We have 4 verified barbecue restaurants in Detroit, MI, ranked using Google ratings, review volume and how complete each listing is. Their average Google rating is 4.3 across 5,118 reviews. Royal Barbecue Pizza, T-Mo’s BBQ Pit (Chicken & Ribs) and Southern Smokehouse rank highest right now. 1 is open at the moment.
4.5(2,573)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2573 reviews (Google rating)
Barbecue · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Royal Barbecue Pizza is a counter-service BBQ joint at 5844 Mt Elliott St in Detroit, MI. Its menu includes pizza, burgers and barbecue ribs, alongside comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, coffee and dessert. Lunch and dinner are popular uses, and late-night food is also available. The setting is described as casual, cozy and quiet, with options for solo diners, groups and families. Children are welcome, and a children’s menu is offered.
Customers can dine in, order takeout, use the drive-thru or choose delivery, including no-contact delivery. Catering is available, but the restaurant does not accept reservations. Free parking is offered both in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Royal Barbecue Pizza has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 2,573 reviews.
4.4(147)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 147 reviews (Google rating)
Barbecue · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
T-Mo’s BBQ Pit (Chicken & Ribs) is a casual barbecue joint at 7401 W McNichols Rd in Detroit, MI. Its Google description, “Home of the Smoked Wings,” puts smoked wings at the center of its identity. The business lists comfort food and quick bites among its offerings, with lunch, dinner, and dessert available. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 147 reviews and a listed price level of 2.
Lunch, dinner, and solo dining are listed among its popular uses. Customers can dine in, order takeout, or use delivery, and catering is also available. The restaurant does not accept reservations or offer table service. Free street parking is listed, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Those service options give customers a choice between eating on site and getting food to go.
4.1(2,109)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 2109 reviews (Google rating)
Barbecue · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Southern Smokehouse is a BBQ joint at 14340 W McNichols Rd in Detroit, MI, described as a no-frills takeout spot serving classic Southern soul food. Mac ’n’ cheese and fried pork chops are among the named dishes, and the offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, and dessert. Lunch and dinner are both served and listed as popular times to visit. The setting is casual, with counter service rather than table service.
Takeout, delivery, and catering are available. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating and a restroom are not listed as available. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted; reservations are not. Southern Smokehouse has a Google rating of 4.1 from 2,109 reviews.
4.1(289)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 289 reviews (Google rating)
Barbecue · $
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
Lee's Texas Style Bar-B-Q is a Black-owned barbecue joint at 14001 Fenkell Ave in Detroit, MI. The casual, counter-service business serves comfort food for lunch and dinner, with takeout, catering, and dessert available. Its listing identifies it as a local specialty and a popular choice for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. It also welcomes children and is listed as an option for a quick bite. Google reviewers give it a 4.1 rating across 289 reviews.
For visitors, practical details include free street parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and payment by credit or debit card. The business does not accept reservations or provide table service, delivery, or a restroom. Those planning a visit should also note the distinction in its Google description: Lee's Texas Style Bar-B-Q is not affiliated with Lee's Texas Style Next Generation, the food truck.
How many barbecue restaurants are there in Detroit, MI?
Our directory lists 4 verified barbecue restaurants in Detroit, MI. The current top three are Royal Barbecue Pizza, T-Mo’s BBQ Pit (Chicken & Ribs) and Southern Smokehouse.
Which of these has the highest Google rating?
Royal Barbecue Pizza holds the highest Google rating in this list at 4.5 from 2,573 Google reviews.
Do they offer takeout or delivery?
4 list takeout and 3 list delivery, according to the information published on their Google listings.
How expensive are they?
Google price levels are published for 4 of them: 1 at $, 3 at $$.
