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| From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try these smokin' spots for the best barbecue around in Chicago. |
226 W. Front St.
Wheaton,
IL 60187
630-690-0526
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Authentic Texan pit proffering slow-cooked, smoky meat in a come-as-you-are, no-frills space. More... |
612 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-280-9200 |
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Ribs from this Chicago mainstay cause cravings --- mostly among tourists and ex-pats. More... |
3752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60625
773-604-8183 |
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Cook-it-yourself Japanese barbecue attracts groups of diners celebrating over soju. More... |
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1160 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-642-1160 |
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Renowned pit mistress Lee Ann Whippen’s Gold Coast digs prove barbecue has officially gone glam. More... |
1448 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-664-5264 |
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Tried and true, this cozy rib joint is one of the city’s top spots for barbecue. More... |
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1856 W. North Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60622
773-772-5500 |
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A serious barbecue chef brings tried and true family dishes and recipes to Bucktown. More... |
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9100 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview,
IL 60455
708-598-2099 |
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Baby-back ribs star at this southwest suburban restaurant with numerous area outposts. More... |
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2755 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60618
773-961-7654 |
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Gussied up barbecue, served in a rustic setting, from Tizi Melloul veterans. More... |
655 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-337-1399
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Winning rib joint with a tongue-tingling hot sauce. More... |
940 N. Madison St.
Oak Park,
IL 60304
708-383-8452
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Winning rib joint in the West Suburbs with a tongue-tingling hot sauce. More... |
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3800 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago,
IL 60641
773-545-7427 |
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Come as you are---and bring the kids---to this down-home barbecue pit. More... |
5041 N. Broadway St.
Chicago,
IL 60640
773-769-1254 |
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Chinese food gets an upgrade with glistening, smoked-in-house duck and pork. More... |
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1655 N. Sedgwick St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-266-1616 |
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One of the city’s most steadfast---and beloved---barbecue joints, once frequented by Frank Sinatra. More... |
132 S. Cass Ave.
Westmont,
IL 60559
630-493-9000 |
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Serious suburban smoke shack, which puts on a mean pig roast. More... |
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
539 N. State St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-467-9696 |
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Virtually everything spends time on the giant Weber kettle grills at this local and tourist pit stop. More... |
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