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ZZQ Smokehouse

4.3 (343 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Unpretentious spot in the strip mall (by the gas station)
Molly B.

Excellent BBQ spot that is worth a stop! Meaty ribs seasoned and smoked to perfection! Make-your-own sauce, if you can't find one you like! Order at the counter, the make your bbq and you can pick it up at the end of the counter. My friend loved their coleslaw (that's why there's 2 on her lunch chicken platter).

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Ann L.

They get you before you even walk in door. That smell wafting from the smoker is intoxicating!! The ambiance is total smokehouse with lots of wood and metal. It just fits. But the food... It is amazing! Hand crafted with tons of passion. You can taste the dedication in every bite. We shared a lot of items and were delighted with every one. The sauce bar is just fantastic. Something for every palate and we tried them all. Here's my tip- try the fry sauce on the pulled pork. This place is truly a gem with some talented people who care manning the helm. Be sure to give it a try!

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Nicole N.

Saw this place had some decent reviews and decided to give them a try. Unfortunately my experience was less than average..... There is a fair amount of parking in this area and inside seating. The first thing you notice is this place does smell AMAZING but the food just did not taste anywhere good as it smelled! The service was fine. Nothing to write home about. It was very fast though!! Ok the most important part! THE FOOD: I am someone who grabs chips over a cookies and loves salt, so when I tell you these fries were so salty they are almost inedible, I mean it! Just covered! The brisket tasted old, rubbery and dry. I had to throw the whole thing out, such a waste. They Mac and cheese was very watery in consistency but the flavor was ok. The pulled pork was the only thing that was half way decent. I tried the Smokey, sweet, and tangy Carolina BBQ sauces and didn't like a single one. The flavors were just to artificial. This was just a huge miss for me. Will not be back.

Sauces!
Molly M.

Does NOT disappoint! BBQ here spanks the competition-pork butts down! Moist beef brisket that you can serve to a toothless grannie (it's so tender it melts in your mouth). The ribs are plentiful meaty and delicious (even if you don't stop at the sauce station to concoct your own). Counter service, excellent vibe and best smelling place in Eagan!

Kids meal - chicken and fries
Bonnie D.

We tried ZZQ's for lunch on a Friday. It wasn't too busy at 11:30, but around 12:30/1, the line was about 8 people long. We tried the brisket, pulled pork, ribs, fries, and chicken (part of the kids meal). I am a huge pulled pork fan, and their's was so good! Everything else was okay, but not great. Maybe the amazingness of the pulled pork made everything else dull? The service was really good, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

two trays of food
Mickensie W.

I was really craving some good bbq food since one of our fav spots has been closed. We decided to go out to zzq after a couple of others recommended it. It definitely didn't disappoint! My hubby got the ribs combo and I got a pulled pork sandwich. My hubby said the ribs were up there with some of the best he has had in Memphis and in St. Louis. All of the different sauces were amazing! The pork was so tender and had great flavor. The fries were crispy and the fry sauce was bomb. Also, they offer Coke Zero which makes me happy!

Mike W.

We went pretty late, during a Friday dinner rush. Not a ton of seating here but enough for what it is. The lady at the counter seemed pretty flustered but was friendly and got it all down eventually, especially considering the semi-confusing nature of our coupon. I can't say enough nice things about the food, sauces, and people here though. Just phenomenal work guys! I got the two meat plate, pulled pork with ribs, beans and coleslaw. Everything was so good! The rub on the ribs, the sweet, hot and tangy Carolina sauce and the pulled pork was all perfect! Writing this brings back mouth-watering callbacks definitely asking for a return visit and then some!

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Owner is a good guy and the bbq is top notch. Tender meats and sauces are outstanding

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I never been to this place but the best place ever in the world and the universe and the Galaxy

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