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Smoak BBQ - Rochester, Rochester, MN

Smoak BBQ - Rochester

4.9
4.9
125 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    361-7427
  • Website
    http://www.smoakbbqmn.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Kid-friendly

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Hot spot

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Best Overall

  • Rochester

    Best Food

  • Rochester

    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Ambiance

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Good for special occasions

  • Rochester

    Lively

125 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Our waitress was very nice 👌 food was good coffee ☕️ delicious

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  2. AlanB

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. We never have been disappointed with the unique BBQ menu. Pleasant patio.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Pit beans so good and ribs. Have great specialty drinks to choose from

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  4. DrBob

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We are returning diners here. We love the smoked turkey: best in the area.

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  5. Trixie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the pineapple drinks - patio is very nice when weather is good

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  6. abnerone

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Great food, great service. However, it was too loud during mother’s day brunch and had trouble hearing each other. My though it is to turn off the music, so that at least everyone isn’t first shouting over the music. So that overall the overall shout taking could be lower. Mother’s don’t need the loud music, like the Friday night crowd does.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good, and waitstaff was awesome! We put in a reservation a day before, and when we showed up early, our table was already set with menus and waters. Prices are very competitive with smokehouse restaurants. Will definitely be coming back again!

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  8. JimC

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, probably the best smoked chicken I have had. Great place, and prices are good. We love going to Smoak.

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  9. CyndiB

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must go to for excellent BBQ. I’ve been here a few times, and the food and cocktails are very good! Love the burnt ends! Nice assortment of sauces.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food and atmosphere was great. Our server was great. Your hosts need a little bit more customer friendly. I used Open Table and put in there that I would like a booth. We arrived 15 minutes before my reservation, so I wouldn't mind waiting for a booth. They didn't even look to see if a booth would come available soon or not. They acted like that would be a bother. The chairs are very uncomfortable for a bigger person, so that's why I want a booth. Shortly after we sat at a table, a booth became empty and that was even before my scheduled reservation.

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  11. Bpinmn

    Minneapolis

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our family here tonight for diner while they are visiting for Easter. Smoak exceeded our expectations for food and service. We were blown away by the quality and variety of the BBQ and side dishes. One of our sons was recently in St Louis and eat BBQ in what he thought was the best BBQ establishments until he eat at Smoak tonight. He said that the burnt ends briskets, ribs and pulled pork was so much better tonight. The b roasted chicken was superior to any chicken I’ve previously had. We will be back frequently!!😁😁😁😁

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We waited a bit longer than we would have liked (probably 10-15 minutes of sitting before our server came over, and it wasn’t busy). She was very apologetic and provided some cornbread on the house to make up for it. The food was great, her service was outstanding, and we had another great experience. Will definitely continue coming back.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

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  14. LynnF

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Smoak is generally about the meat. Those of us who don't eat meat are often forgotten at these places. Although their smoked salmon is the best I've ever had So I was pleasantly surprised to see bowls that could also be ordered with tofu or vegan chicken. I had the Smoak'd noodle bowl with tofu and added barbecue sauce at the table. Two of my companions ordered the same bowl -- one with tofu and the other with beef and cleaned their bowls quickly. We had cheese curds and sweet potato puffs for starters. The slushee on tap was a "nutty professor" that was fabulous although more suited to dessert. One of our group got the old fashioned flight which looked tempting except for the maple bacon version (not a good option for vegetarians but it was his favorite). Dessert options included potluck staples: strawberry poke cake, lemon bars, apple pie, and pecan pie. Service was good. There is a kid's menu and the atmosphere is noisy enough you can't hear anyone more than two seats away so kids fit right in. Handicapped parking is a bit far from the front door and the doors do not have automatic openers. Tables can accommodate a wheelchair.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Smoak is such a great place! Randy is exceptional and took great care of our large group! Thank you!

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  16. SH18

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! Love the breakfast menu! And the new year's cocktails were delicious!

    1 person found this helpful

  17. PapaJoel

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    A little delay in getting served initially but when they realized we had been served, they apologized profusely and made up for it ten-fold. Great BBQ…we tried just about everything and we’re happy with it all.

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  18. ChristopherO

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best BRoasted Chicken in town, great taste and moist. The sides were great as well, and I will go back again.

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  19. etenliefde

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pup patio is excellent! Great smokey Bloody Mary too

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  20. Datenitenever

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Smoak for the Father’s Day buffet. The food was fantastic. A nice variety of items available. The patio was perfect —with some dog friends also enjoying a healthy meal. Our server, Lauren was amazing. She was kind and energetic. The service was prompt and professional. We can’t wait to go back soon!

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  21. Schnubz

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Smoak is a place we come to again and again. We love this place! Can't wait for our next visit!

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  22. MeganH

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Perfectly seasoned ribs, flavorful collard greens, all the food we had was delicious! Just wish they wouldn’t have changed plate option from pick 2 sides to coleslaw and pick one side. Not a fan of coleslaw. Nice outdoor seating!

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  23. AnnaE

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Service was good but food was really gross…undercooked chicken and my “pulled” pork was just a blob of fatty pork

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming back to this place! Always prompt servit, amazing food and nice atmosphere! We will keep coming back whenever we are in the area!

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  25. NicoleS

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great options. Brisket was nice and tender. Broasted chicken was perfect. Good sauces. Ended with the tres leches desert. Perfect. We’ll be back.

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  26. JohnS

    Des Moines

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The worst chairs of any restaurant I have ever been to. Everyone in our group complained along with the tables next to us. I would advise anyone going to get a booth.

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  27. BenE

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent apps and dinner selections. Great service. Definitely one of our new favorite restaurants!

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  28. ShanaMae

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Smoak is always good! Everything I’ve had there has been delicious. Busy on weekend nights but worth the wait!

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  29. LWer

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The host and wait staff were great! The music was a bit too loud to have table conversations. Food was good. Kid’s meal is served on a lunch tray with pudding and apple sauce - love that! Thought the max and cheese could have been better.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Food was average. Service adequate.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. KristinR

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Amazing broasted chicken and coleslaw. Beer was perfect cold temperature

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  32. BandK

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a busy night but we still felt important to the waitress. Food was a good portion and we didn’t need a take home box. Great tasting and the beans were just the right amount of heat!!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Everything was very nice!

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  34. DrewD

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    First time to Smoke. We will be back for sure. Food and service were both good.

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  35. MikeH

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Three out of us had good meals, 2 chose chicken and one salad. One had the brisket philly not so good. New place, staff very friendly but noise level high I think just because of interior of building. a little bit cafeteria like.

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  36. Rebecca

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Good food but it’s expensive for what you get. Drinks are always great though. Our server was ok, she could of checked in more and not forced the check on us, we would of stayed for another round.

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  37. Nisse

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious except the macaroni and cheese side dish. It was very cold and extremely dry with no taste. My husband and I couldn't eat it and our granddaughter had ordered it for her main dish. She didn't like it and wouldn't eat it. It was cold and gummy.

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  38. Andrew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment you walk in the smell of smoked meat makes your mouth instantly water. Their food is amazing and the staff are always so great.

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  39. Nisse

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing as always! The ribs were meaty and fell off the bone and the brisket was moist and delicious. They did cut down the portion by like 3 slices (used to get 6 slice and now only 3 for more money. Understand cost is more but don't cut portion that much! In the sandwich do you only get 1 piece now? Everything tasted wonderful though and I always recommend it.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Service and delicious food!

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You can order delivery directly from Smoak BBQ - Rochester using the Order Online button. Smoak BBQ - Rochester also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 361-7427.

Smoak BBQ - Rochester is rated 4.9 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Delivery, Takeout
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