Southern Smokehouse

Soul food restaurant · Detroit

Southern Smokehouse

Soul food restaurant · Detroit

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14340 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235

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BBQ & soul food, huge portions, delicious ribs, mac & cheese  

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14340 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235 Get directions

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14340 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235 Get directions

+1 313 397 4050
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"Southern Smokehouse is known for its stellar barbecue and its Southern sides. There’s a delicious and popular cheesecake pecan pie on the menu too, blending smooth and crunchy with the right amount of brown sugar." - Eater Staff

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Ariel Harris

Google
I ordered a rib tip dinner with dressing and collard greens and I brought my sister a large order of turkey tips 🥺… ok let me start by saying I have had this restaurant years ago and it was delicious 😋 I’m not from Detroit so when I moved back in was determined to get time to get that GOOD soul food again 😃 but to my disappointment the service was still good for the most part but my rip tips was SOOOO dry and tuff and so was my sisters turkey tips then to make matter worse the dressing was SOOOO mushy and sweet besides sugar you could only taste the sage which was very over powering the collard green was very good once I added a little salt but I’m very disappointed in the entire order my sister only ate one pice of her meat because it was drrrryyyyy and when I called them the lady in the phone basically told me that dressing is wet cornbread 😂🤣🥹 I told her it’s much more that that I did see or taste any vegetables in it let alone some chicken or turkey and the tips are sweet 👎🏾 and I drove from the other side of town to get disappointed and she wants me to drive back there and I just don’t have the ability to at this moment

Sha Jo

Google
My first Time order from Southern Smokehouse. Im A Happy Customer. Very professional and the Food is Delicious. Looks Delicious. I will be going back, Thank You💕

N. Hayes

Google
Decent food. I would recommend and would return. Just a personal side bar: Talking through these huge glass windows that separate you make you feel crazy. I’ve never experienced so many stores in one area that have them. Maybe it’s a city thing. While I’m sure it’s not the restaurants fault. I just prefer to go out of my way where I don’t feel like I’m ordering food like a prisoner.

Wendolyn McIntyre

Google
I’m very disappointed in my food this evening.. I have been patronizing this establishment for at least 6-7 years. Everything was awful.. my dressing tasted like jiffy mix with cream soups baked in no onion or pepper or celery just mushy wet seasoned cornbread.. my Mac was just that Mac noodles with a handful of shredded cheese melted on top.. no flavor or cheese throughout the noodles at all.. under seasoned by far! My turkey wing was beyond dry. My food from here is normally good. Today it was unpalatable.

Gizzle G

Google
Wow! Highly impressed! I wish we had a Southern Smokehouse closer to Davenport IA! The food was nothing short of excellent! Great job.

Earl Lee Studios

Google
Southern Smokehouse is the real deal. Family-owned and run by genuinely good people, this soul food and BBQ spot serves up more than just plates it serves up community, love, and top-tier hospitality. Every visit feels like a warm welcome home, with service that’s attentive, respectful, and full of heart. From the moment you walk in, you know you’re in the right place. Whether you’re craving ribs, baked chicken, or classic soul food sides, you can trust that the flavors are bold, comforting, and crafted with pride. The energy is authentic, the staff treats you like family, and the food speaks for itself. I’ll be placing an order today and I already know I’ll be walking out with a smile and a full stomach. More to come once I get my hands on that plate! — Earl Short

Serena Wilson

Google
The food was fantastic. Huge servings with tons of flavor. The hostess and server were super nice and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Tiana Perryman

Google
Man when I tell you this place is awesome! I never had a bad experience at this location. From the corn bread to the desserts, everything is good. My favorite is the banana pudding. You must try this smoke house. You will become a regular.
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Michael D.

Yelp
I thought that I'd give Southern Smokehouse a try,seeing that I was working in the area. They did NOT disappoint me! I wound up ordering up a fried catfish dinner, with collard greens, yams and a side of mashed potatoes with chicken gravy. Initially I was told that my meal would be ready in 20-25 minutes. Imagine my surprise when I received a text only 10 minutes later advising me that my order was ready. I was impressed that they had a dedicated line for called in orders which had a minimal wait. After picking up my meal, I was somewhat disappointed to see that there wasn't any tartar sauce or hot sauce in the bag. But when I tasted the catfish, I realized that truly amazing catfish doesn't need tartar sauce or hot sauce! The catfish consisted of two very large fillets, fried to a golden perfection. The collard greens were a generous portion, chopped and cooked perfectly. The yams were divine, lightly seasoned with brown sugar and cinnamon. I actually only added the mashed potatoes on my order because I believe you can tell a lot about a restaurant by tasting their mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were perhaps the best real mashed potatoes that I've ever had from a restaurant. I have to admit after seeing a couple negative reviews, I actually thought of going to the competition a couple blocks away, but I'm glad that I didn't! One review caught my eye which caught my attention after talking highly of the banana pudding. So I also purchased a banana pudding to try. OMGoodness was the pudding delicious! While typically not a fan of pudding with soggy vanilla wafers in it, I found that I couldn't imagine eating it without Nilla Wafers in it now! This meal was the highlight of my day! Now I just have to figure out a way to sweet talk my family into coming back here and soon! I actually split the meal and all the fixings with a co-worker. He was equally impressed by the quality and taste of the food. Having never tried Collard greens before, he was pleasantly surprised at how much he liked them. All told, the meal ran roughly $25 for the two of us, which is a little on the pricey side, but I'm willing to pay a bit more for quality like this! If you're looking for down home, barbecue or good old fashioned soul food, give Southern Smokehouse a try! I doubt that you will be disappointed!
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Racquelle A.

Yelp
It wasn't nasty, but wasn't amazing. Food was enjoyable enough for a soul food craving.
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India W.

Yelp
I absolutely love their food. Especially their sides. It taste very homemade as oppose to other soul food restaurants' sides seems like a rushed bulk order. And their lunch specials are amazing!!!!

John D.

Yelp
Horribly rude. Ratchet rude in fact. Food was below basic. It's a smokehouse without a damn bit of smoke. It was cafeteria leftovers.

LaJuana J.

Yelp
I ordered smothered turkey chops& it was a lil pink & one was only bones & no meat! Mac has the best seasoning but not enough cheese & mustard & turnips was fire!

Ashley H.

Yelp
Let me start by saying it was my first time here and I came in after work and order two plates, one for me and one for my man. I'm a 20 minutes drive home and I was lucky enough to be a passenger, by the time I made it home my man had crumbs. I ate BOTH plates because it was so damn good and I was so greedy. I couldn't decide what I wanted to bite last so I had to just keep taking bites. Plate 1: oxtails, Mac and cheese, fried okra, muffin Best oxtails I've ever eaten. Hands down. I've lives in the south, Houston Tx and Memphis TN and never had better. Mac and cheese had lots of flavor, juicy, okra was cooked well (would have liked either a dipping sauce or a little more flavor in the breading but the true flavor shined) muffin I prefer a sweeter corn break but still good Plate 2: brisket, black eyed peas and rice, yams Brisket was nice and Smokey, tender, bbq sauce tasted amazing, peas and rice were delicious, yams were some of the best I've had. I asked the woman at the register what sounded better banana puddin or peach cobbler and she said she makes alllll the dessert so she knows it's all good and I got both and let me tell you they did not disappoint. It would have to be a "gun to my head" situation for me to have to choose the banana puddin over the cobbler. When I go back ima try the cat fish and some different side and a new dessert. Everyone in there was friendly, moved at a hood pace and it was clean. I only got a picture of one plate after I already ate some because I couldn't put my spoon down.

Anthony B.

Yelp
Found a piece of metal in my greens. Very unpleasant could have choked smh please be me careful.
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Karin M.

Yelp
Not just for Sunday supper, great anytime of the week. Half price Monday - Friday @ lunchtime (stops at 1p).
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Terry O.

Yelp
This is my favorite soulful restaurant and all the way up in till last month they started using canned sweet potatoes. When I tell you that is the worst thing ever for me. If I go to a soulful restaurant, I want homemade cooking. everything else is amazing. I love everything they have. I just wish they go back to fresh sweet potatoes please!
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Alisa S.

Yelp
Never fails! Great food, great service, great prices everytime! I have ordered the beef ribs, fried chicken, mac and cheese, yams.. I could go on. My mom is always satisfied. Great place if you want good soul food...
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Bri C.

Yelp
I have been a customer for a while now and the last two times I've ordered have been such a disappointment. Last time I ordered baked chicken for my partner and his wings were not fully cooked through Today I gave them another chance and ordered 2 meals along with dessert. I took a bite of it my chicken and immediately noticed the texture and seen that it was not cooked properly. The chicken should not taste rubbery and hard to pull apart. It was not fully cooked through! However the sides were very tasty.
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LaTina J.

Yelp
Portion size is good. I had the smothered turkey chops they were great, the Mac and cheese I hoped for more. Overall it's worth the visit and ill likely go again because they have lots to choose from
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Christian S.

Yelp
Love the food. I heard it's a family business. Well they can depend on my business. It's great

Karen M.

Yelp
Ordered the baked chicken, greens and black eyed peas/rice. Food was too salty. I also felt the portions were small.

Ariii t.

Yelp
It so amazing! Very good . Y'all should Go to this Place there really nice gentlemen and ladies too! They could help you out if your order got wrong Or something else! really too full!
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Jasmine L.

Yelp
Wow. The cabbage and the damn Turkey chops smothered in gravy. Please. The collard greens were salty and savory and perfectly cooked. The black eye peas were wonderfully seasoned though a smidge too tough for me. I prefer a creamer cooked pea. Overall I give this place 5 stars. Try it.

Tanya K.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious, generous portions, and friendly service. Consistently positive experience.
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T M.

Yelp
Delicious! I had the smothered porkchops they fell off the bone. The collard greens were a little undercooked for me but still tasty. Mac n cheese was also good! I am curious about the tomato cobbler I was hesitant so I didn't order it!!!
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Carol W.

Yelp
Ordered through door dash. Everything tasted great! Will def order again. Reasonable prices and real food, I can taste the love and effort. This review is a week old but I just ordered again and decided to finalize the review. I LOVE that they are on door dash.
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Amanda M.

Yelp
Just had an amazing feast of food dropped off by Uber Eats. Ordered 1/2 slab dinner with mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing, Mac & Cheese, potato salad, with Peach Cobbler and Tomato Cobbler. Oh my goodness, holy YUM!! The ribs were moist and tender, and full of flavor. The dressing is sage based, potatoes are perfectly flavored and creamy. I was super excited about the Tomato Cobbler, and it was incredibly amazing!! I am really happy with my order, and can not wait to eat here again!

Jackie M.

Yelp
Food and Service is excellent for on line ordering and is carry out. Good was ready on time and hot. We live 15 minutes away and the food did not need re-heating when we got home. Hubby loved the peach cobbler. Rib tips were meaty and love the sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Mustard and Turnips were slightly salty, cut up some onion and eat with the cornbread and it was good! Mac & Cheese is great. Business is organized and clean! Very professional!

Lamonee C.

Yelp
turkey tips are so good Fried catfish melts in your mouth My go to sides are Greens, yams, macaroni and dressing Peach cobbler was bomb too
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Christina M.

Yelp
If you want the best fall off the bone ribs and bbq, then you really should go to Southern Smokehouse. They have delicious food and tasty desserts!
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Mitzi W.

Yelp
Food was excellent. Ordered the fried chicken with mac & cheese and green beans. Had the peach cobbler as well. My friend had the Salmon. Food definitely on point. Customer service NOT so much. Walked in establishment no greeting. Everyone looked miserable as if they hated working there. I would go here again only if I was in the neighborhood. Would have made a trip from Downriver if I received good Customer service.
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Theresa B.

Yelp
Back again, cant wait to get some ribs, beans and mac n cheese. I told you guys I will be eating here alot until I relocate next month. I'll add more when I get my food.
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Karol C.

Yelp
I've carried out at the Southern Smokehouse several times, since it's down the street from my home. The food is always tasty. I've not been disappointed and have tried several of their dishes. They have the full soul food fare, and also corned beef & cabbage, which is very good; and barbecue. They also serve a variety of cakes and cobblers. I've not tried any of the cakes, but I have had the peach cobbler. I wouldn't order it again. It's carry out only. There is a small parking lot that can get full quickly. I have seen people park on McNichols. I don't recommend that. (Crazy drivers) The price points are comparable to other soul food restaurants in the area. Perhaps maybe a little cheaper. The counter is manned by a team of young women who are pleasant.

Deontae B.

Yelp
Honestly everything was great and well cooked, I loved the fact it was cooked right and it was enough food. Definitely a go to any day I'm in that area!

Tamira O.

Yelp
Absolutely love southern smokehouse. Clean well kept inside, and amazing customer service. The serving amount is just right to either share or come back for more later. Definitely worth the money .

Kim J.

Yelp
Every since I heard about this place, it has been my go to place since there aren't many good soul food resturants in the city. I appreciate the good customer service all the way down to the price. I'm a HAPPY CUSTOMER!

June L.

Yelp
Pretty disappointed with my food. This is my first and last time eating here. When I received the food it was already cold, and I did not enjoy the rice it was hard almost like it wasn't fully cooked. Gravy had a weird taste to it .. the greens were ok and the "smothered Turkey chips" were really not smothered.. I really don't understand how you can charge $14 a plate for this..

Boris M.

Yelp
oh what a gem. I reviewed this restaurant when it first opened and it was bad. Now I wish I could eat here everyday. My favorite meal is the Turkey wing and dressing and Mac and Cheese.
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Deshan G.

Yelp
I ordered smothered pork chops, Mac n cheese, yams and a side of spaghetti. I enjoyed every bite. The pork chops were so tender just the wayI like it. The banana pudding was real custard homemade and delicious. I'm definitely going back for more. Thumbs up Southern Smokehouse
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Paula J.

Yelp
I went to this restaurant yesterday I purchase beef ribs they were the driest ribs I ever had I was so disappointed because I love this restaurant . I called the next day and the manager took good care of me and resolved the problem. Thank you for your good customer service.
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Donna S.

Yelp
I finally decided to try this restaurant. Let's start with desserts..... the lemon cake, strawberry cake, and strawberry crunch cheesecake is phenomenal. Fresh and cooked to perfection. Now on to the goodies I've tried thus far: you can't go wrong with the following: Beef Brisket, yams, cabbage, Mac & cheese, cornbread, black eyed peas and rice.

Tasha M.

Yelp
great customer service and food to match! I have yet to be disappointed. The oxtails are amazing and the peach cobbler is just how i like it..crusty with just the right amount of peach. highly recommend.
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Faith C.

Yelp
I wanted to come and support a neighborhood soul food restaurant, and I was expected a fulfilling meal. I can say that the portions are large and the staff is nice, but the food wasn't what I expected. The mac&cheese was cheesy, but it wasn't the best I've had. The chicken could of been baked a little longer and the green beans tasted like they were out of the can. I'm happy I supported, but they could improve.
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Tatiana W.

Yelp
Best food I ever had great prices and good portions the ran out of Pepsi and the lady called me and let me pick another pop I order through uber eats all the time.

Annie B.

Yelp
This place was a total surprise and not in a good way. My cousin took me here. The pinto beans were from a can and salty. The oxtails were tough, with overcooked carrots and potatoes in a dark liquid. The rice and gravy was the most disgusting. Brown rice used with gravy being same come as the rice-- mushy and unseasoned. I am from Texas and we pride ourselves on our soul food.....this didn't come close. Only gave 2 stars because my cousin said it was a clean place and he ate something different.

Tee B.

Yelp
I love this establishment rib tips no sauce dressing with extra gravy and yams my husband loves their banana pudding they are like Cheers they know me by name Ms. Tee so I called my orders in and she it will be 30 minutes l said for real I said I'm on my way so about time I get there it should be fine. So we hung I immediately called back and ordered our dessert I can't add it on so she could of just made another order for the dessert but so when I arrived it was no where near ready waited another 30 minutes they should never let all the regular people off together because it was total cluster F___K up in there no organization right hand didn't know what the left hand was doing no supervision

Janel W.

Yelp
Seriously the best Brisket I've ever had! I discovered this place during the pandemic (they deliver!) and fell in love! This is my new go-to comfort food place. PS- their desserts are fantastic too!
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Rob B.

Yelp
The Ribs Tips - tasty and sauce has good flavor without spicy heat. The Oxtails (three pieces) - some dried out, old and chewy with conservative seasoning aka an expensive meal that was not finished. The Pork Chops - thin cut and small as well as conservative seasoning. Although the Ribs Tips are good, overall, this was expensive and disappointing. Will not return.
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Shawnta J.

Yelp
First time coming to this place and I ordered Smothered Pork Chops, Mac and cheese, yams and dressing! The chops were thin and everything kind of taste the same! I would like to try something else before I throw the towel in!

Rhonda B.

Yelp
The food is good the staff are Courteous the fried chicken is fresh to order and I have had it twice good both times
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Raquel J.

Yelp
Very disappointed with first experience here .. ordered thru doordash. Order was completely messed up. Two dinners had dressing and it was not included with the meals, one order was missing greens, potato salad was nasty. And some of the potatoes was still hard. And none of the dinners had the corn muffins!!! My kids dinners was the only one correct minus their muffin.

Reginald T.

Yelp
This is one of those restaurants that ypu go to everytime you want a meal like mom use to make. EVERYTHING, is good and you will love the deserts. Come on down. Ill see you soon.

Alesha W.

Yelp
My dressing and Mac and cheese was over cooked couldn't eat it all. My smothered pork chops was ok no seasoning. I will not order again first time and last time

Ashley J.

Yelp
This place has completely fell off smothered pork chops have a thick ring of fat on them the gravy is oily Mac and cheese taste like noodles with cheese on top the greens have stalks in them the potatoe salad is awful
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DeAndre M.

Yelp
Nice clean restaurant, friendly staff. The food is laid out cafeteria on a steam table for you to pick from, the prices a reasonable compared to other soulfood restaurants. The food was decent enough for me to return, they have a wide range of dishes I'd love to try. The only thing I didn't like was someone in the kitchen gets a little heavy handed with the salt shaker. I ordered mustard greens and I couldn't even eat them they were so salty, and the noodles in the Mac & Cheese were a little too over cooked......I going to give them another try because everything else in my order was good Turkey wing, dressing & cornbread so I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt, also ask them to give you a sample of the tomato cobbler (sounds weird but trust me its good)

Stacie R.

Yelp
For $72, I expected to be wowed!!! My son ordered rib tips, fries, and Mac n cheese..( fries were missing)my 2 piece snack, was a 1 piece thigh‍(missing a piece) bbq sauce all over the container.. yams were good, Mac n cheese was exceptable.. but that turkey and dressingggggg whew Chile, let me tell u.. they must have poured the whole bottle of salt in the dressing... the beans and rice had a smell‍ yeah, never again
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Dondestayall ..

Yelp
This is our go-to place for soul food. The liver dinner is great! The mac and cheese is very good. Their collard greens are 100% great. The helpings are staggeringly large! We go about 3-4 times a month.