Finally got to Dr. Rolf's yesterday for a lovely lunch on their front patio. The sauces are the big winners here. Five different blends of savory and sweet just waiting to bathe your barbecued meat in mouthwatering goodness. I was particularly fond of the apricot peach sauce. The ribs here are legit, too. Lots of meat between the bones, and it falls off those bones so beautifully. Green beans could use more flavor, but the cornbread waffles are genius--get them. read more

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A friend recommended this place, so I brought my family here for a late lunch. We arrived around 2 p.m. on a Saturday and found the restaurant nearly empty, which made me a bit suspicious. We ordered the nachos with an extra $7 of brisket, a side of mac and cheese, a brisket sandwich, a pulled pork sandwich, and a kids' pulled pork meal. Almost everything arrived at the table in under five minutes--except the mac and cheese. All of the food was lukewarm, aside from the mac and cheese skillet. The speed and temperature made it feel like they had simply assembled leftovers that had been sitting out. The sandwiches tasted fine but nothing special. The kids' pulled pork meal consisted of two broken pieces of bread with only a few tiny bits of meat and a huge container of essentially room-temperature tater tots. The nachos themselves tasted great, but they were also lukewarm and overpriced for the portion--especially since the "brisket" we paid extra for seemed more like taco meat. Our waitress was excellent, but the portion sizes and prices just didn't feel worth it. The food would have been much better if it had been served hot instead of warm or nearly room temperature. I wouldn't recommend this place for a family with young kids. Overall, very disappointing. read more

Pretty good joint, especially for being that far up into Michigan. Brisket was tender and juicy and so was the sausage. Mac'n'cheese was fine and I liked how it came out in a small cast iron pan. The cheese was a little bit gritty as mixed with the noddles, and needed to be more creamy. The butterbeans were prepared a bit different than expected but they were good. I also had a piece of waffle cornbread which was tasty. All in all, I would go back. read more

My family and I decided to give Dr. Rolf's BBQ a shot during our stay in Muskegon and were blown away! We each ordered the 1 Meat + 2 Sides Platters. We had the 2 ribs, brisket, and pork. The 2 ribs and pulled pork paired with the BBQ sauces at the table were tasty however the brisket was a bit dry. The sides were a knockout, complimenting our meals. I especially savored the waffle cornbread! The food came out quick and our waitress was phenomenal. She anticipated our needs and clearly knew the menu well. I can't wait to come again! read more

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The smoked chicken was a little dry but had a good flavor. Potato salad was yummy. Pulled pork was good. Brisket was a little dry as well but the Mac and cheese made up for the meal. The chili was delicious. I'm not sure If the chicken and brisket is always on the dry side but other then that everything was very good. Overall the whole meal was good we all enjoyed what we ordered. We would definitely go back and try it again. read more

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Unfortunately as longtime customers we just choose to leave. The waitress who told us to have a seat wherever we would like outside then came out only a few minutes later to tell us we couldn't sit in that section. That would have been good information to give first. Then she was rude to my wife and daughter. All I can say is get better help before you end up closing like the Spring Lake location. I would rather order and get a buzzer then get my own food at the counter as opposed to horrible waitresses. read more

Servers were very pleasant and attentive. Was tough for me to evaluate the food given all my years in Texas. Definitely not Texas sized portions, which I was actually glad to see. Some unique sides were nice options. The brisket and ribs I had were good, not great. Again, it was a tough personal raised bar for the food to exceed. read more

I ordered a sandwich, tater tots, and a drink, and with tip my total came to $30. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing this time. I've eaten here many times before and have always enjoyed it, which is why this experience was so surprising. The seasoning on the meat was extremely overpowering, to the point that it even changed the color of the meat. It has never looked or tasted like that before. I mentioned the issue to my waitress several times, but unfortunately nothing was done to address it. For the price, I expected much better quality and at least some effort to make things right. read more

How was there not a line out the door? The food was amazing, fresh and homemade. The brisket on the brisket sliders was amazing. The slaw on the sliders was clearly homemade and fresh. The chicken breast was cooked perfectly, the spicy jalapeño sausage has just the right amount of heat with a little melted cheese inside. The sweet potato mash tasted like candy and then make their own lemonade. Kaleigh gave us a history about the owner and how the restaurant came to be. Watch out for the slamming door! read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - Chicken breast, jalapeno sausage, butter beans and sweet potato mash. And a waffle. - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Good news: I did not feel left out at Dr. Rolf's Barbeque as a vegetarian. There were three dishes for me to choose (nachos, quesadilla, and mac 'n cheese) plus the option to choose multiple ala carte items. I went a different I typically don't choose and ordered the quesadilla with smoked sweet potatoes. It comes with a southwest ranch, mango salsa, and chips. The smoked isn't an obvious feature, and the pairing of the quesadilla and the southwest ranch is a really nice bite. I liked the mango salsa on its own but didn't feel as if it was needed with the quesadilla given the sweetness coming from the sweet potatoes. As for the potato chips: no complaints from me! The dish came with a side, and I opted for the potato salad. That was quite nice, especially with some extra salt. I also had some bites of other folx in my party's sides, and they were all solid. All in all, I was pleased with the cuisine and would say "yes" to the suggestion of a repeat dining experience at Dr. Rolf's. It's a nice addition to the West Michigan food scene. read more

Really nice place to grab delicious BBQ. Open, high ceilinged room with wood tables and chairs - classic BBQ vibe. Many awards displayed on the walls. Good brisket, excellent sausages, interesting sauces on the table. Our server, Kaylee, was attentive and eager to please. Food came out quickly. Cornbread waffles were an interesting side, and go great with the fried apples. If you like the 'Q, you'll like Doc Rolf. read more

There was a complete lack of customer service. Food was lukewarm, service non-existent and any questions we asked was meant with an "I don't know." terrible experience that we're happy to never have again. read more

This is definitely my favorite Bbq Joint in West Michigan. Excellent everytime. I just wish there was a location closer to S.W. Grand Rapids. read more

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It's not often I eat at a barbecue restaurant where the star of the game is anything besides the smoked meat. I found this restaurant to be probably in my top five barbecue restaurants of all time. The reason, the sides Which I usually use as the difference maker to the smoked meat. In this visit I got pulled pork, and since they didn't have baked beans one of my go to difference makers, I ordered the buttered beans. They were described in the menu as smoky. These were truly a delight they not only with smoky, but they have been sweet and a little bit with time not a big sweet eater, but these were very delicious. I also got the collar greens, which I really only learn to eat in the last few years. But I have found that I like collard greens and these are probably the best color greens in Avera had my life. They two are sweetened Which probably doesn't do any good for my type two diabetes, but I highly recommend them. The pulled pork was good. It's very smoky and what you would expect from a good barbecue restaurant. Nothing much made it stand out from other pulled pork, but that may be because the sides were so good. Do you want to eat them first before even eating the meat I didn't wanna leave any sides on my plate and it's usually the other way around. I wanna make sure I don't leave any meat. The service was fine, our waitress I think was a little bit young. Maybe trying to fill in at the end of the season as people go back to school or something. I found her very helpful when I asked to get things like a drink refill silverware etc. but I did let that bother me from the eating experience. I would highly recommend eating at this place if you're in the Muskegon area. read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - My meal - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Local favorite. Where else can you get a chili flight? So yummy. The service has always been exceptional. One of my favorites on the menu has been the collard greens. read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - Chili flight - YES PLEASE! - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Our family of 13 had a great dinner at this place! The food was awesome- granddaughter got the chili and cornbread and begged to go back - our server Kaley (sorry) forget was prompt and attentive to both the adults and kids - we will be back!!! read more

Amazing food one of me and my wife's favorite restaurants. Clean restaurant good service.

Great and friendly people. Food is so yummy I never know what to order. If you have not been there it's a must! read more

we waited an hour for food. It was 80 degrees and it took over 20 minutes for our waiter to bring us water. Food was ok but kinda overpriced. Wouldn't come back... read more

The food was amazing, the brisket wax great. The butter beans and sweet potatoes were awesome. KayLeigh is the best waitress we have gotten in a long time. We are from Ohio but will be back! read more

This place came up on Yelp while Nate and I were looking for a spot to get dinner before the Muskegon Risers game nearby. I liked the heated huts they had outside, but we decided to sit indoors since it wasn't too busy. We were seated right away and I was impressed by the service. The employees we interacted with were super friendly and polite. The menu consists of many typical bbq place items like meat platters, sides, sandwiches, and more, as well as cocktails, beer, wine, and daily food features. I usually get a meat platter and some sides at bbq places, so we went with the 2 meats and 2 sides platter, with brisket, ribs, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The food came out quickly and we were impressed with the portions. I tried a little of each of the sauces at the table and was surprised that the blackberry barbecue sauce was my favorite. It had great flavor and complemented the smoked meats nicely. The brisket was perfectly fatty and not too dry, but the ribs literally fell off the bone when I cut into them. The collard greens were some of the best we've had - not overly salty like I've had elsewhere. The addition of the habanero vinegar to the collard greens was amazing! Not super spicy, with great flavor. The mac and cheese was a little grainy but the noodles were perfectly cooked. We really enjoyed our visit to Dr. Rolf's, and I would definitely stop by again for more bbq in the future! read more

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We had a nice dinner at Dr. Rolf's. The chicken things was the surprise hit! They also had a great drinks selection including beers on tap. I had the Friday night burger specials. I was slightly disappointed. The burger was a touch dry, and the sauce was surprisingly spicy. My son had the burger plain, and he enjoyed it! Oh, and the cornbread waffles were delicious! They also get points for being able to accommodate our group of 9 on short notice! read more

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Enjoyed an awesome lunch at Dr. R's. It was such a nice sunny day so we decided to sit in the greenhouses. The greenhouses are free to dine in & they are heated. What we ordered - I had the 2 meat / 2 sides platter with pulled pork and brisket. For my two sides I had the seasoned green beans and red chili. Both meats were cooked perfectly and they weren't dry. I LOVED the red chili! Fun fact - MLive.com voted Dr.rolf's chili the best in Michigan! And I'd have to agree, it was the best. They also have two other kinds of chili + you can get them in a flight which is fun to be able to try them all! Allen had the 3 meat / 2 sides platter with smoked chicken, pork ribs, and sausage. He had corn bread and potato salad as his sides. We both loved the potato salad, it definitely tasted homemade. All the meat is served plain with no sauce and then they have several flavors of bbq sauce on each table. The original bbq was what I liked the most. My top picks from Dr. Rolf's - the pulled pork and brisket. But really, it's ALLLL good. Our server Jordyn was kind and attentive. She provided excellent service. If you want GOOD bbq, I'd definitely recommend Dr.Rolf's. We visited the downtown Muskegon location but they also have another location in Grand Haven! read more

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Brisket here absolutely rips. The sides were amazing & so were the sauces! Surprisingly fire option in the area

Good barbecue. Service was a little slow, particularly since there were many people in the restaurant. Watch out if sitting outside. The bees are persistent. read more

We sat outside and the waitress kept forgetting us, but it was understandable since it was hot. The bbq sauces were very interesting, I think my favorite was the peach mixed with the house sauce. We ordered the three meat plate (brisket, ribs, some chicken thing) with the collard greens and the yams. The collard greens were amazing. I think the brisket would've been pretty good, but it was so contaminated by the buffalo sauce from the chicken that I couldn't really taste it. I'm pretty sure I could make better ribs at home, maybe that was a bad batch. read more

Having been to this establishment before and being disappointed I thought maybe they were just having a bad day, so I figured what the heck...let's try it again. After looking at the menu I opted for the Burnt Ends. I placed a takeout order got my food and headed out. To be fair, the service was great, and the wait was acceptable. Now, when I opened up my food, I was shocked and to my surprise there were no burnt ends in the package. Inside I found cubed brisket floating in BBQ sauce. Now this may be what they are claiming to be burnt ends, but it is absolutely nothing like what is shown on the menu nor is it anything like what true BBQ houses serve. I basically ended up with plain brisket swimming in sauce. There was no bark to be found. I guess my first visit was not a "one-off" and this was confirmed by this visit. Oh well, at least I gave them a second chance. read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - What I received - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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If you ever want to sneak away for a bit and be yourself, just hit up this place. Everyone feels like family. Love this place read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - This place is the absolute BOMB. Best Barbecue in Muskegon. Paddle boarding outside and a live DJ. Love this place!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Came here while on a mini vacation with the kid. For starters I had the smoked chicken wings (really good just too much rub on it and ranch was excellent with it) and burnt ends (this was more like pulled beef with barbq sauce, just ok).They do offer i believe 4-6 sauces but none of them I felt was out cold. For sides I had Mac and cheese (good not great a little bland) and greens (some of the best greens I done had, slightly sweet). For meats I had ribs (good), smoked chicken (good), and sausage (really good, the better of the three meats). Overall not a bad place but for barbq yes there are better places. read more

Food and service were amazing! The wait staff was phenomenal and super helpful! The food was great and I would certainly recommend and go again! read more

This was our second time here and it was great! We were able to sit outside - which was awesome because we had our small dog with us. He had the brisket tacos and they were so good! The tortillas were grilled so they had a little crunch to them. I thought the pickled onions were the perfect addition. I had the dirty tots with pulled pork and they were delicious! Everything I wanted them to be. I even added a little of their Carolina bbq sauce. But the best part? The single serving of sweet cornbread waffle with strawberries and whip cream. I want to go back just for that - and the brownie waffle, birthday cake waffle and cinnamon roll waffle! I need a waffle flight so I can try them all! Our server, Nicole H. was fantastic! Very friendly with a lot of personality. She took great care of us. read more

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A group of us from Ontario descended on Dr. Rolf's for lunch. Kaleigh, our server, was AMAZING! Within minutes, the restaurant was full with only outside seating left, and Kaleigh didn't miss a beat. All food came out in a timely manner, hot and fresh. Everyone left full and satisfied. This place is a Must Visit if you are visiting Muskegon. Thank you for making our experience so wonderful read more

Food is decent but not enough of the main course... in my case ribs. Just ok for a barbecue joint. Sorry wish I could say more positive. I think of the 4 of us the brisket portion was more substantial. The sides were large portions but lacked in flavor, ambiance was decent and waitress was very sweet ...maybe we came on an off night and should give another chance but for the cost of a meal you should walk out feeling like something was amazing. read more

We stopped in for dinner before the Muskegon Lumberjacks hockey game. The chili with beef is absolutely to die for it was amazing. The platter was amazing. Ribs were tender and full of flavor and everything was perfect. Our server was KayLeigh and she was fantastic. She was great with the menu, recommendations, and she made sure we always had drinks. The restaurant was amazing and so was KayLeigh. read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - Three meat combo, brisket, ribs, and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Waitress took our order, then we never saw her again. After 30 minutes we left. On the way out we saw her to tell her we were leaving, she said "yeah they are busy". read more

Really enjoyed our food here! I got the burnt ends and the chicken "things" which were chicken thighs with buffalo sauce on them. The burnt ends were great and I don't typically like chicken thighs, but these were great in texture and flavor! The burnt ends are an appetizer, but I got them as my meal. It's a half pound of meat. The chicken thighs was also an appetizer but a huge portion. I could only eat about a fourth. There are only three kids meal options. One was pulled pork sliders and another a hot dog. We don't do pork and the third option wasn't something they could have either. I asked if we could do pulled chicken or something else in place of the pulled pork. Our waitress asked the kitchen and they said no. It was hard to order for both of our boys because of that. I did think it was unique that they have three kinds of chili! I like dipping my chicken in ranch and want to note that it's homemade and very herby/thick. Not your run of the mill ranch. We liked sitting outside in the nice weather with friends to enjoy a bite. Our waitress was really nice! read more

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Great service on our second visit. We need to learn how to not order so much food. Eyes are always bigger than our stomachs. Tried the Mac and cheese and chili this visit. Awesome! Visited on on a zftiday night. Very loud, but expected for the building design. read more

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Really great BBQ! Ordered the ribs, and white Chili my first time, during Rebel Road. The chili is spicy and tasty. So tasty, that I came back a second time to get another cup a couple days later. The ribs fell off the bone and the apricot bbq sauce, was my favorite sauce. The cornbread, the first time, was dry. Second time, it on point and delicious! Give this place a try, if you are visiting or want to have BBQ and you are a regular in Muskegon. Staff is friendly and food is great! read more

Dr. Rolf's Barbeque - White Chicken chili and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Delicious home cooked food!! Great outdoor seating area too. We only waited a few minutes for a table and our server was very attentive as well. read more

The different bbq sauces are all watered down. They are not thick at all. No flavor either. I got a pulled pork sandwich and a side of tator tots. Never again. read more