Frank's Backyard BBQ

13106 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake
(219) 552-1275

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Wayne Kuiper

Tried the brisket Burger tonight
It was Amazing!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Hendricks

Hands down. Best BBQ in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cheryl G

Polite and efficient staff. Very friendly. Great food. Our party tried burnt ends sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich, Mac&cheese and the smokey potatoes. Everything was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craig Achtzehn

Frank’s Backyard BBQ is easily my favorite barbecue spot in the region. Food quality is consistently excellent, and the staff, including Grace, Izzy, and Alyssa, always delivers a great experience. It’s my go-to every time I get the chance to grab barbecue, and recommend that everyone try it if they haven’t already.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D

Quality is fantastic. Service was speedy enough. I would just say, prepare to pay for what you get. Cost me about 60 dollars to get 3 entrees and 3 sides to feed 3 people. Pretty much the price youre going to pay at a sit down full service restaurant. If you can get past it being on the expensive side, the quality is phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Grant Gibbs

Its alright tasting but portions are a joke and pricing is heinous. Got 1/3 pound chicken 1/3 pound burnt ends, with 3 sides; 28 dollars. We were very underwhelmed with this place. I live right behind them and produce beef cattle and this is very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

eric ladewig

If you're anywhere near Chicago or Northern Indiana you MUST eat here! Real frickin BBQ!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna McTaggart

Best BBQ in the world!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Dacey

Hands down best bbq in the region

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken Magdic

This is the first time I ordered from Franks. We hosted a birthday party and I ordered 5 different sides and everyone likes them all and asked where we had ordered from. Great job guys we will be back!

Food: 5

Mandy Tanses

Kudos to Frank's Backyard BBQ. I called in an order to pick up. I got there and the service is phenomenal. Kind and courteous servers. They packed up my order and I was on my way. Unfortunately one small part of my order was overlooked so I called them and said xxxx was not in my bag. They DELIVERED it immediately. OMG, they are so thoughtful and professional. If you want quality BBQ+ and courteous service, go to Frank's. It's the best !!!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skorpyun's Lair

The brisket is so tender, you almost need a spoon to eat it. Rub tips are amazing. Love the Mac n cheese. Very reasonable pricetags. Comfortable atmosphere though a bit smoky when I last visited.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Davidson

Best BBQ in Northwest Indiana.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alyssa

Frank’s is honestly one of the best barbecue spots I’ve been to. The food is always delicious and the portion sizes are big, so you definitely leave full. The burger is my personal favorite, it’s juicy and packed with flavor overall just really well done. Everything I’ve tried here has been great, but the burger just makes it stand out. The staff is super friendly and the overall vibe of the restaurant is appealing. Definitely recommend if you’re hungry and want good BBQ!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Jeff

This was my first visit here. A friend of mine had been a few times and said to try it out. I must say the 35 min drive there was well worth it! Being my first time there, we ordered the sampler with sides of smoked potatoes, green beans and a belly bomb!! Very good food and great service!! We WILL be going back again... and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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