Went there a second time. Everything was great except the brisket. Not juicy at all. Disappointing. Three of us had the combo platter and one had brisket meal. All dry. Everything else was good. May go back with that knowledge. read more

Great spot to grab some great BBQ on your way back to Detroit Metro Airport! The sauce was solid. The ribs were tender, the chicken was moist, the brisket tender, and pulled pork was smoky! The cornbread muffin was outstanding. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Okay let me start by saying all the positives we experienced: 1) what a cute & historic / charming location! there are apparently friendly ghosts if you're into that. 2) that their family meal is an incredible value - $69.99 for Full rack of ribs, whole smoked chicken, 1/2 lb. of smoked brisket or pulled pork. Served with baked beans, creamy coleslaw, french fries and cornbread muffins. Definitely savings vs. ordering that a la carte. 3) online ordering was super convenient & food was ready when quoted. I enjoyed the slaw (not too mayo heavy), the pulled pork (flavorful and nicely smoked) and the cornbread muffins. French fries weren't half bad either. I would come back for the fried pickles, but the Saline location is way closer to me! read more

When I first the restaurant, the vibe was absolutely very traditional. It had cool history props and bobble heads in the restaurant. It's a place of history, I'll give it that. The service was amazing, I was seated and the lady took my order ASAP. The food was amazing, the burger was so juicy. It tasted like an unseasoned steak. It was so juicy, I almost had to move my caboosey and start dancing. But I didn't, it's a great place and I can't wait to see how the one in Saline compares. Keep it up foodie fam. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Cheeseburger - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Very good place kind of in the middle of nowhere. Not your average rib tips. These things are basically fatty ribs. Collard greens have pork in them and are some of the best around. We've been going out of our way to come here since it's about 45 minute drive but worth it. Got to sit in the patio today!!! Server was spectacular! read more

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We made reservations almost 2 weeks in advance for valentine's day at 6:30. We actually called to see if we could get in earlier that day and we're told no so we stayed with our original time. We got there at 6:20 got seated and the tried to order off the drink menu and we're told "I don't even know why that drink is on there we don't have the stuff to make it" so we got something else we then we tried to order that they were out of the Prime rib which was why we drove over 30 min to get so we again changed and ordered something else mind you they were having a whole dinner special that they were advertising for Valentines day so then we ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms another special mind u only to be told after we ordered they were now out of that. This is at 6:30 and you are out of most of what you were advertising as your big Valentines day dinner? So we just offered to pay for the water and coke we had ordered so we could leave. They did comp my coke and were apologizing but at this point there was Nowhere else we could get into so we ended up calling a few places with no luck so we just went home and ordered door dash. Very poor planning on there part and it was the most Disappointing Valentines day we have had in 30 years of marriage I know that sounds extreme but we have never had that happen at any other dinner we have made reservations that far in advance for and really had no other place we could go by that point so it really sucked. So I would definitely call before you go even with reservations to make sure you can get what you want and they have what they advertised. read more

Man.... It's been a while since I had boneheads and boy has it seemed to go downhill. Ordered several items and wasn't happy with anything outside of their fried pickles. Chicken on sandwich was borderline burnt, pork chops had zero flavor, and the brisket from the sampler legit had to have been rancid. I ordered an extra side of brisket that they forgot and I didn't even call to complain because it was so bad. Had to have another person taste it to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. Both of us spit it out. Not impressed at all which is sad because I remember it being so good. read more

Always delicious and fun place to go to eat. The atmosphere feels like going to grandmas warm and cozy home with a twist. They change the decor seasonally. A favorite menu item is the barbecue sundae. I usually end up with enough extras for another meal or two. read more

This place is delicious every single time. I have never had a bad experience at Bone Heads - getting takeout or dining in. Will continue to go here every time I get a craving for their fried pickles!! read more

I had the smoked sausage. It was really good. My girlfriend had the clam chowder and said it was luke warm and not very good. read more

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We started with the hush puppies with honey butter, which we really enjoyed. I had the goblet which was just okay. I ate it but didn't love it, I would try something new next time. The Mac n cheese was very good and my boyfriend liked what he got. The atmosphere was very cute and the staff was very friendly. We will most likely return. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - The goblet - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

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Good Barbecue foods, fast , busy fast paced restaurant. Felt a little rushed. Will be back! read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Full slab of ribs & Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

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BBQ is what Bone Heads does best and my meal was definitely on point! I ordered the Texas Brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries (there's an upcharge for these) and it was very satisfying. Tender brisket topped with coleslaw, crispy onion straws, and bbq sauce on top of two thick pieces of toasted bread. The mixture of flavors was heavenly and the brisket was tender! I also recommend the sweet potato fries with the lightly flavored horseradish sauce - a perfect combo! This meal was so good I was wanting to go back for the same the next day! As far as atmosphere, Bone Heads is definitely a family dining establishment and it's the decor is little outdated. It maybe part of the atmosphere there are striving for it just wanted to let you know. It's definitely not a hip place and may not make the best impression for a first date. I will definitely go back here and recommend you go too if in the area. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

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Great food and a wonderful staff. The food was very good and you get so much that you need a "to go" container.

Really cool building. Very historic. Felt authentic. The service was good. I ordered the burger. It was just ok for me. I should have ordered what my buddy did the fried chicken gravy and mashed potatoes. He gave me a bite it was perfectly cooked. read more

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Second times a charm... I went to this place about a month ago for the first time and if I was to review it then, It would be totally different reviews. I wanted to give this restaurant a chance to change my mind and they did. Now, this place has been here for years but just like the rest of the paranormal activity believers, I was too skeptical to enter the place. I mean it's rated on the most haunted places in Michigan list and I'd rather NOT be greeted in the restroom, by beloved dear aunt Sally, circa 1973 while I'm trying to do my business. On to the food..I ordered the fried chicken, garlic mash and chicken tortilla soup and a side of Mac and cheese. The fried chicken had gravy and so did the mash. The flavors are superb, chicken extra crispy even underneath the gravy but still super most and cooked to perfection. The garlic mash wasn't over garlicky, perfect taste and consistency with the gravy. The Mac and cheese was just okay in the flavor department but the noodles were cooked great and the cheese sauce with sprinkles of shredded cheese on top gave it a bit of a home cooked flair. THE SOUP... best part of the meal, so many veggies so much soul and flavor I drank the juice. Five stars for me.... Yes yes yes will return!!! read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Smothered Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, Mac and cheese! - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Best thing about this place was the locals great outdoor dining snd awesome interior decor. Food was good, not great. A few thing wrong. The brisket l had too much bark (a bit charred) and I personally don't like when the meat automatically comes with sauce. I want to taste the meat. Beans were good and the collar greens were great. Wish there was honey butter for the cornbread. #spicemeister moderately approved. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Brisket, collard greens and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Bone Heads atmosphere is a throw back to the 80's and 90's - in a good way. Fun Americana décor and an old-timey plank ceiling are a great setting for some seriously good BBQ. We started out with the fried pickle chips, which were crazy crispy. For an entrée, hubby got the BLT with Bone Heads bacon. It was a big sandwich and hubby loved the bacon. The coleslaw on the side was creamy and delicious. Daughter got the pulled chicken salad and declared it "yummy". And I tried the BBQ sundae with garlic mashed potatoes and pulled pork - I would get it again for sure. This is a ways from our home, but if we're ever in the area again, I would definitely make another visit. read more

Honestly the worst. As bbq goes this place is just bad. Bad service, wrong order, bbq that lacks any bbq sauce. Dry old coleslaw, whack ass cornbread. Again, no bbq sauce at a bbq place. Staff does not care at all. Ambiance is just another lame biker joint. Seriously I've had better food at most gas stations. Never again. I will not give my money to this crappy place. read more

For atmosphere, this place has it, hands down! I couldn't get enough of all the ambiance, from furniture and decor to the appearing-authentic walls, banister, ceilings and lights. The menu made it challenging to pick a meal, no doubt! The pictures and smells led me to believe I couldn't go wrong. Still I struggled over the Broasted Chicken or the Texas Barbeque Ruben. ... did I mention the ice tea is actually sweetened? Yay & yum! ... I decided to get the Texas sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. Oh my word, the sandwich sent me to another world. The blend of coleslaw and bbq brisket brought my senses so much pleasure. And the Sweet Potato Fries had a horseradish dip, making that a perfect blend as well. Bonehead's has a beautiful way of bringing delicious flavors together. Added the bread pudding to top off the meal. While it was delicious, I would have preferred it warmed. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

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Got take out from this joint the other day. Not gonna spin this in any way. They earned the 5 stars. I just wish there was more value. Serving size is a bit lacking for the cost. Still good shit doe. read more

Decidedly not bad. I would have preferred if the meat had arrived at the table without barbecue sauce on it, but it wasn't a deal-breaker. I had pulled pork with green beans and baked beans. Both sides were tasty. The meat didn't have much smoke flavor, but it was tender and tasty. Hubby has brisket which I can report was also tasty, probably a bit better than my pulled pork. The place was slammed, but hey -- it was Saturday night. The waitresses hustled like nobody's business, trying to take care of everyone. All in all, I would return. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que is like eating at your southern grandmother's house... That is, if your grandma is a badass, skeleton-loving biker! Bone Heads is housed in an old house, next to the railroad tracks in Willis. The decor is a mashup of homey finishes and skeleton-forward embellishments with a touch of pirate for good measure. The main dining area is open, and good for accommodating larger parties. I prefer the bar area, which has fewer tables for my intimate parties and a long bar with televisions and Keno. On the menu, bar-b-que is not surprisingly the star. I love the melt-in-your-mouth brisket - No knife needed, and the pig wings appetizer. The BBQ salad is my absolute favorite for a mix of freshness and savory, meaty goodness. The menu also features an array of burgers and sandwiches - all monstrous and meaty. The sides are nothing to write home about, typical bar-b-que sides, but the cajun fries are quite good. Overall, Bone Heads is a great destination for killer atmosphere and solid bar-b-que fare. read more

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Really wanted to like this place but it didn't deliver. Nachos had stale chips from a bag and cheese sauce from a can, little meat. Mac and cheese was cold, garlic toast black on one side and white on the other! Pit beans and green beans were bland and also from a can. As if all the food was reheated instead of prepared fresh. Server Heather was great and the only positive part of the experience. read more

Love the decor, it's such a neat historical setting. The staff is great, friendly & attentive. The food (which is most important in my opinion) is not that great. Quite a few years ago it was delicious but quality has slipped and we really don't dine here anymore. read more

They have no idea what good bbq is, way over priced I don't even know how people go there, we tried it when it opened and and was impressed and then we went back ab8 months ago cause they were always busy so we tried again and I'm confused why people go food not cooked all the way through and we weren't the only ones saying it was bad sorry good name but bad food read more

My friends and I chose this place to eat at after apple picking at a nearby fruit farm. It's a quaint location and quite cute and cozy inside. I split a catfish appetizer and family platter with 5 other people. Initially we thought it wouldn't be enough but we found ourself struggling to finish. The platter came with sides of baked beans and coleslaw, a rack of ribs, a whole smoked chicken, 1/2 lb of brisket, a lot of fries, as well as cornbread muffins. I personally loved the food; we ate up the sides very quickly, the ribs were great, chicken was tender, but the brisket was a bit too dry for my friends. read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - Family platter: rack of ribs, whole smoked chicken, 1/2 lb of brisket, and hella fries - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Good food and great atmosphere. Old historic feel. Ribs are there best and the pulled pork too.

So we had gone to Thunder Over Michigan on Sunday, had scene the sign and decided to try it. It looks like a barbecue joint off the beaten path - older building with good features and wood inside. Their were two things wrong with my experience - it was a bit warm inside (even with fans going) and my beer wasn't cold enough. Other than that this a place worth going. Service was fine and I appreciated the hustle of our bartender who was also waitressing tables. My girlfriend had the pulled pork sandwich and loved it - I tried the pork and it was pretty damn good. I had the Firehouse Burger and although it wasn't as spicy hot as I'd hoped, it was still on point. Juicy, cooked right and flavorful. The Cajun fries were good as well...regular fries dusted in Cajun spices. If you are ever in the area and itching for BBQ, this place will not disappoint. read more

I just order 2 salads and 2 meals for my kids. I get there and they didn't hear that I ordered 2 salads. Common mistake and I understand that. Went back in got my salad for no extra cost. Which I appreciate very much. However once I get home my wife's salad had no dressing or meat. I call and see if there is anything they can do.... all they said was I could drive the 20 minutes back up so they can put the chicken on..... I'm a little disappointed in the service. We still love them but just feel like they could have done better. read more

And as if could be any better! Live music in the dining room. Fall drink special is delicious! Caramel Apple Mimosa with a cinnamon stick and sugar rimmed glass filled with apple pie moonshine and moscato sparkling wine. It's Fall, Y'all! read more

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After rave reviews from friends we went to try their brisket ... sadly, it was a disappointing experience. The sides were quite small (cole-slaw) and so were the beans. The brisket was good but not the best. The sad part was looking around at his dirty the place is.. so for me it's a no go. read more

Atmosphere was nice. The bar looked amplely stocked. I order takeout for lunch, the favor was okay but my chicken was way overcooked, looked burnt even for bbq. Okay to use in a sandwich with sauce but not stand alone. It was so dry I stopped after eating the breast and decided to eat the sides. I will make a sandwich with the meat tomorrow. I probably will not return. read more

This time I felt compelled to leave a review. I go here because my friend who is an able to drive, loves their broasted chicken. Which is good but not the best I've ever had. I have experienced multiple times, their food is pre-cooked and heated to serve. My meal was served totally room temperature. We were sitting in the bar area and the bartender and our waitress were literally in a deep conversation facing the wall. Not the best position to serve and observe your customers. The service was very poor. The mushrooms were raw even though we had to send them We still did not eat the mushrooms. I asked to not pay for the cold smothered chicken, and was told that's how their mushrooms are served. Although we could not eat the mushrooms, we were charged for them. That was the last straw and my last trip there. Jim built up a lovely place but has allowed the quality of the service and food to diminish terribly. Will never go back there again and it was very very poorly handled read more

Great food, great service, great prices. The bbq sundae was amazing. So glad we drove out there

Boneheads is a great out-of-the-way barbecue spot. The building has wonderful history, which you have to ask about, is haunted, and has some of the best barbecue in the downriver south eastern Michigan region. read more

Every time I go they are closed. It's way before the time it's suppose to close according to google. Be nice to try it but, maybe they close if not a lot of business? Reviews on food weren't that great so maybe? read more

we got there a tad early but they were great about seating us. Our friends came in and we ordered an early dinner. The combo BBQ entre was good for the other couple to split My b/f had 1/2 rack of ribs and I had catfish. The food was very good. The wait staff was very good and it was a good place in the middle of nowhere to meet between Belleville and the hinterland where my friends live. Be careful to not confuse this place with their Saline location. I had no idea they had two locations but my friends almost went there by accident. It was our first dining experience since the pandemic so we are out of practice. The only thing is it's often a hopping place so if noise bothers you pick an in between time when there are fewer patrons. Also this is the first place I've ever seen that lets you buy a round for the kitchen staff. Not sure how I feel about the chef drinking in the back but it's an employee minded positive thing as long as they don't drive too soon after. :-) It is also so much better without the smoky atmosphere of older times when we first moved out this way. We dropped a LOT of bar/restaurants off the rotation because of inconsiderate patrons choking us out with their smoking. Michigan is a much better place to live for that change. Glad they made it through the pandemic. read more

Excellent BBQ! I chose this place because I think the name fits. The food is finger lickin' good! I had the 1/2 BBQ chicken. There was nothing left but the BONES. My husband had the ribs and he loved them, read more

Bone Heads Bar-B-Que - The decor fits the name! - Barbeque Near Me - Willis, Michigan

Great barbecue ribs, staff and servers are great! The uniqueness of bonehead barbecue is a definite draw. A must try.