Lem's Bar-B-Que-House
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from - Neighborhood: Chatham/Avalon Park
- 311 E. 75th St.
- Chicago, IL 60619
- 773-994-2428
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
The Lem's barbecue legend began in 1953 when the Lemon brothers, who moved here from Mississippi, opened their first restaurant on Chicago's South Side. Now arguably one of the best barbecue carry-outs in the city, folks patiently wait in line for spareribs, rib tips and links, all lovingly slathered with your choice of Lem's hot or mild sauce, and layered with fries and white bread. You'll know when you've arrived – the rich, smoky smell coming from the brass and aluminum brick-bottomed barbecue pit permeates the block.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot
The Basics
- Hours:
- Sunday-Monday, Wednesday-Thursday 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday-Saturday 2 p.m.-4 a.m.; closed Tuesday.
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No seating. Sauce is sold by the quart, gallon and half-gallon. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Barbecue
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Worth the trip!"
By Spirit from Chatham, March 11, 2009
Lem’s barbeque is worth the trip. I have had the center cut, and the rib tips, and both were great. The meat was tender, and you could taste the ...
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"Don't waste your time!"
By MRG from LOOP, November 27, 2008
The rib tips were burned and the service was ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! The staff could use a lot of training in customer service. If you want gre...
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"Not the best!!"
By Killa B from Bevelry, November 17, 2008
Lem's may be the best in the south but not here, not at least last night. I was so embarrassed when I got home to find that every rib tip was burnt...
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