34 Best Barbeque Restaurants near South Holland

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

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

“I’m a cook, kudos to All out smoke Pit. The best rib tips , turkey tips and the balance of the food. Haven’t had Barbecue like this since Alice on 43rd between Wabash and Michigan Ave. Moreover Alice , there’s a new Queen and King of Barbecue. It’s the best! I have recommended their food to everyone I know. So far no disappointments!“

“excellent food and service“

“Great food, excellent service. Best BBQ in the area!“

“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.“

“Was recommended this restaurant from a friend. The maple tree and did not disappoint. Made a reservation online easy. Their menu is awesome, simple and delicious. Crab cake was perfect! Our dinner was fantastic. We had trout and shrimp. They have the best banana pudding over crème brûlée. The coffee for an end cap was out of this world good!“

“I got some rip tips and collard greens from here. Omg. The best I’ve had. You can taste the smoky flavor and the meat melts in your mouth it’s so tender. So glad I finally stopped in to try them out. Will definitely be a returning customer. Plain and simple…. The food is 🔥🔥🔥!! 15/10 definitely recommend!“

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

“I went here as a recommendation and came out a huge fan! The sauce is perfect and everything was cooked to perfection! It was even better seeing some of my former students serving and killing it! I truly recommend Lexington Betty Smokehouse!“

“Absolutely fantastic food and great service! We will definitely be coming back! Their ribs are the best! Between the rest of my family I also sampled their pulled pork, brisket, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and fries. It was all great. Can’t wait to try everything else on their menu.“

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

“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“

“First time with my family & was very amazed of how great their food was too bad we couldn’t have had the whole menu but we had the pork chop and cheeseburger & man oh man I’m tell u right now they will not disappoint yu. & we really appreciate Jennifer & her amazing service Jennifer allowed us to try her rib tips & man were they amazing
Amazing people amazing food thank u guys for making our night by serving us with great hospitality we will most definitely come back‼️‼️ thank u Jennifer we’ll return for ur amazing food gracias‼️‼️“

“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!?“

“FOOD WAS AMAZING … CLEAN AND FRIENDLY.. ❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“I have tried many items from Vallee BBQ and the food keeps me coming back for more every time!

Baby back ribs
Chopped brisket ?
Smashburger ?
Pulled lamb sandwich
Fire roasted corn ??
Lemon pepper fries
BBQ SAUCE!!!
Fudge stripe banana pudding

Mouthwatering ? I will be ordering again“

“the staff.the food and most of all I will always return..and bring more friends.“

“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“

“Awesome view of the airport“

“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.“

“Very good bbq, the fries are excellent and the sauces are great. Heck, it's all good.“

“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“

“This is one of the best Bar and Grill I've been to in a long time. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fabulous. I would recommend Bernice's to anyone! Thank you for hosting my dad's 80th birthday celebration“

“Awesome service great food and I will travel back from Indiana to Chicago to eat at medley restaurant ANYTIME!“

“Avery was short staffed and backed up, but he was very accommodating and apologetic about the situation. I informed him that it was no problem and that I appreciated the straightforwardness. The food was excellent and fresh. I will be back. My mother who is picky really enjoyed it as well.“

“We typically love it here. However, we had an easily avoidable issue yesterday. The app only allows the "call ahead" for up to 6. We had a party of 12. So, we called the location to ask if they could accommodate a party of 12. We kept getting placed on hold by 3 different employees only to be told they can't give a time estimate until we are physically there (15+minutes btw of employee after employee). Okay, we pack up and head there. After arriving we are told they can't even sit the 12 of us together and it's a 1.5 hour wait. What a WASTE of OUR time. I understand the wait is based on the customer traffic. But if you guys know you can't sit 12 together, TELL US OVER THE DAM PHONE!!!!!!“

“Had such an amazing time with my mother to celebrate her birthday!! Will come again!! <3“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“Best food and very clean! I highly recommend 👍👍👍“

“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!“

“I reakky love getting my chicken and fish from here!“

“We were hesitant about trying this restaurant after moving into the neighborhood. Reading the reviews helped. 😲 when I say this food was 🔥, we devoured the large turkey tips w/hot links. Everything was hot and fresh! Fries were still crispy with the sauce on them! Turkey was melt in ur mouth delicious 😋. No leftovers, we ate it all in one sitting. Woo woods is our new bbq joint! Will definitely be back. Today. Hopefully.“