Barbeque Restaurants near Aurora

“The menu is extensive, food is freshly made and delicious and the soups are better than any restaurant soup I have ever had.... I have to admit, I am "addicted" to the soups, primarily the Baked Potato Soup. I could eat that every day. I am what one would call "a regular" thru the drive thru for most often, the soup, however, the salads and variety that they offer are plentiful and again, delicious.... Highly recommend the Patio/Aurora, IL.“

“Great service and food is delicious“

“The staff was awesome and helpful! It was one of the most fun Birthdays I have had in years!“

“The roast duck, with its skin so impossibly crisp, it shatters like glass under the slightest pressure, revealing the succulent, spice-infused meat beneath. Dipped in a sweet plum sauce, a piece of Cantonese heritage on a plate. Then comes the char siu, that iconic Cantonese barbecue pork, its edges charred to perfection, the meat tender, almost sinful in its juiciness. The marinade, a complex blend of honey, soy, and fermented tofu, clings to each slice, a sticky alchemy of Cantonese cooking. It’s sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, the kind of dish that haunts your dreams, compelling you to return. The Cantonese oil chicken, a masterpiece of simplicity. Poached in a master stock that’s a closely guarded secret, the chicken is impossibly tender, its skin silky, almost translucent. Served with a side of ginger scallion oil, it’s a dish that balances the richness of the meat with the brightness of fresh herbs, the simplest flavors are the most profound. Sitting here, chopsticks in hand, surrounded by the clatter of plates and the murmur of satisfied diners, I'm struck by the depth of flavor, the craftsmanship, and the sheer joy that is Cantonese barbecue. It's an experience, a journey through the heart of Cantonese culture, and one that I'd walk a thousand miles to taste again.“

“We ordered hot dogs n fries w an extra pickle and a gyros plate. Service at the counter was on point and he was very friendly. Food was decent and fries were fresh. Gyros was really good plenty of sauce. Dining room stocked w napkins ketchup etc and was very clean. Our table n chairs did wobble but I wasn't annoyed

Dietary restrictions: They had salads on menu for those that don't eat meat or gluten“

“The moist brisket was good and so were the fries. My partner liked her cheeseburger with mac and cheese. Good selection of bbq sauces also. The brisket is not the largest portion size however so if you are really hungry order an extra side to accommodate for that.“

“If you haven’t tried this place it’s an absolute must! Food, service, staff everything just super! We went celebrating a friends special birthday and every single one of us loved this place.“

“Rating this place is difficult because I love BBQ and I’ve been searching for a good one for awhile. The first time coming here (take out) was fantastic. Plenty of food, good prices, good service, and delicious food. The second time (dine -in) following a few months was not the same. Food was not all that tasty and Mac & cheese is always spicy regardless requesting without spice. It just didn’t hit the same. I do enjoy this place and want to visit a third but unsure if it’ll be like loving my first visit or settling like my second visit. Regardless, I still believe this might be one of the best BBQ place in the suburbs, which coming from is says a lot. I have had plenty of ribs from plenty of places!“

“Great BBQ the sauce, the tender juicy meat, and they had strawberry soda. They killed it today. I even bought another half rack to take home for later….. sooooooo goooooood“

“We ordered the smoked turkey breast for Thanksgiving. The turkey was moist and delicious. We will definitely do this again next year!“

“Gave this place a whirl during my lunch before tuning 4 pianos at Crone Middle School. It exceeded my expectations so much that I came back after tuning those pianos which was 4.5 hours later and the cashier even recognized me which was a nice surprise. Customer service was great and the food was even better. I love that they have a few different sauces to experiment with the tasty food. The sassy, shark sauce and shark white and can’t forget there version of the Carolina sauce. All of it was on point. I had the half chicken and a sausage link with a side of green beans, mashed potatoes and sweet mashed later on with the corn muffin. Everything was kosher and definitely will be back next week as there are more pianos to be tuned at different schools. Highly recommend this place!“

“The food is always hot and fresh! Delicious bbq, gyros, hotdogs, and sandwiches. Very clean inside and great customer service. This place goes above and beyond providing the best food and service.“

“You can get good wings anywhere, but come here for GREAT smoked JUMBO wings. Pairs well with Yuengling Draft which is $4 on Friday’s 🍻“

“Not only have I loved Hawthornes from when I was a kid growing up in West Chicago! It was the PERFECT place to have my wedding. Lou, Heidi and Kelly did fantastic and helped make my dream come alive! Every question I had they answered and were able to accommodate so much! Heidi was in CONSTANT communication with me and was able to give advice and help me through the whole process. Her suggestions were so helpful and she helped during the ceremony and reception. I could not have done it without them. This place treats you like family and has amazing service! When my husband and I went to pick up our things the next morning we were planning on taking 2 trips and Lou let us borrow his truck that is how amazing and friendly they are! WE LOVE YOU HAWTHORNES! Thanks for making our wedding the best day of our lives(: not to mention EVERY guest couldn’t stop talking about how fun the venue was and there was something for everyone to do, wiffleball, volleyball, giant beer pong, bags, dancing, and more! Everyone was able to have fun the whole time!“

“Great food, friendly owners!“

“Ordered for the first time tonight. Great tasting pizza! 😎“

“I've been to Hell’s BBQ multiple times now, and I’m still obsessed—the food is unreal! Tender, smoky, and bursting with bold flavors. The owner and staff are incredible too—super friendly and welcoming every visit. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. Go check it out!“

“If you're in search of a great steak, you can't go wrong here. Their steaks are of premium quality. I tried the Outlaw steak, and it was juicy, though it had a bit too much fat; however, the flavor was fantastic. On the other hand, the bread is not worth trying, and the shrimp and lobster chowder is disappointing because there's no lobster in it at all, and the shrimp tastes too fishy. However, the French onion soup is outstanding. Overall, this place has some excellent menu items as well as a few misses. But given the price and the ambiance, it's a great place to eat. I'll definitely be back!“

“Great food not bad on wait time advise call ahead if I’m hurry“