Uptown BBQ & Soulfood

3.8(3,052)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 3052 reviews (Google rating)Bar$ University District
Open now · closes 10 PM

Quick facts

Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is a bar at 15700 Livernois in Detroit, MI, open daily 11 AM–10 PM. Call (313) 861-7590 for details.

Address
15700 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238
Phone
(313) 861-7590
Hours today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$

About Uptown BBQ & Soulfood

Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is a soul-food cafe and BBQ joint at 15700 Livernois in Detroit, MI. Its menu includes ribs, chicken, shrimp and sides, with comfort food, small plates and dessert among the offerings. The setting is bare-bones and casual, and service is at the counter rather than at the table. Lunch and dinner are popular meal times, and late-night food is also available. The business is listed as popular with students and tourists.

Takeout, delivery and catering are available. Expect a wait, and note that reservations are not accepted. Parking options include free street parking, free and paid parking lots, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Wheelchair-accessible seating and a restroom are not available, which may affect plans for an on-site meal. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Uptown BBQ & Soulfood has a Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 3,041 reviews.

Around Uptown BBQ & Soulfood in Detroit, MI

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Known for

  • Ribs, chicken, shrimp and soul-food sides
  • Casual, bare-bones counter service
  • Lunch, dinner and late-night food
  • Takeout, delivery and catering

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • ribs

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I'm leaving this comment about Uptown BBQ the owner is HORRIBLE!! I was in there on Thursday evening oder the wing dinner used my cash app card to pay for my order and was told that it didn't go through but it did the transaction came …”

    — Doris Pernell, October 9, 2026 · google

  • “So today I go to the establishment and it says that they open at 11 AM. I get here at 11:30 wasting my gas to get here and they tell me that they’re not open until 12pm. So I waited to see someone to ask them. Why does it say that they o…”

    — jonice eberhart, October 5, 2026 · google

  • “I spent 78 dollars on 3 beef ribs meal.My greens was nasty it had sweet potatoe pieces in my greens it had a smell to them . I will not return my beef ribs was dry”

    — Tamica Turner, October 3, 2026 · google

  • “I ordered a baked wing dinner. It was one left with rest of the other meats. I saw it was dried out like it been in the air to long, so I asked for another, first it wasn’t available, then it became available but it was very tough. I cou…”

    — Rio Johnson, September 28, 2026 · google

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Uptown BBQ & Soulfood — frequently asked

Is Uptown BBQ & Soulfood open on Mondays?
Yes — Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is open Monday, 11 AM–10 PM.
Where is Uptown BBQ & Soulfood?
Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is at 15700 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238.
How expensive is Uptown BBQ & Soulfood?
Google lists Uptown BBQ & Soulfood in the $ price range for bars in Detroit, MI.
What is the phone number for Uptown BBQ & Soulfood?
You can reach Uptown BBQ & Soulfood on (313) 861-7590.

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