Route 23 BBQ
$ • Barbeque, Pet Friendly
Hours:
1626 S U.S. 23 #48730, East Tawas
(989) 305-6327
About Route 23 BBQ
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 8PM |
| Friday | 12 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Route 23 BBQ offers a delicious dining experience with consistently fresh and flavorful food. The two-meat platter provides ample portions, featuring highly praised ribs and brisket. The menu highlights the pastrami burger and the three-cheese smashburger, along with tasty sides like spicy slaw and creamy slaw. Customers often praise the quality of the meat, which is ground and smoked on-site, making it a popular choice in town. The restaurant's specials and well-prepared dishes make it a favorite spot, even attracting visitors from nearby areas. Guests enjoy the brisket with a side salad or a corned beef smash burger and leave satisfied with the generous portions and great taste.
Recent reviews highlight the phenomenal food, including the brisket and cobb salad, and many customers appreciate the cute atmosphere, complete with a big piece of paper for doodling and coloring. The service is noted as top-notch, with the owner going above and beyond to address any issues. While some found the service a bit gruff regarding food allergies, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return, often visiting multiple times during their trips to town.