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Name: Bad Brad’s BBQ
Address: 6525 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI, 48316
Telephone: (586) 254-7010
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.21

Bad Brad’s BBQ

6525 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI, 48316

(586) 254-7010
Store is closed

Bad Brad’s BBQ Menu

Appetizers

BBQ Nachos

Smoked Sausage Gringas

BBQ Trio (2)

Guacamole, Red, and Green Salsas

BBQ Potato Skin

East

Chicken & Waffles

Campfire Nachos

Queso Berza

Smoke-Fried Wings

Kettle Style Potato Chips

Pig Candy

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Downtown

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Uptown

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Midtown

Chicken Wing

BBQ Nachos

Smoked Sausage Gringas

BBQ Trio (2)

Guacamole, Red, and Green Salsas

BBQ Potato Skin

East

Chicken & Waffles

Campfire Nachos

Queso Berza

Smoke-Fried Wings

Kettle Style Potato Chips

Pig Candy

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Downtown

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Uptown

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Midtown

Chicken Wing
Salads

Chopped Cobb

Smoked Turkey

Apple

BBQ Chicken

Chopped Cobb

Smoked Turkey

Apple

BBQ Chicken
Soups

Tortilla Soup

BBQ Chowder

BBQ Chili

Tortilla Soup

BBQ Chowder

BBQ Chili
Entrees

Creek Farms Rib Eye

Scottish Salmon

Wood-Fired Grilled Chicken Breast

Fish & Chips

Crispy Fried Chicken (4 Pcs.)

Mac & Cheese

BBQ Taco Platter

Creek Farms Rib Eye

Scottish Salmon

Wood-Fired Grilled Chicken Breast

Fish & Chips

Crispy Fried Chicken (4 Pcs.)

Mac & Cheese

BBQ Taco Platter
Sandwiches

Classic BBQ

Eddie

Big Jimmy

DMP

Hammer

Street Tacos - (2 per order)

Chop

Johnny Diablo

Boss

Mickey

Growler

Byrum

Brads BBQ Minis

Classic BBQ

Eddie

Big Jimmy

DMP

Hammer

Street Tacos - (2 per order)

Chop

Johnny Diablo

Boss

Mickey

Growler

Byrum

Brads BBQ Minis
Burgers

American Classic

Bad Brads BBQ Burger

Black & Blue

Fun Guy

Burger Royale

Burger & Fries

Build Your Own

American Classic

Bad Brads BBQ Burger

Black & Blue

Fun Guy

Burger Royale

Burger & Fries

Build Your Own
Bad Brads BBQ Platters

BBQ Platter - One Meat

BBQ Platter - Two Meats

BBQ Platter - Three Meats

BBQ Platter - Four Meats

Big Pig Gig

St. Louis Style Ribs - Half Slab

St. Louis Style Ribs - Full Slab

BBQ Chicken

BBQ Platter - One Meat

BBQ Platter - Two Meats

BBQ Platter - Three Meats

BBQ Platter - Four Meats

Big Pig Gig

St. Louis Style Ribs - Half Slab

St. Louis Style Ribs - Full Slab

BBQ Chicken
Wood-Fired Pizza

Spicy Porkpie

Burnt Ends

Red Top

Cauliflower

Margherita

Mushroom

Carnivore

BBQ Chicken

Spicy Porkpie

Burnt Ends

Red Top

Cauliflower

Margherita

Mushroom

Carnivore

BBQ Chicken
Sides

Side

Side
Desserts

Candied Apple Bread Pudding

Detroit Style Ice Cream Floats

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake

Sugar Donuts

Banana Cream Pie

Candied Apple Bread Pudding

Detroit Style Ice Cream Floats

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake

Sugar Donuts

Banana Cream Pie

Healthy Meal suggestions for Bad Brad’s BBQ

Appetizers

BBQ Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Sausage Gringas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Trio (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guacamole, Red, and Green Salsas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Potato Skin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

East [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken & Waffles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Campfire Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Berza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoke-Fried Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kettle Style Potato Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pig Candy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Downtown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Uptown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Midtown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Wing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Sausage Gringas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Trio (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guacamole, Red, and Green Salsas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Potato Skin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

East [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken & Waffles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Campfire Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Berza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoke-Fried Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kettle Style Potato Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pig Candy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Downtown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Uptown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Loaded BBQ Cheese Fries - Midtown [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Wing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Chopped Cobb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Cobb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Tortilla Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tortilla Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Creek Farms Rib Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scottish Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wood-Fired Grilled Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish & Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Fried Chicken (4 Pcs.) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Taco Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creek Farms Rib Eye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scottish Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wood-Fired Grilled Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish & Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Fried Chicken (4 Pcs.) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac & Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Taco Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Classic BBQ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eddie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Jimmy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

DMP [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hammer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Street Tacos - (2 per order) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnny Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boss [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mickey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Growler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Byrum [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brads BBQ Minis [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Classic BBQ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eddie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Jimmy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

DMP [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hammer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Street Tacos - (2 per order) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnny Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boss [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mickey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Growler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Byrum [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brads BBQ Minis [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers

American Classic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bad Brads BBQ Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black & Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fun Guy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger Royale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger & Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Build Your Own [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

American Classic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bad Brads BBQ Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black & Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fun Guy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger Royale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger & Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Build Your Own [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bad Brads BBQ Platters

BBQ Platter - One Meat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Two Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Three Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Four Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Pig Gig [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis Style Ribs - Half Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis Style Ribs - Full Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - One Meat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Two Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Three Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Platter - Four Meats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Pig Gig [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis Style Ribs - Half Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis Style Ribs - Full Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Wood-Fired Pizza

Spicy Porkpie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burnt Ends [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Top [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cauliflower [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Margherita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carnivore [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Porkpie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burnt Ends [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Top [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cauliflower [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Margherita [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carnivore [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Side [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Candied Apple Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Detroit Style Ice Cream Floats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sugar Donuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Cream Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Apple Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Detroit Style Ice Cream Floats [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sugar Donuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Cream Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Jamie F.

Eh this restaurant is nothing special and does not warrant the wait!! Famous Dave's is better and that's not saying much. Small portions, over priced, small restaurant, watery runny sauces. For real BBQ, head to union woodshop or Slow's.
(2)
Beth W.

I've only had the pulled pork and been here twice but both times it was very good I like the sauces better at slows in Detroit but the cornbread here is a lot better its not dry at all it's has a jalapeÃ±o flavor to it which I'm not sure if I really like but it is moist and slows is always dry and hard, also the baked beans are really good they have lots of pulled pork in them too I would def recommend this place if you haven't tried it
(4)
Jerson J.

Great place, just positive ambiance. Friendly staffs and great food.
(5)
A D.

Not sure why Slows gets all the credit for BBQ in Detroit, when Bad Brads is simply the best around. The outdoor patio is one of the best around and nothing is better than eating BBQ outside on a fall afternoon in Michigan. Service is always outstanding as is the complete menu, including the beer. Now that there is two locations (original in New Baltimore) I was worried about going to the new Shelby location, mostly because it always seems like when a restaurant opens at a different location the food losses some of its original flavor. However! Bad Brads has exceeded all expectation and the second location produces BBQ at the same level as the original, and both have inspiring interior if you like the awesome reclaimed barn wood. Also, the appetizers are great and could easily be a main dish.
(5)
Keith K.

Lasting impression I have is "Where is the flavor"? When you first pull in the lot, tell me your not already thinking this place is bland. Walking through the doors, the smells are pleasant..... Decor is cool, the one thing it has in its favor, hence my 3 stars. Menu is looking good, wine menu is a block of wood, huh, odd. Ordered the 3 meat plus mac n cheese plus brads pit beans. Took one bite of each item, instantly asked myself" Where's the flavor"? All this nonsense about it being better than slows or even the woodshop are asinine. Folks its a minor league bbq joint playing in a major league ballpark. Sights and sounds are great, product on the field is to be desired. I will come back only to try their wood fired pizza to check another off my list. Blah!
(3)
Micah S.

Our first visit to Bad Brad's will certainly not be our last! Excellent BBQ, nice atmosphere and friendly waitstaff made our experience a good one. This brand new BBQ has a few kinks to work out, but it's clearly got the bones of a great place to eat! While our final impression of the restaurant was excellent, the first impression almost sent me back out the door. On arrival I checked in our party of two with the hostess and was challenged with "Are you both here?" That question is a pet peeve of mine and tells me that the restaurant is more concerned with turning tables that presenting a pleasant dining experience. However, I answered yes and was told it would be a 45 minute wait. I said we'd wait in the bar and received no response, so we headed to the bar to learn that they don't have a liquor license yet. Strike two for the hostess who didn't mention that. Back to the hostess to ask about eating outside. "It's just a waiting area." Five minutes later we were debating whether to wait when our pager buzzed. The 40 minute overestimate on the wait almost cost Bad Brad's our business- Strike 3 for the hostess! We were led to a high top right near the Wood-fired Pizza oven (90 seconds to cook your pizza at 1000 degrees!) and pizza prep station. It was almost like a Chef's Table experience - we were looking right into the kitchen, watching prep. A foodie's dream location. Appetizers We started with the BBQ Nachos. My wife worried that the Jalapenos in the recipe would make this dish too hot for her palate, but there was very little heat. Flavor however, was abundant! Crispy chips topped with a variety of ingredients including Bad Brad's moist and flavorful pulled chicken. The oh so smokey, crunchy double smoked bacon is mouth-wateringly good. The flavors and textures come together nicely in this appetizer! Meals: My wife ordered the pulled pork with Pit Beans and Corn Bread while I ordered a 3 meat platter with Brisket, Pork and ribs. Our food arrived and I was astounded by the portions! HUGE amounts of tasty BBQ to enjoy. And when I pointed out that I had chicken instead of Pork on my plate, Kaylee - our waitress - ran off to the kitchen to bring me a bowl of pork adding it to the heaping feast in front of me. I always try and rarely like brisket in a BBQ joint. So few do it well - but done right it's among my favorite meats. Bad Brad's nailed it! Tender and tasty it had a mild smoke flavor and didn't need to b drenched in sauce for moisture! Perfection! The chicken was also outstanding. Very moist, tender and smoky with an excellent blend of seasoning leave this as a meat enjoyed with or without sauce. The ribs aren't the falling off the bone type, but they are tender and have excellent flavor. Served with a dry rub, your left to your own devices to pick from the variety of sauces on the table. The ribs were definitely a big winner in my book. The pulled pork, usually my favorite BBQ, was very good but slightly disappointing. A little too much bark mixed in left it dry and it was not as tender as I would have liked. However, the flavor was excellent and I think that given the quality of the other foods, this was likely an anomaly and I am sure it will get ironed out! Sauces: The sauces on the table included sweet, sour, spicy, 3-2-1 (3 parts sweet, two parts sour, 1 part spicy) and Mustard. I prefer a athicker BBQ sauce, but all of the sauces have good flavor and consistency and are on par with any top qualify BBQ. Based on the fact that the 3-2-1 bottle on every table was getting the most use, I'd call that the fan favorite, and I agree. A balanced sauce with loads of flavor. I added just a little more spicy to kick up the heat a bit. Sides: The corn bread is among the best I've had anywhere! The Pit Beans are full of various flavors and textures and at least two kinds of beans. The assortment of local dill pickles didn't impress. The new dills were so fresh it was like eating cucumber dipped in brine and the old dills were too old for my taste. Too mushy and too tangy. But they were the only thing that touched my plate all night that I did not enjoy. Staff: After the experience at the hostess stand, I was a bit worried that the service might not be good. Boy was I wrong. Our waitress - Kaylee - was attentive, friendly and had great menu recommendations! There is a constant flow of runners from the kitchen making sure that all guests at each table are served simultaneously, and our canning jar drink glasses never hit empty. One of the owners stopped by to check on our meals and he was clearly interested in what we had to say. Five stars for the wait-staff and kitchen staff! Overall: I can't wait to go back and try Bad Brad's again.
(4)
A B.

Amazing food and service. Each time we go there we are greated by the manager and have a wonderful attentive waitress. The cooks pay great attention to detail, and each dish is flavorful. I highly recommend the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer. All the meats are tender...the sliced brisket and ribs are my favorite. You can't go wrong. You will wait...so go 45 min before you want to eat.;)
(5)
Carrieq R.

Great smoked brisket, excellent pizza (the one with the egg and greens is my favorite). So glad they opened one on my side of town.
(4)
Marco P.

First, the ribs were cooked perfect and very tender. The sauces available were OK. Nothing overly special. The 3-2-1 sauce with a little spicy is what I ended up doing. The sides were nothing to be excited about. Mashed potato's were bland. Greens were also bland. Mac and cheese was average. The tortilla soup was pretty good. I know it sounds like I didn't like the place..But I did. ONLY because of the ribs. The ribs were really good. I would probably go back and just eat the ribs. Nothing else. Slow's has nothing to be worried about.
(2)
Carrie W.

Amazing. Almost didn't come because I read a bad review before but we decided to give it a try and I am glad we did because I do not know what they were talking about. The food was great, decor was awesome, great patio, very very busy... And if that was not enough... Ummm root beer floats out of a giant Mason jar! Yes please! The owner even came out and was chatting with us and other customers, always nice!
(5)
John T.

Been going to the New Baltimore location for years. Shelby is just as good. Try the BBQ chowder as a side. Mac and cheese is real good too-but not quite as good as Clarkston Union. My only complaint: the only draft beers available are micro brews (good if you like that sort of thing, but in my opinion a bit too heavy if you're eating a bunch of meat),and a tall draft was 9 friggin bucks. Otherwise, the best BBQ in town.
(4)
James L.

Best BBQ in metro Detroit. I visited the top 2 rated BBQs in Texas earlier this year and have to admit Brad's was respectable. Ordered the Classic with chopped brisket. Flavorful with a nice smokey taste. Several sauces on the table to sample. My favorites were the 321 and spicy. If you get in the mood and need a BBQ fix, this is the place.
(4)
Stanley M.

Food was great, service was awesome! Kalicia was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive! She also suggested the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer. We were not disappointed. Awesome! We had the ribs, and were delicious and all the sides were remarkably good. I can't wait to go back. Good Job BBQ team!
(5)
Patrick R.

Food was great. I smoke BBQ in my own restaurant, and this stuff is pretty tasty. Best ever? No... but as good as it gets in Michigan. Prices are reasonable. Sides were delicious (some of the best greens I've ever had). Portions are quality. Sauces on the tables were solid... but they could have been a little better. Atmosphere is cool. I really like the neo-rustic look. What keeps is short of 5 stars is: First, we had a larger group (8) so we'd knew we'd have to wait. It was raining, but they said we could go out and hang on the patio bar thing. Only part of the patio was covered, so we kinda lumped around this bar and hi top. No server ever offered to get us a drink, even though there were several of them hanging out behind the patio bar at any given time chatting it up. We had to go inside to the packed bar to get drinks. Me and my buddy dashed through the rain, got back inside and worked our way up to the bar. I ordered a couple beers and a couple drinks. Bar tender interrupted my order (ruder than necessary) to say "hold on. I can't serve you all that with out ids". So me and my boy gave her ours (we're both 30... no biggy to get carded) and said the other 2 drinks were for our fiance/wife. She wasn't having it. She said she needed all of the IDs. I'm like, "come on... we're 30 and we don't want to make our ladies come through the rain." But she didn't care. I understand you may have policies... but come on. Work with me here... since it was your useless wait staff that made us come in in the first place. And her attitude about it was unnecessary. Second, one of the conversations that the chatting outside servers had, right next to me no less, was about daring the kitchen guy who came out to chat to pee on the outdoor fire they had going. He said he'd done it before. Finally, after we were seated (longer than quoted... but we're a big group so I understand) on the patio. By now the rain stopped, and the mosquitos began to swarm. And I mean swarm! Now granted, that can't be blamed on the restaurant... but there's no way this was a first time occurance... maybe some citronella candles or something to let me know your trying. By the end of the meal, we were destroyed. My fiance and I had a combined 40 bites just on our feet and legs. I'll be back, but I hope they improve on these points.
(4)
Janey V.

IMO this place is better than the over-ratedd Slow's. Slow's is good, but with all of the hype of how amazing it is I can't say I was impressed. Their ribs are amazing and I love their cornbread.
(5)
William M.

Finally made to Bad Brad's. I have tried most of the BBQ places in the area. The Double Smoked Chopped Brisket is OUTSTANDING!. The ribs were good. The Pig Candy was excellent. The Chicken Wings were o.k. Ordered Burnt Ends, which are not on the menu but they will serve if you request them. Burnt Ends were just o.k. Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken both were between good and o.k. Smoked Turkey was tasty. Collard Greens were excellent. BBQ Chowder was o.k. I will return to sample more of the menu.
(4)
JB L.

I figured a place that "specialized" in meat should know what they're doing, especially on account of such wonderful reviews. The only thing I found to be true is the reinforced and undeniable fact of a completely lacking ability in pallet from our lumpish sum in the area. That's right! Just another extremely overpriced garbage eatery to go along with the usual places claiming the RIGHT to charge me so much for what maggots pass by. If the foods weren't enough to convince my stand off or sway my return, the completion in service certainly is. Two out of four orders were incorrect by fault of the expeditor (the only one in the kitchen over 20 years old). 3/4 of my order was held on a maple top without even the use of a warming station for 15 minutes while the last of the incomplete order was placed. By the time all the food was accepted (including the $4 cup of generic mac-n-cheese; CAN'T EVEN MAKE A REAL MAC!!!!!!) we all agreed to overlooked the lacking order in the anticipation of a so called great meal. Serves us right for accepting the hype over actuality. Really? Is this as good as it's gets in Michigan? Must be time to move.
(1)
Brad S.

I ordered the bacon egg and Cheese pizza and it was great. We got there at 6:30 0n a Monday and had a 20 min. wait but it was worth it. The staff was all very nice and helpful. The location is convenient but that's about it. No scenic views or window shopping while you wait for a seat. But with food this good you''ll go there for what's inside the restaurant.
(4)
Yelper H.

Excellent food, decor, microbrew beer and service. This is a hidden gem.
(5)
Laura H.

This is an awesome place to go for some fresh home cooked BBQ. Everything is made fresh in the restaurant daily. Be prepared to wait when you go.....it is definitely worth it! I have only one complaint. We went on a Thursday evening around 7:30 pm and the wait was about 35 min. Not a bad wait for a new popular restaurant. The only problem was the obnoxious annoying family that came in with two little kids who were starving and whining on and on and on. Seriously you should have taken them home and fed them. The hostesses sat them immediately after giving them coloring materials that didn't stop their whining. I would not have noticed that they were sat way before those who where there before them had we not been sat after them.......when we were there 20 min before them ,,,,,,,,right next to them and they were still whining!!! The food was great and I would go back again but it is not my problem that some ignorant parents wanted to go out and didn't hire a sitter so they shouldn't be able to cut in front of people who have already been waiting!
(4)
D D.

We had a party of eleven and everyone enjoyed the food and the waitress did a excellent job.The ribs were top notch and all the sides were seasoned perfectly and hot. Brisket was tender and juicy. Collards and cornbread are not to be missed. The nachos also rocked. Great place!!
(5)
Dave D.

Excellent BBQ, tender and juicy. Our first time at this place (we've never been to their original location). The sauces are fantastic, the cornbread is excellent, the meats were delicious.....I don't know what more to say! Our 'least favorite' meat was the sausage, which was actually very good - the rest of them (pulled chicken, pulled pork, sliced brisket) were just fantastic! It is very nice to have a restaurant like this close to us without having to get on M-59 and deal with all the lunacy...
(5)
Jeni K.

Food was great, service was awesome! Kalicia was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive! I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Dave G.

BBQ and Pizzas are excellent, every time we've been there the service has been great! It does get really crowded, so go early.
(4)
Theresa C.

I love this place! Have been to the New Baltimore location several times and here twice. From the brisket, moist and smokey to the Oh my gosh absolutely delicious corn bread! The waitstaff is awesome and the food divine!
(5)
Cindi S.

Grrrreat BBQ! We love the New Baltimore location and now love the Shelby (and it's much closer to home, so that's a PLUS). Brisket and Pulled Pork were awesome as was the mac 'n cheese and cole slaw! Awesome corn bread to boot! Got the 'chef's table' next to the pizza station - fun to watch! Can't wait to go back and try the pizza, they looked awesome! Wait staff was quick and attentive. Kinda enjoyed the lack of a liquor license, tables turned quicker than normal so our wait was manageable!! LOL
(5)
J S.

After hearing about this place for several years, I finally made it in for lunch. I ordered the pork, as I know it is the hardest to mess up, it was good, macaroni and cheese was very good. The sauces were OK, decided that spicy was the most to my liking. we ordered off the lunch menu, so our sandwiches were quite a bit smaller than I would have anticipated, think McDonald's hamburger size, maybe a little smaller. Very nice selection of Michigan beers available. Atmosphere is nice also. Wouldn't hesitate to go back.
(5)
Corey C.

So there are hundreds of reviews for this place, why add one more? Cause this place is good. I'm not from Texas, Missouri or anywhere south of the Mason Dixon. I'm from Michigan. Not a BBQ headquarters by any means so I just know good food whenever I shovel it in my mouth. AND THIS IS GOOD FOOD. If your a hardcore BBQ snob and you easily get your jimmies rustled then just stay home. If not come here eat BBQ and have great time. Great brisket, great ribs, great sides, great drinks and sweet tea. Friendly service average BBQ joint prices. Bad brads rocks!
(5)
Roy H.

I hang out at Bad Brads frequently. They have a fantastic selection of beers, most of which are Michigan originals. The menu is fantastic with everything you'd want and expect from a BBQ joint. The quality of food is far above any of the BBQ restaraunts in SE Michigan. Their BBQ sauces are fantastic. The pulled pork and ribs are better than any that I've had anywhere else.
(5)
Arizonayme G.

OK! The Chicken & Waffles appetizer is the bomb! If u like a little heat with sweet this is for you. My husband and share this but we end up fighting for who will get the last piece. Of course the food is always hot and delicious. This is our favorite place.
(5)
Holly S.

This place is DYNAMITE! Came here with my boyfriend after watching DDD bbq addition and he was hardcore craving brisket lol Absolutely the most amazing chicken and waffle I've ever eaten. The waffle was like corn bread but super soft and fluffy and the chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned. Next time I'd order it as meal it was that good! You gotta try it! I had the uptown fries as my meal because it just sounded heavenly and it totally was! It was like a deconstructed baked potato- fries, cheese, bacon and smoked brisket, sour cream, and green onions drizzled with their bbq sauce. It was really good but just order it as an app and share with 4+ people because 1) it's huge 2) it's very rich He had the smoked turkey or maybe chicken? With brisket Mac n cheese and I'm forgetting the other side. All the bites I tried were great We would both come back in a heartbeat! Yummmmmm
(5)
Sandra C.

Great barbeque. I mean GREAT BARBEQUE! I had the beef brisket and loved it. My side was mashed sweet potatos. They were the best sweet potatoes I have ever tasted in my entire life. My friend said the same thing about her mac and cheese. She goes there solely for the mac and cheese. The prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for... at least at Bad Brad's. I love the place. I love the atmosphere. It was worth experiencing and I will definately go back there. It is located on 23 Mile Road between Van Dyke and Mound on the north side of 23.
(4)
Hakim B.

Everything I've eaten in the 5+ times I've been there have been great every time. I'm not a pork rib eater but once I tried theirs it was falling from the bone. The sauces were good, I prefer the 321(?) The beef brisket chopped by far my favorite and very tender. All in all great food and prices.
(5)
Theresa W.

We got there 30 minutes before close so I secretly expected poor rushed service. To my pleasant surprise, the waitress was very attentive and insisted on explaining Brads smoking process. We ordered the wings to start with- smokey, crispy, moist and delicious.... how did they manage all that in one wing!! We followed with the grilled chicken breast, which is served pre-carved with 2 sides of your choosing. The sweet potato mash and mixed veggies were both really good. One of the best aspects of Brads is their selection of bbq sauces. Each has its own distinctive flavor profile and there's something for everyone. My favorite is the 312 mixed with a little Spicy sauce.
(5)
Naomi D.

Great food! Loved the ribs and the French fries were amazing!! The chowder is also to die for! This is definitely place I will be coming back to! Awesome atmosphere awesome food!
(5)
Steve B.

OMG!!!! Ive had many meals of BBQ but, this place is probably the most amazing Ive ever had. The smoke favor goes throughout the meats. You dont need BBQ sauce at all to enjoy this meal, thats the sign of good BBQ. I had the chopped brisket and pulled pork, side of mac n cheese and cornbread. For me, the mac n cheese could use some more chedder favor, a bit bland for me. The cornbread was awesome, doing a double order of that next time Im in town. I just have to say, Im blown away by the taste and quality.
(5)
Chris J.

Finally a place in Michigan that I wouldn't be embarrassed to take a Southerner to for BBQ. Have family in Alabama - and have had amazing BBQ in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. Have been to other famous/iconic BBQ in the Detroit area just to find crappy tasting meat smothered in sauce. My friends that is not BBQ - and you should not settle with places just because they have been around forever. Go with a group / the family and order a bunch of different meats - they are all great!
(4)
Tami M.

So delicious! Love the atmosphere, the outside patio was fantastic and even on a hot day the misters made it great. Can't wait to come back. Will definitely order Mac n cheese again.
(5)
S S.

I recently discovered I love BBQ, probably because BBQ places are now popping up in droves. I once went to a BBQ place that served drinks in pitchers instead of glasses and smelled so unappetizing that I ordered a baked potato and called it dinner, so I assumed BBQ was not my thing. That place has since closed. The menu here is large and everything sounded amazing, but I knew what I was here for, brisket and ribs. They did not disappoint! The ribs were as beautiful as ribs can be. I wasted a side on a salad, don't make the same mistake. The cornbread was where it's at. The Mac and cheese gets a B+, great but not amazing. The list of sides is extensive. I left happy, full, and with a box of leftovers. A note to management......if people are willing to wait the estimated 1 hour and 20 minutes for a meal on a beautiful fall like evening and you only offer one bench in your waiting room and 8 seats at the bar, make use of your patio! All the people waiting were! They have a fireplace that was unlit, an outdoor bar that was not staffed, and 40-50 people STANDING around stacks of locked patio chairs. I asked the hostess if there was a reason the chairs were locked and she said "Yes, we aren't seating on the patio tonight, so we aren't allowed to unlock them." It wouldn't take much effort to provide a comfortable waiting area by unlocking the chairs, but if you aren't going to do it, then put the chairs away so everyone isn't walking over to them to grab one only to realize they are locked! It seemed incredibly inhospitable. The ribs made up for the lack of forethought and the dinner service was excellent.
(4)
JC Z.

I have eaten at Bad Brads 3 times. First 2 times I had brisket, pulled pork with the bbq chowder. All of it was great, their bbq sauces are very good. The BBq chowder sounded weird but the waitress said it's amazing and she was right. The 3rd time was a Sunday and a cheat day so we decided on pizza and looked on yelp to see what was around. Although it was a cheat day we still wanted really good pizza, not just delivery from a chain. I was surprised to see that Bad Brads had allot of good reviews for their pizza so we went. We had the spicy porkie and it was so good, the perfect amount of heat and the meat was cooked perfect. What a great twist on pizza choices they have, check out the menu on their site. We had the bbq nachos to start and they were off the chain. The pizza and nachos were so different and unique compared to the normal. I think I will always get one or the other everyone I go there. Service all 3 times was top notch.
(5)
Matt D.

Great BBQ for sure. My six year old eats the brisket and corn bread here. Service is friendly. Go before the dinner rush to get in easy and quick. The snores are great. We have been here four or five times. I always get pick two meats and two sides and have left overs. Be sure to try all the sauces
(5)
Mike M.

Bad Brad's deserved 5 stars a year ago. In the past year the food has gone downhill. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants and the past few times we've left disappointed. The ribs are inconsistent, it's hit or miss whether they'll be dry and not fresh tasting. The Union Woodshop and Slow's have much better ribs. The mac and cheese used to be amazing, but it tastes different in a bad way now. We asked our waitress if the recipe changed a while ago and she told us it had indeed, but most customers shouldn't notice a difference. We don't order it anymore. The pizzas are really good. We've loved this restaurant since the original in New Baltimore. Since the two new locations have opened it's been disappointing. Cornbread is unique and delicious.
(4)
Cee A.

Best BBQ hands down. Cannot say enough about how great the food is!! I've tried all sorts of menu items and everything I've had is great. The taco platter is the best!!
(5)
Rachel M.

I don't like that they don't do reservations; therefore they encourage the idea of waiting for dinner. It's a peeve of mine and an automatic star removal. HOWEVER, once you are seated and order they are ridiculously quick. You will be stuffed. Greens are awesome. Mac & cheese was just ok. Pulled chicken was really good. Brisket was decent. Ribs fell off the bone. The sauces are pretty good too. I wish it wasn't so far and I could call ahead for seating. I would be highly disappointed to drive out to BFE only to find out I can't eat for an hour. I do plan to come back, that is the only issue that makes it a little "iffy". I do recommend otherwise. EDIT: I came back. Tried the ribs. They were frickin' damn frickin' good. Yeah, I'm won over. Solid place.
(4)
Mike M.

Fantastic bbq joint! Loved everything especially the bbq chilli. It's a little expensive but definitely worth it. Just be sure to come during off hours or expect at least an hour wait.
(5)
Melissa Y.

DH and I went here for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was extremely hot outside. Little did we know, it was going to be extremely hot inside as well. After being seated for a few minutes we realized there was no A/C or it was not working. Either way, I certainly did not eat as much as I normally would, as I was busy guzzling water. If the A/C was not working (which is what I suspect was the issue), I would have appreciated a heads up or acknowledgement of this as I was very anxious to leave the restaurant as soon as I was done so I could go in the car and cool off a bit. Anyways, we ordered the fried mac and cheese appetizer and It was wonderfully crispy on the outside, which mixed great with the melty cheese and noodles the inside. DH ordered the two meats - chopped brisket and pulled chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and veggies and I ordered the one meat - pulled pork with mashed sweet potatoes and the corn bread. The beef and pork were both very flavorful and moist, and the chicken had a good flavor, although it was a little dry. The sweet potatoes and veggies were great sides, but the corn bread was not what I expected at all. It was really greasy and oily on both sides. I mostly just tried to eat the top and left the rest. For $40.00 plus tax and tip, I might try here again, but in cooler weather.
(3)
Suzanne A.

I love BBQ; especially slow pulled pork. We visited this place on a Thursday night for dinner, we arrived around 7:30 and I thought we would be waiting long. We waited for about 5 mins. The food was yummy! I order the three slammers, which one was a taco! Plus, I order a beer flight. The meal and beer was prefect; I went home with leftovers. We also order dessert, bump cake with ice cream. Overall a great meal. The services was exceptional; the waitress was attentive throughout out dining experiences. Definitely coming back.
(4)
Robin J.

Went back for lunch on Saturday. This place fills up fast, everytime I drive by their lot is full! We decided to go early on Sat to miss the crowds. Our waiter was friendly and quick, the place smelled great (burning cedar wood?) and the music was rocking. We had loaded chili cheese fries....yum, they were the best I've ever had. I had a Cobb salad and my husband had the pork tacos. We enjoyed the food but decided our choices would have been better on a hot summer day. Our food was so cold (the salad and the taco toppings) that we wished we'd ordered hot dishes. And unless you are super hungry, or sharing....order the Half size Cobb...it was still huge and I couldn't finish it.
(4)
Lynn C.

I don't give out 5 stars very often as I am a pretty big food and dining snob, but Bad Brad's earned every star and if I could give more I would. Beer: Awesome draft selections, love that all beverages are served out of a mason jar...$23 for 2 large drafts.. a bit pricey, but whatever it was all part of the experience. The flight is a good way to go so you can try different local beers. BBQ nachos - fantastic..every chip is covered with delishishness. Not huge, perfect sweet, spicy, crunchy and unique. A MUST try appetizer. I got the 14 oz ribeye - It was so tasty, not sure what the seasoning was they used, but it was perfect..only complaint I like my steak RARE it did come out close to Medium, but the bartender immediately took it back and my second one came out raw on the inside and a little crunchy on the oustside..perfection. My husband got the bbq platter, 3 meats - Turkey (fabulous) as I don't care for turkey, but it was smoked to perfection. The sausage was OK...my husband was a fan, but Im not a sausage lover so I'll take his word. The beef brisket was ok, but then again I do like my meat raw so anything cooked longer that a minute is not going to be on my list of things I will try....but my husband raved about his food and he is hard to please when it comes to BBQ since he comes from the south. Chile Cheese Grits.... AMAZEBALLS! Jalapeno Corn bread - Seriously great! Bread pudding - SOOOOOO good, the crunchy vanilla ice cream was to die for. Spanish coffee - not that good, should of stuck with the beer, they don't heat the glass nor coat the rim like a true spanish coffee, but whatever. Service - FANTASTIC. Not many places I go to live up to my standards of service. BOTH bartenders made sure they checked on us, great recommendations, personable, not robots, they actually conversed with my 7 year old and made small talk with us... you don't find servers like that very often. One thing that I respected..when my steak was placed in front of me, she made sure I cut into it to see it was cooked right...it was not and she was able to immediately take it back and rectify the situation instead of me sitting there and "dealing" with it or waiting for the server to come back hopefully before everyone else was done eating. I had my rare steak back before my husband was half way through the meal. Most fine dining establishments I know do this sort of thing, did not expect it from a BBQ place.. big props. Highly recommended, will be back for more, especially in the summer when the outdoor space opens!
(5)
Rich F.

I've been here a few times since it opened and IMO, it's just ok, I've had and made better. The pizza is a cool concept, but they always burn the hell out of the bottom of it, which makes it just taste like charcoal. Need to teach them how to properly cook a pizza in there. I love beef brisket, and their's is just ok. Famous Dave's and Slows are way better. I don't care for their sauces, again, Slows and FD's are much better. Their nachos are pretty good, very unique. I've had a couple sandwiches from there as well which were't too bad. Their sweet tea is probably the best thing there. I used to buy it by the gallon from there on occasion. All in all, it's an ok local place, but I'd rather go to Famous Dave's or if I'm down in the D, I'll hit up one of the 2 Slows locations.
(2)
Raymond S.

been here many times. referred many people here. always excellent. until now. the ribs smelled like a sewer. the chopped brisket was dry and smelled and tasted like it was smoked with burning tires. the sweet potato mash was just a sweet potato smashed up--no brown sugar, butter, anything. such an abrupt change for the worse that this place must have been sold or put in the hands of new managers. we wont be back, and I suspect many other long time fans wont either.
(2)
Timothy G.

This place has the perfect name bad brads because there food is horrible. Ribs were burnt to a crisp no flavor. Went there 2day for the first time and will never be going back. To anyone that wants the best BBQ around Macomb MI go to Texas Roadhouse they rock I only wanted to try this because of friend's recommendations and I was so disappointed a $50 bill wasted :/
(1)
Sam T.

Five stars all around for this place! Great service and food! It was our first time going and We got there a half hour before they closed and they sat us right down, served us right away. The atmosphere was amazing loved the things that were hanging on the wall. A must get would be their pulled pork it was to die for will def be going there a again!
(5)
Michael J.

As you walk in there is a great decor theme of a country BBQ. The prices aren't too bad. The food is awesome, you can taste the smoke and the flavor. When having BBQ platters everything is great just watch out for the hopped brisket which is a little dry but other than that it is a ton of food and is great value!
(4)
Steve K.

Holy Smokes!! Literally. The smoked food here is, well, miraculously good. No, great. Like manna in the wilderness good. So, ok, I'm a bit of a BBQ and smoked meat snob. My wife has been working in Macomb County a few times this summer and has been raving about this place she's visited a few times. And she's absolutely right. I'm not a big fan of Slow's in the D. I AM a big fan of Union Woodshop. However, Bad Brad's ribs beat ANY and ALL ribs I've had in the Midwest. Dare I say it? These are perhaps THE BEST ribs I've ever had. Including Kansas City and Texas. Wonderful dry rub crust, lovely smoke ring, and without a doubt, the ones I had tonight were the meatiest ribs I've ever eaten. Now, if you're into those mushy, "fall-off-the-bone" baby things, these are probably not for you. But if you appreciate real spare ribs, you'll love these. My wife and one of the kids ordered a trio of sliders - pulled pork, smoked turkey & chopped brisket. All got favorable reviews. Other daughter ordered mac & cheese, which she also raved about. We had an order of pig candy while we waited for main dishes - which arrived lickety split, I might add - and it was fabulous. Bacon was well cooked & just the right amount of candying up. Sides were also amazing. My wife had red skin potato salad - laced with dill, which we're both suckers for. So good we ordered a mess to take home for Labor Day cookout. My sides were sublime. Sort of a different take on the collard greens - not sure why, but not quite as bitter as usual, which I don't mind. These were a tad milder with black eyed peas & tiny hunks of pork. My second side was equally fab - sweet & sour cucumbers with red onion & red pepper - all thinly sliced. Really wonderful. Great bourbon selection. Decent array of craft beers on tap & some bottles. My one complaint is that, unlike most BBQ joints, they do not include cornbread as part of the deal. You gotta choose it as a side or pay for it as a side item. We lived without it, as there were so many other great sides from which to choose. Will definitely be back - over & over & over again! P. S. Pretty great sauces as well. My fave was the house sauce, billed as having "a little bit of everything" - maybe a combo of their hot, sweet & spicy choices. I think they call the house sauce "3-2-1" sauce.
(5)
Armando B.

Worse wait ever - the guys in the entrance don't know how to manage tables so expect a large wait. Need to professional to learn to how manage flow of people and table assignment. Average wait time for a group of 4 is 30 to 45 minutes and be ready to see many people get seated in front of you. Food is good but suggest you go for take away
(1)
Jen G.

We are regular patrons of Bad Brad's in New Baltimore, and couldn't wait to see the new location. Went on opening day. Love the new location, it's bigger and the atmosphere is really great! They put so much into the detail, and the customer service is awesome, the manager always thanks us for coming in, and how everything has been. I tried the new wood fired pizza, it was spectacular! Looking forward to them opening the patio, and they should have their liquor license they said by early next week. Best BBQ in the "D"
(5)
Evan D.

Alright you elitist Yelpers, you guys win. I'm quitting Yelp, much like the food industry is quitting decent service. The following review will be my last ever review on Yelp, due to a combination of hate mail, rude comments, and lies about the integrity of my posts (and weight of my mother). Congrats, everybody, I hope you're happy. --------------------------------------------------Â- There are few things we know to be true in life as we hurtle inevitably through the void. Your family will all forsake you, your friends will all abandon you, your lovers will all leave you, but perhaps most importantly, Bad Brad's will always be delicious. I haven't met Brad personally, but I imagine he's the "Bubba" of this operation. That guy know a million ways to barbecue something. You name it, it's at Bad Brad's, and it's mostly trans fat. Nowhere else is a self-induced heart attack so pleasing to the senses. If you happen to find yourself in this establishment on the long road to death, I recommend the Pig Candy - because nothing's more satisfying than sugar-crusted carcass. Life is an illusion, free will is a myth created by the government, and you only exist as a plaything for an omnipotent, heartless god. Die quickly, escape while you can, but remember to enjoy Bad Brad's BBQ. --------------------------------------------------Â- Alright, there you have it. Now screw you guys, I'm going to Angie's List.
(5)
Bridge N.

I loooove this place! The pig candy is divine. The BBQ nachos are also a favorite of me and my boyfriend. Last time I went I had the tacos and they were SO good. They grill the cheese on the corn tortillas so it's crunchy and sweet lord was it good, definitely try it!
(5)
Derek F.

Bad brads what can you say, this place is great love the food love the atmosphere the patio is one of the best around. The prices are reasonable with some quality food. If your a fan of bbq don't miss out. We started out with the pig candy probably the last favorite part of the whole meal,too sticky next time I will skip that but everything else was a hit and I loved sitting out on there patio eating great bbq and drinking cold ones on warm evenings. Can't wait to go back and do it again.
(4)
Nancy E.

I love the decoration and atmosphere. The beef brisket was great. All food and the crafted beers were gray. Good price. Overall excellent place
(4)
Brian S.

Great service, drinks, BBQ and atmosphere. I've been really happy every time I've been here but after returning from Kansas City, Missouri I have to say bad brads wins the war on BBQ. :) Moist and full of flavor plus the meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Even momma couldn't do better and her family tree dates back to old school BBQ Memphis style. Looks like I'm married to bad brads for all my BBQ needs. :p Fully and totally in love with the BBQ.
(4)
Erin M.

If your looking for a good barbecue place this is it! Love the atmosphere, our server was GREAT, and the food was yummy. Mac and cheese was to die for and the pulled pork was yummy! Definitely should check it out
(4)
Adam S.

Bad Brad's is quickly becoming my favorite BBQ spot, and yes, it's eclipsing Slows, at least in my world. The meats are all done very well; the brisket and pulled pork are both killer and the sides are well portioned. In an effort to diversify, we branched out on the last visit and tried the BBQ chowder and campfire nachos... both of which were awesome! This place can crank out the food, and they have a fantastic beer list to boot. Tons of craft offerings, including lots of locally brewed beers, so that's a huge plus for me. I do have a few minor complaints though. 1) Get a new drink menu! Bad Brad's current design is terrible! There are 4 pieces of heavy wood bound by two over sized metal rings with the paper menu attached to each piece of wood. It looks cool, but your drink menu doesn't have weigh 10 pounds! 2) Why, why, why do you insist on serving beer in mason jars? This type of glassware is not only trashy, but it really detracts from the beer. Honestly, a typical nonic pint glass is much better suited for serving beer, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate a switch. 3) Why isn't that patio open yet? I last visited the Shelby location on May 17th and there was a one hour wait. The patio was sparsely populated, and I thought, "Score! No wait for us!". But we could only order drinks and wait on the patio because they didn't think they would be that busy and they only had one waitress to work outside... This place is ALWAYS busy! This is the first time in three attempts that we got seated because the wait was ONLY an hour, why would you think you wouldn't be busy? In this situation, you call someone in and get that patio filled with guests that can order food and you start turning over more tables... Anyway, just rating on food and service, this place is great! Know that you'll have a hefty wait on just about any night of the week; the word is out so just be prepared to work through those hunger pains until you get a table. It's well worth it!
(5)
Keith A.

Its just average. But honestly, and ironically, they're aren't any world-class BBQ joints in Detroit (for whatever reason). But this place gives it the good old "college try". Presentations are slick, service is good, but the food - in my opinion, is simply mediocre. Not Kroger mediocre, but even Chicken Shack ribs are better. Lazybone's on Groesbeck is as close as you will get to true Memphis style Q in this city. Bad brads is more KC style, but they would be put out of business in a town like that.
(2)
Kimberly M.

After a number of visits, last night pretty much sealed the fact that I won't return. I understand being busy, but by now the staff should have it together. We sat at a high boy in the bar, there were two bartenders working the bar and still is was difficult to get service. The food is good and priced well, but when you order a drink you may want to double check with the server if the price is accurate. Both my husband and I ordered a Sazerac Rye on the rocks, now I understand that there is usually a up charge when you order a drink on the rocks, but when the price is listed at $8 and you are charged $14, either the price list needs to be updated or they need to let a customer know.
(2)
Kelly R.

Whew, the name is certainly appropriate because Bad Brad's is indeed bad on the stomach and intestines. We dined there yesterday evening and the dining experience was much less than satisfactory, but I didn't anticipate the last 12 hours to be miserable too. I'm not sure what did it, but it could have been the wilted brown lettuce in the salad, the Mac and cheese or the margarita pizza. The service was subpar as was the iced tea. I only took a sip of the tea which was horrible, then asked the server for a glass of water. We were still charged for it. I will never step foot in this place again. Perhaps a call to the Health Department is on my to do list today. Something just isn't right.
(1)
Richard A.

My girlfriend and I went on a Friday night, a bit past eight and our wait was only a half hour or so if even that. regardless, the food was well worth the wait. We had "pig candy," and "downtown fries" as our apps. Both were awesome! Pig candy is a must try! For entree's we had pulled pork, and sliced brisket, both phenomenal. Sides, Sweet potato mash, greens, jalapeno corn bread and macaroni. The macaroni comes out in a Mini skillet, also a must try! Excellent service and amazing food. Just do it!
(5)
Karen W.

Absolutely yummy! I recommend going when it's nice enough to sit outside. The outdoor patio with pond and fire pit is so cozy and relaxing. Ok, now the important part....the food! Very good BBQ. We shared a sampler of a little bit of everything and we've also had the pizza. Everything is fabulous and they have a great selection of beer!
(4)
R G.

Great atmosphere, Great food, awesome wait staff!! Love the Mac n cheese!!! Definitely will be back!
(5)
A W.

Let just say, my husband and I ordered carry out from here on whim after seeing the owner on Fox2 News, and we have eaten here once a week ever since!!! Every item is delicious! Wait staff is phenomenal and very informative! Sweet Tea is perfect! and the 3-2-1 sauce, I did my French fries in it!!! And since I am the bathroom police-I must say that bathroom is decorated awesome, clean and smells good!!!! Don't be surprised if there is a wait at the prime times :)
(5)
Suzzette M.

Stopped by the other night for dinner with The Hubs and we tried some new things on the menu the last couple times we have gone. Smoked Turkey is nothing short of amazing! It is not something I would normally order, but I got the two meat dinner, and figured if I didn't like it...I'd still have something else. Oh wow! The turkey was moist, cut nice and thin, had a great texture, and a nice smoked taste! Nothing too smoky, but topping it with some sweet BBQ sauce hit the jackpot! The Hubs tried a cup of the BBQ Chowder. I wanted to steal it away from him after tasting it! It is a cross of cream of potato and corn chowder with bits of brisket!! SO GOOD! YOU MUST TRY IT! The cornbread is also great, you have to try it out! This past visit, we sat at the bar near the kitchen, which was great! We got to see everything coming out. They sell lots of orders of nachos, so I am going to have to get some the next time we stop by!
(5)
Livia S.

I was super excited to eat here...so after months of saying i was going to go, i did. My sisters, my mother and i waited a good 40mins before being seated (it was super crowded, so it must be good!)...we ordered our food, and before we knew it, our appetizers were out and at our table (they were awesome). We were seated in the back near the kitchen, and this is where the trouble began...we had a full view of the kitchen and it's staff. :/ We saw them touching the food WITHOUT gloves, We let our server (who was super nice) know that we were totally grossed out by that, and asked for our bill. We left and called the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. He pretended to not know what we were talking about, even after we had seen our server speak with him regarding the gloveless offenders. He also acted as if it was no big deal... all and all, i was super disappointed. the food smells great, and the atmosphere is awesome. too bad i wont be back.
(1)
Michael K.

This place has a cool setting, I love BBQ and they do it well! I had the beef briquette and it was good. A lil tuff but the seasoning was excellent. I could have licked the beef and been satisfied. The bartender was great and friendly.
(4)
Kara D.

Good BBQ. My husband said the pulled pork was great and my chicken was deliciously moist. The Cobb salad was also very fresh. Especially in the cold winter I appreciate the tortilla soup! We both enjoyed the various sauces as well. Next time I am going to try the ribs, which our server recommended multiple times. Bad Brad's also has an awesome outdoor seating area as well as lunch specials, so be sure to check that out!
(4)
Jeff T.

As always the service is excellent. Had the brisket chowder which is one of my favorites. Usually get the street tacos which are amazing. This time I ventured. I tried the chicken and waffles app. It was delicious. Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Filling too!
(5)
Tim W.

It was ok. Nothing fantastic. First of all we had to stand in the vestibule. The door was very squeaky. Wouldn't be a big deal if we hadn't had to stand there and listen to it open and close 100 times. Please invest in some WD40! The turkey was awesome and the Brisket was very moist. Although a little fatty. Fries were burnt. The cornbread was pretty good. Our waitress was ok. But, she would not look us in the eye. I find that a little disturbing when I am asking about the menu. I have had better ribs. They were ok. But not great. My worst complaint is the Tortilla soup. It was literally a bowl of salsa with a few tortilla chips and a couple dollops of sour cream! Tortilla soup? Not! I Will say that the 321 sauce was pretty good.
(3)
Tyler S.

First things first. This isn't Kansas City. This isn't St. Louis, and this isn't Memphis. Its Southeast Michigan. But it's the closest you're gonna get to genuine southern BBQ in suburban Detroit. Bad Brad knows his stuff when it comes to smoked meats and proper southern fare, which explains the three profitable location. It was a Sunday afternoon (3:45) and it was a 25 minute wait. Thats saying something. On to the food...The smoked chicken wings are served whole, as they should be. They were excellent. On to the entree. A full rack of St. Louis Style Ribs with a side of brisket. Flavor was exceptional and on point. Very well seasoned and smoked to perfection, and the 4 house sauces compliment any palate exquisitely. Sides are plentiful, especially the mac and cheese. My only qualm is that the ribs were a little tough, which I can only attribute to being smoked, placed in the cooler, and reheated to order (which I understand). Atmosphere is unique in the sense that it provides the perfect backdrop to get your BBQ fix. Service is attentive and personable all the while informed on the product they serve, kindly offering several recommendations. It's not the kind of intimate date place, as it can get a little loud, but thats the way its supposed to be in a BBQ joint. In sum, I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good smokehouse. You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Amy P.

This place definitely has me wanting to come back for more! We don't get a lot of great restaurants out this way, so to have Bad Brads within 10 minutes driving distance is a definite bonus. All the meat here is smoked in house, and they also have a woodburning oven for flat bread pizzas. (They look amazing!) The day of my visit, my friend and I had great service! I loved the look of the interior of the place. The wood was amazing and you can tell there was some amazing craftsmanship here. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and helped us navigate our way through or first visit here. I ordered a sandwich, which was ok, but I will definitely just stick with ordering straight up meat next time. I'm just not a sandwich fan. My own fault. The sauces are good and the mustard sauce is really good and different. There are 5-6 different sauces to choose from, something for everyone. I ordered the mac and cheese as a side and it was just ok. But most restaurants never really have good mac and cheese anyway. They have a great selection of sides to choose from though, so many it's very hard to choose which to get. You can also get your fries with different spices on them as well! We also ordered the trio of salsas and guacamole for an appetizer, and we were shocked at how tasty the salsas were. Above the quality of many mexican restaurants I've been to. We didn't even finish the guac, we were just so stuck on these salsas. I was shocked at how delicious and different each salsa was. Sooo good! You have an array of smoked meats to choose from with many different options and the meat itself is pretty good. Not overly smoked, just a nice subtle smokey flavor. Overall menu selection is great. You can get salads, burgers, sandwiches, smoked meat, ribs, pretty much everything you may expect. I will have to try the ribs next time because I did see a worker in the back preparing and rubbing down the ribs with a dry rub which were no doubt headed for the smoker. They looked delish. Overall a great experience and I am definitely ready to try this place again!
(4)
Kris O.

Terrific BBQ. Great night out with the family. The wait can be a little long but worth it.
(5)
Rich G.

OK. I'll admit it. I was excited when I heard that a second Bad Brad's BBQ was opening in Shelby off 23 Mile. The New Baltimore location always seemed crowded and small, and some distance from our home. So we tried to go -- on a Friday night. That was a mistake. Lines out the door waiting to taste their special brand of BBQ foods. Eventually tried again on a Sunday lunchtime. Wasn't crowded at all. That was a good start. We have intermittently gone on Sundays to get away from the long wait that can happen on a Friday or Saturday night. Myself, I liked the basic sandwich plates, which come with a variety of meat choices, homemade chips and a pickle. The buns appear to be homemade - haven't had anything like them anywhere else - and larger than usual. I have also tried their BBQ fajitas.Was kind of disappointed actually. I got a pile of chicken on a tray with five small bowls of fixins. Advise that if you get this, you ration those fixins. If you run out, they will charge you for more - including salsa (I HATE that when a restaurant does that!). Chicken was not barbecued or spiced - it was strictly up to you to make your own, using the sauces on the table. My wife tends to order the same Cobb salad every time. Only thing is, it has come out with a variety of items on the salad - in varying proportions - each and every time. No consistency in preparation. When asked, the waitstaff always tell us that it depends on who is in the kitchen. Training anyone? One other comment on salads. If you like a high meat and featured item ratio to lettuce, then these are your salads! There seems to be more stuff ON the salad than lettuce underneath. For many, this is a good thing. For dieters, not so much. I have also had the wood fired pizzas. They are top notch! I would highly recommend them. Cooked at 1000 deg for 2 minutes, they come out fabulous and tasty every time. As far as service goes, our glasses were always filled and we are always well tended to. Even when the restaurant is busy. So kudos to that. Are there better BBQ restaurants? Probably. Are they very local? Uh-uh. So this is likely the best experience for BBQ you'll get nearby.
(4)
Raffi E.

The ambience and setting is perfect and beautiful...that is all thats good about this place though. When I think of bbq, I think ribs, brisket, pulled pork, etc.; so with that said, I ordered a pick two and went with the brisket and sausage and added an extra 1/4 slab of ribs. My two sides were the mac and cheese and bbq chowder. My girlfriend ordered the campfire nachos. No flavor on any of my meats, and my sausage tasted like the chicken tortilla sausage I get from Costco. The mac and cheese was just okay. I understand that there are bbq sauces to add to the meats, but the meats should speak for themselves. The campfire nachos seemed like they were made with store bought chips and just baked with all of the ingredients. Too much cilantro was added to the nachos and they were hardly eaten. When a restaurant is bbq based, it needs to be able to stand out with the traditional bbq foods - otherwise, it shouldnt be a bbq place. Their bbq chowder was great, but thats it...their sweet tea and lemonade arent home made and thats a little disappointing, but no big deal....Maybe their sandwiches and other meals are great, but I wont be coming back to give them a shot. They have a long ways to go to become a Slows or Union Woodshop.
(2)
Randy T.

This is a must visit for anyone in the area. The BBQ here is like no other, the care and passion that goes into the food that comes out of the kitchen is amazing!! Bad Brad's offers a simple menu of BBQ goods as well as a generous selection of side items (the Mac and Cheese is one of my favorites). The pulled pork is amazing and the brisket is to die for. This will surely continue to rise as one of the metro areas best BBQ places. The wait can be an hour or more, so give yourself plenty of time when you arrive, but once you are seating the service is quick and painless. The staff was exceptional, despite being busy, we felt like we were the only customer. Refills came quick, the meal was served with little wait, and yet you never felt rushed either!! We will definitely return here and anyone who eats here will probably do the same!!
(5)
Meredith E.

The evening started with a rain storm... I was sitting on the deck on a cloudy, 75 degree evening. Then the misters started. Like a hot summer day at an amusement park, the misters purpose is to cool the area and per a nearby waitress, provide a natural bug repellant. Unlike being at an amusement park, I was trying to enjoy my beer and dinner while the misters soaked me for a solid 30 minutes. I was hoping for the restaurant to host a wet t-shirt contest, for I would surely win. After the misters, chunks of shingles kept falling off the roof and into our food. Then came the bugs. I left Bad Brads soaked with what looked like a case of the chicken pox with my arms, legs and face covered in bug bites. The waitress was very nice and laughed off the above events. When I ordered a beer she thought I wouldn't like, she kindly brought me a sample to try first. The waitress was right. The beer was not my cup of tea. As for the food... I enjoyed the shingle free bites of bbq pork and bacon pizza. My friend loved her burger with homemade bacon. It's good barbecue. I still think the New Baltimore location is a lot better. Bad Brads is one of the better restaurants in the area. But I recommend dining indoors.
(3)
Lindsay B.

Great food and the BEST corn bread! The pulled pork and ribs are amazing, along with their 3-2-1 sauce. Staff is friendly. Glad there's a great BBQ place somewhat nearby, that I don't have to drive Downtown to. Looking forward to the next visit!
(5)
Jay S.

Great bbq joint. Everything is top notch. Really like the brisket especially the chop sandwich. You can tell the food is homemade and quality. A real gem in shelby twp. 321 sauce is ridiculous!
(5)
Michael N.

Food and waitress were great. There were eight of us in our party. The waiter at the desk refused to seat the four of us till the rest of our party arrived. He was rude and offered no explanation for his refusal to seat us. Just said he wouldn't do it till everyone was there. I traveled from fifteen miles south of Detroit and was treated like this. I won't be back.
(3)
Robert C.

This is my favorite place to eat. Real BBQ and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. The atmosphere is great and the staff are always nice and friendly. "The Jimmy" is probably the best sandwich I have ever ate. There are a variety of sauces at the table and they are all equally great. There are some setbacks but even with that in mind I still give them a five. I wish the cornbread was sweet cornbread but that is just my preference. Also, when ordering carry-out, they have forgot to put the BBQ sauce in the bag. I take some blame in that for not checking the bag before I leave. I'd go back and get it but I drive thirty minutes to get it. In my opinion they are a notch above the "Union Woodshop."
(5)
Dylan S.

This place is always packed when I pass it, and after trying it for the first time I can really see why. The "Pig Candy" was quite possibly the best bacon i've ever had, perfect taste/texture/toughness. The fish and chips w/ salt and vinegar fries also did not disappoint; the fish was just as expected, but the fries which I thought would be too vinegar-y were not, the flavor was perfectly faint. The cornbeard surprised me when it had bell peppers in it, but it actually turned out to be my favorite part of the meal. Service was tops too!
(5)
Tony J.

Worst BBQ ever I had the ribs they were very dry and flavorless my wife had the pulled pork it was ok at best the sides were ok the service was ok there drinks were good but way over priced won't be coming back
(1)
Victoria A.

Everything we had was delish Ribs, Pig Candy, Chicken wings.. YUM. Love the potato salad with fresh dill! Cornbread is killer!!
(4)
Alicia K.

We were hungry for BBQ and in the area. The chopped beef brisket - awesome with their 3,2,1 sauce. The sliced brisket was slimy and fatty. The pulled pork was blah. Turkey was pretty good. The street tacos my husband says were awesome but I didn't like them. The cornbread is soooo damn good, as is their desert selection. Tortilla soup is nasty. Arnold Palmer was meh. The coke was good - I mean the perfect fountain coke for all you out there that hate when it's gross. I might go back, I might not. I don't like the run down look they are found for but hey whatever.
(3)
Katrina Z.

Dang! Their blue cheese dressing and kettle chips are da bomb.com !! In fact everything is amaze balls!!
(5)
Tim T.

One of the best BBQ places in Macomb County. The meat is tender, the sides are outstanding and everything is homemade. After being greeted in the parking lot by the aroma of the smoker, it's a short walk to the promised land. Not to get into a war over Slow's and every other BBQ joint in town, but in my opinion, the meat here is far better than anywhere else. As an FYI: the 3,2,1 sauce is what everyone raves about but the spicy sauce is the cat's ass.
(4)
Scott C.

Found this place on Yelp, so thank you Yelpers. We were in from out of town playing a football game on a Friday afternoon and needed a place to grab lunch. Bad Brad's BBQ is kind of out of the way, but was a great find. Love the out door patio and the decor of the restaurant inside. We ordered the platter with pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket. I forget the name of the sauce they recommended, but they make it themselves and it was excellent. We devoured everything they gave us and our family LOVED this place. Wish we had something like this close to where we live. In my opinion, this is the best BBQ place that I've eaten at in Michigan. I've I'm close to this area again and lunch/dinner time, it will definitely be on my radar to visit again!
(5)
Calvin D.

Very GOOD BBQ, if you live more than 30 minutes from Clarkston's Union Woodshop - I'd say Bad Brad's should be your new BBQ place First the service was great - they have very nice baby seats too, the drinks were refilled often, and everyone had a smile. Second the food was very good - i'd say the brisket was very near to great, and the ribs were soft and juicy. Stop reading and go eat some BBQ at Bad Brad's
(4)
Vickie S.

First time here. We stopped in yesterday, early afternoon for lunch. The food was good, especially the cornbread. Our daughter made us order extra (cornbread) to take home, lol. The beef brisket was spicy and delicious! Pulled Pork was also good. We didn't sample the chicken, but can only imagine how delicious it would be. Will try next time! :)
(4)
Kim S.

Best brisket I've ever had. Side dishes- get the Mac and cheese and or the french fries. Honestly. I crave this place. Always busy but worth it
(5)
Arthur H.

Bad Brad's was recommended to us by friends who told us of the quality of the BBQ. Overall, I would say the place was fairly average overall. Upon entering, the restaurant is pretty ordinary in appearance. It has a rustic kind of quality, with typical BBQ-esque type of atmosphere. Pictures of the BBQ centers of the universe on a map, a picture of a cow with the cuts, etc. We got there about 5:00 pm on New Year's eve and it was already getting very busy, and we had to wait about 10 minutes before being seated. The bar area can be used as a waiting area, but the entry way gets full fast with only a bench for waiting seating. They have the lighted buzzers for patrons, so you can wander a bit off the entry if you want. The seating area is very typical of a BBQ place, with some bench seating along the outer part of the restaurant, with tables in the center. Be mindful the place is rather small, despite looking pretty large on the outside. I think the bar area and the kitchen take up most of the space. Our booth was very large for the 4 of us, and they are all one size. I think that the booth might be able to seat 8 people snugly, 6 easily. The waitress provided decent service level, but was not very attentive once our food arrived. We started with some of the draft microbrews. Buyer beware here. They don't show the prices of the brews and they have two sizes - short and tall. The tall is basically a huge mason jar - maybe 20-24 oz., so be prepared for a bit of sticker shock. My "Captain Amazing" (I might be misquoting the name here) was $12 for the tall, which hit me hard once I saw the bill. Granted, I didn't ask for the price before ordering, so I'm warning you guys since I didn't get it in advance. My wife ordered a porter, which was $9 for the same size, so the price varies quite a bit based on what you order. I suggest that you ask for the price before you order so you don't get too shocked. (For comparison, my daughter ordered a Rum Runner, which was only $7) My beer was quite bitter with raspberry overtones, which would have been great without the bitterness. My wife really liked the porter though. For dinner, we ordered quite a few different things from a half-slab of St. Louis ribs, a 2-meat (brisket and pulled pork), a 3-meat (brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken), and a mac-and-cheese dinner. The brisket was too dry in our opinion, but had a nice smokey flavor. The pulled pork and chicken were very good in flavor. The ribs were very good too, nice and meaty with little fat. The mac-and-cheese was very nice as a main entree and a side order. Very cheesy. The sauces were very nice as well, with a decent variety. However, they didn't really have a good quality Carolina style vinegar based one. My recommendations are their 3-2-1, which has a sweet quality to it; or their "spicy", which is similar to the 321, but with a bit of a kick to it. The "spicier" (clever naming, huh?) is good, has some heat, but is not really too much different than the other two already mentioned. They also have a very nice mustard-based one, and a couple of others that are in bottles sitting on your table. For the four of us, we spent $97, without tip. For a BBQ place, I think this is expensive. But we did have drinks that were quite expensive, which increased our bill a lot. Without the drinks, we were at about $70 (adding 3 soft drinks would add another $9, I believe). So, let's say it worked out to about $20 per head with soft drinks. For metro Detroit though, finding good BBQ is a bit tough. If you are on the northeast side of Detroit, I would recommend them. I wouldn't recommend driving 20 miles, which is what we did, to get there. I am sure you can do just as well with something a bit more local that would be similar in quality to Bad Brad's. We live much closer to the Union Workshop in Clarkston and will be going back there instead of here.
(3)
Rich B.

Yeah this is the place. The minute you walk in the door and that smell hits you it's heaven . The decor is great fits perfectly with a BBQ joint.. The menu is filled with delicious ideas. I chose the two meat plate with brisket and chicken. Fantastic..but to me the star of the plate was the pit beans,they are fantastic, can really taste the smoke flavor The service was quick and friendly. Prices are on the higher side, but worth it.
(5)
Shannon S.

The smell hits you as soon as you walk in! Wonderful smokiness! I'm not a connoisseur of BBQ but this place is just plain GOOD! Started with an Old Fashioned, BB's version, it was really good...nice and sweet.. Had the loaded Uptown fries.. VERY TASTY! Half a slab of ribs with the mac & cheese and cole slaw. Loved the ribs, love the mac & cheese, the coleslaw was good, but it could have been creamier. Our service was really stand out! Danielle, our server, was friendly, upbeat, and knowledgeable. She made the experience more fun with her enthusiasm about how certain items were cooked, flavored, or prepared! I would definitely definitely go back!
(4)
Andrea B.

By far my favorite place for BBQ. Love to share the 4 meats platter. Boyfriend loves the mac and cheese and craft beers. Phil was our server on Friday night... best service we ever had! The manager said he was new... keep hiring servers like Phil!
(5)
Lyle M.

If you're going to pay $20 a person, drive to Clarkston and eat at The Woodshop. I've driven by Bad Brad's quite a few times and finally fell to their yuppy BBQ decor and attitudes. The sliced beef brisket was dry and lacking flavor. The pulled pork was barely smoked and becoming dry. The garlic mashed potatoes were over salted. The macaroni and cheese (which will cost an extra $1.50 when ordered as a side dish) was almost soupy. Overall, the service is fine. I hate to complain about fast service. However, my entire dinner was placed in front of me in under 3 minutes after ordering. I hadn't even removed my coat yet! Lastly, none of the sauces satisfied my palate! In fact, their "sweet", "spicy" and "321" all generally taste the same. They also have a spicy mustard and a sour BBQ sauce. The sauces have too many flavor notes. They're over done!
(2)
Kelly K.

I do NOT get they hype about this place. When we mentioned to the waitress that we were trying Bad Brad's out to compare to our other 2 faves (Woodshop and Slow's, obv) she got all defensive and told me there was no way we'd walk out of there not knowing Brad's was #1. Well...she was wrong. It's not that the food is bad, it's just not as good as Woodshop or Slow's. The pulled pork was "meh" with more fat than I care for, and the sauces were not up my alley at all. Either too sweet or too spicy. I like a nice middle-of-the-road sauce. The cornbread had jalopeno's which I wish they would have mentioned...I love me some sweet cornbread with honey! What I got was a spicy roll with some butter. The saving grace were the baked beans...they were actually pretty decent, with a nice sweet/smokey balance. Overall, I'd never go back to this place - it's too far away and it's just mediocre to me.
(2)
Kelly S.

Beyond delicious! I ordered the street tacos and selected the chopped brisket as the meat of choice. You get two tacos in a meal but I could only handle eating one because they are so HUGE! The shell they come in is incredibly tasty. They serve the tacos on two soft corn tortillas with the outer tortilla being grilled with cheese to make the shell crispy...genius. The meal comes with home-made nacho chips which were so good and crunchy. I don't like nacho chips in a bag at all but these were great. I also don't liked pickled vegetables but a small portion of pickled vegetables came with the meal and darn if they were delicious as well. I ordered a large side portion of baked beans so I could take some home and eat them later. I could seriously make a meal of only the baked beans which are loaded with meat, different beans and the best tasting sauce ever. Washed it all down with an icy cold bottle of Miller Genuine draft. What a meal!
(5)
Devourfoodman M.

Excellent ribs their sauces could use a little more variety. Their spicy sauce is very mild. When I see spicy I expect spicy.
(4)
Shelby H.

The first time we went it was for dinner and the wait was about an hour and half, so we left. The second time, we went on a Saturday around 3 PM and got seated right away. They had people waiting for tables by the time we left, which I think was 5 PM-ish. To start we ordered the gringas, which are like a BBQ version of a quesidilla. They were delicious! I ordered a dinner which came with your choice of two meats and two sides. I got pulled pork and pork sausage with cole slaw and mac and cheese. The meats were both delicious. The sausage tasted like it's made in-house but I'm not sure if that's the case. The mac and cheese was good, but Union Woodshop still have the best in my opinion. I was happy that the coleslaw side was large because some places just give you a small cup of it. The coleslaw was good; it tasted like it was made in-house and had a little bit a tangy bite to it without being overpowering. Dinners also come out with a tortilla instead of your typical corn bread, which I thought was a neat and different spin on BBQ. I also tried the Bad Brad's Special Margarita, which was good but not great. They only had about 3 mixed drinks on their menu and I wish they'd had more. They have a decent selection of beers, including some from Michigan. Next time I'd like to try their pizza as the selections looks very good.
(4)
Dennis L.

BBQ is truly one of my favorite foods. After hearing the buzz about Bad Brad's, I promised myself to pay a visit the next time I visited the Detroit area. I ended up choosing Bad Brad's for a birthday dinner with my wife and my parents. I started with a large local beer that was served in mason jar. That is always a great way to start a epic meal. For my entree, I ordered the two meat platter with pulled pork, brisket, Bad Brad's pit beans, and sweet potato mash. It was a ton of food, but I enjoyed every bit of it. The pulled pork was moist and flavorful and the brisket was cooked perfectly. The beans and sweet potato mash were both excellent! I also had the opportunity to try the pulled chicken and ribs. Both were great. Overall, I loved the food and atmosphere at Bad Brad's. The buzz is completely justified, and I will definitely return.
(5)
Francine S.

Took my Aunt who does not like BBQ and she had burger,and tryed the pulled pork and loved it.will come back again. Hope to return again soon. !!
(4)
Kimberley S.

pulled chicken sandwich is really good! ribs are amazing and meaty! cornbread is good service is great! and you must try there chips! wow!!! PS Not a great place to take a 1st date since its very messy, but if you like that kinda stuff more power to ya!
(4)
Deb E.

Went with a friend for first time- was pleasantly surprised it was as good as other reviews I've read. Friend had pulled pork sandwich- meat was plentiful & lean & the bun extremely fresh. I had the St Louis ribs-extremely tender. LOVED THE SPICY & 321 sauces! Fries were fresh and delicious (although I prefer shoestrings). Only complaint was restaurant was a tad cold (but it's Michigan) & beer wasn't icy cold (bottled).
(3)
Laura J.

Going downhill and fast. Yesterday was our third visit, and maybe our last. Our first visit was just after the Shelby location opened and got the liquor license(after an extended wait). We had been to the New Baltimore location a few times and wanted to try the pizza that everyone was raving about. The pizza was good, althought the crust was a little thinner than I would have liked. The Pig and Pineapple combination was good, and made it worth a fairly lengthy wait. The beer selection was fair, a plus for my husband, and they do offer samples. Liquor selection is good, a wide variety of whiskey to choose from, although they aren't very generous with their pours. Our second visit was a couple months later, to meet a friend who likes nearby. We had praised the pizza and she decided to meet us and try it. We had quite a lengthy wait again on our second visit, although we had expected one, on a Saturday night at 7:00. Four of us split 2 pizzas, a Pig and Pineapple and the meat combo one. Again the crust was too thin, almost to the point of no crust in the middle. Here is a hint: if you are going to make a pizza and load it with toppings don't make the crust so thin in the middle that the pizza falls apart when you try to pick up a slice. The service was slightly above average, not bad(but not great) considering how busy they were. But the pizza just failed to impress us with the flimsy crust. Yesterday was the most recent visit, We arrived at a good time, late lunch/early dinner(3:30) and we were seated right away. We decided to skip the pizza this time and went for the BBQ(after all isn't the BBQ the star of the place?). Meh, less than impressed, especially in comparison to the BBQ at Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak. I had the turkey sandwich(The Gobler) with smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, Pig Candy, and minus the mayo. Eh, turkey yes, smoked flavor, no so much. The turkey was tender and not dry but not much of a smoke flavor at all, Hubby had the pulled pork with coleslaw, and my daughter went for the pulled pork dinner. His sandwich was "OK", but no where near as good as the comparable offering from Lockhart's. He got an amber beer he liked after trying a sample. He ordered a pint but the waitress brought a quart. $11.50 for one beer, yeah, a little steep. My Jack and Coke had some Jack in it, just enough to give a hint of taste( barely a hint). There is something quite entertaining about the carry-out counter, but I'm not sure what? Most of the staff were clustered around the counter, but nobody was coming in to pick up any orders. That explains the sub-par service. Another hint for those in the food service industry: if a customer orders french fries, bring ketchup with the food and save yourself a second trip, and the customer a lengthy wait while the fries get cold. Oh and by the way, BBQ goes with sports(actually anything goes with sports to me). One TV tucked away in a corner behind the bar and in the back of the restaurtant near the carry-out counter is not the best idea or best location for a TV. Lucky for me the Tigers game had been cancelled due to weather, or I would have been rather annoyed by one TV partially blocked by some funky looking metal frame and mesh decorations along the row of booth seats. What's up with that? And that raised metal edge on the tables? Uncomfortable for most people and painful for me, with a tender wrist after a recent surgery. Why the raised edge? Overall Bad Brad's isn't that bad, but not that great, either. Food is fair, service can be hit or miss(even when they aren't really busy). I get the impression they are trying to copy Lockhart's, but just not quite cutting it. The decor is similar, a little more "slicked up" but when I got out for dinner, I'm more concerned with the taste of the food and the service, than I am with the decor. Make it functional, and decent looking and focus your efforts on food and service first, please. And why is the carry-out counter at the back of the place? The customers have to walk to the back, while dodging the servers and the customers, when there is more than enough room to have the pick-up area near the front door, easier for everyone involved. Brad Tegan is doing a lot of expanding, but having some growing pains along the way. With three BBQ locations and the new Three Blind Mice in Mt. Clemens, I think he needs to review his offerings and employee's(I've heard the service at Three Blind Mice, leaves a lot to be desired). He doesn't seem to be very concerned over complaints from other reviews I've read, but hey, as long as the money is rolling in, he doesn't seem to care. For my buck, and my taste buds, I think I'll pass on going out of my way to just average offerings. Sorry Brad.
(2)
Bill B.

We were hungry for BBQ and I searched for BBQ in Shelby Twp. and Brads came up first. Went on a Saturday afternoon and found the parking lot full, a good sign. We were able to get seated immediately. There was a wait for outside. The ribs are awesome. They're prepared with a rub and slow cooked without being bathed in BBQ sauce. You put your own sauce on at your table. The beams are very good. My wife had the chicken breast and it was very good with light seasoning. Their selection of craft beer is very good. The service was good and considering it was a Sarurday evening our food came promptly. We were fans of Famous Dave's BBQ but have found a tasty replacement. The only thing lacking is a Wash & Dry or a damp finger towel to clean up after.
(5)
Karen C.

Bad Brad's Shelby Twp. is great! Best & only barbecue around this area. The restaurant is very spacious compared to the New Baltimore restaurant. Food is the best. Try the cornbread & mac & cheese--excellent! All the meats are great--try the 3-2-1 sauce.
(5)
Pete D.

Ok this is a tuff act to follow, the room is a joy to hang in. I like the food which I don't normal have a hard time doing. Growing up in the south BBQ is a staple. And I have to say how much I have missed "good" BBQ now there are two great place I have found that sever a fairly true southern BBQ. Price wise they get a good price for a good product. Not everything it great buy everything is good. The patio is the kinda place you would love to have in your own back yard. You will find allot to like there from the staff to the drinks. I like the BBQ but that is as personal as music to politics and everyone will taste for them self. Go have some fun and you will.
(4)
Big P.

Being from Texas, there aren't many places that get it right for me. I've been to them all and Bad Brad's is that place. The Brisket and ribs are Phenomenal! Slow's in Detroit I will NEVER visit! Their sides and desserts just looks gross! Get Big Red soda Bad Brad's! That will be AWESOME!!
(5)
Annalisa B.

One of my very favorite spots in the US for BBQ. The sauces, sides and service are top notch and the brisket, ribs and pulle pork rivals what I have had in Austin, TX. my favorite is the pulled pork. the 3-2-1 and mustard sauces are really delicious. Friends say the nachos and pizza are quite good - they are chock full of delicious gluten, so I cannot partake..But I can enjoy gluten free beers in mason jars, a plethora of gluten free options and a really kid friendly place Go with a party of 4 people and get the "big pig gig" it's a platter of just about every meat they offer for $20 / person. Great deal! Slowes is always a great stop, and what it has done for Detroit, no one can deny. But Bad Brads certainly gives slowes a run for the money.. did i say run? forget run - you just ate bbq. a slow, sloppy crawl as you are addled and rendered useless from eating your weight in delicious, delicious bbq.
(4)
Doug A.

Great BBQ. This is about as close to Texas as you're gonna find in MI. Great sweet tea too!
(5)
Tony O.

Bad Brad's is a personal favorite of mine. They have great BBQ food and everything that I have tried has been excellent. The sauces are also very good! The pulled pork nachos are unbelievable! They use fresh made tortilla strips, their pulled pork, smoked bacon and other excellent toppings. I am also a big fan of their taco dinner. They let you select your meat and then select you "fix-ins" from a big list of options I personally love their smoked jalepenos. Overall, I crave Bad Brad's and have found it hard to beat in the Detroit area.
(5)
Kathi M.

As a born and raised Texan I am so excited to finally have a BBQ place in the metro Detroit area that is as good as (if not, better than) what I can get back home! Went here for dinner with friends 3 weeks ago and am hooked! We had the family style option ($20 per person for 4 or more people) which gave us all the different meats and 5 different sides to share. We had the following: - Brisket -Pulled Chicken - Pulled Pork -Sausage -Ribs -double smoked brisket (similar to burnt ends) While all the meats were yummy, our favorite was the double-smoked brisket. Nice, smoky flavor and perfect char. Sides: -homemade pickles -cole slaw -baked beans -mac & cheese -sweet potato mash All the sides were good, but the mac & cheese and baked beans were the best! The mac & cheese was really flavorful (thanks to the variety of cheeses included) and had a great crust (which I think included breadcrumbs). The baked beans were very flavorful and had chunks of meat (not sure if it was brisket and/or pork, but it really added to the flavor). We split the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer - they're cooked in the wood-fired pizza oven and were amazing! ORDER them! I've eaten BBQ around town at other places that get good reviews (most notably Slow's and Lockhart's) and always thought they were over-rated. This is coming from a Texan BBQ snob, I guess, but Bad Brad's finally hit the nail on the head. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was the fact that they don't do reservations or call-ahead seating. WE waited for over an hour for our table on a Thursday night, after 7pm. Not unreasonable for a weekend, but for a weeknight, I would've been much happier if I'd been able to call ahead.
(4)
Eddie K.

Unbelievable food, atmosphere and service! The sandwiches are amazing as well as the burgers! There is not a single mediocre thing on the menu. The pizza is by far the best I have had to date and I have tried 4 different ones so far. If you like beer... Any kind of beer! They have everything from the nostalgic Schlitz and Blatz to the hand crafted Arbor Brewing Mackinac Island Fudge Stout (which was on tap!!!!!). I can not speak more highly of this restaurant or it's sister location in New Baltimore. Awesome place!
(5)
Tom L.

Yeah...I'm a fan. Yes...I'm sorry it took me this long to get there. Yes...I'll be back. BBQ is something that I love...and I mean love. That delicious smokey taste in the meet, the selection of sauces to accent the flavors of beef, pork and chicken, and the myriad sides that often accompany said meat-splosion that make the mouth water and bring the senses to life! This place did all of the above. On all accounts, I thought the food, the ambiance and the service were great. I will admit that this is based off a first visit and will require numerous sampling to hone my message of love for meat-topia in general, but take one was a good one. There for lunch, I enjoyed the Pick 3 having the Mickey (Brisket, cole slaw and swiss) and the cornbread and mac and cheese as sides. We also started with red and green salsa and guacamole which was pretty damn good. The hot salsa was wonderful and guac was buttery delicious. But...I digress. The meat portion and sides arrived and my companion had ordered the pulled pork...so, there was some swapping. Both were delicious! The brisket immediately hit you with a taste of smoke that was out of this world. It was tender, juicy and so very well seasoned and smoked. It didn't need any sauces added, but as I like BBQ sauce, I tried all of them. My favorite was the sweet, which had a tangy apple smoked flavor to it, but all were delicious. The lunch portions were substantial but not overwhelming, which was nice...but, I look forward to going back to dinner there...and being overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong...I didn't feel short changed. The pork was ridiculously good as well! I was torn between my choice and glad I was able to sample. Again, trying without sauce...the flavor was phenomenal. The sides were good as well. I'll be honest, the Mac and Cheese was good, but was a let down after reading a few reviews. I really thought it was going to be life changing...but alas, it was just good (not a bad thing...just not mind-blowing). The upside to the Mac and Cheese was that it wasn't processed cheese but delicious cheddar and herbs...but wasn't the best BBQ joint Mac and Cheese in the metro area. The side that didn't let down was the cornbread. It was moist and was a wonderful blend of sweet corn and savory (and spicy) peppers. Fantastic...I'd like a dozen (a day!)....it was great. I was told the beans were out of this world...something to look forward to. The PiÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance was the dessert...in this case, the Peanut Butter Blondie. I was eye-balling this while waiting for my friend to arrive, but was given a not-so-necessary hard sell by the waitress who confided that she ate it as a meal the day before. Holy hells...it was meal worth. There must have been a small container of peanut butter in this...from the peanut butter cups in the blondie (which is the size of a small baby's head) to the peanut butter sauce on the plate...to the salty peanut brittle the ice cream is rolled in...I'll say it again, holy hells this was good. Thank you sir...I'll have another, though doing so might cause an immediate coronary event. Make sure there's someone to share. I'm not a bashful eater, and I couldn't finish it. So...let's sum this up. Meat candy for a meal. Delicious sides. Real candy for desserts. This was a great experience. I'll be back...and probably sooner than my doctor would like. As there are menu items I've not tried...and I'm up to the task. If you're within 15 - 20 miles of this place...get there. It's great. A quick note...though they don't yet have their liquor license, they do have a nice selection of delicious beers. Ours was a working lunch...so, imbibe I couldn't...I'll be back.
(4)
April J.

No reservations, no call a heads, so belly up to the bar and wait for the buzzer to light up and vibrate cause your in for a treat. The anticipation of watching all the delicious food go by and smelling the glorious smokey meat makes the food taste even yummier. The beer selection is pretty stellar as well. Bad Brad's BBQ has finally arrived to Shelby Township and boy does Brad deliver. Went with a group of friends so we all ordered the sampler menu and got to try basically all the meats and choose 4 sides. Of course we got the coleslaw, mac and cheese, corn bread and beans. Awesome! The meat was cooked perfectly and I still can't decide what I liked best. Slather one of their 3 homemade BBQ sauces on top and you'll never want to leave the table. The ambiance and service was also rave worthy. The place is decorated so cool you'll hardly believe your in Shelby. Rustic, yet at the same time trendy and modern. Good job Bad Brad, Good job...
(5)
Dan O.

The number 1 fear I have when smaller restaurants open a second location, is that the consistency of the food. This location is just as good if not better than the original! Large space with loads of seating means shorter waits. We also got our meal in under 5 mins! Also tried out the pizza this time. Nice thin crispy crust on our sausage and pepper pizza. Great ingredients make this a tasty pizza! Also less high tops ;) yay!!! The wait staff was super nice and helpful as always. I'm closer to this one, so I'm sure this will be a weekly destination now! P.S. I'm addicted to this corn bread!
(5)
David C.

Pros Family friendly til about 830 pm Has a kids menu Its good food at a good price with good portion size What the suburbs needed for bbq Safer and better price than slows in detroit Cons Its NOT a replacement for slows or even close Wait is 30-45 min regardless if the day No call ahead or advanced seating process
(3)
Jennifer H.

I really, really like this place. I've been 4 or 5 times and have always left fat and happy. Let's start with the meat platters. My first go at Bad Brads I got a 2 meat platter which consisted of pulled chicken and chopped brisket. I loved the chicken. It was moist and tender and very good. I smother everything in 321 sauce because it's pretty much crack to me and I can't get enough. I wasn't too into the brisket mainly because it was way too smokey for my taste. If I do the platter now I usually do a 1 meat with chicken or pork. It's a ton of food. The pork is just as good and not fatty at all. I've gotten the ribs once and again too smokey for me. It's a dry rub which I've discovered I'm not a fan of. I like me some sticky icky BBQ ribs. Not horrible though, just not my thing. Recently I decided to try the minis. I got the hammer, the chop w/ chicken and a pork taco. All were very good. I love the pickle and coleslaw on the hammer. The taco was flippin amazing though. I figured it would be tasty but it was damn delicious!! I am insanely picky when it comes to guac and theirs was 5 stars. Very fresh and very good. The taco just had great fresh flavor and I can't wait to have it again!! Let's talk sides. Their sides come in great portions and I've pretty much liked all the ones I've tried. My favorites are definitely the collard greens and sweet potato mash. Man, these are good!! The collards are smokey with a bit of kick. Maybe a tad too salty but that won't keep me from them. My husband loves the mac and cheese which is also tasty. The beans are good as well. Cornbread is also great. The pickles are a waste only because their are better sides. I do love the vinegary pickles though. The coleslaw is alright and I had higher expectations for the cheesy grits. Still pretty tasty though. This is a great place. It can get crowded quick so go early or plan to wait. It's also a bit loud at times but the overall atmosphere is good. Love the decor too!!!
(5)
James B.

Just opened recently in Shelby Township. Have been open in New Baltimore for about 3 yrs. Owners seemed to want to take their time rather than expand too fast. Food was excellent. Atmosphere is very nice. Dining area is large. Has very nice outdoor patio with misters for cooling. Liquor license is in progress (expected week of July 16th). Owner was onsite the day we were there and seemed very interested in customer experience and maintaining high quality of food & service. Favorite BBQ restaurant in Detroit area (and maybe beyond).
(5)
Dan D.

Very good local BBQ. Most times it is challenging to get a table quickly but food and service none the less.
(4)
Jordan M.

Great food the last couple times I've been here but this last visit was the worst table management I've ever experienced at a restaurant, when I asked why the last five parties of my same size where seated before my party I was just given attitude. Update- I was able to speak with a manager and they made it right for us, thank you.
(4)
Tyler E.

Awesome BBQ place. Great selection and staff. It's a bit on the pricy side but worth it every now and then. Pulled pork is superb
(5)
Kevin W.

Not much to say about this place other then............. best BBQ/ food EVER!!! triple double winner... you will see this place on national Tv food stations one day.... AWESOME food, great prices, good environment, UNIQUE.... puts famous dave to shame...bla!!,,
(5)
Jim W.

It was very good and I will return. I am from Kansas City and it`s not KC but darn good!
(5)
Alex T.

Bad Brad's is passable for BBQ in the MI area. Packed and busy on a Saturday night is a good thing. The menu was easy to navigate and the food came quickly (when ordered, we were told an hour to hour and half wait time, but only waited 30 minutes). It didn't seem like a lot of food at the time, but the food really does fill you up.
(3)
Joseph I.

Not only is the food great they have 16 rotating taps of craft beers from all over the US and of course a nice selection of michigan craft beers. My personal favorite food is the chicken nachos with everyone's favorite 321 sauce
(5)
Julie C.

Can you say yum? Wow! I ordered the ribs with a side of mac n cheese and chili. The food is really good.I'm not a fan of dry rub ribs but Bad Brads made me s beliver!
(4)
Rebeca F.

'Bad' might be Brad's nickname, but his BBQ is nothing less than mighty delicious. The smokey aroma coming from the grill will pull you out of your car and into the restaurant as soon as you get in the parking lot. The place is nicely decorated, lots of reclaimed wood, rocks and metal. Me and my hubby got a spot in a long, high table outside, right next to a cute pond. We got a small Potato skin (West style) to share, which was super yummy and more than enough for a hungry couple. Our waitress recommended the Campfire nachos, which looked good but -in my opinion- can be better share between 3-4 friends. For the main course I got the BBQ Taco Platter with chopped brisket. The meat was smokey, tender, and so tasty that I didn't have to use any of the BBQ sauces available on our table. Of the five sides, I liked best the guacamole, pico de gallo and salsa verde. My husband decided to go for the two meat BBQ platter with Brad's beans and mac and cheese on the side. He really liked the pulled chicken, which he smother with MY salsa verde (Note to self: when dinning with husband always order extra salsa). He also loved the Bean+brisket combo. The Mac and cheese, unfortunately did not pass the test. As for the staff, all the girls were polite, efficient, and accommodating. We really enjoyed our late lunch at Bad Brad's, so we will return to their beautiful patio before fall makes its big entrance.
(4)
Gloria V.

I am not a huge carnivore, but I do love their macaroni and cheese and the corn bread, it is honestly the reason I go there. I have tried the ribs and the beef brisket, both were good, but a little bit of meat goes a long way for me so I am not the best person to judge these things. Love the ball jars for cups and the atmosphere is fun.
(4)
Robb B.

This is one of my favorite places to eat and to get great BBQ. I love the BBQ nacho appetizer and pretty much all of the meat choices. The sandwiches are prob the best bang for your buck.
(5)
Matt W.

The food was good, the staff was good, the facility was good. I just felt ripped off when I left. Oh, and bragging about making your own BBQ chips is dumb. I can go to the grocery store and buy a huge bag of them for like three bucks. Big deal.
(3)
Jean S.

We stopped by Bad Brad's this weekend in order to avoid the craziness of Hall Road and we are so glad we did! I went with my husband and two daughters. We all ordered ribs. Theirs came with homemade BBQ chips and we had ours with garlic mashed potatoes and cornbread. The ribs come dry-rubbed only and there are five bottles of sauce on the table for you to slather your meat in. I am not a BBQ sauce fan, but the spicy sauce was just delicious. The sides were great too and be sure to try the bacon dip with your chips. We had about a 40 minute wait on a Saturday evening, and we spent it on their beautiful patio. Unfortunately, they are not serving on the patio yet but I didn't ask the reason. The only drawback is that there is no liquor license yet (I'm not sure if/when they are getting one) and, while the service was friendly, there still needs a bit of work to be done. Because it has only been open for a week, I assume that it will get better with time. Nothing horrible, I just think they were a bit flustered and inexperienced. One tip I would give is to have the waitstaff explain each sauce once you're seated. I had to prompt our waitress to give us information.
(4)
Carolin S.

I ordered the sampler from here and the ribs and brisket are definitely winners! Skip the turkey, it's not good in my opinion! The corn bread is really yummy and so is the sweet potato mash. Overall my family and I really enjoyed it and would come again!
(4)
Brittany V.

visited this place for the first time with my boyfriend and our friends tonight. Had a great time and great food. All the sauces were delicious. I especially loved the sour sauce. The red sauce that comes with the mac and cheese ball appetizer was very weird. Cocktails were puny, lacked a punch, almost warm and pricey. Gina was our server she was great. Will definitely return just wont order a cocktail again.
(4)
Kevin S.

I stopped here twice while in the area on business. Excellent pulled pork sandwich and the best cornbread I've had . It rivals Bobby Flays. Place smells really great when you walk in and it's an interesting room. Attentive, friendly bar staff and the heaviest beer menu yet. Easy location, good draft Beer selection, welcoming, very friendly staff and great BBQ, cole slaw and homemade chips. I'll be back,
(4)
Kelly L.

I've been to the Bad Brad's in New Baltimore so I was super excited to learn one opened a bit closer to home. I've been to the Shelby location twice since they opened. The first time we took my Mom and she loved the BLT... though it was HUGE she was more than happy with the crispy bacon. We were also greeted by a wonderfully nice lady that appeared to be in her 50's who was very sweet and attentive. I had their infamous Braditos and smothered them in the Sweet BBQ sauce. The second time we went was on a Wednesday evening with my Brother, Sister-in-law, and my 6 year old niece. I asked the young hostess for a table for 5 and she advised that the wait would be about 10 minutes. After about 20 minutes our buzzer went off and we were directed to a booth. Dear lord I tried to fit, but luck wasn't on my side. At this point I was a bit miffed due to the extra wait and then the booth debacle. Frustrated I asked if they just had something outside for 5 and they said they did. The put us at a table for 4 and pulled up another chair. 3 out of 5 of us are not small people. It was cramped, but we were all so hungry that by this time it didn't matter. The water misters, although nice on super hot days, were collecting on the umbrella above us and dripping on my brother. Several table that were sat after us were served before us. At this point my brother was fed up and spoke to the manager who we would later find out from the waitress was one of the owners. Right after my brother returned 3 servers, and the owner, brought out our food. The food was delicious. Though I'm not a fan of their tortilla soup or their corn bread. I do wish they served the buns they use for their sandwiches as table bread or offer corn bread without the peppers in it. They didn't take anything off our bills, but I will still go back. I attribute the issues to a newly opened restaurant still looking for kids that want to work as opposed to text on their phones. Next time I go back I'll give an update. I will say that the waitress we had was super nice and let my niece feed the fish which she loved! Fat Friendly seating: YES, tables available inside and out
(4)
Tracy F.

Long wait, always crowded but darn good. Especially the BBQ chowder. That is absolutely the best! Reasonable prices. Good food all the way around!
(5)
Brian M.

Had the Eddie sanwich...beef brisket with swiss...very tasty....the wings are amazing, but get two orders if sharing...only 4 wings per order! Everything comes with chips it seems, add o dont order them as an appetizer! Wait staff was very good. Will keep going back!
(4)
Quinn A.

Seriously good food. Decent selection of craft beer. BBQ is authentic and tasty. Menu is full of interesting riffs; no 'me too' superficiality here. I've noshed my way across the menu over the course of three visits. The trio of salsas are very good, but i'll admit their version of 'fried tortillas' are a bit misleading; I'd wager to say they are flour instead of corn? My favorite sandwich is the Johnny Diablo. Pizzas are decent and flash-baked in a wood fired oven. The 'tall' beers are served in 32 oz. mason jars, which is nice :). Service is attentive and service model is of the 'cute coed-centric' variety. All in all, worthy of a visit. I will caution this place is not cheap by any stretch, but that comes with the territory when you're talking bbq.
(4)
Maggie H.

My friend is going to strangle me for my review because she was so excited to take me to Bad Brads. I had a 50/50 experience here, liking about half of what I ordered. As with any pig-dealership I got the mixed plate of pulled pork and ribs. Let me start with what I really liked. As an appetizer the guacamole was good and I happen to be a guac-snob so I enjoyed that little Tex-Mex treat. The sweat potato mash was a favorite of my sons and I, anytime I get crumbly topping with my sweet potato I am happy. In addition, I was a fan of the pulled pork and with that being my favorite BBQ dish, that is giving them a great compliment. I wasn't a fan of the corn bread. Call me old fashioned but I found the extras in there unnecessary. The mac-n-cheese was better than some, but it still wasn't my favorite. However, I was pleased that it was creamed. Too often I find restaurant mac-n-cheese dry. Lastly, I was disappointed in the ribs. They were dry, tasteless, and tough. I expect ribs to be juicy and falling off the bone and these just didn't cut it. Overall, I would go back for the pulled pork, but would leave the ribs be.
(3)
Jon K.

I do love me some Bad Brads. I have visited twice with friends from work and have been very happy with the service and food quality both times I have gone. I have surveyed BBQ in a lot of locations, and for Central Michigan, this is one of my top choices. Also helps to have good friends to share the experience with. 4 Stars because it doesn't top all the BBQ places I've been - but def. a great choice around Oakland/Macomb.
(4)
Barry J.

Not only is the food terrific but the general manager knows how to take care of his patrons. We were very well taken care of, above and beyond by the general manager . Our server went out of her way to take care of us. Great combination of a great product and great service, not often seen.
(5)
Christen C.

Ribs & sausage were worth going back for. Corn bread was pretty good too.
(3)
Nate E.

Absolutely the best BBQ in MI.
(5)
Megan G.

Good atmosphere. Good tunes. Good waitstaff. Good beer. Bad Brad's gets high marks for everything except the barbecue which is just okay. Great barbecue doesn't require sauce, but the brisket I had last night wasn't edible without it.
(3)
David N.

Have been here a few times, great BBQ with a good choice of sauces. Usually get a combo platter with several meats depending on my mood. Service is quick but there's normally a 20-30 min wait during dinner time. They always give you an estimate that's longer than what it actually takes to get seated so don't get discouraged if they tell you it's an hour wait!
(4)
Brie B.

I have never really eaten BBQ and I've never been to Slows, so i admittedly have nothing to compare it to, but I thought Bad Brads was amazing. I've heard many horror stories about 2 hour waits but we went for lunch on a Friday and were able to get a seat right away. The BBQ chicken nachos are literally incredible and are a pretty big portion at that. I was wary about the pulled pork and pineapple pizza but it ended up being fantastic. Yes, the food is a little bit on the expensive side but the freshness of the ingredients more than makes up for it.
(5)
Jon S.

The food, the decor, the building, the service, it was all 5 stars. The best barbeque I've personally ever had. Let's start with the building, the design and use of materials is absolutely awesome and one of a kind. Rough brick, steel, it's just incredible, you have to see it to appreciate it. Next, the food. INCREDIBLE. We ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer, excellent. Lot's of chicken, cheese, and toppings. Try it, it's phenomenal. For a main course I had the smoked chicken with macaroni and cheese and corn bread. The corn bread, the best I've ever had. The mac-n-cheese, yep, the best I've ever had. Seriously, these were the two best sides I've had at restaurant. The corn bread was fresh and the mac-n-cheese came in it's own little black skillet straight from the oven. Nice. The smoked chicken is pulled and deboned for you, it's very lean and just incredible. Loved it.
(5)
Albert P.

MY wife and I happen to be in Shelby Township and looking for a place to have lunch. We just happen to see Bad Brad's and decided to stop and eat, We love BBQ and very familiar with most of the BBQ restaurants in the Detroit and west side area. We live in Dearborn, Please open a Bad Brad somewhere on the west side of town, Your ribs and brisket are the best around. BBQ Ribs are very tender, meaty, flavorful and barely any fat on them. You have our vote for #1 for BBQ, Please cme to the west side!!!!!
(5)
Don R.

F***'in great....
(5)
Javer X.

Wish it was in California! !! Will come back for the ribs soon!
(5)
Steven B.

The sides were good but the proteins were pretty awful and for the money I paid I can't give them a good review because I liked there mashed sweet potatoes. The ribs were ok but nothing special, the brisket was so dry I couldn't eat it, the chicken was moist but had absolutely no flavor. None of the "bbq" has any sauce on it so you add your own from the sauces on the table. All of these were no thicker than water and didn't adhere to the meats. Even with the sauce, which had good flavor but no substance, the brisket and chicken weren't good. Desserts are homemade but after the abysmal experience with the food I wasn't going to drop another $10 on likely average desserts. Beer menu is impressive but I don't drink too much so I can't comment. Oh and overpriced.
(1)
Carrie W.

Been to the one in Shelby 4 times now. This last time was not a good experience. My food was cold. I asked the waitress to bring me something hot. The next round was cold as well. So, I boxed it up, warmed it up and ate it at home. For as busy as it was, there is no reason why anyone should be served cold food! Just sayin'
(3)
Stacy B.

My husband and I met up to have a quick bit to eat after work. We started off with the Pull-chicken nachos. It was such a hearty portion that we had a hard time eating our burgers. I think that Bad brad's has some of the best cheese burgers in town. From the quality of the meat, to the open grill smokiness of the burger to all the wonderful toppings. Hands down this has to be one of the best cheese burgers I've had in a very long time . . .
(4)
Ken M.

Was very satisfied with the outdoor seating and service. Ribs and pulled pork were excellent as usual!
(5)
Keith K.

I have eaten here twice, and both times i have been pleased and thoroughly satisfied. The service was good the food was served in a timely manner. Plenty of choices and we have tried most. The barb que chowder is real good, if you like bacon then try the Pig Candy, crazy. Ribs are awesome although the Brisket was a little fatty for me. Plenty of smoke flavor and the wood fired pizza is a good choice.
(4)
Camaj J.

Love the all wood decor. Drinks are good and plentiful. But the crown jewel is the food. That's the only reason your really reading this review. The apps were excellent from the chicken and waffles to the Uptown fries. We went with the Big Pig Gig with 3 couples. There was so much food, and everything was cooked to perfection. My favorite meats are the Brisket and the Ribs. OMG so tender and the BBQ sauce is so good. Love this place.
(4)
Russell S.

11/26/14: This place is amazing! Had the sliced brisket with an outstanding IPA. My wife had the ribs and were they equally outstanding. Started with the pig candy, which is amazing! This place should be on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, no question! Enough food for another meal at home. We will be back!
(5)
Keith P.

Awesome BBQ. Great sides too. Loved the thick potato chips and cornbread. Nice big tables to sit at. Good service.
(5)
Aga G.

Perfect experience, really good food! Me and my husband shared one platter of a half rack of ribs + one meat [+$4.50] which we picked sliced briscet, with two sides: tortilla soup and french fries. For a dessert we ordered smores. Everything was really good, large portions great for sharing.
(5)
Andrew T.

Flat out 5 stars. Best BBQ I have ever had! Tried all of the meats, the BBQ nachos and all of the sauces. Nothing else could be asked for. Great service as well and cool layout decorating!
(5)
OJ J.

Walked in bad brads at 930 they close at 10 00 They were happy to seat us .the only table in there and still got great service. The food was slapping Juicy st louis ribs, brisket was so tender , turkey was so tasty, chicken was moist , and all the sides were great . Highly recommend this place.for bbq. We drove 45 min from commerce to eat here . It was well worth it .ohh yeaa the candy bacon was banging
(5)
Rebecca P.

Everything here was such a great experience! We had a big group of 9 on a Sunday afternoon, they said 30-45 min wait, and ended up seating us in less than 15. Food was excellent, tried the nachos (must try!!), Porkpie Pizza (must try!!), mac n cheese, bumpy cake and peanut butter blondie. Our whole table was pleased with their food. Service was great. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Timothy L.

This place is pretty good but not my favorite. My wife and I always get the three meat trio. The briquet always makes my belly upset. Just not a huge fan of it honestly. The only reason I give them 3 stars are they have awesome service and their BBQ sauce is pretty awesome. I wish I could get the meat from Slows and mix it with the BBQ sauce from here. That'd just be perfect. The meat just seems to not have the same love as slows does. I do recommend trying this but don't expect the best meat quality that you've ever ate.
(3)
Sunni C.

Tried this place for the first time today. I would highly recommend to anyone. Great quality and generous portions. We sat outside and had a wasp that wanted to be a part of our group, though. So just be aware.
(5)
Jesus R.

The food is delicious, great condiments and flavor. The ambient is awesome for eat with friends.
(5)
Liz P.

Came here with my boyfriend tonight for his birthday, he had been once (a while ago) and I had not been. I had heard good things, though (so many good things that I added them to a CBS Detroit Best of Detroit BBQ list that I wrote, actually!) so I was excited to try them out. We tried the pig candy after hearing so much about it, and it was very good. I'm not actually a bacon fan (too salty usually) but I've had pralines before in New Orleans and this was similar, though even more sweet. The way they line them up with clothespins was interesting, too. Your drinks (water/Cokes, anyways) are served in mason jars too which was a fun touch. For my meal, I got the half rack of ribs ($17) plus one extra meat, pulled pork. The pulled pork was DELICIOUS. I've been to Dickey's (like quick-serve BBQ) and also Lockharts around here and it definitely beat out both of those. The ribs were also very good, although not "fall off the bone" good, and I took half of them home with me. For my sides, I got mashed sweet potato (also good!) and the cornbread, which was interesting ... it was more like a corn tart in shape and it had some peppers or something in it which I didn't really like. The bread itself was tasty though. I looked on their site before going for coupons, but no luck - however, if it's your birthday / someone in your party's birthday, they get a free root beer float, which is nice. We were also quoted a 15-20 minute wait, but I stopped to use the restroom and when I came out we were ready to be seated, even though we did end up at a high-top in the bar area. So it was only about 5-10 minutes total. I'd come back here when in the area! It's a bit pricey - 2 Cokes, pig candy, and two meals ended up being about $80 with tip, but that's because I got ribs + an additional meat, and I think he got a 3 meat plate plus 1/4 rack of ribs and some chicken (we are both foodies ... obviously. lol). They also have pizzas and sandwiches if you don't want to spend that much.
(4)
Ron C.

Faithfully consistent & flavorful! Driving by or biking by daily, the scent.the aroma..the smell of smoked meets is an aphrodisiac , always planting a seed to get us to stop back by. Well 3-20-15, we wisely met there for dinner before the Friday Night gauntlet-rush. Walked in at 5:15 & were promptly seated as they were only at about 75% full. Spencer was our young & enthusiastic server, made the evening great. The bride ordered the chopped Cobb salad,$9.50 which has everything she ever needed in a salad, plus it comes with a house ranch that is great, and she dabbles in using the 321 sauce as a dressing Pure Perfection. I cannot get away from the bbq trio $13 3 Ribs 2 oversized wings 4-5 strips of pig candy Ribs were cooked perfectly smoke rings, tender flavorful Wings were so tasty & large that I could only eat one Pig Candy...whats not too like Floor managers were every present , making sure everyone was happy, Mike the owner stopped by to make sure our evening was great, yes it was. Love this place, cannot wait for the patio to reopen soon! Note: They are hiring servers & line cooks if you know someone.
(5)
David M.

Based on Yelp ratings and other personal recommendations we had Bad Brad's BBQ on our short list to try. We finally went there with some friend's and high expectations; we were not disappointed! Whenever possible when we try a new restaurant I like to try as many things as I can to get a fuller look at what they serve. One of our friends ordered BBQ nachos to share that went really fast. The server explained (because it was our first visit) they don't put sauce on the food so you can add whatever sauce you want at the table to your own taste. I tried them all and think there will be a sauce you like available. My wife, on the other hand, did not feel the need to add any sauce and enjoyed the flavors as they came. They even have one made with ghost peppers that is worth a try. I ordered the three-meat combo with chopped brisket, pulled pork, and turkey that came with two sides (I chose mac n cheese and tortilla soup) and added a quarter slab of ribs. My wife ordered the three side sampler (cheese grits, potato salad, and corn bread-Reiko's favorite-somehow we missed getting beans) so we could try more sides. Everything was delicious and the server was attentive and made sure we had anything we needed. Oh, and the iced tea was excellent! I was happy to find our new favorite BBQ place because my previous one had closed and I was having withdrawal symptoms.
(5)
Amanda W.

We've eaten here a ton. The food is consistently great, the loss of a star is for how many times our carryout order has been screwed up. Also, I inquired about a very small catering order, the carryout girl took my contact info, and I never heard back. I guess they didn't want my business? We'll continue to eat here because the food is great and it's close. I'm hoping they can get some consistency with the carryout orders though.
(4)
Victoria K.

If you want pulled pork this is the best place to go to in Rochester and Oakland County. My boyfriend and I enjoyed a huge plate of pulled pork beef and ribs which we shared. It was one enormous plate with delicious meat. We chose mac & cheese and coleslaw as a side dish. highly recommended! Check this place out you won't regret. If youare coming on a weekend please reserve a table. We came in without reservations on the weekend and the wait was an hour and a half. Decent prices for a good quality food. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
(5)
Kelly O.

We received top notch customer service from the moment we walked in. Our waitress was very friendly and seemed to know a lot about the menu. She seemed very genuine as well. We ordered quite the spread too: nachos, candied bacon, brisket, ribs, collard greens, Mac n cheese, chili cheese grits, and the sausage. The appetizers were my favorite part. I'm pretty partial to the Woodshop in Clarkston for BBQ, and the sauces and meats here were just not comparable. I would probably say they were average. The overall feeling of the restaurant was that it felt very corporate. It seemed like a big chain restaurant, which wasn't what I was in the mood for.
(4)
Laura B.

Having once lived in Texas, I was very apprehensive about trying a BBQ restaurant. In fact, it this was the first BBQ joint I've eaten at since leaving Texas almost a year ago. That's how nervous I was to eat subpar Midwestern BBQ! Thankfully, Bad Brad's was phenomenal. I was so impressed! Their food legitimately tastes like true, honest-to-goodness BBQ. We arrived early in the evening, before the dinner rush. They had patio seating for us with no wait. They offer a small selection of Michigan beers, which I appreciated, though most of their drinks were out-of-state. We started with the Pig Candy appetizer, which was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. It's basically sugared bacon. Hard to go wrong there! My companion and I shared one of their BBQ plates so that we could sample a wide variety of their meats. All of which were excellent, by the way. I especially enjoyed the ribs and brisket. My only complaint was that they serve a warm tortilla with their meat platters, rather than a more traditional cornbread. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Overall it was a wonderful experience, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
(5)
Natalie B.

Best BBQ in Shelby Twp!! Fun atmosphere, great staff!!!! Pulled chicken nachos are amazing!
(5)
Joe B.

So far Brad's is my favorite BBQ out of the Metro Detroit area. Service was attentive, really really fast, and friendly! I could spend a few nights a week here getting fatter while trying everything on the menu with it sounding so enticing. I tried the pig candy and the three meat platter. I ate as much as I could but I just couldn't muscle it all down...a nod to the sizeable portions here. The candy was pretty good. Crispy bacon baked with a sugar rub and then hung to cool and harden a bit. I liked the little flecks of coagulated drippings and the cayenne on the back-end! I ordered the meat platter with the pork sausage, the brisket and the pulled pork...all divinely righteous! The brisket was pretty fatty but in a melt-in-your-mouth kind of way and not a grisly yuck way. I really enjoyed each of them, and more so than any other BBQ I've had around town to date. For my sides, the sweet and sour cucumber salad was a nice departure from the richness of everything else!!! BUT, their mac n' cheese was maybe my favorite of any I've had anywhere. The crust on top was perfect and the elbow mac was tender while the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy with strings of cheese stretching from fork to skillet with each bite. I know it's no secret but this place is KILLER! I have lots more to sample at this joint!
(5)
Eva S.

Service is good with Very yummy food.. The beef brisket is amazing, the meat melts in your mouth. If you ever try this place you have to Try the macaroni and cheese "the best I have ever had" I have also tried their pizza and it is good also. I just hope this place would stay open a little longer especially since they close at 9 on Sundays. Ps I would give this place a 5 star but one thing they did kind of pushed me back... I ordered a carry out to take home after I dined in and I was charged a carry out fee "huh"? What the heck is that. I asked the waitress and I was told that I was charged since they used a recycled bag to put my carry out in.. Are u serious? But overall the food is great.
(4)
Nick M.

This is a place designed for meat lovers. It kind of reminded me of Lockhart's in Royal Oak based on how the menu is laid out. First, you will notice on weekends that the wait might be real long. If you come with a party of 4 or more, you'll be waiting. My GF and I were told it would be a 45-minute wait, but we showed as an older couple left the bar and we scooped two prime seats where we eventually ate and drank beers. So, I suggest checking out the bar if you're in a rush. The drink menu itself is pretty large. They offer an abundance of craft beers on tap, although I must warn all: the beer prices are pretty absurd! My Kuhnhenn DRIPA cost about $9 -- and they serve it in a 16-ounce glass because of its alcohol content. I thought the beer prices were ridiculous, as most places usually charge $5 or $6 at most. Meh. The food menu is pretty large as well. I mentioned Lockhart's and the menu has similar options: you can get 2 or 3 meats as a combo with two sides (just like at Lockhart's). The meats include sausage, brisket and pulled pork (no ribs, which was kind of disappointing). Or, you can get a rack of ribs with 2 sides. Why not just combine both deals in the first place? I wasn't feeling pulled pork but I wanted brisket and a burger, so I got Bad Brad's BBQ Brisket Burger. It was a HUGE burger with brisket on top of the ground beef, and it was delicious. The bun could have been better because I barely got halfway through as the bun fell apart from all the meat and BBQ sauce. A pretzel bun would have been great, in my opinion. The dichotomy between the brisket and beef was stellar, I really enjoyed it. For a side you get a pickle and BBQ chips, which aren't bad. They are well seasoned, if not maybe a little too much. But I added mac and cheese as a side ...it's the white cheddar mac and I found it to be very good. Not as good as Union Woodshop but it was above average in my eyes. The atmosphere of the place isn't too shabby. I liked sitting at the bar and eating/drinking. The bartender was very nice and gave us tips on the menu and what not. The music was great ...they played Zeppelin and Tom Petty back to back, so I can't complain at all about that. The place looks like a reformed barn with all the wood and what not. Not too fancy but also not trashy. Kind of had a Texas Roadhouse vibe in appearance and feel. If you like meat, you have to try this place. The options are plentiful and the brisket alone is worth the trip. Just make sure you don't show up too late in the evening or you'll be waiting for a while.
(4)
Lynn P.

First let me come down from hog heaven! Locals recommended this BBQ place and we were not steered wrong. The place has the lingering scent of a true smoking king. Everything we were served was over the top delicious from the pig Candy, the ribs, the wings, potato salad, mac & cheese right down to the drinks. Wait staff earned a solid 20% tip. I do wish we had one of these in Louisville!
(5)
Denise M.

OMG I have dreams about the BBQ chicken Nachos! Great Draft selection too! Love love
(5)
M G.

Such great food, great music playing always - old classic rock. Great personal service that keeps me coming back nearly every week. Very friendly staff. Lindsey at the bar is awesome. Many have told me this is better than Slo's in Detroit!
(5)
Christina C.

I loved it here!! The food was great, service was good (even though it was super busy), and the food was amazing. I got the flight of beer which is a good way to sample taste three different beers (around $9) and had the chicken and waffles ($9) as my main course. This was my first time trying chicken and waffles so I didnt have anything to compare it to, but man...... It was SO delicious. My boyfriend, whom got an actual meal was delighted with his food as well. He ordered a half rack of ribs which came with three sides. For his sides, he got the Mac n cheese (extra charge), sweet potato mash, and coleslaw. I just want to give a quick shout out to the Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was phenomenal and worth the extra charge. The ribs did not come with any sauce on them, but instead we were able to choose the type of sauce we wanted on the meat with the different sauces already set on the table (sweet, spicy, 313, etc). Overall, the ambience and food was much like slows BBQ (Detroit) and arguably even better! I cant wait to come back in the summer to explore the menu more on the patio!
(5)
Tia R.

Wooooo boy. Okay, I'm a big BBQ critic. Like major. I never go to BBQ restaurants, because I'm always disappointed. When your raised with a homemade smoker in your backyard and your father makes bonafide Texas style smoked barbeque, everything that's sub par is exactly that - sub par. This is the first place I've been to in ages where I actually enjoyed the barbeque! It's a dry rub base, where if you need that sauce, you pick your own choice. But this ain't no mediocre Famous Dave's. The meat is smoked. They have endless amounts of cuts and meat choices. And everything I tried was really, really good. Also, don't even get me started on the drinks. Their beer and cocktails were creative and delicious. My entire group had a fantastic time. The service was a little iffy. You can tell they're busy all the time. But for delicious smoked meats, I'd definitely give it a try.
(5)
J D.

You simply MUST get the nachos. All cocktails are excellent as well. I had a sandwich with "pig candy" on it and it was amazing. Outdoor seating is lovely but some candles or other light source would have been nice as it got pretty dark.
(5)
Brandon S.

I've been coming here for years now and always have a good time. The food is amazing, the beer is cold and the service is top notch! Clean fun great atmosphere with some of the best food around! A must try kinda place! Ask for Rachel she was such an awesome server!!
(5)
Michael T.

Awesome everything. The food was beyond my expectations. The service was the best in the area. The atmosphere was very cool, really gets you in the mood. You have to try the doughnuts for dessert. Very much worth the drive from anywhere.
(5)
Sarah R.

My new favorite bbq joint. The decor and atmosphere is very original. I love the feel of the place and the openness of the kitchen. Started off with a quest dip with chorizo. For my meal I enjoyed a half rack off ribs, they were so tastey and fall off the bone. Sides: cucumber salad, pit beans, and sweet potato mash, and my most favorite mac and cheese, super creamy with a perfect crust topping. Great presentation of food as well. Can't wait to go back for more!
(5)
Michelle M.

This place is a carnivore's DREAM! I would like to start this review off by saying that I am actually not a meat-eater. However, I went with a group of carnivores, and I did try a few things. The drinks here were absolutely amazing. I first ordered a flight of 3 mason jar drinks. The one tasted like a creamsicle, and was without a doubt the most amazing beverage I have ever had. I ended up ordering a huge one right after. For an appetizer, I ordered the "Pig Candy", which is thick cut bacon smoked, and covered in sugar and spice. It is served on a little clothesline. It is very cute. I tried a bite of it, but again, I am no meat eater, so I must rate it based on the reactions of others at the table. Of course, they loved it! It was very sweet, so maybe a little bit less sugar would have been better, but it is basically candied bacon. Another appetizer we tried was an order of the campfire nachos, which is MEAT-FREE! They were absolutely delicious! Especially the Guac. I don't know if they make it there or what, but it is awesome! There were no entrees that were meatless. Seriously, even the salads are all filled with meat. I got the "side sampler" which is your choice of any 3 sides on the menu. I ordered a side-salad, french fries, and a bowl of fresh vegetables. The veggies were cooked in butter, and were seasoned. Most people like that, but I am not a huge butter fan. The side salad was exactly what you would expect from a meat specialty restaurant. There was nothing special about it, just lettuce and dressing pretty much. The fries were actually very good. I enjoyed them. Everyone else at the table got the 2 meat platters, which includes your choice of 2 meats, and 2 sides. The choices of meats are sliced brisket, chopped brisket, pulled pork, pork sausage, and smoked turkey. You can add a 1/4 rack of ribs for $6, which is a good deal. I did not try these meats, but everyone at the table absolutely RAVED about them! There are a bunch of different BBQ type sauces on the table for you to try with your meats. Overall I would say this is a great place to go if you love meat! If your significant other or friends are vegetarians, do not take them here! But yes, if you eat meat, this place is going to be a lot of fun for you!
(4)
Jay Arra M.

Instagram Acct: @motorcitymunchers * Brads BBQ Minis & Pig Candy * The mini burgers were really great, but the Pig Candy was heaven in my mouth. They are cold & hot smoked thick cut bacons that were coated in cane sugar and spice Laaawd Haaab Meeeerrcy!!! The fries were exactly how I liked them, plus the salt & vinegar chips were house made which made them unique in flavor.
(4)
Mike D.

Better then expected!! I have been harassed for a couple years now to try this place. I'm a big BBQ fan and my go to has always been the Woodshop in Clarkston or Slows in Detroit. I now have a third option on rotation. The wait was typical for a BBQ joint on a Saturday night. We arrived around 7:15pm and the wait was about an hour and twenty minutes. There is not a ton of space to wait. Maybe when the weather is warm the there is room in their outdoor seating section. Will wait and see this summer. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot in front of the door so we sat in our car for an hour. The food was good!!!! We started off with what I have heard is one of their socialites, Pig Candy. Candied bacon and it was good. It was sweet and crispy and very reasonably priced at $6.00. Now let's touch on the side dishes. We tried the potato salad, Mac N cheese, salt and vinegar fries and the vegetables. The potato salad was really good, maybe the best I have had. There was a touch of dill that set it apart from the other guys. The Mac N cheese was good but doesn't take my top spot. The salt and vinegar fries were fantastic and reminded me of the fries U get in Canada. Vegetables were very good, but can't compare them to other places since I never order vegetables. Our main courses were sliced brisket, pulled pork and smoked turkey. The brisket was very good. Had great taste with a good amount of smoke to it. Pulled pork was good. Tried it with the sour, based on their recommendation, and I was not a fan. Not sure what it was but the sauce was not working for me. Switched it to the 321 sauce and it was better but was still missing a little something that I couldn't put my finger on. The highlight was the smoked turkey. Maybe it was because u so rarely see it on a menu. It was fantastic. Over all it was a very good meal. Expect a wait on the weekends as well as good food and friendly service.
(3)
Ed R.

They ran out of Chicken , good food but poor anticipation of customer influx on Father's Day. Even chips and salsa was delayed. Dina my wait staff was excellent! Go for a drive on a regular day.. Its worth a trip!
(3)
Boz D.

Bad Brad's, well what can I say. I only come here every once in a while and can't remember why the visits are infrequent and once I get my food I then remember. This visit I had the original pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac n cheese. Let me start with the decent, the mac n cheese is ok, nothing to write home about, but definitely something to write Yelp about. Even though the plate that it came in was hot, the mac n cheese itself was lukewarm. Next let's move to the original pulled pork sandwich. For a bbq place that prides itself on the bbq aspect, the pulled pork did not live up to snuff. A good pulled pork should stand on its own without having to have to smother it in the sauces that is provided on the tables. This place is lucky that it is the only bbq place that people seem to frequent in the area, because if another bbq joint opened, dare I say Slo's, that really knows bbq this place would be hurting. The name of this establishment fits it, bad.
(2)
Fern G.

After hearing my friends rave about this place I had to see it for myself. This review is based strictly on the quality of the food. The restaurant, wait staff, and service are all fine. But the food tho..... The St. Louis half slab I ordered was lean and tender but they lost me from there. BLAND! I tasted a butt load of cinnamon (which is weird on ribs). They didn't taste smoked at all. They didn't even have salt on them. The sweet BBQ sauce was very thin in texture and thin on taste. I like my sauces thick, smoky, and sweet with nice hints of brown sugar or molasses. Not here. The cornbread was dense and BLAND. Honestly, Boston Market has better cornbread. It wasn't sweet at all and the pieces of peppers in it were off-putting. The sweet and sour cucumbers were awful as was the collard greens. The greens were sour and vastly underseasoned. Lastly, I asked for a sweet tea and was brought sweetened tea with LEMON. Umm nooo I didn't order an Arnold Palmer! I HATE lemon in my tea but apparently the sweet tea is mixed with lemon juice. Blech! Billy Sims BBQ AND Famous Daves have way better ribs and sides than this place. Never going back again.
(1)
Matt G.

Best barbecue north of the Mason-Dixie line! Try the Hammer with a Bells Two Hearted! Great for lunch too, in and out quick with a great lunch tailored menu selection.
(5)
Jim G.

We are from out of town visiting friends and we were all hungry for some good BBQ. None of us had been to Bad Brad's BBQ and we decided to give them a try. Boy, are we glad we did! We arrived around 9pm on a Saturday night without reservations and we had about a 5 minute wait. Once we were seated, we were immediately greeted by Alyssa, our server and we were presented with a vast menu. The place has a pleasant smell of wood smoke, indicating this place is the real deal for BBQ. They also have wood-fired pizza as well as burgers. We all got the BBQ platters. I opted for the 2 meat dinner entree in which I chose smoked turkey and sliced beef brisket . For the sides I chose the BBQ chili and Mac and Cheese. The meats were awesome, but the beef brisket was absolutely mind blowing awesome! Best beef brisket I've ever had and I'm somewhat of a BBQ expert. The Mac and Cheese was rich, but oh-so-good! The BBQ chili was very tasty and meaty and was served with tortilla chips. Our server Alyssa was very friendly, attentive and offered top-notch service. If you love BBQ, you must visit this place! We will definitely return again!
(5)
Chris J.

Good food, BBQ chicken nachos are to die for. But very expensive. Although you cannot beat their iced tea, it's better than any iced tea I've ever had. The decor is nice too, only downside is the price.
(4)
Nikki N.

I tried the beef brisket. Be aware that there are different choices of brisket. I believe there are tips and another variation, but please be specific. I ordered the kind that was not so to my liking. I ordered the brisket sandwich.
(3)
H P.

The food & service was excellent! The bacon appetizer is a must have! The wait time was hour & half but so glad I waited.
(5)
Amy B.

I stopped in today after running some errands on this side of town. Figured I'd give this place a shot. I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars on this place, so I rounded up. The good: Easy location to find, with ample parking and a great menu. I've never eaten here before, and my first impression was I loved the way the place was decorated. Not overstated, plenty of seating, and the staff was friendly. I reviewed the menu and was leaning towards the brisket. Quizzed the waitress about a few dishes, and went with the BBQ Brisket sandwich with chips. First off, I love BBQ brisket, and I kind of gauge how I'll like the place based off this dish. When it came out, I liked it. I wasn't blown away, but it was good food for sure. You can get additional sides for extra but I wasn't feeling that hungry this time, at least not for a big huge meal. The sandwich came with a side of chips, but they were to salty! The texture was fine, as I think they were baked and "home made" but the seasoning just had to much salt! yuck! Also, another note-bbq can be messy. PLEASE give me more then two napkins at the table when you bring out the food. How come they don't have paper napkins table side like other BBQ joints? That in it self I noted right away. They also have a real nice patio here which I saw when I walked in. Most seemed to be seated outside, but I sat inside as it was less crowded. Overall I would probably return in the future.
(4)
Alyson H.

Since they don't take reservations or do call ahead seating you have to make sure you go at the right time. I love that they have all the different sauces on the table for you to try and put on as much or as little as you want. Not a great place for toddlers that need a booster seat or high chair as they offer seats that clip onto the end of the table. Makes me a little nervous with my son. The service, food and drinks at this particular location have always been great for us.
(4)
Matt W.

First, I'll get this out of the way: The Mac 'n Cheese IS that good. But after that, Bad Brad's was kind of a mixed bag, and while things were fine in the moment, as I drove back to my hotel I started realizing that I was less and less satisfied. The pulled pork wasn't really anything outstanding, the brisket was decent, the ribs were good, but not great, and when you upcharge 30% for adding something to the plate, I kinda feel like it ought to be great. The cheese grits that I got as my second side had a really nasty plastic-y taste (they were served in a rubbery bowl that I suspect probably got put a little too close to some heat), and to her credit, my waitress was happy to replace the grits with another side. I went with Collard greens, which ended up coming out so hot that I had to wait until I'd eaten everything else before they were cool enough to try - and again, OK, but not a stand out. (And what's the the rolled up pair of wimpy tortillas?) There's a big selection of sauces, but I didn't really get a lot of difference between the sweet and their 3-2-1 sauce, or the spicy and 'spicier' sauces. I did think the mustard sauce and their sour vinegar paired together well on the pork, if you like Carolina style BBQ, so there is that. All told, the 2 meat / 2 side platter and the 1/4 rack of rib add on came to $25 (including the $1.50 upcharge for getting the Mac n Cheese as a side, and $6 upcharge for the 1/4 rack of ribs), and after some reflection, I can't really say it was worth it. Service was fast, and as I mentioned, the waitstaff did a good job of fixing the one problem that came up with the food, but I don't know if I'd go back here again.
(3)
Billy W.

Kind of an odd place. There are great things and bad things about Bad Brad's. Bad Brad's will take you to the edge of greatness and then drop you like an amusement part ride. Wife and I have been here a few times, so I will speak on our most recent visit. Got there about 5 on a Saturday. Busy and a 45 minute wait. No harm in that, it's expected. The decor is nice. It smells great. Perfect mix of firewood and bbq ribs. The stuff dreams are made of. The beverage selection at a BBQ restaurant will tell you a lot about the experience you are about to have. Their iced tea is instant mix or syrup or something of the sort. Big red flag of mediocrity there. Our meals arrived. I got ribs, wife got pork pull apart. I got beans for a side, and I have to say, the beans are the best beans I have ever had. Fantastic. The ribs are okay, but those beans will have you coming back for more. My suggestion is if you are on lunch, just get some pork pull apart and mix it in with your beans. Get a nice beer and go back to work happier than you left.
(3)
Job V.

One of the best bbq places I've eaten at! The ambiance, service, food, and wait time were all great. Get the Mac and cheese! Also, the butterfinger dessert is ridiculous in a good way! I'm definitely coming back!
(4)
Wadim S.

Amazing briskit and turkey!! Chilli is great and so is the mac n cheese!! Better than slows in my opinion!
(5)
Marie S.

I'm a vegetarian but I enjoy going here. My family loves the BBQ! The salads, Mac & cheese, veggies and potato salad are delicious! HIGHLY recommend!
(5)
Kortney B.

So I'm new to the area. I have been wanting BBQ . I ran across Bad Brads on here a few weeks ago. I was scared to try it. So my family and I decided to just throw caution to the wind and just try it. We loved it. The Candy bacon OMG. I LOVE bacon . this dish is just Awesome. The macaroni and cheese. god it was fabulous. My macaroni is great. This was better. I ate it cold. The potato salad was awesome . The greens fabulous. I haven't had greens like that since my gram in the south. Okay now my chicken was good. I tried the ribs pretty good. Now the corn bread. Was EVERYTHING JUST FABULOUS. I will return
(5)
Dan L.

Reservations recommended. I went with some friends on an off night. Great presentation, atmosphere, and food. Mild disappointment was the main course being served on red food trays covered with paper. No plates here. Craft beer was also very good. I would have liked the option of a tangy BBQ sauce along with the offerings they had table side. I'll be back! Next time I'm getting the wood fired pizza!
(5)
Rob E.

Look at my other reviews...you will see I am extremely picky about my food and drink...I usually write a novel as well. I don't have to here. Best...BBQ...EVER. That's all you need to know. Eat here, you will want to come back every day for weeks on end and you will STILL leave with a smile on your face EVERY TIME.
(5)
Rachel O.

BBQ is one of those areas that is difficult to review from an individual standpoint because we all like different things. Atmosphere - They decorated with a lot of local reclaimed wood. It has a nice, woody, comfortable feeling. Clean. Including the bathrooms. Food - Good across the board selections of sauces. Not the best I've had, but a close second. I like their pulled pork, brisket and chicken. My husband loves their sausage (it's nice and spicy) as well as the ribs. The ribs are a little too fatty for me but I recognize my preference for a trimmer selection. See? Personal tastes! They do wood fire cooked pizzas here. It's super fast and the ingredients they use of of a high quality. If I had to make some menu suggestions, I'd recommend the Johnny Diablo sandwich (pulled pork with a lot of different flavors), the Black and Blue Burger (so much yummy meat!) or the street tacos (always fun to make your own). Beer Selection - A good variety. With 15 taps, there is plenty of room for some great Michigan Brews.
(4)
laura y.

If you want bad service be sure to come in around shift change and wait for the bartender to talk to the beer rep instead of asking you for a drink.
(2)
Jordan P.

Such good BBQ and grilled meats. The Boss and Big Jimmy shredded chicken sandwiches are something to always write home about. The DMP is also good, although I personally am not a fan of Turkey but I would definitely recommend it. The painted mural on the wall shows where the cuts of meat come from on cows and pigs so you can educate yourself while you're waiting for your food.
(5)
Molida K.

When you're in the mood for outstanding bbq with great service without all the fluff, go to Bad Brad's. You'll find the usual bbq must haves and then some. I can see myself visiting quite often this summer. I called ahead to find out waiting times and surprisingly there was none tonight. Usually there's a full parking lot so I was stoked. We opted to sit inside since it was so hot outside. The drinks came in large, adorable mason jars. I got the sweet tea and it was refreshing. My daughter ordered the kid's ribs, I ordered sliced brisket and pork sausage with collard greens and mac 'n cheese while the hubby got sliced brisket and pulled pork with pit beans and bbq chowder. The chowder came out first and it was creamy, hearty, and satisfying with plenty of brisket chunks and potatoes throughout. After hubby finished the chowder, our entrees came out. The mac 'n cheese was very cheesy with a great crispy crust on top. The collards were good but a little too vinegary for my taste. The brisket was perfectly cooked and not dry at all. The pork was extremely tender. The sausage was interesting with lots of garlic and I think paparika. My daughter devoured her ribs with plenty of the 321 house sauce. I loved the spicy sauce because it was sweet and not too spicy. Pretty tame for my taste. The sweet mustard went well with the sausage. There was so much food we had to take it home. Our waitress kept our drinks full and made sure we were satisfied with our food. We were very happy with our visit tonight.
(4)
Liz N.

Always good BBQ. The New Baltimore location is so much better but this one is still good. In this location my food sometimes comes cold. New Baltimore always hot and fresh
(4)
Michele S.

I have been here twice already. If i am craving for BBQ, this place would be number 1 choice on my list The restaurant is pretty big w(made the wait much shorter) and it has plenty of parking space( i don't have hard time finding my space a parking space) . This restaurant atmosphere reminded me of eating at a BBQ place at Texas. When i come here, i usually order the BBQ platters where you can choose 1-4 meats . It has sliced brisket, chopped brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, pork sausage, and smoked Turkey. I have tried sliced brisket, chopped brisket, and pulled pork. So far, i like chopped brisket and pulled pork the best. The BBQ meats are really juice and you can really taste the smoke (that's the whole point of eating BBQ meat) There is a wide range of BBQ sauce you can add on your meat which made it even more delicious. The platter also comes with two sides. Its corn bread is DELICIOUS and its Mac & Cheese is MUST GET. The corn bread is different from other ordinary corn bread. it is crunchy on the edge and you can chopped bell pepper within the corn bread (it's kinda interesting)..I am usually not a Mac & Cheese fan, but the Mac & Cheese here is really delicious. It melts in my mouth and cheese they used is not too salty. it taste just right I highly recommend this place.
(4)
Janine L.

Love this bbq place! The chicken pizza is phenomenal. Usually crowded so prepare to wait. Wait staff is helpful. I was also happy they had a good selection of Hard Cider, not the cheap red ale that you normally see. We try to get here at least once a month. Definitely worth it.
(5)
Sarah M.

When they first opened they were good, but the last four times my work ordered food from there they screwed everything up. The burgers were raw as heck. We stood and watched the girl check off everything as if it was there, tipped her just to get back and see that it was not all there. We called and they gave us a credit and I just got a burger but they didn't include any toppings... So annoying. They need to get their stuff together. Way over priced for this kind of service and uncooked food.
(1)
Veronica D.

I wanted to see what all the hype on yelp was about and even saw a little sticker on the door window saying "They love us on yelp!" The whole dining in experience was great, excellent choice of drinks, home made chips, and perfectly grilled chicken. The waitress wasn't outstanding which is why I'm giving it a four but I loved the atmosphere and will def return!
(4)
Lori H.

We hired Bad Brad's BBQ to cater a work picnic, the food was outstanding! The brisket was so tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese was amazing! All the food was absolutely delicious. They showed up right on time, set the food up, cleaned it all up when we were done, and were very friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend Bad Brad's! We will definitely be using them again! I, personally, can't wait to visit the restaurant and try the other food they have!
(5)
Wanda L.

Was treated to the shreded chicken and bacon sandwich (forget the name) and the french fries. Another winner! Had a taste of the tortillas they wrap up in aluminum foil. Enjoyed those as well just by themselves.
(4)
Michelle M.

Amazing food. Always good service. One of my favorites. Long wait times to eat but I often get carry out because I have 2 toddlers.
(5)
Bojan B.

Great BBQ! They have by far the best brisket, pork and burgers but the other things are good as well. I would have to say that this place has amazing signature sauces that makes things even tastier. The staff is always helpful and what I like most about them is that I was never bothered while eating, which is rare. Good local beers as well.
(5)
Louai S.

I and my kids ordered ribs, burnt ends, wings, nachos, a burger, bunch of side etc.. we love BBQ. Wings were great, a bit large indicating hormone pumped chicken but , very good on flavor. The rest; burnt ends, way to smoky, tasted like they were cooked in black soot instead of hot smoke, waitress stated "well, they are twice smoked". Ribs were edible, but, not that good, tasted like reheated pork. Burger tasted old and oxidized, when manager came over, he told my wife that something was wrong with her taste. really? Sides tasted like just a bunch of after thoughts.......
(1)
Dana T.

Love this place! We go there at least once every month. Everything I have tried has been amazing! The pizza, burgers, appetizers...you can't go wrong. I usually get the uptown fries appetizer as my meal and have leftovers for the next day. Stil need to try the pig candy!
(5)
William W.

Great service, atmosphere, and food. No complaints, will be back. Definitely a place to try out.
(5)
Tom F.

Meat and potatoes time! Note: Gotta try the ribs next time! They looked real good. Had their burger and fries and iced tea. The burger was perfectly cook and served hot considering we had about fifteen people for lunch. The burger had an excellent, go figure, barbequed taste. Fresh toppings, of lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes. I would order the third trip there again, second trip will be a slab of ribs. Great decor, free smells, clean and friendly service. They handled a large party very well.
(4)
Michael P.

Been here four times now. This visit we got the four cheese brick oven pizza. I just love the way the crust gets crunchy and kind of burned on the edges. Also got the three meat platter- pork, turkey, and BRISKET. All were phenomenal. 3-2-1 sauce plus a dash of spicy for all of them. The surprise of the visit was the bbq chowder. like eating a bbq'd baked potato. really good! this place is always packed which is nice to see because for the past 30 years every place that was at this location failed.
(5)
Dan P.

Hands down the best BBQ in metro Detroit (yes even better than that one in Corktown). The pulled pork and brisket are outstanding. The BBQ nachos were a pleasant surprise. Hell their pizza is great. Work your way through the sandwiches, all are great.
(5)
Tara L.

Cool winter days and nights always make me crave something hearty. Sometimes it's soup, and other times, it's straight up BBQ. A friend of mine spoke highly of this place, and considering her family came here very often (living close by has its perks!), I decided to check it out! Husband and I were denied our BBQ fix a few nights ago, and when our schedule opened up to try Bad Brad's, we jumped at the chance! Off to Shelby Township we went. We arrived on a Saturday night at around 7pm, PRIME DINNER RUSH. Oh boy. I anticipated that there would be a wait, and we were fine with it. The lovely hostess informed me that the wait would be around 1 hour 15 minutes. Not bad, I can manage, considering often times, at Union Woodshop, you could be waiting close to 2 hours. What I wasn't prepared for was, my stomach growling as each plate of yummy BBQ passed by my nose. They were really making me work up an appetite! :) Once we got seated, we were so excited to eat! By that time, it was close to 8:30pm. Our waitress was sweet and bubbly, and she explained the different flavors of the sauces and the menu. We decided to order the 2 Meats BBQ platter with the addition of 1/4 rack of ribs (equivalent to 3 pieces). It comes with 2 sides, to which we chose the sweet potato mash and the mac and cheese (an extra $1.50). All this was $23. The two meats we went with were the sliced brisket and pulled pork. Loved both the sliced brisket and pulled pork. The brisket portion was generous at 5 big slabs of meat, and the pulled pork was a generous 6 oz. serving. We loved both meats, as they were flavorful, moist, and quite lean (especially the brisket). Their 3-2-1 sauce is their most popular sauce pairing for the meats, but I'd have to say that we thought it was still too sweet. The "sour" sauce was our favorite and had a good balance. The St. Louis style ribs were meaty and a good size, but we weren't wowed by it. We'd probably do without it next time. We also wanted to try their wood-fired pizza as it looked really good, so we ordered the Farmer's Market pizza ($11). Topped with squash, baby arugula, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, and capers, it was absolutely lovely. The crust was just the right amount of crisp and chew, and just slightly charred. The pie was a good size at 9 slices, so great for leftovers. I thought the flavors were great, and the tomato sauce wasn't overpowering, but I would have gone without the capers. Great addition to this part of town, and quite honestly, a place that we'd come back to repeatedly over Union Woodshop. They do offer carryout, and in a time pinch, we might do that next time. So, if you happen to be in this neck of the woods, or even further north (they have a New Baltimore location), give this place a go. We certainly enjoyed it. :)
(4)
Bethany W.

We went for dinner and ordered the big pig for 4 of us. Excellent. Pulled pork and turkey were my favorites. Sides were all very good. Corn bread, BBQ beans, Mac and cheese and collard greens. All good.
(5)
Katie K.

I have never eaten here and now I never will. My fiance started working there and on day 2 of training....they told him that he was slow and fired him. Not only that but they were extremely rude to him. That tells me that the business is poor and they will not get my service.
(1)
Pauly G.

First things first, I love me some BBQ. I was a little nervous when I had to wait an hour to be seated & I already waited to long to eat. After a few trips to the bar and some time well spent cuddling with the wife checking out some of the cool rustic decor time passed by pretty quickly. We started off with the chips & dips (could have done without the warm bean salsa) & a wood oven pulled pork & pineapple pizza. The pizza was great, just wish I would have taken our servers advice about how powerful the pickled pineapple on the pizza could be. I ordered some food for the table and every one was very pleased. The St. Louis ribs were awesome and fell right off the bone. The sauces were delicious, my favorite was the sweet BBQ. The fried chicken was crispy & juicy, and among some of the better fried chicken In the area. Before my arteries clogged completely I was able to try some of their unique Mack & Cheese served in a mini cast iron pot topped with baked bread crumbs & more baked cheese, it was so good. I do wish the kids would have been served the same Mack & Cheese, instead they were served some chalky microwavable impostor. We also sampled the cornbread with orange butter & some shredded mayo based coleslaw. All the food combined with the upbeat atmosphere made for a great evening celebrating my son's 16th Birthday. I will be back and I just hope it's not as crazy the day we do decide to come back.
(5)
Joe T.

The first thing my wife & I noticed was the atmosphere here. A nice mix of customers and friendly staff - in what feels like a campy BBQ spot with an "Up North" vibe to it. Since moving to Shelby Township we have grown fond of the comfy, slow-paced Northern Michigan feeling a lot of restaurants have when you drive north of Hall Road - and Bad Brad's is no exception. The smoky BBQ smell here on a summery day is to die for. My wife and I shared a mix of BBQ & fried chicken - and all of the food was great. It all had a very "from scratch" feel to it. The pulled pork and brisket was very on point. Their house sauces are delicious. The macaroni & cheese as a side comes straight to you in the iron pot it was baked in. The mac & cheese will rival any of your favorites from elsewhere. You can taste the fresh quality of the meats - and portions are large. Also, their selection of craft beers come in jars and all are very tempting to try. I had one very akin to a Blue Moon taste - and it was impressive. I can name some BBQ spots towards Hall Road that fail - but drive just a couple miles north to this place, and it almost feels like you went from metro-Detroit to North Macomb. Prices are very fair - you will pay about the same at a national chain - so why not eat something a corporation did not engineer for you? Tip: if it is nice outside, definitely try the outdoor seating. The wafts of BBQ aroma their smokers make nicely compliment the outside air. Two thumbs up! Will be looking out for some coupons for my next trip.
(5)
Justin Y.

This place is awesome! The food is smokey and amazing, and the ambiance & deco is unique! My favorite is the Uptown Fries - I will order them every time that I go now. The smoked meats are delicous, although they are still only average compared to other BBQ joints in the Metro Detroit area. There are a variety of different barbecue sauces to try out with your meats. Prices are slightly steep but considering it's BBQ and the portion sizes that they serve you it's worth it. Advice - I don't think they take reservations so go early and plan to wait for a table as there is usually always a line out the front door!
(4)
Dominic S.

I have never been to Bad Brad's before today. I have heard nothing but great things about this place and was excited to try it. Today I asked my girlfriend's father for permission for his daughter's hand in marriage. When looking on Yelp for a place to eat I had seen Bad Brad's again and figured that this could be as good as any spot to eat as well as have "that" conversation. Today the weather was as pure and beautiful as Tim Allen describes in those "Pure Michigan" commercials. The sky was speckled with tufts of clouds that provided short bits of shade to acompany the breeze. Due to this wonderful weather we had sat outside. As I was walking up to Bad Brad's I was intrigued by the design of the building and what awaited my tastebuds inside. As one enters the aroma of wood smoke fills your nostrils. We were quickly greeted by the host and asked to sit outside. I couldnt imagine why anyone would sit inside on a day like today. As we walked out onto their back deck I was taken back by how well the area was gracefully taken up by tables and chairs without being crowded. We were sat nearest to the fireplace but not close enough to get hot. There is a rather larger and shady oak tree that casts its shadow over the courtyard but does not make too much of a messwith leaves and things. The courtyard has a short bar seperate from the tables and chairs that overlooks a small pond that is modestly landscaped. I had ordered us some Pig Candy I believe its called. It is bacon that is both hot and cold smoked and then covered in Bad Brad's cane sugar mixture. What was brought out to the table was five strips of thick bacon hanging on a clothes line with colthes pins, flapping in the wind, being caried by a waitress with a big smile. When we took our first bite of this strange bacon appatizer we both shared that moment of pure bliss and instant addiction. By far the best way bacon has ever tasted to me. I could have died at that very momnet and it would have been the way to go. Our order continued to move forward. I had ordered the BBQ Taco platter and he ordered the Classic BBQ sandwich. Two great choices. Fresh home made bbq chips came with his meal and I had selected aged cheese, smoked jalapenos, carmalized onions, guacamole, and onions to accompany my tacos. My meat choices were pulled pork and chopped brisket. I was amazed at the amount of flavor that the meat had contained, bits of both the pulled pork and the brisket contained that smoke ring that all great low and slow smoked bbq should have. What a great meal and a great experience. I have to mention that "Vinny" was our server and he will be requested everytime I go to Bad Brad's. He gave me service that has put any other place to shame in this are within 50 miles. Great Job guys and I look forward to seeing you all on some food network show soon. Where you at Guy Fieri!?
(5)
Jake V.

I've been to brads a couple of times and I love the food. It's so filling and taste amazing. It's a great atmosphere and the service is just as good. I love the uptown fries and the bbq nachos. They're amazing and packed with flavor! Great spot to chow down on some fantastic comfort food.
(5)
Amy K.

Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, great staff & super friendly hosts !! Love it ! Whenever we're out that way, we'll for sure be coming back !! : )
(5)
Nancy G.

My husband tried the New Baltimore location first. We liked the food there but the service was terrible. The Shelby Twp location is wayyyy better. Love the food and friendly service. Our waitress was very knowledgeable. The prices are reasonable. I am a big fan of the ribs. My husband always orders the brisket. We still need to try the nachos which we heard people rave about. Great BBQ and love the different sauces!!
(5)
Debbie F.

Three of us went on July 4th. There was no wait. ( I'm sure because everyone was BBQing at home). The only bad thing I have to say is when we walked in they said they were out of ribs. Really.....you are a rib place. That is what we went there for. But they then told us it would be 30 minutes until they were ready. Ok, that is better. But again, Really! So we ordered two apps. My friends ordered wings. Which they said were very good. And on the suggestion of the waitress, I ordered the nachos. OMG!! The nachos are the best I ever had ANYWHERE! There were so many things on there, bbq sauce, chicken, some other sauces. And the chips could have been deep fried pita. But I am not sure. Every chip had something on it. No pile of plain chip in the middle or bottom. I have been dreaming about them ever since. We got are 1/2 slab of ribs and they would have been worth any kind of wait for as good as they were. I ate mine without sauce. The rub and the taste of the meat was so good, I didn't want to cover it up with sauce. My sides were mac & cheese and the Bad Brad beans. The mac & cheese was very good. But the beans were exceptional! My friend had the sweet potato mash and she said it was very good too. There is a new carryout location on Groesbeck just south of 16 Mile. This worries me. It is so close to my home, I am afraid I will be there everyday for a carryout. Will highly recommend to all my friend.
(5)
Christine R.

First of all, bbq is totally subjective. I happen to prefer the South Carolina vinegar mustard style which seems impossible to find in MI. Having said that, we decided to give Brad's a try. We arrived at around 5 pm on Sunday and the place was very busy. The staff was very friendly and the service was pretty good. I ordered the Double Cream Stout which they have on tap - yummy! My husband had the Bell's PA which was also good. A rundown of the food : Side salad - good! would order it again Beef brisket sandwich - the bun was fantastic, the beef was ok Sauce selection- great! love the 321 Fries - ok Ribs - pretty good, dry rub and tender (based on the bite I had from my husband) Kid's cheeseburger - my four year old loved it! S'mores dessert - holy sugar rush.....and it took longer to make than our food With tip, we ended up spending around $70. We would go back or maybe get carryout. It's pretty loud which can be frustrating for little kids and parents who can't hear them. Overall, an enjoyable evening.
(3)
Bri B.

We had to wait about 40 minutes, but once we got seated the service was very quick. I watched as they cleared tables and at least 3 guys would help and do it in about a minute. The food is amazing. Everything came out at the same time brought by food runners. They knew what everyone got without asking. Portions are huge, enough for 2 meals.
(5)
Roseanne M.

Always amazing!!! Food is exceptional!!! Great service but be prepared for a wait, it will be worth it!!! You won't go home hungry and they have never disappointed!!!
(5)
John T.

Just went to Bad Brads for the first time and definitely will be back! We tried a number things like their pizza, pig candy, fish n chips, nachos, baked beans, and street tacos just to name a few. Absolutely awesome! Great atmosphere, great service, and top scores on quality, portions, menu, and that great smoke flavor. Can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Rhonda L.

This place doesn't need another review - but I am from Kansas City and had to wait entirely too long for good bar-b-que to remain mum about this place. We use to visit the location in New Baltimore, but I like Shelby Township location better. The highlights for me: I could talk for days about the patio. There is simply nothing like it that I have seen around here. It has always stunned me because we have beautiful "patio weather" for months on end, yet very few places to indulge. This is the place. They have misters to cool you down should it get too hot, and a fireplace if you feel a chill. The decor is incredible; rarely will you see such attention paid to detail. Brisket. Yes, it turns out it is possible to find actual brisket on a menu around here. It is incredible. The nachos will make you weep, and the cornbread is the best I have ever eaten. Your beer will be served in a mason jar, which somehow makes it taste better.
(5)
Blake W.

This place is for BBQ lovers. Their food is high quality and they have plenty of meal options. They seem to have a more creative twist to the whole BBQ scene with their BBQ nachos and pulled pork potato skins.
(4)
Laura G.

Oh my gosh this place is amazing! I've tried many things, the best so far has been bbq chicken pizza and downtown French fries.. I love it ! This is where many family members chose to have there birthday dinners here! Only downside is the wait can sometime be up to an hour.
(5)
Mark C.

We enjoyed Valentines Day lunch with "Bad Brad". Good choice! We both ordered the lunch specials (main + side, main + 2 sides, and 2 mains). We both had the BBQ sandwich with pork, and between the two of us, fries, potato salad, and beans. It was all excellent! I would have given it a 5, but our very nice server took a long time to get my wife ketchup, and my iced tea went dry quickly with no offers for a refill. The food however was really good. What was supposed to be hot was hot, what was supposed to be cold was cold, and it all tasted great. My bill for a huge amount of food was about $27 (including 20% tip) for two people. We both felt this was a good value. My wife liked the homemade potato chips so much we asked for a "to go" box. Jan does not do that very much! A good sign for a potential return visit! I also liked the decor. "Very BBQ" with old wood and metal walls and ceilings, this makes you feel the BBQ passion (at least it worked for me!). They also have some cool paintings on the wall which is actually an education on where the various parts of your beef or pork dinner actually came from. Hand painted too, which was pretty cool. Finally, I saw a great patio covered with snow. I plan to come here and dine once this stuff is outta here, as it looked very inviting! Bottom line, our experience will bring us back.
(4)
Heidi S.

Great atmosphere. Great service. Amazing BBQ! I've never ordered anything I didn't like. My favorite? The walking tacos and the mac and cheese. Yum! They get really busy so we often order carry out rather than try to wait for a table.
(5)
Sierra R.

Best BBQ I've had in the Detroit area so far. The pulled chicken is so flavorful and the beef brisket is nice and tender. I've love the street tacos and the Mac and cheese is out of this world! The chili cheese grit are amazing with an interesting twist so are the beads beans. They have the best tortilla soup I've ever had - no question about it. I highly recommend this place. I don't eat pork so I subtracted a star because the put pork in almost all of their sides. One less star because they need a better location, it's so far out, but most definitely worth the drive.
(4)
Vincent T.

Me my fiancÃ© and daughter are here on a Monday afternoon. Not too busy, staff was friendly nothing out of the ordinary. We started with the pig candy, which is sugar coated bacon, I would give the dish a 2/5. The bacon was flat and like had a hard coating of sugar not fresh. Our main courses were better which attributes to the overall rating. The ribs were good but a little on the dry side. The beef brisket was great as well as the smoked turkey. Cornbread and sweet potato mash was also good. I would recommend this to my friends and will be a return customer.
(3)
Rae M.

This place is stupid good. Put down your phone/computer/whatever and go eat here. We tried almost every meat- and they were all great- but the chopped brisket blew me away. Might pass on the sausage next time. Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Beans, Greens... We almost hurt ourselves from eating so much. The actual building is so cool- looks like repurposed wood and metal... creates a homey feel but is still very interesting. Service was very nice. It was worth every minute of the wait. We will be back!!
(5)
David D.

I don't get it. The atmosphere is great. The service is great. This place is always packed, but has anyone seriously not had better BBQ? Ok, so Shelby Twp. is kind of lacking in the BBQ department, but this place felt like a joke to me. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. There's a lot of things on the menu that looked really appetizing. Some of my friends were pretty satisfied with what they got, but I'm a purist when I first go to a new BBQ place. I want to challenge your brisket. Maybe your ribs, but usually the brisket... And the brisket was served like I just ordered off a damn food truck. Really? I'm going to eat a quarter portion of what an average man eats when I'm a 130lb 22yr old dude, and you're going to serve it to me like I'm at a damn carnival and charge me a carnival price. And my double portion of Mac&Cheese... Is a portion like two bites? Can I even fathom what a single portion would have looked like? So portions sucked, but how was the food? Subpar. It wasn't as bad as Woody's that everyone unanimously agrees needs to go out of business, but wow was it really nothing special at all. To make matters much worse, the sauce selection is only 2nd worse to Woody's on the scale of literally every BBQ I've ever had. My whole table could attest to that. I'm sure there's great things on the menu still, and I could probably treat this place in a different fashion and be satisfied, but this definitely failed to impress me overall.
(2)
Anisha M.

Bbq is a weakness and This place does everything well!! The bbq nachos are mouthwatering to think about and no words for the chicken and waffles-the chicken tenders are crispy and its a mix of the syrup and a tinge of gravy. The brisket is fantastic! Had both chopped and sliced- both are delicious but I may prefer the sliced. Mac and cheese is great especially with a dab of bbq sauce mixed in! Overall a great experience. The only reason they didn't get a 5 is cause our sausage was dry and our bumpy cake was really dry! Everything else was fabulous!
(4)
John B.

Can't beat the chopped brisket with the 321 sauce. I have been here multiple times and have not had a bad meal yet. I tried the turkey as one the meats today and was impressed. Kids love the pizza, too. Make sure to get here early whether it's for lunch or dinner because it gets packed quickly....but worth the wait.
(5)
Rachel E.

I'm writing an update after visiting the so-called "best barbecue place in Michigan," Union Woodshop. The Union Woodshop doesn't hold a candle to Bad Brads! Our food at Bad Brads is always consistently delicious, and the pulled pork is amazing! I have a new appreciation for Bad Brads after our terrible experience at the Woodshop. Bad Brads is my hands down favorite BBQ in Metro-Detroit!
(5)
Ricky P.

I like this place so much I want to cry. The BQQ is really really good. They serve their beers in mason jars, how cool is that? It smells like a campfire when you walk in. This is my favorite place to be when I'm still kinda drunk from the night before and getting ready to get drunk again. Kind of greasin' the wheel. You know?
(5)
Rac C.

Balls to the wall YUM ! Went here with my sweetheart, ordered the slab of ribs with 2 sides for $25 bucks, got 2 plates of amazing food n still had leftovers to go!
(5)
Tony M.

Bad Brad's is the go-to Northside BBQ place. They have a great selection of tasty smoked meat, and the pizza (done in a wood-fired oven) is also pretty good. We usually get take-out from here, the dining room is OK but the booths are a little uncomfortable with the metal edging on the tables that goes above the level of the table (why??). It can also get pretty noisy when the place is full. Their 3-2-1 sauce is the best, by far, and I like the pulled pork. The BBQ chowder is also pretty tasty, and they have a wide selection of sides. If you're in the area, it's highly recommended.
(4)
Bobby C.

Food and drinks are reasonably priced. We were there for lunch so got sandwiches instead of the meat plates. About the same quality as a Famous Dave's; a good option if you're in the mood for barbeque
(3)
Meghan R.

Just got back from an amazing BBQ and the best pizza at Bad Brads.....love this place
(5)
Andrew P.

Best BBQ in Macomb county, I had the Boss sandwich which was amazing and smoky. The restaurant itself gives the feeling of being at a campground in all the good ways. Would definitely come here again!
(5)
Tina N.

The dry run concept is awesome!!! The ribs andsc and cheese and brisket... WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN! Can't wait to go back
(5)
Asianzing S.

Excellent Brisket. Great Service and Beers on tap. Collard Greens and Mac and Cheese were delicious. Ribs and Sauces were awesome. I recommend the chili and tortilla soup.
(5)
Jonathan L.

I walked in thinking, how could they have great BBQ if there is a pizza oven in here. Well, my taste buds were blown. The brisket melted in my mouth and the pulled pork made me want to dance (uptown funk style). This is seriously some of the best BBQ I have ever tasted (and yes, I have been down south). The sides were good (not great) but who cares when BBQ is so good. Now that I am talking about bad brads BBQ I might just need to order some. Yum! Seriously, you need to stop reading this review and go eat. Main meal: Great Side dishes: good Service: great Atmosphere: Perfect
(5)
Kathryn C.

Really good BBQ. Tons of options. Had the 'Big Pig Gig" which is an insane amount of food. We had left overs for weeks. I especially liked the tortilla soup and the pulled pork.
(4)
Ren S.

Just listen to all of these positive reviews and go there! It's right by my house but i have two young kids and they're always busy so i get a carry out. I think i've tried every meat and the fish and chips and it's delicious. We ordered dinner from this place on mothers day and there was an hour wait for carry out which i expected so we ordered an hour early. We ordered the big pig gig for five and there were leftovers! (we were 6 adults and 4 kids). Most of the time when it's just me and the hubby we get an appetizer and i order the trio of small sandwiches (you can mix and match them which i love bc i always like to eat a bit of everything). As I said, it's always carry out and they pack their food really neatly.
(5)
Julie C.

Can you say yum? Wow! I ordered the ribs with a side of mac n cheese and chili. The food is really good.I'm not a fan of dry rub ribs but Bad Brads made me s beliver!
(4)
Rebeca F.

'Bad' might be Brad's nickname, but his BBQ is nothing less than mighty delicious. The smokey aroma coming from the grill will pull you out of your car and into the restaurant as soon as you get in the parking lot. The place is nicely decorated, lots of reclaimed wood, rocks and metal. Me and my hubby got a spot in a long, high table outside, right next to a cute pond. We got a small Potato skin (West style) to share, which was super yummy and more than enough for a hungry couple. Our waitress recommended the Campfire nachos, which looked good but -in my opinion- can be better share between 3-4 friends. For the main course I got the BBQ Taco Platter with chopped brisket. The meat was smokey, tender, and so tasty that I didn't have to use any of the BBQ sauces available on our table. Of the five sides, I liked best the guacamole, pico de gallo and salsa verde. My husband decided to go for the two meat BBQ platter with Brad's beans and mac and cheese on the side. He really liked the pulled chicken, which he smother with MY salsa verde (Note to self: when dinning with husband always order extra salsa). He also loved the Bean+brisket combo. The Mac and cheese, unfortunately did not pass the test. As for the staff, all the girls were polite, efficient, and accommodating. We really enjoyed our late lunch at Bad Brad's, so we will return to their beautiful patio before fall makes its big entrance.
(4)
Gloria V.

I am not a huge carnivore, but I do love their macaroni and cheese and the corn bread, it is honestly the reason I go there. I have tried the ribs and the beef brisket, both were good, but a little bit of meat goes a long way for me so I am not the best person to judge these things. Love the ball jars for cups and the atmosphere is fun.
(4)
Robb B.

This is one of my favorite places to eat and to get great BBQ. I love the BBQ nacho appetizer and pretty much all of the meat choices. The sandwiches are prob the best bang for your buck.
(5)
Matt W.

The food was good, the staff was good, the facility was good. I just felt ripped off when I left. Oh, and bragging about making your own BBQ chips is dumb. I can go to the grocery store and buy a huge bag of them for like three bucks. Big deal.
(3)
Kevin S.

I stopped here twice while in the area on business. Excellent pulled pork sandwich and the best cornbread I've had . It rivals Bobby Flays. Place smells really great when you walk in and it's an interesting room. Attentive, friendly bar staff and the heaviest beer menu yet. Easy location, good draft Beer selection, welcoming, very friendly staff and great BBQ, cole slaw and homemade chips. I'll be back,
(4)
Jean S.

We stopped by Bad Brad's this weekend in order to avoid the craziness of Hall Road and we are so glad we did! I went with my husband and two daughters. We all ordered ribs. Theirs came with homemade BBQ chips and we had ours with garlic mashed potatoes and cornbread. The ribs come dry-rubbed only and there are five bottles of sauce on the table for you to slather your meat in. I am not a BBQ sauce fan, but the spicy sauce was just delicious. The sides were great too and be sure to try the bacon dip with your chips. We had about a 40 minute wait on a Saturday evening, and we spent it on their beautiful patio. Unfortunately, they are not serving on the patio yet but I didn't ask the reason. The only drawback is that there is no liquor license yet (I'm not sure if/when they are getting one) and, while the service was friendly, there still needs a bit of work to be done. Because it has only been open for a week, I assume that it will get better with time. Nothing horrible, I just think they were a bit flustered and inexperienced. One tip I would give is to have the waitstaff explain each sauce once you're seated. I had to prompt our waitress to give us information.
(4)
Carolin S.

I ordered the sampler from here and the ribs and brisket are definitely winners! Skip the turkey, it's not good in my opinion! The corn bread is really yummy and so is the sweet potato mash. Overall my family and I really enjoyed it and would come again!
(4)
Brittany V.

visited this place for the first time with my boyfriend and our friends tonight. Had a great time and great food. All the sauces were delicious. I especially loved the sour sauce. The red sauce that comes with the mac and cheese ball appetizer was very weird. Cocktails were puny, lacked a punch, almost warm and pricey. Gina was our server she was great. Will definitely return just wont order a cocktail again.
(4)
Brie B.

I have never really eaten BBQ and I've never been to Slows, so i admittedly have nothing to compare it to, but I thought Bad Brads was amazing. I've heard many horror stories about 2 hour waits but we went for lunch on a Friday and were able to get a seat right away. The BBQ chicken nachos are literally incredible and are a pretty big portion at that. I was wary about the pulled pork and pineapple pizza but it ended up being fantastic. Yes, the food is a little bit on the expensive side but the freshness of the ingredients more than makes up for it.
(5)
Jon S.

The food, the decor, the building, the service, it was all 5 stars. The best barbeque I've personally ever had. Let's start with the building, the design and use of materials is absolutely awesome and one of a kind. Rough brick, steel, it's just incredible, you have to see it to appreciate it. Next, the food. INCREDIBLE. We ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer, excellent. Lot's of chicken, cheese, and toppings. Try it, it's phenomenal. For a main course I had the smoked chicken with macaroni and cheese and corn bread. The corn bread, the best I've ever had. The mac-n-cheese, yep, the best I've ever had. Seriously, these were the two best sides I've had at restaurant. The corn bread was fresh and the mac-n-cheese came in it's own little black skillet straight from the oven. Nice. The smoked chicken is pulled and deboned for you, it's very lean and just incredible. Loved it.
(5)
Kelly L.

I've been to the Bad Brad's in New Baltimore so I was super excited to learn one opened a bit closer to home. I've been to the Shelby location twice since they opened. The first time we took my Mom and she loved the BLT... though it was HUGE she was more than happy with the crispy bacon. We were also greeted by a wonderfully nice lady that appeared to be in her 50's who was very sweet and attentive. I had their infamous Braditos and smothered them in the Sweet BBQ sauce. The second time we went was on a Wednesday evening with my Brother, Sister-in-law, and my 6 year old niece. I asked the young hostess for a table for 5 and she advised that the wait would be about 10 minutes. After about 20 minutes our buzzer went off and we were directed to a booth. Dear lord I tried to fit, but luck wasn't on my side. At this point I was a bit miffed due to the extra wait and then the booth debacle. Frustrated I asked if they just had something outside for 5 and they said they did. The put us at a table for 4 and pulled up another chair. 3 out of 5 of us are not small people. It was cramped, but we were all so hungry that by this time it didn't matter. The water misters, although nice on super hot days, were collecting on the umbrella above us and dripping on my brother. Several table that were sat after us were served before us. At this point my brother was fed up and spoke to the manager who we would later find out from the waitress was one of the owners. Right after my brother returned 3 servers, and the owner, brought out our food. The food was delicious. Though I'm not a fan of their tortilla soup or their corn bread. I do wish they served the buns they use for their sandwiches as table bread or offer corn bread without the peppers in it. They didn't take anything off our bills, but I will still go back. I attribute the issues to a newly opened restaurant still looking for kids that want to work as opposed to text on their phones. Next time I go back I'll give an update. I will say that the waitress we had was super nice and let my niece feed the fish which she loved! Fat Friendly seating: YES, tables available inside and out
(4)
Tracy F.

Long wait, always crowded but darn good. Especially the BBQ chowder. That is absolutely the best! Reasonable prices. Good food all the way around!
(5)
Brian M.

Had the Eddie sanwich...beef brisket with swiss...very tasty....the wings are amazing, but get two orders if sharing...only 4 wings per order! Everything comes with chips it seems, add o dont order them as an appetizer! Wait staff was very good. Will keep going back!
(4)
Quinn A.

Seriously good food. Decent selection of craft beer. BBQ is authentic and tasty. Menu is full of interesting riffs; no 'me too' superficiality here. I've noshed my way across the menu over the course of three visits. The trio of salsas are very good, but i'll admit their version of 'fried tortillas' are a bit misleading; I'd wager to say they are flour instead of corn? My favorite sandwich is the Johnny Diablo. Pizzas are decent and flash-baked in a wood fired oven. The 'tall' beers are served in 32 oz. mason jars, which is nice :). Service is attentive and service model is of the 'cute coed-centric' variety. All in all, worthy of a visit. I will caution this place is not cheap by any stretch, but that comes with the territory when you're talking bbq.
(4)
Maggie H.

My friend is going to strangle me for my review because she was so excited to take me to Bad Brads. I had a 50/50 experience here, liking about half of what I ordered. As with any pig-dealership I got the mixed plate of pulled pork and ribs. Let me start with what I really liked. As an appetizer the guacamole was good and I happen to be a guac-snob so I enjoyed that little Tex-Mex treat. The sweat potato mash was a favorite of my sons and I, anytime I get crumbly topping with my sweet potato I am happy. In addition, I was a fan of the pulled pork and with that being my favorite BBQ dish, that is giving them a great compliment. I wasn't a fan of the corn bread. Call me old fashioned but I found the extras in there unnecessary. The mac-n-cheese was better than some, but it still wasn't my favorite. However, I was pleased that it was creamed. Too often I find restaurant mac-n-cheese dry. Lastly, I was disappointed in the ribs. They were dry, tasteless, and tough. I expect ribs to be juicy and falling off the bone and these just didn't cut it. Overall, I would go back for the pulled pork, but would leave the ribs be.
(3)
Jon K.

I do love me some Bad Brads. I have visited twice with friends from work and have been very happy with the service and food quality both times I have gone. I have surveyed BBQ in a lot of locations, and for Central Michigan, this is one of my top choices. Also helps to have good friends to share the experience with. 4 Stars because it doesn't top all the BBQ places I've been - but def. a great choice around Oakland/Macomb.
(4)
Barry J.

Not only is the food terrific but the general manager knows how to take care of his patrons. We were very well taken care of, above and beyond by the general manager . Our server went out of her way to take care of us. Great combination of a great product and great service, not often seen.
(5)
Christen C.

Ribs & sausage were worth going back for. Corn bread was pretty good too.
(3)
Nate E.

Absolutely the best BBQ in MI.
(5)
Megan G.

Good atmosphere. Good tunes. Good waitstaff. Good beer. Bad Brad's gets high marks for everything except the barbecue which is just okay. Great barbecue doesn't require sauce, but the brisket I had last night wasn't edible without it.
(3)
David N.

Have been here a few times, great BBQ with a good choice of sauces. Usually get a combo platter with several meats depending on my mood. Service is quick but there's normally a 20-30 min wait during dinner time. They always give you an estimate that's longer than what it actually takes to get seated so don't get discouraged if they tell you it's an hour wait!
(4)
Albert P.

MY wife and I happen to be in Shelby Township and looking for a place to have lunch. We just happen to see Bad Brad's and decided to stop and eat, We love BBQ and very familiar with most of the BBQ restaurants in the Detroit and west side area. We live in Dearborn, Please open a Bad Brad somewhere on the west side of town, Your ribs and brisket are the best around. BBQ Ribs are very tender, meaty, flavorful and barely any fat on them. You have our vote for #1 for BBQ, Please cme to the west side!!!!!
(5)
Don R.

F***'in great....
(5)
Javer X.

Wish it was in California! !! Will come back for the ribs soon!
(5)
Steven B.

The sides were good but the proteins were pretty awful and for the money I paid I can't give them a good review because I liked there mashed sweet potatoes. The ribs were ok but nothing special, the brisket was so dry I couldn't eat it, the chicken was moist but had absolutely no flavor. None of the "bbq" has any sauce on it so you add your own from the sauces on the table. All of these were no thicker than water and didn't adhere to the meats. Even with the sauce, which had good flavor but no substance, the brisket and chicken weren't good. Desserts are homemade but after the abysmal experience with the food I wasn't going to drop another $10 on likely average desserts. Beer menu is impressive but I don't drink too much so I can't comment. Oh and overpriced.
(1)
Carrie W.

Been to the one in Shelby 4 times now. This last time was not a good experience. My food was cold. I asked the waitress to bring me something hot. The next round was cold as well. So, I boxed it up, warmed it up and ate it at home. For as busy as it was, there is no reason why anyone should be served cold food! Just sayin'
(3)
Stacy B.

My husband and I met up to have a quick bit to eat after work. We started off with the Pull-chicken nachos. It was such a hearty portion that we had a hard time eating our burgers. I think that Bad brad's has some of the best cheese burgers in town. From the quality of the meat, to the open grill smokiness of the burger to all the wonderful toppings. Hands down this has to be one of the best cheese burgers I've had in a very long time . . .
(4)
Amy K.

Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, great staff & super friendly hosts !! Love it ! Whenever we're out that way, we'll for sure be coming back !! : )
(5)
Nancy G.

My husband tried the New Baltimore location first. We liked the food there but the service was terrible. The Shelby Twp location is wayyyy better. Love the food and friendly service. Our waitress was very knowledgeable. The prices are reasonable. I am a big fan of the ribs. My husband always orders the brisket. We still need to try the nachos which we heard people rave about. Great BBQ and love the different sauces!!
(5)
Jamie F.

Eh this restaurant is nothing special and does not warrant the wait!! Famous Dave's is better and that's not saying much. Small portions, over priced, small restaurant, watery runny sauces. For real BBQ, head to union woodshop or Slow's.
(2)
Beth W.

I've only had the pulled pork and been here twice but both times it was very good I like the sauces better at slows in Detroit but the cornbread here is a lot better its not dry at all it's has a jalapeÃ±o flavor to it which I'm not sure if I really like but it is moist and slows is always dry and hard, also the baked beans are really good they have lots of pulled pork in them too I would def recommend this place if you haven't tried it
(4)
Jerson J.

Great place, just positive ambiance. Friendly staffs and great food.
(5)
A D.

Not sure why Slows gets all the credit for BBQ in Detroit, when Bad Brads is simply the best around. The outdoor patio is one of the best around and nothing is better than eating BBQ outside on a fall afternoon in Michigan. Service is always outstanding as is the complete menu, including the beer. Now that there is two locations (original in New Baltimore) I was worried about going to the new Shelby location, mostly because it always seems like when a restaurant opens at a different location the food losses some of its original flavor. However! Bad Brads has exceeded all expectation and the second location produces BBQ at the same level as the original, and both have inspiring interior if you like the awesome reclaimed barn wood. Also, the appetizers are great and could easily be a main dish.
(5)
Keith K.

Lasting impression I have is "Where is the flavor"? When you first pull in the lot, tell me your not already thinking this place is bland. Walking through the doors, the smells are pleasant..... Decor is cool, the one thing it has in its favor, hence my 3 stars. Menu is looking good, wine menu is a block of wood, huh, odd. Ordered the 3 meat plus mac n cheese plus brads pit beans. Took one bite of each item, instantly asked myself" Where's the flavor"? All this nonsense about it being better than slows or even the woodshop are asinine. Folks its a minor league bbq joint playing in a major league ballpark. Sights and sounds are great, product on the field is to be desired. I will come back only to try their wood fired pizza to check another off my list. Blah!
(3)
Micah S.

Our first visit to Bad Brad's will certainly not be our last! Excellent BBQ, nice atmosphere and friendly waitstaff made our experience a good one. This brand new BBQ has a few kinks to work out, but it's clearly got the bones of a great place to eat! While our final impression of the restaurant was excellent, the first impression almost sent me back out the door. On arrival I checked in our party of two with the hostess and was challenged with "Are you both here?" That question is a pet peeve of mine and tells me that the restaurant is more concerned with turning tables that presenting a pleasant dining experience. However, I answered yes and was told it would be a 45 minute wait. I said we'd wait in the bar and received no response, so we headed to the bar to learn that they don't have a liquor license yet. Strike two for the hostess who didn't mention that. Back to the hostess to ask about eating outside. "It's just a waiting area." Five minutes later we were debating whether to wait when our pager buzzed. The 40 minute overestimate on the wait almost cost Bad Brad's our business- Strike 3 for the hostess! We were led to a high top right near the Wood-fired Pizza oven (90 seconds to cook your pizza at 1000 degrees!) and pizza prep station. It was almost like a Chef's Table experience - we were looking right into the kitchen, watching prep. A foodie's dream location. Appetizers We started with the BBQ Nachos. My wife worried that the Jalapenos in the recipe would make this dish too hot for her palate, but there was very little heat. Flavor however, was abundant! Crispy chips topped with a variety of ingredients including Bad Brad's moist and flavorful pulled chicken. The oh so smokey, crunchy double smoked bacon is mouth-wateringly good. The flavors and textures come together nicely in this appetizer! Meals: My wife ordered the pulled pork with Pit Beans and Corn Bread while I ordered a 3 meat platter with Brisket, Pork and ribs. Our food arrived and I was astounded by the portions! HUGE amounts of tasty BBQ to enjoy. And when I pointed out that I had chicken instead of Pork on my plate, Kaylee - our waitress - ran off to the kitchen to bring me a bowl of pork adding it to the heaping feast in front of me. I always try and rarely like brisket in a BBQ joint. So few do it well - but done right it's among my favorite meats. Bad Brad's nailed it! Tender and tasty it had a mild smoke flavor and didn't need to b drenched in sauce for moisture! Perfection! The chicken was also outstanding. Very moist, tender and smoky with an excellent blend of seasoning leave this as a meat enjoyed with or without sauce. The ribs aren't the falling off the bone type, but they are tender and have excellent flavor. Served with a dry rub, your left to your own devices to pick from the variety of sauces on the table. The ribs were definitely a big winner in my book. The pulled pork, usually my favorite BBQ, was very good but slightly disappointing. A little too much bark mixed in left it dry and it was not as tender as I would have liked. However, the flavor was excellent and I think that given the quality of the other foods, this was likely an anomaly and I am sure it will get ironed out! Sauces: The sauces on the table included sweet, sour, spicy, 3-2-1 (3 parts sweet, two parts sour, 1 part spicy) and Mustard. I prefer a athicker BBQ sauce, but all of the sauces have good flavor and consistency and are on par with any top qualify BBQ. Based on the fact that the 3-2-1 bottle on every table was getting the most use, I'd call that the fan favorite, and I agree. A balanced sauce with loads of flavor. I added just a little more spicy to kick up the heat a bit. Sides: The corn bread is among the best I've had anywhere! The Pit Beans are full of various flavors and textures and at least two kinds of beans. The assortment of local dill pickles didn't impress. The new dills were so fresh it was like eating cucumber dipped in brine and the old dills were too old for my taste. Too mushy and too tangy. But they were the only thing that touched my plate all night that I did not enjoy. Staff: After the experience at the hostess stand, I was a bit worried that the service might not be good. Boy was I wrong. Our waitress - Kaylee - was attentive, friendly and had great menu recommendations! There is a constant flow of runners from the kitchen making sure that all guests at each table are served simultaneously, and our canning jar drink glasses never hit empty. One of the owners stopped by to check on our meals and he was clearly interested in what we had to say. Five stars for the wait-staff and kitchen staff! Overall: I can't wait to go back and try Bad Brad's again.
(4)
A B.

Amazing food and service. Each time we go there we are greated by the manager and have a wonderful attentive waitress. The cooks pay great attention to detail, and each dish is flavorful. I highly recommend the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer. All the meats are tender...the sliced brisket and ribs are my favorite. You can't go wrong. You will wait...so go 45 min before you want to eat.;)
(5)
Carrieq R.

Great smoked brisket, excellent pizza (the one with the egg and greens is my favorite). So glad they opened one on my side of town.
(4)
Marco P.

First, the ribs were cooked perfect and very tender. The sauces available were OK. Nothing overly special. The 3-2-1 sauce with a little spicy is what I ended up doing. The sides were nothing to be excited about. Mashed potato's were bland. Greens were also bland. Mac and cheese was average. The tortilla soup was pretty good. I know it sounds like I didn't like the place..But I did. ONLY because of the ribs. The ribs were really good. I would probably go back and just eat the ribs. Nothing else. Slow's has nothing to be worried about.
(2)
Carrie W.

Amazing. Almost didn't come because I read a bad review before but we decided to give it a try and I am glad we did because I do not know what they were talking about. The food was great, decor was awesome, great patio, very very busy... And if that was not enough... Ummm root beer floats out of a giant Mason jar! Yes please! The owner even came out and was chatting with us and other customers, always nice!
(5)
John T.

Been going to the New Baltimore location for years. Shelby is just as good. Try the BBQ chowder as a side. Mac and cheese is real good too-but not quite as good as Clarkston Union. My only complaint: the only draft beers available are micro brews (good if you like that sort of thing, but in my opinion a bit too heavy if you're eating a bunch of meat),and a tall draft was 9 friggin bucks. Otherwise, the best BBQ in town.
(4)
James L.

Best BBQ in metro Detroit. I visited the top 2 rated BBQs in Texas earlier this year and have to admit Brad's was respectable. Ordered the Classic with chopped brisket. Flavorful with a nice smokey taste. Several sauces on the table to sample. My favorites were the 321 and spicy. If you get in the mood and need a BBQ fix, this is the place.
(4)
Jesus R.

The food is delicious, great condiments and flavor. The ambient is awesome for eat with friends.
(5)
J S.

After hearing about this place for several years, I finally made it in for lunch. I ordered the pork, as I know it is the hardest to mess up, it was good, macaroni and cheese was very good. The sauces were OK, decided that spicy was the most to my liking. we ordered off the lunch menu, so our sandwiches were quite a bit smaller than I would have anticipated, think McDonald's hamburger size, maybe a little smaller. Very nice selection of Michigan beers available. Atmosphere is nice also. Wouldn't hesitate to go back.
(5)
Arizonayme G.

OK! The Chicken & Waffles appetizer is the bomb! If u like a little heat with sweet this is for you. My husband and share this but we end up fighting for who will get the last piece. Of course the food is always hot and delicious. This is our favorite place.
(5)
Stanley M.

Food was great, service was awesome! Kalicia was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive! She also suggested the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer. We were not disappointed. Awesome! We had the ribs, and were delicious and all the sides were remarkably good. I can't wait to go back. Good Job BBQ team!
(5)
Dave D.

Excellent BBQ, tender and juicy. Our first time at this place (we've never been to their original location). The sauces are fantastic, the cornbread is excellent, the meats were delicious.....I don't know what more to say! Our 'least favorite' meat was the sausage, which was actually very good - the rest of them (pulled chicken, pulled pork, sliced brisket) were just fantastic! It is very nice to have a restaurant like this close to us without having to get on M-59 and deal with all the lunacy...
(5)
Jeni K.

Food was great, service was awesome! Kalicia was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive! I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Dave G.

BBQ and Pizzas are excellent, every time we've been there the service has been great! It does get really crowded, so go early.
(4)
Patrick R.

Food was great. I smoke BBQ in my own restaurant, and this stuff is pretty tasty. Best ever? No... but as good as it gets in Michigan. Prices are reasonable. Sides were delicious (some of the best greens I've ever had). Portions are quality. Sauces on the tables were solid... but they could have been a little better. Atmosphere is cool. I really like the neo-rustic look. What keeps is short of 5 stars is: First, we had a larger group (8) so we'd knew we'd have to wait. It was raining, but they said we could go out and hang on the patio bar thing. Only part of the patio was covered, so we kinda lumped around this bar and hi top. No server ever offered to get us a drink, even though there were several of them hanging out behind the patio bar at any given time chatting it up. We had to go inside to the packed bar to get drinks. Me and my buddy dashed through the rain, got back inside and worked our way up to the bar. I ordered a couple beers and a couple drinks. Bar tender interrupted my order (ruder than necessary) to say "hold on. I can't serve you all that with out ids". So me and my boy gave her ours (we're both 30... no biggy to get carded) and said the other 2 drinks were for our fiance/wife. She wasn't having it. She said she needed all of the IDs. I'm like, "come on... we're 30 and we don't want to make our ladies come through the rain." But she didn't care. I understand you may have policies... but come on. Work with me here... since it was your useless wait staff that made us come in in the first place. And her attitude about it was unnecessary. Second, one of the conversations that the chatting outside servers had, right next to me no less, was about daring the kitchen guy who came out to chat to pee on the outdoor fire they had going. He said he'd done it before. Finally, after we were seated (longer than quoted... but we're a big group so I understand) on the patio. By now the rain stopped, and the mosquitos began to swarm. And I mean swarm! Now granted, that can't be blamed on the restaurant... but there's no way this was a first time occurance... maybe some citronella candles or something to let me know your trying. By the end of the meal, we were destroyed. My fiance and I had a combined 40 bites just on our feet and legs. I'll be back, but I hope they improve on these points.
(4)
Janey V.

IMO this place is better than the over-ratedd Slow's. Slow's is good, but with all of the hype of how amazing it is I can't say I was impressed. Their ribs are amazing and I love their cornbread.
(5)
William M.

Finally made to Bad Brad's. I have tried most of the BBQ places in the area. The Double Smoked Chopped Brisket is OUTSTANDING!. The ribs were good. The Pig Candy was excellent. The Chicken Wings were o.k. Ordered Burnt Ends, which are not on the menu but they will serve if you request them. Burnt Ends were just o.k. Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken both were between good and o.k. Smoked Turkey was tasty. Collard Greens were excellent. BBQ Chowder was o.k. I will return to sample more of the menu.
(4)
JB L.

I figured a place that "specialized" in meat should know what they're doing, especially on account of such wonderful reviews. The only thing I found to be true is the reinforced and undeniable fact of a completely lacking ability in pallet from our lumpish sum in the area. That's right! Just another extremely overpriced garbage eatery to go along with the usual places claiming the RIGHT to charge me so much for what maggots pass by. If the foods weren't enough to convince my stand off or sway my return, the completion in service certainly is. Two out of four orders were incorrect by fault of the expeditor (the only one in the kitchen over 20 years old). 3/4 of my order was held on a maple top without even the use of a warming station for 15 minutes while the last of the incomplete order was placed. By the time all the food was accepted (including the $4 cup of generic mac-n-cheese; CAN'T EVEN MAKE A REAL MAC!!!!!!) we all agreed to overlooked the lacking order in the anticipation of a so called great meal. Serves us right for accepting the hype over actuality. Really? Is this as good as it's gets in Michigan? Must be time to move.
(1)
Brad S.

I ordered the bacon egg and Cheese pizza and it was great. We got there at 6:30 0n a Monday and had a 20 min. wait but it was worth it. The staff was all very nice and helpful. The location is convenient but that's about it. No scenic views or window shopping while you wait for a seat. But with food this good you''ll go there for what's inside the restaurant.
(4)
Yelper H.

Excellent food, decor, microbrew beer and service. This is a hidden gem.
(5)
Laura H.

This is an awesome place to go for some fresh home cooked BBQ. Everything is made fresh in the restaurant daily. Be prepared to wait when you go.....it is definitely worth it! I have only one complaint. We went on a Thursday evening around 7:30 pm and the wait was about 35 min. Not a bad wait for a new popular restaurant. The only problem was the obnoxious annoying family that came in with two little kids who were starving and whining on and on and on. Seriously you should have taken them home and fed them. The hostesses sat them immediately after giving them coloring materials that didn't stop their whining. I would not have noticed that they were sat way before those who where there before them had we not been sat after them.......when we were there 20 min before them ,,,,,,,,right next to them and they were still whining!!! The food was great and I would go back again but it is not my problem that some ignorant parents wanted to go out and didn't hire a sitter so they shouldn't be able to cut in front of people who have already been waiting!
(4)
D D.

We had a party of eleven and everyone enjoyed the food and the waitress did a excellent job.The ribs were top notch and all the sides were seasoned perfectly and hot. Brisket was tender and juicy. Collards and cornbread are not to be missed. The nachos also rocked. Great place!!
(5)
Theresa C.

I love this place! Have been to the New Baltimore location several times and here twice. From the brisket, moist and smokey to the Oh my gosh absolutely delicious corn bread! The waitstaff is awesome and the food divine!
(5)
Cindi S.

Grrrreat BBQ! We love the New Baltimore location and now love the Shelby (and it's much closer to home, so that's a PLUS). Brisket and Pulled Pork were awesome as was the mac 'n cheese and cole slaw! Awesome corn bread to boot! Got the 'chef's table' next to the pizza station - fun to watch! Can't wait to go back and try the pizza, they looked awesome! Wait staff was quick and attentive. Kinda enjoyed the lack of a liquor license, tables turned quicker than normal so our wait was manageable!! LOL
(5)
Derek F.

Bad brads what can you say, this place is great love the food love the atmosphere the patio is one of the best around. The prices are reasonable with some quality food. If your a fan of bbq don't miss out. We started out with the pig candy probably the last favorite part of the whole meal,too sticky next time I will skip that but everything else was a hit and I loved sitting out on there patio eating great bbq and drinking cold ones on warm evenings. Can't wait to go back and do it again.
(4)
Nancy E.

I love the decoration and atmosphere. The beef brisket was great. All food and the crafted beers were gray. Good price. Overall excellent place
(4)
Evan D.

Alright you elitist Yelpers, you guys win. I'm quitting Yelp, much like the food industry is quitting decent service. The following review will be my last ever review on Yelp, due to a combination of hate mail, rude comments, and lies about the integrity of my posts (and weight of my mother). Congrats, everybody, I hope you're happy. --------------------------------------------------Â- There are few things we know to be true in life as we hurtle inevitably through the void. Your family will all forsake you, your friends will all abandon you, your lovers will all leave you, but perhaps most importantly, Bad Brad's will always be delicious. I haven't met Brad personally, but I imagine he's the "Bubba" of this operation. That guy know a million ways to barbecue something. You name it, it's at Bad Brad's, and it's mostly trans fat. Nowhere else is a self-induced heart attack so pleasing to the senses. If you happen to find yourself in this establishment on the long road to death, I recommend the Pig Candy - because nothing's more satisfying than sugar-crusted carcass. Life is an illusion, free will is a myth created by the government, and you only exist as a plaything for an omnipotent, heartless god. Die quickly, escape while you can, but remember to enjoy Bad Brad's BBQ. --------------------------------------------------Â- Alright, there you have it. Now screw you guys, I'm going to Angie's List.
(5)
Bridge N.

I loooove this place! The pig candy is divine. The BBQ nachos are also a favorite of me and my boyfriend. Last time I went I had the tacos and they were SO good. They grill the cheese on the corn tortillas so it's crunchy and sweet lord was it good, definitely try it!
(5)
Steve K.

Holy Smokes!! Literally. The smoked food here is, well, miraculously good. No, great. Like manna in the wilderness good. So, ok, I'm a bit of a BBQ and smoked meat snob. My wife has been working in Macomb County a few times this summer and has been raving about this place she's visited a few times. And she's absolutely right. I'm not a big fan of Slow's in the D. I AM a big fan of Union Woodshop. However, Bad Brad's ribs beat ANY and ALL ribs I've had in the Midwest. Dare I say it? These are perhaps THE BEST ribs I've ever had. Including Kansas City and Texas. Wonderful dry rub crust, lovely smoke ring, and without a doubt, the ones I had tonight were the meatiest ribs I've ever eaten. Now, if you're into those mushy, "fall-off-the-bone" baby things, these are probably not for you. But if you appreciate real spare ribs, you'll love these. My wife and one of the kids ordered a trio of sliders - pulled pork, smoked turkey & chopped brisket. All got favorable reviews. Other daughter ordered mac & cheese, which she also raved about. We had an order of pig candy while we waited for main dishes - which arrived lickety split, I might add - and it was fabulous. Bacon was well cooked & just the right amount of candying up. Sides were also amazing. My wife had red skin potato salad - laced with dill, which we're both suckers for. So good we ordered a mess to take home for Labor Day cookout. My sides were sublime. Sort of a different take on the collard greens - not sure why, but not quite as bitter as usual, which I don't mind. These were a tad milder with black eyed peas & tiny hunks of pork. My second side was equally fab - sweet & sour cucumbers with red onion & red pepper - all thinly sliced. Really wonderful. Great bourbon selection. Decent array of craft beers on tap & some bottles. My one complaint is that, unlike most BBQ joints, they do not include cornbread as part of the deal. You gotta choose it as a side or pay for it as a side item. We lived without it, as there were so many other great sides from which to choose. Will definitely be back - over & over & over again! P. S. Pretty great sauces as well. My fave was the house sauce, billed as having "a little bit of everything" - maybe a combo of their hot, sweet & spicy choices. I think they call the house sauce "3-2-1" sauce.
(5)
Armando B.

Worse wait ever - the guys in the entrance don't know how to manage tables so expect a large wait. Need to professional to learn to how manage flow of people and table assignment. Average wait time for a group of 4 is 30 to 45 minutes and be ready to see many people get seated in front of you. Food is good but suggest you go for take away
(1)
Brian S.

Great service, drinks, BBQ and atmosphere. I've been really happy every time I've been here but after returning from Kansas City, Missouri I have to say bad brads wins the war on BBQ. :) Moist and full of flavor plus the meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Even momma couldn't do better and her family tree dates back to old school BBQ Memphis style. Looks like I'm married to bad brads for all my BBQ needs. :p Fully and totally in love with the BBQ.
(4)
Erin M.

If your looking for a good barbecue place this is it! Love the atmosphere, our server was GREAT, and the food was yummy. Mac and cheese was to die for and the pulled pork was yummy! Definitely should check it out
(4)
Liz P.

Came here with my boyfriend tonight for his birthday, he had been once (a while ago) and I had not been. I had heard good things, though (so many good things that I added them to a CBS Detroit Best of Detroit BBQ list that I wrote, actually!) so I was excited to try them out. We tried the pig candy after hearing so much about it, and it was very good. I'm not actually a bacon fan (too salty usually) but I've had pralines before in New Orleans and this was similar, though even more sweet. The way they line them up with clothespins was interesting, too. Your drinks (water/Cokes, anyways) are served in mason jars too which was a fun touch. For my meal, I got the half rack of ribs ($17) plus one extra meat, pulled pork. The pulled pork was DELICIOUS. I've been to Dickey's (like quick-serve BBQ) and also Lockharts around here and it definitely beat out both of those. The ribs were also very good, although not "fall off the bone" good, and I took half of them home with me. For my sides, I got mashed sweet potato (also good!) and the cornbread, which was interesting ... it was more like a corn tart in shape and it had some peppers or something in it which I didn't really like. The bread itself was tasty though. I looked on their site before going for coupons, but no luck - however, if it's your birthday / someone in your party's birthday, they get a free root beer float, which is nice. We were also quoted a 15-20 minute wait, but I stopped to use the restroom and when I came out we were ready to be seated, even though we did end up at a high-top in the bar area. So it was only about 5-10 minutes total. I'd come back here when in the area! It's a bit pricey - 2 Cokes, pig candy, and two meals ended up being about $80 with tip, but that's because I got ribs + an additional meat, and I think he got a 3 meat plate plus 1/4 rack of ribs and some chicken (we are both foodies ... obviously. lol). They also have pizzas and sandwiches if you don't want to spend that much.
(4)
Ron C.

Faithfully consistent & flavorful! Driving by or biking by daily, the scent.the aroma..the smell of smoked meets is an aphrodisiac , always planting a seed to get us to stop back by. Well 3-20-15, we wisely met there for dinner before the Friday Night gauntlet-rush. Walked in at 5:15 & were promptly seated as they were only at about 75% full. Spencer was our young & enthusiastic server, made the evening great. The bride ordered the chopped Cobb salad,$9.50 which has everything she ever needed in a salad, plus it comes with a house ranch that is great, and she dabbles in using the 321 sauce as a dressing Pure Perfection. I cannot get away from the bbq trio $13 3 Ribs 2 oversized wings 4-5 strips of pig candy Ribs were cooked perfectly smoke rings, tender flavorful Wings were so tasty & large that I could only eat one Pig Candy...whats not too like Floor managers were every present , making sure everyone was happy, Mike the owner stopped by to make sure our evening was great, yes it was. Love this place, cannot wait for the patio to reopen soon! Note: They are hiring servers & line cooks if you know someone.
(5)
David M.

Based on Yelp ratings and other personal recommendations we had Bad Brad's BBQ on our short list to try. We finally went there with some friend's and high expectations; we were not disappointed! Whenever possible when we try a new restaurant I like to try as many things as I can to get a fuller look at what they serve. One of our friends ordered BBQ nachos to share that went really fast. The server explained (because it was our first visit) they don't put sauce on the food so you can add whatever sauce you want at the table to your own taste. I tried them all and think there will be a sauce you like available. My wife, on the other hand, did not feel the need to add any sauce and enjoyed the flavors as they came. They even have one made with ghost peppers that is worth a try. I ordered the three-meat combo with chopped brisket, pulled pork, and turkey that came with two sides (I chose mac n cheese and tortilla soup) and added a quarter slab of ribs. My wife ordered the three side sampler (cheese grits, potato salad, and corn bread-Reiko's favorite-somehow we missed getting beans) so we could try more sides. Everything was delicious and the server was attentive and made sure we had anything we needed. Oh, and the iced tea was excellent! I was happy to find our new favorite BBQ place because my previous one had closed and I was having withdrawal symptoms.
(5)
Amanda W.

We've eaten here a ton. The food is consistently great, the loss of a star is for how many times our carryout order has been screwed up. Also, I inquired about a very small catering order, the carryout girl took my contact info, and I never heard back. I guess they didn't want my business? We'll continue to eat here because the food is great and it's close. I'm hoping they can get some consistency with the carryout orders though.
(4)
Victoria K.

If you want pulled pork this is the best place to go to in Rochester and Oakland County. My boyfriend and I enjoyed a huge plate of pulled pork beef and ribs which we shared. It was one enormous plate with delicious meat. We chose mac & cheese and coleslaw as a side dish. highly recommended! Check this place out you won't regret. If youare coming on a weekend please reserve a table. We came in without reservations on the weekend and the wait was an hour and a half. Decent prices for a good quality food. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
(5)
Kelly O.

We received top notch customer service from the moment we walked in. Our waitress was very friendly and seemed to know a lot about the menu. She seemed very genuine as well. We ordered quite the spread too: nachos, candied bacon, brisket, ribs, collard greens, Mac n cheese, chili cheese grits, and the sausage. The appetizers were my favorite part. I'm pretty partial to the Woodshop in Clarkston for BBQ, and the sauces and meats here were just not comparable. I would probably say they were average. The overall feeling of the restaurant was that it felt very corporate. It seemed like a big chain restaurant, which wasn't what I was in the mood for.
(4)
Laura B.

Having once lived in Texas, I was very apprehensive about trying a BBQ restaurant. In fact, it this was the first BBQ joint I've eaten at since leaving Texas almost a year ago. That's how nervous I was to eat subpar Midwestern BBQ! Thankfully, Bad Brad's was phenomenal. I was so impressed! Their food legitimately tastes like true, honest-to-goodness BBQ. We arrived early in the evening, before the dinner rush. They had patio seating for us with no wait. They offer a small selection of Michigan beers, which I appreciated, though most of their drinks were out-of-state. We started with the Pig Candy appetizer, which was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. It's basically sugared bacon. Hard to go wrong there! My companion and I shared one of their BBQ plates so that we could sample a wide variety of their meats. All of which were excellent, by the way. I especially enjoyed the ribs and brisket. My only complaint was that they serve a warm tortilla with their meat platters, rather than a more traditional cornbread. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Overall it was a wonderful experience, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
(5)
Natalie B.

Best BBQ in Shelby Twp!! Fun atmosphere, great staff!!!! Pulled chicken nachos are amazing!
(5)
Joe B.

So far Brad's is my favorite BBQ out of the Metro Detroit area. Service was attentive, really really fast, and friendly! I could spend a few nights a week here getting fatter while trying everything on the menu with it sounding so enticing. I tried the pig candy and the three meat platter. I ate as much as I could but I just couldn't muscle it all down...a nod to the sizeable portions here. The candy was pretty good. Crispy bacon baked with a sugar rub and then hung to cool and harden a bit. I liked the little flecks of coagulated drippings and the cayenne on the back-end! I ordered the meat platter with the pork sausage, the brisket and the pulled pork...all divinely righteous! The brisket was pretty fatty but in a melt-in-your-mouth kind of way and not a grisly yuck way. I really enjoyed each of them, and more so than any other BBQ I've had around town to date. For my sides, the sweet and sour cucumber salad was a nice departure from the richness of everything else!!! BUT, their mac n' cheese was maybe my favorite of any I've had anywhere. The crust on top was perfect and the elbow mac was tender while the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy with strings of cheese stretching from fork to skillet with each bite. I know it's no secret but this place is KILLER! I have lots more to sample at this joint!
(5)
Eva S.

Service is good with Very yummy food.. The beef brisket is amazing, the meat melts in your mouth. If you ever try this place you have to Try the macaroni and cheese "the best I have ever had" I have also tried their pizza and it is good also. I just hope this place would stay open a little longer especially since they close at 9 on Sundays. Ps I would give this place a 5 star but one thing they did kind of pushed me back... I ordered a carry out to take home after I dined in and I was charged a carry out fee "huh"? What the heck is that. I asked the waitress and I was told that I was charged since they used a recycled bag to put my carry out in.. Are u serious? But overall the food is great.
(4)
Nick M.

This is a place designed for meat lovers. It kind of reminded me of Lockhart's in Royal Oak based on how the menu is laid out. First, you will notice on weekends that the wait might be real long. If you come with a party of 4 or more, you'll be waiting. My GF and I were told it would be a 45-minute wait, but we showed as an older couple left the bar and we scooped two prime seats where we eventually ate and drank beers. So, I suggest checking out the bar if you're in a rush. The drink menu itself is pretty large. They offer an abundance of craft beers on tap, although I must warn all: the beer prices are pretty absurd! My Kuhnhenn DRIPA cost about $9 -- and they serve it in a 16-ounce glass because of its alcohol content. I thought the beer prices were ridiculous, as most places usually charge $5 or $6 at most. Meh. The food menu is pretty large as well. I mentioned Lockhart's and the menu has similar options: you can get 2 or 3 meats as a combo with two sides (just like at Lockhart's). The meats include sausage, brisket and pulled pork (no ribs, which was kind of disappointing). Or, you can get a rack of ribs with 2 sides. Why not just combine both deals in the first place? I wasn't feeling pulled pork but I wanted brisket and a burger, so I got Bad Brad's BBQ Brisket Burger. It was a HUGE burger with brisket on top of the ground beef, and it was delicious. The bun could have been better because I barely got halfway through as the bun fell apart from all the meat and BBQ sauce. A pretzel bun would have been great, in my opinion. The dichotomy between the brisket and beef was stellar, I really enjoyed it. For a side you get a pickle and BBQ chips, which aren't bad. They are well seasoned, if not maybe a little too much. But I added mac and cheese as a side ...it's the white cheddar mac and I found it to be very good. Not as good as Union Woodshop but it was above average in my eyes. The atmosphere of the place isn't too shabby. I liked sitting at the bar and eating/drinking. The bartender was very nice and gave us tips on the menu and what not. The music was great ...they played Zeppelin and Tom Petty back to back, so I can't complain at all about that. The place looks like a reformed barn with all the wood and what not. Not too fancy but also not trashy. Kind of had a Texas Roadhouse vibe in appearance and feel. If you like meat, you have to try this place. The options are plentiful and the brisket alone is worth the trip. Just make sure you don't show up too late in the evening or you'll be waiting for a while.
(4)
Lynn P.

First let me come down from hog heaven! Locals recommended this BBQ place and we were not steered wrong. The place has the lingering scent of a true smoking king. Everything we were served was over the top delicious from the pig Candy, the ribs, the wings, potato salad, mac & cheese right down to the drinks. Wait staff earned a solid 20% tip. I do wish we had one of these in Louisville!
(5)
Denise M.

OMG I have dreams about the BBQ chicken Nachos! Great Draft selection too! Love love
(5)
M G.

Such great food, great music playing always - old classic rock. Great personal service that keeps me coming back nearly every week. Very friendly staff. Lindsey at the bar is awesome. Many have told me this is better than Slo's in Detroit!
(5)
Christina C.

I loved it here!! The food was great, service was good (even though it was super busy), and the food was amazing. I got the flight of beer which is a good way to sample taste three different beers (around $9) and had the chicken and waffles ($9) as my main course. This was my first time trying chicken and waffles so I didnt have anything to compare it to, but man...... It was SO delicious. My boyfriend, whom got an actual meal was delighted with his food as well. He ordered a half rack of ribs which came with three sides. For his sides, he got the Mac n cheese (extra charge), sweet potato mash, and coleslaw. I just want to give a quick shout out to the Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was phenomenal and worth the extra charge. The ribs did not come with any sauce on them, but instead we were able to choose the type of sauce we wanted on the meat with the different sauces already set on the table (sweet, spicy, 313, etc). Overall, the ambience and food was much like slows BBQ (Detroit) and arguably even better! I cant wait to come back in the summer to explore the menu more on the patio!
(5)
Tia R.

Wooooo boy. Okay, I'm a big BBQ critic. Like major. I never go to BBQ restaurants, because I'm always disappointed. When your raised with a homemade smoker in your backyard and your father makes bonafide Texas style smoked barbeque, everything that's sub par is exactly that - sub par. This is the first place I've been to in ages where I actually enjoyed the barbeque! It's a dry rub base, where if you need that sauce, you pick your own choice. But this ain't no mediocre Famous Dave's. The meat is smoked. They have endless amounts of cuts and meat choices. And everything I tried was really, really good. Also, don't even get me started on the drinks. Their beer and cocktails were creative and delicious. My entire group had a fantastic time. The service was a little iffy. You can tell they're busy all the time. But for delicious smoked meats, I'd definitely give it a try.
(5)
J D.

You simply MUST get the nachos. All cocktails are excellent as well. I had a sandwich with "pig candy" on it and it was amazing. Outdoor seating is lovely but some candles or other light source would have been nice as it got pretty dark.
(5)
Brandon S.

I've been coming here for years now and always have a good time. The food is amazing, the beer is cold and the service is top notch! Clean fun great atmosphere with some of the best food around! A must try kinda place! Ask for Rachel she was such an awesome server!!
(5)
Timothy L.

This place is pretty good but not my favorite. My wife and I always get the three meat trio. The briquet always makes my belly upset. Just not a huge fan of it honestly. The only reason I give them 3 stars are they have awesome service and their BBQ sauce is pretty awesome. I wish I could get the meat from Slows and mix it with the BBQ sauce from here. That'd just be perfect. The meat just seems to not have the same love as slows does. I do recommend trying this but don't expect the best meat quality that you've ever ate.
(3)
Michelle M.

This place is a carnivore's DREAM! I would like to start this review off by saying that I am actually not a meat-eater. However, I went with a group of carnivores, and I did try a few things. The drinks here were absolutely amazing. I first ordered a flight of 3 mason jar drinks. The one tasted like a creamsicle, and was without a doubt the most amazing beverage I have ever had. I ended up ordering a huge one right after. For an appetizer, I ordered the "Pig Candy", which is thick cut bacon smoked, and covered in sugar and spice. It is served on a little clothesline. It is very cute. I tried a bite of it, but again, I am no meat eater, so I must rate it based on the reactions of others at the table. Of course, they loved it! It was very sweet, so maybe a little bit less sugar would have been better, but it is basically candied bacon. Another appetizer we tried was an order of the campfire nachos, which is MEAT-FREE! They were absolutely delicious! Especially the Guac. I don't know if they make it there or what, but it is awesome! There were no entrees that were meatless. Seriously, even the salads are all filled with meat. I got the "side sampler" which is your choice of any 3 sides on the menu. I ordered a side-salad, french fries, and a bowl of fresh vegetables. The veggies were cooked in butter, and were seasoned. Most people like that, but I am not a huge butter fan. The side salad was exactly what you would expect from a meat specialty restaurant. There was nothing special about it, just lettuce and dressing pretty much. The fries were actually very good. I enjoyed them. Everyone else at the table got the 2 meat platters, which includes your choice of 2 meats, and 2 sides. The choices of meats are sliced brisket, chopped brisket, pulled pork, pork sausage, and smoked turkey. You can add a 1/4 rack of ribs for $6, which is a good deal. I did not try these meats, but everyone at the table absolutely RAVED about them! There are a bunch of different BBQ type sauces on the table for you to try with your meats. Overall I would say this is a great place to go if you love meat! If your significant other or friends are vegetarians, do not take them here! But yes, if you eat meat, this place is going to be a lot of fun for you!
(4)
Jay Arra M.

Instagram Acct: @motorcitymunchers * Brads BBQ Minis & Pig Candy * The mini burgers were really great, but the Pig Candy was heaven in my mouth. They are cold & hot smoked thick cut bacons that were coated in cane sugar and spice Laaawd Haaab Meeeerrcy!!! The fries were exactly how I liked them, plus the salt & vinegar chips were house made which made them unique in flavor.
(4)
Sunni C.

Tried this place for the first time today. I would highly recommend to anyone. Great quality and generous portions. We sat outside and had a wasp that wanted to be a part of our group, though. So just be aware.
(5)
Mike D.

Better then expected!! I have been harassed for a couple years now to try this place. I'm a big BBQ fan and my go to has always been the Woodshop in Clarkston or Slows in Detroit. I now have a third option on rotation. The wait was typical for a BBQ joint on a Saturday night. We arrived around 7:15pm and the wait was about an hour and twenty minutes. There is not a ton of space to wait. Maybe when the weather is warm the there is room in their outdoor seating section. Will wait and see this summer. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot in front of the door so we sat in our car for an hour. The food was good!!!! We started off with what I have heard is one of their socialites, Pig Candy. Candied bacon and it was good. It was sweet and crispy and very reasonably priced at $6.00. Now let's touch on the side dishes. We tried the potato salad, Mac N cheese, salt and vinegar fries and the vegetables. The potato salad was really good, maybe the best I have had. There was a touch of dill that set it apart from the other guys. The Mac N cheese was good but doesn't take my top spot. The salt and vinegar fries were fantastic and reminded me of the fries U get in Canada. Vegetables were very good, but can't compare them to other places since I never order vegetables. Our main courses were sliced brisket, pulled pork and smoked turkey. The brisket was very good. Had great taste with a good amount of smoke to it. Pulled pork was good. Tried it with the sour, based on their recommendation, and I was not a fan. Not sure what it was but the sauce was not working for me. Switched it to the 321 sauce and it was better but was still missing a little something that I couldn't put my finger on. The highlight was the smoked turkey. Maybe it was because u so rarely see it on a menu. It was fantastic. Over all it was a very good meal. Expect a wait on the weekends as well as good food and friendly service.
(3)
Ed R.

They ran out of Chicken , good food but poor anticipation of customer influx on Father's Day. Even chips and salsa was delayed. Dina my wait staff was excellent! Go for a drive on a regular day.. Its worth a trip!
(3)
Boz D.

Bad Brad's, well what can I say. I only come here every once in a while and can't remember why the visits are infrequent and once I get my food I then remember. This visit I had the original pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac n cheese. Let me start with the decent, the mac n cheese is ok, nothing to write home about, but definitely something to write Yelp about. Even though the plate that it came in was hot, the mac n cheese itself was lukewarm. Next let's move to the original pulled pork sandwich. For a bbq place that prides itself on the bbq aspect, the pulled pork did not live up to snuff. A good pulled pork should stand on its own without having to have to smother it in the sauces that is provided on the tables. This place is lucky that it is the only bbq place that people seem to frequent in the area, because if another bbq joint opened, dare I say Slo's, that really knows bbq this place would be hurting. The name of this establishment fits it, bad.
(2)
Fern G.

After hearing my friends rave about this place I had to see it for myself. This review is based strictly on the quality of the food. The restaurant, wait staff, and service are all fine. But the food tho..... The St. Louis half slab I ordered was lean and tender but they lost me from there. BLAND! I tasted a butt load of cinnamon (which is weird on ribs). They didn't taste smoked at all. They didn't even have salt on them. The sweet BBQ sauce was very thin in texture and thin on taste. I like my sauces thick, smoky, and sweet with nice hints of brown sugar or molasses. Not here. The cornbread was dense and BLAND. Honestly, Boston Market has better cornbread. It wasn't sweet at all and the pieces of peppers in it were off-putting. The sweet and sour cucumbers were awful as was the collard greens. The greens were sour and vastly underseasoned. Lastly, I asked for a sweet tea and was brought sweetened tea with LEMON. Umm nooo I didn't order an Arnold Palmer! I HATE lemon in my tea but apparently the sweet tea is mixed with lemon juice. Blech! Billy Sims BBQ AND Famous Daves have way better ribs and sides than this place. Never going back again.
(1)
Matt G.

Best barbecue north of the Mason-Dixie line! Try the Hammer with a Bells Two Hearted! Great for lunch too, in and out quick with a great lunch tailored menu selection.
(5)
Jim G.

We are from out of town visiting friends and we were all hungry for some good BBQ. None of us had been to Bad Brad's BBQ and we decided to give them a try. Boy, are we glad we did! We arrived around 9pm on a Saturday night without reservations and we had about a 5 minute wait. Once we were seated, we were immediately greeted by Alyssa, our server and we were presented with a vast menu. The place has a pleasant smell of wood smoke, indicating this place is the real deal for BBQ. They also have wood-fired pizza as well as burgers. We all got the BBQ platters. I opted for the 2 meat dinner entree in which I chose smoked turkey and sliced beef brisket . For the sides I chose the BBQ chili and Mac and Cheese. The meats were awesome, but the beef brisket was absolutely mind blowing awesome! Best beef brisket I've ever had and I'm somewhat of a BBQ expert. The Mac and Cheese was rich, but oh-so-good! The BBQ chili was very tasty and meaty and was served with tortilla chips. Our server Alyssa was very friendly, attentive and offered top-notch service. If you love BBQ, you must visit this place! We will definitely return again!
(5)
Chris J.

Good food, BBQ chicken nachos are to die for. But very expensive. Although you cannot beat their iced tea, it's better than any iced tea I've ever had. The decor is nice too, only downside is the price.
(4)
Nikki N.

I tried the beef brisket. Be aware that there are different choices of brisket. I believe there are tips and another variation, but please be specific. I ordered the kind that was not so to my liking. I ordered the brisket sandwich.
(3)
H P.

The food & service was excellent! The bacon appetizer is a must have! The wait time was hour & half but so glad I waited.
(5)
Amy B.

I stopped in today after running some errands on this side of town. Figured I'd give this place a shot. I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars on this place, so I rounded up. The good: Easy location to find, with ample parking and a great menu. I've never eaten here before, and my first impression was I loved the way the place was decorated. Not overstated, plenty of seating, and the staff was friendly. I reviewed the menu and was leaning towards the brisket. Quizzed the waitress about a few dishes, and went with the BBQ Brisket sandwich with chips. First off, I love BBQ brisket, and I kind of gauge how I'll like the place based off this dish. When it came out, I liked it. I wasn't blown away, but it was good food for sure. You can get additional sides for extra but I wasn't feeling that hungry this time, at least not for a big huge meal. The sandwich came with a side of chips, but they were to salty! The texture was fine, as I think they were baked and "home made" but the seasoning just had to much salt! yuck! Also, another note-bbq can be messy. PLEASE give me more then two napkins at the table when you bring out the food. How come they don't have paper napkins table side like other BBQ joints? That in it self I noted right away. They also have a real nice patio here which I saw when I walked in. Most seemed to be seated outside, but I sat inside as it was less crowded. Overall I would probably return in the future.
(4)
Alyson H.

Since they don't take reservations or do call ahead seating you have to make sure you go at the right time. I love that they have all the different sauces on the table for you to try and put on as much or as little as you want. Not a great place for toddlers that need a booster seat or high chair as they offer seats that clip onto the end of the table. Makes me a little nervous with my son. The service, food and drinks at this particular location have always been great for us.
(4)
Matt W.

First, I'll get this out of the way: The Mac 'n Cheese IS that good. But after that, Bad Brad's was kind of a mixed bag, and while things were fine in the moment, as I drove back to my hotel I started realizing that I was less and less satisfied. The pulled pork wasn't really anything outstanding, the brisket was decent, the ribs were good, but not great, and when you upcharge 30% for adding something to the plate, I kinda feel like it ought to be great. The cheese grits that I got as my second side had a really nasty plastic-y taste (they were served in a rubbery bowl that I suspect probably got put a little too close to some heat), and to her credit, my waitress was happy to replace the grits with another side. I went with Collard greens, which ended up coming out so hot that I had to wait until I'd eaten everything else before they were cool enough to try - and again, OK, but not a stand out. (And what's the the rolled up pair of wimpy tortillas?) There's a big selection of sauces, but I didn't really get a lot of difference between the sweet and their 3-2-1 sauce, or the spicy and 'spicier' sauces. I did think the mustard sauce and their sour vinegar paired together well on the pork, if you like Carolina style BBQ, so there is that. All told, the 2 meat / 2 side platter and the 1/4 rack of rib add on came to $25 (including the $1.50 upcharge for getting the Mac n Cheese as a side, and $6 upcharge for the 1/4 rack of ribs), and after some reflection, I can't really say it was worth it. Service was fast, and as I mentioned, the waitstaff did a good job of fixing the one problem that came up with the food, but I don't know if I'd go back here again.
(3)
Holly S.

This place is DYNAMITE! Came here with my boyfriend after watching DDD bbq addition and he was hardcore craving brisket lol Absolutely the most amazing chicken and waffle I've ever eaten. The waffle was like corn bread but super soft and fluffy and the chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned. Next time I'd order it as meal it was that good! You gotta try it! I had the uptown fries as my meal because it just sounded heavenly and it totally was! It was like a deconstructed baked potato- fries, cheese, bacon and smoked brisket, sour cream, and green onions drizzled with their bbq sauce. It was really good but just order it as an app and share with 4+ people because 1) it's huge 2) it's very rich He had the smoked turkey or maybe chicken? With brisket Mac n cheese and I'm forgetting the other side. All the bites I tried were great We would both come back in a heartbeat! Yummmmmm
(5)
Billy W.

Kind of an odd place. There are great things and bad things about Bad Brad's. Bad Brad's will take you to the edge of greatness and then drop you like an amusement part ride. Wife and I have been here a few times, so I will speak on our most recent visit. Got there about 5 on a Saturday. Busy and a 45 minute wait. No harm in that, it's expected. The decor is nice. It smells great. Perfect mix of firewood and bbq ribs. The stuff dreams are made of. The beverage selection at a BBQ restaurant will tell you a lot about the experience you are about to have. Their iced tea is instant mix or syrup or something of the sort. Big red flag of mediocrity there. Our meals arrived. I got ribs, wife got pork pull apart. I got beans for a side, and I have to say, the beans are the best beans I have ever had. Fantastic. The ribs are okay, but those beans will have you coming back for more. My suggestion is if you are on lunch, just get some pork pull apart and mix it in with your beans. Get a nice beer and go back to work happier than you left.
(3)
Job V.

One of the best bbq places I've eaten at! The ambiance, service, food, and wait time were all great. Get the Mac and cheese! Also, the butterfinger dessert is ridiculous in a good way! I'm definitely coming back!
(4)
Wadim S.

Amazing briskit and turkey!! Chilli is great and so is the mac n cheese!! Better than slows in my opinion!
(5)
Marie S.

I'm a vegetarian but I enjoy going here. My family loves the BBQ! The salads, Mac & cheese, veggies and potato salad are delicious! HIGHLY recommend!
(5)
Kortney B.

So I'm new to the area. I have been wanting BBQ . I ran across Bad Brads on here a few weeks ago. I was scared to try it. So my family and I decided to just throw caution to the wind and just try it. We loved it. The Candy bacon OMG. I LOVE bacon . this dish is just Awesome. The macaroni and cheese. god it was fabulous. My macaroni is great. This was better. I ate it cold. The potato salad was awesome . The greens fabulous. I haven't had greens like that since my gram in the south. Okay now my chicken was good. I tried the ribs pretty good. Now the corn bread. Was EVERYTHING JUST FABULOUS. I will return
(5)
Dan L.

Reservations recommended. I went with some friends on an off night. Great presentation, atmosphere, and food. Mild disappointment was the main course being served on red food trays covered with paper. No plates here. Craft beer was also very good. I would have liked the option of a tangy BBQ sauce along with the offerings they had table side. I'll be back! Next time I'm getting the wood fired pizza!
(5)
Rob E.

Look at my other reviews...you will see I am extremely picky about my food and drink...I usually write a novel as well. I don't have to here. Best...BBQ...EVER. That's all you need to know. Eat here, you will want to come back every day for weeks on end and you will STILL leave with a smile on your face EVERY TIME.
(5)
Corey C.

So there are hundreds of reviews for this place, why add one more? Cause this place is good. I'm not from Texas, Missouri or anywhere south of the Mason Dixon. I'm from Michigan. Not a BBQ headquarters by any means so I just know good food whenever I shovel it in my mouth. AND THIS IS GOOD FOOD. If your a hardcore BBQ snob and you easily get your jimmies rustled then just stay home. If not come here eat BBQ and have great time. Great brisket, great ribs, great sides, great drinks and sweet tea. Friendly service average BBQ joint prices. Bad brads rocks!
(5)
Roy H.

I hang out at Bad Brads frequently. They have a fantastic selection of beers, most of which are Michigan originals. The menu is fantastic with everything you'd want and expect from a BBQ joint. The quality of food is far above any of the BBQ restaraunts in SE Michigan. Their BBQ sauces are fantastic. The pulled pork and ribs are better than any that I've had anywhere else.
(5)
Tony M.

Bad Brad's is the go-to Northside BBQ place. They have a great selection of tasty smoked meat, and the pizza (done in a wood-fired oven) is also pretty good. We usually get take-out from here, the dining room is OK but the booths are a little uncomfortable with the metal edging on the tables that goes above the level of the table (why??). It can also get pretty noisy when the place is full. Their 3-2-1 sauce is the best, by far, and I like the pulled pork. The BBQ chowder is also pretty tasty, and they have a wide selection of sides. If you're in the area, it's highly recommended.
(4)
Michael T.

Awesome everything. The food was beyond my expectations. The service was the best in the area. The atmosphere was very cool, really gets you in the mood. You have to try the doughnuts for dessert. Very much worth the drive from anywhere.
(5)
Sarah R.

My new favorite bbq joint. The decor and atmosphere is very original. I love the feel of the place and the openness of the kitchen. Started off with a quest dip with chorizo. For my meal I enjoyed a half rack off ribs, they were so tastey and fall off the bone. Sides: cucumber salad, pit beans, and sweet potato mash, and my most favorite mac and cheese, super creamy with a perfect crust topping. Great presentation of food as well. Can't wait to go back for more!
(5)
Jonathan L.

I walked in thinking, how could they have great BBQ if there is a pizza oven in here. Well, my taste buds were blown. The brisket melted in my mouth and the pulled pork made me want to dance (uptown funk style). This is seriously some of the best BBQ I have ever tasted (and yes, I have been down south). The sides were good (not great) but who cares when BBQ is so good. Now that I am talking about bad brads BBQ I might just need to order some. Yum! Seriously, you need to stop reading this review and go eat. Main meal: Great Side dishes: good Service: great Atmosphere: Perfect
(5)
Kathryn C.

Really good BBQ. Tons of options. Had the 'Big Pig Gig" which is an insane amount of food. We had left overs for weeks. I especially liked the tortilla soup and the pulled pork.
(4)
Ren S.

Just listen to all of these positive reviews and go there! It's right by my house but i have two young kids and they're always busy so i get a carry out. I think i've tried every meat and the fish and chips and it's delicious. We ordered dinner from this place on mothers day and there was an hour wait for carry out which i expected so we ordered an hour early. We ordered the big pig gig for five and there were leftovers! (we were 6 adults and 4 kids). Most of the time when it's just me and the hubby we get an appetizer and i order the trio of small sandwiches (you can mix and match them which i love bc i always like to eat a bit of everything). As I said, it's always carry out and they pack their food really neatly.
(5)
Ken M.

Was very satisfied with the outdoor seating and service. Ribs and pulled pork were excellent as usual!
(5)
Keith K.

I have eaten here twice, and both times i have been pleased and thoroughly satisfied. The service was good the food was served in a timely manner. Plenty of choices and we have tried most. The barb que chowder is real good, if you like bacon then try the Pig Candy, crazy. Ribs are awesome although the Brisket was a little fatty for me. Plenty of smoke flavor and the wood fired pizza is a good choice.
(4)
Camaj J.

Love the all wood decor. Drinks are good and plentiful. But the crown jewel is the food. That's the only reason your really reading this review. The apps were excellent from the chicken and waffles to the Uptown fries. We went with the Big Pig Gig with 3 couples. There was so much food, and everything was cooked to perfection. My favorite meats are the Brisket and the Ribs. OMG so tender and the BBQ sauce is so good. Love this place.
(4)
Andrew T.

Flat out 5 stars. Best BBQ I have ever had! Tried all of the meats, the BBQ nachos and all of the sauces. Nothing else could be asked for. Great service as well and cool layout decorating!
(5)
Rachel O.

BBQ is one of those areas that is difficult to review from an individual standpoint because we all like different things. Atmosphere - They decorated with a lot of local reclaimed wood. It has a nice, woody, comfortable feeling. Clean. Including the bathrooms. Food - Good across the board selections of sauces. Not the best I've had, but a close second. I like their pulled pork, brisket and chicken. My husband loves their sausage (it's nice and spicy) as well as the ribs. The ribs are a little too fatty for me but I recognize my preference for a trimmer selection. See? Personal tastes! They do wood fire cooked pizzas here. It's super fast and the ingredients they use of of a high quality. If I had to make some menu suggestions, I'd recommend the Johnny Diablo sandwich (pulled pork with a lot of different flavors), the Black and Blue Burger (so much yummy meat!) or the street tacos (always fun to make your own). Beer Selection - A good variety. With 15 taps, there is plenty of room for some great Michigan Brews.
(4)
laura y.

If you want bad service be sure to come in around shift change and wait for the bartender to talk to the beer rep instead of asking you for a drink.
(2)
Jordan P.

Such good BBQ and grilled meats. The Boss and Big Jimmy shredded chicken sandwiches are something to always write home about. The DMP is also good, although I personally am not a fan of Turkey but I would definitely recommend it. The painted mural on the wall shows where the cuts of meat come from on cows and pigs so you can educate yourself while you're waiting for your food.
(5)
Molida K.

When you're in the mood for outstanding bbq with great service without all the fluff, go to Bad Brad's. You'll find the usual bbq must haves and then some. I can see myself visiting quite often this summer. I called ahead to find out waiting times and surprisingly there was none tonight. Usually there's a full parking lot so I was stoked. We opted to sit inside since it was so hot outside. The drinks came in large, adorable mason jars. I got the sweet tea and it was refreshing. My daughter ordered the kid's ribs, I ordered sliced brisket and pork sausage with collard greens and mac 'n cheese while the hubby got sliced brisket and pulled pork with pit beans and bbq chowder. The chowder came out first and it was creamy, hearty, and satisfying with plenty of brisket chunks and potatoes throughout. After hubby finished the chowder, our entrees came out. The mac 'n cheese was very cheesy with a great crispy crust on top. The collards were good but a little too vinegary for my taste. The brisket was perfectly cooked and not dry at all. The pork was extremely tender. The sausage was interesting with lots of garlic and I think paparika. My daughter devoured her ribs with plenty of the 321 house sauce. I loved the spicy sauce because it was sweet and not too spicy. Pretty tame for my taste. The sweet mustard went well with the sausage. There was so much food we had to take it home. Our waitress kept our drinks full and made sure we were satisfied with our food. We were very happy with our visit tonight.
(4)
Liz N.

Always good BBQ. The New Baltimore location is so much better but this one is still good. In this location my food sometimes comes cold. New Baltimore always hot and fresh
(4)
OJ J.

Walked in bad brads at 930 they close at 10 00 They were happy to seat us .the only table in there and still got great service. The food was slapping Juicy st louis ribs, brisket was so tender , turkey was so tasty, chicken was moist , and all the sides were great . Highly recommend this place.for bbq. We drove 45 min from commerce to eat here . It was well worth it .ohh yeaa the candy bacon was banging
(5)
Rebecca P.

Everything here was such a great experience! We had a big group of 9 on a Sunday afternoon, they said 30-45 min wait, and ended up seating us in less than 15. Food was excellent, tried the nachos (must try!!), Porkpie Pizza (must try!!), mac n cheese, bumpy cake and peanut butter blondie. Our whole table was pleased with their food. Service was great. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Michele S.

I have been here twice already. If i am craving for BBQ, this place would be number 1 choice on my list The restaurant is pretty big w(made the wait much shorter) and it has plenty of parking space( i don't have hard time finding my space a parking space) . This restaurant atmosphere reminded me of eating at a BBQ place at Texas. When i come here, i usually order the BBQ platters where you can choose 1-4 meats . It has sliced brisket, chopped brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, pork sausage, and smoked Turkey. I have tried sliced brisket, chopped brisket, and pulled pork. So far, i like chopped brisket and pulled pork the best. The BBQ meats are really juice and you can really taste the smoke (that's the whole point of eating BBQ meat) There is a wide range of BBQ sauce you can add on your meat which made it even more delicious. The platter also comes with two sides. Its corn bread is DELICIOUS and its Mac & Cheese is MUST GET. The corn bread is different from other ordinary corn bread. it is crunchy on the edge and you can chopped bell pepper within the corn bread (it's kinda interesting)..I am usually not a Mac & Cheese fan, but the Mac & Cheese here is really delicious. It melts in my mouth and cheese they used is not too salty. it taste just right I highly recommend this place.
(4)
Janine L.

Love this bbq place! The chicken pizza is phenomenal. Usually crowded so prepare to wait. Wait staff is helpful. I was also happy they had a good selection of Hard Cider, not the cheap red ale that you normally see. We try to get here at least once a month. Definitely worth it.
(5)
Sarah M.

When they first opened they were good, but the last four times my work ordered food from there they screwed everything up. The burgers were raw as heck. We stood and watched the girl check off everything as if it was there, tipped her just to get back and see that it was not all there. We called and they gave us a credit and I just got a burger but they didn't include any toppings... So annoying. They need to get their stuff together. Way over priced for this kind of service and uncooked food.
(1)
Veronica D.

I wanted to see what all the hype on yelp was about and even saw a little sticker on the door window saying "They love us on yelp!" The whole dining in experience was great, excellent choice of drinks, home made chips, and perfectly grilled chicken. The waitress wasn't outstanding which is why I'm giving it a four but I loved the atmosphere and will def return!
(4)
Lori H.

We hired Bad Brad's BBQ to cater a work picnic, the food was outstanding! The brisket was so tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese was amazing! All the food was absolutely delicious. They showed up right on time, set the food up, cleaned it all up when we were done, and were very friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend Bad Brad's! We will definitely be using them again! I, personally, can't wait to visit the restaurant and try the other food they have!
(5)
Wanda L.

Was treated to the shreded chicken and bacon sandwich (forget the name) and the french fries. Another winner! Had a taste of the tortillas they wrap up in aluminum foil. Enjoyed those as well just by themselves.
(4)
Bobby C.

Food and drinks are reasonably priced. We were there for lunch so got sandwiches instead of the meat plates. About the same quality as a Famous Dave's; a good option if you're in the mood for barbeque
(3)
Meghan R.

Just got back from an amazing BBQ and the best pizza at Bad Brads.....love this place
(5)
Andrew P.

Best BBQ in Macomb county, I had the Boss sandwich which was amazing and smoky. The restaurant itself gives the feeling of being at a campground in all the good ways. Would definitely come here again!
(5)
Tina N.

The dry run concept is awesome!!! The ribs andsc and cheese and brisket... WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN! Can't wait to go back
(5)
Asianzing S.

Excellent Brisket. Great Service and Beers on tap. Collard Greens and Mac and Cheese were delicious. Ribs and Sauces were awesome. I recommend the chili and tortilla soup.
(5)
Russell S.

11/26/14: This place is amazing! Had the sliced brisket with an outstanding IPA. My wife had the ribs and were they equally outstanding. Started with the pig candy, which is amazing! This place should be on Diners Drive Ins and Dives, no question! Enough food for another meal at home. We will be back!
(5)
Keith P.

Awesome BBQ. Great sides too. Loved the thick potato chips and cornbread. Nice big tables to sit at. Good service.
(5)
Aga G.

Perfect experience, really good food! Me and my husband shared one platter of a half rack of ribs + one meat [+$4.50] which we picked sliced briscet, with two sides: tortilla soup and french fries. For a dessert we ordered smores. Everything was really good, large portions great for sharing.
(5)
Michelle M.

Amazing food. Always good service. One of my favorites. Long wait times to eat but I often get carry out because I have 2 toddlers.
(5)
Bojan B.

Great BBQ! They have by far the best brisket, pork and burgers but the other things are good as well. I would have to say that this place has amazing signature sauces that makes things even tastier. The staff is always helpful and what I like most about them is that I was never bothered while eating, which is rare. Good local beers as well.
(5)
Louai S.

I and my kids ordered ribs, burnt ends, wings, nachos, a burger, bunch of side etc.. we love BBQ. Wings were great, a bit large indicating hormone pumped chicken but , very good on flavor. The rest; burnt ends, way to smoky, tasted like they were cooked in black soot instead of hot smoke, waitress stated "well, they are twice smoked". Ribs were edible, but, not that good, tasted like reheated pork. Burger tasted old and oxidized, when manager came over, he told my wife that something was wrong with her taste. really? Sides tasted like just a bunch of after thoughts.......
(1)
Dana T.

Love this place! We go there at least once every month. Everything I have tried has been amazing! The pizza, burgers, appetizers...you can't go wrong. I usually get the uptown fries appetizer as my meal and have leftovers for the next day. Stil need to try the pig candy!
(5)
William W.

Great service, atmosphere, and food. No complaints, will be back. Definitely a place to try out.
(5)
Tom F.

Meat and potatoes time! Note: Gotta try the ribs next time! They looked real good. Had their burger and fries and iced tea. The burger was perfectly cook and served hot considering we had about fifteen people for lunch. The burger had an excellent, go figure, barbequed taste. Fresh toppings, of lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes. I would order the third trip there again, second trip will be a slab of ribs. Great decor, free smells, clean and friendly service. They handled a large party very well.
(4)
Michael P.

Been here four times now. This visit we got the four cheese brick oven pizza. I just love the way the crust gets crunchy and kind of burned on the edges. Also got the three meat platter- pork, turkey, and BRISKET. All were phenomenal. 3-2-1 sauce plus a dash of spicy for all of them. The surprise of the visit was the bbq chowder. like eating a bbq'd baked potato. really good! this place is always packed which is nice to see because for the past 30 years every place that was at this location failed.
(5)
Tara L.

Cool winter days and nights always make me crave something hearty. Sometimes it's soup, and other times, it's straight up BBQ. A friend of mine spoke highly of this place, and considering her family came here very often (living close by has its perks!), I decided to check it out! Husband and I were denied our BBQ fix a few nights ago, and when our schedule opened up to try Bad Brad's, we jumped at the chance! Off to Shelby Township we went. We arrived on a Saturday night at around 7pm, PRIME DINNER RUSH. Oh boy. I anticipated that there would be a wait, and we were fine with it. The lovely hostess informed me that the wait would be around 1 hour 15 minutes. Not bad, I can manage, considering often times, at Union Woodshop, you could be waiting close to 2 hours. What I wasn't prepared for was, my stomach growling as each plate of yummy BBQ passed by my nose. They were really making me work up an appetite! :) Once we got seated, we were so excited to eat! By that time, it was close to 8:30pm. Our waitress was sweet and bubbly, and she explained the different flavors of the sauces and the menu. We decided to order the 2 Meats BBQ platter with the addition of 1/4 rack of ribs (equivalent to 3 pieces). It comes with 2 sides, to which we chose the sweet potato mash and the mac and cheese (an extra $1.50). All this was $23. The two meats we went with were the sliced brisket and pulled pork. Loved both the sliced brisket and pulled pork. The brisket portion was generous at 5 big slabs of meat, and the pulled pork was a generous 6 oz. serving. We loved both meats, as they were flavorful, moist, and quite lean (especially the brisket). Their 3-2-1 sauce is their most popular sauce pairing for the meats, but I'd have to say that we thought it was still too sweet. The "sour" sauce was our favorite and had a good balance. The St. Louis style ribs were meaty and a good size, but we weren't wowed by it. We'd probably do without it next time. We also wanted to try their wood-fired pizza as it looked really good, so we ordered the Farmer's Market pizza ($11). Topped with squash, baby arugula, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, and capers, it was absolutely lovely. The crust was just the right amount of crisp and chew, and just slightly charred. The pie was a good size at 9 slices, so great for leftovers. I thought the flavors were great, and the tomato sauce wasn't overpowering, but I would have gone without the capers. Great addition to this part of town, and quite honestly, a place that we'd come back to repeatedly over Union Woodshop. They do offer carryout, and in a time pinch, we might do that next time. So, if you happen to be in this neck of the woods, or even further north (they have a New Baltimore location), give this place a go. We certainly enjoyed it. :)
(4)
Dan P.

Hands down the best BBQ in metro Detroit (yes even better than that one in Corktown). The pulled pork and brisket are outstanding. The BBQ nachos were a pleasant surprise. Hell their pizza is great. Work your way through the sandwiches, all are great.
(5)
Bethany W.

We went for dinner and ordered the big pig for 4 of us. Excellent. Pulled pork and turkey were my favorites. Sides were all very good. Corn bread, BBQ beans, Mac and cheese and collard greens. All good.
(5)
Pauly G.

First things first, I love me some BBQ. I was a little nervous when I had to wait an hour to be seated & I already waited to long to eat. After a few trips to the bar and some time well spent cuddling with the wife checking out some of the cool rustic decor time passed by pretty quickly. We started off with the chips & dips (could have done without the warm bean salsa) & a wood oven pulled pork & pineapple pizza. The pizza was great, just wish I would have taken our servers advice about how powerful the pickled pineapple on the pizza could be. I ordered some food for the table and every one was very pleased. The St. Louis ribs were awesome and fell right off the bone. The sauces were delicious, my favorite was the sweet BBQ. The fried chicken was crispy & juicy, and among some of the better fried chicken In the area. Before my arteries clogged completely I was able to try some of their unique Mack & Cheese served in a mini cast iron pot topped with baked bread crumbs & more baked cheese, it was so good. I do wish the kids would have been served the same Mack & Cheese, instead they were served some chalky microwavable impostor. We also sampled the cornbread with orange butter & some shredded mayo based coleslaw. All the food combined with the upbeat atmosphere made for a great evening celebrating my son's 16th Birthday. I will be back and I just hope it's not as crazy the day we do decide to come back.
(5)
Joe T.

The first thing my wife & I noticed was the atmosphere here. A nice mix of customers and friendly staff - in what feels like a campy BBQ spot with an "Up North" vibe to it. Since moving to Shelby Township we have grown fond of the comfy, slow-paced Northern Michigan feeling a lot of restaurants have when you drive north of Hall Road - and Bad Brad's is no exception. The smoky BBQ smell here on a summery day is to die for. My wife and I shared a mix of BBQ & fried chicken - and all of the food was great. It all had a very "from scratch" feel to it. The pulled pork and brisket was very on point. Their house sauces are delicious. The macaroni & cheese as a side comes straight to you in the iron pot it was baked in. The mac & cheese will rival any of your favorites from elsewhere. You can taste the fresh quality of the meats - and portions are large. Also, their selection of craft beers come in jars and all are very tempting to try. I had one very akin to a Blue Moon taste - and it was impressive. I can name some BBQ spots towards Hall Road that fail - but drive just a couple miles north to this place, and it almost feels like you went from metro-Detroit to North Macomb. Prices are very fair - you will pay about the same at a national chain - so why not eat something a corporation did not engineer for you? Tip: if it is nice outside, definitely try the outdoor seating. The wafts of BBQ aroma their smokers make nicely compliment the outside air. Two thumbs up! Will be looking out for some coupons for my next trip.
(5)
Justin Y.

This place is awesome! The food is smokey and amazing, and the ambiance & deco is unique! My favorite is the Uptown Fries - I will order them every time that I go now. The smoked meats are delicous, although they are still only average compared to other BBQ joints in the Metro Detroit area. There are a variety of different barbecue sauces to try out with your meats. Prices are slightly steep but considering it's BBQ and the portion sizes that they serve you it's worth it. Advice - I don't think they take reservations so go early and plan to wait for a table as there is usually always a line out the front door!
(4)
Katie K.

I have never eaten here and now I never will. My fiance started working there and on day 2 of training....they told him that he was slow and fired him. Not only that but they were extremely rude to him. That tells me that the business is poor and they will not get my service.
(1)
Dominic S.

I have never been to Bad Brad's before today. I have heard nothing but great things about this place and was excited to try it. Today I asked my girlfriend's father for permission for his daughter's hand in marriage. When looking on Yelp for a place to eat I had seen Bad Brad's again and figured that this could be as good as any spot to eat as well as have "that" conversation. Today the weather was as pure and beautiful as Tim Allen describes in those "Pure Michigan" commercials. The sky was speckled with tufts of clouds that provided short bits of shade to acompany the breeze. Due to this wonderful weather we had sat outside. As I was walking up to Bad Brad's I was intrigued by the design of the building and what awaited my tastebuds inside. As one enters the aroma of wood smoke fills your nostrils. We were quickly greeted by the host and asked to sit outside. I couldnt imagine why anyone would sit inside on a day like today. As we walked out onto their back deck I was taken back by how well the area was gracefully taken up by tables and chairs without being crowded. We were sat nearest to the fireplace but not close enough to get hot. There is a rather larger and shady oak tree that casts its shadow over the courtyard but does not make too much of a messwith leaves and things. The courtyard has a short bar seperate from the tables and chairs that overlooks a small pond that is modestly landscaped. I had ordered us some Pig Candy I believe its called. It is bacon that is both hot and cold smoked and then covered in Bad Brad's cane sugar mixture. What was brought out to the table was five strips of thick bacon hanging on a clothes line with colthes pins, flapping in the wind, being caried by a waitress with a big smile. When we took our first bite of this strange bacon appatizer we both shared that moment of pure bliss and instant addiction. By far the best way bacon has ever tasted to me. I could have died at that very momnet and it would have been the way to go. Our order continued to move forward. I had ordered the BBQ Taco platter and he ordered the Classic BBQ sandwich. Two great choices. Fresh home made bbq chips came with his meal and I had selected aged cheese, smoked jalapenos, carmalized onions, guacamole, and onions to accompany my tacos. My meat choices were pulled pork and chopped brisket. I was amazed at the amount of flavor that the meat had contained, bits of both the pulled pork and the brisket contained that smoke ring that all great low and slow smoked bbq should have. What a great meal and a great experience. I have to mention that "Vinny" was our server and he will be requested everytime I go to Bad Brad's. He gave me service that has put any other place to shame in this are within 50 miles. Great Job guys and I look forward to seeing you all on some food network show soon. Where you at Guy Fieri!?
(5)
Jake V.

I've been to brads a couple of times and I love the food. It's so filling and taste amazing. It's a great atmosphere and the service is just as good. I love the uptown fries and the bbq nachos. They're amazing and packed with flavor! Great spot to chow down on some fantastic comfort food.
(5)
Debbie F.

Three of us went on July 4th. There was no wait. ( I'm sure because everyone was BBQing at home). The only bad thing I have to say is when we walked in they said they were out of ribs. Really.....you are a rib place. That is what we went there for. But they then told us it would be 30 minutes until they were ready. Ok, that is better. But again, Really! So we ordered two apps. My friends ordered wings. Which they said were very good. And on the suggestion of the waitress, I ordered the nachos. OMG!! The nachos are the best I ever had ANYWHERE! There were so many things on there, bbq sauce, chicken, some other sauces. And the chips could have been deep fried pita. But I am not sure. Every chip had something on it. No pile of plain chip in the middle or bottom. I have been dreaming about them ever since. We got are 1/2 slab of ribs and they would have been worth any kind of wait for as good as they were. I ate mine without sauce. The rub and the taste of the meat was so good, I didn't want to cover it up with sauce. My sides were mac & cheese and the Bad Brad beans. The mac & cheese was very good. But the beans were exceptional! My friend had the sweet potato mash and she said it was very good too. There is a new carryout location on Groesbeck just south of 16 Mile. This worries me. It is so close to my home, I am afraid I will be there everyday for a carryout. Will highly recommend to all my friend.
(5)
Christine R.

First of all, bbq is totally subjective. I happen to prefer the South Carolina vinegar mustard style which seems impossible to find in MI. Having said that, we decided to give Brad's a try. We arrived at around 5 pm on Sunday and the place was very busy. The staff was very friendly and the service was pretty good. I ordered the Double Cream Stout which they have on tap - yummy! My husband had the Bell's PA which was also good. A rundown of the food : Side salad - good! would order it again Beef brisket sandwich - the bun was fantastic, the beef was ok Sauce selection- great! love the 321 Fries - ok Ribs - pretty good, dry rub and tender (based on the bite I had from my husband) Kid's cheeseburger - my four year old loved it! S'mores dessert - holy sugar rush.....and it took longer to make than our food With tip, we ended up spending around $70. We would go back or maybe get carryout. It's pretty loud which can be frustrating for little kids and parents who can't hear them. Overall, an enjoyable evening.
(3)
Bri B.

We had to wait about 40 minutes, but once we got seated the service was very quick. I watched as they cleared tables and at least 3 guys would help and do it in about a minute. The food is amazing. Everything came out at the same time brought by food runners. They knew what everyone got without asking. Portions are huge, enough for 2 meals.
(5)
Roseanne M.

Always amazing!!! Food is exceptional!!! Great service but be prepared for a wait, it will be worth it!!! You won't go home hungry and they have never disappointed!!!
(5)
John T.

Just went to Bad Brads for the first time and definitely will be back! We tried a number things like their pizza, pig candy, fish n chips, nachos, baked beans, and street tacos just to name a few. Absolutely awesome! Great atmosphere, great service, and top scores on quality, portions, menu, and that great smoke flavor. Can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Rhonda L.

This place doesn't need another review - but I am from Kansas City and had to wait entirely too long for good bar-b-que to remain mum about this place. We use to visit the location in New Baltimore, but I like Shelby Township location better. The highlights for me: I could talk for days about the patio. There is simply nothing like it that I have seen around here. It has always stunned me because we have beautiful "patio weather" for months on end, yet very few places to indulge. This is the place. They have misters to cool you down should it get too hot, and a fireplace if you feel a chill. The decor is incredible; rarely will you see such attention paid to detail. Brisket. Yes, it turns out it is possible to find actual brisket on a menu around here. It is incredible. The nachos will make you weep, and the cornbread is the best I have ever eaten. Your beer will be served in a mason jar, which somehow makes it taste better.
(5)
Blake W.

This place is for BBQ lovers. Their food is high quality and they have plenty of meal options. They seem to have a more creative twist to the whole BBQ scene with their BBQ nachos and pulled pork potato skins.
(4)
Laura G.

Oh my gosh this place is amazing! I've tried many things, the best so far has been bbq chicken pizza and downtown French fries.. I love it ! This is where many family members chose to have there birthday dinners here! Only downside is the wait can sometime be up to an hour.
(5)
Mark C.

We enjoyed Valentines Day lunch with "Bad Brad". Good choice! We both ordered the lunch specials (main + side, main + 2 sides, and 2 mains). We both had the BBQ sandwich with pork, and between the two of us, fries, potato salad, and beans. It was all excellent! I would have given it a 5, but our very nice server took a long time to get my wife ketchup, and my iced tea went dry quickly with no offers for a refill. The food however was really good. What was supposed to be hot was hot, what was supposed to be cold was cold, and it all tasted great. My bill for a huge amount of food was about $27 (including 20% tip) for two people. We both felt this was a good value. My wife liked the homemade potato chips so much we asked for a "to go" box. Jan does not do that very much! A good sign for a potential return visit! I also liked the decor. "Very BBQ" with old wood and metal walls and ceilings, this makes you feel the BBQ passion (at least it worked for me!). They also have some cool paintings on the wall which is actually an education on where the various parts of your beef or pork dinner actually came from. Hand painted too, which was pretty cool. Finally, I saw a great patio covered with snow. I plan to come here and dine once this stuff is outta here, as it looked very inviting! Bottom line, our experience will bring us back.
(4)
Heidi S.

Great atmosphere. Great service. Amazing BBQ! I've never ordered anything I didn't like. My favorite? The walking tacos and the mac and cheese. Yum! They get really busy so we often order carry out rather than try to wait for a table.
(5)
Sierra R.

Best BBQ I've had in the Detroit area so far. The pulled chicken is so flavorful and the beef brisket is nice and tender. I've love the street tacos and the Mac and cheese is out of this world! The chili cheese grit are amazing with an interesting twist so are the beads beans. They have the best tortilla soup I've ever had - no question about it. I highly recommend this place. I don't eat pork so I subtracted a star because the put pork in almost all of their sides. One less star because they need a better location, it's so far out, but most definitely worth the drive.
(4)
Vincent T.

Me my fiancÃ© and daughter are here on a Monday afternoon. Not too busy, staff was friendly nothing out of the ordinary. We started with the pig candy, which is sugar coated bacon, I would give the dish a 2/5. The bacon was flat and like had a hard coating of sugar not fresh. Our main courses were better which attributes to the overall rating. The ribs were good but a little on the dry side. The beef brisket was great as well as the smoked turkey. Cornbread and sweet potato mash was also good. I would recommend this to my friends and will be a return customer.
(3)
Rae M.

This place is stupid good. Put down your phone/computer/whatever and go eat here. We tried almost every meat- and they were all great- but the chopped brisket blew me away. Might pass on the sausage next time. Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Beans, Greens... We almost hurt ourselves from eating so much. The actual building is so cool- looks like repurposed wood and metal... creates a homey feel but is still very interesting. Service was very nice. It was worth every minute of the wait. We will be back!!
(5)
David D.

I don't get it. The atmosphere is great. The service is great. This place is always packed, but has anyone seriously not had better BBQ? Ok, so Shelby Twp. is kind of lacking in the BBQ department, but this place felt like a joke to me. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. There's a lot of things on the menu that looked really appetizing. Some of my friends were pretty satisfied with what they got, but I'm a purist when I first go to a new BBQ place. I want to challenge your brisket. Maybe your ribs, but usually the brisket... And the brisket was served like I just ordered off a damn food truck. Really? I'm going to eat a quarter portion of what an average man eats when I'm a 130lb 22yr old dude, and you're going to serve it to me like I'm at a damn carnival and charge me a carnival price. And my double portion of Mac&Cheese... Is a portion like two bites? Can I even fathom what a single portion would have looked like? So portions sucked, but how was the food? Subpar. It wasn't as bad as Woody's that everyone unanimously agrees needs to go out of business, but wow was it really nothing special at all. To make matters much worse, the sauce selection is only 2nd worse to Woody's on the scale of literally every BBQ I've ever had. My whole table could attest to that. I'm sure there's great things on the menu still, and I could probably treat this place in a different fashion and be satisfied, but this definitely failed to impress me overall.
(2)
Anisha M.

Bbq is a weakness and This place does everything well!! The bbq nachos are mouthwatering to think about and no words for the chicken and waffles-the chicken tenders are crispy and its a mix of the syrup and a tinge of gravy. The brisket is fantastic! Had both chopped and sliced- both are delicious but I may prefer the sliced. Mac and cheese is great especially with a dab of bbq sauce mixed in! Overall a great experience. The only reason they didn't get a 5 is cause our sausage was dry and our bumpy cake was really dry! Everything else was fabulous!
(4)
John B.

Can't beat the chopped brisket with the 321 sauce. I have been here multiple times and have not had a bad meal yet. I tried the turkey as one the meats today and was impressed. Kids love the pizza, too. Make sure to get here early whether it's for lunch or dinner because it gets packed quickly....but worth the wait.
(5)
Rachel E.

I'm writing an update after visiting the so-called "best barbecue place in Michigan," Union Woodshop. The Union Woodshop doesn't hold a candle to Bad Brads! Our food at Bad Brads is always consistently delicious, and the pulled pork is amazing! I have a new appreciation for Bad Brads after our terrible experience at the Woodshop. Bad Brads is my hands down favorite BBQ in Metro-Detroit!
(5)
Ricky P.

I like this place so much I want to cry. The BQQ is really really good. They serve their beers in mason jars, how cool is that? It smells like a campfire when you walk in. This is my favorite place to be when I'm still kinda drunk from the night before and getting ready to get drunk again. Kind of greasin' the wheel. You know?
(5)
Theresa W.

We got there 30 minutes before close so I secretly expected poor rushed service. To my pleasant surprise, the waitress was very attentive and insisted on explaining Brads smoking process. We ordered the wings to start with- smokey, crispy, moist and delicious.... how did they manage all that in one wing!! We followed with the grilled chicken breast, which is served pre-carved with 2 sides of your choosing. The sweet potato mash and mixed veggies were both really good. One of the best aspects of Brads is their selection of bbq sauces. Each has its own distinctive flavor profile and there's something for everyone. My favorite is the 312 mixed with a little Spicy sauce.
(5)
Rac C.

Balls to the wall YUM ! Went here with my sweetheart, ordered the slab of ribs with 2 sides for $25 bucks, got 2 plates of amazing food n still had leftovers to go!
(5)
Sandra C.

Great barbeque. I mean GREAT BARBEQUE! I had the beef brisket and loved it. My side was mashed sweet potatos. They were the best sweet potatoes I have ever tasted in my entire life. My friend said the same thing about her mac and cheese. She goes there solely for the mac and cheese. The prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for... at least at Bad Brad's. I love the place. I love the atmosphere. It was worth experiencing and I will definately go back there. It is located on 23 Mile Road between Van Dyke and Mound on the north side of 23.
(4)
Hakim B.

Everything I've eaten in the 5+ times I've been there have been great every time. I'm not a pork rib eater but once I tried theirs it was falling from the bone. The sauces were good, I prefer the 321(?) The beef brisket chopped by far my favorite and very tender. All in all great food and prices.
(5)
Naomi D.

Great food! Loved the ribs and the French fries were amazing!! The chowder is also to die for! This is definitely place I will be coming back to! Awesome atmosphere awesome food!
(5)
Steve B.

OMG!!!! Ive had many meals of BBQ but, this place is probably the most amazing Ive ever had. The smoke favor goes throughout the meats. You dont need BBQ sauce at all to enjoy this meal, thats the sign of good BBQ. I had the chopped brisket and pulled pork, side of mac n cheese and cornbread. For me, the mac n cheese could use some more chedder favor, a bit bland for me. The cornbread was awesome, doing a double order of that next time Im in town. I just have to say, Im blown away by the taste and quality.
(5)
Chris J.

Finally a place in Michigan that I wouldn't be embarrassed to take a Southerner to for BBQ. Have family in Alabama - and have had amazing BBQ in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. Have been to other famous/iconic BBQ in the Detroit area just to find crappy tasting meat smothered in sauce. My friends that is not BBQ - and you should not settle with places just because they have been around forever. Go with a group / the family and order a bunch of different meats - they are all great!
(4)
Tami M.

So delicious! Love the atmosphere, the outside patio was fantastic and even on a hot day the misters made it great. Can't wait to come back. Will definitely order Mac n cheese again.
(5)
Suzanne A.

I love BBQ; especially slow pulled pork. We visited this place on a Thursday night for dinner, we arrived around 7:30 and I thought we would be waiting long. We waited for about 5 mins. The food was yummy! I order the three slammers, which one was a taco! Plus, I order a beer flight. The meal and beer was prefect; I went home with leftovers. We also order dessert, bump cake with ice cream. Overall a great meal. The services was exceptional; the waitress was attentive throughout out dining experiences. Definitely coming back.
(4)
Robin J.

Went back for lunch on Saturday. This place fills up fast, everytime I drive by their lot is full! We decided to go early on Sat to miss the crowds. Our waiter was friendly and quick, the place smelled great (burning cedar wood?) and the music was rocking. We had loaded chili cheese fries....yum, they were the best I've ever had. I had a Cobb salad and my husband had the pork tacos. We enjoyed the food but decided our choices would have been better on a hot summer day. Our food was so cold (the salad and the taco toppings) that we wished we'd ordered hot dishes. And unless you are super hungry, or sharing....order the Half size Cobb...it was still huge and I couldn't finish it.
(4)
S S.

I recently discovered I love BBQ, probably because BBQ places are now popping up in droves. I once went to a BBQ place that served drinks in pitchers instead of glasses and smelled so unappetizing that I ordered a baked potato and called it dinner, so I assumed BBQ was not my thing. That place has since closed. The menu here is large and everything sounded amazing, but I knew what I was here for, brisket and ribs. They did not disappoint! The ribs were as beautiful as ribs can be. I wasted a side on a salad, don't make the same mistake. The cornbread was where it's at. The Mac and cheese gets a B+, great but not amazing. The list of sides is extensive. I left happy, full, and with a box of leftovers. A note to management......if people are willing to wait the estimated 1 hour and 20 minutes for a meal on a beautiful fall like evening and you only offer one bench in your waiting room and 8 seats at the bar, make use of your patio! All the people waiting were! They have a fireplace that was unlit, an outdoor bar that was not staffed, and 40-50 people STANDING around stacks of locked patio chairs. I asked the hostess if there was a reason the chairs were locked and she said "Yes, we aren't seating on the patio tonight, so we aren't allowed to unlock them." It wouldn't take much effort to provide a comfortable waiting area by unlocking the chairs, but if you aren't going to do it, then put the chairs away so everyone isn't walking over to them to grab one only to realize they are locked! It seemed incredibly inhospitable. The ribs made up for the lack of forethought and the dinner service was excellent.
(4)
JC Z.

I have eaten at Bad Brads 3 times. First 2 times I had brisket, pulled pork with the bbq chowder. All of it was great, their bbq sauces are very good. The BBq chowder sounded weird but the waitress said it's amazing and she was right. The 3rd time was a Sunday and a cheat day so we decided on pizza and looked on yelp to see what was around. Although it was a cheat day we still wanted really good pizza, not just delivery from a chain. I was surprised to see that Bad Brads had allot of good reviews for their pizza so we went. We had the spicy porkie and it was so good, the perfect amount of heat and the meat was cooked perfect. What a great twist on pizza choices they have, check out the menu on their site. We had the bbq nachos to start and they were off the chain. The pizza and nachos were so different and unique compared to the normal. I think I will always get one or the other everyone I go there. Service all 3 times was top notch.
(5)
Matt D.

Great BBQ for sure. My six year old eats the brisket and corn bread here. Service is friendly. Go before the dinner rush to get in easy and quick. The snores are great. We have been here four or five times. I always get pick two meats and two sides and have left overs. Be sure to try all the sauces
(5)
Mike M.

Bad Brad's deserved 5 stars a year ago. In the past year the food has gone downhill. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants and the past few times we've left disappointed. The ribs are inconsistent, it's hit or miss whether they'll be dry and not fresh tasting. The Union Woodshop and Slow's have much better ribs. The mac and cheese used to be amazing, but it tastes different in a bad way now. We asked our waitress if the recipe changed a while ago and she told us it had indeed, but most customers shouldn't notice a difference. We don't order it anymore. The pizzas are really good. We've loved this restaurant since the original in New Baltimore. Since the two new locations have opened it's been disappointing. Cornbread is unique and delicious.
(4)
Cee A.

Best BBQ hands down. Cannot say enough about how great the food is!! I've tried all sorts of menu items and everything I've had is great. The taco platter is the best!!
(5)
Rachel M.

I don't like that they don't do reservations; therefore they encourage the idea of waiting for dinner. It's a peeve of mine and an automatic star removal. HOWEVER, once you are seated and order they are ridiculously quick. You will be stuffed. Greens are awesome. Mac & cheese was just ok. Pulled chicken was really good. Brisket was decent. Ribs fell off the bone. The sauces are pretty good too. I wish it wasn't so far and I could call ahead for seating. I would be highly disappointed to drive out to BFE only to find out I can't eat for an hour. I do plan to come back, that is the only issue that makes it a little "iffy". I do recommend otherwise. EDIT: I came back. Tried the ribs. They were frickin' damn frickin' good. Yeah, I'm won over. Solid place.
(4)
Mike M.

Fantastic bbq joint! Loved everything especially the bbq chilli. It's a little expensive but definitely worth it. Just be sure to come during off hours or expect at least an hour wait.
(5)
Melissa Y.

DH and I went here for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was extremely hot outside. Little did we know, it was going to be extremely hot inside as well. After being seated for a few minutes we realized there was no A/C or it was not working. Either way, I certainly did not eat as much as I normally would, as I was busy guzzling water. If the A/C was not working (which is what I suspect was the issue), I would have appreciated a heads up or acknowledgement of this as I was very anxious to leave the restaurant as soon as I was done so I could go in the car and cool off a bit. Anyways, we ordered the fried mac and cheese appetizer and It was wonderfully crispy on the outside, which mixed great with the melty cheese and noodles the inside. DH ordered the two meats - chopped brisket and pulled chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and veggies and I ordered the one meat - pulled pork with mashed sweet potatoes and the corn bread. The beef and pork were both very flavorful and moist, and the chicken had a good flavor, although it was a little dry. The sweet potatoes and veggies were great sides, but the corn bread was not what I expected at all. It was really greasy and oily on both sides. I mostly just tried to eat the top and left the rest. For $40.00 plus tax and tip, I might try here again, but in cooler weather.
(3)
Lynn C.

I don't give out 5 stars very often as I am a pretty big food and dining snob, but Bad Brad's earned every star and if I could give more I would. Beer: Awesome draft selections, love that all beverages are served out of a mason jar...$23 for 2 large drafts.. a bit pricey, but whatever it was all part of the experience. The flight is a good way to go so you can try different local beers. BBQ nachos - fantastic..every chip is covered with delishishness. Not huge, perfect sweet, spicy, crunchy and unique. A MUST try appetizer. I got the 14 oz ribeye - It was so tasty, not sure what the seasoning was they used, but it was perfect..only complaint I like my steak RARE it did come out close to Medium, but the bartender immediately took it back and my second one came out raw on the inside and a little crunchy on the oustside..perfection. My husband got the bbq platter, 3 meats - Turkey (fabulous) as I don't care for turkey, but it was smoked to perfection. The sausage was OK...my husband was a fan, but Im not a sausage lover so I'll take his word. The beef brisket was ok, but then again I do like my meat raw so anything cooked longer that a minute is not going to be on my list of things I will try....but my husband raved about his food and he is hard to please when it comes to BBQ since he comes from the south. Chile Cheese Grits.... AMAZEBALLS! Jalapeno Corn bread - Seriously great! Bread pudding - SOOOOOO good, the crunchy vanilla ice cream was to die for. Spanish coffee - not that good, should of stuck with the beer, they don't heat the glass nor coat the rim like a true spanish coffee, but whatever. Service - FANTASTIC. Not many places I go to live up to my standards of service. BOTH bartenders made sure they checked on us, great recommendations, personable, not robots, they actually conversed with my 7 year old and made small talk with us... you don't find servers like that very often. One thing that I respected..when my steak was placed in front of me, she made sure I cut into it to see it was cooked right...it was not and she was able to immediately take it back and rectify the situation instead of me sitting there and "dealing" with it or waiting for the server to come back hopefully before everyone else was done eating. I had my rare steak back before my husband was half way through the meal. Most fine dining establishments I know do this sort of thing, did not expect it from a BBQ place.. big props. Highly recommended, will be back for more, especially in the summer when the outdoor space opens!
(5)
Rich F.

I've been here a few times since it opened and IMO, it's just ok, I've had and made better. The pizza is a cool concept, but they always burn the hell out of the bottom of it, which makes it just taste like charcoal. Need to teach them how to properly cook a pizza in there. I love beef brisket, and their's is just ok. Famous Dave's and Slows are way better. I don't care for their sauces, again, Slows and FD's are much better. Their nachos are pretty good, very unique. I've had a couple sandwiches from there as well which were't too bad. Their sweet tea is probably the best thing there. I used to buy it by the gallon from there on occasion. All in all, it's an ok local place, but I'd rather go to Famous Dave's or if I'm down in the D, I'll hit up one of the 2 Slows locations.
(2)
Timothy G.

This place has the perfect name bad brads because there food is horrible. Ribs were burnt to a crisp no flavor. Went there 2day for the first time and will never be going back. To anyone that wants the best BBQ around Macomb MI go to Texas Roadhouse they rock I only wanted to try this because of friend's recommendations and I was so disappointed a $50 bill wasted :/
(1)
Adam S.

Bad Brad's is quickly becoming my favorite BBQ spot, and yes, it's eclipsing Slows, at least in my world. The meats are all done very well; the brisket and pulled pork are both killer and the sides are well portioned. In an effort to diversify, we branched out on the last visit and tried the BBQ chowder and campfire nachos... both of which were awesome! This place can crank out the food, and they have a fantastic beer list to boot. Tons of craft offerings, including lots of locally brewed beers, so that's a huge plus for me. I do have a few minor complaints though. 1) Get a new drink menu! Bad Brad's current design is terrible! There are 4 pieces of heavy wood bound by two over sized metal rings with the paper menu attached to each piece of wood. It looks cool, but your drink menu doesn't have weigh 10 pounds! 2) Why, why, why do you insist on serving beer in mason jars? This type of glassware is not only trashy, but it really detracts from the beer. Honestly, a typical nonic pint glass is much better suited for serving beer, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate a switch. 3) Why isn't that patio open yet? I last visited the Shelby location on May 17th and there was a one hour wait. The patio was sparsely populated, and I thought, "Score! No wait for us!". But we could only order drinks and wait on the patio because they didn't think they would be that busy and they only had one waitress to work outside... This place is ALWAYS busy! This is the first time in three attempts that we got seated because the wait was ONLY an hour, why would you think you wouldn't be busy? In this situation, you call someone in and get that patio filled with guests that can order food and you start turning over more tables... Anyway, just rating on food and service, this place is great! Know that you'll have a hefty wait on just about any night of the week; the word is out so just be prepared to work through those hunger pains until you get a table. It's well worth it!
(5)
Keith A.

Its just average. But honestly, and ironically, they're aren't any world-class BBQ joints in Detroit (for whatever reason). But this place gives it the good old "college try". Presentations are slick, service is good, but the food - in my opinion, is simply mediocre. Not Kroger mediocre, but even Chicken Shack ribs are better. Lazybone's on Groesbeck is as close as you will get to true Memphis style Q in this city. Bad brads is more KC style, but they would be put out of business in a town like that.
(2)
Kimberly M.

After a number of visits, last night pretty much sealed the fact that I won't return. I understand being busy, but by now the staff should have it together. We sat at a high boy in the bar, there were two bartenders working the bar and still is was difficult to get service. The food is good and priced well, but when you order a drink you may want to double check with the server if the price is accurate. Both my husband and I ordered a Sazerac Rye on the rocks, now I understand that there is usually a up charge when you order a drink on the rocks, but when the price is listed at $8 and you are charged $14, either the price list needs to be updated or they need to let a customer know.
(2)
Kelly R.

Whew, the name is certainly appropriate because Bad Brad's is indeed bad on the stomach and intestines. We dined there yesterday evening and the dining experience was much less than satisfactory, but I didn't anticipate the last 12 hours to be miserable too. I'm not sure what did it, but it could have been the wilted brown lettuce in the salad, the Mac and cheese or the margarita pizza. The service was subpar as was the iced tea. I only took a sip of the tea which was horrible, then asked the server for a glass of water. We were still charged for it. I will never step foot in this place again. Perhaps a call to the Health Department is on my to do list today. Something just isn't right.
(1)
Richard A.

My girlfriend and I went on a Friday night, a bit past eight and our wait was only a half hour or so if even that. regardless, the food was well worth the wait. We had "pig candy," and "downtown fries" as our apps. Both were awesome! Pig candy is a must try! For entree's we had pulled pork, and sliced brisket, both phenomenal. Sides, Sweet potato mash, greens, jalapeno corn bread and macaroni. The macaroni comes out in a Mini skillet, also a must try! Excellent service and amazing food. Just do it!
(5)
Karen W.

Absolutely yummy! I recommend going when it's nice enough to sit outside. The outdoor patio with pond and fire pit is so cozy and relaxing. Ok, now the important part....the food! Very good BBQ. We shared a sampler of a little bit of everything and we've also had the pizza. Everything is fabulous and they have a great selection of beer!
(4)
R G.

Great atmosphere, Great food, awesome wait staff!! Love the Mac n cheese!!! Definitely will be back!
(5)
A W.

Let just say, my husband and I ordered carry out from here on whim after seeing the owner on Fox2 News, and we have eaten here once a week ever since!!! Every item is delicious! Wait staff is phenomenal and very informative! Sweet Tea is perfect! and the 3-2-1 sauce, I did my French fries in it!!! And since I am the bathroom police-I must say that bathroom is decorated awesome, clean and smells good!!!! Don't be surprised if there is a wait at the prime times :)
(5)
Suzzette M.

Stopped by the other night for dinner with The Hubs and we tried some new things on the menu the last couple times we have gone. Smoked Turkey is nothing short of amazing! It is not something I would normally order, but I got the two meat dinner, and figured if I didn't like it...I'd still have something else. Oh wow! The turkey was moist, cut nice and thin, had a great texture, and a nice smoked taste! Nothing too smoky, but topping it with some sweet BBQ sauce hit the jackpot! The Hubs tried a cup of the BBQ Chowder. I wanted to steal it away from him after tasting it! It is a cross of cream of potato and corn chowder with bits of brisket!! SO GOOD! YOU MUST TRY IT! The cornbread is also great, you have to try it out! This past visit, we sat at the bar near the kitchen, which was great! We got to see everything coming out. They sell lots of orders of nachos, so I am going to have to get some the next time we stop by!
(5)
Livia S.

I was super excited to eat here...so after months of saying i was going to go, i did. My sisters, my mother and i waited a good 40mins before being seated (it was super crowded, so it must be good!)...we ordered our food, and before we knew it, our appetizers were out and at our table (they were awesome). We were seated in the back near the kitchen, and this is where the trouble began...we had a full view of the kitchen and it's staff. :/ We saw them touching the food WITHOUT gloves, We let our server (who was super nice) know that we were totally grossed out by that, and asked for our bill. We left and called the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. He pretended to not know what we were talking about, even after we had seen our server speak with him regarding the gloveless offenders. He also acted as if it was no big deal... all and all, i was super disappointed. the food smells great, and the atmosphere is awesome. too bad i wont be back.
(1)
Michael K.

This place has a cool setting, I love BBQ and they do it well! I had the beef briquette and it was good. A lil tuff but the seasoning was excellent. I could have licked the beef and been satisfied. The bartender was great and friendly.
(4)
Kara D.

Good BBQ. My husband said the pulled pork was great and my chicken was deliciously moist. The Cobb salad was also very fresh. Especially in the cold winter I appreciate the tortilla soup! We both enjoyed the various sauces as well. Next time I am going to try the ribs, which our server recommended multiple times. Bad Brad's also has an awesome outdoor seating area as well as lunch specials, so be sure to check that out!
(4)
Jeff T.

As always the service is excellent. Had the brisket chowder which is one of my favorites. Usually get the street tacos which are amazing. This time I ventured. I tried the chicken and waffles app. It was delicious. Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Filling too!
(5)
Tim W.

It was ok. Nothing fantastic. First of all we had to stand in the vestibule. The door was very squeaky. Wouldn't be a big deal if we hadn't had to stand there and listen to it open and close 100 times. Please invest in some WD40! The turkey was awesome and the Brisket was very moist. Although a little fatty. Fries were burnt. The cornbread was pretty good. Our waitress was ok. But, she would not look us in the eye. I find that a little disturbing when I am asking about the menu. I have had better ribs. They were ok. But not great. My worst complaint is the Tortilla soup. It was literally a bowl of salsa with a few tortilla chips and a couple dollops of sour cream! Tortilla soup? Not! I Will say that the 321 sauce was pretty good.
(3)
Tyler S.

First things first. This isn't Kansas City. This isn't St. Louis, and this isn't Memphis. Its Southeast Michigan. But it's the closest you're gonna get to genuine southern BBQ in suburban Detroit. Bad Brad knows his stuff when it comes to smoked meats and proper southern fare, which explains the three profitable location. It was a Sunday afternoon (3:45) and it was a 25 minute wait. Thats saying something. On to the food...The smoked chicken wings are served whole, as they should be. They were excellent. On to the entree. A full rack of St. Louis Style Ribs with a side of brisket. Flavor was exceptional and on point. Very well seasoned and smoked to perfection, and the 4 house sauces compliment any palate exquisitely. Sides are plentiful, especially the mac and cheese. My only qualm is that the ribs were a little tough, which I can only attribute to being smoked, placed in the cooler, and reheated to order (which I understand). Atmosphere is unique in the sense that it provides the perfect backdrop to get your BBQ fix. Service is attentive and personable all the while informed on the product they serve, kindly offering several recommendations. It's not the kind of intimate date place, as it can get a little loud, but thats the way its supposed to be in a BBQ joint. In sum, I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good smokehouse. You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Michael J.

As you walk in there is a great decor theme of a country BBQ. The prices aren't too bad. The food is awesome, you can taste the smoke and the flavor. When having BBQ platters everything is great just watch out for the hopped brisket which is a little dry but other than that it is a ton of food and is great value!
(4)
Raymond S.

been here many times. referred many people here. always excellent. until now. the ribs smelled like a sewer. the chopped brisket was dry and smelled and tasted like it was smoked with burning tires. the sweet potato mash was just a sweet potato smashed up--no brown sugar, butter, anything. such an abrupt change for the worse that this place must have been sold or put in the hands of new managers. we wont be back, and I suspect many other long time fans wont either.
(2)
Amy P.

This place definitely has me wanting to come back for more! We don't get a lot of great restaurants out this way, so to have Bad Brads within 10 minutes driving distance is a definite bonus. All the meat here is smoked in house, and they also have a woodburning oven for flat bread pizzas. (They look amazing!) The day of my visit, my friend and I had great service! I loved the look of the interior of the place. The wood was amazing and you can tell there was some amazing craftsmanship here. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and helped us navigate our way through or first visit here. I ordered a sandwich, which was ok, but I will definitely just stick with ordering straight up meat next time. I'm just not a sandwich fan. My own fault. The sauces are good and the mustard sauce is really good and different. There are 5-6 different sauces to choose from, something for everyone. I ordered the mac and cheese as a side and it was just ok. But most restaurants never really have good mac and cheese anyway. They have a great selection of sides to choose from though, so many it's very hard to choose which to get. You can also get your fries with different spices on them as well! We also ordered the trio of salsas and guacamole for an appetizer, and we were shocked at how tasty the salsas were. Above the quality of many mexican restaurants I've been to. We didn't even finish the guac, we were just so stuck on these salsas. I was shocked at how delicious and different each salsa was. Sooo good! You have an array of smoked meats to choose from with many different options and the meat itself is pretty good. Not overly smoked, just a nice subtle smokey flavor. Overall menu selection is great. You can get salads, burgers, sandwiches, smoked meat, ribs, pretty much everything you may expect. I will have to try the ribs next time because I did see a worker in the back preparing and rubbing down the ribs with a dry rub which were no doubt headed for the smoker. They looked delish. Overall a great experience and I am definitely ready to try this place again!
(4)
Kris O.

Terrific BBQ. Great night out with the family. The wait can be a little long but worth it.
(5)
Jen G.

We are regular patrons of Bad Brad's in New Baltimore, and couldn't wait to see the new location. Went on opening day. Love the new location, it's bigger and the atmosphere is really great! They put so much into the detail, and the customer service is awesome, the manager always thanks us for coming in, and how everything has been. I tried the new wood fired pizza, it was spectacular! Looking forward to them opening the patio, and they should have their liquor license they said by early next week. Best BBQ in the "D"
(5)
Sam T.

Five stars all around for this place! Great service and food! It was our first time going and We got there a half hour before they closed and they sat us right down, served us right away. The atmosphere was amazing loved the things that were hanging on the wall. A must get would be their pulled pork it was to die for will def be going there a again!
(5)
Rich G.

OK. I'll admit it. I was excited when I heard that a second Bad Brad's BBQ was opening in Shelby off 23 Mile. The New Baltimore location always seemed crowded and small, and some distance from our home. So we tried to go -- on a Friday night. That was a mistake. Lines out the door waiting to taste their special brand of BBQ foods. Eventually tried again on a Sunday lunchtime. Wasn't crowded at all. That was a good start. We have intermittently gone on Sundays to get away from the long wait that can happen on a Friday or Saturday night. Myself, I liked the basic sandwich plates, which come with a variety of meat choices, homemade chips and a pickle. The buns appear to be homemade - haven't had anything like them anywhere else - and larger than usual. I have also tried their BBQ fajitas.Was kind of disappointed actually. I got a pile of chicken on a tray with five small bowls of fixins. Advise that if you get this, you ration those fixins. If you run out, they will charge you for more - including salsa (I HATE that when a restaurant does that!). Chicken was not barbecued or spiced - it was strictly up to you to make your own, using the sauces on the table. My wife tends to order the same Cobb salad every time. Only thing is, it has come out with a variety of items on the salad - in varying proportions - each and every time. No consistency in preparation. When asked, the waitstaff always tell us that it depends on who is in the kitchen. Training anyone? One other comment on salads. If you like a high meat and featured item ratio to lettuce, then these are your salads! There seems to be more stuff ON the salad than lettuce underneath. For many, this is a good thing. For dieters, not so much. I have also had the wood fired pizzas. They are top notch! I would highly recommend them. Cooked at 1000 deg for 2 minutes, they come out fabulous and tasty every time. As far as service goes, our glasses were always filled and we are always well tended to. Even when the restaurant is busy. So kudos to that. Are there better BBQ restaurants? Probably. Are they very local? Uh-uh. So this is likely the best experience for BBQ you'll get nearby.
(4)
Raffi E.

The ambience and setting is perfect and beautiful...that is all thats good about this place though. When I think of bbq, I think ribs, brisket, pulled pork, etc.; so with that said, I ordered a pick two and went with the brisket and sausage and added an extra 1/4 slab of ribs. My two sides were the mac and cheese and bbq chowder. My girlfriend ordered the campfire nachos. No flavor on any of my meats, and my sausage tasted like the chicken tortilla sausage I get from Costco. The mac and cheese was just okay. I understand that there are bbq sauces to add to the meats, but the meats should speak for themselves. The campfire nachos seemed like they were made with store bought chips and just baked with all of the ingredients. Too much cilantro was added to the nachos and they were hardly eaten. When a restaurant is bbq based, it needs to be able to stand out with the traditional bbq foods - otherwise, it shouldnt be a bbq place. Their bbq chowder was great, but thats it...their sweet tea and lemonade arent home made and thats a little disappointing, but no big deal....Maybe their sandwiches and other meals are great, but I wont be coming back to give them a shot. They have a long ways to go to become a Slows or Union Woodshop.
(2)
Randy T.

This is a must visit for anyone in the area. The BBQ here is like no other, the care and passion that goes into the food that comes out of the kitchen is amazing!! Bad Brad's offers a simple menu of BBQ goods as well as a generous selection of side items (the Mac and Cheese is one of my favorites). The pulled pork is amazing and the brisket is to die for. This will surely continue to rise as one of the metro areas best BBQ places. The wait can be an hour or more, so give yourself plenty of time when you arrive, but once you are seating the service is quick and painless. The staff was exceptional, despite being busy, we felt like we were the only customer. Refills came quick, the meal was served with little wait, and yet you never felt rushed either!! We will definitely return here and anyone who eats here will probably do the same!!
(5)
Meredith E.

The evening started with a rain storm... I was sitting on the deck on a cloudy, 75 degree evening. Then the misters started. Like a hot summer day at an amusement park, the misters purpose is to cool the area and per a nearby waitress, provide a natural bug repellant. Unlike being at an amusement park, I was trying to enjoy my beer and dinner while the misters soaked me for a solid 30 minutes. I was hoping for the restaurant to host a wet t-shirt contest, for I would surely win. After the misters, chunks of shingles kept falling off the roof and into our food. Then came the bugs. I left Bad Brads soaked with what looked like a case of the chicken pox with my arms, legs and face covered in bug bites. The waitress was very nice and laughed off the above events. When I ordered a beer she thought I wouldn't like, she kindly brought me a sample to try first. The waitress was right. The beer was not my cup of tea. As for the food... I enjoyed the shingle free bites of bbq pork and bacon pizza. My friend loved her burger with homemade bacon. It's good barbecue. I still think the New Baltimore location is a lot better. Bad Brads is one of the better restaurants in the area. But I recommend dining indoors.
(3)
Lindsay B.

Great food and the BEST corn bread! The pulled pork and ribs are amazing, along with their 3-2-1 sauce. Staff is friendly. Glad there's a great BBQ place somewhat nearby, that I don't have to drive Downtown to. Looking forward to the next visit!
(5)
Jay S.

Great bbq joint. Everything is top notch. Really like the brisket especially the chop sandwich. You can tell the food is homemade and quality. A real gem in shelby twp. 321 sauce is ridiculous!
(5)
Michael N.

Food and waitress were great. There were eight of us in our party. The waiter at the desk refused to seat the four of us till the rest of our party arrived. He was rude and offered no explanation for his refusal to seat us. Just said he wouldn't do it till everyone was there. I traveled from fifteen miles south of Detroit and was treated like this. I won't be back.
(3)
Robert C.

This is my favorite place to eat. Real BBQ and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. The atmosphere is great and the staff are always nice and friendly. "The Jimmy" is probably the best sandwich I have ever ate. There are a variety of sauces at the table and they are all equally great. There are some setbacks but even with that in mind I still give them a five. I wish the cornbread was sweet cornbread but that is just my preference. Also, when ordering carry-out, they have forgot to put the BBQ sauce in the bag. I take some blame in that for not checking the bag before I leave. I'd go back and get it but I drive thirty minutes to get it. In my opinion they are a notch above the "Union Woodshop."
(5)
Dylan S.

This place is always packed when I pass it, and after trying it for the first time I can really see why. The "Pig Candy" was quite possibly the best bacon i've ever had, perfect taste/texture/toughness. The fish and chips w/ salt and vinegar fries also did not disappoint; the fish was just as expected, but the fries which I thought would be too vinegar-y were not, the flavor was perfectly faint. The cornbeard surprised me when it had bell peppers in it, but it actually turned out to be my favorite part of the meal. Service was tops too!
(5)
Tony J.

Worst BBQ ever I had the ribs they were very dry and flavorless my wife had the pulled pork it was ok at best the sides were ok the service was ok there drinks were good but way over priced won't be coming back
(1)
Victoria A.

Everything we had was delish Ribs, Pig Candy, Chicken wings.. YUM. Love the potato salad with fresh dill! Cornbread is killer!!
(4)
Alicia K.

We were hungry for BBQ and in the area. The chopped beef brisket - awesome with their 3,2,1 sauce. The sliced brisket was slimy and fatty. The pulled pork was blah. Turkey was pretty good. The street tacos my husband says were awesome but I didn't like them. The cornbread is soooo damn good, as is their desert selection. Tortilla soup is nasty. Arnold Palmer was meh. The coke was good - I mean the perfect fountain coke for all you out there that hate when it's gross. I might go back, I might not. I don't like the run down look they are found for but hey whatever.
(3)
Katrina Z.

Dang! Their blue cheese dressing and kettle chips are da bomb.com !! In fact everything is amaze balls!!
(5)
Tim T.

One of the best BBQ places in Macomb County. The meat is tender, the sides are outstanding and everything is homemade. After being greeted in the parking lot by the aroma of the smoker, it's a short walk to the promised land. Not to get into a war over Slow's and every other BBQ joint in town, but in my opinion, the meat here is far better than anywhere else. As an FYI: the 3,2,1 sauce is what everyone raves about but the spicy sauce is the cat's ass.
(4)
Scott C.

Found this place on Yelp, so thank you Yelpers. We were in from out of town playing a football game on a Friday afternoon and needed a place to grab lunch. Bad Brad's BBQ is kind of out of the way, but was a great find. Love the out door patio and the decor of the restaurant inside. We ordered the platter with pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket. I forget the name of the sauce they recommended, but they make it themselves and it was excellent. We devoured everything they gave us and our family LOVED this place. Wish we had something like this close to where we live. In my opinion, this is the best BBQ place that I've eaten at in Michigan. I've I'm close to this area again and lunch/dinner time, it will definitely be on my radar to visit again!
(5)
Calvin D.

Very GOOD BBQ, if you live more than 30 minutes from Clarkston's Union Woodshop - I'd say Bad Brad's should be your new BBQ place First the service was great - they have very nice baby seats too, the drinks were refilled often, and everyone had a smile. Second the food was very good - i'd say the brisket was very near to great, and the ribs were soft and juicy. Stop reading and go eat some BBQ at Bad Brad's
(4)
Vickie S.

First time here. We stopped in yesterday, early afternoon for lunch. The food was good, especially the cornbread. Our daughter made us order extra (cornbread) to take home, lol. The beef brisket was spicy and delicious! Pulled Pork was also good. We didn't sample the chicken, but can only imagine how delicious it would be. Will try next time! :)
(4)
Kim S.

Best brisket I've ever had. Side dishes- get the Mac and cheese and or the french fries. Honestly. I crave this place. Always busy but worth it
(5)
Arthur H.

Bad Brad's was recommended to us by friends who told us of the quality of the BBQ. Overall, I would say the place was fairly average overall. Upon entering, the restaurant is pretty ordinary in appearance. It has a rustic kind of quality, with typical BBQ-esque type of atmosphere. Pictures of the BBQ centers of the universe on a map, a picture of a cow with the cuts, etc. We got there about 5:00 pm on New Year's eve and it was already getting very busy, and we had to wait about 10 minutes before being seated. The bar area can be used as a waiting area, but the entry way gets full fast with only a bench for waiting seating. They have the lighted buzzers for patrons, so you can wander a bit off the entry if you want. The seating area is very typical of a BBQ place, with some bench seating along the outer part of the restaurant, with tables in the center. Be mindful the place is rather small, despite looking pretty large on the outside. I think the bar area and the kitchen take up most of the space. Our booth was very large for the 4 of us, and they are all one size. I think that the booth might be able to seat 8 people snugly, 6 easily. The waitress provided decent service level, but was not very attentive once our food arrived. We started with some of the draft microbrews. Buyer beware here. They don't show the prices of the brews and they have two sizes - short and tall. The tall is basically a huge mason jar - maybe 20-24 oz., so be prepared for a bit of sticker shock. My "Captain Amazing" (I might be misquoting the name here) was $12 for the tall, which hit me hard once I saw the bill. Granted, I didn't ask for the price before ordering, so I'm warning you guys since I didn't get it in advance. My wife ordered a porter, which was $9 for the same size, so the price varies quite a bit based on what you order. I suggest that you ask for the price before you order so you don't get too shocked. (For comparison, my daughter ordered a Rum Runner, which was only $7) My beer was quite bitter with raspberry overtones, which would have been great without the bitterness. My wife really liked the porter though. For dinner, we ordered quite a few different things from a half-slab of St. Louis ribs, a 2-meat (brisket and pulled pork), a 3-meat (brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken), and a mac-and-cheese dinner. The brisket was too dry in our opinion, but had a nice smokey flavor. The pulled pork and chicken were very good in flavor. The ribs were very good too, nice and meaty with little fat. The mac-and-cheese was very nice as a main entree and a side order. Very cheesy. The sauces were very nice as well, with a decent variety. However, they didn't really have a good quality Carolina style vinegar based one. My recommendations are their 3-2-1, which has a sweet quality to it; or their "spicy", which is similar to the 321, but with a bit of a kick to it. The "spicier" (clever naming, huh?) is good, has some heat, but is not really too much different than the other two already mentioned. They also have a very nice mustard-based one, and a couple of others that are in bottles sitting on your table. For the four of us, we spent $97, without tip. For a BBQ place, I think this is expensive. But we did have drinks that were quite expensive, which increased our bill a lot. Without the drinks, we were at about $70 (adding 3 soft drinks would add another $9, I believe). So, let's say it worked out to about $20 per head with soft drinks. For metro Detroit though, finding good BBQ is a bit tough. If you are on the northeast side of Detroit, I would recommend them. I wouldn't recommend driving 20 miles, which is what we did, to get there. I am sure you can do just as well with something a bit more local that would be similar in quality to Bad Brad's. We live much closer to the Union Workshop in Clarkston and will be going back there instead of here.
(3)
Rich B.

Yeah this is the place. The minute you walk in the door and that smell hits you it's heaven . The decor is great fits perfectly with a BBQ joint.. The menu is filled with delicious ideas. I chose the two meat plate with brisket and chicken. Fantastic..but to me the star of the plate was the pit beans,they are fantastic, can really taste the smoke flavor The service was quick and friendly. Prices are on the higher side, but worth it.
(5)
Shannon S.

The smell hits you as soon as you walk in! Wonderful smokiness! I'm not a connoisseur of BBQ but this place is just plain GOOD! Started with an Old Fashioned, BB's version, it was really good...nice and sweet.. Had the loaded Uptown fries.. VERY TASTY! Half a slab of ribs with the mac & cheese and cole slaw. Loved the ribs, love the mac & cheese, the coleslaw was good, but it could have been creamier. Our service was really stand out! Danielle, our server, was friendly, upbeat, and knowledgeable. She made the experience more fun with her enthusiasm about how certain items were cooked, flavored, or prepared! I would definitely definitely go back!
(4)
Andrea B.

By far my favorite place for BBQ. Love to share the 4 meats platter. Boyfriend loves the mac and cheese and craft beers. Phil was our server on Friday night... best service we ever had! The manager said he was new... keep hiring servers like Phil!
(5)
Lyle M.

If you're going to pay $20 a person, drive to Clarkston and eat at The Woodshop. I've driven by Bad Brad's quite a few times and finally fell to their yuppy BBQ decor and attitudes. The sliced beef brisket was dry and lacking flavor. The pulled pork was barely smoked and becoming dry. The garlic mashed potatoes were over salted. The macaroni and cheese (which will cost an extra $1.50 when ordered as a side dish) was almost soupy. Overall, the service is fine. I hate to complain about fast service. However, my entire dinner was placed in front of me in under 3 minutes after ordering. I hadn't even removed my coat yet! Lastly, none of the sauces satisfied my palate! In fact, their "sweet", "spicy" and "321" all generally taste the same. They also have a spicy mustard and a sour BBQ sauce. The sauces have too many flavor notes. They're over done!
(2)
Kelly K.

I do NOT get they hype about this place. When we mentioned to the waitress that we were trying Bad Brad's out to compare to our other 2 faves (Woodshop and Slow's, obv) she got all defensive and told me there was no way we'd walk out of there not knowing Brad's was #1. Well...she was wrong. It's not that the food is bad, it's just not as good as Woodshop or Slow's. The pulled pork was "meh" with more fat than I care for, and the sauces were not up my alley at all. Either too sweet or too spicy. I like a nice middle-of-the-road sauce. The cornbread had jalopeno's which I wish they would have mentioned...I love me some sweet cornbread with honey! What I got was a spicy roll with some butter. The saving grace were the baked beans...they were actually pretty decent, with a nice sweet/smokey balance. Overall, I'd never go back to this place - it's too far away and it's just mediocre to me.
(2)
Kelly S.

Beyond delicious! I ordered the street tacos and selected the chopped brisket as the meat of choice. You get two tacos in a meal but I could only handle eating one because they are so HUGE! The shell they come in is incredibly tasty. They serve the tacos on two soft corn tortillas with the outer tortilla being grilled with cheese to make the shell crispy...genius. The meal comes with home-made nacho chips which were so good and crunchy. I don't like nacho chips in a bag at all but these were great. I also don't liked pickled vegetables but a small portion of pickled vegetables came with the meal and darn if they were delicious as well. I ordered a large side portion of baked beans so I could take some home and eat them later. I could seriously make a meal of only the baked beans which are loaded with meat, different beans and the best tasting sauce ever. Washed it all down with an icy cold bottle of Miller Genuine draft. What a meal!
(5)
Devourfoodman M.

Excellent ribs their sauces could use a little more variety. Their spicy sauce is very mild. When I see spicy I expect spicy.
(4)
Shelby H.

The first time we went it was for dinner and the wait was about an hour and half, so we left. The second time, we went on a Saturday around 3 PM and got seated right away. They had people waiting for tables by the time we left, which I think was 5 PM-ish. To start we ordered the gringas, which are like a BBQ version of a quesidilla. They were delicious! I ordered a dinner which came with your choice of two meats and two sides. I got pulled pork and pork sausage with cole slaw and mac and cheese. The meats were both delicious. The sausage tasted like it's made in-house but I'm not sure if that's the case. The mac and cheese was good, but Union Woodshop still have the best in my opinion. I was happy that the coleslaw side was large because some places just give you a small cup of it. The coleslaw was good; it tasted like it was made in-house and had a little bit a tangy bite to it without being overpowering. Dinners also come out with a tortilla instead of your typical corn bread, which I thought was a neat and different spin on BBQ. I also tried the Bad Brad's Special Margarita, which was good but not great. They only had about 3 mixed drinks on their menu and I wish they'd had more. They have a decent selection of beers, including some from Michigan. Next time I'd like to try their pizza as the selections looks very good.
(4)
Dennis L.

BBQ is truly one of my favorite foods. After hearing the buzz about Bad Brad's, I promised myself to pay a visit the next time I visited the Detroit area. I ended up choosing Bad Brad's for a birthday dinner with my wife and my parents. I started with a large local beer that was served in mason jar. That is always a great way to start a epic meal. For my entree, I ordered the two meat platter with pulled pork, brisket, Bad Brad's pit beans, and sweet potato mash. It was a ton of food, but I enjoyed every bit of it. The pulled pork was moist and flavorful and the brisket was cooked perfectly. The beans and sweet potato mash were both excellent! I also had the opportunity to try the pulled chicken and ribs. Both were great. Overall, I loved the food and atmosphere at Bad Brad's. The buzz is completely justified, and I will definitely return.
(5)
Francine S.

Took my Aunt who does not like BBQ and she had burger,and tryed the pulled pork and loved it.will come back again. Hope to return again soon. !!
(4)
Kimberley S.

pulled chicken sandwich is really good! ribs are amazing and meaty! cornbread is good service is great! and you must try there chips! wow!!! PS Not a great place to take a 1st date since its very messy, but if you like that kinda stuff more power to ya!
(4)
Deb E.

Went with a friend for first time- was pleasantly surprised it was as good as other reviews I've read. Friend had pulled pork sandwich- meat was plentiful & lean & the bun extremely fresh. I had the St Louis ribs-extremely tender. LOVED THE SPICY & 321 sauces! Fries were fresh and delicious (although I prefer shoestrings). Only complaint was restaurant was a tad cold (but it's Michigan) & beer wasn't icy cold (bottled).
(3)
Laura J.

Going downhill and fast. Yesterday was our third visit, and maybe our last. Our first visit was just after the Shelby location opened and got the liquor license(after an extended wait). We had been to the New Baltimore location a few times and wanted to try the pizza that everyone was raving about. The pizza was good, althought the crust was a little thinner than I would have liked. The Pig and Pineapple combination was good, and made it worth a fairly lengthy wait. The beer selection was fair, a plus for my husband, and they do offer samples. Liquor selection is good, a wide variety of whiskey to choose from, although they aren't very generous with their pours. Our second visit was a couple months later, to meet a friend who likes nearby. We had praised the pizza and she decided to meet us and try it. We had quite a lengthy wait again on our second visit, although we had expected one, on a Saturday night at 7:00. Four of us split 2 pizzas, a Pig and Pineapple and the meat combo one. Again the crust was too thin, almost to the point of no crust in the middle. Here is a hint: if you are going to make a pizza and load it with toppings don't make the crust so thin in the middle that the pizza falls apart when you try to pick up a slice. The service was slightly above average, not bad(but not great) considering how busy they were. But the pizza just failed to impress us with the flimsy crust. Yesterday was the most recent visit, We arrived at a good time, late lunch/early dinner(3:30) and we were seated right away. We decided to skip the pizza this time and went for the BBQ(after all isn't the BBQ the star of the place?). Meh, less than impressed, especially in comparison to the BBQ at Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak. I had the turkey sandwich(The Gobler) with smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, Pig Candy, and minus the mayo. Eh, turkey yes, smoked flavor, no so much. The turkey was tender and not dry but not much of a smoke flavor at all, Hubby had the pulled pork with coleslaw, and my daughter went for the pulled pork dinner. His sandwich was "OK", but no where near as good as the comparable offering from Lockhart's. He got an amber beer he liked after trying a sample. He ordered a pint but the waitress brought a quart. $11.50 for one beer, yeah, a little steep. My Jack and Coke had some Jack in it, just enough to give a hint of taste( barely a hint). There is something quite entertaining about the carry-out counter, but I'm not sure what? Most of the staff were clustered around the counter, but nobody was coming in to pick up any orders. That explains the sub-par service. Another hint for those in the food service industry: if a customer orders french fries, bring ketchup with the food and save yourself a second trip, and the customer a lengthy wait while the fries get cold. Oh and by the way, BBQ goes with sports(actually anything goes with sports to me). One TV tucked away in a corner behind the bar and in the back of the restaurtant near the carry-out counter is not the best idea or best location for a TV. Lucky for me the Tigers game had been cancelled due to weather, or I would have been rather annoyed by one TV partially blocked by some funky looking metal frame and mesh decorations along the row of booth seats. What's up with that? And that raised metal edge on the tables? Uncomfortable for most people and painful for me, with a tender wrist after a recent surgery. Why the raised edge? Overall Bad Brad's isn't that bad, but not that great, either. Food is fair, service can be hit or miss(even when they aren't really busy). I get the impression they are trying to copy Lockhart's, but just not quite cutting it. The decor is similar, a little more "slicked up" but when I got out for dinner, I'm more concerned with the taste of the food and the service, than I am with the decor. Make it functional, and decent looking and focus your efforts on food and service first, please. And why is the carry-out counter at the back of the place? The customers have to walk to the back, while dodging the servers and the customers, when there is more than enough room to have the pick-up area near the front door, easier for everyone involved. Brad Tegan is doing a lot of expanding, but having some growing pains along the way. With three BBQ locations and the new Three Blind Mice in Mt. Clemens, I think he needs to review his offerings and employee's(I've heard the service at Three Blind Mice, leaves a lot to be desired). He doesn't seem to be very concerned over complaints from other reviews I've read, but hey, as long as the money is rolling in, he doesn't seem to care. For my buck, and my taste buds, I think I'll pass on going out of my way to just average offerings. Sorry Brad.
(2)
Bill B.

We were hungry for BBQ and I searched for BBQ in Shelby Twp. and Brads came up first. Went on a Saturday afternoon and found the parking lot full, a good sign. We were able to get seated immediately. There was a wait for outside. The ribs are awesome. They're prepared with a rub and slow cooked without being bathed in BBQ sauce. You put your own sauce on at your table. The beams are very good. My wife had the chicken breast and it was very good with light seasoning. Their selection of craft beer is very good. The service was good and considering it was a Sarurday evening our food came promptly. We were fans of Famous Dave's BBQ but have found a tasty replacement. The only thing lacking is a Wash & Dry or a damp finger towel to clean up after.
(5)
Karen C.

Bad Brad's Shelby Twp. is great! Best & only barbecue around this area. The restaurant is very spacious compared to the New Baltimore restaurant. Food is the best. Try the cornbread & mac & cheese--excellent! All the meats are great--try the 3-2-1 sauce.
(5)
Pete D.

Ok this is a tuff act to follow, the room is a joy to hang in. I like the food which I don't normal have a hard time doing. Growing up in the south BBQ is a staple. And I have to say how much I have missed "good" BBQ now there are two great place I have found that sever a fairly true southern BBQ. Price wise they get a good price for a good product. Not everything it great buy everything is good. The patio is the kinda place you would love to have in your own back yard. You will find allot to like there from the staff to the drinks. I like the BBQ but that is as personal as music to politics and everyone will taste for them self. Go have some fun and you will.
(4)
Big P.

Being from Texas, there aren't many places that get it right for me. I've been to them all and Bad Brad's is that place. The Brisket and ribs are Phenomenal! Slow's in Detroit I will NEVER visit! Their sides and desserts just looks gross! Get Big Red soda Bad Brad's! That will be AWESOME!!
(5)
Annalisa B.

One of my very favorite spots in the US for BBQ. The sauces, sides and service are top notch and the brisket, ribs and pulle pork rivals what I have had in Austin, TX. my favorite is the pulled pork. the 3-2-1 and mustard sauces are really delicious. Friends say the nachos and pizza are quite good - they are chock full of delicious gluten, so I cannot partake..But I can enjoy gluten free beers in mason jars, a plethora of gluten free options and a really kid friendly place Go with a party of 4 people and get the "big pig gig" it's a platter of just about every meat they offer for $20 / person. Great deal! Slowes is always a great stop, and what it has done for Detroit, no one can deny. But Bad Brads certainly gives slowes a run for the money.. did i say run? forget run - you just ate bbq. a slow, sloppy crawl as you are addled and rendered useless from eating your weight in delicious, delicious bbq.
(4)
Doug A.

Great BBQ. This is about as close to Texas as you're gonna find in MI. Great sweet tea too!
(5)
Tony O.

Bad Brad's is a personal favorite of mine. They have great BBQ food and everything that I have tried has been excellent. The sauces are also very good! The pulled pork nachos are unbelievable! They use fresh made tortilla strips, their pulled pork, smoked bacon and other excellent toppings. I am also a big fan of their taco dinner. They let you select your meat and then select you "fix-ins" from a big list of options I personally love their smoked jalepenos. Overall, I crave Bad Brad's and have found it hard to beat in the Detroit area.
(5)
Kathi M.

As a born and raised Texan I am so excited to finally have a BBQ place in the metro Detroit area that is as good as (if not, better than) what I can get back home! Went here for dinner with friends 3 weeks ago and am hooked! We had the family style option ($20 per person for 4 or more people) which gave us all the different meats and 5 different sides to share. We had the following: - Brisket -Pulled Chicken - Pulled Pork -Sausage -Ribs -double smoked brisket (similar to burnt ends) While all the meats were yummy, our favorite was the double-smoked brisket. Nice, smoky flavor and perfect char. Sides: -homemade pickles -cole slaw -baked beans -mac & cheese -sweet potato mash All the sides were good, but the mac & cheese and baked beans were the best! The mac & cheese was really flavorful (thanks to the variety of cheeses included) and had a great crust (which I think included breadcrumbs). The baked beans were very flavorful and had chunks of meat (not sure if it was brisket and/or pork, but it really added to the flavor). We split the BBQ chicken nachos as an appetizer - they're cooked in the wood-fired pizza oven and were amazing! ORDER them! I've eaten BBQ around town at other places that get good reviews (most notably Slow's and Lockhart's) and always thought they were over-rated. This is coming from a Texan BBQ snob, I guess, but Bad Brad's finally hit the nail on the head. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was the fact that they don't do reservations or call-ahead seating. WE waited for over an hour for our table on a Thursday night, after 7pm. Not unreasonable for a weekend, but for a weeknight, I would've been much happier if I'd been able to call ahead.
(4)
Eddie K.

Unbelievable food, atmosphere and service! The sandwiches are amazing as well as the burgers! There is not a single mediocre thing on the menu. The pizza is by far the best I have had to date and I have tried 4 different ones so far. If you like beer... Any kind of beer! They have everything from the nostalgic Schlitz and Blatz to the hand crafted Arbor Brewing Mackinac Island Fudge Stout (which was on tap!!!!!). I can not speak more highly of this restaurant or it's sister location in New Baltimore. Awesome place!
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Tom L.

Yeah...I'm a fan. Yes...I'm sorry it took me this long to get there. Yes...I'll be back. BBQ is something that I love...and I mean love. That delicious smokey taste in the meet, the selection of sauces to accent the flavors of beef, pork and chicken, and the myriad sides that often accompany said meat-splosion that make the mouth water and bring the senses to life! This place did all of the above. On all accounts, I thought the food, the ambiance and the service were great. I will admit that this is based off a first visit and will require numerous sampling to hone my message of love for meat-topia in general, but take one was a good one. There for lunch, I enjoyed the Pick 3 having the Mickey (Brisket, cole slaw and swiss) and the cornbread and mac and cheese as sides. We also started with red and green salsa and guacamole which was pretty damn good. The hot salsa was wonderful and guac was buttery delicious. But...I digress. The meat portion and sides arrived and my companion had ordered the pulled pork...so, there was some swapping. Both were delicious! The brisket immediately hit you with a taste of smoke that was out of this world. It was tender, juicy and so very well seasoned and smoked. It didn't need any sauces added, but as I like BBQ sauce, I tried all of them. My favorite was the sweet, which had a tangy apple smoked flavor to it, but all were delicious. The lunch portions were substantial but not overwhelming, which was nice...but, I look forward to going back to dinner there...and being overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong...I didn't feel short changed. The pork was ridiculously good as well! I was torn between my choice and glad I was able to sample. Again, trying without sauce...the flavor was phenomenal. The sides were good as well. I'll be honest, the Mac and Cheese was good, but was a let down after reading a few reviews. I really thought it was going to be life changing...but alas, it was just good (not a bad thing...just not mind-blowing). The upside to the Mac and Cheese was that it wasn't processed cheese but delicious cheddar and herbs...but wasn't the best BBQ joint Mac and Cheese in the metro area. The side that didn't let down was the cornbread. It was moist and was a wonderful blend of sweet corn and savory (and spicy) peppers. Fantastic...I'd like a dozen (a day!)....it was great. I was told the beans were out of this world...something to look forward to. The PiÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance was the dessert...in this case, the Peanut Butter Blondie. I was eye-balling this while waiting for my friend to arrive, but was given a not-so-necessary hard sell by the waitress who confided that she ate it as a meal the day before. Holy hells...it was meal worth. There must have been a small container of peanut butter in this...from the peanut butter cups in the blondie (which is the size of a small baby's head) to the peanut butter sauce on the plate...to the salty peanut brittle the ice cream is rolled in...I'll say it again, holy hells this was good. Thank you sir...I'll have another, though doing so might cause an immediate coronary event. Make sure there's someone to share. I'm not a bashful eater, and I couldn't finish it. So...let's sum this up. Meat candy for a meal. Delicious sides. Real candy for desserts. This was a great experience. I'll be back...and probably sooner than my doctor would like. As there are menu items I've not tried...and I'm up to the task. If you're within 15 - 20 miles of this place...get there. It's great. A quick note...though they don't yet have their liquor license, they do have a nice selection of delicious beers. Ours was a working lunch...so, imbibe I couldn't...I'll be back.
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April J.

No reservations, no call a heads, so belly up to the bar and wait for the buzzer to light up and vibrate cause your in for a treat. The anticipation of watching all the delicious food go by and smelling the glorious smokey meat makes the food taste even yummier. The beer selection is pretty stellar as well. Bad Brad's BBQ has finally arrived to Shelby Township and boy does Brad deliver. Went with a group of friends so we all ordered the sampler menu and got to try basically all the meats and choose 4 sides. Of course we got the coleslaw, mac and cheese, corn bread and beans. Awesome! The meat was cooked perfectly and I still can't decide what I liked best. Slather one of their 3 homemade BBQ sauces on top and you'll never want to leave the table. The ambiance and service was also rave worthy. The place is decorated so cool you'll hardly believe your in Shelby. Rustic, yet at the same time trendy and modern. Good job Bad Brad, Good job...
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Dan O.

The number 1 fear I have when smaller restaurants open a second location, is that the consistency of the food. This location is just as good if not better than the original! Large space with loads of seating means shorter waits. We also got our meal in under 5 mins! Also tried out the pizza this time. Nice thin crispy crust on our sausage and pepper pizza. Great ingredients make this a tasty pizza! Also less high tops ;) yay!!! The wait staff was super nice and helpful as always. I'm closer to this one, so I'm sure this will be a weekly destination now! P.S. I'm addicted to this corn bread!
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David C.

Pros Family friendly til about 830 pm Has a kids menu Its good food at a good price with good portion size What the suburbs needed for bbq Safer and better price than slows in detroit Cons Its NOT a replacement for slows or even close Wait is 30-45 min regardless if the day No call ahead or advanced seating process
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Kevin W.

Not much to say about this place other then............. best BBQ/ food EVER!!! triple double winner... you will see this place on national Tv food stations one day.... AWESOME food, great prices, good environment, UNIQUE.... puts famous dave to shame...bla!!,,
(5)
Jim W.

It was very good and I will return. I am from Kansas City and it`s not KC but darn good!
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Alex T.

Bad Brad's is passable for BBQ in the MI area. Packed and busy on a Saturday night is a good thing. The menu was easy to navigate and the food came quickly (when ordered, we were told an hour to hour and half wait time, but only waited 30 minutes). It didn't seem like a lot of food at the time, but the food really does fill you up.
(3)
Joseph I.

Not only is the food great they have 16 rotating taps of craft beers from all over the US and of course a nice selection of michigan craft beers. My personal favorite food is the chicken nachos with everyone's favorite 321 sauce
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Jennifer H.

I really, really like this place. I've been 4 or 5 times and have always left fat and happy. Let's start with the meat platters. My first go at Bad Brads I got a 2 meat platter which consisted of pulled chicken and chopped brisket. I loved the chicken. It was moist and tender and very good. I smother everything in 321 sauce because it's pretty much crack to me and I can't get enough. I wasn't too into the brisket mainly because it was way too smokey for my taste. If I do the platter now I usually do a 1 meat with chicken or pork. It's a ton of food. The pork is just as good and not fatty at all. I've gotten the ribs once and again too smokey for me. It's a dry rub which I've discovered I'm not a fan of. I like me some sticky icky BBQ ribs. Not horrible though, just not my thing. Recently I decided to try the minis. I got the hammer, the chop w/ chicken and a pork taco. All were very good. I love the pickle and coleslaw on the hammer. The taco was flippin amazing though. I figured it would be tasty but it was damn delicious!! I am insanely picky when it comes to guac and theirs was 5 stars. Very fresh and very good. The taco just had great fresh flavor and I can't wait to have it again!! Let's talk sides. Their sides come in great portions and I've pretty much liked all the ones I've tried. My favorites are definitely the collard greens and sweet potato mash. Man, these are good!! The collards are smokey with a bit of kick. Maybe a tad too salty but that won't keep me from them. My husband loves the mac and cheese which is also tasty. The beans are good as well. Cornbread is also great. The pickles are a waste only because their are better sides. I do love the vinegary pickles though. The coleslaw is alright and I had higher expectations for the cheesy grits. Still pretty tasty though. This is a great place. It can get crowded quick so go early or plan to wait. It's also a bit loud at times but the overall atmosphere is good. Love the decor too!!!
(5)
James B.

Just opened recently in Shelby Township. Have been open in New Baltimore for about 3 yrs. Owners seemed to want to take their time rather than expand too fast. Food was excellent. Atmosphere is very nice. Dining area is large. Has very nice outdoor patio with misters for cooling. Liquor license is in progress (expected week of July 16th). Owner was onsite the day we were there and seemed very interested in customer experience and maintaining high quality of food & service. Favorite BBQ restaurant in Detroit area (and maybe beyond).
(5)
Dan D.

Very good local BBQ. Most times it is challenging to get a table quickly but food and service none the less.
(4)
Jordan M.

Great food the last couple times I've been here but this last visit was the worst table management I've ever experienced at a restaurant, when I asked why the last five parties of my same size where seated before my party I was just given attitude. Update- I was able to speak with a manager and they made it right for us, thank you.
(4)
Tyler E.

Awesome BBQ place. Great selection and staff. It's a bit on the pricy side but worth it every now and then. Pulled pork is superb
(5)

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Address : 6525 23 Mile Rd
Shelby Township, MI, 48316
Phone (586) 254-7010
Website https://www.badbradsbbq.net/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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6525 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI, 48316

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