Sweet Baby Ray's
- 249 E. Irving Park Rd.
- Wood Dale, IL 60191
- 630-238-8261
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
You've seen it in the grocery stores; now you can enjoy the sauce without doing any cooking. Sweet Baby Ray, a.k.a. David Raymond, who was president of Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce for 20 years, is behind this restaurant. Ray's uses two different methods to barbecue: a Southern Pride smoker and a Chicago-style barbecue pit. Meaty treats include baby back ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and ham. Sandwiches include the "duce," with grilled beef bologna, pulled pork and cole slaw, a boneless rib sandwich and a shrimp po' boy. Side features choices like jalapeno corn bread, green beans simmered in red sauce and "corn maque choux," a spicy cream corn. So where did the name come from? Raymond, who grew up on Chicago's West Side, got his nickname shooting hoops as a kid.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. No buffet.
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 36
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"Better than expected"
By ab from uptown, March 18, 2009
St. Louis ribs, doneness was correct, not over or under. Unfortunately a bit dry, which makes sense since their menu says the ribs are "smoked for ...
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"Never enough!"
By Batman from southeast/O'Hare, May 20, 2008
The ribs are pretty good but what brings me back is the green chile mac, I cannot get enough! I'm almost tempted to apply for a job there and stea...
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"been there many times"
By vdux from west burbs., January 28, 2008
Once and a while the brisket is tough. St. louis ribs are always good. The pulled pork is sometimes over sauced. Green chile mac is the best sid...
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