The food is amazing. The Brisket is my favorite next up the meatloaf. Recommend to everyone.
John Campbell
Always Great Food, one of my favorite places to Eat. I recommend it all of the time, the staff is always friendly.
Kj Hanson
Amazing BBQ! Some of the best brisket I've ever had.
K Campbell
These fellas serve great BBQ every time I order, and it's their consistency that keeps my family coming back for more.
Donald Flournoy
Great food and service. It was my first time and I will definitely be back. I came in almost closing time and still received top notch service and BBQ.
danny sholar
Best ribs. Service and great people
Doug Innes
Best bbq in the area. Bbq sauce was amazing. Smokey but sweet! Make sure to dip in on thick!
Jesse Brown
This place is dangerous. Run, don't walk. Meats all have great flavor. I had the Trinity with brisket, pastrami, and ribs. The collard greens are so good, not overly salty but great texture. Will definitely be back.
MAXX MCKENZIE
I had high expectations for this place after reading the reviews. I was highly disappointed after trying this place for the first time. We ordered the Texas Trinity-all brisket and it was less than desirable! The brisket had NO seasoning, it was dry and you can tell it was not smoked but tasted like it was cooked in an oven and then MICROWAVED. Same for the wings! The Mac bowl with brisket, Mac and cheese, tallow fries, beans and the blueberry cornbread was trash. Everything about the food was below average and I am not over exaggerating! The basement, Gilligans Island theme of the restaurant was also irritating but I was just picking up my order and didn't care.. I'll never go back and I don't recommend this establishment at all.
Ned’s Eats Detroit
Smoked Lotus shares a building with Eastern Palace Club, which is a tiki bar. The bar's fun vibes and drink menu pair well with the BBQ. The staff of both establishments are friendly and polite.
I recommend going on a Wednesday, which is when BBQ tacos are a special. I've tried 3 of those, most of the meats, and all the sides. The tacos I've had are beef brisket, pig belly burnt ends, and pulled pork. Of those, the burnt ends taco was the best, but all 3 were great. If you came here just for the tacos, I wouldn't blame you at all. As for the meats, I truthfully don't have a favorite, because they were all that good. The ribs were juicy and tender. The brisket looked and tasted just right. I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The meatloaf was unlike any I've ever had. It was incredibly tender and had a great, smoky flavor. Although pastrami is beef, it tasted like a very well seasoned ham. Most places I've gotten burnt ends from dry them out, but that is not the case here whatsoever. The pulled pork was standard compared to the rest of the meats, but still better than average.
None of the sides disappoint. The beans appear runny, but were delicious. The mac had a generous amount of cheese, and wasn't dry either. I've only had collard greens a couple times, but I found it enjoyable. The potatoes were delightful, but what took them to the next level was the toum it was served with. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce. The slaw was creamy and flavorful. Blueberry cornbread is something I've never seen on a BBQ menu before. Both that and the pickles tasted as they were advertised.
Smoked Lotus blew me away, and I'll even go as far as saying it's my new favorite, local spot for BBQ. Even the pricing is fair, especially for the quality you're getting. If you love BBQ and haven't been here yet, you're missing out.
Good stuff! The pork belly burnt ends are *a revelation.*
Mariah Presbery
Ordered ribs no sauce needed delicious Bark and flavor, pastrami smoked perfectly juicy still, sausage bite and flavor all there. Plus your sides Bussin bussin. James Franco in the back… lol pitmaster in the back is doing his THANG. Belongs on the BBQshowdown show on Netflix. He would wash everyone.
Tracy Moore
My family had dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The food was fantastic and the portions were big enough for leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Pit Beans
tony cope
We came on Wednesday for the tacos. Smelt amazing when we walked in. Grabbed 1 of each of the tacos (4 different options) and they were amazing. We also grabbed a mac and cheese that was really good and cheesy as well. The flavor on the tacos was really really good. All the meats tasted so awesome and fresh. We will be back for regular bbq for sure ??
Michael VanAntwerp
Great place, food and drink, a touch of San Diego and Hawaii in Hazel Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Ribs, Beef Brisket
The food is amazing. The Brisket is my favorite next up the meatloaf. Recommend to everyone.
Always Great Food, one of my favorite places to Eat. I recommend it all of the time, the staff is always friendly.
Amazing BBQ! Some of the best brisket I've ever had.
These fellas serve great BBQ every time I order, and it's their consistency that keeps my family coming back for more.
Great food and service. It was my first time and I will definitely be back. I came in almost closing time and still received top notch service and BBQ.
Best ribs. Service and great people
Best bbq in the area. Bbq sauce was amazing. Smokey but sweet! Make sure to dip in on thick!
This place is dangerous. Run, don't walk. Meats all have great flavor. I had the Trinity with brisket, pastrami, and ribs. The collard greens are so good, not overly salty but great texture. Will definitely be back.
I had high expectations for this place after reading the reviews. I was highly disappointed after trying this place for the first time. We ordered the Texas Trinity-all brisket and it was less than desirable! The brisket had NO seasoning, it was dry and you can tell it was not smoked but tasted like it was cooked in an oven and then MICROWAVED. Same for the wings! The Mac bowl with brisket, Mac and cheese, tallow fries, beans and the blueberry cornbread was trash. Everything about the food was below average and I am not over exaggerating! The basement, Gilligans Island theme of the restaurant was also irritating but I was just picking up my order and didn't care.. I'll never go back and I don't recommend this establishment at all.
Smoked Lotus shares a building with Eastern Palace Club, which is a tiki bar. The bar's fun vibes and drink menu pair well with the BBQ. The staff of both establishments are friendly and polite.
I recommend going on a Wednesday, which is when BBQ tacos are a special. I've tried 3 of those, most of the meats, and all the sides. The tacos I've had are beef brisket, pig belly burnt ends, and pulled pork. Of those, the burnt ends taco was the best, but all 3 were great. If you came here just for the tacos, I wouldn't blame you at all. As for the meats, I truthfully don't have a favorite, because they were all that good. The ribs were juicy and tender. The brisket looked and tasted just right. I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The meatloaf was unlike any I've ever had. It was incredibly tender and had a great, smoky flavor. Although pastrami is beef, it tasted like a very well seasoned ham. Most places I've gotten burnt ends from dry them out, but that is not the case here whatsoever. The pulled pork was standard compared to the rest of the meats, but still better than average.
None of the sides disappoint. The beans appear runny, but were delicious. The mac had a generous amount of cheese, and wasn't dry either. I've only had collard greens a couple times, but I found it enjoyable. The potatoes were delightful, but what took them to the next level was the toum it was served with. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce. The slaw was creamy and flavorful. Blueberry cornbread is something I've never seen on a BBQ menu before. Both that and the pickles tasted as they were advertised.
Smoked Lotus blew me away, and I'll even go as far as saying it's my new favorite, local spot for BBQ. Even the pricing is fair, especially for the quality you're getting. If you love BBQ and haven't been here yet, you're missing out.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good stuff! The pork belly burnt ends are *a revelation.*
Ordered ribs no sauce needed delicious Bark and flavor, pastrami smoked perfectly juicy still, sausage bite and flavor all there. Plus your sides Bussin bussin. James Franco in the back… lol pitmaster in the back is doing his THANG. Belongs on the BBQshowdown show on Netflix. He would wash everyone.
My family had dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The food was fantastic and the portions were big enough for leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Pit Beans
We came on Wednesday for the tacos. Smelt amazing when we walked in. Grabbed 1 of each of the tacos (4 different options) and they were amazing. We also grabbed a mac and cheese that was really good and cheesy as well. The flavor on the tacos was really really good. All the meats tasted so awesome and fresh. We will be back for regular bbq for sure ??
Great place, food and drink, a touch of San Diego and Hawaii in Hazel Park.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Ribs, Beef Brisket
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