Best BBQ restaurants in St. Cloud
We ranked the top 13 BBQ restaurants in St. Cloud using our earned composite score, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone (see our methodology). Every business below is judged on the same scale, so the order reflects the full body of recent customer feedback, not just a single number.
Picks are ranked by relevance to bbq restaraunt.
At a glance
| # | Business | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Bear's BBQ | 4.4 (1463) | moderate | BBQ catering & comedy nights |
| 2 | Meat n Fire | 4.5 (1167) | moderate | Ribs, brisket & standout sides |
| 3 | Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q | 4.2 (1228) | inexpensive | Since-1982 hickory smoke & breakfast |
Ranked picks
Jimmy Bear's BBQ
Why it ranks first
Jimmy Bear's BBQ pulls big crowds for corporate catering and comedy shows, backed by a retail sauce line and generous sampler platters. Staff like Victoria and Vinny get called out by name for making events run smoothly.
Pros
- Bottled sauces available to take home
- Corporate and group event catering
- Comedy show entertainment on-site
- Generous sampler platters
Services: bbq catering · Price: moderate
Meat n Fire
Why it ranks second
Meat n Fire draws loyal repeat visits when the ribs and brisket land right, including one traveler from the UK who came back twice in a week. Sides like mac and cheese and banana pudding earn nearly as much praise as the meat, and this pick carries a high-confidence score.
Pros
- Tender ribs and brisket when on point
- Standout sides: mac and cheese, banana pudding
- Warm, helpful counter staff
- Solid lunch specials
Services: smokehouse bbq, carolina style bbq, texas style bbq, rib house · Price: moderate
Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q
Why it ranks third
Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q has been a St. Cloud fixture since 1982, known for hickory-smoked flavor, a wide sauce selection, and a solid breakfast menu. This pick carries a high-confidence score built on a large volume of reviews.
Pros
- Multiple house sauce options
- Quality breakfast menu
- Fast, friendly service
- Catering available
Services: smokehouse bbq, bbq catering, carolina style bbq, texas style bbq · Price: inexpensive