Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea

125 S Main St, Chelsea
(734) 562-2565

Recent Reviews

Kyle Slawter

Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich w/honey is probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten!! I've never eaten so fast in my life.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork

Patricia Dye

The restaurant is beautiful and it’s in the Main Street in Chelsea. The aroma as soon as you walk in makes you ready to try everything. Really good food and ambience!Vegetarian options: Greens, mac&cheese, sweet potato fries, green beans are a few optionsWheelchair accessibility: No steps

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner, Chicken and Waffles, Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, Smokehouse Mac & Cheese Southern Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork

Michele Kelley

The food and service was awesome. A little higher priced but not outrageous. Did not see and accessible bathroom though.Wheelchair accessibility: I did not see an accessible restroom. The other restrooms were down a flight of stairs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork

Dianne pugh

Fabulous Ruben sandwich ? ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Jessica R.

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. We split an order of the smoked wings and I chose a Burnt End Melt with the Brussels Sprouts as a side. I liked the smoked wings. They were really juicy and had a pronounced smoky flavor. They were in desperate need of salt, but once that was added, the wings were delicious. I really like the Parmesan dipping sauce, as it complemented the flavor of the smoky chicken nicely. I was less happy with my sandwich. They were really skimpy on the meat (see accompanying photo). The flavor was there, however, the overall sandwich seemed a bit dry. This is not something I would order again. Loved the Brussels sprouts, which were cooked perfectly. They had a nice tang, and the bacon lardons were a yummy accompaniment. For dinner later, we ordered spare ribs and a side of mac and cheese to go. The spare ribs were ok, though not spectacular. While the meat was juicy, I wasn't impressed with their dry rub. I did like their original flavor of barbecue sauce. Even though I don't normally add sauce to my ribs, these needed it due to the lack of punch in the rub. I did like the mac and cheese. It's creamy and rich (even re-heated), and would order this again. This is really a 3 1/2 star review, but I rounded up because we had really good service.

Diane Hamilton

Baby back ribs were very dry and tough. Sweet potato fries were bland. The service was friendly and great. It seemed very expensive, more so than last year .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

Kathy M.

What a find! We had never been here and decided to give it a try. They have a regular menu and a lunch menu with beef, pork, and chicken bbq. Plus 5 types of bbq sauces! Mmmmm! Everything was so good! On top of the good food, our waitress, Betty, was friendly and made us feel at home! Definitely will come here again.

Michele W

Wow, a fabulous BBQ!! They were not out of anything, including Burnt Ends. Ice cold beer, craft from Michigan breweries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ron Balicki

Super glad I went. Had dinner before a show at Rumpus Room. Got the Enthusiast plate. Two of us shared it, and had plenty leftover. Great attention to barbeque detail: rib smoke rings were 1/3 way into meat. The meat was perfectly tender and did not fall off the bone. Brisket was done to perfection, as was the pulled pork. Simple ingredients for flavor, masterfully prepared. Sides were Cole slaw, and pit beans. Beans were great, as was the cornbread. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to dig into my leftovers today!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner, Pit Beans, Pulled Pork

Jason Snyder

Stopped in for lunch with the family. Had a good selection of BBQ favorites. Standard children's menu and a decent tap list. The dine in space is rustic and casual with some higher end touches. We were seated and served quickly, and food came out in good time and everything was hot! My brisket and pulled chicken platter was great, sauces complimented the meat nicely. I do wish they would give the option of choosing between lean and fatty brisket. Sides were also great, prices are in line with most BBQ I've had. Would go back to try some other offerings.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner, Pit Beans

Richard W.

Always consistently great food and friendly service. Take out works well for family gatherings by selecting a variety for everyone to sample. Take out is also very speedy.

Donald Ball

This place has to be one of our favorites now!! The pulled pork and brisket is to die for!! The service was awesome also!! We had a hard time picking our favorite BBQ sauce. I had the Enthusiast meal, it came with pork ribs, bbq chicken, brisket and pulled pork with two sides. I was full when I got done. The only complaint I had was the chicken was a litt to done for my liking, but I have had worse. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Homemade Chips, Pulled Pork

Mike King

Lacks consistency, some times it very good, others not so much.

Tiffany Deindoerfer

I've been here multiple times and I have never been disappointed. Service is excellent and the food is even better! I have to eat a strict gluten-free diet and I always feel safe eating here! The dedicated gluten-free fryer allows me to eat the fried potato chips, wings, and fries. Plus they offer gluten-free hamburger buns too! There are a lot of options for people who eat gluten-free. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We no longer live close to Chelsea, but we make a point to come to Chelsea and eat here often.Dietary restrictions: They have a lot of gluten-free options, they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, I've never had a Celiac reaction after eating here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner, Sandwich, Homemade Chips, Pulled Pork Nachos, Pulled Pork

Cindy Hoskins

Food is awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles

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Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea

125 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 562-2565