Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Minneapolis, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Minneapolis, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Minneapolis using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#20. Famous Dave's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 800 W Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Hoban Korean BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2939 Hennepin Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Beast Barbecue

- Rating: 3.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Big Louie's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5216 West Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55429
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#16. The Fabled Rooster

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 520 N 4th St Fl 1 Graze Provisions + Libations Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Just Turkey

- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3731 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Barbecue, Turkish, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#14. C & G's Smoking Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4723 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Purple People Feeder

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 France Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Ted Cook's 19th Hole BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2814 E 38th St Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Amos & Amos BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 6th St NE Minneapolis, MN 55421
- Categories: Barbecue, Street Vendors, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Scott Ja-Mamas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 W Diamond Lake Rd Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3025 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Porchetteria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2221 W 50th St Terzo Wine Bar Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Smoke In The Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3733 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. StormKing Brewpub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 618 N 5th St Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Barbecue, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Boomin Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 949 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Soul to Soul Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 920 E Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Animales Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1121 Quincy St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp