Best Restaurant to Spend Less Than $50, Oakland County

Union Woodshop

18 S. Main St., Clarkston; 248-625-5660; unionwoodshop.com

This retro-style barbeque restaurant serves mouthwatering smoked and slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork and chicken. The pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven, and there are also unique vegetarian options, such as the sweet potato burrito. Don't miss the mac and cheese: It's made with sharp cheddar, Parmesan and béchamel in a crunchy crust.