The Roadside

12530 Ulysses St NE, Minneapolis
(763) 710-4804

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Grethe Mortenson

Food was okay, but hardly worth the price. I ordered a bowl and it was mostly rice, very little meat. Very small portions and large bill! We were almost the only ones in there and server disappeared frequently. Soda was watered down with no flavor!

Carlie Runnels

Went to the Roadside last night for some food and drinks. To start we got two of the worst cosmos we’ve ever had and pickle “fries” that came with the smallest container they could find of the one sauce they seem to offer with everything. My boyfriend got the birria tacos- $19 for TWO tacos! There weren’t enough toppings and the broth was a joke. I got an $18 bacon burger and sweet potato fries- the burger doesn’t come with sauce at all and the fries weren’t good enough to charge extra for. The tequila sunrise and captain and coke were fine. Our waitress was great though- she was attentive but not overbearing. We both agreed last night that we are not ever coming back- and after a $90 bill we felt absolutely robbed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Andy Bungert

We were very impressed that a barbeque place/grilled/sports bar had (delicious) vegetarian options! My partner got the smoked squash tacos and they were AMAZING! As was the salsa that came with it, which complimented the tacos well. I had the Thursday night special pig and a swig which was a very good barbecue pulled pork sandwich with fries and a Coors light for $9.99. For our starter we got the crispy cheese which are basically oversized but delicious mozzarella sticks with an absolutely killer chile IPA sauce. It's clear that these were house made and not something from the freezer. Good service with a smile and a solid value! We'll be back!

Vegetarian options: A couple different options with squash as the focus, The smoked squash tacos. My partner got had black beans for some protein as well which was awesome.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Wohlert

Best burgers and beer selection in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruth Schlitz

Stop to have a bite, stayed through the storm. Had a great Burger( That's my Jam) Jalapeños and jalapeño jam, bacon! Perfect combination ??. And was able to get 3 hrs of emails done.

Parking: 5 spots left when I parked

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Rebecca S

This place USED to be good. Today, the food was awful. I ordered the BBQ nachos. They were $15.99! Picture a pile of chips dumped onto a tray that was topped with a thick, congealed goo that they claim is queso. The meat on top was dry and chewy. $15.99? Quality and flavor have disappeared from this establishment. Their chain of restaurants in the area, (T-box, Bricks, Oliver’s…) have the same story. Overly priced and low quality.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Amanda W

I was skeptical because of the reviews but I had a California burger and it was delicious, cooked perfectly and I had asked for bacon well done and it was. Our server on the patio was phemonal too, and we had a large group. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Ken Miller

Went here for dinner figured we'd try it out. Well, they have the restaurant and then a BBQ truck outside? So certain days of the week, they have 2 menus. Regardless, my wife got the brisket from the truck, and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. Food took a long time for what seemed like a pretty empty place. Her food came in a to go box somewhat warm and my food came on a plate and was warm(not hot) as well, assuming they sat being it took so long. Was $28 for her brisket, it was good but nowhere near worth that much. 4 pieces of brisket, odd tasting corn bread that was half the container and not good coleslaw. My pulled pork had barely any meat on it, the bun covered what was on it and it had some bland dry coleslaw all over it. Fries didn't taste fresh and coleslaw side was same as bland coleslaw on the sandwich. Waitress noticed neither of us ate the coleslaw, said she'd get us a different side since multiple people had told her they didn't like it. Based on how expensive everything is on the menu for basic underwhelming food. I'll just try somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Kris George

Good food - noisy because it is right by the highway but otherwise patio is nice. They have a fun bocce ball setup. Server had some trouble keeping track of our tabs but fixed it quickly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

stan smith

Great place for a drink & a bite 2 eat!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brenda Hewitt

Pricey for a night out

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Denise Zurbey

Ryan, the bartender, suggested I try the combo meal from the weekend smokehouse menu. Hesitated but glad I took the suggestion. Honey crisp slaw is very fresh & slightly creamy. Crunchy & healthy. No words to describe the cornbread-buttery crunchy on the edges. Beyond delicious. Brisket is tender & delicious. Hot link has the right amount of bite & not fatty. More than I’d spend for dinner but this is actually two dinners. Great suggestion!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Schmitz

$18 for 2 small underwhelming tacos that come with no sides. I was shocked when the food came out, this place is so overpriced.

Kari Richtsmeier

We visited for the first time a week ago and each got the burger and pint for $10. The burger and fries were excellent. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. Our server has very nice and efficient. The only issue we had was the couple fighting behind us. Not the restaurants fault, but I thought maybe they were over served and that was causing the issue.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Fries

Catie V

The best fries I’ve had in years!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Tacos, Fries

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