Best BBQ in Oak Brook, IL
The 8 top-rated bbq in Oak Brook, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is baby back ribs at J. Alexander's Restaurant (1410 16th Street), with a flavor score of 87 out of 100 from 10 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At J. Alexander's Restaurant1410 16th Street
Baby back ribs are celebrated for their fall-off-the-bone tenderness and rich flavor, perfectly paired with coleslaw and fries.
- Ranked #2At Blackwood BBQ1715 W 22nd St
Pulled pork is generally flavorful and moist, but some found it fatty or dry, with portions sometimes deemed small.
- Ranked #3At J. Alexander's Restaurant1410 16th Street
Ribs are tender and flavorful, praised for being fall-off-the-bone, but some found the coleslaw bland and portions small.
- Ranked #4At Wildfire232 Oakbrook Ctr
- Ranked #5At Alter Brewing + Kitchen1170 22nd St
- Ranked #6At Blackwood BBQ1715 W 22nd St
The ribs were often dry, small in portion, and lacked flavor, overshadowing any positive aspects like decent sides.
- Ranked #7At Blackwood BBQ1715 W 22nd St
The burnt ends were frequently criticized for being hard, dry, and lacking freshness, disappointing many who anticipated better quality.
- Ranked #8At Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse2105 Spring Rd