American Bbq
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2 american bbq places in Minneapolis we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Minneapolis | American Bbq across every city.

Twin Cities barbecue leans on local craft beer as much as smoke, and the city's pitmasters work in a range of regional styles. Animales Barbeque Co. smokes in the North Loop, while Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub pairs its plates with house beer in Longfellow Powderhorn. The result is a casual, brewpub-forward take on the form.

Animales Barbeque Co. ★ 4.5

$$American BBQNorth Loop

Animales Barbeque Co. runs the smoker that defines Minneapolis barbecue, with brisket and ribs from a 12,500 square foot Harrison music hall on Fremont Ave N.

OrderThe brisket plate by the pound with white bread, pickles and onions.

TipWednesday to Sunday only; meats sell out by 8pm on busy weekends. Order at the counter, grab a booth, listen for the band.

Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub ★ 4.2

$$American BarbecueLongfellow Powderhorn

Northbound Smokehouse in Minneapolis runs a Longfellow brewpub on East 38th Street with house-smoked wings, American barbecue and beers brewed.

OrderSmoked wings with house barbecue and a pint of the Honey Wheat.

TipKitchen runs to 9:30 weekdays and 10:30 Friday and Saturday. Walk-up tables open after 8pm on weekday evenings.

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