Rudolphs Bar-B-Que

Barbecue restaurant · Stevens Square

Rudolphs Bar-B-Que

Barbecue restaurant · Stevens Square

1933 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Highlights

Charming and laid-back, this upscale bar and kitchen serves comforting barbecue classics and offers lively happy hours in a historic setting.

1933 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Get directions

$$ · Menu

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"Rudolph’s Bar-B-Que, a restaurant named for the silent movie heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, has closed as of yesterday. Open since 1975, it was a neighborhood institution in the Wedge neighborhood. The restaurant and bar featured tributes to the movie star in its decor. Recent construction projects and condo developments exacerbated parking issues, leading to the decision to close. It was owned by the Theros Restaurant Group, run by Jimmy Theros, who also owned the now-closed St. Clair Broiler." - Joy Summers

Rudolph’s Bar-B-Que Closed - Eater Twin Cities

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Tamella H

Google

Worth to check out. I normally come during the HH and their drinks are at good price along with a decent burger for $6. Overall you may want to try food from a main menu because except burger everything else was ok. They also gave out coupons couple month ago and used them In Feb and got free aptz.

David Hallenberger

Google

Easy to find right on Lyndale and Franklin parking can be tricky. Be there before 6 you can get happy hour specials

Trent Jonas

Google

Classic BBQ joint. They have good food, decently-priced drinks, and an awesome happy hour. Courtney and Dave — two of the bartenders — are awesome!

Gerarfo Ramirez

Google

Best bar b que in the twin cities and the place is nice and clean

Tom Jahnsen

Google

Quiet on a Friday lunch. We were seated in an area where wait staff missed us for awhile, but they recovered with a free appetizer (corn bread). Disappointed to find it was over-baked/dry. But couldn't complain about something free. Rest of the meal and service from then on was terrific. Great lunch specials.

Debelah Taylor

Google

This happened to my family and me three weeks ago. I tried this place for the first and only time. I heard good things about this place so I gave it a chance. This is the worst mistake I've made since I moved to Minneapolis two years ago. I should have known to storm out of there when a saw a couple spiders in their bathroom. This isn't a delightful place one bit. Thanks to their food, I had to go see my doctor because of food poisoning. I was getting awful stomach aches. My doctor did her thing, and she agreed that it was food poisoning. This probably explains the food tasting disgusting. My family thought so too. I swear that they kept their food on the table for days, and I swear they rushed their cooking. At least, it seemed. I told the waiter about the food, but she didn't seem to phase her at all. She might as well have said "oh well" because that's what I heard in her tone. Stay away from this place!

Deonna Melton

Google

This is a historical restaurant located in Uptown Minneapolis. Great BBQ, but I think for whatever reason there is so much competition in the city now, that as of late, it's been kinda slow. I remember a time when this was not only a great spot for food, but also a hang out spot too. This place also offers a specialty brunch, meaning brunch is offered on holidays, e.g., Mothers Day, etc., but I would call to confirm 1., the schedule and 2., their availability. Because it's typically booked solid for these dates. Service is always good and the happy hour specials are great! :p

Karen Dyck

Google

The food was fantastic, but the service was even better!