36 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Evanston

“Best barbecue in the land… little drive from the city but we’ll worth it… flavor and portion nobody can compare“

“I met the owners when we were both doing appearances on a morning news show. I have lived in Evanston for over 30 years; and, shame on me, did not know about Soul & Smoke. I went there that afternoon and have been back 3 times! The herb roasted turkey dinner with all of the sides was phenomenal! I even got a beef brisket dunner for a friend who was celebrating Hanukkah. I am telling everyone about this! Look at the photos!“

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

“we love love love it here 🩷“

“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“

“I’ve been to Smoke Daddy multiple times now and everything I get is amazing (I’ve had about 6 different food menu items now - each awesome). I’m particularly writing this review because they saved our 4th of July friend get together. The service, food and atmosphere make this one of our favorite places in the city.“

“Dino’s Pizzeria is a standout spot for delicious, authentic pizza that never disappoints. The crust is perfectly crispy, the toppings are fresh and flavorful, and the menu offers a great variety for every pizza lover. Beyond the food, their service is top-notch—friendly, efficient, and always welcoming. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout, Dino’s makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend for a great pizza experience!“

“This is the first time my family and I are here. This restaurant has been around for 3 years and somehow, it has gone under my radar and I'm mad about it. Lol. The food here is fantastic and the family that runs this restaurant is super kind and generous. Excellent sized portions which makes this a tremendous bang for your buck. Umm, the gyro here...best kept secret (not any longer, I guess) Be sure to try the sage tea! Everything was so wonderful that I can't wait to go back and try something new!“

“Great place for drinks and good music. Friday nights are a blast when line dancing is happening!“

“I ordered delivery, so I can’t vote on service or atmosphere. I’m not even done eating yet, but had to stop and leave five stars before I forgot. I got the rib tips, collared greens, and chicken gumbo. the rib tips came with coleslaw. every single one of these items are a repeat order. the flavors involved...man oh man.“

“I know you already have so many 5 star reviews, but I have to add my 5 star review. First of all, your bartender is amazing, so helpful and personable. Second, your food is delicious! The ribs were so tender and the fries so crispy. Burnt ends were also perfect. What a great dinner experience. We will be back for sure!“

“Just come back from Twin Anchors and loved our experience! We are from the UK and our waitress was so hospitable, asking what we were up to and making sure we had a great experience. She also recommended the ribs and they were delicious. We came in around 3.30 so it wasn’t too busy and didn’t have to queue, if we ever return to Chicago we will be sure to visit again!“

“I’ve always enjoyed my meals here, but tonight was a disappointment. I started with the French onion soup. It was the highlight of my dinner. Delicious. I ordered the Saturday night special, prime rib and a baked potato. The prime rib was cold. Not even close to hot. I did not get a steak knife to cut it with. I had to use the knife that came with the bread. The baked potato was just ok. It did not have enough butter or sour cream for the whole potato. I usually really like L Woods, but was very disappointed tonight.“

“Great food ans service with a freat atmosphere.“

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

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

“Amazing service, the freshest oysters, best southern food in the city. Special thanks to Lee, he gave nothing but outstanding service, personality and hospitality during my visit! Such a special hidden gem in the city, can’t wait to come back and show all my friends this spot :) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Really good food with wonderful waitstaff. #iraeats“

“Be quick at ordering because there’s going to be a line! Good news is that I have the sense nothing is bad here. I got a ham and cheese and mustard croissant which was perfect, and the banana coffee cake which was DIVINE. Just wish they could do a toasted and creamed bagel, so 4 stars for customer service.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“I came to a private event at Shaevitz. The staff was very kind and welcoming, the food was fantastic. The brisket and burgers are very flavorful. Shaevitz is conveniently located in downtown Highland Park with plenty of parking in the area. Supporting a conservative Kosher business is definitely a plus.

Will definitely return.“

“An excellent Chinese BBQ place run by a very friendly and knowledgeable couple. They really know the art of BBQ and everything is cooked and prepared to perfection. The BBQ chef there had been around for at least a decade back from before the current owners took over the shop.

The prices are very reasonable and the taste authentic. The best part is buying BBQ from here saves me the time and hassle of going to Chinatown.“

“Best food ever and service love“

“Hand down some of the best rib tips I've sucked down That's right not chew those tip are smokey and tender. have yourself a treat and visit BaseHit BBQ“

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

“We went to firewater for their grinch brunch and it was amazing. I will absolutely do this every year now. The Grinch is hilarious and stays in character the whole time the food is delicious. There’s tons of options and you also have the option to just order off the menu. They serve bacon chicken tenders, eggs, macaroni, pancakes, French toast, cupcakes, cake, pops cookies, a different variety per table too. They have adorable drink menu for the season. Total worth it! My little guys still talk about it every day“

“My kid wants me to call this review "best customer service I've ever had." He's not wrong. Despite a couple mistakes, the team and manager Noel went above and beyond to make it right. We’ll be back!!“

“Love this place! The food is absolutely amazing. I can’t seem to stop ordering from Booby’s! Whenever there is celebration or a get together and we want to order out…my 1st choice is always Booby’s!“

“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.“

“We ordered via grub hub. Their brisket sandwich was amazing.“

“We got the BBQ Salmon, Brisket, Shrimp and the owner even tossed in a fantastic Greek Salad on the house. This place is walking distance from home, definitely coming back with the family“

“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.“

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