- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
Indian-influenced fine dining is on the menu at this Old Town restaurant, serving halal ingredients, fusion dishes like chicken tikka pizza, penne tikka masala,... READ MORE
Serving up smoked brisket and pulled pork, this newcomer brings Southern flavor to the west suburbs. Order a side of "pit beans," which are cooked underneath ju... READ MORE
Carson's caters to big appetites, especially when it comes to ribs and au gratin potatoes dripping with cheese. Take-out is available. READ MORE
Chow down on the popular baby back ribs at this rustic Mundelein eatery. The dining area is small, but take-out and delivery are available as well. And for thos... READ MORE
Famous Dave's is a national chain barbecue restaurant serving its award-winning barbecue ribs and hickory-smoked meats in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. ... READ MORE
Texan Barbeque is one of a precious few notable eating establishments in Algonquin. As the name suggests, this ain't health food. It's just large, moderately pr... READ MORE
The owners of this Irving Park 'cue spot take the smoking process seriously. They've installed not one but two Southern Pride smokers to prep the goods for the ... READ MORE
Christopher Peckat, who also owns Beer next door, opened this American smokehouse in the former Improv Kitchen address in Wrigleyville. Chow down on tender, smo... READ MORE
This Bucktown quick-serve is the first Chicago outpost of Texas-based Wingstop, a made-to-order chicken wing joint. Look for an aviation-themed interior (circa ... READ MORE
This tiny, 18-seat Bridgeport BYOB draws inspiration from a now-defunct joint in Memphis, also called Ruby's Ribs, where chef-owner Lenore Vaccaro honed her bar... READ MORE
The team behind recently shuttered Tizi Melloul has turned to ribs, brisket, cornbread and baked beans at this self-described "boutique barbecue" spot. Pork-lov... READ MORE
This offshoot of Bricks Pizza, a joint venture between Bricks Chicago READ MORE
Turkey is an essential ingredient in every entree at this Bronzeville eatery, which has the same menu as the Just Turkey in Avalon Park and the original Calumet... READ MORE
Lillie’s Q chef/owner Charlie McKenna has taken his barbecue favorites on the road with the launch of the Meat Mobile. Pulled pork or chicken sandwiches will be... READ MORE
This new barbecue joint smokes up regional barbecue like Texas brisket, Memphis chicken wings and Carolina pulled pork, served with sweet, spicy or tangy sauces... READ MORE
When taken out of the smoker, slow-cooked brisket, baby back ribs and pulled chicken fall apart, best eaten with a heaping side of baked beans or a hunk of jala... READ MORE