Best BBQ in Edgewater, Chicago
The 9 top-rated bbq in Edgewater, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is ribs at Fireside Restaurant & Lounge (5739 N Ravenswood Ave), with a flavor score of 77 out of 100 from 57 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best BBQ across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Fireside Restaurant & Lounge5739 N Ravenswood Ave
The ribs are often praised for being tender and flavorful, but some found them inconsistently cooked or served cold.
- Ranked #2At Sam’s Chicken & Ribs-Edgewater1102 W Granville Ave
Rib tips often arrive cold, dry, and tough with gristle, overshadowing occasional praise for the fries and BBQ sauce.
- Ranked #3At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway
Pulled pork was often criticized for being rubbery, poorly seasoned, and lacking essential accompaniments like BBQ sauce and bread.
- Ranked #4At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway
- Ranked #5At Sam’s Chicken & Ribs-Edgewater1102 W Granville Ave
The ribs were often described as cold, dry, and lacking flavor, with some even experiencing food poisoning.
- Ranked #6At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway
The burnt ends were criticized for being greasy, lacking proper smoking, and resembling cubes of fatty pork belly rather than actual burnt ends.
- Ranked #7At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway
The ribs were consistently tough, dry, and overcooked, leaving many diners disappointed with their overall quality and flavor.
- Ranked #8At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway
- Ranked #9At Porkchop Edgewater6341 N Broadway