Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Detroit, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Detroit using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#15. Detroit Soul
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 14300 E Jefferson Detroit, MI 48215
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Sandwiches
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#14. Vicki's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3845 W Warren Ave Detroit, MI 48208
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Great Lakes Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17602 W 7 Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48235
- Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#12. Err'Thang Smoked
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 14203 West McNichols Detroit, MI 48235
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#11. Royal Barbecue Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5844 Mt Elliott St Detroit, MI 48211
- Categories: Barbecue, Pizza
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#10. Smokey G's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2670 Atwater St Detroit, MI 48207
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Slows Bar BQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2138 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48216
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, American (Traditional)
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#8. Papa's Pizza & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17137 Harper Ave Detroit, MI 48224
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue
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#7. BabyBacks Open Pit
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7108 W 7 Mile Detroit, MI 48221
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Hawilo Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 6593 Greenfield Rd Detroit, MI 48228
- Categories: Mediterranean, Barbecue, Halal
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#5. The Alley Deck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4120 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#4. Buck-N-Dinks BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Detroit, MI 48127
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Caterers
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#3. 313 Curbside Eatery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Detroit, MI 48226
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Burgers
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#2. T-Mo's BBQ Pit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 7401 W Mcnichols Detroit, MI 48221
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue, Southern
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#1. Delray Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 600 S Solvay Detroit, MI 48209
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Desserts
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