Jim's Joint BBQ

03/17/2026

We are open!
For all those pushing that snow aside so that we can get outside, we have a free slider to show our appreciation.

03/16/2026

We try to serve you when it's bad out there but mother nature wins today.

03/02/2026

We are honored to be the winner of the Golden Chili Ladle for our White Chicken Chili!
Thank you to St Ambrose and to Rudy Bishop for their efforts to raise money for Benzie Food Partners!

02/18/2026

No power!
We will not be able to open today.

12/30/2025

We will be open Wednesday, 31st till 3:00. Ribs are a great way to bring in the new year.
Call to reserve yours!
Happy New Year!

12/29/2025

We are open today.
If you have lost power, stop in for some warmth and a hot sandwich.

12/26/2025

We are closed today, 26th & 27th. See you Monday.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

We will be closed Thanksgiving weekend so our team can enjoy the time with their families. We hope you have a great holiday and we look forward to serving you again on Monday. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/10/2025

Thank you for your service!

11/09/2025

Jim’s Joint in Honor, Michigan Has the Barbecue You Crave.

He’s a pitmaster. He’s a people person. He’s Jim of Jim’s Joint BBQ. Jim Johnson and pitboss, Susan Johnson, began in the barbeque biz in Lansing back in ’97 and continue their own brand of “no rules, no region” smoky magic today at their Northern Michigan restaurant in downtown Honor.

A giant hand-hewn wooden flag right inside the eatery’s door is emblazoned with the words “Honor one another.” A motto Jim seems to live by as he welcomes his family of guests—parents with hungry teens, fishermen right off the river, locals on lunch break—with light teasing, an occasional hug and platters heavy with his succulent, excellent smoked brisket and pork.

Consider upping your football-season potluck game with meat by the pound (Jim’s rule of thumb: one pound of meat for every three people). The ribs—dry-rubbed and glazed—truly need no adornment but if you’re feeling saucy we recommend the Benzie Burn…just the right heat to remind you it’s good to be alive. The corncakes (a riff on the Midwestern delight that is Jiffy Corn Casserole) and potato salad are the stars of the sides.

Bringing good food, family and friends together. Come join us!