Great experience all around at Meat BBQ. Went on a Friday night at 6pm and the restaurant was full, but we were sat right away. It's also very nice that despite the place being full, it wasn't loud. They don't play background music that drowns out the conversation. It felt more relaxing that a typical dinner spot. Service was attentive and quick. Apps arrived within 10-15min of ordering and entrees were another 15 minutes after that. The show stopper here is the BBQ. The smoked chicken wings are some of the best wings we've ever had. The BBQ nachos are packed with flavor with fresh toppings. Only thing we ordered that didn't meet expectations were the broccoli slaw. We will come back many more times. read more

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Hands-down, best barbecue in Michigan! They smoked wings are the best I've ever had. And I've had a lot. The ribs are amazing almost on par with Austin Texas. Their brisket melts in your mouth. They're sandwiches are absolute hogs. The staff is great and their tap lineup is top-notch. It's about a 35 to 40 minute drive for me to get here and I get here often because it's worth it . Trust me you will not find better barbecue anywhere in this state. read more

I had dinner here while in town with coworkers and it was okay. I ordered the nachos, the sizing was pretty big. The nachos themselves were okay, but you could tell it had been sitting there for a bit while everyone else meals were being prepared. My fellow coworker told me her meal wasn't even warm anymore when she received it. I'd be willing to give this place another try with a smaller group and ordering a different item. read more

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We discovered this home to BBQ heaven a decade or so ago and stop here whenever we're passing through Lansing during business hours. They have, in my experience, the best BBQ anywhere. The bark on the brisket and pulled pork is heaven sent and the meat is always moist,never dry. (Many BBQ places are hit or miss in this respect.) There isn't a need for sauce because the meat is that good, but... the sauce is fantastic too. We bought a bottle of the coffee based Black Magic to take home. Their cherry bomb sauce is also delicious and delivers some heat. Sides are outstanding as well. The new BBQ salad (not sure about the name choice as there's no BBQ in it) is refreshing and packs a surprising kick. I'm not sure if the heat comes from the balsamic vinaigrette or the pickled onions, but the mix of spice with fresh avocados, greens, tomatoes, and apples is a great choice for a side. Their Mac and cheese and deviled potato salad never disappoint, Today's coleslaw could have used more dressing and salt, but was still tasty. Service has been superb on every visit, and sitting amidst 80s metal band posters and tapestries takes me back to simpler times in life when the things that mattered most were family, friends, and music. Those are still at the top of my list, along with good food, and Meat delivers. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Enjoy! read more

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Food was good, decor is cool, beer list is very serviceable. Sat at the bar so no word on servers but our bartender was pleasant and knowledgeable. read more

The hostess was friendly, there was no real wait on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered the rodeo burger, smoked wings, fries, and potato salad for our sides. The burger was topped with tender Smokey brisket and the beef was of good quality. The fries were tasty n crispy. The wings had a lil smoke on them but the variety of bbq sauces were the star of the show. Our waitress was so sweet and had just started working at the restaurant the week before, but she did great read more

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Very plaisant waitress, the place is very spacious with its own theme, it resembles a place you would want to have some good bbq at. Comes to find out I have visited this venue before, long time ago. LoL. (0: read more

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Food came fast and was tasty Service was good ambience was as well Prices reasonable read more

Literally craved this my whole pregnancy! I can't get enough of the brisket or the pulled pork sandwiches! Service is awesome every single time! And the place is always clean and inviting! Number one bbq in Lansing MI! read more

Meat BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

phenomenal food. Every single food item I've had has been so good. From brisket to cornbread to corn to other meats, it's top in the area. The only downside / unfavorable feedback I have is their hours at times, wish they had more open hours read more

OMG! What a fine! I got introduced to this place and I don't think I'll ever be able to forget it. I am so bummed that I don't live around here, because this would for sure be a staple. Honorable mention to the creamed corn and corn bread. Also the sauces are a must! I asked for the spiciest one and mixed it with a mild one and it was PERFECT. The pulled pork was super yummy. The service was great too! If you're considering going, you simply must. read more

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Very good, pleasantly surprised with this place. Never been to Michigan and I would not have guessed they would have a good BBQ restaurant. It was very good and we liked the atmosphere. Located in "Old town " trendy area with nice shops and good food. read more

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Went right at opening, so everything was fresh and fully available. The cream corn has a nice kick, fries are crispy, and the cornbread is buttery but could use honey. Mac and cheese is decent probably better with meat mixed in. Traditional BBQ stands out as the best option. Portions are generous for the price, so if you get an appetizer, expect to take half your entrée home. Overall, flavorful food with no dry or bland meats. read more

Meat BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Cute little neighborhood. Ambiance was great. Staff was friendly. Food was delicious. read more

Meat BBQ - Brisket, cucumber salad, BBQ Pit Beans & cornbread. Yummy! - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I stopped by here for lunch after getting local recommendations and seeing the reviews. I had a brief wait to be seated. I ordered the lean brisket with cornbread and 2 sides which were the macaroni and cheese and pit beans. The brisket comes naked, was made perfectly and was excellent. The macaroni and cheese was lumpy and average along with the pit beans tasting more like chili. The cornbread was fine. None of the 6 sauces available knocked it out of the park. The best one was probably the hot garlic. Flat top open seating with a full bar. Service was pleasant but uninspired. Cleaning the table tops between patrons were done haphazardly by slapping the food/debris on the tabletop with a towel onto the floor. No "thanks for coming in" by the unfocused employee by the hostess stand when exiting. Wifi password available. Competitive prices. Paid and limited street parking. Even though the lean brisket was great the rest of the sides, service and lack of cleanliness would not have me coming back. read more

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Really loved this place. In town by myself and so sat at the bar. Service was great. Autumn the bartender was great with different recommendations as it was my first time in. Went with the meat plate: lean brisket, broccoli side, mashed potatoes and corn bread. All of it was great. The broccoli side was the main recommendation as a favorite side and it didn't disappoint. Meat was great especially with the mustard BBQ and coffee BBQ sauces. The space itself was very inviting. Punk aesthetic with music that brought me back to my late teens and early twenties. Keep up the great work here! read more

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The food was delicious. From meat mountain to fries to Mac and cheese. No complaints if you are a meat eater this is your place. If not maybe try somewhere else. The service was excellent. The vibe I loved it heavy metal, Star Wars and craft beer. A must try. I will be back. read more

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Holy brisket. We asked for fatty and they hooked us up! The flavor was outstanding. I'd come back just for this any day. Good Mac & cheese, which iMO is rare. Most mac isn't nearly cheesy enough or it's dry or tasteless or watery or the cheese is some plastic-y processed velveeta style nonsense... maybe that's your thing, but if so, maybe this Mac will change your mind! I like the corkscrew pasta instead of shells, too. Nice touch. Tasty cornbread. Wish we had ordered more to take home! Coleslaw was refreshing and tangy! We ordered the wings as well, which were a little spicy for this spice wuss, but totally delicious all the same. The eggrolls were the only miss for us, which is a pretty good ratio, I say! Geeky decor all over, super fun to look at. Walk around and check it all out! Big space, lots of seating, on a cute block with a fabulous coffee shop, a great nerdy store, and a soft serve shop around the corner! You could spend all day here having the foodie time of your life. We did ask our waiter if it was possible to order the pastrami a la carte (they serve a pastrami sandwich and my partner is a pastrami fiend!), but the kitchen said no for some reason... so we just have to come back to try that sandwich next time! Staff was super friendly, very helpful with recommendations and snazzily dressed! What more could you want in a bbq joint?? read more

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Oh gosh. If you're a meat eater you really need to give this place a try. It's been a while since I've visited but the ambiance was fun. I mean with a name like Meat how can you not sense the fun in that? Great service. Amazing food. read more

We had so much fun here with a group of five of us on a random Saturday. Get there early because it is clearly a popular place (deservedly so). Our food was fantastic... the ribs, brisket, nachos and sausage were amazing. Don't forget to ask about their special sauces - cherry Vernors and Asian BBQ were both of our favorites. The sides were great as well... BBQ beans and Mac and Cheese were our favorites, the coleslaw was not worth trying though. Be sure to walk around and check kit the amazing star wars artwork, the walls have so many amazing nuggets to look at. This was a great experience. We can't wait to eat here again. read more

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I came here with a couple friends and we had an overall positive experience for lunch! The pulled pork was amazing: it was melt-in-your -mouth tender and delicious. The brisket (fatty cut), on the other hand, was much fattier than others I've ordered from other restaurants...so that was kind of disappointing. As for sides, the mac & cheese was good, but nothing extraordinary. Pretty run of the mill. I did enjoy the creamed corn, which had a bit of a kick and was rich, creamy, and delicious. The corn bread was baked perfectly and wasn't dry at all. Service was good, they gave us a new menu (which was a QR code on a sheet) because the one on our table was dirty. The ambiance was nice - the weather was nice enough for us to eat outside, which was a nice space for conversation and hanging out. read more

Meat BBQ - Brisket, pulled pork, creamed corn, mac & cheese, and corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This place was pretty good! The meat was really tasty, but I don't think I'm a Reuben fan. I feel like a real Reuben fan would've loved the Reuben I got. I think next time I'll get something a little less fatty. The bruschetta was like mini baked potatoes covered in chili. I'm definitely coming back, but I'll try other dishes because I felt like I just didn't order the right dishes for me. The servers there were extremely nice and the ambiance is like a backcountry cabin. 8/10. Great job y'all! read more

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We went to Meat BBQ after a certain Vietnamese/BBQ place a couple of blocks away decided to reduce their opening hours and neither Yelp nor Google had updated the hours yet. We were a bit dejected after not having the opportunity to eat our first choice, but after going to Meat BBQ, we forgot all about it. Pork Belly Reuben ($14.95) - The sandwiches come with either fries or slaw - we went with the fries. These were normal, thinner, food service fries, crisped well, with a fluffy interior and generously seasoned with salt and pepper. The sandwich has a slice of fatty pork belly on top of a lean brisket, covered with a nice 1000 Island type sauce, and on top of a perfectly portioned amount of tangy sauerkraut. Everything is served on a crispy cheese crusted, upside down pumpernickel bun. The flavor and textures meld together perfectly. This was a great sandwich. Beef Brisket (Fatty) Meat Plate ($19.95) - This was a thick sliced piece, half consisting of perfectly juicy, tender, and fatty brisket, combined with a more lean, but still delicious brisket. This is some of the best brisket I've had in Michigan. Still, there are some things that could be improved - the smoke ring wasn't the best I've seen and the smokiness was a bit muted. The plate comes with a piece of corn bread and two sides. We chose the Mac and Cheese and the Spicy Cream Corn. The former is a decadently creamy and cheesy sauce mixed with cavatappi. The latter is a really nice peppery and spicy thick cream sauce with corn. The corn bread was cold to the touch - like it came straight out of the fridge. It was soft and moist and quite sweet. Not my favorite corn bread, but still a good complement. There are several sauces available at the table with a card explaining the flavor profile and ingredients. There are several more upon special request as well if you would like (including one that is extremely spicy). Our favorite was the Black Magic. The Vin #666 tastes quite comparable to an Eastern NC-style vinegar mop, possibly with a bit more sugar and a bit more of the acidity coming from hot sauce rather than apple cider vinegar. We were so impressed with the Vin #666 that we actually went back to Meat BBQ a couple of days later to try the pulled pork: Pulled Pork Meat Place ($17.95) - I was very impressed with the pulled pork - they pre-sauce the meat with just enough Vinn #666 to give additional moistness and flavor to the meat, just like how a place in NC would do it. There were fatty bits mixed up with leaner bits and a nice smoke ring - really the only thing missing is a bit of crispy pork skin for textural contrast, but that's hard to get outside of whole hog bbq. This is honestly the best pulled pork I've had outside of North Carolina. The sides this time were the BBQ Pit Beans and the Smoked Broccoli Salad. The beans are mixed with beef and aren't anything particularly special but delicious nonetheless. The broccoli salad has slightly smoky broccoli, shredded cheddar, tomato, onion, carrot, and sunflower seeds mixed in a slightly sweet mayo-like dressing. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Lansing. read more

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Our first time in Lansing for a wedding, we were looking for food and found this place on chat GPT. It was a little difficult to find what we can eat since we do not eat pork, beef or many fried foods. Compared to Alabama the price was very fair and the quality was exceptional! The bartender, Lydia, was out waitress and she is a BEAST!!! She handled the entire bar and roughly 3-5 tables at the same time and she did it with excellent service and recommendations. The photo is what was left after I had gotten full lol. EVERYTHING on the plate was delicious. The kitchen did an excellent job!!!! Great management great staff great establishment! The ambiance is more classic rock/blues vibes with a rustic but gothic style look. We would definitely recommend! read more

We got takeout and it was very good. Love that they have poutine on the menu. Def recommend.

During covid I got really into watching Diners, Drives and Dives reruns. After I discovered there was a few locations in Michigan, I made a point to check them out. I adore meat bbq. It's in a nice location in old lansing art district, and there's extra shopping on the street. The crown gem? The food. Oooh the food. I'm not even huge on bbq, but I love this place. My suggestions are the smoked wings (with the garlic bbq and the Carolina bbq) anything with the pulled chicken (but the hot mess and chin gorilla and my favorites) and the meat fries. If I could have one meal a day.. it would be the meat fries. Why are they so good?!! This place does get busy, so romos tip is try earlier in the day, or prepare for a bit of a wait. read more

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Your typical BBQ spot. It's a big space decided in several sections. Music is usually heavy metal, primarily Iron Maiden. Lots of artists work decorate the walls. We stopped for lunch and there were few people grabbing food as well. Service was friendly and fast. Place was clean and entertaining to take in the art on walls. Food came out fast from time of order. There are trays with about six different BBQ sauces and ketchup on every table. It was good, nothing memorable to go back for. read more

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Small barbecue spot with big taste. We had brisket and cornbread. So good! The brisket was tender with really good flavor. The cornbread was like eating moist cake. Not too moist, just right. Fell apart in your mouth. They seem to have a lot of take-out. So if you can't get a seat, just order to go. Don't miss out. read more

Best burger ever. So good. Place was packed. Not a fan of the rest of the food and staff dresses pretty sleazy for my taste.

First time customer, went with someone who has been there 3-4 times for the barbecue brisket. I give it 5 stars. The food the service and the atmosphere/vibe was very cool. The bridcuit was sooooooo amazing. Reasonable prices but worth it. We drove 3n half hours to get there. Tony would have loved this place. They have tons of records n band posters and memoribilia hanging up in bar/restaurant; It s way cool. I wonder if they wanna purchase more band memorabilia. I give the place 5 stars. From Cindy Armour. read more

The best wings I have ever had. Everything else was good too, just wish I would've ordered more wings, is all

Meat BBQ is one of the best reasons to live in the greater Lansing area. If this place isn't on your BBQ bucket list, you should become a vegan. I honestly can't tell you much about their menu because as many times as I've been here, I ALWAYS get the nachos off the appetizer menu. Brisket, pork and bacon??? On chips??? With cheese??? Throw on their signature sauces and that alone gets a 5 star from me. The waitstaff is polite and fast. Even on their busiest nights, there's not much of a wait time. The menu isn't huge which means they picked a handful of things to do really really well. The inside is pretty cool. An eclectic kinda rock n roll vibe seems to make the beers go down a little easier. Think I'm making it up?? Try it!! Parking can be a little tricky though. Parallel parking out front is hard to find because of a few other really good restaurants in the same couple blocks. Just south of Meat BBQ at the traffic light is a city lot with one of the pay app setups. Pretty easy to do, and keep it on your phone for when you come back. If not for BBQ, then maybe for another restaurant. No doubt I'm coming back over and over until my doctor says to stop. See you there. read more

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This place is located on a cute little strip. Was visiting the area from Atlanta with my boyfriend and wanted to try something good to eat. This was the perfect little stop for bbq. We ordered a platter of food that included Pork Ribs , Beef Brisket (Lean or Fatty), Smoked Chicken Wings & Smoked Turkey. All the meat was delicious. Ribs were tender and seasoned well. The brisket was so tender it fell apart when picked up and it melted in your mouth as you chewed it. The wings were season and smoked to perfection. Turkey was my least favorite but it was still okay. In my opinion you don't need sauce for the meat selections but I did give them a try. They were not labeled at all so I'll try my best to describe. I tried what seemed like a buffalo sauce on the wings and it was mildly spicy with great flavor. There were also two other sauces that were fairly sweet. I combined them with the buffalo sauce to make a mixture that was sweet and spicy. For sides we ordered Mac-N-Cheese , Mashed Potatoes, BBQ Baked Beans & Broccoli Salad. My favorite was the Mac n cheese and baked beans. The mashed potatoes were okay and the broccoli wasn't really my type of style but it was indeed unique. We ordered alcoholic drinks that were really good as well. The service was great considering we arrived around closing hours. The server was still very efficient, quick and check on us regularly. He also made sure the food and drinks came out fresh and quickly. Would definitely return. read more

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Damm you Meat, you have ruined BBQ for our family. In our travels around the country we have tried to find great BBQ and nothing can compare or really come close. This is a jewel of a restaurant that we have in our town. The brisket is just phenomenal. Off the charts good. The spare ribs are about in the same category. The Texas hot like is also excellent as is the smoked turkey. You really can't go wrong with much on the menu. Beans and spicy slaw are my go to sides. My fam also loves the fries and the brisket Mac and cheese with massive chucks of brisket in it. They also have a great bar and beer menu. The restaurant has been expanded quite a bit over the years and with the size now it's usually not an issue to get a table. Service has always been very friendly and reasonable quick unless they are super packed. If you're considering trying it, do your self a huge favor and do it. read more

I was meeting a friend in Lansing, and wanted to pick something unique and local to the area. After a quick search, this place came up, and right away, I was like I must go here. Pulling up, they are somewhat easy to see from the street and I grabbed a sparking spot close to the restaurant. Walking in, they have a nice amount of outdoor seating along with a great indoor seating arrangement as well. When we got seated, we tried to scan the QR code on our phones for the menu, but nothing came up. I thought it was me, but my friends phone did it too. We told the waiter and he offered to bring us a menu. We got 1 menu instead of two because that's how it worked out, and we had to share even after we told the waiter nobody's phone was working with the QR code. Is it the end of the world? NO. But, annoying none the less. I reviewed the menu and loved the selection of food items they offer. I always order brisket when trying out a new BBQ place for two reasons. First, I love brisket. Secondly, it's my way of gauging the flavors and then if I return I try other dishes they offer. Also, I don't eat pork, so that really narrows the selection of food items down to either chicken or beef products. So, the food comes out and it is by far the best BBQ either one of us has had in a very long time. My friends been here before and said that the food here is consistently above par in quality and taste. She was right. I am willing to tell you that it's so good I would drive back to Lansing to eat here and hang out for the day. No joke. My sandwich did come topped with coleslaw, and a side of fries. I think they have other sides, but I didn't really look or care at that moment. My friend got the shredded pork sandwich and she loved it! As a side note, our table was EXTREMELY wobblily and we thought it was going to break apart. I sense they knew about this issue, but it would be nice of they took care of the tables that they had and fixed it since we were really afraid to lean on it. Overall a 5 star experience here. Yes, there were a few hiccups, but this place is legit good and I will be coming back. If you're within a few hours drive, please come here and eat. it's just that good. read more

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Meat BBQ it's very appropriately named because they have as good of meat for your dinner as you're gonna find love it

My sister in law kept telling us we HAD to come here. So we met her for an early dinner around 4pm, not very busy at all. Vibe of the restaurant was super cool. We ordered drinks and a half order of nachos. Those came out pretty quick and the nachos were GREAT! Idk what happened to our server between us getting our app and ordering our next round of drinks and entrees... but we waited on drinks and when our food finally came out it was cold.. we asked for togo boxes and left..hopefully sandwiches are good tomorrow. Giving 4 stars bc the food was good but the service was 2 stars. We'll ask for a different server next time. Update... food was delicious after air fryer read more

Meat BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Meat has never disappointed me. Their barbecued wings are perfection. Whenever I've placed an order, I'm sorry I didn't order more!! They disappear like magic at our dinner table. read more

A great stop for these avid BBQ lovers! This place is in Old Town, and has an amazing atmosphere. We beat the dinner rush by getting to the restaurant before 5! After 5, the people came pooling in! The restaurant was very upbeat, and modern! The waitress was good. Just very to the point. We ordered Smoked Wings for an appetizer, and they were delicious! There were several different homemade BBQ choices! The cherry was among the favorites! For our meals, we ordered Brisket, Fries, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork, and BBQ Baked Beans. The fries came out steaming hot! They were crispy, and well seasoned! The pork was a bit on the lukewarm side, which made for a semi-drab dinner. The beans were decent, but nothing special. Overall, we'd definitely return for a second time if we're in town again! I gave this 4 stars because the pork wasn't too warm, and the baked beans weren't very flavorful. I'd definitely recommend stopping in for some BBQ if you're in the area! read more

Meat BBQ - Brisket, Fries, Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Super yummy with no sauce. Cherry chipotle is delicious. Everything was absolutely delicious read more

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