38 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Downers Grove

“Excellent food!! Great really clean for as busy as they are.. I will definitely be coming back frequently 🫡“

“We used Sharko’s for our community wide BBQ and not only was the food terrific, Ron and his crew did a great job and helped make our event memorable. They served almost 400 people and everyone loved the food and the event. Thank you for a great evening!“

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“Amazing food! We wanted food that our guests would continue to talk about after the wedding and that is exactly what we got! Cinnamon and Briana were amazing to work with as well!“

“This place is amazing. The food ,the people the vibe and the service were exceptional. The fact that they held a prayer vigil for 9/11 the 3 students, and Charles Kirk was so thoughtful and beautiful. They were donating some of the proceeds to TPUSA. Love this place and the values/morals they believe in. Family first.“

“My friend and I stopped in at Firewater BBQ in Elmhurst on Thursday Dec. 1st for the "Granny's Lunch Box Special" which is available daily from 11AM-2PM. This was my second visit and my friend's first at Firewater. We both ordered the Angus beef brisket sandwich with a side of 3 cheese Mac & Cheese and a soda. The brisket (smoked for 22 hrs) is amazingly tender and flavorful. It was piled high on a toasted brioche bun and is served with your choice of sweet or spicy BBQ sauce or both if you like. The Mac & Cheese is sooo silky-smooth and creamy and compliments the brisket quite well. There are complimentary pickled jalapeños and sweet & spicy pickles available as well. My friend was so impressed by this amazing brisket that he placed another exact order to go to bring home. The cashier who also took our order was very friendly and polite. We told one of the chefs, Shawn, (pictured) that we really enjoyed the brisket and complimented his skills. My friend and I will both be returning to Firewater BBQ and we'll definitely be letting our family and friends know about this wonderful BBQ spot.“

“Best tasting BBQ in this area! Most of the negative review are about portion sizes, and I agree that for the price you may not get a lot. But considering the cost of meat at grocery stores, I get it. It's not cheap to produce BBQ of this quality. Be sure to try their ribs & brisket.“

“Wonderful server and good food!“

“I enjoy the friendly employees“

“We have catered holiday meals from various different restaurants and they all have been good- but yesterday’s Thanksgiving turkey was the best we have ever had. Everyone agreed - everything was great, but typically a few of us don’t care much for actual turkey but yesterday was an exception. Thank you!“

“Sooooo GOOD! Meaty rib tips and burnt ends. I can't wait to come back again to get my BBQ fix! Nom nom nom 😋“

“Better than Raising Canes!“

“had 1/2 bar b qued chicken. EXCELLENT!!! FLAVORFUL, JUICY, SMOKY, PERFECTION“

“Tasty barbecue chicken. Came with baked potato and coleslaw .“

“Stopped by the restaurant after work and what a great decision! Got the rib tips and fries but can't wait to try more! I've met John Jr. in the past but had the pleasure of being served by Sr. today. Such an amazing family very warm and inviting would definitely recommend for your next event or just an evening meal for the family. Thanks guys👌🏾❤“

“delicious food ample portions, terrific homemade sauces...“

“You gotta try the loaded fries! I’m over here licking my plate😭😭“

“Slyce of NY has amazing food , vibe and staff! We plan to definitely come back again as a family as the pizza and rice bowls were a hit with us and the little one.“

“Driving past and saw that this was opening I am assuming it is the karate boys from Canada. I tried it there a few weeks ago. I’m hoping just just as great here.
The only tip I would give the restaurant is the Naans weren’t that great they weren’t like true Naans and secondly, I think Canadian Indian food is second best in the world after England so no slight on the Indian food here but it’s nowhere near the standard. I am looking forward to trying this place eventually when it opens and read reviews are based on food, service, ambience and quality.“

“Great food. Good service. What more could you ask for?“

“Excellent! One of the best salads I’ve ever had. The Brussels sprouts were incredible too.“

“Their Santa Fe salad is something I crave almost every day! Please open a location near Bartlett!!! I think I’d be there every day“

“Bbq + tacos, yes please. BBQ Chicken Taco with pico de gallo, cilantro, Pulled Pork Taco caribbean salsa, pico de gallo & spicy lime aioli and Brisket Burnt Ends Taco with chimichurri, slaw and cilantro. At $3.50 to $4.00 a taco, they were small. But they were tasty. #spicemeister approved.“

“wonderful food and affordable and tasty“

“What an excellent eating experience!! The waiter was friendly and seemed to anticipate our requests. It was my first time in a Korean restaurant and I was glad that my son accompanied me and explained the various foods and choices. It was SO comfortable and enjoyable! The food was AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional eating experience!!“

“I have visited the restaurant in person and have always been pleased. But I wanted to give a shoutout for the catering order I placed for a holiday party for the apartment community I manage. The food was delivered on time, hot, packaged extremely well, nothing was missed. The girl who delivered it was so helpful she was even helped set up some trays as we were figuring out placement. The food was also delicious, we ordered ribs, chicken, pasta, and Greek potatoes. We will definitely order again! Thank you!“

“Absolutely the BEST Chicken Sandwich I have ever had! I got the Fried Chicken Club Sandwich, and it was fantastic! We live 2 hours South, and will make the drive for that sandwich!!“

“This is lovely place to relax and enjoy a meal. Our waiter, Paul, was so kind! His service was impressive. This was our first experience with Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. The food was amazing. When we return, we will ask for Paul!“

“This was a welcome surprise. My family and I would frequent the location in Bolingbrook when it was around. After they closed we figured no other locations would be near us. We happened to be in the area yesterday and saw this location pop up in maps while searching for someplace to eat. As indicated this location is carry out only. We placed the order online and it was actually ready a few minutes before the time given. The staff that we interacted with were friendly. I gave the atmosphere a 5 even though it was carry out only but the restaurant it was in looked 5 star. I was going to complain about the pricing but we were actually pleased with the amount of food we got for the price point. I gave a 4 for the food because while the ribs were excellent the chicken was mushy and sides were fair but not great and I remember the mac n cheese being more palatable than what we got. I would definitely order from here again but not include the chicken in that order.“

“We had an event at Nobel House on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was great and the food was out of this world. We had about 40 people and many told me how much they liked the food , atmosphere and service. Thanks to everyone there for making it great.“

“chili is great sandwiches are great“

“I really enjoyed my first visit to LongHorn Steakhouse. I’ve heard about it for a while but never had the chance to try it until now.

The highlight of the meal was the Outlaw Ribeye, which was easily one of the best steaks I’ve had. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. The loaded potato and fries were both solid, but the real surprise was the mac and cheese, it’ll definitely be my go-to side from now on.

As for the service, it was a bit inconsistent. The restaurant wasn’t full, as we were seated right away without a reservation, which made the slower, somewhat disorganized service a bit surprising. One of our sides was served cold, which was disappointing.

That said, I wouldn’t hold it against them since the overall food quality was excellent. I still had a great experience overall and would definitely come back. Hopefully, the service will be smoother on our next visit.“

“My fiancé and I have been a gyro war. I’m a Skokie Dengeos girl and he’s a diehard Squabs fan. While it’s hard to compete with childhood memories after trying Squabs I totally get it. The gyro was perfectly cooked, the tzatziki was beautiful, the fries were delicious. The absolute standout was the customer service. I was having such a bad day. I confused the gyro plate with the gyro dinner and they took such good care of me. I had cried the whole ride over and left with the biggest smile and a plate of leftovers. 10/10 I will be coming back every chance I get.“

“This place is an absolute Hit! If you love Chicken and traditional Eastern European/Balkan food this place is the place to be!“

“Tribute in Villa Park is the coziest, quirky little night spot around! Tribute is not way off the beaten path located across the street from the Villa Park Historical museum and the Illinois Prairie Path.

When you're inside Tribute you just feel at home and you get a neighborly backyard party kind of feeling.

The staff is super friendly and they have a fun trivia night on Wednesdays.

There's a spacious outdoor patio and a cozy banquet/ meeting room with floor to ceiling windows that makes you feel like your outdoors.

Tribute is a great little place!“

“Absolutely delicious! The hot and sour soup brought the heat, but didn't over power the flavor. We also had a variety of the dim sum, the best was the pot stickers. Fun atmosphere, great service“

“I really enjoyed the salads, I have noticed that the prices are going up and they put less meat in the salads, and they charge an unchanged for extra. Which it seems the amount they used to use prior to the increase of cost. I get it. But they make up with the service. Always professional and friendly.“

“I was impressed with the whole experience“