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Best BBQ Restaurants in Grand Rapids

4 bbq restaurants in Grand Rapids

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Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats

The steak burger at Too Tall's runs $9 and reviewers put it in the same breath as Five Guys. It's a counter-service ice cream stand on Coit, with pistachio soft serve and banana splits alongside weekend BBQ and brisket. Picnic tables outside, buzzer for your burger order, and prices that still make sense.

Sweet Racks Smokin' Butts BBQ

★ 4.7(199)

The pork ribs and brisket are the draw at this Grandville BBQ spot, with reviewers consistently calling out the smoke flavor and sauce. Sides get real attention here. The potato salad has its own fans, the smoked beans land, and portions run generous. About 40 seats, a mix of high tops and regular tables, with a counter up front.

Kitchen 67

★ 4.4(2,618)· $$

The "Bird in Hand" sandwich, a beer-battered chicken on a base of $13 with chips, is the move here. Add the Dirty Bird buffalo ranch sauce and crispy bacon for a dollar more. The Zuckerburger and white chicken chili also turn up in reviews, and Michigan-sourced ingredients show up across the menu.

Chicago Beef Joint

★ 4.3(575)· $$

The Italian beef sandwich dipped in au jus is the draw here, and regulars order it with hot giardiniera on the king fries. A lifelong Chicagoan called the Maxwell Polish and Chicago dog as authentic as you can get. Wednesday bluegrass jam nights bring a full bar and live music into the mix.

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4 BBQ restaurants in Grand Rapids appear in this guide. Average diner rating across listed BBQ spots is 4.5 out of 5.

Featured: Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats · Sweet Racks Smokin' Butts BBQ · Kitchen 67

Frequently asked questions

What are the best BBQ restaurants in Grand Rapids?

Our top editorial picks for BBQ in Grand Rapids are Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats, Sweet Racks Smokin' Butts BBQ, and Kitchen 67. Rankings consider review quality, popularity, and recent diner activity.

How many BBQ restaurants does this guide cover in Grand Rapids?

4 BBQ restaurants in Grand Rapids are listed in The Grand Rapids Restaurant Guide.

Are most BBQ restaurants in Grand Rapids casual or upscale?

Of the listed BBQ restaurants, 0 are budget-friendly, 2 are mid-priced, and 0 are upscale.