50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Oak Lawn

“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“

“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!“

“My family of 8 went there on a Friday and it was not crowded but we were told it was a thirty minute wait but it was 45 minutes before getting seated. Then when we waited another 20-25 minutes for a waiter to greet us and bring water, bread etc. After we placed our order and got our food we were satisfied and food was very good. 😋“

“If you are in Chicago and want to eat Wagyu Steak: This is definitely the correct place!
We enjoyed our visit in this restaurant our waitress supported us by grilling the food and we enjoyed the dinner. Unfortunately I forgot here name, but I will update the comment when I remember her name. She was really very helpful and with great patience as we not understood in the beginning the system.
So for my followers I will explain the process:
Basicly you have two tiers to select: Silver and Gold. The details of the tiers can give your waitress.
You order through a iPad and each person can order 6 different dishes. Be careful the time is limited on 2 hours.
I would suggest to go early to avoid any waiting times.
Enjoy your Wagyu 🤗“

“Life changing dumplings!!“

“excellent food and service“

“best ribs tips I ever had. Portions are huge.“

“Me, my sister and my fav cousin seen this place on tiktok and decided to check them out. The drive from outwest Illinois to outsouth was worth it and will come back again. My ONLY ick is the cut of the ribtip they gave me. I like fat more than lean and my order had mostly end lean pieces.... The prices are decent and they are NOT stingy with the food. One more ICK only can pops that are over priced.“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’ve been here quite a few times, and I’ve been meaning to write a review. The turkey tips are ALWAYS amazing—the sauce, the texture, everything is exactly what you want when you’re craving tips. This has officially become my new go-to spot for tips and wings!“

“Rib Tips are 🔥. Owners were pretty cool. I’ll definitely go back. 10/10“

“this stop would be my husband and my family spot every other weekend. we will definitely going back soon. My Favorite BBQ hands down!“

“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“

“amazing customer service.... the owner let us sample the food ... delicious is a under statement... will definitely be back ❤️“

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

“amazing staff and food,good prices and a great atmosphere“

“My husband and I came to Fame Dave’s (Northriverside!Mall location) for dinner and the service upon entry was awesome. Our waitress Nikole was amazing. She was everything that people look for in customer service. I’ll give you guys a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“it's all good to me, havnt had anything bad yet“

“All around great food, great atmosphere..“

“The food was excellent . The customer service was very good,.They were nice , and very polite. Definitely will go back again.“

“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!?“

“😋😋😋Our nickname for this favorite restaurant, whenever we go to Chicago Chinatown is PRESIDENT #44 RESTAURANT... We always feel at home here, the food is 5-star, the service is excellent, very attentive, and its atmosphere is welcoming, homely, simple... 🌹🌹🌹We just feel at home...🍚🍜🥗And the prices are very affordable for such a great place. TY very much, BBQ King Restaurant 🙏🙏🙏“

“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!“

“Great BBQ, unbeatable price and nice people there.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“I see so many mixed reviews here. My experience was just 06/17/25; I had been wanting to try the Alsip location. I never go right away when a new restaurant opens, I let them get the “kinks” worked out first. Alsip has been open for quite sometime; and I just had my 1st visit 06/17/25. I was greeted immediately ✅; ordered my food as a carry out; very pleasant staff✅; ordered 1 meat, 1 side; when I got home, and ate my food; it was DELICIOUS ✅😋. I had pulled pork, and the mac & cheese. I’ll be back again“

“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.“

“Omg this is the best BBQ place I ever had. Their sauce is spicy but juicy. I'm from Highland Indiana but now I live about 10 minutes away (79th and Ashland), and I def be coming back. Yes be prepared for little long wait.“

“This is hands down the best food I’ve had in years ! The corn bread muffins are served in CORN HUSKS…the pulled chicken sandwich came with an actual chicken leg and wing on the side! Then throw in the free music playing, it is absolutely a favorite for me from now on!“

“Let me start off by saying, I rock with this place!! I’ve been going for years since the smaller location. The customer service on this experience was HORRIBLE!! I asked for extra sauce on my Jumbo tip and link combo, small turkey tip, and 6 wings ($55). When the cashier relayed the request to the lady who was preparing the food she got a real crappy attitude like I was asking for too much. I guess because they were almost closing. I asked her what she said and she went all off. “I wasn’t talking to you I was talking to her!” I asked what her name was and she refused to give it to me. No name tags present or I wouldn’t have asked. Then she directed me to the manager who was also preparing food for any concerns that I may have. I asked the manager Nivia Battle (I think that’s what she said) was she required to give me her name. She said no. Her attitude was crappy as well. Just negative energy behind the glass. Except for the cashier. I also told the that they need to improve their customer service and that I WILL BE BACK!! I have no complaints about my order at all. Food was great!!! They just need to get someone back there that’s actually going to do their job without being so nasty.“

“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 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!!!“

“Hands down the best, excellent proportions, and the sauce is to die for, also price is reasonable.“

“Quick and easy service! Delicious food!“

“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“

“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 !“

“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😀“

“Great food and fast service and they give free tea 🫖 🍵 that’s really good 😊“

“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!!“

“My first time trying this joint and it was delicious. My husband and I decided to try this spot real quick for lunch and the wait was a little long but definitely worth it. The rib tips lunch combo was nice and hot and the meat fell right off the bone ! I was like wow this is so fire! ?“

“This place has some fantastic shaved ice
desserts and great beverages. I'm addicted to the grapefruit slushy...the taro and boba milk tea shaved ice was fantastic. It's extra authentic when the red bean shows up in the center of it.“