BBQ restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI offer distinct choices: Southern-style smoked meats and sides at Satchel’s BBQ, Asian-fusion bowls and sandwiches at Ricewood, and house-smoked barbecue with local craft beer at GRUB BBQ. Ricewood has the highest Google rating of the three, at 4.8 stars from 741 reviews. Satchel’s follows at 4.6 stars with the largest review count, 1,500, while GRUB BBQ has 3.8 stars from six reviews.
At 3035 Washtenaw Ave, Satchel’s serves lunch and dinner with counter service, takeout, delivery, and catering. Reviewers highlight pulled pork, mac and cheese, collard greens, and Satchel’s Stew. Its 11 a.m.–8 p.m. hours run Tuesday through Sunday, making it the Sunday option among these three restaurants.
Ricewood, at 1928 Packard St, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Its market-based counter has indoor and outdoor seating, vegetarian offerings, beer, and wine. Reviewers repeatedly praise the brisket, including the brisket bowl.
For a later dinner, GRUB BBQ at 3500 S State St stays open until 10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with service beginning at 4 p.m. Its house-smoked meats, bar, and takeout service distinguish it from the two earlier-closing counters.
4.6(1,500)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1500 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Satchel's BBQ at 3035 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, MI serves smoked meats and Southern-style sides in a casual, down-home setting. The menu centers on barbecue and comfort food, with lunch, dinner and dessert available. Counter service, rather than table service, shapes the dining format, and reservations are not accepted. The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner and is also suited to solo diners looking for a quick bite.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with catering. The atmosphere is described as quiet and casual, and the restaurant welcomes children, families and groups while also drawing students and tourists. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Parking options include free lot and street parking, as well as paid lot parking. Satchel's BBQ has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,500 reviews.
4.8(741)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 741 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Ricewood is a market-based BBQ counter at 1928 Packard St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving bowls and sandwiches with Asian fusion flavors. The setting is casual, with indoor and outdoor seating and counter service rather than table service. Lunch is a popular use for the restaurant, which is also suited to solo diners and groups and draws students. Fast service and comfort food are among its listed features, and vegetarian options are available alongside beer, wine, and other alcohol.
Diners can eat on site or order takeout; Ricewood also offers catering, but not delivery or reservations. Dogs are welcome outside, and high chairs are available. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Listed parking options include both free and paid street and lot parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments are accepted. Ricewood has a Google rating of 4.8 from 741 reviews.
3.8(6)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
GRUB BBQ is a barbecue restaurant at 3500 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI, with house-smoked meats at the center of its offering. Relish’s description presents Grub BBQ as the work of its executive chef and pairs the barbecue with an entirely local craft beer selection. The restaurant serves alcohol and has an on-site bar, with lunch and dinner available for dine-in or takeout.
The setting is casual, and the listed offerings include comfort food and quick bites. Fast service, lunch, dinner, and solo dining are among its noted attributes. Practical amenities include free street parking, Wi-Fi, and restrooms, and debit cards are accepted. Dogs are allowed outside. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. Reservations are not accepted. Its Google rating is 3.8 out of 5, based on six reviews—a small review sample.
