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Address: 5505 Preserve Blvd, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: (218) 568-8500
Website: https://www.grandviewlodge.com/restaurants/the-preserve-smokehouse
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Reviews
Aaron Baseman
Was there recently for a Bourban and craft beer dinner with a four course meal. Fun event and great food.
… moreNicole Grev (Bobcat)
We went for a family supper while staying at the resort, overall a good meal. A few highlights- the portion sizes were large on the platters. The hush puppies are a must try! Handmade, Soft on the inside and not dry at all. Bf had the soul burger which was probably my second favorite, pimento cheese and bacon jam on anything is a winner. Everything else was well made and seasoned well. I give this a 4 star because it’s a solid choice, not life changing, but you will leave full and satisfied. The rest of the group was overall happy with their meals as well.
… moreNick Herriges
I’ll start with saying that this was the first place since moving to the area in January from Milwaukee that I was excited to try for dinner. My wife and I really enjoy Justin Sutherland’s shows, his cook book and the twin cities spots we have dined at before. Thus, when asked what we should do for dinner on Friday night, we both agreed to go to Northern Soul no questions asked.
We arrived to a very empty dining room at 7pm, slight red flag there as we had to make a reservation earlier in the day as they weren’t accepting walk ins. We were sat for our reservation, received some water and then about eleven minutes later, we were greeted by our server who took our drink order, and then he returned with them about ten minutes later. Luckily, we had put in some starters which turned out to be quite nice and arrived before the Diet Coke and oddest Sazerac I have ever had in my life.
The pimento cheese dip was well done with a nice sharpness, and the burnt ends had me very excited for the brisket I would be ordering on the Northern Soul platter.
My wife ordered the classic fried chicken sandwich, solid, but nothing to write home about. The side of Mac n Cheese looked good, but had very little flavor which was odd. We also shared some creamed corn which was the star of the dinner. Finally, I ordered the “Northern Soul Platter.” I picked brisket, ribs and chicken. The brisket looked as though it had been smoked a day or two before hand, then somehow brought back to life to greet me with a grey and dry hello…..this was a disappointment. Next, the ribs, not great. Mushy and flavorless crust that had a greasy finish………Finally, the chicken, this was the best part of the platter. Juicy, decent smoke and well seasoned. Shame on me for ordering ribs and brisket from a BBQ spot, should have just went chicken I guess……
Anyways, after that forgettable experience, our server returned to ask if we want any more drinks. We asked what they have for dessert to which he said “Um, maybe.”
Well, the maybe was banana pudding, a BBQ favorite. This one however turned out to potentially just be instant pudding with about twelve Nilla wafers placed into it. No chunks or any sign that this was a homemade item, another letdown.
All said, our server returned one final time with the bill for $155 which leaves a sour taste in your mouth, but at the end of the day, I walked through the doors to try Northern Soul, ordered a good amount of the menu to try and no one forced me to do that.
Was this place a let down? Gigantic
Will I ever return? Highly unlikely unless someone figures out the service and quality of actual smoked meats. Maybe it just needs a year to get the kinks worked out, who knows.
… moreWe arrived to a very empty dining room at 7pm, slight red flag there as we had to make a reservation earlier in the day as they weren’t accepting walk ins. We were sat for our reservation, received some water and then about eleven minutes later, we were greeted by our server who took our drink order, and then he returned with them about ten minutes later. Luckily, we had put in some starters which turned out to be quite nice and arrived before the Diet Coke and oddest Sazerac I have ever had in my life.
The pimento cheese dip was well done with a nice sharpness, and the burnt ends had me very excited for the brisket I would be ordering on the Northern Soul platter.
My wife ordered the classic fried chicken sandwich, solid, but nothing to write home about. The side of Mac n Cheese looked good, but had very little flavor which was odd. We also shared some creamed corn which was the star of the dinner. Finally, I ordered the “Northern Soul Platter.” I picked brisket, ribs and chicken. The brisket looked as though it had been smoked a day or two before hand, then somehow brought back to life to greet me with a grey and dry hello…..this was a disappointment. Next, the ribs, not great. Mushy and flavorless crust that had a greasy finish………Finally, the chicken, this was the best part of the platter. Juicy, decent smoke and well seasoned. Shame on me for ordering ribs and brisket from a BBQ spot, should have just went chicken I guess……
Anyways, after that forgettable experience, our server returned to ask if we want any more drinks. We asked what they have for dessert to which he said “Um, maybe.”
Well, the maybe was banana pudding, a BBQ favorite. This one however turned out to potentially just be instant pudding with about twelve Nilla wafers placed into it. No chunks or any sign that this was a homemade item, another letdown.
All said, our server returned one final time with the bill for $155 which leaves a sour taste in your mouth, but at the end of the day, I walked through the doors to try Northern Soul, ordered a good amount of the menu to try and no one forced me to do that.
Was this place a let down? Gigantic
Will I ever return? Highly unlikely unless someone figures out the service and quality of actual smoked meats. Maybe it just needs a year to get the kinks worked out, who knows.
Kenneth Retrum
On a pretty quiet Monday night, we shared the platter choosing brisket, ribs, and catfish as our 3 choices of meat. All were very good. The cob of corn and pickled cauliflower were just average. The potato wedges were very good. The toast was bland and unnecessary. We would have preferred if the main dishes would have been served slightly warmer. Before the main course, we shared the lightly smoked watermelon salad, and it was delicious. When I made the reservation, I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary. The host who took my call and greeted us at the door didn’t mention it when we arrived, nor did he pass it on to our server. Not a big deal but one of the small things that might be improved. Great setting! Beautiful views. All in all, a nice anniversary dinner. We will return and will expect to see some improvements.
… moreLee & Michelle Gauer
AMAZING RIBS! Pimento cheese appetizer very good. Burger was good! Pecan Pie Excellent! We will be back next season! Thank you for a great dining experience!
… morejase walton
The service was great. The food was amazing! I recommend the brisket and the mac and cheese as a side. I loved the smoked flavor in the mac and cheese. The brisket had a good flavor, a really good crust on it, and very tender.
… moreNathan “Streifen” Ebert
Beautiful views over the golf course accompanied by bbq that could win competitions! Coming early fall was an awesome choice, cool weather, beautiful colors, slight breeze!
Ordered:
Burnt Ends 4/5 (could be more caramelized and sauces, but that’s my specific preference)
Northern Soul Platter – Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork – Ribs were my favorite part, fall off the bone tender, great spicy rub on them… until I ate a bit of the fat cap on the brisket. That was the best meat jelly I’ve ever had. Brisket was pull apart tender and perfectly seasoned. Pulled pork wasn’t over smoked or too fatty, paired perfectly with the Carolina sauce. Smoke was perfect, not a dry piece of meat on the platter. I will seriously come back just to eat some pieces of the brisket fat cap!
Mac N Cheese with Flaming Hot Cheetos – creamy Mac n cheese topped with crunchy, spicy Cheetos I used to buy after school, delicious and nostalgic. Great pairing with the bbq.
Bourbon BBQ sauce was heavy on the bourbon, I preferred the tang of the Carolina. Corn on the cob was delicious, spread a little butter and sprinkle some extra pepper on it. Daughter loved her Mac n Cheese and potato wedges, also ate most of my corn on the cob!
… moreOrdered:
Burnt Ends 4/5 (could be more caramelized and sauces, but that’s my specific preference)
Northern Soul Platter – Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork – Ribs were my favorite part, fall off the bone tender, great spicy rub on them… until I ate a bit of the fat cap on the brisket. That was the best meat jelly I’ve ever had. Brisket was pull apart tender and perfectly seasoned. Pulled pork wasn’t over smoked or too fatty, paired perfectly with the Carolina sauce. Smoke was perfect, not a dry piece of meat on the platter. I will seriously come back just to eat some pieces of the brisket fat cap!
Mac N Cheese with Flaming Hot Cheetos – creamy Mac n cheese topped with crunchy, spicy Cheetos I used to buy after school, delicious and nostalgic. Great pairing with the bbq.
Bourbon BBQ sauce was heavy on the bourbon, I preferred the tang of the Carolina. Corn on the cob was delicious, spread a little butter and sprinkle some extra pepper on it. Daughter loved her Mac n Cheese and potato wedges, also ate most of my corn on the cob!
Eric Priglmeier
Had dinner tonight having higher expectations with what’s his face Sutherland’s stamp. Fairly quiet for the most part in dining area. Drink menu-meh. Food-meh. View was nice watching old people suck at of golf. Wife ordered salad with shrimp. I ordered ribs. Ribs honestly looked ill. Sauce on side was ok. Potatoes semi cooked. Toast was uneventful. Soggy ish corn on cob. Pigmento cheese with ritz crackers, I mean come on?…O guess I ordered it. Again, I am being generous giving a 2 star. Go to Applebees and be wow’d after this visit. Add this to the Grand View collection of dining disappointments.
… morePreston Luman
The reviews here are a hodge podge of the Preserve Golf Course, with some from years ago. Northern Soul has only been open a few weeks. The BBQ was pretty good our table had both brisket & ribs. The server was new and apologetic. It is a new place & you should be prepared to cut them some slack as a result. We’ll be back.
… moreJack Buan
My wife has a lot of food allergies and sensitivities, and the staff went above and beyond to create something somewhat off menu for her to eat. I want to specifically recognize chef Leroy for his patience and respectful attitude while crafting a wonderful meal for her. The BBQ was top notch! I can’t speak highly enough of this restaurant!
… more