But we drove from Longville and not sure I like if enough to make the drive again. They do have a nice outdoor area and again, if you are in the area it is worth a try. read more

My fiance and I stopped in here for an early dinner and it was SO good! We ordered a bowl that had mashed potatoes, meat, a cheese sauce and some cowboy caviar. We also got a mix of the ribs, pulled pork and brisket as well as some sides of mac and cheese, beans, and corn bread. Their bbq sauce is BOMB! Brisket and pulled pork were a bit dry. I loved the ribs though. Overall really friendly service and great food! read more

The Piggy - The works - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

The service was great as was the indoor and outdoor ambiance. I loved the REAL potato chips and corn bread. I wasn't impressed, though, with my jackfruit sandwich. There wasn't much to it... bbq jackfruit and a bun (and not even much jackfruit). Not recommended for the vegetarian in the party. read more

The Piggy - Outdoor seating area - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

The barbeque is great after a day on the lake. The wait staff are prompt and friendly. Piggy's is a destination each spring as we vacation in the area. read more

We had the brisket and pulled pork and everything was very average. Also seemed overpriced for the portions received. The patio and service was great, food was just a miss. read more

Super tasty BBQ. Meal with the cornbread the kids menu, perfect for the lighter appetite. Macaroni and cheese served hot & flavorful, though a bit salty for my taste. Pulled pork sandwich tender with the right amount of tang. read more

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The piggy bowls are to die for we had the pulled pork and Mac and cheese. The Mac and Cheese was Excellent creaming just perfect The pulled pork was so Tender and you have to order extra corn bread you'll thank me later. read more

Pulled pork sandwich comes out naked, you add the sauce to your liking. Food came out super fast! Price was reasonable. The pulled pork & mac was great read more

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The Piggy does a very nice job of bringing BBQ to the north. Everything you would expect to fine is on the menu: brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs and burnt ends. All of the meats are above average and the brisket is particularly good. The sides are good across the board, and surprisingly for a BBQ place they do salads well. Add in a full bar with good cocktails (they have large ice cubes), and a nice patio and this should be on your list of places to eat in Walker. read more

Good food, nice ambience, pleasant wait staff, and reasonably priced. We stopped on our way through town. read more

The outdoor seating was very nice . We enjoyed the perfect afternoon to enjoy lunch outdoors. The Piggy is a small BBQ spot in Walker . We all enjoyed our food and drinks . The pulled pork sandwich was very mild in smoke. Not overpowering buy any means . The bun was very fresh and soft . For me the sauce was lacking . Next time I'll ask if a spicer sauce is available it was in the sweeter side . My wife loved the burnt ends which are limited so ask upon arrival. Lastly my son enjoyed the Mac and Cheese . It was served with beans . Don't forget a piece of Cornbread. read more

The Piggy - Outdoor seating - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

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Great ambiance. Pulled pork was a bit dry, service was great. BBQ had great smoke flavor and sauce was homemade. read more

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Long over due. One my favorite places to eat Ribs are amazing and mouth watering. Hard working friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Get there early if you want burnt ends because they run out because they are so popular! Owners are amazing people! Won't be disappointed! read more

This place has the most cozy atmosphere! When you combine that with the amazing food they prepare, you can tell that much more than ingredients went into your visit. Everything from the craft beer selection to the tasteful decorations make this location a NECESSITY when in the area, OR even if driving through! Be sure to call ahead as seating is limited, but worth it! read more

We were very disappointed in the food. Pretzels were hard and the cheese needed to be a bit cheesier. We also ordered the Piggy platter with the burnt ends. Overall, the best thing about the dish was the corn bread. Every item, literally EVERY PIECE OF MEAT was dry. Not worth the money. We ended up packing the leftovers for our furry doggy friends back home. Let's just say, I had the chase every bite down with a gulp of beer. The best part about our dinner were the chips, draft beer, and service (hence, the 2 stars). That says a lot about the meat! We won't be coming back. read more

The Piggy - Piggy platter, DRY! Everything was DRY! - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

The food is amazing and a good bar and wine selection. A great outdoor space too enjoyed it.

Easy to give this gem a solid 5 stars. I had the pulled pork sandwich and hubs had the burnt ends on a sandwich. We split a coleslaw, Mac & cheese and baked bean. Skip the kettle chips and grab an extra side, they are all really good. There is a spicy sauce but it is in little tubs not a squeeze bottle. It's not real spicy, we would actually have preferred a bit more heat, but the flavor was so good, we just don't mind. Service was also great. All around a terrific experience. read more

The Piggy - The door because we forgot to take any of the food and now it's all gone... wee wee wee, all the way home. - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

My wife and I usually get the pulled pork or brisket sandwiches as they are excellent. However recently we shared a full rack of ribs with two sides of the mac & cheese and pork and beans. It was fantastic! Had leftovers the following day. We will be back. Love the atmosphere and very friendly service. read more

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Everything is a little off here. I had a "smoky prime rib," which did have a little smoke but didn't seem to be seasoned much otherwise. For my side, I got mac and cheese, which ended up being really spicy. There isn't any indication of that on the menu, and I picked it because I was going for something creamy and smooth. Then for desert, the red velvet cake had very little cake, and I'm not exactly sure what the other ingredients were but cream cheese frosting was definitely not one of them. This place really left me scratching my head as to the cheffing decisions. But the logo at the front of the building is really cute, and the people were all very friendly. read more

We ordered the Piggy Platter to share. This was great so we could try several meats and sides. My favorite was the ribs and the corn bread. The corn bread had corn in it and was the best I have ever had! It's a cute little place with covered outdoor seating. It wasn't busy at all when we went on Wednesday night for dinner. Very kid friendly! read more

The Piggy - a sign on the side of a building - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

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Had our Rib Fest as planned, and it was great. The Ribs were fantastic again, paired with some local sweet corn, could not have been a better dinner on the lake. read more

I'm a BBQ freak. Ohh, how I wanted The Piggy to be a knockout BBQ joint. I read that it was mentioned in the New York Times-- quite a testament. Sadly, the Piggy disappointed. They were sold out of burnt ends at 5:00 on a Saturday (when the restaurant was not yet very busy). At $17, the half-rack was pricey for a small resort town on Leech Lake in northern Minnesota, which would have been worth it had the ribs measured up. But they didn't. Yes, they have a smoky flavor. Yes they're meaty. But the ribs lack a bark, that chewy, crusty rind that I consider to be essential to a good bbq rib. And the ribs were chopped in half so each rib was really a half of a rib. The sides were reasonably priced, and tasty. I enjoyed the Carolina cole slaw and the baked beans. Others in our party also had the corn bread and said it didn't measure up to Famous Dave's. One person in our party ordered the caesar salad and was disappointed. Iceberg lettuce? Too much thick, flavorless dressing. We drove 1.5 hours to get to The Piggy. The drive was worth it to see the beautiful countryside. Sadly, the dining experience was not. read more

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Piggy BBQ is a wonderful little portal to the rich South. Rustic patio seating (and bar!) are a must for anyone looking to enjoy house smoked, tenderly rendered meats and crispy kettle chips. Adorable stringed lights and a fire pit add a touch of southern authenticity. Joanna Gaines would be proud. Interior is just as quaint. I can't better describe it other than to say it's a cozy and friendly rustic getaway. The menu is great for snacking and dinning alike, anything from vegan pulled "pork" (yes, it's suspiciously delicious), carnivorous classics, or even huge fluffy pretzels with yummy dipping sauce. Prices are a steal. That's something you won't read in my reviews too often. Factor in the quality, portions and experience and you have yourself one hell of a bargain. Not to mentioning my new absolute favorite Margarita joint outside of Texas. I'm so pleased that I've found a place where the Margaritas aren't the usual Northern Minnesota "red-neck" friendly sprite and sauza radioactive green impostures. Real tequila, flavorful sour mix, lime and salt all dressed up and perfectly balanced by the amazing Bar staff. The staff truly is amazing- cranking out delicious drinks, entertaining guests and delivering accurate food orders all the while cheerful and pleasant. Piggy is surely going to be dealing with me again. I'll be back! read more

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Great food and service! They said there busy and the wait for food would be long but it wasn't at all. Super staff!

Worst BBQ ever. Meat tasted spoiled. Wait staff was negative. As for ambiance, nada, just signs all over the joint supporting some freak with orange dyed hair. If you go, have a beer from a bottle, not the tap, as the tap I had was flat. I love BBQ and had hoped for something much better. My wife had a salad and said that the lettuce was wilted. Come on, guys, you can do better. I recently ate at Big Bore BBQ, which is a destination, and it was fantastic. If they can do it and you can't, maybe take a few cooking classes? SAD! read more

Had the pulled pork sandwich. Very good. Their BBQ sauce was good too. Service was quick and they followed up with us. We sat outside. Weather was grand. No noise like you might have inside. They had run out of ribs just before our order which was a bummer. Root beer on tap came in a frosted glass. They have a new system which allows the waitress to take and process your card right at your table. Very nice! read more

It was a gorgeous nice so we took advantage and sitting outdoors under the pretty string lights. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. Our drinks were brought right away along with little dishes of their kettle chips. We started off with pretzels as our appetizers. We had a group of 9, so ordered two. They can put hot and had a side of melted Gouda cheese dip. We cut the pretzels up for everyone and it was a perfect around t for everyone. Most of us ordered a pulled pork sandwich. The bun was freshly made from a bakery. The pork was delicious and melted in our mouth. Father-in-law ordered brisket sandwich. He thought it was a little dry, but good. read more

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Stopped in for a quick snack and beverage prior to dinner. The Irish Mule and Curly Tail are proper cocktails worth the stop! The chips with their signature sauces are excellent as well. read more

The Piggy - Irish Mule, Kettle Chips, and Curly Tail - Barbeque Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

Great place to relax enjoy the evening. My family surprised me with a birthday dinner here and I couldn't have been more pleased!!! They have a great staff that served our group without a concern! You won't go wrong with a stop at The Piggy!!! read more

Nice dine-in experience! Not a lot of other customers on a weekday for lunch (thought it would be busy). Our helpful waitress brought out the "hot" bbq sauce (thank you!) which was dynamite on our bbq offerings paired with a Jack Pine brew or Finnegans, and cocktails: Flying Pig (small drink glass) & Titos. I was a trouble maker: I wanted my burnt ends separate from the bun for the lunch sandwich special. They made my lunch just the way I wanted: burnt ends in a bowl next to the bun. Not all restaurants are so accommodating! Thank you, The Piggy! read more

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I am not really sure where to begin. We had Piggy cater our wedding in Lake George, Minnesota with around 120 people. THEY WERE AND IT WAS AMAZING! Maggie, who is in charge of the catering, was such a treat to work it! She was responsive, kind, understanding, and so sweet! We had friends and family from all over the country. Kansas City, Los Angeles, all the way to the East Coast. Everyone LOVED and RAVED about the food the night of, the next day, and still continue to talk about how this was the best BBQ they have ever had. We can't say enough about Maggie and everything else about The Piggy BBQ. We love you and are so happy you were a part of our special day! read more

Very friendly. The homemade cornbread was excellent and you can buy loaves...they make it daily. We tried pulled pork and the brisket. Both were very good.Great bar drinks they carry Bemidji Brew a local favorite. Fast service. No wait. Gen Manager is excellent. read more

Amazing food and the staff is beyond friendly and helpful!! Recommend the burnt ends and Mac and cheese!! read more

Has amazing food. Stop every time we are in Walker. Have to grab a bag of chips to go.

We had a couple meals delivered while around the corner at Portage Brewing Company. I ordered the Beef Brisket, meat only and added the Mac n cheese, and my fiancé ordered the Burnt Ends Sandwich. The service was pretty quick, maybe 15min or so? Friendly server and they delivered right to our table. The food was really tasty, though the portions a bit small for the price. The meals came with kettle chips and my fiancé got less than a snack bag's worth of chips. Both meats were really good and the side of BBQ was a good balance of sweet and tangy. We were kind of surprised that the bun for the sandwich came in a wrapper but maybe that's just the age of COVID? The Mac n cheese was a good side but I probably wouldn't order again for $3.50. Overall a good experience and I would order again when we're in Walker. read more

This place was great! In town for a pool tournament and decided we wanted to support local business and have a sit down meal. I'm telling you. It was fabulous. Jenny our server was great too. We will be back! Thank you read more

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We were in a group of six at Portage Brewery. We ordered by phone. We all enjoyed the brisket and burnt ends. We ordered cornbread with honey. We had one single order and the six pack of cornbread. The single came with honey, but even though we got charged for honey with the six pack, we didn't get any. Also were not informed that the delivery was above eight dollars for them to walk it about a block to us. read more