Today was my first time going to Big Ken's Bar-B-Q. It will definitely not be the last. The ribs…read moreare meaty and tender. The service is top notch and the lemonade is some of the best I've ever had. Potato salad is very good also. The BBQ at Big Ken's reminds me of a BBQ restaurant that was on Houston Whittier on Detroits east side. The name of the restaurant was Milts BBQ. Keep up the good work BigKen.

The WORST customer service ever! I walk in and the "young lady" just sits there on her phone-like…read morethis isn't a place of business. She then catches an attitude with me because I'm standing there ready to order. Just Horrible....really horrible! This was on a Sunday and the place wasn't busy. No need to have such an awful attitude!

So Happy to find another BBQ restaurant as good as "Slows to Go" in Detroit with Awesome Customer…read moreService!!!! You're greeted with a smile and we were asked if it was our first time which it was so Dana explained how to order, even though she does SEVERAL things at one time she took the time and had patience!!! I'm Happy we got to meet Chef Johnny to Thank him for the delish food!!! My hubby has been searching for "burnt ends" since we got here a month ago and they were DELICIOUS as well as the Candied Bacon, Smoked Fried Wings and Collard Greens!!! I hope they're paying Dana what she's Worth!!!! Greeter, order taker, bar tender, server, etc....... As busy as she's, she has patience and a friendly personality!!!! Somerset Mall is my Favorite so far so I'm Happy we found Woodpile!!!'

We just had a big 50 person backyard birthday celebration for my Sister in Love and catered it with…read moreWoodpile (Madison.) What a great experience!!! 15 racks of ribs, a whole dish of smoked chicken, and a whole dish of baked beans. Woodpile rolled in hot food and set it up on our table, and it was awesome! There were rants and raves about the taste - I cooked 3, 7# Standing Rib Roast on the grill and the Woodpile was just as good, and just as popular!

Friendly staff. Both catfish dinner and beef nachoes were…read moreexceptional taste and good value. Carryout is recommended as there is limited seating. Would go back!

The restaurant was clean and the young lady that helped me was friendly but the restaurant had…read morenothing that I wanted. They were out of corn beef egg rolls so I asked for pasta and I was told that pasta was seasonal. I then ordered chicken and asked could I get the sauce on the side and I was told that they do not do it that way the sauce comes on the chicken. This was my first time coming to this place to eat because I heard so many good things but after today I will not be returning.

The food was good. The beer choices are limited. The service was good even though she was busy…read more The first few tables were dirty so we just sat at the bar. The menus were sticky and dirty. The server was very friendly and was knowledgeable about the menu. .

Felt a bit like an outsider walking in, but the server made us feel welcome. While cheering on our…read moreCavs, we enjoyed some deep dish pizza with Italian sausage. Son had beef brisket with slaw & fries. Hubby's chicken sandwich was ok. Glad we could get a high top in the back to watch the game.

Great service. Great bbq. Great open venue with seating and a bar. Overall, this place was top…read morenotch. Some of the best bbq around. We will be back and wish we would have found this sooner!

I'm going to miss Bev and the rest of the crew at the Vic. I appreciate the awesome food and…read moreatmosphere they've been providing forever. Good luck, and I hope you have a great retirement.

I see that this spot is closed. It was incredible. The billionaires bacon, brisket pastrami pulled…read morepork...ends. Collard greens, Mac n cheese, corn bread were some of the best I have ever had. The staff were amazing and the location was great. It was quaint although I didn't dine in, I was glad to pick up myself to chill out while I comfortably settled in. Best of luck with your continued endeavors. I'd have loved to see your stay.

Smoked Lotus shares a building with Eastern Palace Club, which is a tiki bar. The bar's fun vibes…read moreand drink menu pair well with the BBQ. The staff of both establishments are friendly and polite. I recommend going on a Wednesday, which is when BBQ tacos are a special. I've tried 3 of those, most of the meats, and all the sides. The tacos I've had are beef brisket, pig belly burnt ends, and pulled pork. Of those, the burnt ends taco was the best, but all 3 were great. If you came here just for the tacos, I wouldn't blame you at all. As for the meats, I truthfully don't have a favorite, because they were all that good. The ribs were juicy and tender. The brisket looked and tasted just right. I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The meatloaf was unlike any I've ever had. It was incredibly tender and had a great, smoky flavor. Although pastrami is beef, it tasted like a very well seasoned ham. Most places I've gotten burnt ends from dry them out, but that is not the case here whatsoever. The pulled pork was standard compared to the rest of the meats, but still better than average. None of the sides disappoint. The beans appear runny, but were delicious. The mac had a generous amount of cheese, and wasn't dry either. I've only had collard greens a couple times, but I found it enjoyable. The potatoes were delightful, but what took them to the next level was the toum it was served with. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce. The slaw was creamy and flavorful. Blueberry cornbread is something I've never seen on a BBQ menu before. Both that and the pickles tasted as they were advertised. Smoked Lotus blew me away, and I'll even go as far as saying it's my new favorite, local spot for BBQ. Even the pricing is fair, especially for the quality you're getting. If you love BBQ and haven't been here yet, you're missing out.

We ordered a mixed bag of items. Savory and sweet with a couple of their smoothies. The owner is…read morevery pleasant and helpful. Every item was delicious! It is in a small parking lot in front of a CPA office, next to the Asian Bazaar Market. You can call ahead and place orders. I had a big order which took about 18 minutes to prepare, not bad. They have little pagers that they give you, which goes off when your order is ready. Good luck and welcome to the neighborhood.

This was a great food truck! Amazing food I ordered the chicken kebab and customized a crepe! The…read moremanager (whoever took my order) was incredibly nice! 1 person working and got my order done pretty fast! Get the mango smoothie too!

With smashburgers being all the rage at the moment (rightfully so) this was a nice throwback spot…read moreto a great traditional style burger. One of the functional standards I have for an excellent cheeseburger is just give me your basic cheeseburger, minimal toppings, and ideally no burger sauces. I ordered the classic and while it did have mayo, ketchup, lettuce and tomato on it with a solid quarter pound patty, the meat on it's own was so perfectly cooked (and halal if that is important to you) that just cheese, meat and bun would have sufficed. Don't let appearances fool you. The location isn't much to look at, basically a takeout booth, but they do have a small seating section that is a mishmash of decorative ideas, some sports, some chess, some other random things. Despite its lack of traditional decorative aspects, there is charm in the way things seem to be part of what the owners genuinely enjoy in life. The food is delicious, and more than just burgers, and the service is courteous, quick and efficient. I think most burger fans will enjoy this spot greatly.

Open for lunch! Don't judge a book by it's cover! It's…read moremostly a pickup window, but there is a small seating area available to sit and eat. Service was super nice!! Great food! Everything looked like it was put together well and with care. The burger itself was great! I had the juicy Lucy. It didn't drip all over with sauce or slide and fall apart. The brioche bun was nice too. The fries were shoestring and seasoned properly with seasoning salt. Great portions for the price! Their menu looks amazing. Will for sure go back and try a few different things.

This small shop is full of potential. It is clean, simple, and most importantly the food tastes…read moregreat! Don't miss it cause the outside looks rough. They say they have soul food on Sundays so I couldn't have the Mac and cheese today. Instead I got wings and a chicken sandy with lemon pepper and Cajun fries. The young lady at the front was very sweet and helpful! They can take care and cashapp $smashiesllc only cause the reader was acting up. Hopefully they get the word out and it goes far!

Great food and great service . Lots of different options from burgers to fish to everything in…read morebetween. For a new place , everything was on point and as it gets older, I'm sure things will get even better.

Absolutely delicious food!! Amazing service!…read moreGreat clean dining area with plenty of parking!

Walking into Detroit 75 Kitchen in Madison Heights for a quick lunch, my expectations were high!…read moreFrom a visual standpoint, the food looks simply irresistible on social. Before I even got to the food, the restaurant itself made a great first impression. The property is incredibly well maintained inside and out. There's a spacious outdoor patio for Michigan summer days, along with plenty of indoor seating ranging from communal tables for larger groups to individual booths if you're flying solo. It's a thoughtfully designed space that feels welcoming no matter why you're there. Now, let's talk about the food. I'll admit something that surprised me. I've been to Detroit probably 50 times, and I honestly can't remember ever hearing about a Detroit-style cheesesteak. Judging by the walls covered in awards and accolades, though, it's clearly something they're known for. The sandwich certainly sounds like a winner on paper: ribeye and sirloin, provolone and Swiss cheeses, roasted mushrooms and peppers, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, sweet pickled jalapeños, aioli, house-made vinaigrette, all served on a freshly baked sesame roll. I mean... what's not to love? Unfortunately, this is where my experience took a turn. The ingredients themselves are good. The flavors are there. The problem is the execution. The ratios are simply off. The freshly baked roll completely dominates the sandwich, overwhelming everything inside it. The steak gets lost between all that bread, and instead of each bite showcasing the beef, cheese, and vegetables working together, the bread becomes the star--and that's not what you want from a cheesesteak. I do want to give credit where it's due. The portions are generous, and I especially appreciated that they take the time to make their own dipping sauces for the fries. Little details like that don't go unnoticed. There are plenty of positives here, and it's easy to see why Detroit 75 Kitchen has earned such a loyal following. But as someone who takes sandwiches seriously, I think this one is technically flawed. A great sandwich is all about balance, and for me, this one never found it. I genuinely wanted to love it. This sandwich lover just couldn't get behind the way it was built.