Reviews for OMC Smokehouse in Duluth, MN
We were traveling back from Voyageurs National Park and was recommended OMC by the local resort. We are traveling from Houston... (the couple we were with from Chicago) and intrigued to try some familiar foods so far north. Unfortunately though we thoughtthe food was mediocre ... Granted we ate at 9:30pm, so it may have been the last of the day's lot. For appetizers we ordered thepork belly tacos and hush puppies. The taco toppings were bland (tasted like overcooked pork with shredded cheese and lettuce).The hush puppies weren't dense enough, the dough was too fluffy. My husband ordered the smokehouse plate and all of his meat wasvery dry. We are from Texas and don't typically put sauce on our barbecue, but this meat was so dry and overly seasoned. We weredisappointed ... I was craving soup as we have been camping all week in the 40s. I ordered the gumbo, but it tasted like a verytomato rich chili. Not a true roux at all ... the smoked chicken within was great though. Positives - Our gin drinks wereEXCELLENT but the boys old fashioneds were watery and too sweet. The service was super amazing - very fast and attentive ?? andthe reason I gave this a 3 star instead of 1 star. Read more
This Barbecue restaurant impressed me and I even live in the South. Pork and Brisket were juicy and flavorful on their own and... all the sauces were tasty. The collard greens, baked beans, and sweet potato were super well done sides. They have the finedetails down. The Elderflower Gold Rush cocktail was one of the best cocktails I?ve ever had. Great local beverages. Read more
We arrived right at 3pm when they open and there was a line out the door by the time we left. I had the Smoked OMC plate and my... friend had the super nachos. Both were fantastic. The brisket was a little salty but delicious, the ribs where great, firmenough to hold, dip, eat but the meat easily came off the bone. The chicken was ok, I could have done without it. I got the Macn cheese and potato salad for sides, both were good but the potato salad I'd get again. Service was good, friendly. They have adisclaimer about the 5% surcharge for kitchen staff and how it's not a gratuity. I'm all for people getting paid, especiallyfairly. I don't love surcharges... why not just increase food costs 5%? I just don't like so much math with my food... Read more
Stopped here while on my latest trip to Duluth. I was blown away. My brisket sandwich was the best I've had. The brisket was not... overly fattey and was gloriously marbled. The flavor was so dang smokey and good. That added fried onion was the $. The mac andcheese was amazing and so much more rich and cheesy than your typical mac. I am a tough critic when it comes to bbq, but thischecks all the boxes. Hit this place up next time you're in the area! Read more
This place is amazing!! I got the barbacoa tacos and my boyfriend got the Caribbean smoke sandwich and they were both so good. I... usually don?t love smoked meat but it was delicious. We will absolutely be back!! Read more
My wife and I stopped at OMC on a weekend away from the cities because of the glowing reviews. Well let me just say they did not... disappoint! The staff was some of the friendliest people I have ever met and very attentive to your needs. The food was out ofthis world smokey, savory, food coma inducing bliss! (I ordered the platter/combo that came with a bit of all the meats and twosides which I chose Jalapeño grits/Mac and cheese).... I also have to rave about their grits quick as well. They were slap yourmomma in the face good (please don't) but you get my point... I'll be seeking out a grits heavy meal next time I'm in town theyare that good. (I love grits but it is an easy food to mess up and OMC is the best I've had since I was down South in theVirgina/Carolina area.... Oh! I almost forgot... Try all of their sauces as well each one is packed with mouth punchingdelicious flavor! (Most of all the White Sauce and Carolina)... 10 out 10 I'll be back and suggesting this to anyone that willbe in Duluth even for a day. Read more
Absolutely phenomenal!! Food, service and atmosphere all deserve two thumbs up, totally amazing!! After scoping the menu online,... I was sold. After experiencing it in person, I know I'll be back! Smoked wings are so flavorful and the Smoked OMC Plate (withthe extra pulled pork added) was perfectly shareable by two people! Complementary pork rinds alongside a variety of theirsignature sauces was such an awesome touch! Easy to stick to a ketogenic lifestyle here, well done!! Read more
Some of the best barbecue I?ve ever had! They start you out with house made pork cracklings so you can try each of their four... homemade sauces. Shockingly I loved every single one, even the one with a little bit of horseradish kick. My husband and I splitthe OMC plate which gave us a taste of chicken brisket and ribs. The beef fat fries were fantastic! Our waitress was superprofessional and the food came out quick - it?s no wonder people wait more than an hour to come eat here! Read more