Visited Buddy Boys with family and loved it. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lauren wright
i have ate here many times, everything on the menu is wonderful. a lot of time and hard work has gone into building this place from the ground up, very proud of their progress and dedication.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madison Obrien
Very good food and suitable for any size group of people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Burnt Ends
Baili Young
Definitely my favorite restaurant to eat at! The staff always treats you like family when you walk thru the door and has such a charming atmosphere!
I had exceptional service. The employees were all nice and friendly. The food was super delicious, especially the brisket sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket
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We are HUGE lovers of Buddy Boy Barbeque. We have been to their restaurant, we have ordered their catering, and we have ordered pickup. We have yet to be disappointed in the food or the service.
David Lundgren
Great food, vibes, and service. We ordered the platter and a few sides. Everything was great. Our waitress was really helpful with the menu and making some accommodations for the four kids in our group. It’s comfortable in the dining area but you can tell a lot of thought has been put into the space to make it look modern and aesthetically pleasing. I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for great barbecue and a fun atmosphere.
Nicholas Chichila
Stopped here for lunch. Amazing food and great size portions for the money. Great vibes as well inside and outside. I’ll definitely be coming back.
JOJOBEAN GEOLOGY
$50 for A RACK OF RIBS? Buddy boy is robbing yall blind.
Joe In the US.
Stopped in for a quick meal after having been told the food was excellent. I would have to agree. We ordered sandwiches, burnt ends potato salad and hush puppies. All were very tasty and we had plenty for leftovers. Our server, Karen, was spectacular. We will go back.
Food is pricey for what you get, but so far I haven't been disappointed. I've been there a few times and it's hit or miss on the quality of the food depending on the day.
They don't have sampler platters, which seem like a logical thing to have. They have one big one for $135. I would recommend they have 2 or 3 meat platters.
You won't walk out spending less than $20/person, unless you're getting just 1 drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sarah C.
Initially had very high hopes for this establishment. Variety of menu options. Seating is centered towards the younger folk that don't need a back rest. Large portions and plenty of in house BBQ sauce options to try. Just....don't look in the kitchen while waiting for your food. After watching a cook/chef not use gloves to move meat from the cooler, with their bar hands to the smoker/oven and touch everything in-between...handles, counter. Meat that was on the pan, pressed up to his jacket while transferring locations,...we understood why our stomachs were hurting by the time we arrived home. Your belly will be full ...but at a price. And not just from your wallet ...
If your server isn't short handed, and the manager helps run food, you will be well serviced. Bar is very open and fully stocked.
Front door faces the main road. And watch out for the rock gardens.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The Vic
A BBQ Craving on a Country Drive
There’s a little stretch on Highway 7, on the way to Mayer, where I’d always catch a glimpse of a tiny BBQ joint off to the left. Nothing flashy—just a humble spot with a gravel parking lot and a few big trucks parked out front. For years, I told myself I’d stop. And finally, during the height of COVID, I did. I still remember that first order: a brisket sandwich and burnt ends. Simple, smoky, absolutely delicious. The kind of food that hits you with that perfect mix of comfort and surprise.
Fast-forward to a night in Waconia. I’m sitting at a bar, chatting with a guy named Neilly—hopefully I’m spelling that right. As it turns out, he’s the pitmaster behind that very same BBQ place I’d stopped at. Small world, right? One of those moments where you think, Of all the places and all the people…
This past weekend, driving through St. Bonifacius, that familiar craving struck again. Burnt ends. Brisket. Something smoky and satisfying. So I pulled into the newly rebuilt restaurant to see what they’d done with the place. The vibe is still that country-road surprise—a BBQ pit stop that feels like it sprouted out of nowhere—but now with a more polished space that still keeps its character.
I ordered a cocktail that tasted like something straight out of a spa—crisp, refreshing, and just boozy enough. Then came the food: my usual half-pound of brisket, a pile of burnt ends, cornbread, and the beans. But these weren’t your average BBQ beans—more like a hearty, flavorful chili that somehow tied the whole plate together.
Every bite hit exactly the way I remembered. That perfect blend of smoky, tender, and comforting. I left feeling genuinely satisfied—not just because I finally fed my craving, but because it felt like revisiting a part of the road that’s become its own little tradition.
Sometimes the best places really do appear out of nowhere. And sometimes, they’re well worth pulling over for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jazmine Hawkins
We have been there 3 times already and will continue to. The food is always amazing and cooked to perfection. From the appetizers, to entrees of meat and vegetables, to the specialty drinks.
They completely understanding and patient when our kids were getting restless and wanting to move about ot play withe the things on the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Hartman
Heather was our server and she was hands down Amazing!! Burnt Ends, Brisket sandwich, and cornbread, were our favorite!
Visited Buddy Boys with family and loved it. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i have ate here many times, everything on the menu is wonderful. a lot of time and hard work has gone into building this place from the ground up, very proud of their progress and dedication.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and suitable for any size group of people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Burnt Ends
Definitely my favorite restaurant to eat at! The staff always treats you like family when you walk thru the door and has such a charming atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Sandwich, Beef Brisket, Minnesota Nice
I had exceptional service. The employees were all nice and friendly. The food was super delicious, especially the brisket sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket
We are HUGE lovers of Buddy Boy Barbeque. We have been to their restaurant, we have ordered their catering, and we have ordered pickup. We have yet to be disappointed in the food or the service.
Great food, vibes, and service. We ordered the platter and a few sides. Everything was great. Our waitress was really helpful with the menu and making some accommodations for the four kids in our group. It’s comfortable in the dining area but you can tell a lot of thought has been put into the space to make it look modern and aesthetically pleasing. I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for great barbecue and a fun atmosphere.
Stopped here for lunch. Amazing food and great size portions for the money. Great vibes as well inside and outside. I’ll definitely be coming back.
$50 for A RACK OF RIBS? Buddy boy is robbing yall blind.
Stopped in for a quick meal after having been told the food was excellent. I would have to agree. We ordered sandwiches, burnt ends potato salad and hush puppies. All were very tasty and we had plenty for leftovers. Our server, Karen, was spectacular. We will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is pricey for what you get, but so far I haven't been disappointed. I've been there a few times and it's hit or miss on the quality of the food depending on the day.
They don't have sampler platters, which seem like a logical thing to have. They have one big one for $135. I would recommend they have 2 or 3 meat platters.
You won't walk out spending less than $20/person, unless you're getting just 1 drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Initially had very high hopes for this establishment. Variety of menu options. Seating is centered towards the younger folk that don't need a back rest. Large portions and plenty of in house BBQ sauce options to try. Just....don't look in the kitchen while waiting for your food. After watching a cook/chef not use gloves to move meat from the cooler, with their bar hands to the smoker/oven and touch everything in-between...handles, counter. Meat that was on the pan, pressed up to his jacket while transferring locations,...we understood why our stomachs were hurting by the time we arrived home. Your belly will be full ...but at a price. And not just from your wallet ...
If your server isn't short handed, and the manager helps run food, you will be well serviced. Bar is very open and fully stocked.
Front door faces the main road. And watch out for the rock gardens.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
A BBQ Craving on a Country Drive
There’s a little stretch on Highway 7, on the way to Mayer, where I’d always catch a glimpse of a tiny BBQ joint off to the left. Nothing flashy—just a humble spot with a gravel parking lot and a few big trucks parked out front. For years, I told myself I’d stop. And finally, during the height of COVID, I did. I still remember that first order: a brisket sandwich and burnt ends. Simple, smoky, absolutely delicious. The kind of food that hits you with that perfect mix of comfort and surprise.
Fast-forward to a night in Waconia. I’m sitting at a bar, chatting with a guy named Neilly—hopefully I’m spelling that right. As it turns out, he’s the pitmaster behind that very same BBQ place I’d stopped at. Small world, right? One of those moments where you think, Of all the places and all the people…
This past weekend, driving through St. Bonifacius, that familiar craving struck again. Burnt ends. Brisket. Something smoky and satisfying. So I pulled into the newly rebuilt restaurant to see what they’d done with the place. The vibe is still that country-road surprise—a BBQ pit stop that feels like it sprouted out of nowhere—but now with a more polished space that still keeps its character.
I ordered a cocktail that tasted like something straight out of a spa—crisp, refreshing, and just boozy enough. Then came the food: my usual half-pound of brisket, a pile of burnt ends, cornbread, and the beans. But these weren’t your average BBQ beans—more like a hearty, flavorful chili that somehow tied the whole plate together.
Every bite hit exactly the way I remembered. That perfect blend of smoky, tender, and comforting. I left feeling genuinely satisfied—not just because I finally fed my craving, but because it felt like revisiting a part of the road that’s become its own little tradition.
Sometimes the best places really do appear out of nowhere. And sometimes, they’re well worth pulling over for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been there 3 times already and will continue to. The food is always amazing and cooked to perfection. From the appetizers, to entrees of meat and vegetables, to the specialty drinks.
They completely understanding and patient when our kids were getting restless and wanting to move about ot play withe the things on the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather was our server and she was hands down Amazing!! Burnt Ends, Brisket sandwich, and cornbread, were our favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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