The Best BBQ Restaurants in Chicago

When you are in the mood for BBQ, nothing else will do, and fortunately Chicago has some of the best BBQ restaurants to be found anywhere. Each one has their own formula, so wherever you go, there will be a different taste. Do some exploring, look around and find the one that fits you taste and you will have a new favorite Chicago restaurant.

Fat Willy's Rib Shack at 2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago 60647 Phone: 773-782-1800 Fax: 773-782-1818 is one of the most famous BBQ restaurants in Chicago. The atmosphere is very laid back and casual and so is the dress. Rervatons are not necessary and yes, they do deliver. You can start with Baked 4 Cheese Macaroni for $ 8.95 and then move on to items like Roasted Veggie Salad for $12.95, BBQ Burger for $10.95. Complete dinners with Soup of The Day or House Salad, One Side, Coleslaw & Toast like Baby Back Pork Ribs for Sm $15.95 or Lg $23.95. They are open Sun-Thu: 11:30am-10pm and Fri-Sat: 11:30am-11pm.

Fireplace Inn at 1448 N Wells St, Chicago, Illinois 60610, Phone: 312-664-5264 is one place where you do want to make reservations. The outdoor patio is open all year long, something very unique. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable and the dress casual. As for the food, Appetizers include items like BBQ Meatballs fo r$8.75 or Jumbo Fried Shrimp for $11.50. Then there are salads like Seafood Salad for $9.95, BBQ Baby Back Rib Combinations like Ribs & Jumbo French Fried Shrimp for $27.75. They are open Mon-Thu: 4:30pm-12am, Fri: 11:30am-1:30am,Sat: 9:30am-1:30am and Sun: 9:30am-12am

Joe's Bebop Cafe at 700 E Grand Ave #128, Chicago 60611Phone: 312-595-5299 Fax: 312-595-5483 gives you jazz Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with your BBQ. Definelty make reservations. Dress is casual. The menu has Appetizers Grilled Chicken Quesadillas for $8.95 or Popcorn Shrimp for $7.95, Salads like Grilled Salmon Salad for $12.95 andmain courses like King Oliver baby back ribs & hot a yardbird chicken for $18.95. They are open Mon-Thu: 11am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm and Sun: 11am-8pm

Smoke Daddy at 1804 W Division St, Chicago, Illinois 60622 Phone: 773-772-6656 has free entertainment every night of the week. Definetly do make reservations. Style is casual and laid back and the menu features items like the Baby Back Ribs Platter for $12,50, or the Chicken + Ribs combo platter for $15.95. They are open Mon-Wed: 11:30am-12am and Thu-Sun: 11:30am-1am

Weber Grill at 539 N State St, Chicago 60610 Phone: 312-467-9696
Fax: 312-467-0536 is on the high end of the scale. Style is casual and do make reservations. The menu has Competition-Style Baby Back Ribs Half Slab 16.95, Full Slab 21.95, or Beef Brisket for $15.95 The kids also have their own special menu. They are open for Breakfast Mon-Fri: 6:30am-10am and Sat-Sun: 6:30am-11am Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-4pm and Sat-Sun: 11:30am-4pm Dinner Mon-Fri: 4pm-11pm, Sat-Sun: 4pm-12am