Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea

Chelsea, MI · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Chelsea
#12
of 30 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea, 125 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone
(734) 562-2565
Website
www.sh52bbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea is a restaurant located in Chelsea, MI. It is one of 30 restaurants listed in Chelsea. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Chelsea city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #12 of 30 restaurants in Chelsea. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Shawn Cummins · Nov 2025

Downtown Chelsea is a quaint small town vibe with a rich history, full of nice shops and country atmosphere. Smokehouse 52 has been a staple of downtown Chelsea for as long as I can remember, and a well deserved title at that. Today ( Snowy Sunday ) the family and I ( 10 total ) chose Smokehouse 52 as our monthly dinner spot for November. We arrived shortly after 3:00 pm and we're sat right away. The smells when you walk in the door are amazing in and of itself. The cool downtown corner location works for the interior brick, metal and rich wood ambiance. We sat near the front window facing main street in a large family table well suited for our size. Sophia was our waitress. she was a 5 star server all day long. Quick to help with suggestions for appetizers and honestly, my drink was n

★★★★★ 5.0 Michigan Designed · Jul 2025

Smokehouse 52 BBQ in Chelsea is an absolute gem! We stopped in and were completely blown away by the delicious food. Everything we tried, from the tender meats to the flavorful sides, was fantastic. The variety of sauces on the table allowed us to customize every bite, and it was all top-notch. The atmosphere is just right for a BBQ joint – comfortable and inviting. If you're looking for incredible smoked meats and a truly satisfying meal, this is definitely the place to go. We can't wait to come back for more!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jake Stockham · Feb 2026

Blundered in to this Fabulous eating establishment in Chelsea so glad we ate here! Food is delicious service top notch atmosphere is great !

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 kaylen mccumber · Feb 2026

I ordered a pulled chicken sandwich and mac n cheese to go. It seemed like both of them were a day old, the chicken was pretty dry and wasn’t much on the sandwich to begin with. Had to put the whole thing of bbq sauce to make it decent. The mac n cheese looked odd when I opened it but gave it the benefit of doubt but tasted like it’s been sitting in the cup all day, same as it looked. Was my first time trying this restaurant and was very disappointed, not sure I’ll be coming back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura Hunerberg · Jan 2026

Delicious pulled pork nachos, friendly staff, funky atmosphere, a delightful array of table sauces. No food pics because we dug right in!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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