Vicki’s Bar-B-Q is the original home of Detroit “Pit” style Bar-B-Q. Vicki’s has been in business since 1964 specializes in wood charcoal pit cooked Spare Ribs, cherry wood smoked Rib Tips and Chicken, and battered fried Shrimp. Our secret recipe sweet vinegar BBQ sauce has been a Detroit favorite for over 50 years.
Vicki’s started out as Vicki’s Shrimp Hut in 1963. With a retail space on W. Warren, Vicki’s was located near the iconic Dot & Ettas Shrimp Hut. Seeking to create a unique experience for Vicki’s, the original owners, Farfield and Vicki Butler, changed the name and added Bar-B-Q ribs to the menu. Armed with a special sauce recipe provided by a generous customer, Vicki’s Ribs took off and has been a Detroit favorite ever since.
Unassuming joint offering a limited menu of fried shrimp & hickory-smoked ribs & chicken. Based on 888 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
3845 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: (313) 894-9906
Website: https://vickisbbq.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
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Reviews
Tommie Daniels
I ordered the shrimp and rib combo on 8/30. i was reminded on this place from social media..My mom use to get ribs from here but it seems like they fell off. The sauce had too much vinegar and ribs tasted like they could be a day old or so. The shrimp was pretty cool it was served hot. I was expecting steak fries under the ribs but I got crinkle with no sauce, didn’t realize I had to ask for that. However i’m not sure if I would have liked the sauce today. I would have asked for a refund but they don’t do refunds exchange only, so I will just take the loss and won’t come back.
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Hollywood
My friend said… if you in the D, you gotta try Vicki’s BBQ so I did!!! And let me tell you…. the ribs were on POINT!!! So good I forget to take a pic of my ribs!!! Mannnnn I got soooo many rib tips and the half slab dinner was the bomb!!! You get alot!! I really liked her BBQ sauce too! You can tell it was homemade for sure!!! Even tho, they didn’t have no shrimp the day I went (which is what I really wanted), I’m still glad I stopped to try her out!!!! Maybe next time I can get my shrimp. For some old school ribs, I highly recommend.
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Tamara Darby
First time having Vicky’s. Meat was smoked well, we ordered chicken, rib tips, and rib bones, all meat was tender and tasty. However, they need additional sauce options. My family likes sweet and zesty sauce flavor their sauce is bold. Cole slaw, fries and baked beans were all good.
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Brandi Scott
My family has been coming here since the 70s and decade after decade, this food has NEVER missed!! It’s always hot, fresh, extremely delicious and affordable. This is the best bbq in Michigan. I’ve been eating here myself for over 25 years and I have no Intentions on letting up. Family owned and operated and it’s a blessing!
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jrock 1975
This place is the bomb for ribs the sides were just OK but I enjoyed the ribs very much the sauce is boss. The lady was very helpful I explain to her I was visiting from Cleveland and she hook me up with a nice dinner with nice desserts they sell such as the lemon pie which I had all it was the bomb. The sauce is very good I was very shocked the taste of it the ribs were just fall off the bone goodness I will be back. Thanks Vickies!
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EV Bright
Too much paprika, not enough bbq sauce. Sad to say the person behind the counter was REALLY, REALLY rude, and the sad thing about it, she didn’t know she was rude… or did she? Mom and Pop businesses need to provide Customer Service training for their staff… rude employees hurt their business. Sorry to say, I probably will not go back, not even in a crunch.
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Aley Boswell-Lake
1st time visit.
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Jonathan Smith
I was a regular here but had not stopped here since Covid-19. They need to beg the old cook to come back, also the old workers. Put the portion back to what it was. If I order a slab I don’t want to get home and only see a half slab. You would do better raising the price.
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La Trice R Herring
I’ll start by saying I’ve never had their food and had never been here. So my sister wanted me to try it as it was nostalgic to her and she’s a rib fanatic (she never said it was good/ delicious) Sister called to ask a question about possible lunch specials, was referred to menu online and was hung up on…I called back to place the order based on online menu, phone rung so long I nearly forgot who I was calling, gentleman answered the phone said hold on I have to tend to the grill… same rude young lady then got back on the phone and took our order (i would’ve gone somewhere else if it were my choice). Same female employee greeted is as we come in the door, asked did we place an order already and what is the name on it, gave that information, she then stated well you’re going to have to wait a few minutes I’ll give everyone their orders at the same time (speaking of the others waiting, we had the smallest order). In my mind I’m thinking bad energy, bad food… for those who seek food for nostalgia sake, their sauce taste like old school Greens Bar-b-cue and a bit like Youngs Bar-b-cue. Our ribs were quite charred, not to the point they were dry, thankfully. The steak fries were delicious and cooked just right. Based on the service alone, I’d NEVER return. The sauce wasn’t too my liking. The ribs had little flavor… aside from being charred! I’m sure you can guess why we/I did not call to complain. For this to be a Detroit staple, it’s disheartening.
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Sandra McCorkle
Only give one star because you have too! Aweful! Fat ribs no sauce overcooked fries without any sauce like who does this? Sauce was requested by the way! Little small cups for sides that you pay additional for! Unbelievable! Will not return!
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