Whole Slab Dinner
$ 36.00Indulge in our full slab of tender, slow-smoked BBQ ribs, generously basted in our signature house glaze and served with your choice of two homestyle sides and freshly baked cornbread.
Indulge in our full slab of tender, slow-smoked BBQ ribs, generously basted in our signature house glaze and served with your choice of two homestyle sides and freshly baked cornbread.
A satisfying portion of small end rib dinner, perfectly smoked and cooked until tender, served with two traditional sides and warm cornbread.
Enjoy our large end rib dinner, featuring hearty portions of smoky barbecue ribs served alongside two classic Southern sides and cornbread.
A generous pint of savory, bite-sized rib tips coated in rich, smoky barbecue sauce, served with two sides and cornbread.
Four tender, meaty barbecue ribs arranged neatly on a plate, served alongside two flavorful homestyle sides and golden cornbread.
Golden-brown half BBQ chicken basted to perfection in rich barbecue sauce, served with two traditional sides and cornbread.
A juicy half-baked chicken with seasoned, crispy skin, served with your choice of two homestyle sides and warm cornbread.
Two golden, crispy fried pork chops seasoned with authentic southern spices, served on a plate with rich sides and cornbread.
Two tender pork chops simmered and smothered in a rich, savory brown onion gravy, served alongside comforting sides and cornbread.
Large, succulent turkey wings prepared your way—either baked or fried—served with two traditional sides and warm cornbread.
Rich beef short ribs slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, coated in a savory glaze and served with two classic sides and cornbread.
Flavorful lamb ribs with a perfectly charred exterior and smoky interior, served alongside traditional southern sides and cornbread.
Hearty beef spare ribs slow-cooked to perfection, glistening with signature BBQ sauce next to two classic sides and cornbread.
A stellar combo meal featuring crispy golden fried fish paired with plump, battered shrimp, served with two sides and a warm cornbread muffin.
A delightful combination plate of savory quarter-chicken and half a dozen crispy fried shrimp with two homestyle sides and cornbread.
Four tender BBQ ribs paired with a juicy quarter-chicken, served with two classic sides and warm cornbread.
Four smoky BBQ ribs and six crispy, golden shrimp served together with two traditional Southern sides and cornbread.
Three crispy chicken wings served alongside a kid-friendly basket of seasoned signature BBQ fries.
Crispy golden fish fillet served with a kid-friendly portion of signature BBQ fries.
A hearty weekday lunch special offering a choice of 1 protein (Fish, Pork Chop, Shrimp, Wings, Rib Tips, or Chicken), 1 side, 1 corn muffin, and 1 soft drink or water.
Six crispy, golden-fried chicken wings served with two homestyle sides and cornbread.
A plate piled high with six golden, crispy seasoned chicken wings, freshly fried to perfection (wings only).
Golden-brown cornmeal-crusted catfish fillets, perfectly fried and seasoned, fish only.
Crispy fried catfish dinner served with two traditional sides and a square of warm cornbread.
A generous pile of a full pound of golden-fried shrimp served as a full dinner with two classic Southern sides and cornbread.
Three-quarters of a pound of shrimp served as a dinner with two sides and cornbread.
Half a pound of tender, crispy shrimp served on a plate with two homestyle sides and cornbread.
A quarter pound of crispy fried shrimp served with sides and cornbread under bright lighting.
One full pound of perfectly fried, golden shrimp, meat only.
Three-quarters of a pound of delicious crispy fried shrimp, meat only.
Half a pound of golden-fried shrimp, fresh, hot, and meat only.
A quarter pound portion of crispy fried shrimp, meat only.
Rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese featuring a golden-brown cheesy crust.
Soft, sweet candied yams glazed in a rich cinnamon and brown sugar sauce.
Tender southern-style green beans simmered with savory seasonings.
Fresh, crunchy Southern coleslaw dressed in a creamy, tangy house dressing.
Sweet southern-style fried corn sautéed and browned to golden perfection.
Smooth, fluffy, and buttery mashed potatoes served in a homestyle bowl.
Flavorful, savory southern turkey dressing seasoned with herbs and aromatic spices.
Crispy french fries tossed in a savory signature BBQ seasoning blend.
Tender, slow-simmered collard greens cooked with savory southern spices.
Thick and rich baked beans simmered in a sweet, smoky barbecue sauce.
Hearty black-eyed peas cooked in a flavorful, seasoned southern broth.
Hot, golden-brown crispy french fries lightly dusted with sea salt.
Traditional creamy potato salad mixed with hard-boiled egg and savory spices.
Light and fluffy steamed white rice served warm.
A single golden, freshly baked sweet corn muffin with a moist crumb.
Half a dozen warm, sweet cornbread muffins arranged neatly in a basket.
A full dozen freshly baked golden corn muffins sitting on a rustic wooden board.
Small 2 oz cup of Uptown Famous BBQ Sauce, thick and glossy with a sweet and smoky profile.
Convenient 8 oz bottle of Uptown Famous BBQ Sauce to bring that signature Detroit BBQ flavor home.
Large 32 oz family-sized bottle of Uptown Famous BBQ Sauce.
Creamy traditional southern banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and whipped cream.
Warm, sweet peach cobbler filled with spiced peaches and topped with a buttery, flaky crust.
Welcome to Uptown BBQ & Soulfood, a beloved culinary cornerstone nestled on Livernois in Detroit, MI. Operating primarily as a bustling takeout haven, this bare-bones establishment delivers authentic, soul-satisfying southern comfort food and slow-smoked barbecue that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. Whether you are craving fall-off-the-bone ribs, crispy fried chicken, or savory seafood platters, Uptown BBQ & Soulfood offers a menu deeply rooted in traditional homestyle cooking.
Patrons rave about the signature smoked meats and hearty portions. The Rib Snack (4 Bones) and Rib Tips (Pint) showcase master-level smoking techniques, coated generously in their famous house BBQ sauce which diners frequently highlight as being "on point." For poultry lovers, the 1/2 BBQ Chicken Dinner and the crispy Turkey Wing Dinner (Baked or Fried) deliver robust, savory flavors. If you prefer seafood, the golden fried catfish and shrimp dinners provide a wonderful coastal counterpoint to the smoky barbecue mains.
No soul food meal is complete without traditional sides, and Uptown delivers a stellar lineup. Customer reviews consistently highlight local favorites such as the rich baked macaroni and cheese, flavorful collard greens, sweet candied yams, and homestyle fried corn. Paired with their freshly baked sweet corn muffins, these sides elevate every dinner into a true feast of comfort.
Known for its steady flow of hungry patrons, Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is a takeout-only spot where quality takes time. As regular diners note, packing a little patience during peak hours is well rewarded by the exceptional flavors waiting in your takeout bag. From the sweet and comforting banana pudding and peach cobbler to bottles of their legendary Uptown Famous BBQ Sauce, this Detroit staple captures the true essence of soul food culture.
10500 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
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11444 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Uptown BBQ & Soulfood is located at 15700 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238.
Popular customer favorites include the Rib Snack (4 Bones), Rib Tips (Pint, Smothered Pork Chop Dinner, and traditional sides like baked macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and collard greens.
Yes! Uptown BBQ & Soulfood offers delicious vegetarian-friendly homestyle sides such as Macaroni & Cheese, Candied Yams, Fried Corn, Coleslaw, Green Beans, and Black Eyed Peas.
Uptown BBQ & Soulfood operates primarily as a popular takeout establishment on Livernois, ensuring quick pickup for phone and walk-in orders.
Entrée and dinner prices generally range from $15 to $36, with popular rib dinners, combo platters, and shrimp meals offering generous portions.
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