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Smoak BBQ - Rochester, Rochester, MN

Smoak BBQ - Rochester

4.3
4.3
149 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
SMOAK mixes a modern and casual ambiance with traditional Texas-style BBQ. We want our BBQ to be the ultimate comfort food – flavorful and memorable. Our open dining room features spacious farm tables for large parties, a beautiful bar with smoked handcrafted cocktails, and vast windows and garage doors. SMOAK also features a beautiful patio with a large pergola, string lights, and outdoor bar seating – the perfect spot to relax during those warm summer months.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    361-7427
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Innovative

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Hot spot

  • Rochester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoak BBQ in Rochester offers a lively dining experience with "excellent food and service" that keeps patrons coming back. Their BBQ, including favorites like burnt ends and pulled pork, is "delicious" and "fantastic." While the bustling atmosphere suits families, seating can be challenging during peak times. Enjoy diverse sauce selections and a welcoming outdoor patio.

149 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Out of pulled pork gave me very small portion of brisket for $25
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on October 28, 2024
    Jerry, I'm sorry to hear about your experience at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback is invaluable, and I’ll ensure it’s shared with our team to improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you for your input!

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  2. Lizz

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the outdoor patio area. Great space for those who have a dog.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on October 16, 2024
    Lizz, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you love our patio area at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you and your furry friend back for another enjoyable experience!

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  3. trevor

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food there is incredible. I love going there just for the food, but from the time we were seated till the time they even came around to take drink orders was 20 minutes. We just ended up ordering drinks and our dinner at the same time.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on September 14, 2024
    Trevor, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you love the food at Smoak BBQ. However, we apologize for the slow service you experienced. Your experience is important to us, and we'll work on improving our timing. We hope to provide you with a smoother experience on your next visit. Thank you for your support!

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  4. John

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the 4 for ¿32?. I chose brisket, pulled pork, half a chicken, and salmon. The brisket, pulled pork, and chicken were amazing. The salmon was good, but I didn’t realize it was served cold. The ¿collard? Greens has some spicy kick to them, but I can’t handle much heat, and they were good. The pit beans were good as well. The Texas Twinkies (bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños) were fantastic, but an order is only 3 of them. The cornbread is delicious, and the honey butter that comes with the cornbread is amazing. Last, the apple crisp dessert was very good, although between two orders, one had a bit more crunch to the crisp, while the other had very little crunch. Overall fantastic experience.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on September 14, 2024
    John, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food you ordered from us at Smoak BBQ. Your experience means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Andrew

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The burnt ends are fantastic! They have the barbecue in Rochester.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on September 14, 2024
    Andrew, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the burnt ends. It's wonderful to know that Smoak BBQ is your go-to for barbecue in Rochester. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! The only downside was that the music was SO loud that we couldn't hear the people talking across the table.

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  7. Laurie

    Hawaii

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped in after arriving in Rochester for the first time. Found the restaurant on Open table and we were not disappointed. My husband had the chicken bbq plate and loved all the layers of flavor along with baked beans and cold slaw. The burrito bowl was lovely. We sat at the bar for the taller chairs, however given the demands on the bartender, probably would have been better to sit at a restaurant table. Everyone was super friendly. Highly recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservation for table of 6 was available on Saturday night within a hour. We had a variety of food between us. All orders were delivered in a prompt manner. BBQ was delicious. Be aware of the Texas Hot, it is indeed actually hot. HAHA

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  9. SteveM

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was very busy (which is fine). More of a family place than a place to go have a quiet meal. Lots of kids and they were louder. Very open area to eat so noise travels. Our waiter was new and being trained in. Despite being new he was very good. The food was ok. I've been to quite a few BBQ places and this one is average. We got the 4 meat platter (Pulled pork, ribs, cheddar sausage, sliced turkey). The pork was very good but the rest was underwhelming. The ribs were not very tender. The sides were beans and mac & cheese. The beans were the best thing we had but the mac & cheese was sub par. Overall the place wasn't bad but I do not have a reason to go back.

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  10. Trixie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable server, with good food and drinks. Highly recommend pineapple slushy.

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FAQs

Smoak BBQ - Rochester offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 361-7427.

Smoak BBQ - Rochester is rated 4.3 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Smoak BBQ - Rochester

2291 Commerce Dr, Rochester, MN 55901-3335

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Delivery, Takeout
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