Slows Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

1. Slows Bar-B-Q

9.0
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

Phoenix E.Phoenix Entertainment: Best BBQ in Detroit, hands down. Small place can get pretty crowded, be prepared for a wait! Read more.

Janet B.Janet B.: Pulled pork with slaw and mac n cheese is something I look forward to visiting home for!

MichaelMichael: Good barbeque and great portions! Sweet beer list too!

Redsmoke BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

2. Redsmoke BBQ

7.9
573 Monroe St, Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Greektown · 82 tips and reviews

Joy S.Joy Santiago: Great brisket, good catfish bites

Rolaine L.Rolaine Llanes: Corn break w/ crunchy sweet buttery top and made in iron skillets?! Totally not your momma's corn bread! Fresh squeezed lemonade, 4 bbq sauces to choose from - fave Mississippi Mudd! Get the brisket!

Reynaldo A.Reynaldo Agama: Swan was a great server and the food was FANTASTIC - we had the Carolina ribs, brisket, and the applewood chicken, all highly recommended!!

Sweetwater Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

3. Sweetwater Tavern

8.6
400 E Congress St, Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Bricktown · 107 tips and reviews

kensingt0nkensingt0n: Wings are awesome, ribs are good too. Get the full slab of ribs and get a dozen wings free.

Chris S.Chris Shade: Best wings and great ribs!

Collin G.Collin Gleason: Amazing food.. the wings are out of this world, the 'big pig' pulled pork sandwich is also delicious

Slows To Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

4. Slows To Go

8.4
4107 Cass Ave (at Alexandrine), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Midtown · 49 tips and reviews

WattsbulbWattsbulb: Beef brisket and mashed sweet potatoes are so yummy!

Jennifer B.Jennifer B.: Pulled pork bbq, waffles fries, and MACARONI AND CHEESE! You'll be scraping every last bite out of the pan. 😋🍴

Lori J.Lori Jackson: Baby Back Ribs, Wings, Mac and Cheese, sweet potatoes, side salad and fries with cheese are the office favorites

Nunn's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

5. Nunn's BBQ

7.3
19196 Conant St, Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · 9 tips and reviews

Tracy S.Tracy Shell: Best rib tips been going here for a longtime

Carmen N.Carmen Nissan: Everything here is delicious. There is absolutely no miss. Rib tips are perfection. Love the family owned business and sweet tea! Great prices for BBQ that is 5 star.

Smith L.Smith Lynnette: Bbq ribs the best

Vicki's Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

6. Vicki's Barbeque

7.7
3845 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Southwest Detroit · 6 tips and reviews

Linda B.Linda Brazier: Best ribs in michigan been coming here for almost 30 yrs now

Patrick H.Patrick Haynes: Best ribs in the hood you can get just like out your backyard off your grill thanks Vikki you have came though a many weekend nights love those Ribs!!!?

James P.James Pozenel: Awesome smoke on the ribs. Ribs served on BBQ sauce smothered fries. Heaven.

Takoi is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

7. Takoi

9.0
2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Asian Restaurant · Corktown · 23 tips and reviews

BrandonBrandon: Lambs head noodle, hot pot, ribs, thrice fried potatoes.

Jamie D.Jamie Delaney: Grilled peaches & crispy spare ribs will forever have my heart. The hot sour chicken dumplings are also on point.

Teresa W.Teresa W: the som tum here is perfection. the spicy tequila drink is deeeelicious. pass on the ribs.

Taqueria El Rey is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

8. Taqueria El Rey

8.4
4730 W Vernor Hwy (Junction), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Mexicantown - Southwest Detroit · 21 tips and reviews

James P.James Pozenel: Great tacos. Al pastor is a little sweet. They have BBQ ribs and chicken too.

Kellie C.Kellie Cree: Bbq chicken dinner

Tony H.Tony H: Old school bbq tech makes the chicken the best tasting bbq chicken in the D hands down!

Woodbridge Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

9. Woodbridge Pub

8.0
5169 Trumbull St (at Merrick St.), Detroit, MI
Pub · Woodbridge · 81 tips and reviews

Fletcher S.Fletcher Sharpe: BBQ burger isnt bad

Aaron B.Aaron Bailey: Get the BBQ burger. I drive from Dayton, Ohio just to get the burger!

Alan J.Alan Jacobson: The BBQ burger is ridiculously good.

Parc is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

10. Parc

8.3
800 Woodward Ave (Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 13 tips and reviews

Ed M.Ed McCuiston: Smoked brisket hash with a great view of the city.

Karen J.Karen Jacobson: Brunch - brisket hash I would order again. Brisket, potato, egg and arugula. Would love to see local coffee offered

Mattias A.Mattias Ahnberg: I had the wagyu carpaccio, the short rib and a side of truffle fries. All items were of excellent quality and great flavor.

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

11. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 119 tips and reviews

Graham P.Graham Pocialik: Fresh veggies and cheap. Bring your own bags. In the summer, sit outside, grab some ribs grilled on the street and watch locals try their vocals at karoake. Read more.

N G.N G: Great BBQ at the grill

Duana S.Duana Speights: Awesome experience walking around! 😄 Bert BBQ is delicious!

Green Dot Stables is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

12. Green Dot Stables

9.1
2200 W Lafayette Blvd (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Downtown Detroit · 163 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Miller: Try the BBQ Bacon! Sweet potato all the way.

Daniel H.Daniel Henris: This was easily was one the coolest local restaurants I've been too, period. Really good 3 dollar sliders: catfish, Philly cheese steak, fried balogna, gyro, BBQ bacon etc. GO THERE.

Lúcia M.Lúcia Mees: The buffalo chicken slider is the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The Bacon BBQ is also amazing, the sweet potato was a really nice addition. I absolutely loved this place and will come back!

Bert's Market Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

13. Bert's Market Place

7.3
2727 Russell St, Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Eastern Market · 16 tips and reviews

Lynn H.Lynn Haliburton: The ribs are tough and the burgers are raw. They cook too fast.

Nicole G.Nicole Grant: Best place for ribs BBQ music dancing and just want to get the real feel of Detroit!

Dr. Z.Dr. Z: Best ribs in Detroit.

Hart Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

14. Hart Plaza

8.5
1 Hart Plz (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
Plaza · Downtown Detroit · 57 tips and reviews

Morris D.Morris Donald: The ribs here are fantastic

Tia H.Tia Hodge: Beautiful views of the water, plenty of cool events.

Angie L.Angie Linder: Detroit Techno in the heart of the city Memorial Day weekend.

Mudgie's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Detroit.

15. Mudgie's Deli

9.2
1300 Porter St (Brooklyn St.), Detroit, MI
Deli · Corktown · 93 tips and reviews

Manny K.Manny Katakis: If smoked brisket chili is available, order it. An order another to go.

Erich B.Erich Brubaker: Insane alcohol collection! Got the Brooklyn (beef brisket, beer cheese, caramelized onions, hold the bacon) and it was delicious perfection. Definitely want to try out the desserts sometime.

Phillip L.Phillip Lewis: Super friendly staff & finely crafted sandwiches. & know you can sit in the garden too, haven't had a bad item from the menu yet!