Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk
1213 W 18th St, Chicago
(312) 226-7427
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Open mic night was entertaining, extremely loud but that’s to be expected at a place with live music at 10pm. Food was decent but skip the greens! They were mushy and tasted like dirt. Staff was nice enough but the place was packed with drinkers so the waitress seemed overloaded.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Our food was hardly warm. The greens were over seasoned and way too vinegary, with little pieces of grit in them. My chicken had bloody spots in it still. The barbecue sauces were delicious though. The band was so loud we couldn't enjoy talking or hear anything. It took 40 minutes of sitting waiting for our waitress to even get asked about drinks. We almost left to begin with and wished we would have.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
The service was decent! The food was horrible. The brisket was dry and unseasoned. The yams lacked seasoning. The mac and cheese was cold and had a sour favor. Wouldn’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Corn Bread was very delicious, had the deluxe Sampler , chicken and links were good , brisket slider was on the dry side.
Pulled pork slider was very good.
Parking is hard to find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Muffin, Pickle Fries
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The food tasted delicious, the issue was that it came out luke warm. Our server offered to give us a free shot or free side, but we weren’t interested in getting free stuff. We simply want the cooks to know that the food needs to come out hot. Also, when we ordered a draft Guinness off the menu, we were given a can without a glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food wasn't good. Disappointing tried empanada (burnt all four of them, and just left a burnt taste in my mouth the sauce was not good either, like sweet garlic) protabello sandwich (just no definitelythe worst I have had, its like it was just seasoned with spicey seasoning but not actualy flavor), greens ( bland), I will say the greens were tender so that was good it was the seasoning that was off, and Cole slaw. Ribs were okay. We did take out.
Food: 2
Service: 5
This place must have been recently sold or something drastic because the food has dropped in quality. Most the food is now dry and taste as if it was left out for a while. It's a bar so that still works but the food is not the attraction anymore. Don't order the candy bacon it's rock hard and tasted like jerky with syrup. The prices went up but the food took a nose dive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Smokin' Jumbo Chicken Wings, Salad
Went to a party with food catered from here and it was a massive hit! Such great flavors and serving portions were perfectly aligned for the guests. Really enjoyed the variety and can not wait to experience what the dining options are in the restaurant. Looking forward to having this great food again.
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Tim's Brisket Chili - Personal Size Topped with Mac, Brisket Sandwich
Very good restaurant for delivery.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was served at room temperature, not hot like it should have been, service was just ok, the place was dark, dingy, and had a dirtiness to it, especially the washroom. Price is ok, but there are much better choices at this price point and below in the area. For the first time I am recommending avoid. I can't say for fact that this place made me sick, but I ended up sick late at night and missed work the following day, magically it was just one day.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
The best rib tips around! The rob tips are juicy, tender and very meaty. My wife loves the Brisket chilli and brisket by the pound! The smoked chicken wings are very big and the taste is awesome! The Tonk is our new favorite spot for BBQ! I didn't take pictures because I was too busy eating 🤣.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs, Brisket by the Pound GF DF
Great food! Love This place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sampler Platter
Grace from Louisiana is an absolute doll. Everything else was good too but she's really something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food in big portions! This was my family and I first visit. Great service!
Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs, Sampler Platter
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