Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue

Everything I've ever had here has been phenomenal. Big fan of nachos and had them many ways at many places (mostly Mexican) but the unexpectedly delicious, huge, fully loaded pulled pork nachos here?- THE best nachos I've ever had! Also, no matter how hungry I am, I've never been able to finish them!

Updated prices as of 9/16/25

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Enjoyed our meal here. The ribs were tender and flavorful. Worth every bite.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is absolutely excellent! The food is top quality and truly delicious, all freshly handmade right at the restaurant. Every dish was flavorful and well-prepared, and the prices are very fair and accessible — honestly a great value for the quality you get.

The staff was incredibly attentive, polite, and patient, offering outstanding service from start to finish. Even though the place is small, it feels very calm, cozy, and welcoming — a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Service was quick, and everything felt genuine and high-quality.

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a rich and satisfying meal at a great price, this is the perfect choice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good bbq! Had the brisket, bbq pulled pork and chicken everything was incredible!!!!! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are near O' Hare international Airport its a must stop on a foodie list. We ate outside and the restaurant is in line with the runways so planes fly over every few minutes very fun for the family!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went in for dinner, plenty of parking available. The restaurant has a smaller dine in area which may be difficult to get seating. There are lots of excellent barbecue options on the menu. I went with the pulled pork burger and fries and it was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back to try the other options available on the menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wanted to love this place but all this food i ordered is trash there is not a hint of the smallest piece of seasoning on any of the meat all the meat taste warmed up not freshly cooked brisket tough no seasoning chicken dry no seasoning ribs warmed up no seasoning pulled pork sandwich ok only because of sauce but was dry them beans deserve a fine they where that horrible the corn bread was good the corn was good that Mac and cheese no butter no seasoning taste like a low version of kfc Mac I’m so disappointed in this entire meal $100 wasted they don’t deserve a star I mean this the worst meal I’ve had in a very long time

Food: 1

Food was very cold and it cost so much for just a couple of people.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was cold and we paid an insane amount for just 4 people, barely no water in the cup 85% ice and very tiny place .

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Had it delivered and ate it all shirtless in a hotel room. Looked like a just fed toddler after and probably permanently stained the hand towels with sauce. Don't care, worth it.

Food: 5

We had to repeat our order several times for the young man and he still got it wrong we order a half chicken when we got home we had pulled chicken we live to far to come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, Baby Back Ribs, Macaroni and Cheese, Bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's, Cornbread, Mac N Cheese, Corn Maque Choux, Chicken Wings

A friend of mine brought a tray of ribs and brisket. I asked them where they got it from so than I decided to bring a plate for my dads birthday. He housed it down before I can get a picture of him enjoying it. The two employees inside were very nice and created a welcoming environment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs, Cornbread, Banana Pudding, Texas Brisket

To: Ownership and Management

Fox Morning News featured a segment about Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Promoting the business, and it's location in Wood Dale, Illinois which I was never aware of.

My lady friend and I decided to make the trip from Chicago to Wood Dale to try Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue; what a disaster.
Once arriving my lady friend and I felt very uncomfortable.
The experience in the restaurant did not equate to the Sweet Baby Rays Product that my family, friends, and extended family have raved over for years.

The patrons and employees continued to stare at us while we're being seated. Some of the staff continued to stare by providing strange looks as we ate this went on for about 30-45 minutes. I thought it was just me, but my lady friend took notice as well; and sensed and experienced the exact same treatment.

The environment did not support what was portrayed. The treatment we received seemed to be race related. Please note: This is not being written to intentionally tear down a product that we've purchased for years, but rather to bring to light the poor service provided by Sweet Baby Rays in Wood Dale, Illinois.

Sweet Baby Rays in Wood Dale, Illinois is not a place that I'd recommend until a course correction is taken and training on customer service and diversity.

Respectfully Submitted

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Everything went well, staff friendly enough. Place clean but a little small. Has an outdoor dinning area but the weather has to be right because it only has individual umbrella covering.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

First time and will come back. The spicy bbq is good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rib tips, brisket burger wuz delicious & nutritious😋......mac n cheese & yams wuz bustin too😋.......banana pudding parfait wuz fye😋.....dis spot iz definitely crakkin👍🏾👌🏾, we'll be back 4sho💯.....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5