Blue Tractor
Blue Tractor BBQ in Traverse City, Michigan, is a beloved spot for BBQ enthusiasts, known for its slow-smoked meats, fresh sides, and laid-back rustic charm.
Blue Tractor BBQ in Traverse City serves up mouthwatering, slow-smoked meats, fresh sides, and house-brewed craft beers in a welcoming, rustic atmosphere, perfect for BBQ lovers seeking local flavors Located in the heart of Traverse City, Blue Tractor offers a menu inspired by traditional Southern BBQ with a local twist, featuring house-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more. Pair your meal w
11/03/2025
For Sale or Lease - Turn-Key Restaurant & Building
š423 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Features:
- Designed for high volume dining, entertainment & private events
- 200 guest seats
- 2-way fireplace
- 2 outdoor patios for seasonal service
- Rooftop bar
- Fully equipped kitchen (3 commercial hoods)
- 2 walk-in coolers & 1 walk-in freezer
- Basement providing storage & offices
For Sale: $2,700,000 / For Lease: $25/SF NNN
Contact: Dan Stiebel, CCIM, SIOR
š 231.633.0432
š¤ [email protected]
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08/30/2025
The smokers are almost out, Traverse City. šØ
One last chance for ribs that fall off the bone, brisket with that perfect bark, pulled pork piled high, wings, and all the fixings.
Here till tomorrow ā donāt let your favorites be āthe one that got away.ā š·š„
08/29/2025
š„ Nineteen years, countless plates, and a whole lot of smiles. Pitmaster Steve Plesha has been here since day one, and Blue Tractor wouldnāt have been the same without him. š
Come raise a glass (and a rib) to Steve before we close on August 31st ā heās the true heart behind the smoke.
08/29/2025
Bittersweet feels a little easier with a scoop of vanilla, a drizzle of caramel, and one last bite of something warm and good. š„š
This Caramel Pecan Brownie Sundae is our sweet way of saying thanksāand goodbye.
08/28/2025
POV: Itās our last round together and youāre ordering the espresso martini like itās the grand finale. š„
Strong, smooth, a little bittersweetājust the way a goodbye should taste.
08/27/2025
š About to fly the coop⦠but not before one last bite of this beauty.
Pickle-brined chicken, bacon, Swiss, honey mustard, pretzel roll ā itās everything youāll miss when weāre gone.
08/26/2025
The clockās ticking, Traverse City ā°āand so are your chances to crush these apps. From fried pickles to wings to that cheesy dip you canāt stop thinking about⦠donāt let your favorites become the one that got away. š
Get in here and snack like you mean itābefore August 31.
08/23/2025
Only two Saturdays left to get your hands on our smoked beef brisket. šš„ Savory dry rub, buttermilk mashers, creamed cornāthis plate is weekend comfort food at its finest. Donāt let it pass you by.
08/22/2025
Friday called⦠it wants you to wrap both hands around The Big Squealer. šš„
House-smoked pulled pork, pretzel roll, BBQ on the sideāweekend fuel done right.
08/21/2025
Smoked, sauced, or rubbedāour wings donāt play games. šš„ Cider-brined and ready for you, but only until August 31st⦠so get āem while you still can.
08/19/2025
Itās been one heck of a ride. Blue Tractor first fired up the smoker back in July 2006, and for nearly two decades, weāve had the honor of serving up BBQ, beer, and good times in downtown Traverse City.
As we close this chapter on August 31st, we want to thank our community, our guests, and our incredible team whoāve made Blue Tractor a local favorite. Our staff have been offered positions at our sister location here in Traverse City, so youāll still see their familiar faces around.
This isnāt goodbye ā itās a see you soon. Weāve got something new cooking, and we canāt wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for whatās next.
08/16/2025
POV: You asked for ājust one biteā but now youāve got BBQ sauce on your face and zero regrets. šš
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423 South Union Street
Traverse City, MI
49684
Opening Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 9pm |