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    Slows Bar BQ

    3.6 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Half rack of ribs, coleslaw and BBQ beans.
    Greg B.

    Great addition to the Berkley restaurant scene. Got a half rack of BBQ ribs and side of beans and both were very tasty. My friend got a pulled pork sandwich. Wouldn't mind if they expanded their beer selection though.

    Full slab w/2 sides
    Ivy A.

    Food was great! Took awhile for server to greet us but once that happened we were well taken care of. We dined in but still hoping they will add order ahead carry out. Now you need to go inside, order, wait. Ribs were wonderful, fries delicious, enjoyed the Caesar salad (good dressing) but oddly no croutons, sweet potatoes like a desert, yummy but very sweet, good cornbread. My husband and I split a slab with 2 sides, added a salad and had leftovers for his lunch. Slight winter draft as no vestibule.

    Pulled pork sandwich

    Came here on a Thursday night at about 6pm. It wasn't really busy, but we still had to wait a little bit. Still, we had no trouble finding parking and were seated in just a couple minutes. Although seated right by the door and hostess stand, we were right under the ceiling vent and were thus reasonably warm. Drinks came out quickly and also the food. I order the same thing at every BBQ place--pulled pork sandwich--and this one was in my top 10. Fantastic sauces for all different flavor profiles and preferences, and the large pickles and coleslaw were not too dry or sour. Great food for a reasonable price.

    Big 3 platter: pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, sweet potato mash, coleslaw, and cornbread.

    Started with an appetizer of wings, enjoyable Smokey flavor and good seasoning. Main entree was the big three platter with coleslaw and sweet potato sides (and corn bread). Platter and sides were OK. Great service, drink was never empty and waitress was attentive. Restaurant was clean, and so were the restrooms.

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    Very small, but very loud. Service good, food only adequate. Doesn't compare very well to the original in Detroit.

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    Airport atmosphere. Dishes arrived cold. To-go portions are comically small for the price. Expected better from Slow's.

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