Billy Sims Barbeque

[zimm]

has 23 locations in OK and MO, and apparently there will soon be one in Southfield on Telegraph just north of 10 Mile, in what iirc used to be a really big *** Arby's. i drove by today and saw it's under construction. seems to get decent reviews on Yelp, etc.

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[lordstanley]

When the server brings the drinks, would they mind if we knock the Gatorade off the table?

[hail2mich]

When the server brings the drinks, would they mind if we knock the Gatorade off the table?

You may be met with a karate kick in the head from Mr. Sims himself.

[zimm]

when i was a kid, this was the most awesome thing i ever saw.


the image of Billy on his website with a massive afro is pretty awesome too...

[slim pickens]

I have eaten at one a few years back. it was alright, nothing more.

[MotownWebGuy]

I actually went to one in Springfield, MO just a couple weeks ago. Didn't eat, but I picked up some BBQ sauce and looked around. The food looked good.

[shabba4detroit]

has 23 locations in OK and MO, and apparently there will soon be one in Southfield on Telegraph just north of 10 Mile, in what iirc used to be a really big *** Arby's. i drove by today and saw it's under construction. seems to get decent reviews on Yelp, etc.

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It was a big *** Arby's. I don't understand why the Arby's closed. It can't be because they didn't charge enough for the food.

It's right next to the Shield's on Telegraph, and there has been a sign on the building that said "Coming Soon" for about a year. This week, they put up a full sized Billy Sims BBQ sign, so I think that the grand opening must be imminent.

[Oblong]

Wow, I rarely go up that way but distinctly remember that Arby's. It had the big cowboy hat sign.

When I read this thread title it took me a few minutes to figure out if Billy was still alive.....

[zimm]

Wow, I rarely go up that way but distinctly remember that Arby's. It had the big cowboy hat sign.

When I read this thread title it took me a few minutes to figure out if Billy was still alive.....

are you sure you're thinking of the same Arby's? i used to work in the area and in the 10 or so years since, i don't think they ever had the big hat sign (google street view this address 25025 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI ). i do know the Arbys way up north on Telegraph on the Pontiac/Waterford border still has the big hat. i've eaten there once or twice. ( 49 North Telegraph Road, Waterford Township, MI )

[Oblong]

maybe I don't remember it right then, but I do remember a big *** Arby's there. If you asked me yesterday what was at 10 mile and Telegraph I'd say a big *** Arby's.

[Biff Mayhem]

maybe I don't remember it right then, but I do remember a big *** Arby's there. If you asked me yesterday what was at 10 mile and Telegraph I'd say a big *** Arby's.

I've long advocated that "big ***" should be incorporated into the metric system as an actual unit of measurement.

[MotownWebGuy]

BTW, the Southfield location is slated to open at the end of this month.

[MotownWebGuy]

The Southfield location is scheduled to open next Friday, August 24th.

Southfield Location:

25025 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 809-2861


Next up will be a location in Lincoln Park. No opening date available yet.

[shabba4detroit]

In my mind, the Arby's by Macomb Mall still has the big cowboy hat, but I couldn't find it the last time I was by there.

[Antrat]

I understand that Barry Sanders walked into one, ate 2/3 of a meal and then walked out before finishing.

[Casimir]

FWIW, I saw a Billy Sims BBQ pickup truck westbound on US24 between Defiance, OH and the Indy/Ohio line Sunday. The huge logo that took up the entire side of the pick up was hard to ignore.

[MotownWebGuy]

Lincoln Park location:

3695 Dix
Lincoln Park,MI 48146

[shabba4detroit]

FWIW, I saw a Billy Sims BBQ pickup truck westbound on US24 between Defiance, OH and the Indy/Ohio line Sunday. The huge logo that took up the entire side of the pick up was hard to ignore.

From what I can tell, there are two Billy Sims semi-trailers parked on the premises of the Southfield restaurant and apparently they are set up with stairs for people to go inside for some reason. Might be overflow seating, might be the BS traveling museum.

[Antrat]

might be the BS traveling museum.

This apparently is what Obama calls the Romney campaign.

Ba Dum Tish!


/I'm not political at all, just couldn't pass up another bad joke opportunity.

[slim pickens]

Lincoln Park location:

3695 Dix
Lincoln Park,MI 48146

this sits on the site of the RealBBQ site that just closed. Anything is better then that place.....

[MotownWebGuy]

Here is the official press release about the Southfield opening.

BILLY SIMS BARBECUE OPENING SOUTHFIELD, MI LOCATION AUGUST 24

Southfield, MI August 15, 2012- The Billy Sims Barbecue franchise is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in Southfield, MI on Friday, August 24. This marks the 24th location for the franchise aptly named after famed 1978 Heisman and former Detroit Lions running back, Billy Sims.

With operations in Oklahoma and Missouri, the Billy Sims Barbecue franchise is expanding into the state of Michigan. A second Michigan location is scheduled to open in Lincoln Park October 5, 2012.

“It’s great to be opening in Michigan,” Sims stated. “I have been anxious to get a location open up here for quite a while. I receive a lot of fan mail asking when we are opening in Michigan. I am excited to now have a location for my loyal Detroit fans to visit.”
To celebrate the opening, Billy Sims and fellow Detroit Lions alumnus, Steve Owens will host an in-store appearance at the Southfield Billy Sims Barbecue Saturday, September 8 from 11am-8pm.

Billy Sims Barbecue-Southfield is located at 25025 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI. The restaurant is open 11am-9pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-10 pm Friday and Saturday. The phone number to the Southfield restaurant is 248-809-2861.

Visit facebook.com/billysimsbbq and www.billysimsbbq.com for future appearances of Billy Sims.

[Biff Mayhem]

I understand that Barry Sanders walked into one, ate 2/3 of a meal and then walked out before finishing.

Did he have his dad call in his credit card number to pay the bill?

[John_Brian_K]

I drove past the Soutfield location a few days ago and thought about this thread....awwwwwwww

[Oblong]

I understand that Barry Sanders walked into one, ate 2/3 of a meal and then walked out before finishing.

He claimed all along to be a vegetarian but was spotted eating some ribs.

[zimm]

i heard a radio ad today. apparently Billy is looking forward to seeing all of his fans. and probably to drop kicking anyone who does not show up...

[MotownWebGuy]

I was invited to stop by his restaurant yesterday to check the place out, sample some food, and meet Billy.

The menu available yesterday was limited for the event, as they were only serving up sandwiches (with various meat choices), a side dish (variety to choose from), and soft drink. The food I tasted was great and I would certainly stop in again to see what their full menu has to offer.

During the event, I picked up a couple bottles of the Billy Sims BBQ Sweet and Mild sauce and had the bottles autographed. They will be available in the future in some type of giveaway from MotownSports.com.

[shabba4detroit]

I was invited to stop by his restaurant yesterday to check the place out, sample some food, and meet Billy.

The menu available yesterday was limited for the event, as they were only serving up sandwiches (with various meat choices), a side dish (variety to choose from), and soft drink. The food I tasted was great and I would certainly stop in again to see what their full menu has to offer.

During the event, I picked up a couple bottles of the Billy Sims BBQ Sweet and Mild sauce and had the bottles autographed. They will be available in the future in some type of giveaway from MotownSports.com.

Is it a sit-down restaurant with waitstaff, or is it counter service?

[MotownWebGuy]

Is it a sit-down restaurant with waitstaff, or is it counter service?

Counter service.

[MotownWebGuy]

Counter service.

[hueytaxi]

Living in the South, I can't find Bar Be Que I really enjoy except for mine.

[Motor City Sonics]

A friend of mine once broke down on I-75 on a cold night around 11pm. This was pre cell-phone days. Billy Sims and one of the Lions O-Lineman pulled up and asked him what was wrong - drove him to a gas station in Detroit so he could call AAA - then drove him back to his car and let him sit in their warm car until the tow truck got there.....wrote down his name and got him a couple of tickets to a game.

[zimm]

Velma and I went to the telegraph road location for lunch today. there was quite a line, and the staff seems like they're just figuring things out, which i'm sure will improve with time. the food was decent, although we thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was. the meat was actually very good (we both got pulled pork sandwiches, she added a rib.) it was well cooked and also didn't contain any of the yucky bits that come with mediocre pulled pork. the sauces were ok-they only offer 2 and one is overly sweet and meh, the other underdelivers on a promise of spicyness. the sandwich buns are low quality, and we were both disappointed by the sides.

in all, it was decent but unremarkable. if i'm going for decent bbq, i'd rather pay 1-2$ more and go to Famous Dave's for better food, served sit down style by eager to please staff. if i'm looking for good bbq, i'm headed down to stand in line at Slow's or up to the end of the earth at the Clarkston Union.

also, they sell chia pet Billy's where the chia grows into a sweet afro and it was definitely good for a laugh.

[hueytaxi]

Glad you got Velma out of the house. I hear from her occasionally and miss her presence here.

We had Snow's back in the 70's and I think his family still runs it. I had several people let me try a rib from them and it was great. finally one day I entered and Mr. Snow waited on me. I ordered 6 ribs and beans with regular sauce. Mr. Snow was elderly then and his eyes twinkled as he commented...."you white boys don't know good BBQ when you order that "easy" sauce. I put real BBQ sauce on two of them for you". I will never again forget biting into that fifth rib. I have no idea what happened to the rest of my dinner because I had to leave the area and find some crackers or anything to counteract the peppers. I still can't take real hot sauces.