J Bird Smoked Meats Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to J Bird Smoked Meats, where comfort food meets culinary excellence. Nestled in Keego Harbor, this delightfully casual eatery offers a menu that's a meat lover’s dream, specializing in smoked meats that are packed with rich, savory flavors. But don't worry, vegetarians—there are plenty of options for you too!
From mouthwatering burgers to hearty sides, every dish is crafted with love. The restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere is perfect for families, groups, and even your furry friends, thanks to the dog-friendly outdoor seating.
With amenities like reservations, delivery, and takeout, J Bird Smoked Meats seamlessly blends convenience and quality. Whether you're stopping by for a happy hour or planning a special dinner, this gem covers all bases. So gather the family or kick back with friends—this is more than just a meal; it’s a flavorful experience waiting to be savored!
J Bird Smoked Meats Kick It Off
Parm Tots
Simple with green chili ranch.
Loaded Parm Tots
Pulled pork, melted cheddar, slaw and momphis BBQ sauce.
Nashville Hot Chicken Fingers
Served with carrot and celery stix, green chili ranch.
Smoked Then Fried Jumbo BBQ Wings
Hot or BBQ with carrot and celery stix, green chili ranch.
Bird Chips
Homemade corn tortilla chips loaded salsa, sour cream, mucho buenero BBQ sauce contains peanuts cheddar jack and pickled jalapenos.
Brisket Burnt Ends
Served with Texas toast.
Smoke Pit Chili Soup
Smoked chuck roast, brisket and ground beef slow simmered with plenty of seasonings, peppers, tomato and onions.
Smoke Pit Chili Soup Loaded
with Salsa, Cheddar jack cheese, sour cream and pickled jalapenos. Add cornbread for an additional charge.
J Bird Gumbo Soup
Served with andouille, smoked chicken, shrimp and jasmine rice.
Soups
Side Salads
Simple Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrot, cheddar jack, cucumber, tomato, cornbread croutons, honey mustard dressing.
BLT Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, bacon, blue cheese, cornbread croutons, green chili ranch
Veggie Salad
Pit roasted beets, chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, olives, bell peppers, pickled peppers, mixed greens, queso fresco and house dressing.
Mason Dixon Chicken Salad
Bourbon smoked pulled chicken, pit roasted beets, chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, olives, bell peppers, pickled peppers, mixed greens, queso fresco and house dressing.
Salmon And The Farmer Salad
Smoked salmon with mixed greens, shredded carrot, cucumber, tomato, cornbread croutons and honey mustard dressing.
SxSW Pig In The Garden
16hour pulled pork shoulder w. mixed greens, tomato, corn, black beans, cheddar jack, pickled jalapenos, torilla strips served w. a side of jalapeno vinaigrette
Dinner Salads
Comforts
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Served with 2 sides and cornbread.
Nashville Hot Chicken
Sauce available on side. Not returnable if too spicy. Served with 2 sides and cornbread.
J Bird Mac And Cheese
Served with 1 side.
Pulled Pork
Beef Brisket
Turkey Breast
Salmon Filet
Served with cerole remoulade.
St. Louis Ribs
Dry rubbed or glazed with BBQ sauce.
Baby Back Ribs
Dry rubbed or glazed with BBQ sauce.
3 Meat Sampler
Pulled Chicken
Smoked Meats
Old Fashioned J Burgers
Ordinary Joe Burger
Special sauce, lettuce and tomato. Add cheese for an additional charge.
The J Burger
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion marmo. Detroit zap sauce.
Contractor Burger
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, smoked brisket, bacon, cheddar cheese, beer battered onion ring and Memphis BBQ sauce.
Pig Pie Classic
Pulled pork, buttermilk slaw
Hotty C
Nashville hot chicken breast, slaw and homemade pickles. Sauce available on side, not refundable if too hot.
The 4 Way Sandwich
Triple decker of pulled pork, beef brisket, andouille sausage, smoked turkey on griddled Texas toast, skewered with a wing and a rib.
Bo Dip Sandwich
Smoked brisket, griddled peppers and onions, horseradish sauce, Swiss cheese and brisket jus served on a sub bun
Texas Turkey Reuben
Smoked turkey, Swiss, buttermilk slaw, special sauce and grilled Texas toast.
Pig Apple Pie
16 hour pulled pork shoulder, OlYeller sauce, Roasted apples
Triple Oink
16 hour pulled pork shoulder, andouille sausage, bacon, slaw
BBQ Sandwiches
Sides
Roasted Apples
Garlic Brussel Sprouts
Bacon Dog Pit Beans
2 Pc Cornbread
Sweet And Smoky Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Buttermilk Slaw
Beer Battered Onion Rings
J Bird Mac And Cheese
Kids 14 Lb. J Burger
Add cheese for an additional charge.
Kids Quarter Slab Ribs
Kids BBQ Sandwich
Choice of pulled pork or chicken.
Kids J Mac And Cheese
Kids Buttermilk Fried J Bird Fingers
Kids
Family Style Dining
Family Meal For 2 People
12 slab ribs St Louis or Baby Back, dryrubbed or glazed. Choose 4 meats and 4 small sides. Served with texas toast and homemade pickles. Comes with your choice of 2 BBQsauce sides.
Family Meal For 4 People
Full slab ribs St Louis or Baby Back, dryrubbed or glazed. Choose 4 meats and 4 medium sides. Served with texas toast and homemade pickles. Comes with your choice of 4 BBQsauce sides.
Family Meal For 6 People
112 slab ribs St Louis or Baby Back, dryrubbed or glazed. Choose 4 meats and 6 medium sides. Served with texas toast and homemade pickles. Comes with your choice of 6 BBQsauce sides.
Family Meal For 8 People
Two full slab ribs St Louis or Baby Back, dryrubbed or glazed. Choose 4 meats and 4 large sides. Served with texas toast and homemade pickles. Comes with your choice of 8 BBQsauce sides.
Butterscotch Pudding
Served in a mason jar
Bourbon Bread Pudding
Vernors Float
Faygo Floats
Vernors Can
Sweets
J Bird Regional BBQ Sauce
8 Oz. Bottle Kansas City Sauce
Ketchup, brown sugar and spices thick and tomatoey.
8 Oz. Bottle Michigan Sauce
Ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar and tamarind sweet, thick and sticky.
8 Oz. Bottle Ol Yeller Sauce
Yellow and Dijon mustard, honey sweet and tangy.
8 Oz. Bottle Memphis Sauce
Ketchup, cider vinegar, apple juice, molasses and maple syrup sweet, tangy and peppery.
Bottle Harbor Heat Sauce
Beer, vinegar, garlic and habaneros thin, spicy and sour.
8 Oz. Jar Green Chili Ranch
Buttermilk, Roasted Poblanos, Herbs and Spices
16 Oz. Bottle Kansas City Sauce
Ketchup, brown sugar and spices thick and tomatoey.
16 Oz. Bottle Michigan Sauce
Ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar and tamarind sweet, thick and sticky.
16 Oz. Bottle Ol Yeller Sauce
Yellow and Dijon mustard, honey sweet and tangy.
16 Oz. Bottle Memphis Sauce
Ketchup, cider vinegar, apple juice, molasses and maple syrup sweet, tangy and peppery.
Vernors Float
Faygo Floats
Assorted Old Fashioned Faygo Bottles
Root beer, orange or vanilla cream soda.
Vernors Caned
Beverages
2oz. sauces
Creole Remoulade
Memphis
ketchup, cider vinegar, apple juice, molasses and maple syrupsweet, tangy and peppery
Midwestern
ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, and tamarindsweet, thick and sticky
Kansas City
ketchup, brown sugar and spicesthick and tomatoey
Ranch
Buttermilk, Roasted Poblanos, Herbs and Spices
Ol Yeller
Yellow dijon mustards, honeysweet and tangy
Honey Mustard
Dijon and Grainy Mustard, Honey and Olive Oil
House Dressing
Raspberry Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil, Garlic, Parmesan, Italian Seasonings
Harbor Heat
Beer, vinegar, garlic and habanerosthin, spicy and sour
Nashville Hot Sauce
Very spicy habanero butter sauce
1 Piece Fried Chicken
4oz. Beef Brisket
4oz. Pulled Pork
4oz. Pulled Chicken
4oz. Salmon
3oz. Sausage
4oz. Turkey
14 Rack Of Ribs
Baby Back or St. Louis, Dry Rubbed or Glazed
Full Rack Of Ribs
Baby Back or St. Louis, Dry Rubbed or Glazed
12 Rack Of Ribs
Baby Back or St. Louis, Dry Rubbed or Glazed
Al A Carte Meats
JB Salad Dressings
Green Chili Ranch 20oz
Buttermilk, Roasted Poblanos, Herbs and Spices
JB House Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette 20oz
Raspberry Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil, Garlic, Parmesan, Italian Seasonings
Honey Mustard 20oz
Dijon and Grainy Mustard, Honey and Olive Oil