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    Union Station Smoke House

    4.1 (61 reviews)
    ModerateSmokehouse
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brisket with fries
    Rod W.

    Ok.. we use to go here at least 3-4 times a year. Prior to the last year I would give this place a solid 4, leaning to 5 stars. We were there this weekend and like last time September/October 2024, it failed to meet the previous times. The wait staff was slow, there were two waitresses for maybe 3 to at most 4 tables. We were not offered refills of water. The fries which were once great were terrible. They were either double cooked or over cooked. The burger was ok, but the burger lacked seasoning. The other order was Mac n cheese with brisket. The brisket was dry and tasted more like a roast. We don't eat out often, but when we do, prior to the last 2 times this was one place we would consider. Unfortunately we probably won't choose here again . We waited a year from our last bad experience and with as few times we eat out, there are other options. Please let someone know (the owner) to hopefully help this place get it back together.

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    Amy B.

    This place is actually super cute. I found it online while driving back from Grand Rapids, and decided to stop in. It's only a few miles off I-69, in Durand which is just west of Flint. I did a little reading, and it used to be a gas station back in 1946 and eventually converted into a BBQ place in 2016. Looks like they had a kitchen fire during the pandemic in 2020, but continued smoking meats and serving guests while they remodeled! Walking in, the place looks great. I love the décor! I seated myself, and my waitress came over and handed me a menu. I guess their open for breakfast here as well? NICE! I went with the brisket sandwich, and substituted my fries for baked beans at no extra charge. My server was really friendly and helpful, telling me about their BBQ sauces as well. They have six different varieties-3 hot, 3 regular, including one ketchup? Who puts ketchup on BBQ? That's a crime in itself! UGH! PEOPLE PLEASE. Anyway, the brisket was really super good but I got a few crunchy ends in there that I couldn't eat. the sauces were good, and one was really super hot. (I like to try all the sauces if possible except the Carolina vinegar ones because their disgusting and repulsive. It looks like mustard, and tastes like literal vinegar water regardless of who makes it.) The beans were fabulous, and I think there was brisket in there as well. YUM. Place serves some kind of local Detroit pop but I didn't try any this time around. Overall, a fabulous local find, and I think you should go check this local place out!

    CJ M.

    Went in here to do a tasting for our rehearsal dinner! The venue was charming. Overall, the service was great! The owner, little red was delightful and helpful. The food choices we tried were solid to great! The mac and cheese was out of this world. The fries were southern and perfect. The potato salad was flavorful. We aren't a leafy slaw couple, so we can't speak on it. The tots were tasty and sweet. The cornbread was solid, but could use something. The brisket and ribs were great! Great flavor and the dry rub char was amazing. The chicken was some of the best I've had - no sauce needed. The sausage was great. The pulled pork was good, but my least favorite. The bbq sauces were solid and they had something for everyone. One of the best sauce selections at a bbq restaurant. Overall, we loved our experience and can't wait to serve this to our wedding party!

    Difference sauces

    Food is unbelievable. They have several different barbecue sauces. Services was good. I'll be back every time I drive to Canada.

    Smoked chicken wings and burnt ends with slew of handmade sauces

    We had an awesome experience here today. The service was warm, friendly, and personable and the food was incredible! We over-ordered so we could bring home leftovers and are so glad we did. Standouts for us were the burnt ends, smoked chicken wings, ribs, smoked sausage, beans, and the sweet potato tots! My husband said the mac and cheese was great -- the noodles held up and weren't overcooked mush like they can be at most bbq places. What a gem. We will be back again and again despite the one-hour drive to get here!

    Great Nachos and Philly Cheese Steak.

    First time here, really impressed with the Nachos (Lightly fried flour tortilla chips vs corn was a great twist) $10 also had the Philly Cheesesteak with brisket $11 and enough to share.

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    Food was spectacular. Brisket was the best I have had in Michigan. I cannot wait to drive up there again.

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    Best smoked wings this side of Texas! And Wednesdays are "wing Wednesdays." Can't get enough!

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    Ordered carryout twice. Both times consistently good food, friendly staff and a great portions for the price.

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    Good food, nice atmosphere, service was good. Sauces were really good. The bourbon and honey bbq were my faves.

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    Great food!!! Service was great. The best brisket I've had since we left Texas. Highly recommend

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    Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ - Ribs in the smoker-best ribs in town!

    Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ

    3.8(295 reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    I HAVE RETURNED!! Everyone: Who TF is this?…read more I'm just going to pretend I didn't hear that. Today we're covering Beale's in Fenton. We won't be covering why the Beale sign is next to US23, but Beale itself is five minutes east of that on Fenton Road. Maybe they moved. Maybe it's the aliens. The world may never know. Dad and I ordered a plate of wings to share. I got a brisket sandwich with fries, while the ancestor ordered a two meat combo with a BBQ'd half chicken and ribs. We both loved the wings. Juicy meat, crispy skin. And not too messy because they didn't overdo it with the sauce. Dad said the ribs were excellent but didn't eat the half chicken as he saved it for mom. My brisket sandwich unfortunately came out colder than Pluto. I sent it back and it was much better the second time around. The steak fries were some of the best I've had from a restaurant. I also poured out some of their sauces to try on my fries. The Bourbon sweet sauce is okay, but the house sauce has a great balance of heat and tangy flavor. The hot sauce is good if you want the heat turned up a notch. The good/mustard sauce is perfect for fries. Conclusion: Miles better than Scratch BBQ in Flint.

    While I have only enjoyed takeout from Beale St. I can confidently say that the meat here is…read moreexcellent. I love the brisket and my husband enjoys the pulled pork. Unfortunately the sides aren't anything special with the exception of the cornbread which is excellent (insert chef's kiss here). The service is friendly and helpful. Can't speak to the ambiance, but I can dream.

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    Baldwin's Smokehouse Barbeque - BV Loaded Fry Evelyn's Mac & Cheese

    Baldwin's Smokehouse Barbeque

    4.4(56 reviews)
    35.0 mi

    We've eaten in and carried out and it's always AMAZING!!! And this is also your last stop for truly…read moredelicious & special meal heading north until you get to the top of the mitten! Perch sandwich comes on a large, fluffy, grilled-in-butter hoagie style bun, with big pieces of perch- it comes with tartar but I order a side of bbq for it The loaded baked potato is a meal for two (choose pulled pork, chicken or brisket)and the potato is soft and fluffy inside but crunchy with cheese on the skin! Don't skip banana pudding that's my favorite part

    Went for the first time during Covid everything was top tier u can literally taste the homecooked…read morelove in everything and the server was top tier first time Ive ever left a $80 tip and it was well deserved. Second time was about year a so later after the fire accident.... It was meh but still everything was homemade and u can tell... went back a third time and idk what happened IK canned YAMS from homemade candied yams and to really try to convince someone that it was homemade left a sour taste n my mouth and it was NO nutmeg, cinnamon, or brown sugar. Just sugar and boiled canned yams i literally couldve cried. Will not be returning for a fourth time. CHICKEN IS ALWAYS A WIN THERE THOUGH I WILL NOT TAKE THAT AWAY WHICH IS WHY THE RATING IS A 3

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    Lightly Southern Fried Perch Sandwich Sandwich

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    Summit Smokehouse & Tap Room - Smokehouse Mac skillet with brisket

    Summit Smokehouse & Tap Room

    3.9(85 reviews)
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    The Dixie Bird sandwich was a 5 out of 5. So so so good. The chicken was awesome w the bacon,…read moreonions and Alabama white bbq sauce. Packed w flavor and each bite was outstanding. Perfect blend of all the ingredients. The brisket was very tender but super super salty. Only thing that held this back. 3 out of 5. The potato salad was on point. 5 out of 5. Green beans were good. 4 out of 5. Cornbread was very moist and great flavor. 5 out of 5. Service was great on pickup order. We ordered ahead and it was ready when we requested.

    10/10 service: Kevin is amazing - so knowledgeable about the menu and shared his recommendations…read more He was quick, attentive and professional with a great friendly demeanor. 10/10 food: get the Sliders, they're phenomenal, juicy, packed with flavor on the perfectly toasted mini slider bun buttery and delicious + absolutely get the Dill Potato Salad - likely the best potato salad, creamiest potato salad I've ever tried. The corn nuggets albeit not homemade, tasted like perfection and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. 10/10 craft brews: all made on site from Mountain Town Brewing Co. Favorites: Railyard Raspberry - Raspberry Wheat Ale, The Wife is Calling - Light Honey Lager & Blood Orange Moscow Mule - all on tap! The outdoor seating options were perfect for a beautiful night. It was our first time here and we will absolutely be back. Oh, and don't forget you get 15% off as a Great Lakes Bay Dining Card member - great deals!

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    Summit Smokehouse & Tap Room - Mississippi pot roast with fries

    Mississippi pot roast with fries

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