Est. in Climax, Michigan
Smoke-Raised in Climax —
Where This Town
Serves the Best
Bowman's BBQ & Meat Market is Climax's own smokehouse — slow-smoked every day, hand-selected cuts from local sources, and recipes that have kept our neighbors coming back for generations.
Family Owned
Local Sources
Low & Slow Daily
Open Today
11 AM – 8 PM
Authentic barbecue. Premium cuts. The heart of Climax, Michigan. Bowman's BBQ & Meat Market brings together the tradition of slow-smoked Southern barbecue with the quality of a neighborhood butcher shop — right here on East Ohio Road.
Our Menu
From Our Smokehouse to Your Table
Every cut is chosen with care, every batch of sauce is made in-house, and everything goes on the smoker low and slow — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
Our Story
Rooted in Climax,
Built on Tradition
Bowman's BBQ & Meat Market started with a simple idea: bring real, slow-smoked barbecue to a community that deserves it. No flash, no shortcuts — just quality meat, the right wood, and enough time for the smoke to do its work.
Located right here in Climax on East Ohio Road, we've become a neighborhood staple for families, workers, and anyone who knows the difference between fast food and real barbecue. Our market side sources local cuts every week, and our smokehouse runs from open to close.
Whether you stop in for a quick lunch or grab a family platter for Sunday dinner, you're eating food made the right way — with patience, pride, and a whole lot of smoke.
Locally Sourced
Every Week
Smoked Daily
Low & Slow
In-House
All Sauces
The Market
Take the Smokehouse Home
Bowman's isn't just a restaurant — it's a full-service meat market. Browse our selection of premium cuts, house-smoked favorites, and ready-to-heat platters, all sourced from trusted local suppliers.
- Prime & choice beef, pork, and poultry
- House-smoked meats ready to take home
- Custom orders & party platters
- Local farm partnerships, fresh deliveries
What People Say
Locals Love Bowman's
Best barbecue in the area, hands down. The ribs are unreal — tender, smoky, and the glaze is perfect. We drive past a lot of places just to stop here.
Stopped in for a quick lunch and ended up buying a whole pack of sausage for the weekend. The brisket was the best I've had outside of Texas. This place is a gem.
We ordered a party platter for our family reunion and everyone was asking where we got it. The smoked chicken, the mac & cheese — everything was incredible. Thank you, Bowman's!
Visit Us
Come See What
the Smoke's About
We're right here in Climax, easy to find off East Ohio Road. Pull in for a plate, grab some meat to go, or call ahead and we'll have your order ready.
- Address
- 14377 E O N Ave, Climax 49034
- Phone
- (269) 746-7675
- bbqbowman@yahoo.com
- Hours
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Mon – Sat: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
14377 E O N Ave, Climax, MI 49034
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