7 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lake Villa

“Exceptionally excellent food and peeps!!!“

“I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! They went above and beyond to take care of my veteran fiancé for Veterans Day, (even though we were a day late in being able to visit), taking care of us like family, from the regional director to all the restaurant staff. The food was terrific and my fiancé loved everything; the food, the staff, and the military/first responders decor, and the respect given to veterans. They even put his picture from his Army service days on their wall, which gave him a huge smile when he saw himself displayed on their wall along with photos of so many other veterans. And even though we don't live nearby, we will make it a point to visit them every time we get the chance to. Thanks again to everyone there!!“

“I went to barbecue productions for the first time yesterday and Annette was so sweet and welcoming. I had a lot of questions and she was very helpful didn’t answering them with a big smile on her face. She is the best, and the food was delicious!“

“Yukon BBQ continues to be one of our favorite BBQ places, and honestly, we’re always looking forward to coming back. From the atmosphere to the service, this place has always felt special to us. The staff is friendly, the restaurant has a great vibe, and overall it’s still a place we recommend all the time to friends and family. We’ve had so many good experiences here over the years, which is why we still gladly give it 5 stars.

One thing we really miss though is the brisket from last year. Back then, the brisket had an amazing deep smoky flavor that made it stand out from other BBQ spots. You could really taste the smoke in every bite, and it honestly felt like the brisket was the star of the menu. Recently, we noticed that the smoky flavor is mostly gone. The brisket is still tender and good, but it doesn’t have that same BBQ “magic” it used to have. The electric smoke flavor—or what we used to call that smoky muse that made the brisket unforgettable—just isn’t there anymore. Because of that, we probably won’t order the brisket again, which honestly makes us a little sad because it used to be our favorite item.

That being said, Yukon BBQ is still a place we truly love. The quality overall is still good, the experience is always enjoyable, and we’ll definitely continue coming back often. We really hope maybe one day the brisket returns to the smoky style it had before, because that was something special and one of the reasons we fell in love with this place in the first place.“

“food and staff are always amazing. we have been coming for years and will continue to visit for years to come.“

“Jeremy and his crew did a great job! Very knowledgeable, professional and really helped us navigate what we wamted/needed for our wedding last June! So neat that they carve some meat on-site so people can watch and enjoy the fun! Highly recommend!“