One word: INCREDIBLE! Went here with my husband and ordered the 2 meat combo, I’ve had lots of bbq but oh man was the pulled pork and brisket we got JUICY! I could’ve licked the tray clean it was so good, highly highly recommend this place, great service, our food came out pretty quickly after ordering as well, will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lane T
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shcreua Amuo
Best turkey I had ever! They know how to smoke!
Chris Wilkerson
I’ve been ordering from them for years and they have been amazing for me Especially for our family get together usually I get 12 racks of ribs and 2 full briskets
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Ryan Toms
BEST BBQ in Saint Paul
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodi Davis
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIVE STARS — Fire Box BBQ, Marshall St., St. Paul
After catching a free pipe band concert at Macalester College—complete with Highland dancers and absolutely fantastic energy—we were heading home and happened to drive past a little corner spot called Fire Box BBQ. I love barbecue, so I thought, “Why not stop and try it?” I’m so glad we did.
The food was incredible. The brisket was tender, juicy, perfectly smoked, and packed with flavor—truly some of the best I’ve had in Minnesota. The collard greens surprised me in the best way. I’m usually hesitant to order them because so many places don’t cook them right, but these were meat-free, thoroughly cooked, beautifully seasoned, and absolutely delicious.
The sweet potatoes were another standout—real sweet potatoes cut into cubes, not mushy, not canned, and seasoned perfectly with that sweet-and-savory balance. The fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and very tasty, though I don’t believe they were hand-cut.
My only critique: the cornbread was a bit dry for my taste. It’s probably the only item I wouldn’t order again.
Everything else? Phenomenal. I will definitely be back, and honestly I might have to start buying their brisket in bulk. That’s how good it was.
Highly recommend this spot to any BBQ lover. Five stars, hands down.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrance Douthard
The very best Bar-B-Q around the Twin Cities areas 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce, Firebox Feast, Mac-N-Cheese, Ribs, Rib Tips, Pork Ribs, 2 Meat Platter, Ribs and Mac \u0026 Cheese with the Family Feast
Brent Grolla
It is said that one can judge the quality of a BBQ establishment by the quality of their brisket. If so, Firebox is to be reverared. Their brisket is excellent. They have a pretty standard if limited menu, but it does include egg rolls. A handful of meat options and several sides make for a good variety of one mixes and matches them a bit.
Next time i will be outright getting a few pounds of that delectable meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Christenfeld
Good place for barbecue, surprisingly cheap if you share a two plate. Everything was pretty tasty with the highlights being the Mac and cheese and rib tips. Nothing was jaw dropping but nothing was bad either. Overall; solid spot if you are looking for southern barbecue. (NOTE: I got takeout but live just a few blocks away so I don’t think the food quality was compromised)
We had no idea what we wanted here and we were told to just grab are own everything no customer service this is just like any ole chicken or bbq place in and out do not go here expecting anything other than by university not good customer service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Neal Riggers
meat was ok brisket was a little dry not many sauce options that was a little disappointing. food overall was average
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jonathan Kuneli
It was ok. I wouldnt say it was bad. But it wasnt anything to write home about. I would say what really disappointed me was the price. Thought it was way to expensive.
I would say its better than dickies bbq. But not so much as to be priced where it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Dan Soucy
Was looking for a simple bbq joint and came across this place. We ordered a simple brisket sandwich and the firebox fries. We were both blown away. The firebox fries were especially tasty. The prices are very reasonable. Will definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Firebox Fries, BBQ Sauce
Shontel White
I don’t understand how you run out of collard greens by 5pm on a Wednesday when you opened at 4pm. Unacceptable To your customers…sounds like you all didn’t want to make collard greens this day I decided to waste my time and money and get food. Inventory do better please!
One word: INCREDIBLE! Went here with my husband and ordered the 2 meat combo, I’ve had lots of bbq but oh man was the pulled pork and brisket we got JUICY! I could’ve licked the tray clean it was so good, highly highly recommend this place, great service, our food came out pretty quickly after ordering as well, will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best turkey I had ever! They know how to smoke!
I’ve been ordering from them for years and they have been amazing for me
Especially for our family get together usually I get 12 racks of ribs and 2 full briskets
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BEST BBQ in Saint Paul
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIVE STARS — Fire Box BBQ, Marshall St., St. Paul
After catching a free pipe band concert at Macalester College—complete with Highland dancers and absolutely fantastic energy—we were heading home and happened to drive past a little corner spot called Fire Box BBQ. I love barbecue, so I thought, “Why not stop and try it?” I’m so glad we did.
The food was incredible.
The brisket was tender, juicy, perfectly smoked, and packed with flavor—truly some of the best I’ve had in Minnesota. The collard greens surprised me in the best way. I’m usually hesitant to order them because so many places don’t cook them right, but these were meat-free, thoroughly cooked, beautifully seasoned, and absolutely delicious.
The sweet potatoes were another standout—real sweet potatoes cut into cubes, not mushy, not canned, and seasoned perfectly with that sweet-and-savory balance. The fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and very tasty, though I don’t believe they were hand-cut.
My only critique: the cornbread was a bit dry for my taste. It’s probably the only item I wouldn’t order again.
Everything else? Phenomenal. I will definitely be back, and honestly I might have to start buying their brisket in bulk. That’s how good it was.
Highly recommend this spot to any BBQ lover. Five stars, hands down.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The very best Bar-B-Q around the Twin Cities areas 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce, Firebox Feast, Mac-N-Cheese, Ribs, Rib Tips, Pork Ribs, 2 Meat Platter, Ribs and Mac \u0026 Cheese with the Family Feast
It is said that one can judge the quality of a BBQ establishment by the quality of their brisket. If so, Firebox is to be reverared. Their brisket is excellent. They have a pretty standard if limited menu, but it does include egg rolls. A handful of meat options and several sides make for a good variety of one mixes and matches them a bit.
Next time i will be outright getting a few pounds of that delectable meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good place for barbecue, surprisingly cheap if you share a two plate. Everything was pretty tasty with the highlights being the Mac and cheese and rib tips. Nothing was jaw dropping but nothing was bad either. Overall; solid spot if you are looking for southern barbecue. (NOTE: I got takeout but live just a few blocks away so I don’t think the food quality was compromised)
Food: 4
Service: 5
Appreciate the Asian influence on southerners BBQ
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
We had no idea what we wanted here and we were told to just grab are own everything no customer service this is just like any ole chicken or bbq place in and out do not go here expecting anything other than by university not good customer service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
meat was ok brisket was a little dry not many sauce options that was a little disappointing. food overall was average
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
It was ok. I wouldnt say it was bad. But it wasnt anything to write home about. I would say what really disappointed me was the price. Thought it was way to expensive.
I would say its better than dickies bbq. But not so much as to be priced where it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Was looking for a simple bbq joint and came across this place. We ordered a simple brisket sandwich and the firebox fries. We were both blown away. The firebox fries were especially tasty. The prices are very reasonable. Will definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Firebox Fries, BBQ Sauce
I don’t understand how you run out of collard greens by 5pm on a Wednesday when you opened at 4pm. Unacceptable To your customers…sounds like you all didn’t want to make collard greens this day I decided to waste my time and money and get food. Inventory do better please!
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