My husband and I started going to Larks regularly again about 2 months ago, even ordering through DoorDash occasionally. They have definitely been back on their barbecue game and their food reminds me of my childhood, when my brother would request ribs from here every year for his birthday. I am obsessed currently with their pulled pork sandwich, macaroni & cheese, and potato salad. I truly love Larks food and will continue coming here as long as they stick around. read more

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For the price point it wasn't bad at all . Would be a 3.5 stars. Got the ribs and dark dinner combo. Didn't know it was covered in bbq sauce which I didn't like. I would Get bbq sauce on the side . The bbq sauce is tangy. Would come back for the price and trip the tips and dark chicken combo. Got the food fast. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Ribs and Chicken Dark combo - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Our second time to Lark's Bar-B-Que was just as delightful as our first visit a couple of years ago. The service is friendly and inviting; the environment is laid back and simple, and the food is mouthwatering - packed with freshness and flavors! On our most recent visit, we had a large group; however, they ensured our food came out together and double checked to make sure everything we ordered was included - true hospitality! I ordered the Full Slab of Ribs, with a side of Mac & Cheese, Greens and French Fries. The rib meat was falling off the bones and had the perfect amount of BBQ sauce. The Mac & Cheese was cheesy and creamy; the greens were well cooked and seasoned, and the fries were done just right! I don't have a single negative thing to say about Lark's and encourage anyone in the area to stop by and check them out! Can't wait for future visits!! read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Full Slab of Ribs, Mac & Cheese and Greens. - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Food was good. Service was good. Ambiance was cool -- maybe a former gas station or auto service center? I like that they were open at 11am on a weekday. I had the brisket. Took a little bit longer than expected to get our food, but not terribly long. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Tables and seating area - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

I love Lark's. I've been going to Lark's since 2000 when they used to be in that old gas station up Main Street a ways. Back in the day when you ordered your order was received slabs of meat cane out of a window and were ferociously chopped up with a meat clever. I miss that experience, but none the less their BBQ is top notch. Always on point. I have learned to order my BBQ with the sauce on the side SOS. That's a personal preference. Their sauce is amazing not too sweet, no too sour and with a little kick at the end. Love it! I just like to taste the meat and I think they do a jerk rub on the chicken, but I've never asked. I always call when I'm on my way so I can come in and pay and eat. Which suits me just fine. The picture below is of their Combo with Rib Tips & Dark Meat Chicken. Amazing one of my favorite meals in SWMI. If you have not been? Give them a shot. They are part of the foundation and soul of Benton Harbor and it shows in their delicious food. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Rib Tip & Dark Meat Chicken Combo *** w/ Sauce on Side - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Had stopped in to order food before the snow storm on my way home to south haven. Ordered the rib feast and chicken platter. Plus a couple extra sides. Order came up to about 70 bucks. I waited and was done. Bags were handed to me and I left. Got home and was missing the chicken meal and the two extra sides were single 1 1/2 ounce portions. For the price I paid I was expecting alitttle more since baked beans done cost that much to buy. The missing chicken was a disappointment but when I tried to call and ask if I could get a refund or the chicken there was no answer. I tried for two days and nothing. I was not about to travel back there after the storm for the chicken. Just wish they had the professionalism to answer calls or be able to take a message. read more

Awesome BBQ ribs and catfish. First time here at another's recommendation and I will return and recommend. This is true wood smoked meat. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Catfish, fries, slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

First time here and I guess I should have ask question but didn't. I usually order beef brisket at BQ places because they put the BQ sauce on the side where everything is basted in sauce. I order the large order of beef brisket to share with my boyfriend. When I got home 20 minutes later and opened the container, I was so disappointed but it was my fault. I'm diabetic and the meat was swimming in sauce. I'm sure my pound of brisket was 14 ounces of brisket and 2 ounces of sauce. Everywhere I have ever order it, the brisket is fall apart tender and they ask me about what kind of sauce I wanted but this was not tender and my boyfriend didn't want it either. Total waste of my money. read more

Good amount of food for the price. It does take a minute for food to come out, but that just means it's fresh. Wish there were more options for dinners (meat with sides included), but I can't complain. The facility was very clean. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Chicken White Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Seemed to be one of the few resturants opened in downtown area on a Friday night. The restaruant was interesting. You go in, order first, then find a seat. There are not waiters. So towards the end of the meal we realized there are no waiters, so we had to go up and ask for a refill of water and was not sure what to do with our trays. Pretty pricey menu for quanitty and quality of food. Got the large pulled chicken, ~$10 for bowl of chicken, sauce, and a side. Also got 2 corn breads. The chicken was very dry, probably would not get it again. The corn bread was very very dry, would not recommend getting it, but there are other breads and sides you could try that looked and sounded better. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Best sauce And smoked ribs and rib tips. I have heard there are other food is good also. When you get that smoky food, barbecue flavor stuck in your head, stop by Lark's and grub some tips read more

Still a great lace for jerk chicken. Been eating here for 30 years almost. Take a drive.

The first taste of that pulled chicken sandwich was fantastic! Juicy, tangy, so flavorful. Not to mention very hospitable staff. This spot is open for business during Covid and there is dine-in available. Just to prove how good this place is, there were people in line or picking up food the entire time we were eating. Their menu has a good variety of sides, sandwiches, and platters and their prices were very reasonable. Really enjoyed and would highly recommend!. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Pulled Chicken Sandwich with Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Written by my ten year old daughter: I had a pleasant experience here! The Mac and Cheese I had was a tad bland, but overall the staff was very very nice, the place was clean, and I tried some cheese fries and they were pretty good! It was a good place overall, and I was satisfied with the experience. I can recommend this place to any BBQ lover. We live in Chicago and I love BBQ. I had the rib tips. They were great. We will be back. read more

All I can say is 10/10!!! The food was amazing and the service was even better. The fish and brisket sandwiches were delicious and crispy. The fries and corn nuggets were hot and fresh. The brisket sandwich was saucy and well seasoned. The catfish burger is to die for and fried very well! I will definitely be back again! read more

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Lunch run for a group. Called ahead and order was ready as quickly as they said. Greeted at the door graciously by the owner who's wife makes amazing desserts! Group loved the rib tips which were cooked to perfection! Definitely a repeat lunch with run. read more

Although the workers were friendly, the food was not up to par. I ordered a small brisket (unbelievably dry. It was smothered in barbecue sauce. I don't know if it helped/made it worse) and Lark's Rib Tips (very tough. I had to wrench it out of my mouth.) A friend ordered ribs, gumbo (decent) and something else. Boy ordered a shrimp po' boy sandwich. The shrimp were so small. About the size of a quarter. Disappointed in the quality of the food, but I liked the atmosphere and customer service. read more

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Great rib tips, nice and clean food was fresh and hot. Very nice people to do business with. Stop there at least 2 times a month

I come to Lark's from a long time, since they use to have a car wash together with the BBQ. the ribs are my favorites and I normally do not change too much. Lastime we ordered the corn nuggets (I messed because I'd mean corn bread) but I really like them. I felt a little expensive but probably due to inflation. read more

Great ribs, rib tips and catfish. However that is all overwhemed by the high prices, and the owner being a rude jerk! I will never give him a cent again. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. I got the dark meat chicken with a side of greens. It was more than I could eat and almost too good to share. I'll go back when we are in the area. read more

Great BBQ. Brisket and tips are perfectly prepared. Perch surprisingly excellent. Fresh. Hot. Full flavor and smoke. Staff were friendly and helpful. We'll be back. read more

First trip there. I felt it was going to be good when I pulled in parking lot and there are stacks of wood on Big rack ... yum! Good start. It's clean, beautifully decorated and judging by the number of people working they take food prep seriously!! I was there for lunch and didn't want anything too heavy so I just got the Black Bean burger. It was reasonably priced and one of the best I have ever had!!! It must be cooked over the wood flame too. Yummy!! This place is top notch in my book and I will be bringing my family back. The only caveat is the small parking lot. read more

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Brisket and pulled pork sandwiches are the best! All the good looks good though. Nice clean place with great service. Wish I had one back home. read more

Not bad if you have the money. But not worth the cost. Not authentic real barbeque. Dried pork sitting in a pan dipped in bbq sauce when served. read more

Truly a joint to get some soul food around the area. With a variety of meat selections you wont be disappointed. Their customer service was what stood out the most to me. Southern-hospitality is the what I would describe it as. I ordered their Jerk burger and their homemade sweet tea. Though I didnt enjoy their burger so much (you may enjoy it), I was delighted with their sweet tea and corn nuggets (had a share of my friend's). Cheers ! read more

Ridiculous! Wife loved the dark chicken and thought mac couldn't possibly have been better. Rib tips outstanding. Beans were dynamite. Greens were ok and cornbread was unexceptional. The portions were gigantic. It seemed expensive but was a fair price. We have tons of leftovers. We liked the staff! If you're anywhere in southwest Michigan, this is a must. Dining room looked clean and attractive, but carryout better. Drinks are Pepsi - if you like that sort of thing. read more

We have been meaning to come to this place for 5 years - I believe they have been in this spot for about 2 years. I was always curious about the idea of a restaurant AND car wash coexisting in the same business - but they do! The dining room is clean, bright and open with two big glass garage doors in the front, I wondered if they open these in the summer months? If so, it would feel like open air dining to the max! You order at the register and they bring your food out to you. When we walked in we were greeted by a friendly, smiling cashier who took our order and made some great suggestions. We landed on a few pulled pork platters (with THREE sides) and a feast sampler of all of their meats. We also tried and order of fried smelts. The previous reviews weren't kidding about needed a bigger table to hold all the food...and prepare to have lots of leftovers. The pulled pork was excellent, a big portion with a fluffy bun. I had the beans, mac 'n cheese and potato salad on the side. The potato salad was the delicious...everything else was really good too bu the mac 'n cheese could have been warmer. Our dining mates had the feast platter and it was more than enough food for 2 or 3 people and included 3 different kinds of ribs, turkey knuckles, hot links, pork sausage, fried baloney, brisket and I think, chicken. AMAZING! The big portion of fried smelt was lightly battered and perfectly seasoned. We also tried their banana pudding for dessert and it was the best I've ever tasted...I will probably go back just for that. We were told their desserts are all house made so I'm anxious to try some of the other items on the menu. The best part about this place isn't the food - it's the service. The owner (I think) was constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and the food was to our liking. Lark's was a big hit and our first "dining out" experience of 2016...I think the bar is very high for the rest of the year. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Larks - where have you been all my life?!? - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

This place is simply a GEM I love going here. By far the best ribs so far I've had in the state. That's right the state I would challenge anyone to give me a better place. I know my bbq and have been to many places in state and out and Lark and his team have been doing it up for as long as I could remember. I stay an hour away from them now but still try to make it out due to the great food. I only wish they would expand their operation. At the same time its probably good that they haven't bc is could mess up their quality. Keep it up Mr. Lark and team love the food and always a great conversation. A much try spot and SW Michigan! read more

Great brisket, great chicken Philly sandwich, great bread pudding, good portion sizes, check it out!

This place is awesome. I had the ribs, brisket and turkey knuckles. They all tasted homemade and the sauce is delicious. So good I went back two nights in a row. read more

I used to love getting larks every time I came to Benton Harbor because they don't have one in Chicago. But the last time I went I got ribs tips and they were cold. Am I supposed to heat them up when I get home? What if I want to eat them in the car . The sauce was sitting on top of the rib tips in a frozen looking state. I asked for hot barbecue sauce and it was extremely mild no spice at all. They did offer for me to return them but once you're in the house and have taking off your shoes and coat and ready to eat who wants to go back out? Nothing is the way it used to be. I'm happy to know they have other options here in Benton Harbor now... There was a time they were worth coming out of town for. NOT ANYMORE!!!! 3/5/18 update Ok ok I forgot to tell you they redeemed themselves. They told me to come back and they would replace my tips ... I did .... they did .....and they were good!!!!! Yum yummy... I guess I'm still in the Larks game. I will go again ... read more

Incredibly dishonest way to sell ribs. The old "we cut the ribs before serving em" scam. Someone in the back picks out 12 precut bones and you get pieces that are just that: bone. Note that my thumb has more meat on it. I will never go back after one of the owners tried to bs me about what was in the box. A full order of spare ribs would have filled two of these boxes easily if you weren't picking out the thinnest bits of rib you cut all day. And if your spare happens to actually be a St Louis cut, you are still wrong, cause at least 4 of these bones look like the tiny end of baby back cut; shorter than half my pinkie. Unreal. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - More meat on my thumb than the shadiest precut rib scam i have ever seen. - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Not many bbq places get 5 stars from me but the ribs at Larks are worthy of 5 stars. So delicious. read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

We needed to find a quick place to eat and had never been to the area. We saw a place on the right side of the road and pulled in. It looked like an old car repair place that has been converted. I always enjoy seeing a real bar-b-que grill outside. Usually a good sign it's legitimate. We were there around 3pm so not crowded. Had the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans, Mac-n-cheese and French fries. French fries were ok, but everything else was DELICIOUS! The owner was also there which is nice and everyone was very nice. I'll be back whenever I'm in the area again! read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Love this barbeque joint. Pulled pork sandwich was fantastic. Sauce was nice. Potatoe salad was great southern style. I recommend!

I'm from Texas and have also lived and continue to travel other places in the South so I'm particular about BBQ. Larks is good but not great. My search continues! read more

This BBQ restaurant is a classic! I could live off of their side dishes. They're meats and sandwiches are really great too. And they're prices are so affordable! read more

Read the reviews and came in. Great atmosphere and met the owner. Super nice guy! The food is PHENOMENAL! You see the BBQ grill and the wood sitting outside. You know it's gonna be good! read more

Luckily found Lark's while in Benton Harbor for the day and had the their bbq brisket sandwich which was the most mouth-watering sandwich I've ever eaten in my entire life not only delicious but also fast service, as opposed to other nearby places I checked out that were overpriced, long waits and not very friendly. If you are looking for good take out, good prices and nice people running the place to boot, can't imagine finding a better place, highly recommend! read more

Lark's Bar-B-Que - ows a food truck parked in a parking lot - Barbeque Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan