Big J's Smokehouse - Rothsay

Never tried the BBQ here before, but wanted to try some Minnesota Q for the first time. We ordered the brisket and the pulled pork to try a variety along with a suggested side of the Mac n cheese. The brisket was pretty dry with an oily backing. It was missing character in taste and the fullness of a good quality piece of beef. The pulled pork was also dry also including the oily backing and mealy texture. The mac had a lack of cheese and greasy. When we go to get BBQ, there’s obviously some greasiness you’re going to meet no pun intended, but not a saturation of it. Juiciness, good texture and character (smoke profile) is key. Last but not least were the sauces. Both the sweet and regular were much like sugar water. We we’re really hoping to find a good local BBQ place to call home. We’ve had Q from all over the country and have smoked/Q’d for over 30 years. I understand that not only there can be different tastes (preferences), but also styles available to like our dislike. Yet I could not recommend poor quality in meat and execution of Qing. I wish you guys well and hope things get better

This restaurant was so good! Everything was cooked perfectly! The atmosphere is great and the employees friendly. We will definitely go back.

Usually good food and service, 4 stars because the place is always freezing in the Winter

Another great pizza and beers at Big J's. We even had some cheesecake for dessert and it was very good.

Absolutely fantastic!!! Highly recommend it to anyone who loves good food!!! And wonderful service. Couldn't give it enough praise!!