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Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
The most honored bar-b-que producer in the Twin Cities for over 38 years. Independent and family owned and operated, Rudolphs has twice won "Best Ribs in America." Our unrivaled ribs are rubbed with spices and slow cooked in our custom pit. Our creamy cole slaw is just as famous as our ribs.
Rudolphs now has a brand new menu, adding lighter fare options such as flatbreads, seafood dishes, sliders, salads and more. Don't worry, all of the Barbecue we are famous for is still on the menu
Serving an extensive local craft beer selection!
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Rudolphs now has a brand new menu, adding lighter fare options such as flatbreads, seafood dishes, sliders, salads and more. Don't worry, all of the Barbecue we are famous for is still on the menu
Serving an extensive local craft beer selection!
75 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 75 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(36)
- neighborhood gem(32)
- fit for foodies(22)
- special occasion(20)
- kid-friendly(17)
- great for lunch(13)
Rudolphs Bar-B-Que Reviews List
Review 1 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food for a reasonable price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Rudolph's still has a great a flavor of food and fun. Family went there after the special Mother's Day menu had ended and still enjoyed a variety of great food off the regular dinner menu. When Rudolph's sticks to their specialty of barbeque "anything", they are one of the best places to eat for a moderate price in the Twin Cities! I'm glad I was able to reaquaint myself with their great food. We had a super waiter who capped off a great evening with good service and an ability to keep things festive!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rudolph's is much better when not doing a buffet - the ribs and meat were extremely dry."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loved it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was marvelous and our waiter was simply great, can't wait to go back, made my mother's day great, thanks for that experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Downhill since the last time I was there"
Dined on 4/30/2013
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Review 5 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the Ribs!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Growing up we used to frequent Rudolph's whenever we had a special occasion. It had been a while since we'd been there and it's still just as I remembered. Their ribs and coleslaw are the best! We also had a awesome server...he was so energetic and engaging. We hope to make it there more often in the near future."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Waitress was very poor Was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waitress was very poor
Was not on the ball
Took almost 40 minutes to get a menu
It took another 20 minutes to get beverages As this is unusual of Rudalphs
Most often I can't speak Enough of Rufolphs
But on this location service was horrible
There was a Group in the bar section that was screaming their heads off the entire time we were there
We could hear them way in the back
I'm not against having a good time for the fact that it is a bar
But when they are so loud that you can't hear yourselves think or talk there's a problem"
Was not on the ball
Took almost 40 minutes to get a menu
It took another 20 minutes to get beverages As this is unusual of Rudalphs
Most often I can't speak Enough of Rufolphs
But on this location service was horrible
There was a Group in the bar section that was screaming their heads off the entire time we were there
We could hear them way in the back
I'm not against having a good time for the fact that it is a bar
But when they are so loud that you can't hear yourselves think or talk there's a problem"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was a little slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was a little slow at first, they were short staffed. Blake was awesome and made up for that."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
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Review 8 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We are a regular patron (once
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are a regular patron (once per month) and the service and food quality does not see consistent. We had a reservation for a booth in the main dining room and got seated in the bar even though tables were available. We asked to be moved and then it was fine. We ordered the dinner for 2 and the top ribs were fresh and meaty, but the bottom layer were burned and dry. Server was fine - nothing special. Again food is good, but it's inconsistent."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and especially great barbeque sauce! Our server was friendly and was accomodating yet not overbearing. I would definitely return again for lunch!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Extremely Loud....hard to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Extremely Loud....hard to hear each other at the table."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food and excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food and excellent service. Friendly server who was aware, knowledgeable and humorous, yet not intrusive. Very good experience!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rudolph's has always been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rudolph's has always been the choice for barbecue food and Greek food
Had the Mediterranean platter and man it was fantastic best ever Mediterranean
hummus I have ever had . Kyle was the server and he was a true class act .
I Had crispen cider and it was phenomenal tap hard cider gluten free beer .
It will beat famous Dave's any day of the year hands down ,don't waste time with
Famous Dave's because the prices are about the same only you have first class
Service and food .
Except for Calhoun square they do not have a location with good ambiance ."
Had the Mediterranean platter and man it was fantastic best ever Mediterranean
hummus I have ever had . Kyle was the server and he was a true class act .
I Had crispen cider and it was phenomenal tap hard cider gluten free beer .
It will beat famous Dave's any day of the year hands down ,don't waste time with
Famous Dave's because the prices are about the same only you have first class
Service and food .
Except for Calhoun square they do not have a location with good ambiance ."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Easter buffet had an adequate
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Easter buffet had an adequate amount of delicious offerings including signature BBQ items.
Awesome bacon!"
Awesome bacon!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
2 people at my table had the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"2 people at my table had the Bogie. Meat was a little tough and got alot of the grizzle on just about every bite. Will stick to the baby backs."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 15 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ribs are very good. Mac Cheese
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ribs are very good. Mac Cheese very good.
Everyone in our party of 5 liked their food.
Service was excellent!"
Everyone in our party of 5 liked their food.
Service was excellent!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great bbq
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food but, the service was really slow. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. Good beer selection. Tasty bbq."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
New menu and great service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They have changed the menu recently, but I don't think that is a bad thing. I will say that I miss the Gone with the Wings app. If it's your first time there you should order the 3 meat dinner, so you can try a few different things. Brisket is good and the coleslaw is great! You can buy the Rudolphs Coleslaw Dressing in most grocery stores around here. The service was great with our waiter being honest about what he likes and doesn't like on the new menu. As someone who was used the old ways, I appreciated his honesty."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The waitress was the hit,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waitress was the hit, she had worked there for 30+ years and that made our experience that much better. Thank you."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not good for groups; can muck
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not good for groups; can muck up the simplest of reservations."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We thought that Rudolphs had
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thought that Rudolphs had changed since we were last there years ago. While the food was good, it wasn't what we remembered from our previous visit maybe 10 years ago in terms of quality. The crowd seemed older and we were surprised that on a Saturday night the place was half empty. Not sure we'd rush back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Any Occasion, Kid-Friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dining at Rudolphs us a treat for us, and whether we're celebrating an anniversary or treating the kids, we are always satisfied with choosing Rudolphs!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The salad and ribs were terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The salad and ribs were terrific and the tap beer list was a treat."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The ribs were delicious as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ribs were delicious as always, but the service was so bad that it even interfered with the quality of the food. We waited quite a long time for the food, and finally it was brought by a different waitress - but I'm guessing it ha been sitting for quite a while as the mashed potatoes were cold. However, there was no chance to tell the waitress this because she never came by again until she left the check a half hour later. No checking to see how the food was, no refills, no contact. Very disappointing."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
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Review 24 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our table for eight was in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Our table for eight was in the back and was just the right area for our group. It was a very relaxed evening and service for us was well-timed and friendly. The ribs were at their best along with the famous cole slaw. Have been going to Rudloph's for the past 25-30 yrs and hope to return many more times."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Here's looking at you, kid.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Bogey (full rack of St.Louis style ribs) has always been my favorite at Rudolph's and the other night's was the best I've ever enjoyed. I asked for a rack well-done because I like them lean with a good tug and gnaw and Carl saw to it. Coleslaw is the best in town. The new beans were tasty and a bit more on the ketchup side than Rudolph's BBQ sauce. GF had the brisquet that was great as well. The owner stopped by once to check in and Carl was very attentive and timely. A very enjoyable hour and a half. I highly recommend Rudolph's as the Best Rib Joint the Twin Cities has to offer."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rudolphs Bar-B-Que
Based on the average of (50) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic