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About Nikola's

Nikola's is a highly rated barbecue restaurant in Southfield, MI, serving slow-smoked meats, bold Southern-inspired flavors, and memorable meals in a warm, welcoming setting. Backed by a 4.30-star rating from 3,892 reviews, Nikola's has built a strong reputation for flavorful barbecue, friendly service, and a dining experience that keeps guests coming back.

Guests love the fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, great coffee, and great dessert, along with convenient wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access.

Whether you're planning a casual lunch, family dinner, or a night out with great food and drinks, Nikola's delivers the comfort, quality, and consistency that make a barbecue restaurant worth visiting. To enjoy a standout barbecue restaurant experience in Southfield, MI, visit Nikola's for rich flavor, inviting hospitality, and a meal that satisfies every time.

★★★★☆ 4.30 rating (3892 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Yvonne Farmer

Yvonne Farmer

2 years ago

This was our first time dining here but definitely not our last. Food was amazing with generous portions. My boys are picky eaters but this was not an issue here as they devoured everything we ordered. The Wingdings were our family appetizer but I would definitely order them as a meal just for myself next time. The breading was the perfect amount of crispy and the sauce was exceptional. I absolutely love the garlic bread. It’s huge! The staff could not have been nicer. Our waitress was great and the entire staff was welcoming and kind.

Mr Cook

Mr Cook

11 months ago

You want good delicious food for your dollars come here and many other restaurants around the southeast area Used to live around here always delicious affordable food Drove a 40-minute trip for this place Yes, it was worth it Came for lunch because it herd dinner time can get pack High great reviews for this restaurant Want to see if the what the hype is all about Man, if I can give it 10 stars 🌟 I would Clean place medium capacity not too big Friendly staff Our server was awesome, gentlemen For appetizers, we ordered the potatoes skin 5. It was good. It was like half a potato generous amount of bacon and cheese For the main course, we ordered Lumber jack chicken, half bbq chicken And the half slabs ribs .all items come with Side dish. We got 2 mack cheese and 2 collard greens and 2 pasta salad Lumber jack chicken was good, not thin, but medium-sized chicken breast cooked perfectly The half chicken is not cooked super soft like rotisserie version .just cook with a perfectly bbq sauce, not sweet like other bbq sauces Last the half slabs bbq ribs Same bbq sauces not too sweet with some tang .they put just enough bbq sauce, not heavy a light coating Side items like Mac and cheese Collard green are delicious and generous amounts of food too .cold pasta is hot the spot, too Seasoned just right, not salty or greasy, too The toasted bread is huge Their food portion is huge and the prices are cheaper affordable than other restaurants Your leftovers for another day The food was so good we ordered a Ruben sandwich 🥪 to go too It is also delicious to a good portion of sandwiches Affordable, delicious, huge portion, what not to love about this place Will definitely be back for sure Come to this place of your hungry and on a budget

Julie Hang

Julie Hang

11 months ago

very delicious! U must try! they give you huge portions/sides 🙌 for the price compared to other places very generous! …

Katie Tucker

Katie Tucker

7 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the moment we walked in, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff provided outstanding service—attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. Every detail was handled with care, making us feel valued throughout the evening. The food was simply mouth-watering. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Every bite left us wanting more, and the balance of textures and tastes was perfection. The shimp, ribs, and cod combo was my favorite! This restaurant delivers not only a meal but a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking impeccable service and unforgettable cuisine.

Shelia

Shelia

month ago

Food was decent. You get a lot for your money which is good. The sides could benefit from seasoning. They also take out 18% automatically. I like to decide what I want to give. And if you want change back after paying with cash, make sure you let the waitress know. They will try to take 18% and keep your change.

Elle S

Elle S

3 months ago

Took mom for lunch. So much food we probably could have shared . Delicious. Dined in. Excellent waitress.

San P

San P

4 months ago

Ribs, chicken & shrimp meal was a great value & much more food than anticipated! Everything was tender & well seasoned. Hot and a cold side were included as well with large garlic bread. Definitely will return

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

4 months ago

So today we came to Nikola's for dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was delicious and our waitress Anna was great!! The greeter at the door Yolanda Haynes, said they will seat us as soon as all 5 of us were there. 4 of us were already there, so Yolanda Haynes takes us back, to the lobby to wait when she notices it was just us 4. She says: you have to wait until everyone is here to be seated. Half us us were there, our other friend was running late. I called her and she told me to go ahead and let them seat us, cause she didn't know how long she was going to be before she got there. The waitress Anna ( who again was great), said that's ok, they can go ahead and sit, Yolanda says no, they can't be seated until all 5 of them are here, because this is our rush time. Rush time??? First of all, there were 5 vacant tables where we were going to be seated, and there was already a big party in the back of 20+ people, and no one else was in the lobby but us when we came back out to wait. Then, after we were seated, our friend was opening her gifts that we put in 2 chairs that no one was sitting in by the wall where we were at... Yolanda proceeds to come and start trying to move her gifts, cause she said she needed to move those chairs, so she can sit the "white people."Our friend said, she will move the gifts and the chairs so she wouldn't have too. Our friend said she doesn't like people handling her things, so if she moves around, she will move the gifts and the chairs. Yolanda says, my hands are clean. Ok, so if your hands are clean, then why were you were wearing gloves, touching the menu's and who knows what else. Then she proceeded to stand in the isle way watching us the whole time. On our way out to leave, she didn't say anything like, "have a good night, thank you for coming," nothing!! Yolanda's attitude was very rude and disrespectful to her own people, and she was so polite to the "white people." I didn't know if she was having a bad day or what, b

Ann K

Ann K

year ago

Our server Michelle was so kind and welcoming. I got the BBQ ribs, chicken, and shrimp ($20.00). My friend got the BBQ half chicken ($16.00). The Mac n cheese was so good! He also liked the potato salad and coleslaw. They give a huge piece of Texas toast and it’s perfect. I really loved the ribs best. I’d definitely be back and recommend it. It’s great food and very reasonably priced!! Definitely have leftovers for tomorrow!

J. Lamar Hannah

J. Lamar Hannah

3 months ago

Still my fav stop when I come home. Best broasted chicken and bbq sauce. Broasted taters legit. Very generous portions and always comes out fresh. Ribs and shrimp are also always good. Again I’ve never had anything that I have not enjoyed. I also always get a bbq sauce bottle to go.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

25225 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, United States

Reservations

+1 248-355-4695

Hours

Closed · Saturday 12-10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-10 PM
Saturday 12-10 PM
Sunday 12-8 PM
Monday 11 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
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