50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Southfield

“The food here is great. This was our 1st time here. We were here all the way from Wisconsin for an event and i asked who got the best soul food in town and was told to stop by Cornbread. Amazing food, and service, and the place was clean. The Staff went above the call of duty. Ms. Donya if you see this, you are a JEWEL! This lady was right on time with everything. We visited the restaurant on Friday upon arrival to Michigan and was the first customers on Sunday 11:30AM as we were leaving from Michigan to return home. Go here, you will not be disappointed. The PRICE IS RIGHT.....and the Staff is BRIGHT!“

“I stopped in I wanted some food. I decided to check out the Nikola’s. Food was delicious very tasty well cooked. I enjoyed my meal and was so full that I could not even eat my dessert. I will come back again and try the barbecue ribs they looked good.“

“Amazing service and flavorful food! Can’t beat this place!“

“The whole visit was a vibe. We came for breakfast and the service and the food was amazing“

“Sweet husband took me for my birthday! Great food! Decent service- Did not mention on menu or from server that tip would be automatically billed in. Would have liked to known at the beginning before ordering, just common courtesy. Idk if anyone else dealt with this. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS FOOD THO“

“Big Shout Out and Thank you!!!! to Mike. I have to order lunch weekly for our office and Mike has Never let me/us down. The food is Amazing, Fresh, and Delicious, there's rarely any leftovers. Mike always works within my budget. I appreciate you Mike. Kudos to the cook :-)“

“Sweetwater Tavern is a BBQ lover’s dream with Detroit soul. From the moment you walk in, the smoky aroma of ribs and wings lets you know you’re in for something special. Their Sweetwater Wings, marinated for 24 hours and fried to perfection, are the star of the show — crispy, flavorful, and served with homemade bleu cheese or ranch that actually tastes homemade.

The rib combos are generous and satisfying, especially the full slab with free wings — a combo that lives up to its “Best Ribs in Detroit” reputation. The shrimp and catfish dinners are also standouts, with a crispy golden finish and just the right seasoning.

Sides like mac & cheese, greens with cornbread, and seasoned fries round out the meal with comfort-food flair. And if you’re in the mood for a burger, the Sweetwater Burger with bacon and Swiss is juicy, messy, and worth every bite.

Service is fast, portions are hearty, and the vibe is laid-back with a touch of tavern charm. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a feast, Sweetwater Tavern delivers bold flavors and Detroit hospitality.“

“Myneesha is amazing, we can’t wait to have her back. Best food and best service we’ve had here hands down! Jen- Owner, Celestial Farms“

“First time customers (7/12/2025). We needed to find a new BBQ place to satisfy our taste buds since SHEETZ is taking over 12 & Mound. WE FOUND IT. Ordered the Judges' sampler to try their variety. Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, Baked Beans and Hush Puppies are ALL EXCELLENT. The Coleslaw could have been a bit creamer, but we didn't come here for veggies or salad. Loved their sauces as well. We will definitely be back and bringing friends.“

“The food was amazing, great prices he most definitely takes pride in his cooking. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My food was on fire when I got it and it was excellent I really enjoyed it !!!“

“Great food awesome people“

“Dude's BBQ is sick. He hooks it up with extra sides too. However, it's first come, first serve. So you might be standing in line for 30 minutes with 15 other people, get up there to order and whatever you wanted is sold out. If there's huge line, i don't even bother anymore. It's only open like one day a week now, maybe two if you're lucky lol.“

“Big thanks to Adam, Brenda Jean, Ely and Molly for making my 55th birthday celebration so fun. Everyone had a great time.“

“If you are craving for good Chinese food in this area, definitely check out Zhangs BBQ! We did take out, and they only accept cash.

Ordered the crispy pork and roasted duck. I would imagine that eating while everything’s hot would be so much better, but the pork was a little dry with skins that weren’t crispy; however, the duck even when cold was delicious. Usually the ducks I’ve had in Chinese BBQ can be very salty, but this one was a good balance of sweet savory combination. It was tender and fatty, and the skin has a good flavor to it too. Definitely would recommend the roasted duck.“

“The BBQ wings are so good! A bit dry but the seasoning definitely makes up for it. The sides are bomb too, great Mac and cheese, yams, and baked beans. The greens are flavorful but a tad bit on the salty side. The banana pudding is delicious too. Definitely going back!“

“Always a great place to eat with friends and family. The food never disappoints and the service is superb. Thank you J-Birds for my second year in a row birthday dinner! See you soon!!“

“One of the best Roast Duck, Roast Pig spot here in Madison Heights. I drive from Lansing just to come pick up roast duck or both when I really wants some or when I'm in the area I always stop by.
They also sell other meat there including cuttlefish, pig ears etc. its a small spot only for pick up and go. Price went up like everything else but cheaper then the one in Grand Rapid. I highly recommend. They only take cash.“

“This spot is the deal went yesterday n came back to food is good seasoning is on point the greens is fire the bake beans better 😘“

“OMG!! Just went to wedding that they catered……all I have to say is don’t wait another minute. If you’re looking for delicious BBQ give these guys a try. It was ALL delicious. The meat, the beans, everything!! You will not be disappointed.“

“Very amazing food. The staff was very nice, helpful, and welcoming. When we tried their steak it was very good and sweet. The Pajeon was very good with delicious octopus, everything was just amazing. Amazing atmosphere! I cannot wait to come back and witness this experience again, and one of my favorite Korean bbq places. Ten out of 10. Komasomeda Chung Ki Wa!“

“I dined in for the first time a little over a week ago and loved my Cuban! I was determined to sample something else on their menu tonight and while the hubs was figuring out what he wanted, I started to read the reviews and was a bit shocked with a few of them. I too, have a lot of restaurant work in my background and so I paid extra attention tonight. I'm happy to report that my take out experience this evening has been stellar! My call in was handled well and without issue and was ready when I went to pick it up. I only live 5 min away (if that) and the food was really warm, well packaged and delicious. Portions are generous as far as I'm concerned-these Corktown Fries are enough for two and the they don't skimp on the portions of crisp either. I am really glad I've finally been able to get to this place and I'm sure they're on my 'go-to' list from now on.“

“Good beef ribs great brisket and then he has ox tails, sometimes he does turkey, salmon and different cuts of beef and lamb, not cheap but mostly worth the money“

“Excellent service and excellent food ?“

“Even better!!! taste like real Pizza!!!“

“We just enjoyed a carry out holiday lunch from Famous Chicken in Farmington Hills! Thank you for delicious chicken, mouth watering ribs, salad, potato wedges and rolls. Everything was very good! I had read on other reviews that the rolls were underwhelming but they were soft and tasty. Will order again!!“

“Hi, this is the only Pakistani food which he made fresh every day I love this restaurant food is awesome and the Pakistani chef Jahanzaib he is very polite and very good to us“

“I was referred over to this place by a friend as we were discussing good bbq. I’m originally from the Midwest but spent my formative years in the Deep South. And hadn’t had great bbq in a while. Came this way to taste their so called amazing Beef Ribs but when I got here they were sold out so I settled for what I found out to be one the BEST DAMN CATFISH SANDWICHES I HAVE EVER HAD!!! (Yeah I know it wasn’t the bbq we had talked about). So I decided to come back because of the dang catfish sandwich. MAN I AM SO DAMN GLAD I DID!!!! Their BEEF RIBS AND RIB TIPS ARE FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!! A very friendly, clean well run environment. Every time I am in town I stop in here and it’s a hike because I stay in the Canton, MI area when I’m in town. Can’t say enough good things about BBQ Central. Everyone needs to try this spot. You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!“

“I’ve been eating at this establishment for about 25 years. Great food great service I highly recommend it.“

“First of all, it's been a while since I've been to Happy's Pizza. Previous experiences have made me happy! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and a bright menu that reminded me of all the options I had. I'm interested in tasting the new Asian BBQ pizza! Stay tuned for an update! 😋“

“I grew up in the neighborhood where this is located. The food is superb, especially the fried chicken. Excellent subs & pizza too. One of my new favorite carry out places

Parking: You must back in for street parking along 9 Mile Rd.“

“great place to eat the hospitality was good the food was on time hot I'll be back“

“Johnson was our server he was great!!“

“All the way from Indy we love y’all! I’ve visited plenty of times and brought one of my daughters this time! She agrees this menu beats all the bbq in Indy. She especially enjoyed the staff! She will be back for the ribs mac n cheese yams and greens and to try something else on the menu! Thank you“

“my mother has went here since the age of 16. she is now 53 and it's the best rib sauce ever“

“Great pricing, great food, and fast delivery. Will be using them again! Thank you guys!!“

“My father and I went in today for the 5 year celebration and our server Tajma was amazing. She knew the beers like the back of her hand and we had a great conversation about local breweries and beers we are huge fans of! Keep up the great work. Also the wings were phenomenal honey sirracha delicious, and the platter had so much amazing stuff we had to take a lot home! We will be back.“

“Down here for a doctors appointment tomorrow morning, staying at the guest house at Henry Ford Hospital, we were looking for a pizza place we don’t have up in the U.P., the delivery driver was very kind, and was delivered very fast! Food was delicious!“

“A tmi review but genuinely the service was amazing. Worst day i had, ordered a small cheese with pepperoni pizza with cajun crust (very good, gently crisp crusts and just enough cajun so 10/10) and a 2L of soda through Uber Eats, Didnt get the soda i wanted , they were out & i guess the uber guy disregarded my note on what to replace it with. I called, even though slightly tense (sorry) the guy was super kind over phone, apparently this Happys Pizza is closer than i thought so i walked to get it replaced and still was super kind, even offered a pie slice. On the verge of tears on xmas eve with the worst day but the service was so kind, and the pizza was good and good service needs to be acknowledged and appreciated so 10/10.“

“Happy's Pizza is our company's favorite lunch caterer. They go above and beyond our expectations! The food is always fresh, delicious, and the delivery is always on time. They have exceptional customer service. Also, anytime we need a last-minute lunch order, they are always one call away, ready to provide whatever we need! Thanks, Happy's!“

“This is the best pizza ve found so far. Cooked to perfection, staff was fny and had everything out before they said it would and it was cooked, sauced, and topped perfectly. Thank you for giving me a great pizza. We ate it too fast before I could get a picture. Thank you again“

“"I LOVE JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING EVEN THOUGH I'M TRYING TO WATCH WHAT I EAT & LOOSE SOME WEIGHT @ THE SAME TIME!!“

“Papa’s Pizza is more than just a pizza place — they have a great selection of food for everyone. Of course, the pizza is tasty, but they also offer chicken, ribs, shrimp, lasagna, and much more.

The menu is big, so it’s easy to find something you’ll like.“

“Always yummy and delicious“

“Theirs not to many places around the city that offer a good, hardy and delicious New Orlean style seafood gumbo but, I happened to be driving around on the westside and was hungry and decided to give a new place I'd heard about from a friend. The spot is called "Dem Noles Bois"...It's been awhile since I had a good gumbo. I've got to tell you, to my surprise, this was the best gumbo that I’ve had in years definitely five stars. I definitely will be back again...I want to try the BBQ Ribs, the fried chicken wings, and for sure, the fried shrimp dinner. P.s., the Banana Pudding was on point“

“The food was damn good and well worth the price I will be checking this place out again the ghetto Burger was good it really didn't stand out from any other Burger but it was still good the cheesecake dessert was the only thing I did not like and honestly it didn't even taste like cheesecake was more like Frozen cake so I'll pass on the dessert but everything else that I had was damn good.“

“The portions are generous, prices are more than fair, and the staff were very friendly and professional. Most importantly, this is the cleanest restaurant and bathroom that I’ve ever been to!!! My family and I will definitely be returning!!!“

“Oh my goodness, the food was absolutely delicious! I especially adored the bread they gave me while I was waiting for my order; it was so good and tasted like it was just freshly baked. The meat was fantastic too; I had the flo’s filet medium well (I’d suggest asking for a bit more medium next time) and the sides are great specially the mac and cheese“

“Now I have trying so many soul food places even those downtown and Southfield so call upscale restaurants that supposed to have good soul food. Any who this one here meet my taste buds with every black eye pea and rice, smoke chicken wings. Mac&Cheese and yams. Now this is real soul Food. Cause they put the soul in it. Thank you for yall service and I will be coming again real soon.“

“Is a carry out. Ordered a number of pizzas for youth. Manager worked with me to place my order a few days in advance, most helpful, he even purchased me a juice from next door while I was there. Was worried about the Saturday noon delivery.. no worries it was right on time actually 3 minutes early. This Pizzas has a better taste and crust then the typical franchises. Even the plain cheese pizza was tasty and enjoyable.

Parking: Parking adjacent to door.

Wheelchair accessibility: Everything ground level, though the isn't a buzzer to electronically open door.“