Ribs in Minneapolis run from white tablecloth to takeout counter with no seating at all, and the good ones hold up at either end. This list covers a steakhouse-grade smoked beef rib, a tableside grill room, and three neighborhood takeout spots that have earned their regulars the slow way, plus one food hall counter that splits opinion.
№ 01
Butcher & The Boar
901 N 3rd St, Ste 195, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · +1612-886-1769
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The beef long rib is the reason to book ahead, served with cheddarwurst and sour cream and chive mashed potatoes on a menu built for business dinners and celebrations. This is a full-service room in Minneapolis with a real kitchen behind it, not a barbecue counter, and it prices and plates accordingly. Go hungry and go with a group; the format rewards sharing several courses rather than ordering light.
What to orderBeef Long Rib, Cheddarwurst, Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes
№ 02
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
$$$
3025 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16122249888
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Beef short ribs and yakitori hit the tabletop grill raw and come off in minutes, which makes this Minneapolis room built for groups who like cooking their own dinner. The lunch special, two grilled items with rice, miso soup and salad, is the value play. Weekend dinners run loud and full, so it rewards a lunch visit if a quieter table matters more than the scene.
What to orderyakitori, beef short ribs, seafood skewers
№ 03
Ted Cooks 19th Hole BBQ
$$
2814 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · +16127212023
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Brisket, ribs and pulled pork move out the door of this Minneapolis counter with no seating and no beer, a takeout-only operation that has held its neighborhood for decades. The smoke can run inconsistent visit to visit, and regulars who have followed it for years say the room's reputation carries more weight than any single order. Call ahead if the smoker sounds quiet.
What to orderbrisket, ribs, pulled pork
№ 04
Scott Ja-Mama's
$
3 W Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55419 · +16128234450
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The pulled pork sandwich paired with a twice baked potato is the order longtime regulars repeat, and the ribs and beans back it up at a counter-service, mostly takeout room in Minneapolis. Portions run generous for the price. The slaw and the roll draw less enthusiasm than the meat itself, so it is worth building the plate around the smoked protein and skipping the sides that read as afterthoughts.
What to orderpulled pork sandwich, ribs, twice baked potato
№ 05
Wings & Seafood To Go
$
3404 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16128258682
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Fried catfish, chicken wings and chicken egg rolls anchor a small takeout room in Minneapolis where the fried rice is worth adding to any order. Walleye shows up on the menu alongside the seafood, and the wings travel well, making this a reliable potluck or office lunch stop. It is built for carryout rather than sitting down, with a counter that keeps the line moving.
What to orderchicken wings, fried catfish, chicken egg rolls
№ 06
The Fabled Rooster
520 N 4th St, Fl 1, Graze Provisions + Libations, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · +16124704820
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Brisket and pulled pork come out of a food hall stall inside Graze in the North Loop, ordered from a screen and ready fast for a quick lunch. The kitchen's execution splits opinion: some visits deliver solid barbecue for the area, others turn up dry meat and underseasoned sides. It is a reasonable stop between North Loop errands, not a destination on its own merits.
What to orderbrisket, pulled pork, ribs
Frequently asked
What is the best rated rib restaurant in Minneapolis?
Based on the Insider Score, Butcher & The Boar rates highest, built on its smoked beef long rib and full-service dinner menu. No restaurant pays to be listed here or to influence its score.
Where can I find good ribs near me in Minneapolis?
This guide spans downtown, the North Loop and neighborhood counters across the city, so the closest strong option depends on which part of Minneapolis you are in. Check each entry's cuisine and price tag alongside its Insider Score to find the right match near you.
Are there good takeout rib spots in Minneapolis?
Yes. Ted Cook's 19th Hole BBQ and Scott Ja-Mama's are both takeout-focused counters with long-running neighborhood followings, and Wings & Seafood To Go covers ribs alongside catfish and wings for carryout orders.
Is The Fabled Rooster at Graze food hall worth a visit for ribs?
It rates lower than the other barbecue rooms on this list. The Insider Score reflects a mixed record, solid for some visitors and disappointing for others, so it is fine for a quick North Loop lunch but not a dedicated rib destination.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Hodan Abdi
Staff Writer · Top of Minneapolis
Hodan Abdi is a Staff Writer at Top of Minneapolis. Raised in Cedar-Riverside two floors above the Somali mall her aunt worked in, she now lives in Eagan and covers the whole metro ring. She writes the guides, sweeps the suburbs, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
