Rooster’s BBQ Deli and “Blue Ribbon” Catering features award winning pressure-fried chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue ribs and barbecue chicken. Dry rub is used to create the legendary flavor that makes Rooster’s a Twin Cities’ favorite. This independent, family-owned restaurant offers take out, party food and catering for small and large events, working to keep the best reputation in barbecue since 1987! Call ahead or order online and your order will be ready when you arrive.
Casual destination for Memphis-style ribs & pulled pork sandwiches, plus fried chicken & burgers. Based on 557 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
979 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 222-0969
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Rick Rolli
I ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries, Coke and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. The sandwich has griddled pulled pork with their BBQ sauce and coleslaw right on the sandwich. It’s a lot and you’ll need a fork to clean up the droppings that fall off the sandwich. I was so full after the sandwich I could only eat half the fries. I took the rest to go with the cookie. The atmosphere is very friendly and service is quick and made to order. There is minimal seating. Orders are usually to go. This is very good food and I’ll be back for more. I’ll see you guys again.
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Captain Snook
Overpriced small portions! There are better options. The one good thing I will say about this place is the barbecue sauce is on point! If you eat here you will leave disappointed and have a lighter wallet!.
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Sue Jones
Wanted fried chicken. Thought we would try this place. Great decision! Fried chicken was crispy on the outside with great flavor. Moist on the inside. The fries were crispy and the seasoning was great. Also tried the small BBQ sandwich. Pork was really tender. This is a typical hole in the wall joint. There are two tables, but they have takeout available. The person running the place was great! A lot of food for a great price!
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Del O’Loughlin
I ordered the Memphis-style barbecue sandwich with hot barbecue sauce, fries and coleslaw. The sandwich was huge, and was super tasty! I started off eating that and a couple fries, but was completely full before I ate my slaw (next time will get a different side as there was slaw on the sandwich, which was really good). I do plan to go back again to get ribs as I have heard from multiple people that they are great.
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Franklin Hunter
Best smoked chicken I’ve had around here. So Smokey, very juicy and no leathery skin. Affordable prices and big portions as well.
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Donald Josephson
First time here for the best damn ribs, happened to be driving by! Looked at reviews. Best damn ribs is all I seen in my eyes on that review, and that is correct. I’ll be stopping by now for full racks to go, oh fries and potato salad too!
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Brady Lange
I ordered Rooster’s BBQ Deli’s Haddock Dinner and Memphis-Style Barbecue Sandwich Basket through GrubHub. Their carry out packaging is poor and low effort. They are extremely fast in making their food, I got my order delivered about 10 minutes before estimated time.
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Peter Lamm
Well established neighborhood grill and barbecue restuarant specializing in chicken and pork, that has won various accolades and awards over the years.
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Joseph Jensen
Notched the belt with another BBQ joint while traveling in Minnesota. Unfortunately in my quest for dives i actually do find one. Roosters BBQ in STP was not a good choice. Most of the food was fried or came from a fridge & reheated. $7.50 for a hamburger that was smaller than a $1 McChicken with no sides. Pulled pork was flavorless and dry. If in the area just go back to W 7th and eat at Famous Dave’s. Unsure where these reviews are coming from.
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Alison Reust
I was craving a BBQ pulled pork sandwich and this place satisfied that craving! The portions were perfect size, the small sandwich was bigger than what I was predicting. Service was a little hectic due to only two workers and a crowd of customers, but I can see why this place was popping!
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