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Saddleback BBQ

3.9 (91 reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Pulled chicken, Mac n cheese, collard greens
Jennifer H.

This was my first time at Saddleback, and I didn't realize it was like a fast food BBQ restaurant. The food was tasty- although the chicken was a little dry. I had macaroni and cheese and collard greens as my two sides. The staff was very friendly, and our food came to our table quickly. There were three BBQ sauces to try and they were delicious! Overall I enjoyed the restaurant however I felt it was slightly expensive.

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Cory N.

Quick stop as I'm traveling East. Brisket tacos with fresh cilantro, crumble queso fresco on a grilled tortilla. Mac n cheese on the side with sweet corn stuffing. $14.00 is a little spendy for 2 tacos, but now that I have tasted them, I would order them again. Southern cooking meets California tacos! #spicemeister approved.

a sandwich and french fries
Jim M.

Got the pork sandwich and fries . The pork sandwich was really good topped with coleslaw. The vinegar sauce went well with it. The pickles had Awesome flavor. The fries were good, but I have to agree with another yelp reviewer that the fries are over seasoned. I used the bbq sauce to equal the taste out. Nice establishment, good service, and overall was satisfied with the food.

Adam J.

Saddleback simply gets five stars because it's the best in the area. Finding legit bbq in the middle of Michigan (or anywhere in Michigan) is tough. Saddleback does just enough for me. The brisket is what I enjoyed most on my visit. The meaty parts are meaty and the fatty parts are nice and fatty. The pulled pork is solid. They need some work on their burnt ends, but I can never hate on burnt pieces of fatty meat. The corn cake is excellent and I'd suggest getting more, although the sweet potato mash is hard to beat as a side. To boot, they have well-priced Bell's on draft. I'd like maybe one more sauce because their signature sweet (and savory) one wasn't doing it for me. At the least, they adhere to most tastebuds in the bbq belt. Can't complain about that. Also, their service is outstanding and a main reason I'm giving five stars.

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8 months ago

Great barbecue! Perfectly prepared. You can't go wrong with Saddleback. They go out of their way to give delicous food.

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1 year ago

Food is outstanding! This is a must stop and eat place. Best BBQ by far. You will not leave hungry. Highly recommended.

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3 years ago

Absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed everything we had - excellent and very tasty! Must try! : )

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3 years ago

Food service and fantastic food! They also have a nice little outdoor seating area. It's very friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

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Good brisket but portions were too small for price. Mac and cheese was mid. Meat is better for the price.

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Wonderful service and food. Host was super friendly, Brisket great, cornbread sweet and soft.

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3 years ago

Good good food. Maybe a bit spicy for me but I love it!! Highly recommend! Love the burnt ends!!

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5 years ago

Got a rack of ribs, lemonade was great, sweet potatoes was good, and fries were overly seasoned but im happy with the choice.

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Ummmm the beef rib used to be $22 and now it is $39???? That's an aggressive hike folks.

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Delicious BBQ! Everything I've tried I've loved. Food holds up very well for takeout, too! Highly recommend.

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Adam (his name's on the truck) is super-friendly. I don't usually care about service at all, just…read morethe food, and I was in a bad mood, so it's saying a lot that his pleasantness actually stood out to me. Seems like a guy I'd enjoy having a beer with. Every time I go to a new place, if they have chicken salad on the menu, I have to try it. I'm always searching for the best chicken salad sandwich in town. Well, this is one of them--I know, it's a BBQ truck, who'd have thought, right? It's likely because the sandwich, being grilled, lets in the smoky flavor of the barbecue, not in an overwhelming way either. But what about that BARBECUE? Well, I went there with my parents, and my mom got a Cuban sandwich, which she rated as amazing. And my dad got a rack of ribs, so we shared that too. Oh wow, so very good. I'd tasted the hints of it on my chicken salad sandwich, and having the ribs themselves was even better. Sides are pretty standard, coleslaw or baked beans, small bags of retail chips, cans of soda, nothing special. But people come to these places for the BBQ, and this guy knows what he's doing with it. I will definitely be going back for more. I don't remember what the ribs cost, but the sandwiches were like $6, a dollar or two for the sides/drink. With no line when we went, it took about 5 minutes for the three of us. I should also note that you can buy in bulk, the meats, beans, coleslaw, chicken salad. Nice if you're having a party, or just want to take some home with you. Overall, highly recommended--nothing fancy, just great barbecue, great service, fast and inexpensive. The truck is located next to Tom's Party Store, in front of the Whole Foods on Grand River.

I couldn't deny my enthusiasm about this month's assignment being carnivore-friendly given our most…read morerecent review focused on vegetarian options, that while still very satisfying, still lacked the savory gratification of meat and more meat. Smoked, braised, grilled, roasted, or fried bring it on- either when I eat out or if I'm in my own personal happy place in front of my smoker. Enter Zynda's, a southwestern restaurant that now occupies the former Red Cedar Grill (one of my all-time favorite restaurants in the area) in Williamston. The venue has been nicely updated and far more open than I recalled its predecessor. There are several dining options including a nice bar serving craft cocktails, upscale booths for a special night, and the Chimney Room which can seat up to 50 guests. Billed as a barbecue restaurant on some food sites, Zynda's menu is part Tex-Mex, part New American, with some French, Asian, Cajun, and Mediterranean elements. I usually subscribe to the theory that restaurants that do a lot of everything rarely do anything exceptionally well. Zynda's had a lot of high notes, to be sure, but a lack of focus was evident on others. What's Really Good I'm a big fan of the ribeye when slathered in the bearnaise sauce. It was aromatic and rich, but not over-powering. Not as thick as most restaurants' ribeye, the steak was still cooked perfectly and paired well with the grilled asparagus. The smoked chicken atop the Baked "mac n cheese" with penne pasta was rich in smokiness. The dish had plenty of melty cheesy goodness and benefitted from both the creamy béchamel base and the crunch from panko crumbles. Likewise, the au gratin potatoes were rich and scrumptious with a nice kick from chiles. Can I get some more of this please? The onion rings were another hit, thick-cut and crispy, the batter was less greasy than some other area favorites. On lighter notes, the Michigan Springtime Salad with carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts, capers, and feta cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, and the Caesar Salad with a citrusy punch were both quite good. What's Just Ok The Smoked Chicken Quesadilla was solid, but not outstanding. The blending of Tex-Mex and slow smoking is a tricky matter, and the meat didn't shine like it did in the pasta. Further attention to detail could have been paid to several items: the corn chowder was missing the potato and bacon pictured on the menu; the coleslaw lacked creaminess and salt; and while the Southwest Pulled Pork Eggrolls, jam packed with black beans, corn, and green chiles, were an interesting way to enjoy Zynda's smoked delicacies, the smoked pork seemed at odds with everything else in each bite rather than enhanced by them. The dipping sauce added yet another layer of taste but offered a comforting cool to the Southwestern brawl. Best Bite A southwestern smokehouse will need to bring it in the flavor department when it comes to brisket. Zynda's Corned Beef Brisket was on point. Tender and juicy, the brisket was packed with a depth of flavor from both the corning and smoking processes. The flavor was ramped up a notch when coupled with either the AZ's Sweet & Savory sauce (closer to Kansas City-style tomato base and brown sugar) or the ZBQ sauce (a zestier, vinegar-based sauce akin to a Memphis-style sauce). Served with shoestring fries and a delightful jalapeño cornbread, this smokey and hearty plate is what I expect when I think of BBQ,

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