

The 100 top-rated bbq in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The brisket is praised for its perfect smoke ring, tenderness, juicy texture, and flavorful bark that doesn’t require sauce.
Pork belly is praised for its perfect tenderness, rich flavor, and a delicious peppercorn crust that enhances its juiciness.
Ribs feature a perfect smoky flavor, tender meat that easily separates from the bone, and a delicious rub that doesn't require sauce.
Tender brisket melts in your mouth with rich seasoning, complemented by flavorful sides like cornbread and baked beans.
Juicy brisket with incredible bark, deep smoky flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth texture receives high praise from numerous satisfied diners.
BBQ chicken is praised for its tender, juicy meat and perfect seasoning, often evoking memories of Hawaii.
The ribs are tender with a nice peppery bark and flavorful seasoning, often praised for being meaty and delicious without sauce.
Pulled pork is celebrated for its moist, flavorful meat, perfectly paired with delicious sides like jalapeño cornbread and classic BBQ beans.
Tender pulled pork with rich smokiness, complemented by a balanced Chicago-style sauce, is a standout favorite among patrons.
The beef rib impresses with its tender, smoky meat that easily pulls away, enhanced by a flavorful peppery rub.
St. Louis ribs are praised for their tender, fall-off-the-bone texture, smoky flavor, and perfectly balanced sauce.
Pulled pork is praised for its tender, juicy texture and balanced seasoning, pairing perfectly with flavorful sauces and sides.
Pork ribs are praised for their tenderness, juicy texture, and rich flavor, often described as falling off the bone.
Baby back ribs are praised for being tender, fall-off-the-bone, and flavored with a deliciously sweet and spicy BBQ sauce.
Ribs are praised for their satisfying bite and rich flavor, making them a standout choice among the menu offerings.
Tender ribs fall off the bone with a crispy crust, complemented by delicious spicy prohibition sauce and excellent sides.
Beef short ribs are celebrated for their fall-off-the-bone tenderness, rich flavor, and perfectly seasoned, crunchy bark.
Tender, flavorful ribs with a sweet and sticky sauce are complemented by delicious sides like au gratin potatoes and coleslaw.
Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a perfect amount of flavorful sauce receive high praise from many satisfied diners.
Chicken fried ribs are praised for their tender, fall-off-the-bone meat and crunchy, flavorful coating, often enjoyed with tangy sauces.
Baby back ribs are praised for their fall-off-the-bone tenderness, rich flavor, and delicious Prohibition sauce that enhances every bite.
Tender ribs fall off the bone, praised for their juiciness and delicious sauce, making them a standout favorite.
Succulent brisket with a nice chew, smoky flavor, and reasonable prices earns high praise from many satisfied diners.
BBQ chicken is praised for its tenderness, flavorful glaze, and generous portions, often paired with delicious macaroni salad and rice.
BBQ beef is praised for its tender, perfectly sliced meat and sweet flavor, making it a standout dish.
Sticky ribs are praised for their delicious flavor and tender texture, often highlighted as a standout dish.
Tender ribs fall off the bone and are praised for their delicious seasoning and generous portions.
Burnt ends are praised for their juiciness and smoky flavor, making them a standout choice among the BBQ offerings.
Fall-off-the-bone ribs, praised for their smoky, sweet-tangy sauce and juicy tenderness, keep diners coming back for more.
The ribs are praised for their tenderness and deep flavor, often falling off the bone, making them a popular choice.
Juicy beef ribs with smoky flavor fall off the bone, earning high praise alongside delicious sides like baked beans and corn.
The meat platter showcases tender, flavorful brisket, juicy pulled chicken, and delicious smoked sausage, complemented by unique sauces like horseradish mustard.
Sticky ribs are praised for their tender, fall-off-the-bone meat and a sweet, mild sauce that enhances the flavor.
Fall-off-the-bone ribs are praised for their tenderness and delicious BBQ sauce, making them a standout choice.
Tender ribs fall off the bone, featuring a perfectly balanced smoky and sweet sauce, often praised as outstanding.
Tender, house-smoked ribs with a smoky flavor consistently impress, making them a standout choice among the bar's offerings.
Chopped brisket is praised for its smoky flavor and tender texture, often complemented by delicious sides like elote corn and cornbread.
BBQ carrots are praised for their perfect char, fresh dill accents, and creamy dressing, making them a standout dish.
Savory sausage with a good snap on the casing and balanced meat-to-fat ratio received high praise for its flavor.
Sticky ribs are praised for their tender, falling-off-the-bone meat and flavorful, smoky sauce that enhances the overall experience.
Smoky, juicy hot links with a satisfying snap are complemented by bold flavors, making them a standout choice.
The hot link is praised for its great flavor, satisfying snap, and perfect pairing with mustard BBQ sauce.
Marinated Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken is praised for its tender, flavorful meat, perfectly complemented by well-seasoned potato mac salad.
Hawaiian BBQ chicken is praised for its juicy, tender meat, smoky flavor, and generous portions with rice and macaroni salad.
Tender ribs are consistently highlighted for their fall-off-the-bone texture and flavorful barbecue sauce, making them a favorite among diners.
Ribs are praised for their meaty texture and smoky flavor, often served with a variety of tasty sauces.
Ribs have great flavor and meaty texture, but some found them not tender enough and portions inconsistent.
BBQ mixed plate features flavorful chicken and short ribs, but some found the minced BBQ meat and mac salad overly mayo-heavy.
Rib tips are praised for their size and flavor, though some found them overcooked or lacking seasoning, especially with sides.
Baby back ribs are praised for their smoky flavor and tenderness, but some found them dry or not falling off the bone.
Sticky ribs are tender with a subtle soy flavor, but some found the sauce underwhelming or overly sweet.
Barbecue chicken is praised for its smoky flavor and moist texture, though some found it overcooked or lacking seasoning.
Hot links are praised for their spicy flavor and good texture, though some found portions small and service inconsistent.
Pulled pork is often praised for its flavor and sauce options, but many find it dry or fatty.
Ribs are praised for being tender and flavorful, but some found the sauce lacking and service inconsistent.
Tender ribs with flavorful sauce receive praise, though some find the atmosphere off-putting and the fries too greasy.
The sampler platter features flavorful sausages and cornbread, but many found the chicken, ribs, and brisket dry or overcooked.
Pulled chicken is praised for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, but some found it dry and lacking seasoning.
Baby back ribs are tender and flavorful with a tasty sauce, though some found them average and overly salty.
Ribs are flavorful with good smokiness, though some found them not fall-off-the-bone tender and wished for more sauce.
BBQ ribs are tender and flavorful, though some found them overly sauced or inconsistently cooked, with sides seen as overpriced.
Ribs feature a smoky flavor and tender texture, though some found them tough or overcooked, with high prices noted.
Ribs are tender with good flavor and come with tasty fries, though some found them less juicy than desired.
Pulled pork is tender with a good smoky flavor, but some found it dry or too chunky, and sides were inconsistent.
Pork is praised for its tenderness and flavor, but some found it dry and lacking seasoning, overshadowed by better brisket and chicken.
Beef sausage offers a unique texture and flavor, but some found it overshadowed by dry brisket and small portions.
BBQ short ribs are praised for their tender meat and great flavor, but some found them too fatty and chewy.
Brisket is praised for its tenderness and flavor, but some found it inconsistent and needing more seasoning or sauce.
Rib tips are tender and flavorful with a sweet BBQ sauce, though some found them tough and overly fatty.