Warning: This category is not for the faint of heart. We’re talking serious meat sweats, folks. Juicy steaks, smoky ribs, burgers piled high with toppings – it’s a carnivore’s dream come true. If you consider ketchup a vegetable, this is your category.
Up In Smoke BBQ
If your taste buds are bored and your usual lunch spot knows your order by heart, it’s time to shake things up—and smoke things up. Up in Smoke BBQ in St. Cloud brings the flavor with fall-off-the-bone ribs, Texas-style brisket, homemade sausages, and sides so good they deserve their own spotlight.
Location: 2848 2nd St S Suite 105, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Menu Item: 3 Meat Combo
Howie’s Sports Bar and Grill
Located in the heart of downtown St. Cloud, Howie’s Sports Bar and Grill has been a local favorite since 1986. It was previously known as “Howie Zimmer’s 1929 Club” and the building has had several other uses in the past, including as a horse stable, restaurant supply house, and pool hall, before being transformed into the sports bar it is today.
Location: 101 9th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Menu Item: Shaved Ribeye Sandwich
Cinco De Mayo
What appears to be a “hole in the wall taco joint” comes bursting with authentic flavors and mouth-watering options. Offering a full-service bar and specialty tequila, fresh seafood, an expansive menu and an inviting atmosphere. Don’t let the outside fool you, check it out!
Location: 4143 W Division St B, St Cloud, MN 56301
Menu Item: California Plate
Burger Time
At Burger Time in Waite Park, the name says it all—it’s always time for burgers. This drive-thru-only joint serves up old-school vibes with juicy burgers, crispy fries, and shakes that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Quick, classic, and no frills—just how burger time should be.
Location: 410 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387
Menu Item: Bacon Cheese Burger
7 West Taphouse
7 West Taphouse isn’t just about the beer (though with that lineup, it could be). Their menu is stacked with crave-worthy eats, including their famous Beer Burgers—yep, actual burgers infused with the flavor of their brews. It’s like a happy hour and a cookout had a delicious baby. Not feeling a burger? No worries. They’ve got tacos, salads, and plenty more to keep every kind of craving in check.
Location: 28 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Menu Item: 7 West OMG Burger