An amazing small town BBQ place. When I crave quality BBQ I definitely seek out Jayell. I cannot leave their Brisket Sandwich alone! Only disadvantage is I'm only here for work lunch's. I noticed their wonderful whiskey choices! Certainly an excellent choice while you're visiting Romeo Michigan! read more

Was in the area for work. Pulled up Yelp and this came up. I had to wait a little bit since they don't open until 11AM. Some parking spaces up front and street parking. Walked in a little after 11AM and it was empty. Space was small, but they had tables, booths and the bar. I contemplated if I should get the tacos since it was their Tuesday menu special or the Shepherd's Pie. Server said get the BBQ Shepherd's Pie with brisket. As a side, I got a side salad. I wanted the mac and cheese, but it's already topped with it and their cornbread bake. All in all, the food was okay. Maybe a bit biased growing up in the Carolinas and having lived in Texas recently, but the bbq itself was okay. The brisket was a bit more on the sweeter side. Even their sauces from sweet to spicy, they were more on the sweeter side. read more

Jayell Smoke House - Side salad (left); Shepherd's Pie with brisket (right); a case of different BBQ sauces in the background - Barbeque Near Me - Romeo, Michigan

Stopped in after biking to Romeo from Armada. Got the BBQ nachos and they were delicious! The brisket was tender, and the salsa was so fresh. It was perfect for lunch. Our waitress Cheyenne was awesome. read more

Jayell Smoke House - Bbq brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Romeo, Michigan

Decent food but the owner is not friendly. I'd consider myself a regular customer and he never seems to be welcoming.

Food was great. Service was great. Ambiance was great. Health Score of 100%. No violations!

Downtown Romeo is cool. I'm from Plymouth but out this way for work. Janell's has a really cool decor and a good vibe. Extensive premium liquor inventory. Tequila and Bourbon. I had the burnt ends and coleslaw. Both very good. read more

We were driving through Romeo and I saw the name. I friend of mine kept posting on FB. So we gave it a try. The Poutine with brisket was amazing. My daughter had the Shepherds pie with brisket. That was everyone's favorite. The only complaint I think the dinner should come with corn bread. We are full and happy we I'll come back. read more

This was my 2nd try at Jayells. I didn't post the 1st time hoping it was just an off day. It wasn't apparently. 1st time I tried the Burnt Ends. I don't think it was from brisket point. (the only thing burnt ends can be made of) they were flavorless and chewy. Tough. No smoke flavor either. 2nd time was the Brisket Burrito. I found it to be bland and flavorless. The mix of ingredients didn't give a desireable flavor profile. I didn't like the "dry slaw"? Whatever that is. It was all through the burrito. I picked out some of the most flavorless brisket pieces I have ever tasted to eat and threw the rest away. Also, what kind of BBQ joint serves tortilla chips with the BBQ? None that I know of. Make up your mind. Do you want to be a BBQ restaurant or a Mexican restaurant. I'm probably done trying Jayells and I cannot recommend them. read more

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Overall good BBQ. Not the best we have had but everything was flavored pretty well. Everything could use a little more smoke to it but all was tender. Our favorite on the platter was the sausage and chopped brisket. Our corn bread was mashed in a bowl. Kind of strange. Don't order the candied bacon! Was so salty that it was not edible. read more

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The space is really clean, but a little on the small side so you may be waiting for a bit during busier times. Stopped in for lunch at around 2pm on a Saturday and waited for about 10 minutes for a party of four. A good sign though; people want to be here, right? Our server was friendly and attentive and did a really nice job considering how busy it was. Ordered the candied bacon for an app, and the two meat sampler w/ smoked turkey, sliced brisket, mac and cheese and the corn bread bake. The candied bacon was really good; thick cut and seemed to be of a really good quality. I fork and knifed it as there were no wet naps provided. The only complaint was it was a little under done and could have been a bit crisper. This is a good way to sample sauces while you wait for your main. I always go for smoked turkey if it's on the menu and both that and the brisket were really well done here. Not terribly moist, but not dry either, but tender and delicious. A decent smoke flavor without being overwhelming and the cuts of brisket weren't all fat. Highly enjoyable and enhanced w/ the house sauces. The peach habanero was really nice. The corn bread bake was mashed up corn bread served in a small bowl rather than being an actual slice, and it was nice and sweet and moist. The mac and cheese on the other hand, while hot and creamy, was completely bland. It looked great and was piping hot, but tasted like absolutely nothing. We overheard the server telling a nearby table that they were out of bacon for the day, so it sounds like it's pretty popular and runs out pretty quick. Again, we were here around 2pm, so if you want candied bacon, get here early I suppose. Avoid the mac and cheese as well... get any other side. That was disappointing given that there's an upcharge for it as a side for the meat samplers. I teetered on a three or four star rating, but ended up w/ four since most everything was enjoyable and the menu prices are on point. It was only $17 for the two meats, which is reasonable, so I can look beyond the undercooked bacon and bland mac and cheese as the meal was a decent value. read more

All I can say is amazing!!! There are very few meals that I dream about but Jayells burrito is a game changer. With each bite you are transported closer to joy...dump some Alabama Sauce on that and friend you have arrived at happiness. The drinks are fantastic the staff is awesome and the food is amazing seriously can not send enough love to this establishment! read more

Excellent BBQ smokehouse restaurant. Delicious unique house made sauces, one sauce is made with Faygo. One of our favorite sauces was white. Tender smoked beef brisket. Flavorful seasoned rib tips. Cole slaw is tangy and delicious-not the usual boring stuff. Fries are seasoned. Our friends loved the smoked chicken tacos. They are generous with the portions and sides. Friendly staff, comfy booths. read more

BBQ nachos to try for the first time Jayell Smokehouse here in Romeo. Great smoke on the pulled pork, crispy chips, a smooth and tasty chili queso, along with good compliment of onions, cheese, and salsa. Worth the visit. read more

Jayell Smoke House - Barbecue nachos with pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Romeo, Michigan

I did takeout and discovered later that a lot of things were not included in my order. My friend ordered the Brisket Sandwich Combo which is supposed to include red onions and jalapeño slices. There wasn't any cheese or onions in the sandwich. The brisket meat was good but she asked why there was nothing in her sandwich besides meat. The combo came with a side of Smoked Mac N Cheese, but we could not eat it as there were no napkins or utensils included in our takeout bag. I was hoping to order some Burnt Ends, but they already ran out by 2:30 pm. I ordered the Everything Burrito, which has pretty much everything on the menu in it - pulled pork, red onions, slaw, beans, macaroni, sausage, and brisket. It was a unique kind of burrito I never had before. It was fine, but despite the ton of stuff in it, there was a lack of flavor. I prefer a traditional burrito with rice, cheese, and vegetables. I tasted some of the brisket meat and thought it was good. If I return I'd only order plain meat with sides rather than the sandwiches or burritos. The service was fine. I would give a higher rating but it's unacceptable to not add any toppings onto a sandwich nor include wet wipes, napkins, and utensils. read more

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We decided to give this place another try and it was great, the service was on point this time, the food was really good. I got a side salad and there was no up charge and the salad was BIG and the cheese was great. I also loved the fries here, they were so good, I could have ate a bucket of them. The brisket was ok, my bf got the pulled pork and said it was 5 stars. read more

I've gotten carryout from Jayell's a few years back before they moved to new location. I must say, their smoked meats are the closest I've had to real Texas BBQ. As far as their special sauces, non of them really stood out for me; some were thick, some runny, some sweet, some tangy, but combined together it made a pretty tasty sauce. I shared burnt ends and had half a brisket sandwich, very good, but about 2 hours later I felt sick and bloated. I think it was just a bit too greasy and fatty this time. Server Riley was very attentive. Ambiance was okay, except for all those TVs. Will try again. read more

The wings are delicious but your menu says served with ranch or blue cheese and you charged me an extra $.75 for ranch. Taco Tuesday is $9.00 so maybe a menu update . Everything else was good, brisket for the $2.00 up charge was on dry side which is not the norm. I did question the ranch charge and was told there was no charge but it was $11.25 and said .75 cents. Sounds nitpicky on my end but would have skipped the ranch altogether . Either way the food was great , still a good deal and we will always come back. read more

First off, its been a long time coming! Great update to the take out down the road. The restaurant has a relaxing feel that fits a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon. Once you are in, the next dilemma starts... what to eat? So many choices that are winners! Turkey, Brisket, Pork Chicken all great. Try any of the sandwiches and you wont go wrong. The secret gems on the menu are bbq pork eggrolls, cornbread bake, and the pit beans Whatever your tastes you will be sure to find something to fill want! If not, there's always the full bar to pick from with specialty beers, wine, and rare whiskey and bourbons. Enjoy! read more

The Best ‼ So glad it's larger than the original carry out facility You can now enjoy a cocktail read more

Amazing food. Best BBQ around. Great staff and awesome vibe. The owner makes it a point to thank every table for coming in when he's there.

The menu is huge, so hard to decide! So much flavor, incredible flavor! Awesome atmosphere and super clean. Our waitress was very attentive. Heads up, just a few parking spots may have to park on the street. read more

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We discovered Jayell's about a month ago and it's our new go to for BBQ. Great folks, awesome bar/beer selection and top level service. Food is amazing (get the egg rolls)! read more

Cozy atmosphere! Great service. Food was great! I've had many local bbq places (SLO's, bad Brad's, K-blocks) but Jayell was my favorite. Not badly priced either which w bbq food it's usually expensive. Will definitely be going back! read more

We've been going to Jayell for years and they have been one of our favorite BBQ places to frequent. Recently we stopped in for our first time in their new location on Main Street and sorry to say we were very disappointed. The brisket and pulled pork were good but that's where it stopped on this visit. All but one of their sauces which were always very flavorful were lacking flavor big time, almost as if they were watered down or something. The baked beans still very good tasting was either very over cooked or reheated leftovers as they were exceptionally dry. The cornbread bake was always a favorite of ours as it used to be a smooth and creamy corn pudding style and oh so good but now it was simply an extremely dry crumbled up piece of corn bread in a bowl, we exchanged it for a good tasting but slightly cold side of mac and cheese. As the manager strolled by (never stopping) he asked how everything was and as I started to say that we have always liked Jayell for their food, he kind of butted in with "For the continued increasing flavor and quality". When I replied that I thought just the opposite and told him of the sauces being a bit weak and the very disappointing corn bread bake he said he would go talk to Dave in the kitchen. Upon his return from the kitchen (again strolling by and never stopping to actually talk with us) his excuse for the cornbread was that it was a supply chain issue and not being able to get certain ingredients. I thought that to be a pretty lame excuse for something as simple as a corn pudding recipe. A dry crumbled up piece of cornbread vs a moist corn pudding style type of cornbread bake...a supply chain issue...sorry...a bit hard to believe... We will be back as we're hoping this to be simply an off day for the kitchen. In the meantime, K- Blocks BBQ is just down the street, they're food is quite tasty... read more

My boyfriend and I finally got around to Jayell BBQ Smoke House and the only regrets we have is not going sooner! I have followed Jayell BBQ on Facebook for a couple months now. Daily specials, photos and more is frequently posted and everything has looked so delicious. It was only a matter of time before I was able to taste it all for myself! The building is in a plaza but sort of hard to find if you are unfamiliar to the area. Just follow the smells! When my boyfriend and I entered the white building, we were hit with a bunch of smokey BBQ smells that immediately made my mouth water. At that point I honestly just wanted to try the whole menu! Smelled so delicious! We split a three meat combo, which came with two sides and a pop. Perfectly reasonable for $20! We went with ribs, brisket and pulled pork for the meats. Baked Beans, and smoked Mac N Cheese for the sides. They don't carry fountain pop but have a nice variety of bottled soda and faygo cans. I was craving ribs and the three meat combo came with three huge bones. They have two rubs for ribs at the time (sweet apple and wild boar) We chose wild boar and it was a perfect chipotle seasoning. Fall off the bone ribs! The brisket and pulled pork was insanely awesome. A lot of BBQ places have their meats so dried out that they are really chewy and fatty. Not Jayell! The meats were perfectly smoked and far from fatty. Very tender! None of their meats come with sauce on them and we chose a peach habanero sauce. I couldn't get enough of it. It's one of those things where you wanna lick the whole container. As for the sides, we couldn't get enough of them. The smoked Mac n cheese definitely hit the spot. They use five different cheeses over penne noodles and then smoked with hickory wood. Yum! I'm not a baked bean person but Jayell Smokehouse changed that for me. They use several different types of beans, red onion, jalapeños, few different peppers, brown sugar, honey whiskey and jalapeño BBQ sauce. Perfect mix of sweet and spicy. There's a small counter you can eat at or take it to go. It's mostly a carryout place and we knew that before we came here. In addition to carryout, they also do catering. They also make their own rubs and sauces. You can purchase them at their carryout location or purchase them online in their online store. Service was exceptional! The guy at the counter I imagined was the owner and we let him know it was our first time there and he helped us order and told us all about Jayell Smokehouse BBQ. Large portions. We had enough for two meals each. We can't wait to go back! Took us two months to come here but I can promise you it won't take us two months to come back. read more

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Very excellent service. Thinking about a good comfort food spot try this local place in Romeo. The new family food spot. Salad was exceptional and even though not on the menu the wings were very good. read more

We just moved here from Houston TX. We thought we would never find good bbq again. We walked into Jayells and we were blown away! We order the burnt ends, the chili and. 2 meat meal, pulled chicken and pulled pork. We essentially tried all the meats and they were all 10/10. The custom sauces were amazing too! And there was a great beer/cider selection. We talked to the owner Dave and the bartender Brandon, they were both great to talk to. If you live in or are visiting Romeo and are in the mood for bbq, this is the place for you! read more

Got takeout and everything was amazing. The giant pretzel, the ribs, the mac & cheese and the potato salad. Loved everything.

Food and beer menus are fantastic; the bartender can answer ALL your questions about both. "Industrial" style interior and seating outside shielded from the sun by breathable nylon type awnings. Love that they moved from their hidden away spot to the Main Street of Romeo. We crave this place regularly! read more

Food was very good. The service was ok. Didn't see the server for quite awhile after the order was delivered, but I think we would go back again. read more

Had dinner here on a spur of the moment night out. The food was beyond delicious. My husband and I split the brisket tacos and the fiesta chicken tacos. The smoky flavors and sauces were so good. Our friends and the entrees of chicken and brisket with the baked beans side and the corn bread side. Both chicken and brisket were tender and again, delicious. The baked beans were a huge hit. Pricing was very reasonable and our server was great. We will be coming back here soon! read more

Saturday afternoon 4:00pm. Small crowd. Hannah greeted us and took drink orders and food orders. She was fantastic! Extremely personable and service entire time the 4 of us were there. Cocktails with Faygo accents were enjoyed by the ladies. The recommended smash burgers were best I've had in Romeo. More cocktails after dinner and place was packed and people waiting when we left. Great smoked food, cocktails and outstanding service. Jayell's new restaurant is a keeper! read more

Love this place! We went for the first time about 6 months ago and we have been back about 8 times. The food is always great and the staff is very friendly. read more

Stopped in on the way home for dinner Sunday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to finally find great barbecue in the area! We tried the burnt ends, brisket sandwich and grilled cheese with smoked turkey, all delicious and done correctly. Good beer and bbq sauce to boot. read more

Best brisket yummmmm Great deals Great service Good bbq sauce choices Small place near strip mall read more

Everything we ordered was tasty, but My family and I all loved the brisket best. That said, the beans were the best any of us have ever eaten, including homemade from scratch! The cornbread is more like spoon bread, but also very good. I would definitely recommend and we will be going back read more

Inconsistent. When good, it's great. When not, has been fatty and with lots of gristle. And staff historically way too casual. Not running back because not sure what I'll get. read more

The BBQ here is awesome! It's all about the beans though, truly makes a meal - deliciousness read more

This place was terrible. Dry, old brisket that was overpriced for the quality served. Chicken smoked chicken was the same.. Overall bummed over the experience. I wouldn't recommend the place. Also get a heater, it's Michigan. read more

Love this place! Their brisket burrito is huge and stuffed with everything you could think of that goes with bbq. The staff is so sweet and kind, I tell everyone to at least try this place. read more