SLOWS BAR BQ
2138 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216 Directions
Since 2005
Here’s The Deal:
Slows Bar BQ is one of Detroit's most famous BBQ restaurants.
The restaurant specializes in serving slow-cooked meats paired with hearty sides and craft beers aplenty in a cozy, rustic space. Slows offers a wide variety of catering services throughout SE Michigan and the greater Grand Rapids region. The restaurant is recently expanded catering into Lansing city. They can provide traditional table service or fixed menu family-style. Slows Bar BQ offers complete-catering service, hot or cold bulk food pickup, a food truck, bar service, and their own event spaces. They sell beer, wine, and liquor at the Slows Bar Bq. They offer 100% biodegradable paper goods and cutlery for an extra charge. Get all of your slows favorites at their flagship location on Michigan Avenue in Corktown, Detroit.
SPECIALTY:
Brisket Coney Fries, Chili Nachos, Brisket, Chicken Deluxe, Burgers, Pulled Pork Enchilada, BBQ Fried Rice, Bacon Deluxe, Beans, Fresh Fries, Chicken Wings, Crispy Coleslaw, Harlem Potato Salad, Chopped Salad, Wings, Pulled Chicken Cheesesteak, Pit Plates, Fried Green Tomatoes, Homemade Sides, Pork, Beverages & Pork Porto Sandwich
Price: The Sandwiches Starts from $6
The Barbecue Starts from $6
Sides Starts from $3.95
Sweet Things Starts from $7
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RED SMOKE BARBECUE
573 Monroe Street, Detroit, MI 48226 Directions
Since 2010
Here’s The Deal:
Red Smoke Barbecue offers hickory and applewood-smoked meats and Michigan draft brews in a restored historic building. The restaurant specializes in slow-cooked pork, brisket, chicken, and ribs. Red Smoke Barbecue can accommodate a larger group of 99 people. Their smoked meats are sold by the pound, and the sides and sauces are sold by pints, quarts, and half pans. At here, guests can choose from more than 12 sides, including black-eyed peas with spinach over rice. Red Smoke offers all Michigan draft suds and a full bar on each level. Their family-size portions of smoked meats, sides, and sauces are prepared for pick-up or delivery for an event off-premises. Reservations are recommended for parties of 8 or more. The party room is available at the Red Smoke Barbecue. Carry-out is available for pick-up and delivery.
SPECIALTY:
Roasted Poblano, Michigan Cherry Molasses, Carolina Tang, Bourbon Spice, Naked Wings, Jerk Wings, Crispy Chicken Quesadilla Roll, Cajun Fish Bites, House-Made BBQ Potato Chips, Pulled Pork Nachos, Loaded Brisket Fries, Redsmoke Southern Style Gumbo, Carolina Back Ribs, St. Louis Spare Ribs, Apple Smoked Natural Chicken & Pulled Pork Platter
Price: Pitmaster Starters Starts from $3.99
Soup Starts from $3.99
Salad Starts from $4.99
Pit Smoked Plates & Combos Starts from $14.99
Pit Smoked Combos Starts from $19.99
Soup Starts from $3.99
Salad Starts from $4.99
Pit Smoked Plates & Combos Starts from $14.99
Pit Smoked Combos Starts from $19.99
Sides Starts from $4.99
Savory Pit Sandwiches Starts from $11.99
Red Smoke Barbecue has all the Earmarks of Winner by Detroit News - Detroit's Best Ribs 2013
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PARKS OLD STYLE BAR-B-Q
7444 Beaubien Street, Detroit, MI 48202 Directions
Since 1964
Here’s The Deal:
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q is a relaxed, authentic BBQ joint that offers BBQ rib tips, chicken, and a hearty selection of sides in its spacious dining room. It was founded by Edward "Terry" Parks and Verna Parks in May 1964. Terry Parks is a former postal worker and entrepreneur, and Verna Parks is a Detroit Public Schools counselor as a sole proprietorship. Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q is a barbecue destination spot and an iconic fixture in Detroit's North End community. From smoked meats to lunch specials dishes, their menu has something special for everyone's tats buds. Finish your meals with their delicious assorted cakes, sweet potato pie, and peach cobbler desserts.
SPECIALTY:
Rib Plate, Pork Ribs, Smoked Sausage, Jalapeno Sausage, Sausage Plate, Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef, Turkey, Salami Plate, Chopped Beef, Sandwiches, Chicken Baskets, Potato Chips, Cheese, Chopped BBQ and Wings, Pork Loin Plate, Potato Salad, Brisket Tacos, Cole Slaw, Pulled Pork Tacos, Desserts, Drinks, Beverages & Potato Salad
Price: Meat and Bread only Starts from $5.99
Sides Starts from $1.79
Lunch Specials Starts from $12.49
Dinners Starts from $11.59
Desserts Starts from $4.19