First visit to this location. I chose the burnt ends…read more Totally delish. Fork tender. I got the sweet sauce. It has a little kick but leaves you wanting more. Get the Key Lime pie. A perfect palette cleanser after the sweet heat of the ribs.

TLDR: This barbecue place was underwhelming, with some meats better than others. The service was…read morerelatively quick, and the outdoor seating was clean. There is likely better barbecue in the area. Each meat varied heavily in quality, so they will be rated individually below. I ordered the Pitmaster's Platter, which included multiple samples of the meats. Meats Beef Brisket (2/5): For some reason, this brisket was extremely dry. There was no moisture between the meat fibers. When doing the brisket bend test over a finger, the brisket barely even moved. The bark had the texture of jerky. I would not recommend this meat option. Pulled Pork (3/5): The pulled pork was moist in some places and dry in others. This meat was extremely average. There were some parts of the pulled pork with a heavy smoke flavor, which I did appreciate. Pulled Chicken (2/5): This was just as dry as the brisket. There were small portions that did have some moisture, but I could not finish the dry portions. Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage (4/5): This meat was the best among the options. Incredibly juicy, heavy on the seasoning, and the cheese was oozing out of the sausage. If I were to come back, I would order this again. Ribs (2/5): Again, just as dry as the other meats. There was no pull, and the meat was tough on the outside. Sides Mac & Cheese (3/5): This macaroni and cheese was nothing special, despite other reviews raving about it. It is a standard mac and cheese with slightly soggy breadcrumbs on top. Coleslaw (5/5): Somehow, this was the best part of the meal. The coleslaw tasted extremely fresh. There was just enough sauce to coat the vegetables without taking away from their quality and crunch. The coleslaw being the best part of the meal says a lot about this establishment. I do not think I will be coming back here again.

As someone who smokes a lot of meat, I can be pretty critical of restaurant BBQ places. This is BY…read moreFAR the best BBQ I've had in the area (or, honestly, most other states). We got the 2-person sampler platter and everything was great. Perfectly juicy meat, tasteful sauces and great sides, especially the street corn. Ambiance is a bit more traditional than BBQ but the food is well worth the trip. The owner also is very friendly and takes pride in his work.

Wowza!!!!! We stopped in for a meal after bouncing around Clawson! Great menu, fantastic…read morefood...you'll want to lick your fingers and I hate to get messy but it's so worth it! The crab cakes are delicious and the brisket was so tender. I can't eat the corn, but my friend couldn't stop raving about it! I will most certainly be back. They also do a lot of catering.

In terms of decor, there's not much happening. It is a casual dining experience and it's fairly…read moreutilitarian. Service was fast and friendly. The food other than the bean chili was great. The bean chili looked more like a watered down veggie soup than the hardy chili I imagined. The fries, Brussels sprouts and quesadilla were fresh and delicious.

Great place to bring friends and groups. Love their vast draft selection…read more They have a full bar. New Tex mex menu with Happy hour M-F 4-6pm. Love that they have a parking lot. The chili was loaded which I appreciate, but it fell short as a "chili". It's much more soup like, not a thicker, stew type. 6/10 They also serve pozole! Rangoons were really yummy!!

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!

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.

When I first stumbled across this place, I was surprised by the high ratings. It basically looked…read morelike a pizza joint in a non-descript building wedged between a parking lot and 11 Mile Road - how good could it be? It could be 5 good! We sat outside by the parking lot, but they have a nice little area with big, comfortable tables. There's a QR code you can scan to see the whole menu, which was very handy, because the menu is huge! It took us a long time to scroll through the entire drink menu because there were so many choices! For dinner, we decided to get 12 inch pizza so we could try a bunch of different kinds. We thought that the barbecue chicken pizza was one of the best we've ever had! The pesto pizza was also outstanding!

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

Food is soo good! The service is great as well!…read moreIt's take out food! Worth the drive absolutely! Makes my mouth water, just thinking about it!

I went for beef ribs and left with smoked chicken wings. Why you may ask... the beef ribs options…read more(single Dino or slab) were only offered as ala cart, and with the price of ribs now, the wings were the better buy. The wings were great. The wedges were great. The mac needs a bit of help, but that does not take away from the overall score. I've always been a frequent at arkins. Great food, great service, but carry out only.

Gluten Free Ribs that are safe for celiacs! Now that's a rare find. The ribs were delicious,…read moremelting off the bone. I did use my own sauce, to be on the safe side, Rufus Teague, from Trader Joe's. I have added Mission BBQ ribs to my favorite foods list! And the staff were very friendly and helpful. 5 stars all around.

I've been to Mission BBQ before and I like their brisket…read more Tried this one looking for a picture on the wall. There's some people I know on the walls at Shelby Township. No such luck here. I ordered the Brisket sandwich, fries and a drink. It was all fine. I love the fatty portion of the brisket. The dry part less so. There was too much of the latter and not enough of the former. The one thing they really lack here is a Carolina vinegar based sauce. The other sauces don't really inspire me. Please add a Carolina sauce. All that said, the older gentleman who was porting and bussing tables is a real charmer and obviously enjoys his job explaining the virtues of Mission BBQ food preparations.

I was in the mood for a hamburger and decided Jim Brady's was going to be the place…read more Historically, I enjoyed the inferno burger-- this burger was removed for whichever reason; however, it was back as a special! I ordered the inferno burger without hesitation. It was as I recall, a nice meat patty, with the bacon, crispy onions, spicy aioli and just wonderful. I hope they will soon add it back to the menu. The draft beers and craft cocktails were tasteful. I literally called my sister and said the burger is back you can go back and try it haha! Until next time Jim Brady!

I used to come to Jim Brady's for years after Covid I hadn't had a chance to come back. I finally…read moremade it back to one of my favorite spots. I used to be a burger girl and that's all I would order. That would still be my go to at this restaurant but I opted for The salmon Caesar and it didn't disappoint. The croutons are made in house. Those were some of the best croutons I have ever had. I sat at the bar and the bartender was so sweet. The owner even came out and asked how our service and food was. The carrot cake was the star of the show. I wil always be back going back very soon.

Dog and pony show- the outside is deceiving because it looks small but inside it is quite large…read more They have tables, couches, and tvs. They offer beers and seltzers. My husband got a coffee beer and loved it. I enjoyed my peach seltzer. The staff is friendly. I loved all the pictures of dogs inside. We would come back.

This is literally one of my favorite places. Not only do they have fantastic beer, they are a…read morefantastic team. They do a lot in the community. I love how spacious the brewery is, and it's a great location. They have beer for every pallet. Another big plus is that most days throughout the week, there is a food truck there! Nothing but good things.