Joe Ann's Bar B-Q

Barbecue restaurant · Detroit

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"Founded by Grace Owens, Joe Ann’s BBQ has been carrying on the tradition of open charcoal pit barbecue since 1951. These days, Owens’s daughter Joe Ann Proctor is keeping that family tradition alive: Customers can expect options like whole barbecued chicken, tender ribs, and pigs’ feet — all cooked on-site over an open charcoal-fired pit. The fried shrimp paired with Joe Ann’s tangy, spicy barbecue sauce, as well as the tropical shakes, are also worth stopping in for. The interior is minimally decorated and features some seating; however, the move is to take your bounty home to enjoy." - Serena Maria Daniels

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3139 Jerome St, Detroit, MI 48212 Get directions

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