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Market was really cool to be at. It definitely has the old-school vibe going on, and we learned that all the decor, including the ceiling tile, was painstakingly moved from the previous location. I'm definitely romantic about history, so that felt neat, as well as the signed black-and-white portraits all over the walls. The food was good. I was a big fan of their dusted pork rinds, and I'm a big fan to a fault of chicharrón so my rec is a big deal on those (I guess?). The brisket was lovely, tender with a good smoke to it. I prefer Texas-style, but this isn't that so 5/5 on the brisket. Good job. Ribs were very flavorful, but I feel they might have been overcooked at too high a temperature for too long, rather than a low slow smoke. I love smoked meat and do a lot of it myself, and these ribs were DELICIOUS but dry and too chewy. I make my own ribs with a bite and chew, "falling off the bone" is too tender. These made me feel like I had to work hard to get meat off the bone. 3/5 on the ribs. Sides were delicious though. Coleslaw was the best I've ever had, honestly, and the fries were PERFECT. Sauces come in hot and regular, and as a fan of spicy food the hot was awesome, plenty of long-lasting heat with a great overall flavor. Good job Market, delicious food overall. I'm not sure if the ribs were tougher because we got their early (around 4:30PM on a weekday) but that's my only complaint.
JakeJake
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Edit: Based on the owner's response to this review below, it's safe to say that even if I did comment on everything wrong with my meal to management, the staff would've just chopped it up as me having "bad taste" or "not liking their style of BBQ". This is the precise reason this place will never be considered anything more than mediocre, they can't take criticism. I could be a 5 star chef for all you know. And you're blatantly ignoring a customer's input. I see the same comments on your reviews from many other customers. But I won't hold my breath for them to come around! Let me say the service was excellent. With that being said, the food was surprisingly disappointing and expensive for what you get. I paid nearly $70 for one person for something that was akin to a cafeteria meal. The fries were not seasoned well and were the kind you find in a hospital lunch room. The ribs were tough, unseasoned, and lacked flavor. The mac and cheese tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved and made by Hungry Man. It was noodles with bland cheese sauce and not a pinch of salt. The toast tasted like lightly buttered Wonderbread. The fried chicken also lacked flavor. No spices were used (or at least we couldn’t taste them). The coleslaw was very runny. The cornbread was over baked, had dense spots that wouldn’t break apart, and so dry it just fell apart. Seemed like it had been sitting out all day. I wanted to give this honest feedback hoping they make some changes. Unfortunately I won’t be returning. My waitress was amazing though!
Joseph BullockJoseph Bullock
130
I don't ever write reviews good or bad. However Market BBQ has been a tradition for me probably since I was 7-8 years old. We would always go on Sunday night after the RV Show in Feb. I have continued that tradition with every RV dealership I have worked for thru the years. Last night the Family owned dealership I have worked for for the past few years has also had that tradition thru the years. Last night we had the honor of coming to your new location with all of our employees and some out of town manufacturer reps and some other dealership friends. I must say I along with everyone that was with us were very impressed. You really out did yourself the restaurant looks and felt just as I remember thru the years. And I must say the rack of ribs I had last night was probably one of if not the best rack of ribs I have ever had. I now have to make plans to bring my dad in for dinner It was my dad who brought me to Market BBQ for the first time many years ago and he still remembers your original location before you moved to Nicollet location. Thanks again to you and your amazing staff for an awesome dining experience last night and looking forward to my next visit.
Brian AchtelikBrian Achtelik
10
Being from the south, I decided to visit this barbecue restaurant to eat and compare food and styles of this region and my own home's. I ordered the Market Combo with sliced brisket and pulled pork. It came with fries and coleslaw, I also decided to order a side of collard greens too. The barbecue was honestly good and I won't lie, I was surprised. The style was a bit different as it came with caramelized onions and sauce but they were good. I was expecting canned collards as well but they seemed freshly made and they were great. The place was not very crowded and the service was relatively quick. So why did I deduct a star? It would have been nice if it did not cost so much to sub side dishes. Baked beans and coleslaw are usually staples with barbecue where I am from but to sub for beans it would have cost $4-5. I also prefer my brisket without sauce but it came sauced already. Overall, it was still good and I would not mind visiting the restaurant again if I were in the area.
Jackie DotsonJackie Dotson
00
Had an amazing meal here last night. The restaurant looked good - it's old school. We were sat right away and our server was awesome (I think her name was Tory) she was super attentive and quick. They had a nice Happy hour special so we got some drinks and the smoked wings. The wings were smoked and then deep fried and tasted amazing. Our meals were incredible too. I thought the brisket was some of the best I have ever had. The pork chops were really good too. I really enjoyed that all of the meats tasted differently - different seasonings. I have been to plenty of places that the chicken/pork/beef all taste the same and its hard to differentiate. That isn't the case here. Our sides were good too. We both really liked the coleslaw. Wasn't a huge fan of the beans. I saw another reviewer say that the fries were salty - she is right, but I like them that way. Incredible meal and glad to see the addition to Northeast.
Ryan LarsonRyan Larson
10
Being from the south, I decided to visit this barbecue restaurant to eat and compare food and styles of this region and my own home's. I ordered the Market Combo with sliced brisket and pulled pork. It came with fries and coleslaw, I also decided to order a side of collard greens too. The barbecue was honestly good and I won't lie, I was surprised. The style was a bit different as it came with caramelized onions and sauce but they were good. I was expecting canned collards as well but they seemed freshly made and they were great. The place was not very crowded and the service was relatively quick. So why did I deduct a star? It would have been nice if it did not cost so much to sub side dishes. Baked beans and coleslaw are usually staples with barbecue where I am from but to sub for beans it would have cost $4-5. I also prefer my brisket without sauce but it came sauced already. Overall, it was still good and I would not mind visiting the restaurant again if I were in the area.
Jackie DotsonJackie Dotson
00
Nearby Attractions Of Market Bar-B-Que Restaurant And Food Trucks
Siwek Lumber & Millwork Corp - NE MPLS
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Basic Info
Address
220 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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(612) 872-1111
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Website
marketbbq.com
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Description
Old-school, family-owned stop with red & white tablecloths serves BBQ smoked meats plus a full bar.
attractions: Siwek Lumber & Millwork Corp - NE MPLS, Marshall Terrace Park, MN Firefighters Museum, Northeast Fitness, Bottineau Field Park, Lowry Avenue Bridge, Northeast Hair and Co., Antiquified Antiques, Salon Gold, Gluek Park, restaurants: Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, Stanley's Northeast Bar Room, Hai Hai, Jax Cafe, Secret Headquarters at Betty Danger's Country Club, The Sample Room, Mojo Coffee Gallery, Olive and Lamb, Grumpy's Bar, Walden Coffee
