The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan — 2026

We compared all 591 BBQ joints in Michigan on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Nunns Bar-B-Que RestaurantDetroit Ribs

(313) 893-7210 Website View listing

#2 · Jayell Smoke House BBQRomeo Smokehouse

(586) 372-7050 Website View listing

#3 · PRIMOS BBQCadillac

(231) 779-1575 Website View listing

#4 · Union Station SmokehouseDurand Smokehouse

(989) 932-6191 Website View listing

#5 · Smoke and Porter Public HouseTraverse City

(231) 642-5020 Website View listing

#6 · O.T.'s Up-N Smoke BBQBattle Creek

(269) 963-7777 Website View listing

#7 · Jake & Jill's BBQGaylord

(989) 448-8672 Website View listing

#8 · The Farm at BloomingdaleBloomingdale

(269) 944-9589 Website View listing

#9 · On the Rocks Smoke House & Tiki BarClay Township Smokehouse

(586) 210-7625 Website View listing

#10 · Finley's Grill & SmokehouseBattle Creek RibsSmokehouse

(269) 968-3938 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.