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Slows Bar BQ

2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
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Ranked #6 of 554 restaurants in Detroit
Price range: $7 - $25
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

This place is excellent! Great people, great atmosphere, great food! Try thr yard bird......its delicious!

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Troy, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

My girlfriends rave about Slows, one is there right now, they routinely drive downtown from Grosse Pointe and LOVE it. I work downtown so never want to go, but Saturday afternoon about 3pm we went. The neighborhood sucks, we paid $3 to be in the "secure" lot, across from the passed out homeless in Roosevelt park, and across from the... More

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ALLEN PARK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Okay so i Love BBQ any day , my husband and I love to cook bbq and try new places. We have been to several places around Detroit but never made it to Slow's, so we finally tried it OMG AMAZING i had the ribs and my husband had the Sampler platter with it all. Was fantastic the wait they... More

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Hanover, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This place has the best mac and cheese that i have ever had from a restaurant. VERY CHEESEY and cooked and served to you in a small casserole dish. Ok the BBQ was good too. Had a sandwich with ham, pulled pork and applewood smoked bacon. Pig is good eatin'!!!! Good food and great atmosphere. The sauces are good too.... More

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Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States
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4 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Although we were there last October, it still sits fresh in our memory! The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. The food was excellent, with all 5 of us having something different, so that we could sample a range. Even the resident "never happy" among us, had no complaints about here. Plus, and a big plus, the Tigers were in... More

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Detroit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Good barbeque ribs, macaroni and cheese and baked beans. The wings are the best though. The salads and desserts are pretty good too.

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The mac and cheese is the best I've had. Cheesy and a bit of spicy. The atmosphere feels right. My hubby loves the pork. The beer list great. The only thing I don't like is the waits. I've heard they've expanded since we've been there last so hopefully that is better. We just try to get there early.

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Livonia, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Like other reviewers have said, plan on a wait no matter when you go. As usual, in the fair city of Detroit, the parking is terrible, and you can almost bet on getting a ticket. That aside, I really liked this place and the atmosphere. The sauces on the table are a nice touch, something for everyone. The only time... More

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Muskegon, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Slows Bar BQ was amwazing!!! The food was perfect! I loved the fact that the BBQ sauces were on the table so you could try mutliple ones during one visit. The place was packed when we arrived and we had to wait close to an hour for our table. Trust me- it was well worth the wait! Can't wait to... More

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Tecumseh, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The food was very good! I ordered the dish that had a little of every meat: brisket, ribs and chicken. The brisket was just a tad bit dry for my taste. The chicken was very good but the ribs were really good! They really had that smokey smell and taste. ( Just to let you know, all the ribs come... More

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