Smoke Street BBQ

If your Milford day calls for something hearty, Smoke Street is the answer — and judging by the small mountain of glowing reviews, half of Oakland County already knows it. This is real, patient barbecue: meats smoked in-house for up to twelve hours over hickory and cherry wood, then set loose with six different homemade sauces so you can build your plate exactly how you like it. The sides get the same care, there’s a rotating seasonal draft list to wash it down, and the whole thing runs with a friendly, bar-and-grill ease that makes it as good for a big hungry group as for a two-person lunch. It sits right on Main Street in the thick of downtown, an easy walk from the shops and the river, which makes it a natural anchor for a full day out. Come hungry, wear the stretchy pants, and don’t skip the sauces. On our list as Milford‘s heavyweight for smoked-meat comfort — and one of the most beloved tables in town.