Black Market StP

The food was good. The brisket was a little dry for my taste. The ribs were pretty good but needed flavor. I added a Bourbon sweet and spicy sauce, and it was delicious. The Bacon was also very good. The customer service was excellent. The lady was really nice. The music was really cool. I wanted to stay and eat there. Overall, it's probably the best BBQ place in the Twin Cities.

Some of the best bbq I’ve had in Minnesota, no question. I’ve only had a few beef ribs in my life, but I think this takes the cake as the best. Extremely flavorful, juicy, and comically fun to eat The ribs tasted good and they were cooked well. Nothing to write home about, but we will definitely order them again. The pork butt was so flavorful and obviously the cheapest of the meats - would make fantastic catering food for sandwiches My reason for a 4 rather than a 5 is due to the dryness of the brisket. Unfortunately, it was some of the drier and chewier brisket I have tasted in recent years, and based on that I cannot recommend it at all. The mac and cheese was also just so-so Everything else was great, the people were super friendly, and we can’t wait to go back many more times!

After stumbling upon their website I had to stop and try their 'que. I ordered beef ribs and was told they were out. Then I ordered a pound of brisket and a rack of pork ribs. Jill said that the beef ribs were gone very quick and to be sure to order ahead via the website. Robert said the rack of ribs we were getting was HUGE. It was the biggest rack of pork ribs I've seen recently. When I arrived home the wife said it smelled good and was looking forward to trying it. When I opened the packaging the smell was great. We all enjoyed the ribs and the brisket. Even my four year old liked it, and he's usually difficult. It's good enough that you don't really need sauce but try it with your favorite sauce too. If you decide to stop by and get some of the Black Market StP fare stop by early or order ahead on the website. Don't worry, you'll like it.

"If you’re looking for an authentic BBQ experience with a fantastic atmosphere, look no further than Black Market BBQ, owned by Jill and Robert. This isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a destination. With comfortable outdoor seating, lively music, and incredibly friendly vibes, it’s perfect for a casual hangout or a family outing. My wife, brother, sister-in-law, and I recently visited and were blown away by the quality of the food and the overall experience. We even brought our own chairs to settle in for the evening, although they do provide seating. Jill and Robert are wonderful hosts who make you feel like part of the community. The food is simply out of this world—you really have to try it to believe it! Highly recommend for anyone craving genuine, delicious BBQ and a great time."

Just experienced Black Market at a graduation party in Forest Lake! The food was incredible, the owner was engaging and pleasant to talk to. His helper was also very kind and approachable! Did I mention the food?..WOW!!!!

Amazing BBQ!! Went tonight to pickup our order, and she gave us extra brisket and beans. We will for sure be coming back to Black Market StP!!! 😋

My husband and I are from Texas and are particular about our BBQ. This is not Texas bbq, but it is unbelievably fantastic. Great crust, perfect marbling, just fantastic. I always over order but I WAY outdid it this time because those beef ribs were so huge. The brisket was so moist. We won’t be going to any other bbq place in twin cities. Loyal to Black Market. Plus the people we SO friendly.

Beef rib been calling my name. Problem is, Twin Cities isn’t exactly BBQ country. Second problem is, Twin Cities is NOT BBQ beef rib country. After an extensive search I found this to be one of the only local places to serve beef rib. BM StP also had good enough reviews to give it a go as I’m very picky about my BBQ beef rib. The ordering process makes you wonder whether it’s worth the trouble and makes you certain it’s worth the trouble simultaneously. Why else would people place an order days in advance, then stand in the cold winter, in St. Paul just to get BBQ? The pickup process should be streamlined so folks don’t have to stand outside in the winter, maybe let us drive through or call from the curb... It’s awful cold out there for a guy not from here. Make it a tip only option so the people running the ribs make more $$. The meat.... The BBQ beef rib... Well, those are some damn fine BBQ beef rib. Not the best I ever had as that spot is taken by a Las Vegas joint, but a close second / third for sure. I’d prefer a little less salt in my rub, but the bark is still edible nonetheless. I wouldn’t recommend eating in your car unless you have a box of wet naps and a roll of paper towels. Once you crack into the beef rib, you realize how much of a task you have to eat all that meat. I have leftovers. The beans.... The BBQ pork n beans... Very, very good pork n beans. I used Fritos Scoops to eat mine. The only thing missing is a layer of cheddar and maybe a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of that Amana Carolina Reaper salsa I had in my fridge. Okay, so why dock one star? The standing in the freezing cold to pickup, no sauce given, no paper towels given and only having the choice of one side... Yeah, they’re smoking some damn fine meat, but I want a meal, not just meat and beans.

' How did you find us?!?' A very friendly woman with unnatural hair color ,taking care of orders at this place, asked me. 'You emailed me the address...' was the response. The people at this moving establishment are a little happier than people, on thin air, normally are. The barbecue delivers, though. Maybe the best in the twin cities. The location is a bit strange. The Chris Farley skit about 'living in a van down by the river' applies to the location of this place.

A lot of constructions and no signs so it can be easily missed. Just make sure to follow your gps when you're getting close! The parking lot is a bit tight with limited parking spaces so be careful going in and out. Once you get out of your car you'll be welcomed with a LIVE BAND! Yes a live band and it blew me by surprise! There are tables there too for you to sit and enjoy your food but I ended up bringing mine home. The food was piping hot when I picked it up and even after a 20+ min drive home the rib was still really hot! I got the meat pack which came with beans with pulled pork, beef brisket and a rack of ribs. The ribs had a good seasoning on it but the beef brisket was dry. I wish it would've came with some sort of sauce to make it taste better. The beans were just ok...it had a pasty texture since it was mixed in with the pulled pork. If I return next time I would probably just go with the rack of ribs.

Well--I've known about this place for a long while (first saw them on a film "short" on TPT) and kept saying "we should stop by", so tonight was the night, and boy, all I could think was what took us so long? We shared a full rack of baby backs plus a side of smoked mac and cheese and some of the best greens and pork I've ever had. If you enjoy collards and pot likker this is your place. It's BYOB (including adult beverages) and no one cares if you bring some extra sides from home. When the weather is good there is also great live music. To make sure you get what you want, it is best to order ahead on their website which takes credit at time of order or you can pay when you get there. Another specialty that is only available for "in person" sales is the delectable candied bacon on a stick. Super yum. I've paid a lot more money in this town for food I enjoyed half as much. This is going to be our new summertime Friday night spot, and if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can always take your food "to go".

Meaty flavorful ribs..the smokey mac and cheese. Is creamy and delish...order early in the week, they sell out fast and I can see why!

One of the better BBQ spots in the Twin Cities. A bit pricy. I had the beef brisket and beef ribs. Brisket was good. Wish it had a bit more balance on the fat to meat ratio, but all in all pretty good. Beef ribs were a bit tough.

As I always say, you know it's good food when you get plastic water bottles, paper plates, and live music. Black Market StP is an entire vibe. The energy is immaculate. The owners are friendly AF. The music is perfect. The people are so chill. The food is to die for. Stop reading this review and go make a plan to get you some delicious Minnesotan BBQ fam! (5 star review because the water bottle was free and they gave me cookies)

We in the mood for some BBQ and have Black Market was a location on our list. We had been on their email list for a while. They are only open on Friday's so be sure to place your order online to reserve your food. We ordered ribs, brisket and beef ribs. After our trip to Texas we have become huge fans of beef ribs. There are only a few spots to sit in the lot that their trailer is in so we decided to pick up our food and head home. When we arrived at our reserved time our food was packed up and ready for us. We picked up our food and headed home. When you have a craving for something like BBQ, you just can't wait to try it. We got home and unwrapped our food and dove in. I think the first sign was the smell. Usually with BBQ you pick up the smell of smoke. We really didn't notice that when we picked up our food or when we unwrapped it. Unfortunately our experience didn't improve from there. The brisket while it had a decent bark was dry. The beef rib also had good bark but the fat was not rendered enough making the meat chewy. The ribs were ok but lacked in flavor. They were tender but not very flavorful. I am one that believes the adage about pizza is generally true about BBQ. Even when it's bad, it's pretty good. Thankfully I still have not had a "bad" pizza and I haven't had any "bad" bbq. BBQ as it is, is much more challenging to make than pizza. This BBQ was OK. With so many factors (temp, cooking time, etc) that can affect BBQ, I could see us trying this again sometime.

Happy to find this great spot on the West side! We are new to this side of town and happy to find a neighborhood favorite! Can't wait to come back!!

OOOOOHHH MY GOD! BEEF SHORT RIBS!! I'm in love with a piece of meat, may as well put me on TLC's "My Strange Addiction." I'd be on there making out with Black Market's beef ribs. My husband planned a date night and told me he found "some place where we buy barbecue from a driveway." I wasn't sure what to expect given his description, but kept an open mind. He made an order ahead of time online, the beef short ribs, and smoked beans. When we arrived it was a smoker truck/trailer thing on the street in a residential neighborhood. Super duper nice couple packaging orders and taking payments. When the nice lady finished up our payment she told us we were in for a treat. It turned out to be one of the most memorable meals for me in 2017, and the best beef short rib that has landed in my mouth. I suffered the whole 20 minute drive home. I had to sit there and smell the stuff, drooling on myself. Once home I still had another 15 minute wait while we got our table ready and corn bread prepared. Then it happened, I got the beef on my plate. It fell of the bone. It was tender, smoky, juicy, meaty, and packed with flavor. It was sooo damn good. I couldn't even talk, I had to keep eating. The smoked beans was practically a bowl of pork shoulder with 3 beans. Insanely good. Best bbq in MN. It's a must try.

It took me awhile to get over this way but I did it. I got the dry rub ribs. Very tender. Basil loved them and I liked them a lot. But I'm a saucy type. I'm also a baked bean type. Believe it or not I don't like meat overpowering beans. I'm glad they're there, but I need more beans.

We had the ribs and beans for take out. Ribs done perfectly as you had to tug just a little to get the meat off the bones. The best bbq ribs we have had and we have been to most of them. Loaded beans flavorful and had plenty of meat and a mild sauce to go with. If your looking for great food try them out. of course food is very subjective but met our expectations. We will go again in a few weeks and try the brisket. If that is good will up it to 5 stars.

Black is a good decription of the food we recieved.... We were so excited to try this place and spent a decent chunk of change for a meal that was inedible. I knew immediately something was wrong when I opened the beans, they were so dark in color and EXTREMELY dry! They were terribly burned to the point the chunks of meat were harder than beef jerky and inedible. The brisket was about the same; the only thing that was edible was near the large amounts of fat. The outer edges of the meat were black and burned and chard not even chewable. The ribs were not burned, but way over cooked with an outside like jerky. I can't imagine what happened to our food. Those making it and serving it must not have looked at it before they sold it to us. This is the worst experience I have ever had with a barbecue place.

The only word I can use to describe the flavors here is "insane". We were warmly greeted when we picked up our order, and we sat street-side on a picture perfect Minnesota Friday night. Our meal started with the the beef brisket. OMG. It melts in your mouth. Tender, juicy and packed with insane flavor. Next we tried the pork shoulder. Again, super tender, awesome bark and full of juicy, smoky deliciousness. Finally...the beans. Seriously hands-down the best bbq beans I've ever had. If you're looking for a one of a kind bbq experience, this is a must try.

Deliciousness!!! They sell beef brisket, ribs, fantastic beans with brisket, homemade ice cream (yummy) and free beverages with your order. The owners are awesome, very friendly, energetic and all around good people. The location is nice. Right at the top of the high bridge, beautiful scenery and clean air. They have music on most Friday nights from 5-7 pm and are open on Saturday from 5-7 pm. This is an outdoor dining space with lots of space to set up your chairs or set up a table (they have some tables they will provide) to eat with the whole family! Bring your own sides, and alcoholic beverages, the space is private property. 5 stars for food, customer service and atmosphere.

I had picked up their BBQ 4x's in 2019, was good. When the 2020 season came along, was excited for BBQ. So, so disappointed. The brisket was spongy and full of grease. The ribs were over done and dry. The top of the ribs peeled back like leather and the texture was the same. This BBQ is not cheap. To get home and experience this for dinner was maddening. Wish we would have done the 40 minute round trip to return it. Because the pickup is in an old gas station parking lot, unable to really check. Won't have to worry about next time, will not be a next time. When I sent them a text about my experience with their BBQ, they thanked me for my feedback. Couldn't have cared less.

Having lived in Texas for ten years, I was a bit dubious about trying barbecue in Minnesota. I am so glad I was talked into it! I was very spoiled in Texas, having lived just down the road from Fargo's Pit, consistently voted one of the ten best barbecue places in Texas. Much to my surprise, the beans at Black Market were even better than at Fargo's!!! The ribs were scrumptious, but came with sauce on, instead of on the side, which is how barbecue is done in Texas, but I actually prefer sauce on, so that it can carmelize, so all in all, I was delighted.

Awesome barbecue! Awesome service! (He delivered to our doorstep) Even the vegans at our party had the brisket Robert's "Stupid Good" beans were excellent Robert is really an artist at heart and you will be treated to taste his works!

Yum! I had ribs from this food truck during the St Paul winter carnival- nom noms! They were hot juicy and just overall delicious! Ribs were moist and coated in just the right amount of sauce. So good! Will definitely check them out again!

I was told about this place after my Brother and Sister in law gave it a try a couple weeks ago. And I am so glad they passed along the name to me. I went online on Thursday, ordered what I wanted off their site, and knew I would have delicious meat waiting to be picked up Friday evening at 5. I got there pretty much at that time and met the couple preparing all the food. They were very friendly and inviting, and the food smelled amazing! I ordered the beef short ribs and the baked beans. Everything was all ready to go, they just had to throw it in a bag for me and I was on my way. Super easy. I had planned to take the food to my parents house for dinner, and that 25 minute drive to their house was tough. The food smelled amazing. I was so hungry and couldn't wait to get started. We paired the meal with Cole slaw, potatoes and some corn bread. It was fantastic. The meat was cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth tender. The flavor was great. I loved it. And had multiple helpings. I did like the beans, but they did not come close to how much I loved the short ribs. I think for me, the beans just had a really heavy smoky flavor- which was good, but seemed to lose a lot of moisture in cooking. I will probably still try the beans again. But the meat, I for sure will. Next time I'll be giving the brisket a go, and I cannot wait. If you are looking for good, high quality, made to order, delicious meat- give this place a try. You won't regret it.

Great barbecue and great people. The black market barbecue is the best in the state and anywhere else in my opinion. Make aure you get extra for the next day though or you might have withdrawals since they are only opwn on Fridays and some saturdays. Also, they catered my birthday party and it was a huge hit with all of my family and friends.

This BBQ is top notch! The ribs are falling off the bone. The brisket is moist and tender. The proprietors, Robert and Jill, are wonderful people. Highly recommend this BBQ!