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.

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.

They are changing and have few homemade beers but offer a nice selection of other beers…read more Service was friendly. The bar area was fine. The soup was good. Happy hour was sad.

Very nice casual atmosphere with indoor and patio seating. I enjoyed a Wit arms wide open beer with…read morea whiskey brisket burger, and hot honey brussel sprouts. Churro porter for dessert finished the meal off nicely. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was quite busy on a weekend afternoon, but I got my drinks and food quickly and correctly, so no complaints

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!

Tried them via DoorDash. The review will only be on the food since there was no direct service…read more This was my first time trying them so no frame of reference going in. I ordered a Pitt master platter which contains pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, cheddar jalapeno sausage, ribs, two 6oz sides. This seemed like it would be a lot of food and perfect for us to sample things and find our favorites. For the price I was expecting the portion size to be slightly larger. A little disappointed there. The flavors of everything were actually quite nice. I don't appreciate breadcrumbs on my Mac and cheese!! I didn't see that it came that way or I certainly would have requested they not disrespect my side dish with that. The sauce they provided did not come on the meat but on the side. I like that it's done that way. The meat is smoked nicely and the flavors really came through with no sauce. We tried their sweet sauce and I liked it. Overall very nice dinner and I would try them again... minus the breadcrumbs

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.

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.

We returned to Mother Handsome's one morning recently for coffee and a pastry after a nearly 2 yr…read morehiatus and a bit of disappointment. Wow. The space, service, coffee and fresh pastries were stunning! Ample free parking is available out back. The interior was open, inviting, comfortable and clean. Music was low volume and conducive to companion conversation. Our coffee was excellent. We enjoyed a rich, dark chocolate brownie with our beverages. Delicious. Price point is moderately high, but the quietude and quality experience were worth it to this reviewer.

My husband and I saw a video review of this place and decided to try it. We arrived with lowered…read moreexpectations, as we had been disappointed by bbq places before. Arkin's is a small carry-out only place that sells sandwiches, dinners, and meat by the pound. The sides are à la carte; except for the dinners. Before we even get to the food, let's talk about the staff. They are some of the sweetest and friendliest people you could ever meet! Even with the place being busy, they didn't rush us to order or to get out of the door. They chatted with us and made us feel welcome - as if we'd been going there for years! And every time we return it's like talking to old friends. It's so very refreshing in the current social climate! Now the food: 'Delicious' is too weak a word to describe it! I got the chicken sandwich, which came with slaw and jalapeño pickles. The sliced chicken breast was broasted and had a nice crispy skin. The seasoning was so good I didn't even want to put sauce on it! The slaw was awesome and I didn't detect mayo, so I was able to enjoy it. I added a side of greens, which were delicious. Not everyone can make greens.... My husband got a brisket sandwich - also with slaw and jalapeño pickles included. He got a side of potato wedges, which were broasted and seasoned to perfection. I almost regretted my greens choice .. almost.... The piece of brisket my husband let me taste was awesome - and I hate brisket; but not Arkin's! We filled our bellies that day and went back the next day to buy a dinner for my dad plus some meat by the pound for us to enjoy over the snowy weekend. Funny, they didn't seem surprised to see us back so soon! LOL. My dad enjoyed his meal too, and we gave him directions to the restaurant. Our other return visits have been equally as pleasant. The quality of the staff and food never disappoint! Very happy to have our expectations exceeded in this case. Great food, great staf

10 out of 10 experience always! I love the flavor of the meat and the bbq sauce is on point, this…read moreplace never disappoints and they give you a great portion of food! I got the sliced chicken breast with BBQ sauce and Mac and cheese with sweet corn! It also came with a piece of Texas toast. My only suggestion is when asking someone if they want sauce please mention it is an up charge. I didn't realize that the meal came with sauce of the side but the young man asked if I wanted sauce on top and I said yes because I didn't know they would have gave me sauce on the side as well. Sauce on the side is $1 extra so please be mindful as they don't say that to you when ordering. Service was quick and friendly, this is to go only so when you go in don't expect to sit down. I always ordered to go anyway! Worth the drive and the price.

Great meal today for lunch. Pulled pork sandwich (traditional) was awesome. Stacked high with pork…read morethat was tender and not dried out. 6 sauces to choice from at the table. The collard greens were cooked perfectly. The Mac and Cheese was yummy. The noodles weren't overcooked and it was a good consistency.

Turkey sandwich- carry out- huge - server offered his favorite,a mustard type sauce . All was good…read more Fast ,friendly service great. They were jamming at lunch time on a weekday- great for them !

Best smoked turkey I've ever had, so juicy and flavorful. Also very into his homemade mustard and…read morebbq sauce! Catch him at Dog and Pony Show every Thursday.

BBQ food tent/portable grill/smoker operation who is currently big in the recently born Oak Park…read morearea breweries scene. Really good food. And they tailor to each alcohol venue. Most notable when one brewery had their big bourbon barrel aged beer release they used staves from an aging barrel to final smoke. The prices are good, and the staff is great. Even circulating when times are slow to pass out take home containers. But most important is that they have great BBQ and sides.