Uptown BBQ & Soulfood

3.8(3,041)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 3041 reviews (Google rating)Bar$ University District
Closed · opens 11:00 AM

Quick facts

Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is a bar at 15700 Livernois in Detroit, MI, open daily from 11:00 AM. Call +1313-861-7590 for details.

Address
15700 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238
Phone
+1313-861-7590
Hours today
11:00 AM – 10:00 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.

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 reviewers say elsewhere

  • “My family purchase barbecue chicken and rib the chicken was good but again the rib was tough again hard to chew we are getting tried of spending our money on rib what type of meat is that experience this last month tough rib so now we g…”

    — Robin Tuner, September 7, 2026 · google

  • “I haven't been to uptown in years but I don't know what changed but whatever did it's not for the better. I just ordered today I got a rib tip dinner the box was full of Bones and sauce there was barely any meat on the bones and the meat…”

    — Desiree Lipscomb, August 21, 2026 · google

  • “I am so disappointed. I bragged about this place for years. Now, I need to find me a new barbecue spot the dressing was not good, yams not good, peach cobbler not good. I ordered the rib snack dinner there was no meat on the bone. This …”

    — Ree R, August 11, 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 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 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 +1313-861-7590.