Blue Tractor Cook Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

1. Blue Tractor Cook Shop

8.1
423 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Scalf: Ribs and beef brisket are outstanding!

TR S.TR Schnaiter: Tractor twists are great! Got the combo platter with all four meats, brisket was my favorite followed by the chicken, then the ribs, and last the pulled pork.

Halley J.Halley JP: Pulled pork Mac and cheese, fish and chips- both amazing! Fries are a little sweet (or something?) and so good! Fried pickles - good but a bit too salty.

Sparks BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

2. Sparks BBQ

8.1
201 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Antonich: BBQ Sundae is the perfect walking around meal. 5+ Stars

Chris G.Chris Grenda: Get the big plates, there a little pricey but well worth every penny. The brisket is killer, the best I've ever had.

Kyle H.Kyle Harrison: The smashed potato appetizer hit the spot. It’s like a loaded BBQ baked potato. Get some BBQ sauce to add to it for that extra zing.

Poppycock's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

3. Poppycock's

8.5
128 E Front St (btw Cass & S Union), Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Sean K.Sean Kottke: Chicken, eggplant & brie soup is terrific. Also loved the pita chips with salsa, hummus & melted jarlsberg cheese. The chipotle honey brisket is to die for!

Mary Jo W.Mary Jo Wyville: Wow! Excellent meals of brisket, whitefish and a salad. You must get the pita chips for an appetizer!

Brad T.Brad Thies: Excellent food, great atmosphere, fun beer list. Very vegetarian friendly.

Bubba's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

4. Bubba's

8.9
428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Carly P.Carly Peyton: Pulled pork, veggie burger, portobello burger—with sweet potato tots! 👌

kristen l.kristen loper: Pulled pork and house made BBQ sauce stellar.

Tracey P.Tracey Peal: TATOR TOTS!!!! I love Tator Tots!

The Little Fleet is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

5. The Little Fleet

8.9
448 E Front St (Wellington), Traverse City, MI
Beer Garden · 22 tips and reviews

Jon A.Jon Alexander: We had pigs eating ribs, anchor and ez cheese all was amazing

Jordan Beck W.Jordan Beck Wagner: Awesome atmosphere and the food from the food trucks was amazing! I highly recommend it :)

Angie O.Angie O'Mara: Go see the bartender Jess, she's awesome!!!

Apache Trout Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

6. Apache Trout Grill

7.9
13671 SW Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Daniella B.Daniella Bell: The Baked Beans that come with the BBQ Ribs are fantastic!

Jim C.Jim Collins: Ribs and Salmon are amazing!!!!

Connie H.Connie Hunt: Delicious shrimp and lobster bisque, baked beans, pesto and bread! Yum and great atmosphere.

North Peak Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

7. North Peak Brewing Company

8.6
400 W Front St (Hall St), Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 96 tips and reviews

Rolf K.Rolf Koseck: Really good ribs and fish. Beer and wine very good. Wait staff friendly too.

Jess H.Jess Hedrick: Everything was great-beer, food, n service. Ribs were delish. My boyfriend got the hangar steak which was also very good.

Melissa N.Melissa Niernberg: Had the mussels appetizer, very good! Cool building, great atmosphere.

Frenchie's Famous is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

8. Frenchie's Famous

7.6
619 Randolph St (Division), Traverse City, MI
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews

Broad W.Broad Way: Pulled pork with cilantro and jalepeno slaw...best I ever had!!!!!

avery h.avery hung: Pulled pork with jalapeño and cilantro slaw...awesome. The French press coffee was very good as well.

Mark S.Mark Spence: Seats 12-15, cozy accommodations, unique customer service and amazing experience. All food made from scratch and prepared with care. Wish I was local.

The Green House Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

9. The Green House Cafe

7.7
W. Front St., Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Dustin K.Dustin Kilway: lemon blueberry muffin and the Pretzel pulled pork hot plate is the best! :-)

Kendra B.Kendra Bevier: Quesadilla with cheese, lobster, jalapeños, pineapple and mango salsa is absolutely delicious

Ben G.Ben Gembis: Try the eggs benedict and the lemon blueberry muffins

Georgina's is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

10. Georgina's

8.7
236 E Front St (Wellington St), Traverse City, MI
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Traverse City · 25 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kent: Just incredible! Let the chef do what he does. Made us the most amazing meals.

John S.John Stocki: Amazing food. Chef comes and talks to each and every guest and asks about their likes and creates some amazingly passionate food. I'll be back for sure and recommend many to try it as well!

Alexis C.Alexis Crossley: I'm so impressed. Traverse city's best ethnic food by far.

Oryana Natural Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

11. Oryana Natural Foods Market

9.2
260 E Tenth St, Traverse City, MI
Grocery Store · 14 tips and reviews

Todd S.Todd Springer: Vegan Peanut Tofu Wraps are super yummy and I am an omnivore

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: "Northern Michigan is lucky enough to have the largest cooperative food market in Michigan with a staff truly dedicated to service." Read more.

Kaylee E.Kaylee E.: Kids get a piece of fruit (apple, banana) for free when you buy groceries here!

Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

12. Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop

9.0
424 W Front St, Traverse City, MI
Sandwich Spot · 9 tips and reviews

Amber F.Amber Fischer: Love their sandwiches. Great selection of ethnic foods. Very cool store.

Stan P.Stan Pittman: Lovely vino selection.

Carly P.Carly Peyton: Leelanau ❤

Beacon Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

13. Beacon Lounge

8.3
300 E State St (in the Park Place Hotel), Traverse City, MI
Hotel Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Driverseat S.Driverseat SSM (Main): Usually great times. Piano player should be playing piano, not arts and crafts. Great cocktails though.

Mackenzee F.Mackenzee From Salon Verve: Dirty Gin Martinis....yum!

Dick T.Dick Traveling: 21 and up. Thank you!

Slabtown Cafe And Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

14. Slabtown Cafe And Burgers

8.9
826 W Front St (at Spruce St.), Traverse City, MI
Burger Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wolff: Olive burger was juicy, decadent, delicious!

Laramie B.Laramie Bates: Veggie Burger was fantastic and shake was pretty darn alright!

Cherry B.Cherry Buzz: Many great choices, but we recommend the Big Blue Burger (bacon & blue cheese stuffed into the patty) and the Rodeo Burger (bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce). Simple presentation, but sophisticated burgers.

The Workshop Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Traverse City.

15. The Workshop Brewing Company

8.5
221 Garland St Ste A, Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 31 tips and reviews

Craig H.Craig Hutcheon: Great craft beer and live music. Also a surprising family hang out spot.

Dave H.Dave H: Great brewery with a cool theme. Live music we saw there was great too. Pumpkin Saison FTW.

Justin L.Justin Locke: Solid beer and great seating. 10 lb and 20 lb IPA are awesome