Slows Bar BQ Menu (Update 2025)

Slows Bar BQ is a popular beer bar in Detroit that offers a variety of American Barbecue dishes. With options like ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and BBQ chicken, customers rave about the flavorful meats and delicious sauces. The menu also includes sides like waffle fries, coleslaw, and mac and cheese that complement the main dishes well. The relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and seasonal outdoor dining make Slows Bar BQ a great spot for group gatherings or a casual meal. Customers particularly enjoy the outdoor patio seating area for a chill dining experience. Don't miss out on trying the Yardbird sandwich, a customer favorite, or the highly raved about Mac and cheese. Slows Bar BQ sets the gold standard for BBQ with its exceptional food quality, service, and overall vibes.

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SUPER WINGS

Coke brined, hickory smoked, crispy fried, and tossed in Super Sauce.

$15.00

BRISKET ENCHILADAS

Chopped brisket, grilled onions, smoked gouda, corn tortillas, cheddar, spicy BBQ.

$9.00

RIB TIPS

Hickory smoked and glazed with Slows Classic BBQ sauce.

$14.00

SLOWS CAESAR

Crisp romaine, house made croutons, and asiago, tossed in Slows famous Caesar dressing.

THE REASON

The sandwich that started it all! Smoked pork, pulled and bathed in North Carolina style sauce, topped with coleslaw and pickles.

$13.00

THE YARDBIRD

Smoked Amish pulled chicken, mushrooms, and cheddar, sauteed in our whole grain honey mustard sauce and topped with bacon.

$13.50

THE BURGER

Smoked cheddar, pickles, onions, and Fancy Sauce. Cooked to order.

$13.00

THEGENIUS

Tender plant-based morsels tossed in Slows Classic BBQ Sauce and topped with coleslaw and pickles.

$13.50

THE TEXAN

Smoked beef brisket, Texas BBQ Sauce, onions, and pickles.

$13.50

SANDWICHES

THE BARBECUE

THE BIGTHREE

Quarter pound tastes of three Slows Classics. Pulled pork, Apple BBQ Chicken, and Beef Brisket.

$18.00

PULLEDPORK

Family farm raised pork, rubbed with our sweet and spicy blend, smoked until falling apart and juicy, and dressed in our tangy NC Sauce.

$11.00

CHICKEN STRUT

Amish / chicken, heavily seasoned and smoked, a tender and juicy Slows standby.

$12.00

APPLE BBQCHICKEN

Amish chicken, seasoned, smoked, pulled, and glazed in our staff favorite, Apple BBQ sauce.

$12.50

BEEF BRISKET

Smoky, tender and juicy. Served with moist and lean slices.

$15.00

BABY BACK RIBS

Our award winning premium loin back ribs. Tender and meaty with our secret blend of spices.

CARROT CAKE

Loaded with shredded carrots and crushed pineapple, topped with our whipped cream cheese frosting and toasted walnuts.

$7.00

ROOT BEER FLOAT

Northwoods draft root beer and vanilla bean ice cream

$6.00

SWEET THINGS

EATS

Smoked Chicken Gumbo

Our take on the classic creole dish made with smoked chicken, andouille sausage, okra, tomatoes and rice

$6.00

Cornmeal Catfish Appetizer

Strips of buttermilk soaked catfish fried in seasoned cornmeal. Served with remoulade

$12.00

Blacked Catfish

Two filets served with remoulade

$16.00

The Old Man

Blackened catfish on a roll with coleslaw and remoulade

$12.00

Smoked Potato

Hickory smoked potato with BBQ seasoned butter, mild cheddar, sour cream and scallions

$6.00

Blackened Chicken Wings

Heavily seasoned and slow smoked over hickory. Served with house buttermilk ranch

$15.00