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  • The Preserve Smokehouse in Pequot Lakes Minnesota

    The Preserve Smokehouse

    Authentic BBQ flavors meet lakeside charm at The Preserve Smokehouse featuring fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy pulled pork. Slow-smoked, our meats boast rich goodness complemented by scratch-made sides, fresh salads, and a full bar featuring craft beer, bourbons, and creative cocktails. Dine inside or on our outdoor patio with stunning golf course views.
    The Preserve Smokehouse

    Book a Reservation

    Dinner reservations required.

    Breakfast

    Daily | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    Lunch/Dinner

    Daily | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Bar

    Daily | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Hours subject to change without notice.

    The Preserve Smokehouse Food Menu

    No split checks on groups of 10 or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. 18% gratuity automatically added to groups of 10 or more. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (GF) Gluten Friendly | (V) Vegetarian | (DF) Dairy Free

    Appetizers

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Smoked pork nachos
    | $ 16
    Pulled pork, tortilla chips, cheese sauce, pico de gallo
    Fried cashews
    | $ 11
    Preserve dry rub, citrus chili glaze (gf)
    Brisket burnt ends
    | $ 18
    Bourbon bbq sauce
    Pimento cheese spread
    | $ 12
    Served with celery, carrots, tortilla chips

    Salads

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Add smoked chicken +6
    Caesar
    | $ 13
    Chopped romaine, parmesan, tomato, croutons, lemon, caesar dressing
    Wedge
    | $ 15
    Crispy pork belly, blue cheese, pickled onions, tomato, bourbon buttermilk dressing

    Sandwiches

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with chips | add an extra side +2 Choose sauce: bourbon bbq, carolina bbq, alabama white sauce, hot honey
    BBQ pulled pork
    | $ 16
    Cranberry apple slaw, carolina bbq sauce, brioche bun
    Smoked brisket
    | $ 22
    Pickled onions, bourbon bbq sauce, brioche bun
    Smoked chicken salad
    | $ 14
    Green apples, celery, grapes, tarragon aioli, brioche bun
    Smoked pork belly BLT
    | $ 17
    Lettuce, tomato, spiced mayo, grilled sourdough

    Saturday special

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served after 5pm (available until sold out)
    Smoked prime rib
    | $ 12 oz 35, 16 oz 43
    Choice of two sides and cornbread with honey butter

    Entrees

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with cornbread and honey butter Choose 2 of your favorite sides
    Smoked beef brisket
    | $ 30
    Bourbon bbq sauce (gf)
    Smoked ribs
    | $ Half rack 25, Full rack 30
    Bourbon bbq sauce (gf)
    Pulled pork
    | $ 26
    Carolina bbq sauce (gf)
    Smoked amish chicken
    | $ 26
    Half chicken, alabama white sauce (gf)
    Preserve dry rub-crusted smoked pork belly
    | $ 28
    Hot honey bbq sauce (gf)

    Platters

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Choose your combo + 2 of your favorite sides Served with cornbread and honey butter
    2 meats
    | $ 38
    Smoked beef brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken
    3 meats
    | $ 47
    Smoked beef brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken
    4 meats
    | $ 52
    Smoked beef brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken

    Sides

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Cornbread
    | $ 4
    Honey butter
    Mac n cheese
    | $ 6
    Cranberry slaw
    | $ 5
    Potato salad
    | $ 5
    Bourbon burnt end baked beans
    | $ 5
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.

    The Preserve Smokehouse Drink Menu

    Cocktails

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    In A Can
    Bootlegger
    | $ 9
    Tattersall Vodka, Lime, Lemon and Mint
    Summer Mule
    | $ 9
    Tattersall Vodka, Tattersall Blueberry, Lime and Mint
    Smoked Old Fashioned
    | $ 14
    Michter’s Bourbon, Orange Bitters, Filthy Cherry
    Chocolate-Smoked Biscotti Old Fashioned
    | $ 11
    Baileys Chocolate, Johnnie Walker Black, Amaretto
    Rosemary Grapefruit Margarita
    | $ 11
    Don Julio Resposado, Rosemary, Grapefruit
    Blackberry Bramble
    | $ 7
    Gin, Blackberry, Lime
    Cutwater Transfusion
    Cutwater Mojito
    High Noon Peach
    Nutrl Cranberry
    Nutrl Orange
    Stilly Aiming Fluid
    Surfside -Ice Tea & Lemonade
    White Claw Black Cherry
    White Claw Vodka + Soda Pineapple

    Non-Alcoholic

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    In A Can
    Athletic Upside Dawn
    | $ 4
    Summit Nalias
    | $ 4

    Bourbon

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Rotating + Limited Availability
    1792 Small Batch
    Bowman Brothers Bourbon
    Bowman Brothers Port Finished
    Bulleit
    Caribou Crossing Canadian
    GVL Tattersall Five Year Rye
    Knob Creek
    Maker’s Mark
    Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye
    Michter’s Rye Single Barrel
    Noah’s Mill
    Piggy Back Bourbon
    Piggy Back Rye
    Whistle Pig 12
    Whistle Pig 15
    Whistle Pig Straight Rye

    Beer

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    In A Can
    Bent Paddle Venture Pils
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Blue Moon
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Bud
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Bud Light
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Busch Light
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Castle Danger Cream Ale
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Coors Light
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Deschutes Fresh Squeeze
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Fulton Shandy
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Lift Bridge Mango
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Lupulin Fashion Mullet
    | $ 4
    Mich Golden Light
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Miller Lite
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Modelo
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Summit EPA
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Surly Furious
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Ultra
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Wild State Cider
    | $ 4
    | $ 7
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.

    The Preserve Smokehouse Kids Menu

    No split checks on groups of 10 or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. 18% gratuity automatically added to groups of 10 or more. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (GF) Gluten Friendly | (V) Vegetarian | (DF) Dairy Free

    Kids

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with french fries
    Mac and Cheese
    | $ 7
    Grilled Cheese
    | $ 7
    Chicken Tenders
    | $ 9
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.