Top BBQ Places in Michigan
You and your family know how to cook outdoors and you’ve been doing it for years. Yet, all too often you end up with underdone drumsticks or charred burger patties. What a waste, right? Why not skip all that and just go to a barbecue place in the Michigan area?
That rich combination of smoke and sear on charcoal grills definitely got you hooked, didn’t it? So, if you’re craving for anything barbecued, then looking for a place in Michigan shouldn’t be that hard. I’m sure there’s one near you!
Here is our Top BBQ Places here in Michigan!
Bert’s Marketplace
Detroit, MI
Bert’s Marketplace, is the perfect place where you will find great food, drinks and live Entertainment each and every day of the week. Experience some delicious soul food that’s cooked and season for great taste. Or just sit back and relax with your favorite glass of wine in a beautiful dining room setting.
The Grilling Company
Belmont, MI
They are a local, family owned business. All of the meats are smoked on one of their custom made smokers. All the side items that you see, as well as all of the sauces, are made in house with as much love and care as the meats.
Pit Stop Catering
Grand Rapids, MI
At Pit Stop Catering, they slow cook all of our BBQ over a combination of natural hardwood charcoal, Michigan Red Oak, and Dried Michigan Cherry Pits, an award winning combination. They make their own rubs, mops, and sauces and treat each event like it was one of our competitions we enter, the only difference is you are the judge. Their sides are all homemade and are a big part of why their meals are so well liked.
Detroit Shrimp & Fish BBQ
Detroit, MI
The Pit Stop
Grand Rapids, MI
At The Pit Stop, they slow cook all of their BBQ over a combination of natural hardwood charcoal, Michigan Red Oak, and Dried Michigan Cherry Pits, an award winning combination. They make their own Rubs, Mops, and Sauces. Their sides are all homemade and are a big part of why their meals are so well liked.
Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe
East Lansing, MI
Spartan has a very extensive menu with a number of signature items including Caramelized Salmon, Bourbon Chicken, Hall of Fame Salad, Steakhouse Filet Salad, as well as Choice Grilled Steaks and of course, their Premium BBQ Baby Back Ribs. They are well equipped for more casual dining events and have an extensive menu of fresh Burgers (Spicy Avocado Burger is a recent addition), Sandwiches, Wraps, Fish Tacos as well as items like Gourmet Mac’n Cheese, Homemade pastas, and Pizzas.
Saddleback BBQ
Lansing, MI
They are 100% devoted to the craft of BBQ. They smoke their meats in-house using a wide variety of wood, ranging from hickory and mesquite to Michigan fruit-tree woods like apple and cherry. Saddleback’s proprietary technique is what gives their product its unique flavor and tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness.
The Southern Smokehouse
Detroit, MI
The Southern Smokehouse has a history of preparing the best southern Style Cuisine, they offer a passion for service and quality that is second to none. With a certified Chef at the helm they have perfected a blend of amazing entree selections for any dinner table.
Backyard Bar BQ
Lansing, MI
Backyard’s Pulled Pork Bar-b-q is the real deal. Hickory smoked with their special blend of real seasonings. Then it is hand pulled and mixed with their Original Bar-b-q sauce.
Slow’s BBQ
Grand Rapids, MI
SlowsGR features family-style dining with a mix of long communal tables as well tables suited to smaller groups. Guests order their meats, Texas-style, by the pound directly from the carvers. The Grand Rapids location features slow-cooked barbecue favorites like brisket, ribs, pulled pork, several of Slows’ signature sandwiches & sides and several dozen Michigan-based artisan and craft beers on tap.
