Across Michigan, of the 591 BBQ joints we list, 555 give a phone number and 346 have a website. 33 are branches of national chains — Dickey's Barbecue Pit (18), Famous Dave's (10), Mission BBQ (4); the remaining 558 are independent. By what they offer: 109 serve ribs, 75 are smokehouses, 57 serve brisket. Most often named on their own websites: dine-in service (23), offers catering (22) and allergen information (12). The longest-running is US 31 Bar-B-Q, in business since 1939. 16 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 BBQ joints in Michigan
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Nunns Bar-B-Que RestaurantDetroit
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2Jayell Smoke House BBQRomeo
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3PRIMOS BBQCadillac
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4Union Station SmokehouseDurand
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5Smoke and Porter Public HouseTraverse City
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6O.T.'s Up-N Smoke BBQBattle Creek
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7Jake & Jill's BBQGaylord
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8The Farm at BloomingdaleBloomingdale
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9On the Rocks Smoke House & Tiki BarClay Township
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10Finley's Grill & SmokehouseBattle Creek
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single BBQ joint are listed further down this page.
- Detroit44
- Flint19
- Grand Rapids15
- Lansing13
- Ann Arbor10
- Kalamazoo9
- Livonia9
- Saginaw9
- Benton Harbor8
- Niles8
- Southfield8
- Farmington Hills7
- Traverse City7
- Troy7
- Battle Creek6
- Portage6
- Sterling Heights6
- Gaylord5
- Holland5
- Jackson5
- Lake Orion5
- Midland5
- Clinton Township4
- Eastpointe4
- Fenton4
- Ferndale4
- Ludington4
- Madison Heights4
- Muskegon4
- Pontiac4
- Port Huron4
- Roseville4
- Waterford4
Other towns in Michigan
One BBQ joint each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Saladino SmokeAda
758 Adaway Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301
Since 2010
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Jake's Smokehouse Southwest BbqAdrian
1225 N Main St, Adrian, MI 49221-1722
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Jakes' SmokehouseAdrian
1567 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221-1213
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Big E’s Bar-B-QueAlbion
F Dr N, Albion, MI 49224, United States, Albion, MI 49224
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Rudy's Broasted Chicken & RibAllen Park
8250 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101-1402
Since 1980
Locally owned
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Betty Kaye's SmokehouseAllendale
6370 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
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RootsAlmont
107 S Main St, Almont, MI 48003
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Thumper's Roadside BBQAlpena
129 Catherine St, Alpena, MI 49707-2940
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Hacienda BBQAlto
9327 Wingeier Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302-9614
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Willows Cafe & Boons BBQAtlanta
12429 State St, Atlanta, MI 49709-9635
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Jacks roadside BBQ SmokehouseAuburn Hills
10816 Dixie hwy, Auburn Hills, MI 48348
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Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and GrillAuburn Hills
4698 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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Smokey Bones BBQBarryton
17809 30th Ave, Barryton, MI 49305
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That Guys BBQBay City
1590 S Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
Family-owned
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Bare Bones BBQBay City
807 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
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BarquebcBay City
818 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
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Chef2U BBQBellaire
106 E Cayuga St, Bellaire, MI 49615
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Hill District by North PierBenton Twp
107 Higman Park Rd, Benton Twp, MI 49022
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Slows Bar Bq BerkleyBerkley
3087 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
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Hogger'sBerkley
2959 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
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The Farm at BloomingdaleBloomingdale
42520 CR-380, Bloomingdale, MI 49026-9791
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Smokin Joes Bar B QBoyne City
1315 Boyne Ave, Boyne City, MI 49712
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The Whi-Ski InnBoyne Falls
2670 US-131, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
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Hickory BBQ & GrillBrighton
8639 Heathersett Dr, Brighton, MI 48114
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PB&J's BBQBrooklyn
124 Irwin St, Brooklyn, MI 49230
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Rusty Saw NorthBrutus
3459 S US Highway 31, Brutus, MI 49716
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WheatberryBuchanan
15212 N Red Bud Trl, Buchanan, MI 49107
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Charlie's Smokin Bar BqBurton
4021 E Atherton Rd, Burton, MI 48519
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Hosea's Smokin MeatsBurton
3199 E Hemphill Rd, Burton, MI 48529-1434
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PRIMOS BBQCadillac
916 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI 49601
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Oskar ScotsCaledonia
3555 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316-7942
Family-owned
Offers catering
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Butcher Block SocialCaledonia
9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
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Smoke On The Water BbqCaledonia
4474 Kalamazoo Dr, Caledonia, MI 49316-9618
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BizMak's Yooper-QueCalumet
339 5th St, Calumet, MI 49913-1501
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Heat'n Sweep of PlymouthCanton
8545 N Lilley Rd, Canton, MI 48187
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JB's SmokehouseCanton
225 S Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188
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Whiskey Jacks BBQCarleton
8989 Exeter Rd, Carleton, MI 48117-9350
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Sheena Barnes B-B-Que BonesCarleton
29590 Sumpter Rd, Carleton, MI 48117
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Kretzschy's CaroCaro
157 N State St, Caro, MI 48723
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Shakey's on the Road Grill and CateringCaro
2660 W Deckerville Rd, Caro, MI 48723-9663
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O’Neals SmokeHouseCassopolis
525 S Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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Hill's Bang'n BBQCassopolis
Cassopolis, MI
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SOW - Smoke On The WaterCharlevoix
103 Park Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Family-owned
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Pigs Eatin' RibsCharlevoix
1530 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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The Whistlepig BBQCharlotte
501 N Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813
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Chase Creek SmokehouseChase
7143 S Depot St, Chase, MI 49623
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Smokehouse 52 BBQChelsea
125 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Dynamite Pizza & BarbequeChesterfield
47240 Jefferson Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48047
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Jayell Smoke HouseChesterfield
48712 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051
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Twisted Street BbqChesterfield
48712 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051-2675
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Chicken Shack ChesterfieldChesterfield Twp
31880 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
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Lake Superior Smokehouse BrewpubChocolay Twp
200 W Main St, Chocolay Twp, MI 49855
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Dairy PhilClare
1131 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
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Union WoodshopClarkston
18 S Main St, Clarkston, MI 48346
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Fat Beagle BBQClarkston
9494 Westwood Cir, Clarkston, MI 48348
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Kevlar BbqClarkston
Clarkston, MI
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Woodpile BBQ ShackClawson
303 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017
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House Of BarbecueClawson
220 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017-2065
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On the Rocks Smoke House & Tiki BarClay Township
7479 Dyke Rd, Clay Township, MI 48001
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Bowman's BBQ & Meat MarketClimax
14377 E On Ave, Climax, MI 49034
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Bowman's Processing & Barbecuing, IncClimax
14377 E On Ave, Climax, MI 49034-9744
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Pj & J'S BbqClinton
2751 W Michigan Ave, Clinton, MI 49236-9692
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Bad Brads BBQClinton Twp
36845 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Twp, MI 48035
Since 2009
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Dickey's Barbecue PitColdwater
445 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
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Charlie's Pride BbqColdwater
511 W Chicago Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036-9300
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Dickey's Barbecue PitCommerce Township
4825 Carroll Lk Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
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The Meat ShopCommerce Township
507 W Commerce Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
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The Grilling CompanyComstock Park
4640 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49306
Offers catering
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One Eyed Pete'sCoopersville
1275 W Randall St, Coopersville, MI 49404
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Ms Piggie's BBQCoopersville
511 68th Ave N, Coopersville, MI 49404
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Smokin' Johnny V'sCorunna
446 E McNeil St, Corunna, MI 48817
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Curious PigCrystal Falls
117 S 5th St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
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Tally Ho BBQCurtis
W17298 Main St, Curtis, MI 49820-9659
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Jack’s Roadside BBQ Bar and GrillDavisburg
10816 Dixie Hwy, Davisburg, MI 48350
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Westpoint BbqDearborn
25301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
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Big Red's BBQ PitDearborn
720 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
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Noah's SmokehouseDearborn
940 Monroe St, Dearborn, MI 48124-2310
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The Boneyard Bar-B-QDearborn Heights
7010 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Since 1972
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Aljoom's BBQDearborn Heights
8606 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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AB's Amazing RibsDearborn Heights
27310 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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The Smoke N' Pig BBQDelta Twp
908 Elmwood Rd, Delta Twp, MI 48917
Since 2016
Family-owned
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Hotel Hickman Chuckwagon BbqDexter
8050 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130-1028
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Porters SmokehouseDorr
2614 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI 49323
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Porters SmokehouseDorr
2614 142nd Ave Ste A, Dorr, MI 49323-8501
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Oak and Ash BBQDowagiac
109 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Johnny's BBQDrummond
34517 E Johnswood Rd, Drummond, MI 49726
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Dickey's Barbecue PitDundee
102 Cabelas Blvd E, Dundee, MI 48131-9424
Since 1941
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Union Station SmokehouseDurand
205 E Main St, Durand, MI 48429
Family-owned
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Smokin Joes Bar B QEast Jordan
East Jordan, MI
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Bbq Land Mi 火串燒East Lansing
4790 S Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823-5391
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Route 23 BBQEast Tawas
1626 S U.S. 23, East Tawas, MI 48730
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Tawas Point GrilleEast Tawas
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
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Flannigan's GoatElk Rapids
211 Industrial Park, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
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Clyde's PitElsie
4222 N Upton Rd, Elsie, MI 48831-9726
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Big R's Hogs & DogsFarwell
1876 W Ludington Dr, Farwell, MI 48622
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Smoke'N Joe's BBQFennville
498 N Maple, Fennville, MI 49408-8425
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Beale St. Smokehouse BBQFenton, MI, US
2461 North Rd., Fenton, MI, US, MI 48430
Since 2006
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Elis Smokehouse DeliFlushing
8474 W Mount Morris Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
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Homeboy BarbequeFlushing
9238 Beecher Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
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Wardo's BbqFlushing
317 N Seymour Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
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Lakeshore SmokehouseFort Gratiot Township
7269 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059
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Smoke Daddy Smoke HouseFowlerville
590 S Grand Ave, Fowlerville, MI 48836
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Slo' Bones BBQ SmokehausFrankenmuth
175 E Jefferson St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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Dinghy's Restaurant & BarFrankfort
415 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Outlaw Smoke BBQFraser
32046 Groesbeck Hwy, Fraser, MI 48026
Since 2018
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BEAR DEN BBQ- The EvergreenFremont Twp
13955 Swan Creek Rd, Fremont Twp, MI 48626
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Golden Feather BbqGarden City
29633 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135-2366
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Joe Mamma's BBQGarden City
32515 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
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PIGS HEAD BBQGobles
N State St, Gobles, MI 49055
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Smoke & BarrelGolden Twp
591 N 18th Ave Suite 3, Golden Twp, MI 49436
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Backyard BarbecueGrand Blanc
2253 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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Dr. Rolf's BBQGrand Haven
17 S 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
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Crossroads BBQGrand Ledge
Bridge St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
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Sweet Racks and Smokin Butts BBQGrandville
2996 28th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418
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Rainbow GrillGrandville
4158 Chicago Dr SW Ste 1265, Grandville, MI 49418
Since 1946
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Famous Dave's Bar-B-QueGrandville
4505 Canal Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
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Down Home BBQGrant
3728 E 128th St, Grant, MI 49327-9324
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Rays BBQ Brews and BluesGrayling
204 Ingham St, Grayling, MI 49738
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Geneva SmokehouseGrayling
5800 Nelson A Miles Pkwy, Grayling, MI 49738
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Sully's BBQGrosse Ile Township
8537 Macomb St, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138
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Champs Rotisserie and SeafoodGrosse Pointe Woods
20515 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
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The Forge Food SmithHancock
787 Market St, Hancock, MI 49930
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They Say RestaurantHarper Woods
17810 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods, MI 48225
Since 2006
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Hometown Smokehouse BBQHarrison
565 N 1st St, Harrison, MI 48625
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Scooter's SmokehouseHarrison Twp
41480 Windmill St, Harrison Twp, MI 48045-5907
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T.N.B's Smokehouse +Harrisville
307 N State St, Harrisville, MI 48740
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Beale Street SmokehouseHartland
10051 Highland, Hartland, MI 48843
Since 2006
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Hallboy BarbequeHartland
2755 Arena Dr, Hartland, MI 48353
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Smoked Lotus BbqHazel Park
21509 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030-2247
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Boogie Barbeque And CateringHickory Corners
15450 S M 43 Hwy, Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9712
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Crackersnacks BBQHolly
3064 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442
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Mason Jar Holly's BBQHolly
3064 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442-1063
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Gravity Smokehouse Brew and QueHolt
2440 Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842-2104
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Famous Dave'sHolt
2457 Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842
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JIMS JOINT BBQHonor
10914 US-31, Honor, MI 49640
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Getty Up BBQHowell
921 Hadden Ave, Howell, MI 48843
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Allen K. Ryan's Chicken & RibsHowell
2584 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
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The Smoking TrollsHubbard Lake
6977 Madison St, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747-9681
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Johnny B's BarbequeHudsonville
5775 Balsam Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Since 2010
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Betty Kaye's SmokehouseHudsonville
6480 28th Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Betty Kaye's SmokehouseHudsonville
5221 Cherry Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Phyllis's Backyard BBQImlay City
546 N Cedar St, Imlay City, MI 48444
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Birdies TavernIndian River
3301 Chippewa Beach Rd, Indian River, MI 49749-9750
Locally owned
Offers catering
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Big Oak BBQ & Ice CreamIndian River
5233 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749
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Bbq CentralInkster
1549 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI 48141-1633
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Bradley's Pub & GrilleInterlochen
10586 US-31, Interlochen, MI 49643
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Papa & Ooma's BBQ and CateringIonia
260 S Dexter St, Ionia, MI 48846
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Big Tex BBQIra Twp
8874 Dixie Hwy, Ira Twp, MI 48023
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Sliced &Stacked LLC.Iron Mountain
700 East blvd, Iron Mountain, MI 49802
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UP-N-Smoke Southern BBQIronwood
232 E Ayer St, Ironwood, MI 49938
Since 2020
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Bones BBQIthaca
101 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847
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Dickey's Barbecue PitJenison
420 Baldwin St, Jenison, MI 49428
Offers catering · Dine-in service · Allergen information
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Saucy Dog's BBQJonesville
212 E Chicago St, Jonesville, MI 49250
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R&B BBQKalkaska
224 S Cedar St, Kalkaska, MI 49646-5111
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J Bird Smoked MeatsKeego Harbor
1978 Cass Lake Rd, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Dine-in service
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City BarbequeKentwood
3050 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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BD's BBQ Food Truck and CateringKentwood
5610 Division Ave S #101, Kentwood, MI 49548
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The Well Diggers Watering Hole & Feed LotKinross Township
3047 M-80, Kinross Township, MI 49752
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Rustic Hog Barbecue Bar & GrillLake City
113 Main St, Lake City, MI 49651
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Frontier BBQLake City
104 N Main St, Lake City, MI 49651
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Kelly Joy's SmokehouseLakeport
7116 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeport, MI 48059-1940
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Woodchips BBQLapeer
315 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, MI 48446
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Maude's Alabama BBQ (Lapeer)Lapeer
1990 N Lapeer Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446
Family-owned
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Rib RackLathrup Village
28601 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
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Eddie Smokes BbqLathrup Village
27411 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
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Danz Smokin BBQLenox
36125 26 Mile Rd, Lenox, MI 48048
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Lake Elder Smoke House and GrillLincoln
4250 N Elder Trl, Lincoln, MI 48742-9516
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Zukin's Rib ShackLincoln Park
967 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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Steve White BBQLinden
11541 Koth Dr, Linden, MI 48451-9634
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Main Street BBQLowell
210 E Main St, Lowell, MI 49331
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Smokey Jose'sMackinac Island
7263 Main St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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Ice House BBQMackinac Island
6966 Main St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Dine-in service
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Bayside BBQ & BarMackinac Island
7463 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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Dickey's Barbecue PitMacomb
20755 Hall Rd, Macomb, MI 48044-4231
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Two Lakes TavernManitou Beach
110 Walnut St, Manitou Beach, MI 49253-9651
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Rollin' Smoke BBQMarcellus
55774 Miller Rd, Marcellus, MI 49067-9511
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Foxfire Fixin'sMarine City
7200 River Rd, Marine City, MI 48039
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Blue Water Barbecue Company, LLCMarine City
214 N Mary St, Marine City, MI 48039
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Royal Swine BBQMarshall
802 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068
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Charlie's Grill & BBQMarshall
924 W Hanover St, Marshall, MI 49068
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Smokey Jim's BbqMarysville
210 Huron Blvd, Marysville, MI 48040-1424
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Crossfire GrillMarysville
2080 River Rd, Marysville, MI 48040
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Around The Corner BBQMarysville
210 Huron Blvd, Marysville, MI 48040
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Jakes Smokin BBQMattawan
25427 Pershing Dr, Mattawan, MI 49071-9308
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2nd Hand Smoke BbqMattawan
24901 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071-7703
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Billy Bones BBQMears
5527 W Fox Rd, Mears, MI 49436-9551
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Sands RestaurantMears
8448 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI 49436-9679
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Smackies Gourmet BBQMecosta
8975 Buchanan Rd, Mecosta, MI 49332
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Cowboy UpMendon
22046 M 60, Mendon, MI 49072
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Main Street SmokehouseMendon
225 W Main St, Mendon, MI 49072
Locally owned
Dine-in service
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Pit Bros BarbecueMenominee
625 10th Ave, Menominee, MI 49858-3011
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Two Track BBQMerrill
4260 N Steel Rd, Merrill, MI 48637-9516
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B Dogs BBQMichigamme
64 Purple Rd, Michigamme, MI 49861
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iloverudysMichigan Center
4061 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI 49254-1029
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C’s Pizza & BBQMiddleville
11446 Chief Noonday Rd, Middleville, MI 49333
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Roy's BBQ & BurgersMilan
25 Wabash St, Milan, MI 48160
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Smoke StreetMilford
424 N Main St, Milford, MI 48381
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Village Pizza and BBQMilford
134 W Huron St, Milford, MI 48381
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Big Blue's Ribs And MoreMonroe
1559 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162
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Big Guys QMontague
9569 Walsh Rd, Montague, MI 49437
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