Nikola's

Barbecue restaurant · Southfield

Nikola's

Barbecue restaurant · Southfield

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25225 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

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BBQ ribs, chicken & seafood, homemade dressings, live jazz  

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25225 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033 Get directions

nikolasbbq.com

$20–30 · Menu

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25225 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033 Get directions

+1 248 355 4695
nikolasbbq.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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Metro Detroit’s Best Barbecue Restaurants | Eater Detroit

"Ribs and chicken are the biggest draws at Nikola’s family-owned and family-run sit-down restaurant. Everything is homemade, down to the salad dressings. The carryout entrance is in the rear, but on Thursdays there are live jazz bands." - Eater Staff

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Where to Get Finger-Licking Barbecue in Metro Detroit

"Ribs and chicken are the biggest draws at Nikola’s family-owned and family-run sit-down restaurant. Everything is homemade, down to the salad dressings. The carryout entrance is in the rear, but on Thursdays there are live jazz bands." - Eater Staff

https://detroit.eater.com/maps/7-hot-places-to-grab-bbq-in-detroit
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Rebecca Krawczak

Google
Our server Michelle was so kind and welcoming. I got the BBQ ribs, chicken, and shrimp ($20.00). My friend got the BBQ half chicken ($16.00). The Mac n cheese was so good! He also liked the potato salad and coleslaw. They give a huge piece of Texas toast and it’s perfect. I really loved the ribs best. I’d definitely be back and recommend it. It’s great food and very reasonably priced!! Definitely have leftovers for tomorrow!

Mark Thomas

Google
Dropped a rider off around the corner and felt my stomach growling. Came in for BBQ but when I saw catfish on the menu, I shifted gears immediately. With collard greens & coleslaw & a massive pice of garlic toast. The vibe is family style restaurant and the decor doesn't - thankfully - follow the trend of bare wood, metal & country music. In fact, the tunes, pleasantly in the background, we're 60s & 70s pop and R & B. Service was quick & professional. Food was solid and in plentiful portions. Huge catfish filet with cornmeal breading was crispy outside, tender inside. Collard greens were a big portion and flavorful. Be careful, I found a bone. Slaw was tasty. Nothing stood out, but I wouldn't say no to a return trip.

DENISE PETERSON-SHORT

Google
As always portions are ginormous, delicious and fresh. I ordered ribs, fish shrimp and pork chops. Sister ordered fish, chicken, and shrimp everything was delicious. It served in order of eating. The server Daija was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere Chariot my sister said it was beautiful and Fabulous.

Mr Cook

Google
You want good delicious food for your dollars come here and many other restaurants around the southeast area Used to live around here always delicious affordable food Drove a 40-minute trip for this place Yes, it was worth it Came for lunch because it herd dinner time can get pack High great reviews for this restaurant Want to see if the what the hype is all about Man, if I can give it 10 stars 🌟 I would Clean place medium capacity not too big Friendly staff Our server was awesome, gentlemen For appetizers, we ordered the potatoes skin 5. It was good. It was like half a potato generous amount of bacon and cheese For the main course, we ordered Lumber jack chicken, half bbq chicken And the half slabs ribs .all items come with Side dish. We got 2 mack cheese and 2 collard greens and 2 pasta salad Lumber jack chicken was good, not thin, but medium-sized chicken breast cooked perfectly The half chicken is not cooked super soft like rotisserie version .just cook with a perfectly bbq sauce, not sweet like other bbq sauces Last the half slabs bbq ribs Same bbq sauces not too sweet with some tang .they put just enough bbq sauce, not heavy a light coating Side items like Mac and cheese Collard green are delicious and generous amounts of food too .cold pasta is hot the spot, too Seasoned just right, not salty or greasy, too The toasted bread is huge Their food portion is huge and the prices are cheaper affordable than other restaurants Your leftovers for another day The food was so good we ordered a Ruben sandwich 🥪 to go too It is also delicious to a good portion of sandwiches Affordable, delicious, huge portion, what not to love about this place Will definitely be back for sure Come to this place of your hungry and on a budget

Julie Hang

Google
very delicious! U must try! they give you huge portions/sides 🙌 for the price compared to other places very generous!

Suki Raye

Google
Made a special trip while visiting Metro Detroit area. Service was somewhat slow although I'd arrived at the wind down of a bus load of people. The food and portions were fantastic. The broasted chicken was fulfilling and juicy as I remembered.

Sophia Marcolini

Google
Highly recommend Nikolas! Fast and friendly service. Large groups and business lunches are handled with ease. I would go back just for the texas toast :) My salad was amazing as well!

A.d. may

Google
I have been waiting to try this place out and I wasn’t disappointed at all. Food was hot and fresh and the service was great for a Friday night. Will 1000% recommend the pork chops and broasted chicken.