Saddleback BBQ

Food and drinks great. Unique choices. Service excellent. Cool vibe in nice locationread more

The atmosphere here is like walking into an Old Western bar that happens to sell bbq. The dark…read morelighting very much has a candle light feel to it. I ordered the Logg Sampler Platter ($56). This comes with 4 meats, 4 sides, and 4 pieces of Cornbread. I got Pulled Pork, Brisket, Smoked Wings, and Ribs ($8 upcharge) for my meats. For the sides I got Mac N Cheese, Bbq Pit Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and Spicy Creamed Corn. Overall everything was good and well cooked. From best to least it was Ribs, Brisket, Smoked Wings, and then the Pulled Pork. I would get the ribs and brisket again, but probably pass on the wings and pulled pork. The Bbq beans were only okay, oddly enough as cold leftovers they were much better. The Mac N Cheese was okay, but I wouldn't get it again. The Mashed Potatoes were very good. The spicy Cream Corn was excellent, they weren't lying it has a spicy kick! Funny enough the best thing was the Cornbread. It was fantastic, some of the best I've had. The worst thing? The sauces. They all were not good at all. The most tolerable one is their regular sauce, still a c minus. The service was good, but I was asked how I was doing about a hundred times. Still everyone was friendly. Overall a 4 star review. Would I return? If I was in Lansing then Yes. It is quality bbq cooked by someone with skill. I just might bring my own bbq sauce.

Bar seating

BBQ Nachos for dinner!!!

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Nachos

Capital City BBQ

4.1(177 reviews)

1.6 mi

The Pork and Chicken Banh MI sandwiches are the bomb! Best ever. Great experience and memories…read more Recommend to all who live in the Lansing area or are visiting. Can't miss!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. Came here while in the area and ordered the Awesome Mess with macaroni salad…read moreand vegetarian egg rolls. The sandwich was amazing, BBQ sauce was delicious and the smoked pulled pork was cooked perfectly. The macaroni salad was really good. The egg rolls were great and the sweet chili sauce was the best I've ever had. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area.

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BBQ Menu

The Smoke N' Pig BBQ

3.7(56 reviews)

3.9 mi

the baked beans got ZERO business being that good…read more pulled pork sandwich for $8 is big enough to fill you up by itself, with no sides. Best BBQ sauces in Lansing, WAY better sauces than Meats BBQ everyone goes to I'm reluctant to give it five stars, only cause I don't want it to get so popular I can't get in there anymore

I thought that the Smoke N'Pig has a good selection of smoked meats. We ordered to go and service…read more is friendly, pleasant and fast, spot on! I really like the that they added a full bar with addional seating for large gathering.

Real yummy

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Store front

Lansing Shuffle

4.1(77 reviews)

1.1 mi

We have visited Lansing Shuffle several times. Each time we have enjoyed the atmosphere, options,…read moreand prices. On this particular instance we attended a "roadtrip" event. For a cover charge you got to sample nice sized portions from each location. The MC was hilarious, the DJ fantastic, it was open to everyone. It was an all around good time! The parking can be a major annoyance but once you find a space it's worth it! I do wish that there were table wipes readily available since the tables turn over so quickly but don't always get wiped down between patrons.

Great location right on the river. The indoor space has shuffle games and a few other activities…read morelike corn hole. My only beef is $6 to park for an hour when there is no event and parking lot is empty! Lots of different cuisine to choose from. The crab nachos were insanely good. We really loved the tikka masala as well. Everyone was so friendly and helpful while we walked around and tried to decide what to eat.

Inside: Live stage

Mexi-Fries from Takito

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Crab nachos

Micheal's Southern Style Bbq

5.0(1 review)

0.9 mi

Amazing jerk chicken, beautifully spiced and delicious. Michael is very friendly and helpful. They…read morehave a permanent home base at 2227 West Holmes Rd.

Red's Smokehouse

4.0(5 reviews)

1.1 mi

I had a tasty lunch at Red's today. Chicken tacos with slaw and I added some of their house BBQ…read moresauce. A little smoke, a little sweet, and a little spice. You get two tacos for 6 bucks but the fillings were bursting out of the tortillas. I also got balls. These are nothing but deep fried goodness. I had one of each kind for $3. Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and spinach dip. That's $3 for all three, not each. Good food and decent prices.

We had the nacho's, wings, sliders, and the hotdog...Everything was bland! The chicken for the…read morenacho's needed some flavor and the wings sorry to say were very bad. A little salt and pepper goes along way and everything we had needed seasoning!!

Chicken tacos with jalepeno slaw.

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Balls three ways. Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and spinach dip.

Smokey Bones Lansing

2.9(185 reviews)

3.3 mi

Smokey Bones is a place I've been going to since I was a kid and it's definitely had its changes,…read morebut has also stayed the same in good ways! I love their ribs and burgers and especially their hot donuts! The quality of the food is always there but I will say the portions could be a bit better at times. As far as the inside goes, it's incredibly nice and very clean. I would not recommend doing take out for them because eating inside is a treat itself! Lastly, as far as the service goes, it can have its slow moments but is usually very friendly and efficient!

The atmosphere was pretty cool and the server we had was a hoot!…read more The food was great, as well! Loved the Smokey bones and the cornbread!

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit

3.0(5 reviews)

2.5 mi

Placed a large to-go order for a big picnic we were hosting. When we pulled up at our appointed…read morepickup time, it didn't look like the place was even open, and we waited 30 minutes for them to finish the order, making us late for our event. We're from Texas and found the BBQ to be OK -- the brisket was nothing to write home about; the pulled pork was decent. Sides: mac and cheese and fried okra were the standouts. Not sure I would order again, but overall it was an OK experience.

Fresh food made by quality chefs who hand craft your food made to order…read more I'm back in the bbq pit high on the hog over this one. The portion of the proceeds from the sale of the yellow cups go to first responders in the area. Social feel goodness and quality food!

The grill, counter, open kitchen and drink stand.

It's all about the presentation.

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Foood. Food for you to enjoy.

Babe’s Corner

4.7(33 reviews)

0.7 mi

Babes is such a delicious and unique deli and foodie gem! The owner has been very intentional in…read morewhat and how things are served, even down to the chips, which he has special delivered. The sundae's are super fun and quirky. All of the sandwiches are amazing too, but my absolute favorite summer treat is the LOBSTER ROLLS! Both the warm and the cold are fantastic. They are fairly priced and a consistently delicious! I hope Babes is around for a long time. I highly recommend supporting this locally owned establishment and can't say enough good things about them!

One thing that I miss being vegan is a good deli sandwich. You can find hummus and veggie…read moresandwiches often, but Babe's has nailed it. I'm so glad I don't live in the area, because I would be there all the time! Parking can be a little challenging on the street, but I've always gotten lucky. I dream about Babe's!

The vegan Edith and a special strawberry cheesecake Sunday (also vegan).

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Front of the building facing Michigan Ave.

Midtown Brewing Co.

3.5(219 reviews)

0.6 mi

We stumbled upon this great brewery while traveling with our dogs. The Morning Neighbor IPA was…read morecrisp and refreshing on a hot day. We tried the banana peppers. I was surprised how light they were for something fried. We appreciate our pups being allowed on the patio. The bartender was so sweet checking on us from time to time, being a Monday lunchtime. Loved the bathroom decor! Looking forward to our next visit!

Enjoyed the atmosphere with acoustic music, restaurant was clean and server was friendly. Walked…read moreover town hotel and noticed all of the parking spots were filled in front/ Nit a lot of restaurants open for dinner in downtown Lansing as many cater to the lunch crowd. First visit to Midtown and had the chips/salsa and the smash burger party melt. Salsa was fair at best but the Patty Melt more than made up for it. Party melt appeared a tad small but was actually quite filling. Had some seasoning on the meat that was delicious. Enjoyed the pub fries also. Good service, good food, and good music. Nice way to close out the day. There was plenty of seating and no wait - seat yourself. Melt more than made up for it.

Midtown

Prosciutto pizza

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Morning Neighbor IPA

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M C.

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11 years ago

If you haven't been to REO Town - this is the reason to go. Vibe of place was a breath of fresh air. Inside has been completely redone with explosed brick, it is very clean and bright. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Had the pulled pork sandwich and a big pile of french fries which was outstanding. Sauces are made in house and were very flavorful without being heavy and thick. Highly recommend them and will be back soon. read more

Marvin H.

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9 years ago

If you love BBQ, this place is the place to check out! Great pulled pork, brisket and a host of other items! The Friday special Burnt Ends is my favorite! The staff is friendly and will remember your name and order if you go there enough! Cozy dining room with nice outside seating in the summer! One word of caution, get there early before the noon rush! The place gets busy in a hurry!! read more

Tony W.

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10 years ago

Honestly... Probably the worst experience I've ever had. Overpriced, quantity of food was by far not worth $40 for 2 people. Best meal there was Mac and cheese and it was bland. Brisket was majority fat. Everything came in styrofoam containers. Potato salad was just redskins and mustard lmao literally just red skins, chopped in cubes, with mustard covering them.. Will not return. read more

Brandon C.

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6 years ago

Had high hopes. Pulled pork and the brisket were both dry. They're seasoned well but part of getting this right is the way they're cooked. Deviled eggs were okay but 5.50 for 2 eggs?? Can't say I was impressed and neither was my partner. read more

Benjamin M.

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9 years ago

The food here was delicious, and the staff are super friendly. I love the atmosphere, and the prices are very reasonable. My wife introduced me to this place, and it is most definitely one of my favorite food destinations now. read more

Dean M.

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9 years ago

Unbelievably nice folk that treat everyone as family. The food is absolutely delicious, I always leave Saddleback full and satisfied. It's the first recommendation I make to my friends that come to Lansing. read more

John R.

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8 years ago

Yum, yum, yum! Yes, they are awesome! Huge portions of delicious meat, perfect fries (fried in lard), and a scoop of sweet, moist cornbread. So glad I stopped here for lunch. read more

Naomi S.

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9 years ago

Saddleback came highly recommended and it definitely did not disappoint. We have been there several times and have pretty much loved everything we have tried there. read more

Kevin C.

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9 years ago

Limited space, rude lady behind the counter and mostly dry pulled pork. Just a last resort for when Meat BBQ has a long wait time.

Travis S.

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3

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11 years ago

Great smoked BBQ. I really like the pulled pork tacos. I have also had some great brisket here. Highly recommend.

Alexis R.

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11 years ago

Some of the best bbq I've had. You have to check it out! I'm so happy they came to REO town.

Mindy W.

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6 years ago

Everything is INSANE! I love the homemade chips and chip dip. You will not be disappointed.

Andrew S.

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5

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10 years ago

Great BBQ! I love this place! Friendly staff, great food, and quick service (for BBQ).

Suzanne B.

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3 years ago

The food is unequaled! Everything from pork to brisket and all the sides.

Chad H.

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3

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3 years ago

Its good bbq but you do not get alot for the expensive prices

B W.

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5

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11 years ago

Great place, good bbq. Probably the best bbq in lansing.

Fredrica I.

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2

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7 years ago

Legit bbq, which is rare in Michigan.

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