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Smoak BBQ - Rochester, Rochester, MN

Smoak BBQ - Rochester

4.5
4.5
155 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoak BBQ in Rochester offers a delightful dining experience with "superb" food and "excellent" service. Guests praise its "incredible" dishes, "fantastic" burnt ends, and enjoyable outdoor patio. While some note occasional service delays, the flavorful meals and seasonal drinks make it a must-visit.

155 Reviews
  1. Jesse

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! The place was super cozy and inviting. The food and drinks were delicious! Our server was bit rushed, but nonetheless friendly and the food came out really quickly. We’ll definitely be back!

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  2. Holly

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing. Prices were great for the amount of food. The biscuits were to die for, yum! It was a bit loud for talking even with a small group. We would definitely go back.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on February 5, 2025
    Holly, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Smoak BBQ. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great visit!

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  3. Amber

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food was superb, our waiter was excellent, and as always super fast service!
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on January 26, 2025
    Amber, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback means a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  4. Laura

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress attentive and food flavorful. Had seasonal Christmas drinks that were tasty
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on January 3, 2025
    Laura, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and it motivates our team to keep delivering great experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals soon!

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  5. Joellen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy there today and it affected food quality. Waiter was not as good as they usually are. We mentioned French toast was cold, and all he said was was “I’m sorry” without resolution.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on December 24, 2024
    Joellen, thank you for your feedback on Smoak BBQ. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations, particularly with the food quality and service. Your comments are valuable, and we will look into this matter with our team to ensure we provide a better experience in the future. We appreciate your input and hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you on your next visit.

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  6. Mary

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service on a very busy night! Really enjoyed ourselves.
    Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on December 5, 2024
    Mary, thank you for the excellent 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service and appreciate you coming out ton celebrate our anniversary. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we appreciate your support.

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  7. Jerry

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Smoak BBQ - Rochester is rated 4.5 stars by 155 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 12 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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