Carson's Ribs Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Chicago

465 E Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 280-9200

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Baby Back Ribs with Spinich and Cole Slaw Potatoes

Carson's World Famous Prime Rib Sandwich

Legendary Caesar Salad

Mediterranean Shrimp

BBQ Rib Tips Bucket

Twice Baked Potato

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Homemade Cornbread

Famous Corn Bread

French Onion Soup

Full Rack of Carson's legendary Barbecued BabyBack ribs slow smoked for hours in a genuine hickory wood-burning pit. No boiling, no marinade, no rubs or tenderizers, no liquid smoke, NOT "fall-off-the-bone". Real authentic slow cooked barbecue.*Dinner includes our freshly homemade award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable*

BBQ Rib Tips Bucket

Slow Smoke Barbecued char and chopped, spare rib ends. Rib Tip Bucket includes 2 potato choice and extra Carson's Signature BBQ Sauce (serves 2-3)

BBQ Baby Backs 1/2

Half Slab of Carson's legendary Barbecued BabyBack ribs slow smoked for hours in a genuine hickory wood-burning pit. No boiling, no marinade, no rubs or tenderizers, no liquid smoke, NOT "fall-off-the-bone". Real authentic slow cooked barbecue. *Dinner includes our freshly homemade award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable*

BBQ Rib Tips

Slow Smoke Barbecued char and chopped, spare rib ends. Rib Tip meal includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

BBQ Marriage

Slow smoked BBQ half slab legendary babyback ribs and BBQ half chicken, includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Corn Bread

Carson's famous homemade family recipe corn bread baked fresh daily. So good!

Roasted Greek Chicken 1/2

Superb Greek Roasted half chicken, all natural, virgin olive oil, zesty lemon, garlic, herbs, cracked pepper with roasted red and yellow pepper garnish. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable. A must try fan favorite of Carson's loyal guests for years.

Oven-Roasted Salmon Dinner

Fresh, never frozen salmon filet cut & trimmed in-house. Includes Award-Winning Cole Slaw & choice of side.

BBQ Chicken 1/2

1/2 chicken slow smoked with Carson's famous signature barbecue sauce. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Key Lime Pie

Our homemade authentic recipe Key Lime Pie is such a perfect combination of sweet tangy deliciousness it just might bring back vacation memories!

Cole Slaw Pint

Carson's homemade Cole Slaw. Famously acclaimed as "The Greatest I've Ever Had"

BBQ Brisket Sandwich

24 Hr Slow Smoked overnight Barbecue Beef Brisket served daily until we run out. Sandwich includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Mediterranean Charcrusted Pork Chop

Bone-In Charcrusted all natural Mediterranean style thick cut pork chop with zesty lemon, garlic, virgin olive oil, herbs, cracked pepper served with roasted red and yellow pepper garnish. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Burger

Thick & Juicy Custom Ground Burger includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

BBQ Combo

Slow smoked BBQ half slab legendary babyback ribs and BBQ slow smoked thick cut bone-in pork chop, includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Garbage Salad

Chopped cucumber, tomato, scallions, artichoke, egg, hearts of palm, bacon. Choice of dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

BBQ Charcrusted Pork Chop

Bone-In Charcrusted BBQ smoked all natural thick cut Pork Chop. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Garden Salad

Cucumber, tomato, red onion, homemade croutons. Choice of dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Steamed Broccoli

Famous Au Gratin Potatoes

Would you like Plastic Ware or Napkins?

Plastic Ware

Napkins

Heat & Eat BBQ Family Feasts

BBQ Family Feast #1

2 Full Slabs BBQ Baby Back Ribs, 1 Pint Signature BBQ Sauce, 1 Pint Award-Winning Cole Slaw, & 1 Tray Famous Au Gratin Potatoes. Cold packed & ready to heat & eat in less than 20 minutes. NO SUBSTITUTIONS

BBQ Family Feast #2

1 Full Slab BBQ Baby Back Ribs, 2 Half BBQ Chickens, 1 Pint Signature BBQ Sauce, 1 Pint Award-Winning Cole Slaw, & 1 Tray Famous Au Gratin Potatoes. Cold packed & ready to heat & eat in less than 20 minutes. NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Starters

Corn Bread

Carson's famous homemade family recipe corn bread baked fresh daily. So good!

Shrimp DeJonghe

4 sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic, bread crumb topping

Mediterranean Shrimp

4 chargrilled shrimp, grilled vegetables

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Tender & succulent jumbo lump crab with light breadcrumbs & very little filler. Served over a bed of arugula & a splash of vinaigrette with our mustard sauce & a lemon wedge. The best you'll find west of Maryland! Go Terps!

Tuscan Loaf

Freshly baked Tuscan Bread loaf with an irresistible light crisp outside and soft center inside.

Salads

Legendary Caesar Salad

Romaine, Reggiano parmesan, homemade croutons and Caesar dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Garbage Salad

Chopped cucumber, tomato, scallions, artichoke, egg, hearts of palm, bacon. Choice of dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Iceberg Wedge

Tomato, red onion, bacon and heavenly Roquefort dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Garden Salad

Cucumber, tomato, red onion, homemade croutons. Choice of dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Traditional Greek Salad

Cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, bell peppers, Feta cheese and creamy Feta dressing. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Cobb Salad

Cucumber, tomato, red onion, egg, bleu cheese, bacon, avocado. All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Sandwiches

BBQ Brisket Sandwich

24 Hr Slow Smoked overnight Barbecue Beef Brisket served daily until we run out. Sandwich includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

BBQ Pork Sandwich

24 Hr Slow Smoked on the bone overnight Barbecue Pork shoulder served daily until we run out. Sandwich includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Chicken Sandwich

Served with a side of award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Burger

Thick & Juicy Custom Ground Burger includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Salmon Sandwich

Fresh salmon fillet sandwich includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Ribs & Tips

BBQ Baby Backs 1/2

BBQ Baby Backs Full Slab

BBQ Rib Tips

Slow Smoke Barbecued char and chopped, spare rib ends. Rib Tip meal includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

BBQ Rib Tips Bucket

Slow Smoke Barbecued char and chopped, spare rib ends. Rib Tip Bucket includes 2 potato choice and extra Carson's Signature BBQ Sauce (serves 2-3)

Chicken

BBQ Chicken 1/2

1/2 chicken slow smoked with Carson's famous signature barbecue sauce. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Roasted Greek Chicken 1/2

Chops

BBQ Charcrusted Pork Chop

Bone-In Charcrusted BBQ smoked all natural thick cut Pork Chop. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Mediterranean Charcrusted Pork Chop

Combos

BBQ Marriage

Slow smoked BBQ half slab legendary babyback ribs and BBQ half chicken, includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

BBQ Combo

Slow smoked BBQ half slab legendary babyback ribs and BBQ slow smoked thick cut bone-in pork chop, includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Seafood

Oven-Roasted Salmon Dinner

Fresh, never frozen salmon filet cut & trimmed in-house. Includes Award-Winning Cole Slaw & choice of side.

Shrimp DeJonghe

Carson's Old School Classic Chicago Shrimp DeJonghe recipe. 5 sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic, white wine, fluffy whipped bread crumbs. Dinner includes award-winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.

Mediterranean Shrimp

5 Chargrilled Jumbo Shrimp served Mediterranean style with virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, cracked pepper, chargrilled vegetables. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and potato or fresh green vegetable.

Desserts

Key Lime Pie

Our homemade authentic recipe Key Lime Pie is such a perfect combination of sweet tangy deliciousness it just might bring back vacation memories!

Triple Chocolate Walnut Brownie

Triple Chocolate Walnut Homemade Brownie is made for Chocolate Lovers with 3 different chocolates... Semi Sweet, Bitter Sweet and Milk chocolates. *this brownie has walnuts*

Tiramisu

The word "tiramisu" derives from the Italian phrase "pick me up," and our homemade recipe is sure to do just that. Layers of decadent mascarpone, delicate ladyfingers soaked in rum and espresso, and a wonderful cocoa finish makes our version the best this side of the Mediterranean.

Extras, Potatoes & Veggies

Extra BBQ Sauce

Extra side of Carson's Legendary Secret Signature Delicious Barbecue Sauce.

Extra Cole Slaw

Carson's homemade Cole Slaw. Famously acclaimed as "The Greatest I've Ever Had"

Ultimate Double Baked Potato

Famous Au Gratin Potatoes

Fries

Creamed Spinach

Roasted Greek Potatoes

Steamed Broccoli

Extra Dressing

All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Salt & Pepper Crusted Baked Potato with Butter & Sour Cream

Cole Slaw Pint

Carson's homemade Cole Slaw. Famously acclaimed as "The Greatest I've Ever Had"

BBQ Sauce Pint

Carson's Legendary Secret Signature Barbecue Sauce is the delicious crown jewel of at home BBQ or the irresistible extra add on to your Carson's take home meal. Everyone loves extra extra saucy sauce!

Dressing Pint

All Carson's salad dressings are homemade from legendary 70 year old family recipes.

Beverages

Coke

Sprite

Diet Coke

Bottle Water

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Recent Reviews

Been eating at Carson's for 40 plus years. It is so good! Same quality as it has always been . Their ribs do not fall off the bone but are so good . I don't mind that ! This is how it has always been there ! Their garbage salad is really good ( romaine lettuce , bacon , tomatoes , egg, hearts of palm and artichokes) . Always get this salad too. We split it 3 ways that is how big it is . Ordered the au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. We always stop here when we visit...

April 2025

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?

December 2024

We dissed deep dish pizza and decided on BBQ. We were a party of 9, 2 birthdays, a 7 year old and loved everything. We decided to make this our annual dinner place. We go once a year to a Notre Dame football game and come from New Jersey and Virginia. This Is a great place to eat! The prices are comfortable!

October 2024

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