Finally tried out northbound smokehouse and it did not disappoint! They have both an indoor and outdoor seating area great for when weather permits! (Picnic tables outside on the patio) There are plenty of drink options from beer, cocktails, wines, to non alcoholic. I ordered the cider sidecar (7/10) and tried one of the IPAs (8/10) and thought both were pretty good. For food we got smoked wings (sweet and spicy 7/10) and cheese curds (8/10). For my main meal I got the brisket grilled cheese which was delicious! (9/10) Our server was very tentative and our food came out timely! I will be returning in the future!
Mark Suchy
Every question I asked was answered with a smile. Food was delicious. Ols Fashioneds were excellent. Beer was great. I would be happy to return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin J.
Being a BBQ guy I always enjoy trying local BBQ spots when I'm traveling for work. Saw this place had high ratings and figured I'd give it a try. The brisket as you can see while it was more than enough was dry, discolored and obviously reheated before being served to me. For a $50 meal, I'd expect something more fresh and at least smoked that same day. The sides, service and beer were all awesome but what I went there for unfortunately did not come close whatsoever to hitting the mark.
Shylo Stevens
Although they were busy and service took a while, it was worth the wait!! The meat was cooked so perfectly it melts in your mouth.The pollock was so light and crispy.Definitely eager to try again.
Really enjoyed dinner here on a Friday night! They were still pretty busy around 8pm on a Friday, just a short wait for a table. Enjoyed some cocktails and the bbq sampler platter, along with the fried fish and fries. All the meat is so smoky and delicious. Check them out.
Chelsea K
This place has great food. I usually get the BBQ chicken bowl, but went for the Mushroom Bliss Burger this time around and it did not disappoint. The fish and chips are another go to and the Reuben of course. The Hushpuppies are the best in MN, I'll argue. And those chicken wings are delightful. The Sweet & Spicy Wings are not to be taken lightly, they are a good heat and will make you pause to sip your drink or eat some fries. Not to be missed though, because they're perfection. The sides are generously portioned with heaps of salad or fries on the side. I've just gotten an appetizer and split the side from someone else's meal before and sometimes that's the way to go. But those fries are so good that you might not want to share lol!Also good are the Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich, the Fried Chicken Sandwich and The Northbound Burger. The patio here is one of the best in the area too, so if you're going when the weather's nice, go early to get a table. They also brew their own beers and have cocktails and mocktails. The N/A mocktails are always spot on. Love the recent blueberry one. Simply delicious.Parking: You might not always be able to get a spot right out front, but there's plenty of parking around the corner or down the street a bit.Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and kids cups with lids to keep little ones from spilling as much. The kids menu is generously portioned too.
We had a Reuben sandwich with fries for lunch. It was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunny S.
I live nearby and was excited to finally try Northbound. The ambiance and service were good. Hush puppies were delicious, and the meats were decent. However, some of the other items we ordered were completely inedible: Smoked mushrooms tasted like propane. Disgusting. Three of us had them in our dishes and all had the same reaction. Cooks should've tasted the batch before plating. Kids menu items: hot dog bun was stale and hard and hot dog was completely charred. Mac n cheese tasted several days old and reheated. We went on a Monday night, so maybe the more inexperienced cooks were in the kitchen. I understand that maybe not many kids menu items are purchased here, but if you are going to offer different items on the kids menu than the regular menu, make them fresh or otherwise just do smaller portions of the regular items. Seems like a great place, but they hired a cook or two that has zero pride in what they are making and doesn't care about the customers.
Kimberly F.
We decided to stop by here before a game at the college. They were busy even though it was late for lunch and early for dinner. We were seated and brought water and menus. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. We each ordered a beer my husband had an IPA and I had a chocolate raspberry stout. We ordered cheese curds for an appetizer. The breading was light and the cheese was melted nicely. The sauce was delicious. My husband had the Vegetarian Rueben with coleslaw and I had the Vegan bowl. I loved the smokiness of the mushrooms. The beets and pickled onions were also delicious. We got our food quickly. There is a glass window behind the bar where you can see the brewing tanks. There are mirrors on two walls of the seating area which give it a more spacious appearance. We saw a few more things on the menu we would like to try so we'll be back.
Alex Sneed Miller
Good menu and a really cool patio highlighting solar panels. Not sure if I'd give it 5 stars for dinner, but lunch was great. A lot better than the name suggests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Gale
Great vibe! Amazing chicken wings. And the bacon smoked old fashion was phenomenal!
Finally tried out northbound smokehouse and it did not disappoint! They have both an indoor and outdoor seating area great for when weather permits! (Picnic tables outside on the patio) There are plenty of drink options from beer, cocktails, wines, to non alcoholic. I ordered the cider sidecar (7/10) and tried one of the IPAs (8/10) and thought both were pretty good. For food we got smoked wings (sweet and spicy 7/10) and cheese curds (8/10). For my main meal I got the brisket grilled cheese which was delicious! (9/10) Our server was very tentative and our food came out timely! I will be returning in the future!
Every question I asked was answered with a smile. Food was delicious. Ols Fashioneds were excellent. Beer was great. I would be happy to return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Being a BBQ guy I always enjoy trying local BBQ spots when I'm traveling for work. Saw this place had high ratings and figured I'd give it a try. The brisket as you can see while it was more than enough was dry, discolored and obviously reheated before being served to me. For a $50 meal, I'd expect something more fresh and at least smoked that same day. The sides, service and beer were all awesome but what I went there for unfortunately did not come close whatsoever to hitting the mark.
Although they were busy and service took a while, it was worth the wait!! The meat was cooked so perfectly it melts in your mouth.The pollock was so light and crispy.Definitely eager to try again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hand-Cut Fries, Porchetta, Pulled Pork
Really enjoyed dinner here on a Friday night! They were still pretty busy around 8pm on a Friday, just a short wait for a table. Enjoyed some cocktails and the bbq sampler platter, along with the fried fish and fries. All the meat is so smoky and delicious. Check them out.
This place has great food. I usually get the BBQ chicken bowl, but went for the Mushroom Bliss Burger this time around and it did not disappoint. The fish and chips are another go to and the Reuben of course. The Hushpuppies are the best in MN, I'll argue. And those chicken wings are delightful. The Sweet & Spicy Wings are not to be taken lightly, they are a good heat and will make you pause to sip your drink or eat some fries. Not to be missed though, because they're perfection. The sides are generously portioned with heaps of salad or fries on the side. I've just gotten an appetizer and split the side from someone else's meal before and sometimes that's the way to go. But those fries are so good that you might not want to share lol!Also good are the Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich, the Fried Chicken Sandwich and The Northbound Burger. The patio here is one of the best in the area too, so if you're going when the weather's nice, go early to get a table. They also brew their own beers and have cocktails and mocktails. The N/A mocktails are always spot on. Love the recent blueberry one. Simply delicious.Parking: You might not always be able to get a spot right out front, but there's plenty of parking around the corner or down the street a bit.Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and kids cups with lids to keep little ones from spilling as much. The kids menu is generously portioned too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hand-Cut Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich
Awesome food! Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and beverages in a lively
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I stopped in on a whim. Had a beer and bbq platter. The bbq was very good and a perfect portion for two people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Some of the best wings anywhere which is saying a lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Wings
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We had a Reuben sandwich with fries for lunch. It was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live nearby and was excited to finally try Northbound. The ambiance and service were good. Hush puppies were delicious, and the meats were decent. However, some of the other items we ordered were completely inedible: Smoked mushrooms tasted like propane. Disgusting. Three of us had them in our dishes and all had the same reaction. Cooks should've tasted the batch before plating. Kids menu items: hot dog bun was stale and hard and hot dog was completely charred. Mac n cheese tasted several days old and reheated. We went on a Monday night, so maybe the more inexperienced cooks were in the kitchen. I understand that maybe not many kids menu items are purchased here, but if you are going to offer different items on the kids menu than the regular menu, make them fresh or otherwise just do smaller portions of the regular items. Seems like a great place, but they hired a cook or two that has zero pride in what they are making and doesn't care about the customers.
We decided to stop by here before a game at the college. They were busy even though it was late for lunch and early for dinner. We were seated and brought water and menus. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. We each ordered a beer my husband had an IPA and I had a chocolate raspberry stout. We ordered cheese curds for an appetizer. The breading was light and the cheese was melted nicely. The sauce was delicious. My husband had the Vegetarian Rueben with coleslaw and I had the Vegan bowl. I loved the smokiness of the mushrooms. The beets and pickled onions were also delicious. We got our food quickly. There is a glass window behind the bar where you can see the brewing tanks. There are mirrors on two walls of the seating area which give it a more spacious appearance. We saw a few more things on the menu we would like to try so we'll be back.
Good menu and a really cool patio highlighting solar panels. Not sure if I'd give it 5 stars for dinner, but lunch was great. A lot better than the name suggests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe! Amazing chicken wings. And the bacon smoked old fashion was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5