About - Babybacks Open Pit Restaurant
Welcome to Babybacks Open Pit Restaurant, where the warmth of our pit-cooked barbecue will make you feel right at home. Located in the heart of Detroit, we're proud to be a part of this vibrant community. For years, we've been perfecting our craft, serving up mouth-watering meats and sides that are sure to satisfy your cravings. At Babybacks, we're committed to quality and customer satisfaction. We use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods to bring you the best barbecue experience in town. Our friendly staff are always happy to help, and we're dedicated to making sure you leave feeling full and happy. We're not just a restaurant, we're a local favorite. We're passionate about supporting our community and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers whenever possible. Come taste the difference for yourself and see why we've earned a 5.0-star rating from our loyal customers. Call us today at (313) 340-9500 to book your table.
Amenities and More
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
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Delicious green beans! Cabbage delicious! Pork and chicken fresh off the grill! Mac and cheese creamy & cheesy. Good customer service as well. Amazing! Thank you!
Love this place been eating there food for over 8 years now even followed them when they relocated I live about 45 minutes away but I make my way out there at lease 5 times a month for their Great food. The nicest people you ever meet.
I've been meaning to stop by @babybacks_openpit on West 7 Mile/Santa Rosa on Detroits west side for some time now. They've been in business for 9 years and are doing well through these hard times. Hell, making it through the Covid year is testament to their service and food quality. Today I was met by a young man who's family owns the business. He was about as friendly as a person can be. He graciously answered my questions without hesitation. BTW his recommendation is the chicken here which I didn't get this time. But it sure looked great in the window. I opted for a 1/2 rack of babybacks. As for my sides I opted for Mac'n Cheese and Cabbage. They were out of potato salad being late in the day. But cabbage is always a win for me. The ribs are sauced up proper and are charred on the top. As babyback ribs should be they have some chew/pull to them and dont just fall off the bone. Contrary to popular belief falling off is overcooked. These were not over done they were spot on. The smoke and charred flavor hit deep with their homemade sauce. Its a runny sauce but very rich with flavor and a bit of sweetness. A good balance here. The Mac was cheesy, had solid flavor and can taste the salt/pepper and garlic in the cheese. The noodles were not over or under done. Great execution here as well. The cabbage was a homerun all day. It has potato slices in it and a solid stewed sauce. Im going to smash this after my post. Ill pay for it later but thats worth it with the flavor. The flavors of everything is on point folks. But the service was exceptional. I didn't get your name bro but keep at it! NEXT TIME I'm going to try their chicken and some Ox Tail. Yes a BBQ place with some ox tails. Why? They're a soul food BBQ place. They also have meatloaf (not my jam never was) but people love it so try it. It did look good. Pricing is not bad. In fact it is on the cheaper side of area BBQ places in Detroit. Big plus because the ribs and 2 sides are in my top spot so far. Please go check them out. They're next to the State Farm insurance company in the building. #babybacksopenpit #BBQ #babyback #babybacks #babybackribs #ribs #barbque