Big J's Smokehouse

Ike Carlson

2020-05

As far as smoked meats go in the ottertail county area, I don't think you can get better than here. I had the ribs and they were delicious. My wife had the famous mac and really enjoyed it. The sides were good but too large I walked out of there feeling like I didn't need to eat for a week! Prices are really good for the amount and quality you get. Service was great!

Tiffani Stevens

2020-05

Really good food. Philly came out dry this last time in my opinion. Asked for no onions on a salad and received them anyway. Waitress was a little slow on service when we were the only table in there. Asked for a refill and the other two adults at my table received refills but I did not. Then we were all ready to go (half the table standing and kids getting restless) and it took about 20 minutes for her to ask how we wanted our tickets, bring us boxes, get us our tickets, and to run our cards. One more table had came in at the end but wasn't even ready so shouldn't have been busy. Kids meals are way too expensive as well. $9.50 was spent on a 1 year 9 month old meal and drink. She barely ate the food and her mothers meal cost $14.75 for both.

Ruth Ellis

2022-05

A hidden gem. Just off of 94 between Fergus Falls and Moorhead it is well worth the stop. Housed inside an old turn-of-the-century building it has wonderful ambience. The food was delicious, the portions were large, and the owner was very friendly and responsive. Definitely planning on making this a regular stop.

Shawn K

2021-05

Never tried the BBQ here before, but wanted to try some Minnesota Q for the first time. We ordered the brisket and the pulled pork to try a variety along with a suggested side of the Mac n cheese. The brisket was pretty dry with an oily backing. It was missing character in taste and the fullness of a good quality piece of beef. The pulled pork was also dry also including the oily backing and mealy texture. The mac had a lack of cheese and greasy. When we go to get BBQ, there’s obviously some greasiness you’re going to meet no pun intended, but not a saturation of it. Juiciness, good texture and character (smoke profile) is key. Last but not least were the sauces. Both the sweet and regular were much like sugar water. We we’re really hoping to find a good local BBQ place to call home. We’ve had Q from all over the country and have smoked/Q’d for over 30 years. I understand that not only there can be different tastes (preferences), but also styles available to like our dislike. Yet I could not recommend poor quality in meat and execution of Qing. I wish you guys well and hope things get better

Lisa Olivieri

2021-05

This restaurant was so good! Everything was cooked perfectly! The atmosphere is great and the employees friendly. We will definitely go back.

Sandie Lynn Haltom

2018-05

Stopped by this food truck on our way home from the lake. Food was awesome, we each had something different and everything was good. The truck wasn't new but the inside was very clean!

Logan

2020-05

I had heard good things, but this place sucked. The burger was dry and tough like jerky my jaw hurt for days after, the BBQ sauce was the worst I've tasted.

Rita Schoemann-Griffen

2020-05

This place SUCKED! WHO CAN RUIN NEW YORK STRIP? SERVE YOU BROWN LETTUCE? AND SERVE COLESLAW THAT TASTE LIKE YOUR EATING JUST THICK SOUR CREAM? AND THE BBQ SAUCE WAS HORRIBLE! RIBS WERE STRINGY? I WOULD GIVE THEM 1 STAR CAUSE I THINK IT IS REQUIRED TO RATE THEM! OTHERWISE, -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dianne McDermott

2021-05

Absolutely fantastic!!! Highly recommend it to anyone who loves good food!!! And wonderful service. Couldn't give it enough praise!!

Nick Heck

2020-05

Amazing food, wonderful staff, and such a cool place to call Big J's headquarters. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu and this team is dedicated!

Mike Zurn

2021-05

Another great pizza and beers at Big J's. We even had some cheesecake for dessert and it was very good.

Wyatt W. Penke

2021-05

Usually good food and service, 4 stars because the place is always freezing in the Winter

John Erjavec

2020-05

Friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices. The big dog was great!

Macy Kraft

2022-05

‼️ Friendly staff, good pricing, Wonderful food 10/10‼️

Clark Bernard

2020-05

I had the supreme pizza...super good. Mac n cheese was a great change.

Julie Streifel

2020-05

Amazing food. Great service. Highly recommend!!

Kerry D'Amour

2022-05

Terrific ribs 😋 .. (left wrong info on previous post meant for Big Daddys in Duluth Mn)

Jamie Kaston

2019-05

Amazing food and staff I recommend this restaurant for sure!!!!

MIL3

2019-05

New place is awesome, food is always great.

Rodger Njaa

2019-05

Great place to eat! Smoked meatloaf is awesome!

Jordan Sanger

2022-05

They catered our wedding and food was excellent

Mandi Hamman

2020-05

Great food, great service, great price!

Ryan Welle

2021-05

Im a brisket lover, this was second to none, I wish I could make it this good!

Eric Larson

2020-05

Awesome food! Fun 1st night of trivia!

Edward Steller

2020-05

Really friendly service. Good pizza.

robert wohlwend

2020-05

Everything is always so good and the staff is very friendly!

Thomas Asleson

2020-05

Poor service and spendy just wasn't satisfied with the food

Therese Brown

2021-05

Good food and service. Will be back.

darkskull88able

2021-05

Excellent beef brisket in a small town.

Vicki Erjavec

2020-05

Excellent food and friendly service.