49 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Hickory Hills

“Great great food!
And one of the best BBQ sauces I love.
The rip tips are great.
The ribs are great.
The pulled pork is great.
I love the garlic bread wiith there home BBQ sauce on it.
They use teal.oak wood for the pit to smoke the meat.
I have been going there for 15 years or 16 yesrs, always happy there.
Looks great on the outside and lots of kool antiques decorating the inside.
Go try it, you will love it.

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly“

“excellent food and service“

“My family and I were looking for something new and had the best experience! The food is amazing and the staff is awesome - we left full and happy!“

“Picked up a catering order yesterday that was phenomenal.“

“Stopped in yesterday for a late lunch. Small, charming, everything you want a little local spot to be. Welcoming, very nice. Sadly out of brisket at the time (honestly a good sign of really good brisket if they were sold out by 2pm) but he recommended the turkey sandwich.

I've had good smoked turkey before. But I have never had a smoked turkey sandwich this good. Flavor was absolutely on point, texture was tender and juicy. Best turkey I've had in my entire life and I've had some pretty good turkey. Fries were seasoned and fried to perfection. The white sauce was a great complement to the fries and worked well with the sandwich - didn't overpower the turkey flavor but honestly I ate most of the sandwich without sauce, it was that good.

I highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates smoked meat.“

“I had the Beautiful Disaster for the Sunday Brunch. I also took home a full slab of Ribs and their homemade sauce. All of it was outstanding. The French Toast with Bacon at the bottom of the Disaster was amazing. The Ribs and sauce were out of this world. I will be back!!!“

“Love this place!!! Forever“

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

“this place is really good. BBQ with great smokiness and flavor. we come here often and love the brisket Chile, ribs, smoked turkey and of course those amazing burgers. last time I was there it was $5 Burger night and it's amazing that they can serve a great smoky burger on fresh roll with fries for this price. full bar with a good selection of beers“

“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!?“

“This is my favorite place to eat , great prices , they have items on the menu that u can’t get anywhere else like the pork tenderloin dinner , it’s huge, double pork chop dinner around 20 bucks take you all day to eat it . Cowboy ribeye on the weekends is great ! I think I’ve been there like 25 times , staff is nice , owners are good people , they treat me like a regular“

“Food was over all nice tasting, service was good too. Bread could have been warmer,. Baklava, fillet mignon kabab entrée and hummus were fresh and delicious. Entrées need homemade sauces and not commercial hot sauce or Sriracha sauce. My tabbouleh had gravels in it, could not eat it.“

“Got food tonight it was hot and fresh. Beans are a little spicy but very good food. I like this location better than others in the area!“

“All around great food, great atmosphere..“

“Place is 🔥! They have great customer service, and I would highly recommend this place to anybody. Especially if you’re looking for some good BBQ!!!“

“Dave was wonderful in helping us with food for a memorial service. I will definitely be recommending him to anyone who needs to cater an event!“

“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.“

“we had the best lunch at the Patio, a great burger and my companion tried the italian beef. the best part was the great service, after ordering at the counter, they bring everything to your table. The tables are so clean, and we met Teo who was clearing tables. He does a great job, the atmosphere was comfortable and immaculate. we will return soon!“

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

“I need to know where you get your chicken fingers from lol“

“We visited the Novi, MI location and we absolutely loved it! The food was fantastic and our server (shout-out AJ) was so wonderful and helpful. Five stars!“

“Love the ribs and rib tips. Bold flavor. Tender meats. Exsenator's BBQ in Markham, Illinois, is a hidden gem that every barbecue enthusiast should experience. Their hickory-smoked ribs are tender and flavorful, embodying authentic barbecue perfection. The hot links offer a delightful spice, and the smoked chicken is consistently juicy and well-seasoned. Complementing the meats, sides like creamy mac and cheese and crispy coleslaw enhance the meal. The portions are generous, providing excellent value. The friendly, family-run atmosphere adds to the charm, making each visit memorable. For those seeking genuine, mouthwatering barbecue, Exsenator's BBQ is a must-visit destination.

Parking: Huge parking lot“

“If you live on the North side and are like "This seems a little far", ignore that voice in your head and go to Aloha anyways. We drove down because we were craving Hawaiian BBQ and Aloha was 100% worth the drive. No notes, the food was immaculate.“

“We visited Blackwood BBQ at the Mart yesterday and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, but the staff were incredible. My brother is deaf, and Darnell and Demetrius were patient and helpful, communicating with him directly rather than looking to me for help communicating with him. This seems like a small gesture, but it's a really big deal for us and we appreciated their kindness.“

“Great food. Everything on the menu is amazing. You need to try the South Sider, perfect combination of pulled pork and angus brisket. RD3 is just impossible to finish so tasty!! BBQ sauces are amazing. If you have any questions Venessa at the register counter will guide your tastebuds to enjoy great combination. Of their meets and sides. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.“

“Great food and service from server Francisco at riverside location“

“Had nicks BBQ on Sunday haven't ate there in awhile but just wanted to say they are what a restaurant does taking care of the customer with great food .... It was like last time I had it. The only different was they fancy container for the food .. but other than that delicious.... But I had a lot of things in the past off there menu and never unsatisfied... Keep up the great taste and the great service😀“

“Delicious! Me and my family love this place. Everything on the menu is good. Bbq sauce and fries are good. Ribs are not too salty like other places. I really like the steak burger with char boiled flavor. Very friendly staff. Family business. Made with love and Worth the wait! I highly recommend!“

“Thank you for nice lunch!“

“Catered Nick's in Tinley Park for a Grad Party. Everything was great! Food was delicious, delivered on time and generous portions for a great price! Highly recommend!!“

“Quick and easy service! Delicious food!“

“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“

“Was pleasantly surprised with our early dinner meal today (President's Day) at Longhorn in Orland Park (on LaGrange).

Atmosphere was good, seating comfortable and service good.

I had a great value....8 oz Renegrade Sirloin, loaded baked potato, and mixed green salad. And complimentary table bread.

Sure...Sirloin is not a top cut, but this was juicy, tasty, and quite satisfying. The surprise was that large, well prepared potato and large mixed salad...all included in the $19 price.

For those preferring a smaller portion, you can choose the 6 oz option, plus all the above extras.....FOR $16.

THAT'S A GREAT DEAL.

We'll be back again and try another selection soon !“

“If I could give more than 5 stars for the service I would. I forget the name because I am absent minded due to losing my 18 year old dog today but the server was so wonderful. It is her birthday today and she deserves a raise. Thank you. Happy birthday ?“

“customer service was excellent and precise pretty Black Woman Sandra and Handsome cook Tony Best Hotdog I have ever had better than Portillo’s Clean establishment and had to give an compliment when due to staff“

“Es nuevo el lugar pero la comida muy buena buenos precios no puedo decir de alguna comida porque desde la pizza las ribs en bbq el pollo lo sandwiches todo delicioso recomiendo al 💯 %“

“we were at a wedding that had an after party that was changed at the last minute to this bar. Our bar tender Odette, was amazing. She handeled the whole party of 50+ with such grace and ease. The service at this bar is exceptional. Thank you for making the night fantastic for our group!“

“Big Joe has catered 2 events at St Laurence high school for our football program! The food has been amazing! The pork and brisket are absolutely perfect. And I could not get enough of the smashed potatoes! I can’t wait for the next event! Thanks for a great meal!!“

“La barbacoa y el montalayo del mejor!“

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

“Muy rica la comida excelente servicio ! muy limpio, felicidades“

“Great prices on everything And flavor is spot on the best“

“We have been going here since it opened and it never disappoints. We love the wide variety of meat and the fact that you can do kbbq and hotpot at the same time. Truly a place to enjoy food. 😁“

“So let me start by saying this place was amazing the service was impeccable very attentive our server (Hailey) was the most sweetest person she came to check up on us very few mins her recommendations were on point and enjoyed every one she recommended now let me talk about the food the food was amazed the appetizers were delicious better than I expected them tater skins and rattlesnake bites and fried pickles is a must try that onion blossom OMG nothing can compare onion rings could never lol my daughter got the chicken critter with sirloin, and I got the ribeye with ribs and the ribs were so tender fall off the bone the taste of it was of a smoky grill which me and my daughter love grilled food the steak was cooked perfectly they made my daughter birthday so special and this was my daughter’s first time there and she said she wants to come back every year I just want to say keep up the great job Texas Roadhouse the hospitality we were shown was off the chart give your servers a raise because they were outstanding“

“Food was fabulous!! Service was excellent & owners were amazing. Will definitely be Back!“