17 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Waukegan

“First time and definitely NOT our last. The spot was hopping and we could see why! The staff was warm and welcoming and gave us great recommendations. I think I left my fork spinning on the plate. Best BBQ I have had in ages! And meeting Big Ed was the topper! Came out making sure everyone was enjoying. THAT is top class and for sure demonstrates how the Chef stands behind his food, brand and name. 11/10 on everything! Thank you!!!“

“I have stopped in twice in the last week and I’ve been blown away both times! The food is phenomenal. It’s also priced reasonably. The staff and the owner are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a great environment and a fabulous meal.“

“Tips fall off the bone and the sauce is a 10/10“

“Food is always good here, there is a wait time only because everything's made fresh but if you call and place your order beforehand you shouldn't have an issue with wait times. Theres also a smoothie place attached to this place and I highly recommend you try both! Your stomach will thank you 🫡“

“Best breakfast food to dine in and has wonderful service . Love going to Monica’s Diner.“

“I drove from Racine, Wisconsin, to check out this restaurant, and I can say it was worth the drive. They have the best Chinese food I've tasted in a long time. And th
e price is very reasonable. My new favorite Chinese restaurant 😋.“

“I was the lucky one to win a red envelope from BBQ Productions & Station 51 Truck Co Bar & Grill. Jeff was amazing & extremely helpful! I freakin love my Louisana Founder Series Smoker! Thank you!!!!!“

“If you understand BBQ-- REAL good BBQ takes time to smoke to a tender, juicy, pinky, perfect flavor. You need to have a great deal of patience and skill. Lee and Danita have that gift in their soul so you have to wait for all that goodness to be assembled for your dining experience. Sit and talk after placing your order be patient and you won't EVER be disappointed.“

“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!“

“Food was very food. Service is really quick.“

“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.“

“Stopped in here by chance. Best decision! Service was excellent… owner came out gave us sample of his ribs, checked on us to make sure everything was alright with our meals! Definitely recommend stopping here!!“

“I've gone here multiple times with my parents for lunch and they've eaten here many more times than that. The day after my mother passed away my father and I came here for lunch after starting to deal with necessary arrangements. My father mentioned my mother's passing and everyone there was beyond nice and comforting. Christine (owner, manager?) came over and spent at least 20 minutes talking to us and encouraging a good mood in my father. She couldn't have been nicer and even offered some help for the shiva that was absolutely above and beyond. We're always happy with the food, but I can't possibly express how much I think of the people at Real Urban BBQ“

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

“Amazing Enchiladas at Wilmette location! Beautiful outdoor seating. 👍🏻“

“It is a different level of service when you visit blue house. It is a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere and all of the food is the best here! authentic and fresh. So grateful to visit this lovely resturaunt. Worth every dollar and then some!“