50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Chicago

“Justin is highly organized and detail-oriented, while the other employees are very diligent.

If you prefer simplicity, this might not be the place for you. To truly enjoy the experience, you need to pay close attention to detail—like seasoning the meat yourself, remembering which cuts you ordered to appreciate their flavors properly, and deciding on the best drink pairings and dishes to try from their extensive menu. @@

I think any chess player would love this place because you really have to use your brain!“

“I had a mistake on my order and I called the staff was amazing . I just wanted my food but they went above and beyond and made it all right the food is great You can go there and be assured your getting good food and service“

“We go a few times a year between Schaumburg and downtown Chicago. We love the food and the service. Keep up the stellar work!“

“This is my MOST FAVORITE bbq place in the whole USA. Been to many places but they food is absolutely delicious. Their staff is very very nice too, when I told them I was from Seattle, they treated me even more special. It’s Restaurant is a 10/10 💕🥰“

“Stopped by for dinner before heading out for the night and grabbed one of Dimo’s creative slices plus an order of fries. The pizza had a really good balance of crispy and chewy, and the toppings didn’t feel skimpy. The vibe was casual and very Wrigleyville, which fit the night perfectly. Service was quick and easy, too.“

“Old school place, if it's good enough for Frank Sinatra. Lots of cool memorabilia on the walls, highly recommend!!!“

“Amazing time! Danny was my server! He is the best very attentive very helpful. the hostess was great also and sweet“

“Amazing food. Great atmosphere. What more can be said?“

“Food was delicious & service was great especially the fact that they were really busy.“

“We are in Chicago to see a Bulls game and came across this place via Google. It did not disappoint! The service, atmosphere and above all the food was AMAZING! We each tried something different. NO one left disappointed- and make sure you get the Banana Pudding, no matter how full you are after your meal!!“

“Love coming for happy hour! Super fun atmosphere and employees are so so nice! One small thing, every table including my own was bothered by the same homeless man who was saying incredibly inappropriate things to women and about the women there. He hung around the tables for a long time. The staff didn't do anything about it and in fact encouraged behavior by giving him food that people were done eating. I would let this go because we need to help each other but he was being very very inappropriate about women there.“

“Great food and interesting menu to say the least. 10/10 would eat and drink again!“

“Life changing dumplings!!“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“I loved “Perilla” …Please do not think of this as your typical Korean BQ grill/Restaurant. This is the most excellent Korean BQ restaurant I have ever been in and I have been in quite few over the years both in Korea back in the day and in the USA…Tomba⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Buona qualità del cibo, ambiente accogliente e familiare, manca a mio parere una buona apparecchiatura.“

“Dan was an awesome waiter. His spontaneity and attentiveness made us feel very welcome. The vibe on Monday night was nice and quiet for us. We came here two years ago for the first time, and the place was as good as we remembered. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Chicago. Thanks, Dan?“

“Amazing food and fast!! My friends and I really enjoyed dinner at Sun Wah!!“

“Authentic cuisine from Hawaii. Loved the Pork Katsu with curry. I've looked for these tastes for more than a decade. I've found my new hangout. Musubi was also awesome.“

“Omg!! I can't say enough nice things!! I was working the Southport Art Fest this weekend as a Brand Ambassador and it's always hard to find great food, at a reasonable price, that's ready fast enough. They hit it outta the park!!! The burgers are fire and as big as your head!! The staff is super friendly and took great care of all of us!! Thank you guys SO much for your hospitality, fast service and awesome food!!!!“

“I went here as a recommendation and came out a huge fan! The sauce is perfect and everything was cooked to perfection! It was even better seeing some of my former students serving and killing it! I truly recommend Lexington Betty Smokehouse!“

“The food was delicious. Interesting experience. Waitress was very personable“

“Maggie hooked it up!! We came in on a sunny Indigenous Peoples’ Day looking for chicken feet. They delivered and then some. Clean restaurant and kitchen. Excellent service, about even with the food quality, which we found to be superb. My mom gave it 9/10, and that is RARE. Got the Peking duck — 1/2 here, 1/2 to go —, chicken feet in black bean sauce, eggplant and mushroom with tofu, and seafood chow mein! Also to go, soup of the day, and mongolian beef! EPIC MEAL!!“

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at Chicago Kalbi with Cummins Peru, Komat'su, and the VPs from Antimina copper mine.

Such a great place, where you cook the wagyu & kobe beef at your table. The food was delicious ?

Isao Tozuka, the chef and his wife Chiyo-san, are fabulous hosts, very friendly, and really happy to help and show you how things are do e.

I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a unique place. Make sure you book though ad it can be busy.“

“Mindy list every ingredient so if one has any dietary restrictions it's easy to screen for . The hot chocolate is rich, I realized that I have been drinking the cheap stuff my whole life . The staff are hardworking and pleasant truly worth a stop .“

“amazing customer service.... the owner let us sample the food ... delicious is a under statement... will definitely be back ❤️“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“I had a brisket burrito and Mac & cheese . Very Delicious ! I will be back.“

“I've been to many Korean BBQ's within the states and I have to say this was the best customer service we received. This place is pricey for the small portions you get. I'd definitely come back for the service tho.“

“Best food ever and service love“

“It was my 1st time eating Korean BBQ. The food was delicious and it's fun to have the BBQ cooked at your table. I loved all the side dishes and all 3 types of meat we had were very tasty and tender. I didn't find the staff to be very friendly, that would have made the atmosphere so much better. I felt the price was unexpectedly high but it was definitely something I would do again.“

“The jerk chicken is the best no cap🥰“

“We ordered from the catering menu for our backyard birthday party and it was an absolute hit! We had Vegetable Fried Spring Rolls, Hawaiian Fried Rice, Huli Huli Chicken, Beef Lo Mein, and Vegetable Fried Rice. Everything was so delicious that there wasn’t a single bite left, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Ordering was simple, and delivery was quick and convenient. Thank you for making our party a success!“

“This is hands down the best food I’ve had in years ! The corn bread muffins are served in CORN HUSKS…the pulled chicken sandwich came with an actual chicken leg and wing on the side! Then throw in the free music playing, it is absolutely a favorite for me from now on!“

“Delicious food that huge pretzel was so good I was asking my family member do they deliver😁the service was awesome so friendly and kind. Thank you!! Hopefully i can come back. Loved it!!!“

“If you are looking for a really special food experience with a cozy casual atmosphere, this is an awesome place to visit. The chef, Ms Dani Kaplan, is the daughter of one of my closest bff. OMG! Each bite is a tastebud delight! And the bar - so special! If you want a true, high-quality, Chicago, eating experience don’t miss this place!!!!“

“KFIRE spicy BBQ sauce is delicious. I use it on everything from chicken to steak. I highly recommend it.“

“Great customer service and food“

“We came from Wisconsin to ouck up food from this joint!!! the food is STRAIGHT!!! DELICIOUS!!! Henry was very hospitable and a great person!!! thank you Henry for the great food!!! It was worth the 2 hour drive!!! we will be back!!!“

“good food on hit..grub is on point.authenic bar b que.. no faking here...legit“

“amazing staff and food,good prices and a great atmosphere“

“Good food and a variety of selections to pick from!!!! And if you buy a meal it feeds two people for a good cause!!!!“

“Excellent staff. Drinks are a bit weak but overall very enjoyable.“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“Chicken is excellent and tasty 😋 We always order here for so many years. Highly recommended to all my family members and friends. ☺️😋😍“

“Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had!“

“Came in almost before closing time! The location was easily findable and had a very nice atmosphere! Super good vibe and feel! Once we got to the counter a nice gentleman named Jose was the one that helped us! That guy is the MVP! You can tell he enjoys his job and does it pretty well! He recommended us some good sauces and the salsa macha! Definitely will come back just because of the good service we had! The food was insanely good! Brisket was beyond fire! The tacos were the best in my opinion! Totally unexpected it! 100/10“

“Great vibe really nice atmosphere and the brisket tacos were 🔥. I also liked the brisket salad it was very good.“

“Excellant tasting food, and I was a Sous Chef at Chez Paul in the early eighties . I totally know my mixtures and taste relation! This establishment has it together. God Bless the retired Fireman and Police officer! There is no better tasting Rib House around the South Side than 911 ! GENTLEMEN the rib tips are heavenly!?“

“amazing staff and food,good prices and a great atmosphere“