Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top BBQs Around Lansing

Mar 22, 2024

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1 Meat BBQ

2023 Winner

1224 Turner Road
Lansing, MI 48906

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What the Business Says: Okay, it wasn’t that long ago and not that far away. It was a period of unrest as there was a need for some spectacular BBQ in Lansing. Pitmaster Sean Johnson liked to make delicious barbeque on the weekends for his family and friends and decided he needed to share his marvelous eats with the good people of Lansing. He started with a 30 seat restaurant and added a bar the next year. Tate Skiba was one of the first employees that joined the team and he shares Sean’s passion for eclectic eats and barbeque meats.

"They have the best prices and their food is always good."

"Good BBQ, great portions, solid sauces."

"Best BBQ in town! Chef's kiss!"

"Amazing, fresh food!"

"Amazing smoked meats!"

— Why Locals Say Meat BBQ is a 2023 Best BBQ winner!

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2 Saddleback BBQ REO Town

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best BBQ
- 2023 Top 5 Most Trustworthy Business

1147 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910

What the Business Says: Saddleback BBQ is Lansing, Michigan’s premier craft BBQ joint. We feature authentic Southern BBQ with a unique Midwestern flair. We smoke all of our meats on site in our multiple reverse-flow, wood-fed smokers. We use a mixture of hardwoods sourced from the mid-Michigan area, which includes, Apple, Cherry, and Hickory. Our first restaurant location opened in REO Town, Lansing, Michigan on June 9, 2015. September of 2017, we opened second location in Okemos, Michigan. December of 2021, we rolled out our first non-BBQ restaurant, a Pizzeria, Slice by Saddleback!

"Love Saddleback!"

"Best BBQ"

"Good food for good prices"

"Always fresh and delicious. Plus, super friendly staff"

"Best BBQ in Lansing. I tried all of them and Saddleback is the best and their work in the community is off the charts"

— Why Locals Say Saddleback BBQ REO Town is a 2023 Best BBQ winner!

3 The Smoke N' Pig BBQ

2023 Runner Up

908 Elmwood Road
Lansing, MI 48917

What the Business Says: A strong work ethic and a focused determination are a part of Gabe’s character. Having always had a strong desire to open his own business, in the spring of 2016, he decided to follow his dream and give it his best shot. With the love and support of a close-knit family and a few close friends, The Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ was born.

4 Capital City BBQ

2023 Top 5

1026 West Saginaw Street
Lansing, MI 48915

What the Business Says: Capital City BBQ is a unique restaurant providing traditional barbaque as well as Vietnamese!

"I am NEVER disappointed when I come get food here. The owner is so sweet and makes some amazing food!"

"The most amazing brisket!"

"Everything she makes is so delicious!"

"Excellent fusion"

— Why Locals Say Capital City BBQ is a 2023 Best BBQ winner!

5 Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Runner Up Best Place to Shoot Pool
- 2023 Top 5 Best BBQ

2440 Cedar Street
Holt, MI 48842

What the Business Says: Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ was started by two friends that grew into family. Both of us have had our time in and out of the food service industry and have always maintained a passion for it. The time has come to turn our hobby and passion of true smoked BBQ into our way of life.

"Yum. Gotta try it, hands down a great place to eat."

"The sides! The smoked turkey!"

"Love their food, wish they still had drive through 😔"

— Why Locals Say Gravity Smokehouse Brew & Que is a 2023 Best BBQ winner!

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