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.

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!!

Ample parking outside and inviting interior for watching a game or just casual hangout. Staff was…read morevery friendly and attentive to us. Definitely worth visiting for the brisket. Had the Whiskey Brisket Burger featuring a custom-blend beef patty topped with smoked Gouda cheese, tender Texas beef brisket, crispy onions, and a house-made Traverse City Whiskey BBQ sauce. The brisket made this one of the tastiest burgers. Highly recommend

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.

Mother Handsome in Oak Park is the kind of place that manages to be everything to everyone without…read morebreaking a sweat. It's a coffee shop, a pizza joint, and a full-service bar all rolled into one effortlessly cool, swanky package. The interior design is a masterclass in versatility. Whether you're looking to camp out on a couch with and chat it out with friends, grab a high-top to do some serious damage to some menu offerings, or post up at the counter get a few extra key strokes on the old laptop -- cough so good you might they've got you covered. It's a rare spot where the "working/studying" crowd, the socialites, and the pure "grubbers" all coexist in perfect harmony. A quick heads-up on the logistics: there is a decent-sized parking lot in the back, but because it's a shared space with other businesses, weekend nights can turn into a bit of a high-stakes game of musical chairs. My advice? Get there early, or just be prepared to circle once or twice. The coffee and pastries are legitimately elite--so good that you might forget you're also sitting in a darn good pizza spot. I haven't personally tackled the pizza yet, but based on the intoxicating aromas drifting from neighboring tables and the sheer visual appeal of the pies I saw being partook in, it is officially next on my hit list. And if you're looking for something with a bit more of a kick than a fancy cup of joe, they appear to have pretty solid libations. I intended to take a few photos for the grid, but I was so hungry that my cardamom latte and slice of blueberry loaf vanished before I could even reach for my phone. That's probably the highest compliment I can give. Mother Handsome is a must-visit, and you can bet I'll be back--if only to finally get that pizza photo before I inhale it.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.