Wasn't very busy, waitress was super friendly and helpful. Food was delicious! Loved the cornbread read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

The brisket was unfortunately very dry and didn't live up to our expectations. The smoked chicken, however, was juicy, flavorful, and much more in line with the quality we were hoping for. The standout side was the potato salad--it was fresh, crunchy, and lightly dressed, which was a nice change from the typical mayo-heavy version. The cornbread was decent. The mac and cheese was a disappointment; the thick baked cheese and breadcrumb topping looked promising, but underneath it was dry and lacked the creamy cheese sauce we expected. Overall, there were a few bright spots, but the inconsistency kept it from being a place we'd rush back to. read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

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Excellent BBQ themed place. Great seating outside. Super friendly hostess and our table server was great. Bad Brads IPA was good but didn't care for the lager. It had a funny taste. Sauces excellent and plentiful on table. Loved she brought us small to go sauce containers with our boxes for our leftovers. One thing that I really didn't like was 1 server out of about 3-4 servers who kept walking past our table to get to the outside, bumped my chair hard every single time. It was odd. I scooted in as far as I could and it was just the one server. But it was jarring. The fries were definitely loaded and yummy but I would have preferred a little more meat. Everything tasted delicious. Would go back again but would want to sit at a different table. ;) read more

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They definitely hold up the #1 BBQ spot in Michigan to me. The food is great I've never not been impressed with how everything comes out! The servers are super nice and talkative. For a bbq pit style restaurant they keep everything very clean and tidy. If you're looking for haven't gone, you should! read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Texas Style Pork Ribs (Full Slab) - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

I ordered the one meat plate bbq with pulled pork mac and cheese and fries and it was great! We walked in on a Friday night and service was lightning fast and we got our food very quickly! A very family oriented restaurant and it gives very homey vibes!! Bbq was great I will be back! read more

Bad Brads BBQ - 1 Meat BBQ Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

One of my coworkers ordered a "Pick 2" Apple Salad Lunch, chicken on the side, and a coleslaw (not shown but same size tiny plastic container as the chicken). Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you order a "Pick Two" from the menu, shouldn't it be slightly larger portions than what these photos show? All this for $12.95! I've heard of "Shrinkflation" but this is down right robbery. I gave it 2 stars because the food tasted really good so there's that. read more

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we love Bad Brad's great BBQ and fun atmosphere. If you haven't ever had their pig candy you are missing out!

Our food was absolutely amazing, tender chicken, sausage and brisket reminded us of down south. Get the nachos! Our server JD was awesome, giving us all the inetl on the sauces and personal favs. Very reasonably priced Full reccomend! read more

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Great spot for amazing BBQ! The food was amazing, tasty and big portions! The Mac and cheese was soooo good! The place has a nice decor, and the ambiance is very pleasant too. Our server, Carissa, was great and provided outstanding service. read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

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Wow! Made from scratch kitchen. Friendly staff. Loved the decor. 10/10 highly recommend read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

Food was delicious! Alot of cool welded statues! Tried the pig candy, really tasty and unique appetizer read more

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I've been going to Bad Brads for years, but it was my boyfriend's first time at this location. We were amazing by the quality of food, speed of service, and overall experience! We will absolutely keep coming back! We found our new favorite dining spot. We tried the campfire nachos, burger, and pig candy!! read more

Forever a 5 star experience. Y'all just need to bring back the sliced turkey!!!!!! Please!!! read more

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For MI/midwest BBQ, Bad Brad's is a great option. All of the meats are good, the sandwich options are good, and the Bad Brad's labeled beer is actually fantastic (Bell's? Short's? Rochester Mills? homegrown?). Had the flatbread/pizzas in the past, not so good. Regardless, sevice is consistently professional and nice, and I highly recommend this location, as well as the Shelby Township location. read more

The food is ok, not the best BBQ not the worst either. I recommend staying away from their brisket, they do not do a good job on that at all!! .They keep raising prices too. A single combo platter has a price increase on every meat item except pulled pork! How can you price things out like this?! I will not be recommending or returning to this establishment again. read more

Food: not a fan of the new menu so far Nashville mozz sticks: 2/5, didn't taste bad but the way they were seasoned and even though cutting into small bites I was choking while eating. Bbq pizza: 5/5 awesome as always Taco platter: 5/5 great! Cornbread with ice cream: 0/5. This honestly was the worst dessert I've ever had. They serve it skillet style but it's barely lukewarm. It was just gross. Ambiance: 4/5 ... lots of little gnats (weird in winter and gross) Service: 4/5 ... server was ok read more

Nice place, big portions, decent food... Ordered the two meat platter with brisket and cheddar jalapeño sausage... got the brisket, but ended up with the other sausage(Mexican chorizo)... took 15 minutes to get the right one, and by that time I was full from all the sides.. Mac & cheese was good, but could use more seasoning, beans were sweet and thick, and potato salad was creamy and dilly. Cool outdoor patio but the picnic tables were a bit stiff. I'm tough on bbq joints, and the service and avg food just didn't wow me.. average. read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Two 2 Meat BBQ Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

I really like their food and drinks here. Normally there's not much of a wait. It's wheelchair accessible for tables and bathrooms. I really like their bbq and greens. I wish they had low seats at the bar for wheelchair user because sometimes I just wany to stop for a beer and an appetizer. I requested a low seat in the bar area and few years ago but they still haven't put one in. read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

My wife was craving bbq so we decided to try Bad Brads. It was very busy, but we weren't in a hurry and when you want bbq and it's the only place nearby, you wait! We popped into the bar to get a drink as two people got up because their table was ready so sat at the bar. The bar tender was great and we decided to sit there for dinner. I wasn't very hungry but ordered 4 meats anyway so I'd have leftovers for lunch. The brisket was good, the pulled chicken was spectacular, the pulled pork was very good and the cheddar sausage was flavorful but overcooked. My side were grits and the 1/2 potato salad 1/2 beans. All three were great! read more

Bad Brads BBQ - 4 meats - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

My dad and I decided to grab dinner here and the service, atmosphere, and food were all excellent! Brooklyn was our server and she did a phenomenal job. She recommended the sliced brisket and it was our favorite of the meats we ordered for our platters. As for the sauces, I highly recommend the 321 and mustard ones. They also offer sour, spicy, and sweet sauces. For the sides, the Mac and cheese and half bean, half potato salad were our top 2 favorites. There is plenty of seating--the booths are large and comfortable. They also have patio seating which makes it the perfect place to dine during the summer. We will be back soon! read more

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The full slab of ribs is true what they say. Fall off the bone incredible. Highly recommend and that plus the two sides was enough for me to split with my husband. The potato salad surprisingly was my second favorite. The mustard and dill hit between the bites of meat and is truly a great side for bbq. Overall a great restaurant. I love both exterior and interior of the restaurant. Ample parking. The price pt is a tad high but i think that's pretty normal for bbq joints. I recommend this place! read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Full slab of ribs with bbq chips, potato salad and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

This place is awesome!! There are a couple of locations, I've only been to the Lake Orion spot. Came here on a weeknight looking for some good BBQ and this place did not disappoint. Started with the candied bacon and that was soooo good. You can't come here and not order that as an appetizer. Then we ordered a bunch of meats; brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. Honestly my favorite was the brisket, it was cooked perfectly, pulled apart easily, and had loads of flavor. We got the Mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, and beans as sides. The Mac & cheese and beans were amazing, I would probably skip the Brussels sprouts next time. All in all, this was a great experience and will be back. The service was incredibly friendly and they brought our food out right away. The decorations of the restaurant are fun too, this would be a great spot to bring a group of adult friends or kids. They seemed fairly kid friendly. read more

I have been coming to Bad Brads for years. We enjoy the food here and it's fairly consistent. Service is usually pretty good as well. Is it the world's best bbq, no probably not. But it is tasty and consistent. As strange as it sounds my favorite menu item is the smoked turkey salad. It had these sweet potatoes and candied bacon that was phenomenal. In the summer, we really love sitting outside on their patio. They have a huge wood burning stove but what is super cool is that in a hot day, they have a little most that keeps you nice and cool. read more

Recommend the brisket and the Mac and cheese. Delivered the food and it was still hot and fresh. read more

Bad Brads BBQ - Brisket and pulled chicken, Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad with sweet sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Orion Township, Michigan

Food is always good here. The street tacos are a favorite. Always delicious and filling. The smoked wings are also great. Super tender with great flavor. read more

Place has really down hill since it first opened. Went in yesterday for lunch with a group of 5. Portions and quality aren't what it used to be and the waitress we had was awkward and neglectful. Overpriced BBQ and atmosphere is lacking. read more

Great service great food. Always checking on us. Me and my friend come here all the time.

I love a good BBQ restaurant and Bad Brads definitely doesn't disappoint. My friend and I came here to eat lunch, hang out and enjoy the nice weather while we could and we really enjoyed our time here. The place is well decorated and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Our server (Madison?) was fabulous and really helped us decide what we wanted and answered all of our questions about the food and menu that we had. They are a local Michigan business which we both loved, and they make their food fresh in house daily. love that! I went with the chopped brisket and my friend had the ribs. I think she got the Mac and Cheese side with corn bread and I went with the coleslaw and baked beans. The brisket was good, but the beans weren't so great. Hard to explain but I kind of picked at them and usually I'm good at eating barbequed beans. Not really a fan. the coleslaw was tasty, and overall a decent meal. Mind you, I usually go to the 23 mile and Van Dyke location so this was my first stop at this particular location. My friends never been so it was new for her and not myself. I don't know if they've changed since I've last been, but the prices really jumped up. I don't mind paying a little extra, but I ended up spending $30 after tip, and that doesn't include any booze. I wish they didn't charge an upgrade for certain sides and it kind of bothered me. Also, the last time I was at a Bad Brad's, I swear they had the paper towels at the table since barbeque can be messy at times. Our server was nice enough to bring extra napkins since I literally go through a ton of them when eating. Overall a fabulous experience just sad about the beans being meh and how much our meal was. I do prefer them over most places since it is a local business and the ambiance here's fabulous. read more

It's good wings! The people are awesome and nice! The cups are really cool!!!!!!! It is like you are in a tree when u eat.

Can't remember how I found this place but I'm glad I did. I highly recommend them. The food was outstanding, and so was the service. Tons of parking, menu options and space. They have a full bar area, restaurant and patio. This is a place I plan to return to soon. I'd love to try more menu items. This place is a gem! read more

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I do like their campfire nachos, yummy. We were seated by the bar area. We started off with the chicken campfire nachos. Ordered a Turkey platter with jalapeño corn bread, potato salad and coleslaw, a half chicken, tortilla soup and Mac and cheese. The campfire nachos were quite good, lots of cilantro and good heat from the chipotle cream sauce and the nachos were fairly crispy too. The jalapeño corn bread has a nicely caramelized crust, slightly, it's good, the inside is moist and maybe could have been cooked a few minutes longer. Nice chunks of corn inside too. The Turkey was not dry, the rub was good on the Turkey and was all lean too. The spicy BBQ sauce is my jam. The coleslaw and salad were both ok, nothing special. The half chicken was super juicy and moist and good. The Mac and cheese was pretty good. The tortilla soup was not warm, was so-so. Service was good, Erica was pleasant and attentive too. read more

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Went for my mother's birthday. Always good to smell the smoke as you walk in. Sarah was a great waitress. Would probably rate a 4.5 but I will post a 5 because of the service and meats. And they treated my mother to a Vernor's float for her birthday! The table had a mix of pulled pork, brisket and chicken. The pulled pork was very good. The 1/2 chicken was served Memphis style, dry seasoned, and was excellent. My brother enjoyed the brisket. The sides were hit and miss. The potato salad was a bit runny. The bbq Chilli tasted good, but had fat pieces in it, which we did not like. The Chilli grits were very tasty. read more

Absolutely delicious barbecue if you are anywhere near Great Lakes Crossing or that side of town. Their quality is definitely way above the norm for metro Detroit and definitely will revisit again. And we have the locations now, it's great to have that option nearby. read more

Some of the best BBQ You'll find in Michigan. A bit pricey, but worth it. My mom and I went here for the 4th and were delighted with our experience. We started with the porkbelly ends which were excellent. Very fatty and delicious. For the mains, we both got half-racks of ribs and I got the quarter chicken, mac and cheese and greens. My mom got the brisket and the same sides, we shared meats and it was delicious. The ribs were tinder and smokey, the chicken was juicy on the inside and had a nice rotisserie style crunchy exterior. The mac was very solid, but the greens were on the vinegary side so if you are adverse to that, keep that in mind. The ribs are sold at market price, which sadly, like everything these days is high due to inflation. I do feel the meal was fulfilling, though and cheaper than buying your own meats and cooking. Service was very attentive and responsive to our needs. The restaurant has a nice Texas/Southwest feel to it and the food matches that ambiance. The Lonestar state would be proud. read more

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Love the interior of this building! Bathrooms were really clean. Food was very flavorful and filling. They have a good variety of dishes and the sweet tea is so good!!! My server Blake was wonderful, he was very attentive and kept bringing refills. I was very pleased with Bad Brad's and will return :) read more

We have eaten at Bad Brad's in Shelby but this location is more convenient for meeting our friends. I called several days in advance to confirm dine in with choice of indoor and outdoor seating; must wear masks until seated. We also had studied the photos and menus in advance, so we had a pretty good idea of what we would order. After we were seated and our friends showed up, we could dispense with the masks. I ordered the 2-Meat plate with Pulled Pork and Smoked Turkey and picked BBQ Chili and Cornbread as sides. I also added 1/4 Slab of Ribs. My wife ordered the 3-Sides plate and picked BBQ Beans/Potato Salad 50-50, Tortilla Soup, and Mac n' Cheese ($1.50 additional). We both ordered unsweetened Ice Tea. Our friends ordered a 2-Meat plate with Pulled Pork and Sliced Beef Brisket along with a full Slab of Ribs. Everything was very good as was the service (thanks, Nina, and the rest of the crew). We especially liked the Ribs and how the meat just fell off the bones. Somehow, we managed to finish everything so we had nothing to take home! read more

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Great location. No pizza which was a bummer... overall the service was great and the food was on par for the rest of the locations. The decor was on point and it was a good all around experience. read more

We were in MI visiting family and ate at Bad Brad's. We sat up at the bar and had the BEST bartender, Erica! She recommended everything but we settled on the BBQ nachos and she made us the best margaritas. Added dessert too because life is too short not too....banana cream pie is a must!! We will definitely be back and Thank you Erica for a great experience! read more

Food was delicious! Had chopped brisket, chicken,corn bread,pit beans. Olivia was awesome all the way through the experience. Please have fries & salad next time read more

This place is massive! The interior decor was like a fun, family-friendly, shiny version of the Lockhart, TX BBQ joints with murals on the way about American BBQ. I got brisket, smoked chicken, dry rubbed ribs, with garlic broccoli and Mac n cheese on the side. The ribs were my favorite, very flavorful and tender and juicy. Everything else was quite good too and tortillas to make tacos are available upon request. The candied bacon appetizer is very fun, with each big slice of bacon clipped onto a wire rack. Servers were nice too and handling a lot of volume. read more