Bad Brads BBQ
About Bad Brads BBQ
Bad Brads BBQ at 20300 Farmington Rd in Livonia, MI serves hickory-smoked meats with made-from-scratch sides in rustic surroundings. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, an on-site bar, and outdoor seating. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are offered, along with small plates and desserts. Drinks include beer, wine, cocktails, liquor, and coffee. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8,606 reviews.
Diners can choose table or counter service, takeout, or delivery, and catering is available. The restaurant welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu and high chairs, and is also listed as suitable for solo dining. It welcomes LGBTQ diners and is identified as a transgender safe space. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking. Reservations are not accepted.
Known for
- Hickory-smoked meats and made-from-scratch sides
- Rustic setting with a fireplace
- On-site bar and outdoor seating
- Children’s menu and high chairs
- Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering
What reviewers say elsewhere
“We absolutely LOVE Bad Brad's! So much so that we genuinely can't decide which food is our favorite! The burnt ends GET IN MAH BELLLLY The sweet potatoes SWEET PILLOWY HEAVEN! And I cannot forget.... THE SAUCE! MY GOSH THE SAUCE! 321, …”
— Rachel Jackson, September 16, 2026 · google
“The food was excellent and there are so many options to choose from! Service from Henry was top notch. Thanks Bad Brad's for a great night out!!”
— Christopher Wood Jr, September 16, 2026 · google
“This was my first time at Bad Brad’s, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. It feels like so many restaurants these days serve mediocre food with subpar service, but that was absolutely not the case here. Henry was phenomenal and …”
— Anthony Elliott, September 16, 2026 · google
“Kim was amazing! Such fast friendly service and the food was SO good. Bought a couple of their house made barbecue sauce bottles to take home too🤤”
— Skylar Buck, September 15, 2026 · google
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