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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota

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Honouring the top spots in Rochester.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Rochester, Minnesota, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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76.8
#1

Rochester Minnesota

Smoak BBQ

For a relaxed meal, Smoak BBQ is a local option.

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76.0
#2

Rochester Minnesota

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

For your next night out, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que is a casual choice.

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70.0
#3

Rochester Minnesota

John Hardy's BBQ

For dinner with friends, John Hardy's BBQ is a casual choice.

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Top Places in Rochester

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#1

Smoak BBQ

Rochester, Minnesota

1
76.8
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#2

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

Rochester, Minnesota

1
76.0
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#3

John Hardy's BBQ

Rochester, Minnesota

1
70.0
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#4

John Hardy's BBQ

Rochester, Minnesota

1
67.6
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#1

John Hardy's BBQ

Rochester, Minnesota

67.6
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#2

John Hardy's BBQ

Rochester, Minnesota

70.0
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