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Slows Bar BQ - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
Slows Bar BQ - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
Slows Bar BQ - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
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SLOWS BAR BQ

(5.0 Score)
2138 Michigan Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48216 Directions

Since 2005

Specialty:

✓ Smoked Brisket Egg Rolls ✓ Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips Appetizer ✓ Traditional Wings ✓ Pick Combo ✓ Baby & Meat Combo ✓ Baby & Meats Combo ✓ St. Louis-Style Spareribs ✓ Baby Back Ribs ✓ Baby & St. Louis Combo ✓ Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich ✓ Dave's Favorite Burger ✓ Iris' Comeback Chicken Sandwich ✓ BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Cajun Chicken Sandwich ✓ Smokehouse Grilled Cheese ✓ Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich ✓ Ultimate Burger ✓ Hickory Chicken Sandwich ✓ Canned Soda ✓ Gallon Beverages ✓ Red Bull ✓ Condiment Set ✓ Utensil Set ✓ Whole Country Apple Pie ✓ Dave's Double Chocolate Cupcake ✓ Kids' Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips ✓ Whole Lemon Supreme Pie

"Slows Bar BQ is known for their tasty slow-cooked meats and a great selection of beers. You can book it for special events like engagement parties, holiday dinners, business meetings, or dinner parties. The restaurant has been featured on TV and in many magazines. Slows Bar BQ has Corktown, a private room for up to 40 guests, ideal for rehearsal dinners and work events. Slows Bar BQ also offers catering in the city. You can choose regular table service or a family-style meal. If you're eco-friendly, they offer biodegradable plates and utensils for an extra cost. Their Smoked Chicken features hickory-smoked bone-in Amish chicken legs and thighs. Gift Cards are also available.

2026 Update: Slows Bar BQ also features various amenities like High chairs, Free street parking and wheelchair accessibility for the comfort of guests."

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Price:

Starters
Slows Pork Rinds $6.00
Slows BBQ Wings $16.00
Brisket Enchiladas $10.00
The Big BBQ Sampler $59.00
Slows Chili Cheese Fries $12.00
Shawarma Spiced Street Corn $13.00
Salads
Slows Caesar Small $6.00
Slows Caesar Large $10.00
Smoked Salmon Salad $17.00
Sandwiches
The Reason $15.00
The Genius $15.00
Slows Special Purpose $17.00
The Yardbird $16.00
The Colonel $17.00
Combos
The Big Three $27.00
Deuces $19.00
The Favorite $32.00
It's Legit $22.00
Combo Sides
Pit Smoked Baked Beans $3.00
Sweet Mash $3.00
Half Order Waffle Fries $3.00
Coleslaw $3.00
Slows Potato Salad $3.00
Stewed Okra $3.00
Mom's Green Beans $3.00
The Barbecue
Baby Back Ribs Half Slab $18.00
Baby Back Ribs Full Slab $34.00
St. Louis Style Spare Ribs Half Slab $16.00

Discount:

Slow Smoked 10OZ Prime Rib only for $42.00

Contact:

(313) 962-9828 (313) 963-9891

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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Royal Barbecue Pizza - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
Royal Barbecue Pizza - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
Royal Barbecue Pizza - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
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ROYAL BARBECUE PIZZA

(4.9 Score)
5844 Mount Elliott Street,
Detroit, MI 48211 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Margherita Pizza ✓ Vegetarian Pizza ✓ Greek Pizza ✓ Seafood Pizza ✓ Pulled Pork Pizza ✓ XL Pizza With Topping ✓ Wings Dings ✓ Jumbo Shrimp Only ✓ Whole Wings ✓ Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips ✓ Cheese Sticks ✓ Jalapeno Poppers ✓ Fried Mushrooms ✓ Onion Rings ✓ Clams ✓ Grilled Chicken Breast ✓ Soup Dinner Salad And Bread Sticks ✓ Grilled Chicken Salad ✓ Strawberry Chicken Salad ✓ Seafood Salad ✓ Salmon Salad ✓ Cobb Salad ✓ Royal Chef’s Salad ✓ Royal Greek Chicken Salad ✓ Grilled Chicken Walnut Apple Salad ✓ Lg Chicken Salad ✓ Spinach Salad ✓ Antipasto Salad ✓ Tossed Salad ✓ Shrimp Salad ✓ Tuna Salad ✓ Mac & Cheese ✓ Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo ✓ Steak And Chicken Alfredo

"Royal Barbecue Pizza serves pizza, burgers, BBQ ribs, and more. They use the best ingredients in every dish. If you like veggies, try their vegetarian pizza with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mild peppers, black olives, and mozzarella. Start your meal with tasty appetizers like wings, cheese sticks, jalapeño poppers, or onion rings. Finish with a sweet dessert like cheesecake or banana pudding. Their Southern Breaded Pork Chops are hand-coated in breading, then topped with homemade gravy and grilled onions. They come with breadsticks and two sides. You order at the counter, and they also have a drive-thru and delivery.

2026 Update: Whether you're dining in, driving through, or ordering delivery, Royal Barbecue Pizza is here to serve up flavor and quality with every meal."

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Price:

House Favorites
Meat Lover's Pizza $16.00
Supreme Pizza $16.00
Wings Dings $9.00
Royale Triple Decker $25.00
Hamburger $13.00
Lasagna $21.00
10 Pc Dark Chicken $23.00
Popular Items
Kool-Aid $2.00
Chicken Alfredo Large $24.00
Whole Slab Bbq Rib Dinner $36.00
Cake $6.00
Mac & Cheese $6.00
Fresh Whole Wings Only $17.00
Half Slab Bbq Rib Dinner $22.00
French Fries $6.00
Rib Tip Dinner $16.00
Whole Wing Dinner $12.00
Royal Premium Pizza
Cheese Round Pizza $11.00
Royal Specialty Pizza
Meat Lover's Pizza $16.00
Supreme Pizza $16.00
Chicken Bbq Pizza $15.00
Hawaiian Pizza $15.00
Spinach & Chicken Pizza $19.00
Chicken Alfredo Pizza $22.00
Chicken Margherita Pizza $18.00
Vegetarian Pizza $17.00
Greek Pizza $17.00
Seafood Pizza $18.00
Pulled Pork Pizza $18.00

Discount:

10% Off on Online Only

Contact:

(313) 923-2222 (313) 241-9650

Mon-Sat: 10am - 11pm
Sun: 10am - 9pm

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Uptown BBQ - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
Uptown BBQ - Detroit, MI Barbecue Restaurants
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UPTOWN BBQ

(4.9 Score)
15700 Livernois,
Detroit, MI 48238 Directions

Since 1988

Specialty:

✓ BBQ Chicken ✓ Smothered Pork Chop ✓ Large End ✓ Fried Pork Chop ✓ Whole Slab ✓ Rib Tips ✓ Baked Chicken ✓ Fried Turkey Wing ✓ Baked Turkey Wing ✓ Small End ✓ Snack ✓ Whole Wings ✓ Macaroni & Cheese ✓ Turkey Cornbread Dressing ✓ Candied Yam ✓ Fries ✓ Green Beans ✓ Collard Greens ✓ Baked Beans ✓ Black Eyed Peas ✓ BBQ Fries ✓ Coleslaw ✓ Corn Bread Muffin ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Fried Corn ✓ Chicken & Shrimp Dinner ✓ Fish & Shrimp Dinner ✓ Catfish ✓ Pepsi ✓ Starry ✓ Life Water ✓ Pink Lemonade ✓ Pepsi Zero ✓ Mountain Dew ✓ Ginger Ale ✓ Brisk Tea

“2026 Update: Uptown BBQ is a soul-food cafe that is committed to serving ribs, chicken, shrimp & sides in a bare-bones setting. The restaurant provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all their guest to enjoy a diverse array of dishes. You can also enjoy their small plates, late-night food, comfort food and quick bites. Uptown BBQ also provides catering services for various special occasions. The restaurant also features various facilities, including a wheelchair-accessible car park and free street parking. Delivery and Takeaway options are also available. Uptown BBQ accepts debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments. ”

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Price:

Soul Food - Meat Only
BBQ Chicken (12) $15.00
Smothered Pork Chop (2 Chops) $15.00
Large End (12) $20.70
Fried Pork Chop (2 Chops) $14.00
Whole Slab $34.50
Rib Tips (Pint) $18.50
Baked Chicken (12) $14.50
Fried Turkey Wing $17.50
Baked Turkey Wing $17.50
Small End (12) $21.80
Snack (4 Bones) $13.80
Whole Wings $14.00
Combo Meals
Chicken & Shrimp Dinner $25.00
Fish & Shrimp Dinner $25.00
Rib & Shrimp Dinner $28.50
Smothered Pork Chop (2 Chops) Dinner $20.50
Rib Tips (Pint) Dinner $24.00
Fried Pork Chop (2 Chops) Dinner $20.50
Fried Turkey Wing Dinner $23.00
Baked Turkey Wing Dinner $23.00
Whole Slab Dinner $43.00
Large End (12) Dinner $26.50
Small End (12) Dinner $27.50
Sides
Macaroni & Cheese $6.00
Turkey Cornbread Dressing $6.00
Candied Yam $6.00
Green Beans $6.00

Contact:

(313) 861-7590

Mon-Sun: 11am - 12am

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SLOWS BAR BQ REVIEWS

This place was fantastic! Went here on a Saturday night and sat outside. Service was lovely. We ordered the Amish chicken as an appetizer and that was a great idea. It was wonderful! The smoked flavor and the juicy chicken was outstanding. I HIGHLY recommend the CARROT CAKE for dessert. It was better than most bakeries and they make this in house! I have been craving it ever since. The American Dream sandwich was FANTASTIC. It had bacon, cheese, brisket and Texas BBQ sauce. It came together beautifully. I will get this exact sandwich again and the carrot cake next time I’m back. My friend got the Yardbird and he said it was excellent. Definitely recommend this place!!

We were in Detroit for a baseball game and we met some friends here. Wow! What a great meal. Everyone cleaned their plates. The burnt ends were fantastic and the brisket was a hit. The restaurant is clean and roomy. I will definitely be going back. The front door is a bit of a puzzle. I've included a picture. Four stars!!!

Excellent restaurant. I tried each of the sauces on my Yardbird sandwich. All were wonderful. The coleslaw was a nice mix of sweet and sour.

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ROYAL BARBECUE PIZZA REVIEWS

Joanna is the reason why I will be coming back. It was my first time here, hospitality, professionalism and courtesy was awesome. Can't wait to try the food. You have the right person working the. Register, joanne was very professional, very pleasant, my wife's crazy about her.

I ordered the shrimp Alfredo it was super good and flavorful. Full of shrimp and chicken, and the Alfredo sauce was perfect. The service was excellent, we got a home delivery. Came pretty quick and food still hot! Thank you! I highly recommend this place!!

Been going here for over 10 years and never been unsatisfied. Food is great and the staff treats you like family. Definitely recommend if you’re hungry as there is an variety of foods to choose from.

UPTOWN BBQ REVIEWS

I absolutely love uptown I’m a chef so when I don’t feel like cooking myself uptown soul food is the BEST in Michigan Hands down!!!!!!!! Stop WHAT YALL DOING AND COME GET YOU SOME DIVINE SOUL FOOD.

Ordered my food today. Waited 40 minutes for my order. The young lady at register ask me what I ordered and wanted to retake our order after the older lady had already taken our order.

I've been going to Uptown Ribs for over 2 decades and they never let me down with all of their food. The ribs and tips, turkey and chicken meals are delicious. And don't get me started on all the tasty sides.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SLOWS BAR BQ Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Experience: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 23.6K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROYAL BARBECUE PIZZA Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.6K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

UPTOWN BBQ Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.6K: 10