J Bird Smoked Meats

1978 Cass Lake Rd, Keego Harbor
(248) 681-2124

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Chad Ewing

Got the 3 meat platter. Pork and brisket were dry but had decent flaovor. Fried chicken was way over cooked. Sides were good. Ill give it another chance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Coleman Yoakum

I want to preface by saying, food was phenomenal. I go out to eat for food, not to have people dote on me. So, my critique of their service is only because some people care about that.

It felt like from the time we got there, no one was sure who's table we were and no one seemed to want us. Someone sat us and said someone else will be there for our drink order. The person who took our order said she was helping the person who was ACTAULLY waiting on us would be right over. Then a completely different person dropped off our drinks and said someone else would take our food order. Food got dropped off and we never saw anyone again. Drinks sat empty through dinner.

Now that that's out of the way, everything on the menu looked amazing and when out three dishes arrived, they were on point. My burger was great, the brisket was soft and flavorful. Even the kids mac n cheese was above and beyond.

The signature cocktails were tasty and looked great.

Sat on the patio which was spacious and quiet enough for an easy conversation

Calling the service a fluke! I'll be back, even if it isn't great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

S McKinney

Good service, great brisket. Their dill ranch is nice too. Looking forward to trying more of the menu next time,as this was our first time here

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket

Robert

The Nashville hot chicken is great and the staff are friendly. Clean establishment. Cornbread is awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sean Elizabeth

My friends and I had a great dinner here after a day on the lake. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive!

MJ

The service was terrible. The old lady with the short hair is very rude for no reason at all. They added a mandatory 20% gratuity to my bill and said “its due to the holiday, its on the menu”, but its NOT in the menu. Her response was “it costs 1000 to print out a new one so we wont” . Horrible experience overall and will not be going back. She was also very picky about where i sat at my own table. Again, very bad experience. Do not go here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Alexander Babin

Thoroughly excellent food and service! One of my favorite BBQ places. Prices are very reasonable as well! We like to get their family style meal where you get 5 different kinds of meats and 4 sides. The smoked chicken wings are awesome! The drinks here are great too, and they have outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Nachos, Chicken Sandwich, Fried Chicken, Fries, Beef Brisket, Salad, Burger, Sausage, Sweet Potato Fries, Chicken Wings, Green Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, French Fries, Meat Sampler

vincent walker

I came here this Fathers Day with my mom and dad, hoping for a good BBQ joint, as it had been our first time here. Upon entering we were seated by an older woman with short hair, all was well up until she came back to put in our drinks. I am 15, and I wanted to try one of their non-alcoholic drinks. To my surprise, she asks how old I am, I tell her, and she tells me that I cannot order the non-alcoholic drinks because they have alcohol in them. Later on, she came back to clean up our table, and she begins taking our plates, no warning, just kind of doing what she wanted to, which to my father, felt disrespectful. He tells her he was still using them, and she says, snarky, “I’ll bring new ones,” and as she had gotten to the other side of the table, she says to my father, “I knew that.”She never brought us back any plates. Then, when we put in our food, I got the 1/2 lb burger, my dad got the Bow Dip thing, which was clearly on our menu, and my mom a chicken sandwich. I got my food correct, my mom aswell, however, my dad got Bow Grizzly, which wasn’t even on the menu we received. Unbeknownst to us, this was the lunch menu, and they didn’t serve the Bow Dip or something. Anyway, our waitress comes to us saying she has to “run errands” mid serve, after that all was fine. We had the Bow Grizzly taken off of our check and we left with a complimentary butterscotch pudding which completely carries the rating. It is incredible. All in all, food was good, service sucked, atmosphere was fine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Rebecca Flechsig

My family has been ordering carryout from here for many years and we’ve always appreciated the food. In the past, they would ask over the phone if we wanted to leave a tip — which I respected. Lately, however, I’ve noticed they automatically add a tip to carryout orders without asking. I understand tipping for dine-in service, but adding it without consent for takeout feels like theft. What an unfair and greedy decision. It’s unfortunate to see this change, especially from a place we’ve supported for so long.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Shane Turcott

We had the 3 meat sampler with brisket pulled pork and baby back ribs. The pulled pork was the only thing I didn't think was absolutely amazing. Too dry but he ribs and brisket were best I've had. The Mac and cheese also amazing. The Nashville chicken sandwich was a perfect spice and the gumbo was full of flavor 10/10 . Service was great. Awesome n/a beer selection. Sangria was best my gf has ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Carlos Zamora

This was our first time there. We will be back. The bbq offerings were great. So much to choose from, it was hard to decide. This might be the bbq place we've been looking for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

stephanie fischer

Tonight we tried J Birds for the first time. Chris helped us out, and his Service and recommendations were great! So glad we came by, We sampled a huge variety, ands itv was all great!!!
This will be a new regular spot for us!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bonnie Reichers

The meal I had was outstanding! I had the combo of three meats with 2 sides + cornbread. I'll be eating leftovers for two days. So good! I got the pulled pork, brisket and chicken, with the beans and coleslaw sides, and was very impressed. Unique and excellent. The craft cocktail I had with it was perfect. A very yummy and fine dining experience. I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg Samborski

Stoped here with 0 expectations, leaving pleasantly surprised! Both my wife and I enjoyed everything we ordered. 11 out of 10 on hot chicken. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tanji Grant

Large portions of meat, fries, the side dishes when ordering the meal for 2 could have been more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Bread Pudding

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