My wife and I love to visit the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Consequently we have spent quite a bit of time in Duluth, the "air conditioned city" that sits like a jewel perched high above Superior.
When we travel we like to avoid chain restaurants and choose rather to eat at places that we don't experience in our hometown of Lawrence, Kansas.
The last two trips to Duluth we have made it a point to dine at OMC Smokehouse, located at 1909 West Superior Street.
Duluth is doing what a lot of older cities in America are doing and that is revitalizing an older commercial district. It reminded us a lot of Westport in Kansas City. We loved the quaint architecture and there was an eclectic collection of ice cream parlors, bars and other locally owned restaurants. It's a great place to walk around and enjoy dessert after dinner.
You might be wondering what the letters OMC represent? It's oink, moo and cluck and that is exactly what you will find inside this establishment. Their menu is large and diverse. True to form they offer smoked chicken, beef and pork.
The first time we visited there we selected the Smoked OMC Plate which features St. Louis style ribs, brisket and 1/4 chicken. The brisket is something that I have enjoyed both times I have feasted at this place and if you are in to BBQ you know that brisket is where the boys are separated from the men!
Their brisket is tender and moist with enough fat to give it a great flavor. Since we live only 45 minutes from Kansas City we have access to some great smoked meat and I have to say, this OMC brisket does not take a back seat to KC's best.
I highly recommend the OMC Plate for the first time diner because it lets you sample the big three meats on their menu and it is a large serving that two people can share, our waiter recommend that we share it and we were glad he convinced us!
A lot of BBQ joints take the lazy way out when it comes to sides and side dishes are a specialty at OMC. We had the candied sweet potato bake, loaded mac and cheese, On the other occasion we have had the bacon and blue cheese potato salad and the jalapeno cheesy grits. My mouth starts watering when I think back on the experience.
OMC Smokehouse is usually busy but they have plenty of seating and they have nice areas to wait while your table is being prepared.
This place rocks and if you are thinking of traveling to Duluth you don't want to miss this delicious opportunity!
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