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  • Saddleback Easter Feasts 2025 (April 18th - 20th)

     

     

    Make this Easter easy and delicious with a full holiday meal from Saddleback BBQ

    We’re smoking Michigan-raised hams and crafting every side dish from scratch, all packed with rich flavor and made right here in Michigan.

    Each Easter Meal Includes:

    • Smoked Ham

    • Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Pork Gravy

    • Mac & Cheese

    • Stuffing

    • Dinner Rolls

    Meal Options:

    • Half Meal – Feeds up to 4 people | $139.99
      Includes half of a smoked ham

    • Full Meal – Feeds up to 8 people | $239.99
      Includes a full smoked ham

    Meals are served cold with simple reheating instructions. You can pick them up on Friday, April 18th, Saturday, April 19th, or Easter Sunday, April 20th. Please note: on Easter Sunday we’re only open from 11AM to 1PM for meal pickups.

    Here's how to order

    1. Click the online order link below.

    2. Choose your preferred pickup location (REO Town or Okemos).

    3. Select April 18th, 19th, or 20th as your pickup date.

    4. Checkout and enjoy when the time comes!

    Order Online

  • Reheating Instructions for Easter Meals 2025!

     

    Reheating the Ham: 
    • Pre-heat your oven to 275 degrees.
    • Remove the aluminum foil.
    • Add 2” of water to aluminum pan, then reapply the aluminum foil
    • Cook until the ham reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.
    • Plan on 30 minutes per pound of ham (The whole meals are about 6lb, the half meal is about 3lb)
    • Let ham rest for 15-20 minutes 
    
    

     

    Reheating the Mashed Potatoes
    1. Place potatoes in a small pot.
    1. Put on stove on medium heat.
    1. Add butter and milk until you reach your desired creaminess. 
    1. Continue stirring on stove until it is warm 5-10 minutes.
    
    

     

    Reheating the Gravy: 
    1. Place gravy in a small pot
    1. Put on stove on low to medium heat
    1. Stir occasionally and cook until it is warm
    
    

     

    Reheating the Mac & Cheese: 
    1. Place the Mac & Cheese in a small pot
    1. Put on stove on medium heat 
    1. Add butter and milk as needed to reach your desired creaminess
    1. Stir occasionally and cook until it is warm
    
    

     

    Reheating the Stuffing: 
    1. Put in a microwave safe container 
    1. Place in microwave for 45 seconds
    1.  Take out, add butter, stir, place back in microwave for 30 seconds

     

  • Lent '25

    Fish Tacos, Lobster Rolls, and Lobster Bisque

    Available every Friday during Lent Only!

    Double Decker Fish Taco - Made with IPA Battered Pollock, fresh Mango Salsa, and Queso Fresco, and an Avocado Crema.

    • Two Tacos - $12.99
    • Available March 14th and every Friday after that during Lent
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    Lobster Rolls & Lobster Bisque - Homemade Lobster Rolls and Lobster Bisque available.

    If you order a meal you can choose either a half or a full sandwich, it will also come with the Bisque, French Fries!

    • Full Combo - $18.99 (Full Lobster Roll, Cup of Lobster Bisque, and French Fries)
    • 1/2 Combo - $15.99 (Half Lobster Roll, Cup of Lobster Bisque, and French Fries)
    • Full Lobster Roll Only - $9.99
    • 1/2 Lobster Roll Only - $6.99
    • 8 oz Cup of Bisque - $6.99

    To order, click the link below, select the location you would like to order from (Okemos or REO Town), and be sure to choose Friday for your pickup/delivery date.

    Only available on Fridays!

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    Our Crab Rangoon Pizza Will be Available at Both Slice Locations Every Friday of Lent! 

    Our Crab Rangoon Pizza is topped with all of the traditional Crab Rangoon ingredients. Cream Cheese base topped with Mozzarella, Crab, Scallions and baked in our wood-fired oven. Once cooked we top it with a Sweet Thai Chili sauce and Fried Wontons.

    To order, click the link below, select the location you would like to order from (West Lansing or South Lansing), and be sure to choose Friday for your pickup/delivery date.

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    Fish Sandwich, Fish Basket, and Fish Dinner at Coach's Pub & Grill

    Enjoy our delicious Haddock specials every Friday during Lent! Choose from our Fish Sandwich, Fish Basket, or Fish Dinner, all featuring crispy, tender Haddock. 

    Available at Coach's Pub and Grill. Stop in or order online using the link below.

    To order, click the link below, and be sure to choose Friday for your pickup/delivery date.

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  • Meet & Greet with Santa

     

    Santa will be joining us at Saddleback BBQ (Okemos) this Sunday for a special meet and greet event! We want to celebrate our most loyal customers, so bring your family to enjoy a fun-filled evening with Santa and take some special holiday photos.

    The event will take place from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, and we encourage everyone to stick around and enjoy dinner after the meet and greet.

    We expect this to be very popular, and only have capacity for 80. To guarantee your spot with Santa, purchase a gift card. Gift cards go a long way with helping small businesses. 

    Register for a free ticket here

    You must have a ticket to attend!

    • When - Sunday, December 11th from 5:00 - 7:00pm
    • Where - Saddleback BBQ Okemos (1754 Central Park Dr.)
    • How to Get a Free Ticket - Fill out this form
    • Guarantee Your Spot With Santa - Purchase a Gift Card

    If you choose to purchase a gift card, it can be used to purchase food on the day of the event!

    PS: Don't forget to bring your wish lists for Santa!

  • Saddleback Gift Boxes

    Saddleback partnered with local company Joyful Juniper to create some awesome Gift Boxes just in time for the Holiday Season! 

    For full descriptions of each item, more photos, pricing, and ordering, visit the Joyful Junipers website. They offer custom messaging and shipping for each gift box!

    We have 4 options: 

    The American BBQ Box

    An American BBQ Box for the world’s best grill master! 

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    Saddleback & Whiskey Box

    Includes GIR non-stick stainless steel tongs, an Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit, both Saddleback Sauces and Rubs.

    ORDER NOW

     

    The Saddleback & Mule Box

    GIR Stainless Steel Tongs, Moscow Mule Cocktail Kit, Both Saddleback Sauces, and Rubs. 

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    The BBQ & Beer Box

    Cravings Candy Corn Popcorn, Beer Freeze Cooling Cup, GIR Stainless Steel Tongs, and Saddleback's Sweet & Savory Sauce.

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  • Saddleback Christmas Feasts 2022

    Slow smoked Beef Shank (affectionately named Thor’s Hammer). Seasoned with heavy salt and pepper and a touch of “Moo Locks” Beef Rub. We then smoke it until it's fall off the bone tender. The Beef Shank is accompanied by Lobster Mac and Cheese with Herb Gratin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ceasar Salad, Gravy, and Dinner Rolls.


    The meal is designed to feed 4-6 people. It will be served cold with reheating instructions. This special is only available December 22nd - 24th at our Okemos, REO Town, and West Lansing Locations. 

     

    Order from Okemos

    Order from REO Town

    Order from West Lansing 

     

     

  • Holiday Meal Donations 2022.

    We will be giving out Holiday Meals to folks in need. You can donate a meal for someone in need for $25. For every meal donated, Saddleback will donate an additional meal! 

    The meals include enough food to feed two people, or one person with leftovers. Saddleback will be doubling all donations. So one donation can feed 4 people this Holiday season! If you’re interested in donating, just use this link.

    The Meals include: 

    • 1lb of Protein 
    • 1lb of Mashed Potatoes 
    • 1lb of Stuffing

    This Thanksgiving we were able to feed over 680 people thanks to all of your support! The meals were distributed from our Okemos location and with help from local churches. 

    For a look at some of our past work in the community, go here!

     

     

  • 2022 Thanksgiving Meal Reheating Instructions

    Thank you for purchasing a Thanksgiving Meal from Saddleback BBQ! Here are our comprehensive reheating instructions. 

    We recommend setting aside 4-5 hours for this process. This will allow you to complete all of the necessary steps without worrying about having the food ready on time. So if you'd like to eat at 3pm, start this process at 10am. 

    Whole Turkey

    1. Put whole turkey in deep aluminum pan
    2. Add about and inch of water
    3. (Optional) Put a small amount of chicken stock in the water
    4. Put in oven at 300F
    5. Check after one hour, you’re looking for internal temperature of 165F
    6. If not done, place back in oven checking every 30 minutes
    7. This process can take up to three and a half hours for the turkey to reach 165F
    8. If the turkey gets done before you would like to eat, don't stress, just set your oven to it's lowest possible setting and keep it in the oven. 

     

    Half Turkey

    1. Put half turkey in deep aluminum pan
    2. Add about and inch of water
    3. (Optional) Put a small amount of chicken stock in the water
    4. Put in oven at 300F
    5. Check after 50 minutes, you’re looking for internal temperature of 165F
    6. If not done, place back in oven checking every 20 minutes
    7. This process can take up to two hours for the turkey to reach 165F

     

    Mashed Potatoes - Place in a saucepan, bring stove to medium heat. Add butter and milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency. Continue to stir occasionally until you reach your ideal temperature (5-10 minutes).  

     

    Mac & Cheese - Place in a saucepan, bring stove to medium heat. Add butter and milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency. Continue to stir occasionally until you reach your ideal temperature (5-10 minutes).  

     

    Gravy - Place in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and pull off heat once you reach you desired temperature (3-6 minutes) 

     

    Sweet Potatoes - Place in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and butter until you reach your desired consistency. Continue to stir occasionally until you reach your ideal temperature (5-10 minutes).

     

  • Thanksgiving 2022

    One of Saddleback's long standing traditions is offering Thanksgiving Meals to the public. This year we're offering 4 different options. All meals will come fully cooked and served cold with simple reheating instructions. The meals are available for pickup from 11/21 - 11/23. 

    All of our turkeys are smoked using Michigan Hardwoods. All turkeys are sourced locally, free-range, antibiotic & hormone-free. 

     

     

    Whole Smoked Turkey Package – $299.99
    Includes a whole smoked around 15-18lb fresh Otto’s Turkey, large containers of Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes. A plentiful amount of Gravy and an assortment of Dinner Rolls. Feeds 7-10 people. 

     

    Half Smoked Turkey – $159.99
    Includes a half smoked fresh Ottos Turkey around 8lbs, containers of Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, and an assortment of Dinner Rolls. Feeds 3-6 People.

    You can now order just the turkey or just a half turkey!

    Whole Turkey - $259.99 (Expected to feed 7-10 People)

    Half Turkey - $139.99 (Expected to feed 3-6 People)

     

    4 Locations to Order From

    Saddleback BBQ - Okemos (1754 Central Park Dr. Okemos, MI)

    Saddleback BBQ - REO Town (1147 S. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI)

    Slice by Saddleback - West Lansing (644 Migaldi Ln. Lansing, MI)

    Slice by Saddleback - South Lansing (3135 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI)

  • Mother's Day - Saddleback BBQ 2022

    Celebrate Mother's Day with Saddleback! We have several great options for you to make your day special. 

     

    Saddleback BBQ's Mothers Day Platter

    Mother's Day Combo - Saddleback BBQ

    Our Mother's Day Combo is designed to comfortably feed 3-4 people. It's designed to show off some of our best menu items! 

    Comes with:

    • 1/2lb of Brisket 
    • 1/2lb of Pork 
    • 6 Smoked Wings
    • 1lb of Mac & Cheese
    • 2 Person Serving of Caesar Salad 
    • 1 Order of Chips and French Onion Dip
    • Flower
    • $68.99

    You can Pre-Order Now!

    This special will be available Friday - Sunday (May 6th - 8th). To order, click the link above, select the location you would like to order from, choose either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday for your date. You can find the Combo under "Mother's Day Special"

  • Saddleback BBQ & Slice Newsletter - March 3rd

    Crab Rangoon Pizza, Slice Launching Lunch, St. Patty's Day, and Lent! 

    Slice

    Crab Rangoon Pizza - Friday's Only

    Slice Testing Lunch - Tomorrow and Saturday

     BBQ

    St. Patty's Day Special - March 17th

    Lent Lobster Specials - Friday's Only

     

    Our Newest Pizza - Our take on a Crab Rangoon!

    This pizza is only available on Friday's. We view it as a unique option for Lent. If the pizza receives positive feedback we would love to add it to our permanent menu. 

    The pizza is topped with all of the traditional Crab Rangoon ingredients. A Cream Cheese base topped with Mozzarella, Crab, Scallions and baked in our wood-fired oven. Once cooked, we top it with a Sweet Thai Chili sauce and Fried Wontons. 

    You can pre-order now

     

    To order, click on the link above, go to online ordering, then select Friday for your date, the pizza will be located under “Friday Specials”. 

     

    We hope you love it!

    Testing Lunch at Slice

    Who wants Lunch?! Slice is OPEN for lunch this Friday and Saturday, starting at 11 am! 

     

    We’ve had SO MANY people ask us about lunch, but we’re worried we won’t have enough business to make it sustainable. We need about 50 orders every day.We’re treating this as a test; if enough people show up, we’ll make it a permanent part of our business. 

     

    Lansing, let’s make it happen! 

     

    In addition to offering all of our standard pizza options, we're also selling Slices of pepperoni, cheese, meat lover, supreme, and Green & White pizzas. 

     

    You can pre-order for lunch this Friday and Saturday

     To order, click on the link above, select Online Ordering, then select Friday or Saturday for your date.

    Saddleback BBQ - St. Patty's Day Special!

    Saddleback’s St.Patty’s Day special is now available for pre-order! This meal will only be available on Thursday, March 17th. 

    We’re offering: 1/3lb of Smoked Corned Beef, and boiled redskin potatoes, cabbage, and carrots.  We sold the same meal last year and had some great reviews, we can’t wait to hear what you all think of it this year. 

    Pre-Order Now

     To pre-order, click the link above, select either Okemos or Lansing for your location, choose March 17th for your date, the meal is under “Thursday Specials”.

    Saddleback BBQ's Lent Specials are Back! 

    For the past 5 years we've offered our Lobster Rolls and Lobster Bisque ever Friday during Lent. that's not changing this year! 

    Options: 

    • Full Combo (Full Lobster Roll, Lobster Bisque, Fries) - $18.99
    • Half Combo (Half Lobster Roll, Lobster Bisque, Fries) - $15.99
    • Full Roll - $9.99
    • Half Roll - $6.99
    • 8 oz of Bisque - $6.99 

    You can pre-order now for tomorrow!

    To order, click the link above, select either Lansing or Okemos for you location, choose tomorrows date, then look under "Friday Specials"

     

     

    Catering

    Our catering team put together a great option for office lunches during Lent! 

    LOBSTER ROLL BOXED LUNCHES - ONLY $12.00

     1/2 Lobster Roll, Housemade Chips,  Corncake, Pickles, and a Bottle of Water 

    AVAILABLE EVERY FRIDAY/MARCH 4 - APRIL 15

     *Must order no later than noon on Wednesdays for Friday catering.  

    Fill out an Order Form to Get Started!

  • Lent Lobster Rolls & Bisque 2022

    For the past 6 years, we've had a Lent Tradition of making Lobster Rolls and Bisque, and it's coming back Friday!

    For every Friday during Lent, we will have homemade Lobster Rolls and Lobster Bisque available. If you order a meal you can choose either a half or a full sandwich, it will also come with the Bisque, French Fries!

    • Full Combo - $18.99 (Full Lobster Roll, Cup of Lobster Bisque, and French Fries)
    • 1/2 Combo - $15.99 (Half Lobster Roll, Cup of Lobster Bisque, and French Fries)
    • Full Lobster Roll Only - $9.99
    • 1/2 Lobster Roll Only - $6.99
    • 8 oz Cup of Bisque - $6.99

    Order Now!

    You can also order just the Roll or just the Bisque. To pre-order your meal, use this link, select any Friday in Lent for the date, and look under "Friday Specials." Available at both Saddleback BBQ locations. 

    https://www.saddlebackbbq.com/saddleback-bbq-online-ordering