Arkin's Sweet BBQ Pit in Southfield, MI – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details

Brisket is dry as hell. Flavorless. Looks like I got the short end of the stick and was served older brisket from the day before. Disgusted

2 piece combo: Sliced chicken, rib tips and potato wedges and coleslaw for sides and there was Texas toast. Cornbread for another side

Arkin's Sweet BBQ Pit Barbecue Restaurant ·$$

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BBQ We at Arkins sweet BBQ pit we smoke ower food slow and low with special Seasoning Ten years of creating the best Quality Seasoning To creat the best tasting BBQ

Website: arkinsbbq.com

Phone: (248) 731-7397

Closed now

Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

30140 Southfield Rd Southfield, MI 48076 ·369.71 mi

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Amenities

Accessible
Wifi
Family friendly

Reviews

4.0 477 reviews

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Kaevon S. 02/01/26

My husband and I saw a video review of this place and decided to try it. We arrived with lowered expectations, as we had been disappointed by bbq places before. Arkin's is a small carry-out only...

PE B. 05/14/26

Food is soo good! The service is great as well! It's take out food! Worth the drive absolutely! Makes my mouth water, just thinking about it!

Breanna T. 11/06/25

10 out of 10 experience always! I love the flavor of the meat and the bbq sauce is on point, this place never disappoints and they give you a great portion of food! I got the sliced chicken...

Jonathan P. 05/31/25

A small storefront with just enough space to line up, but such good food and quick too! Nice employees too.

Chris J. 09/18/25

This is the other best bbq spot in the area. This is takeout only, but the interior is cool because you can see the giant smoker that they use. I ordered a combo plate with brisket, pulled pork,...

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