Big Daddy's Old Fashioned Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

1. Big Daddy's Old Fashioned Barbeque

7.7
625 University Ave W (at Dale St), Saint Paul, MN
BBQ Joint · Thomas - Dale · 11 tips and reviews

Chad T.Chad Towle: Only open on Friday and Saturday from 11 AM until the food is gone. Amazing ribs. Go out back and ask to see the grills.

Joe A.Joe Anfang: Wonderful beef ribs. Full was enough for the two of us. Next time I will try the pork ribs.

Jered W.Jered Weber: Can't go wrong with the ribs.

Bennett's Chop and Railhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

2. Bennett's Chop and Railhouse

8.4
1305 7th St W (at Victoria St S), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · West Seventh · 41 tips and reviews

D B.D Bell: Braised Beef rib!!! Martinis are excellent. And Joe and Meghan are very nice people. But Lisa is the best thing about the place.

Jason D.Jason Denen: The food is amazing! The chop salad is delicious and the short ribs can't be beat.

Cindy C.Cindy C.: Great food, excellent service and good prices. We will be back! This is a true St Paul neighborhood gem!!

Cook St. Paul is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

3. Cook St. Paul

8.4
1124 Payne Ave (Hessamime Ave), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Payne - Phalen · 25 tips and reviews

J W.J W: Ask for the Korean hot sauce as a complement to the Short Ribs Eggs Benedict.

MonnieMonnie: Great breakfast, service, and cute little cafe.

Will M.Will Molter: Quaint little spot on historic Payne Avenue. The menu offers a variety of tasty breakfast and lunch options all around or below $10. Everything looked delectable. Safe to say, shit was on point.

Colossal Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

4. Colossal Cafe

9.0
2315 Como Ave (at Doswell Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · St. Anthony · 39 tips and reviews

Dave H.Dave Healy: Great barbecued pork ribs

Joshua B.Joshua Bartz: Amazing food, crazy busy, kind of pricy. Everything made from scratch cannot be beat. We'll be back.

nick c.nick cross: Plan on waiting and not comfortably.

Rooster's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

5. Rooster's BBQ

7.6
979 Randolph Ave (Chatsworth St), Saint Paul, MN
BBQ Joint · West Seventh · 15 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: This ugly duckling of a storefront boasts two orange formica booths, Memphis-style spice-rubbed ribs, pressure-fried chicken, and some of the best barbecue sandwiches in town. Read more.

Mark T.Mark Tranmel: Pulled pork was juicy and had great flavor

Rita S.Rita Sem: @David E. Yes that is the stuff my brother plays there at Roosters

Meritage is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

6. Meritage

8.5
410 Saint Peter St (at Market St), Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · Downtown St. Paul · 83 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Crosby: The tastes bring me to Paris every time. Love the Saturday plate of short ribs - tender and perfect. Ask for Peter's section - best waiter in town!

studioLstudioL: Everything is delicious here - start to finish - but recently REALLY enjoyed the "couscous royal" dish: Moroccan lamb, couscous and fresh vegs. Amazing!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top ten chicken wings! The result is an intensely chickeny chicken wing with a distinctly bacony flavor that yields the bone with the gentlest nudge.

Highland Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

7. Highland Grill

8.1
771 Cleveland Ave S (at Ford Parkway), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 82 tips and reviews

Joan F.Joan Folkert: Weds rib special is delish and easily enough for 2.

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Great scrambles for brunch, with espresso drinks made by the coffee shop next door. Casual atmosphere with great food.

Jennifer K.Jennifer Kemp: Try the sweet potato fries!

New Bohemia - St. Paul is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

8. New Bohemia - St. Paul

8.4
222 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN
Restaurant · West Seventh · 2 tips and reviews

Carrie R.Carrie Rigdon: Brats & Beer! Including vegetarian dogs from Herbivorous Butcher. Each brat comes with choice of toppings and great mustard varieties on the tables.

Kristen A.Kristen A: Fantastic beer menu

Luci Ancora is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

9. Luci Ancora

8.6
2060 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 11 tips and reviews

Barry G.Barry Guettler: Such a lovely place to come for a meal. Service and food are fantastic

ShabnamShabnam: Best caesar salad you'll find anywhere! Truly affordable fresh pasta dishes using local/organic produce! Love that it's family owned. Check out the sister restaurant, Ristorante Luci, down the road!

Sarah A.Sarah Amundson: Great food! I will definitely be back!

Flamingo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

10. Flamingo Restaurant

8.2
490 Syndicate St N (at University Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
African Restaurant · Hamline - Midway · 4 tips and reviews

Pat T.Pat Thomas: Great East African food with whole wheat injera. They do gluten free too.

Nathan S.Nathan Stohlmann: Possibly the best injera I have had in the Twin Cities.

Lovely G.Lovely G.: The flavors of the food was great.

Obb's Sports Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

11. Obb's Sports Bar & Grill

7.4
1347 Burns Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Sports Bar · Dayton's Bluff · 37 tips and reviews

Eric F.Eric Ferguson: Great, underrated place. Get the steak and ribs.... And of course the fish fry is awesome.

Andrew M.Andrew Miller: Tons of options from fish fry to turtle cheesecake...everything was great!

Wendy J.Wendy Jones: Friday night fish fry - worth the wait!

The Gnome Craft Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

12. The Gnome Craft Pub

8.5
498 Selby Ave (at Mackubin St), Saint Paul, MN
Gastropub · Summit - University · 159 tips and reviews

Amy P.Amy P.: The cheeseburger w/ short ribs and garlic aioli is crave-worthy

Mullica Z.Mullica Zudsiri: Loved the lobster roll and poutin! Also nice ciders.

Charles E.Charles Edge: The best beer selection in town!

Joan's in the Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

13. Joan's in the Park

8.9
631 Snelling Ave S (at W Bayard Ave), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 18 tips and reviews

Sean O.Sean O'Brien: Steak is a must-try. Brown butter pudding was amazing - light and rich at the same time. Staff was friendly and prompt. Honestly loved it - deserves to be listed among the Twin Cities best.

City PagesCity Pages: City Pages #5 top ten steak house. "Soft, subtle lighting in a not-at-all stuffy neighborhood joint can be the perfect accoutrements to a nice, red cut of perfectly seasoned meat.

Lindsay B.Lindsay Brown: Try the new Napoleon at joan's! It's vegetarian too!

The Saint Paul Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

14. The Saint Paul Hotel

8.6
350 Market St (btwn W 4th & 5th St), Saint Paul, MN
Hotel · Downtown St. Paul · 27 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hanneman: Historic and romantic . We live in the Twin Cities and spend 2 or 3 getaway weekends here annually. Service is always impeccable. It's like imagining life from 75 years ago.

Andy N.Andy Noble: I love these old-style American hotels with beautiful eccentric bars and restaurants with ambiance, atmosphere, and service

Sarah G.Sarah Greshowak: The pillows are too tall

The Buttered Tin is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Saint Paul.

15. The Buttered Tin

8.8
237 7th St E (Wacouta), Saint Paul, MN
Bakery · Lowertown · 58 tips and reviews

Christy F.Christy Fleming: Very popular place. Be prepared to wait. But worth the wait. The breakfasts were very good and had to pick up some of the baked goods for home. Love that they have the Lowertown twin-key!

Shel B.Shel Bowsprit: So glad this came to the neighborhood, just what it needed!

City PagesCity Pages: A truly excellent breakfast if you ask us! Read more.