Billy Sims Hosts Grand Opening for New Barbecue Restaurant in Troy

The following information was provided in a press release.

Legendary Lions running back Billy Sims has a presence in Troy with his third Michigan restaurant at 1977 South Blvd.

The Oklahoma-based Billy Sims Barbecue restaurant chain opened in Troy on South Blvd., just east of Crooks Road. Sims, a No. 1 draft pick who played for the Lions from 1980 through 1984, was on hand to kick off the grand opening with owner Dave Harris and Mayor Dane Slater and Councilmember Ed Pennington.

"Billy Sims Barbecue is something I’m very excited about," Sims says. "We’ve got a fun, family oriented, tailgate kind of atmosphere here and some of the tastiest and most tender brisket and ribs around. It’s truly a celebration of good food and good football – a place to kick back and enjoy yourself."

"We are very excited to welcome Troy resident Dave Harris and his Billy Sims Barbecue team to Troy," Mayor Dane Slater said. "The food is outstanding and the restaurant has a very welcoming feel especially if you’re a sports fan. It was great watching Billy Sims interact with all the customers during the grand opening weekend."

The Billy Sims Barbecue chain has 23 stores in Oklahoma and two in Missouri.  The barbecue restaurants offer nine kinds of smoked meats — brisket (sliced and chopped), pulled pork, chicken breast, turkey breast, hot links, Polish sausage, bologna and ribs — as well as nine sides ranging from baked beans and baked potatoes to smoked corn on the cob and cole slaw.

There are no fried foods, including French fries. Everything is cooked in the smoker, there are no ovens or deep fryers. The meats are smoked on site over pecan wood. Billy Sims Barbecue has a simple, family-oriented, neighborhood feel — with prices to match.

Sandwiches made with one smoked meat are $6.99 with one side. Dinners with one meat and two sides are $9.99. Half-rack rib dinners are $11.99; full-rack dinners are $22.99. For more information, visit billysimsbbq.com.