Nunn's Bar-B-Cue II

Nunn's Bar-B-Cue II is Detroit's legendary barbecue destination, serving the city's East Side since 1984 when founder Wiley Nunn, a 32-year Chrysler retiree, opened the original restaurant to share his Southern-style barbecue and signature sauce with Motor City residents. After a tragic fire in 2004 that claimed Mr. Nunn's life, his son Al reopened Nunn's BBQ II in 2006, preserving his father's original recipes and continuing the family legacy. The restaurant's famous ribs are cooked on a 10ft charcoal grill before being placed in the smoker, creating that distinctive flavor locals rave about. Menu highlights include tender rib tips, slow-smoked pulled pork, juicy turkey chops, and rotisserie chicken, along with more adventurous options like pigs feet and jumbo shrimp. The side dishes are equally impressive—creamy mac and cheese, hearty baked beans, black eyed peas, collard greens, and sweet yams. No meal is complete without dessert: peach cobbler, banana pudding, sweet potato pie, or homemade pound cake. With over 1,270 reviews and a 4-star rating, Nunn's BBQ II remains a must-visit for authentic Detroit barbecue, offering dine-in, delivery, and catering services.