Big Bore Barbecue

This place is kind of amazing. It’s a Texas-flavored BBQ joint in rural Minnesota. In Feb 2026 we came to see Joe Stamm band in “The Shed” connected to the back, but had dinner before in the restaurant. We got a perfectly smoked 24oz prime rib, fried Brussels Sprouts and Fries for $50! Amazing value and it was all perfectly prepared. They have Shiner Bock on tap and sell BBQ by the pound. Even though it was Valentine’s Day it wasn’t overly crowded (not empty either by any means). It’s not quite a honky tonk (no dance space and a little too clean :)), but if, like me, you’re home sick for Texas in Minnesota this is an awesome spot, even if it is a bit of a trek from the core part of the Cities.

Absolutely worth the drive from anywhere in the Twin Cities for authentic Texas BBQ in a lively, fun atmosphere! We visited on a Friday night and were blown away by the size of the place and the great vibe. The large outdoor patio was the perfect spot to relax. Drinks were reasonably priced, although some had a heavier pour than we prefer, which may be a plus for others! Can’t wait to return for lunch and try their Big Bore Bloody Mary topped with burnt ends. As for the food, we sampled the burnt end brisket, Brussels sprouts, cheese curds, and smoked candied bacon. The brisket was a bit on the dry side for our taste, but their hot BBQ sauce brought it back to life. Everything else was full of flavor and really well done. Overall, a great spot for BBQ lovers looking for bold flavors, g

We LOVE Big Bore BBQ. We've been coming here for about 4 years. We live in Minneapolis, MN, but don't mind the drive for excellent food! We buy the gift card deal at Christmas, where you get a $20 gift card to use Jan - March, for every $100 gift card you buy. We came on a Saturday ,6/28/25 around 3:00 p.m., and that was the perfect. Time! We got the build your own, so we got a full rack of ribs, 1/2 lb of pulled pork, regular order fries, 1 lemonade ($3.25), no pickle side, and it comes with a slice of bread. Our bill was approx:$55.08.I took several pictures of the menu, our order, the ladies bathroom accessibility, and the restaurant. This place is hands down, the BEST PLACE for BBQ! There's always a lot of parking available, if you don't see any in the normal parking lots, go to the on

We had the best dinner here. Our server, Jodi, was amazing. Most of our party, including myself, had never been before. She made amazing recommendations and was SO friendly. The portions were huge and so, ridiculously delicious. Would take a flight back to Minnesota just to enjoy this meal all over again. And would want to sit in Jodi’s section!

OMG I'm in BBQ heaven and this is Minnesota! I was blown away when we drove up and I saw the size of the place and then couldn't believe my eyes when we walked past the BBQ pits, freaking huge. The interior makes you feel like your standing somewhere in Texas with an equally big outside area. It was a Friday night and the place was rocking the hostess told us 1.5 hours and we were happy to wait since they have a big bar and lots of craft beers on tap as well as a good variety craft cocktails. As we walked to the bar 4 people got up and we snagged so seats at the bar and were able to order dinner at the bar. Bonus! OK Let's talk food. It was off the hook. They have a huge variety of BBQ meats, sandwiches and with Tex Mex options. As soon as I sa the Fat Back Mac & Cheese I had to have it