Bad Brads BBQ, Barbecue restaurant in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Bad Brads BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Lake Orion, Michigan, serving slow-smoked meats such as ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and chicken with house-made sauces. The space includes a wood-decorated dining room and a full bar.
The restaurant opened in 2016 as the first Bad Brads location built from the ground up, rather than adapted from an existing space. That opening brought the restaurant group into Southeast Michigan for the first time.
The dining room displays metal sculptures made by Michigan artist Ron Finch, whose work can be seen throughout the space. His pieces give the room a character that goes well beyond what you would expect from a typical barbecue place.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers dine-in, takeout, and catering options. An outdoor patio is available in warmer months, so going early on weekends can help you get a seat.
The outdoor patio features illuminated turquoise rocks and small waterfalls, which are not the kind of details you typically find at a barbecue restaurant. A large fireplace on the same patio also makes it usable on cooler evenings.
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