BBQ Restaurants in Minnesota

When Guy Fieri brought his red Camaro to the Land of 10,000 Lakes between 2011 and 2015, he discovered that Minnesota’s BBQ scene was smoking hot despite those frigid winters. The Triple D host found three standout joints serving up serious ‘cue, and locals have kept coming back ever since—two of the three spots are still firing up their smokers today.

Leading the pack is North Bound Smokehouse and Brewpub in Minneapolis, where craft beer meets low-and-slow perfection, earning a stellar 4.5-star rating. Just east of the Twin Cities, Bayport BBQ has been holding it down in the charming St. Croix River town with equally impressive marks. These pitmasters proved that authentic barbecue thrives in the most unexpected places, bringing Southern tradition to the Upper Midwest with their own regional twist.

With an average rating of 4.5 stars across all featured restaurants, Minnesota’s BBQ destinations have earned their place in Flavortown history. Whether you’re craving brisket, ribs, or pulled pork, these Guy-approved spots deliver the goods.