Top 5 Barbecue in Illinois

1508 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, United States

“Burger of the day which was gargonzola and mushroom with bacon was amazing. The cheese curds were also quite good, buuttt my seasoned garlic parm fries were extremely bland....oh well. And guys....you gotta offer onion rings as a side not just specifically with 1 burger.”

104 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL 62523, United States

“December 30, 2023 - We went to Coney McKane’s about 6:45 tonight for pie and coffee. The pie was delicious and our server, Tagg, was fantastic. My wife had peanut butter chocolate pie. I had lemon. Each was fresh and tasted great. We ordered a red velvet cupcake to take home for tomorrow. Our server, Tagg, was friendly and quite engaging. He welcomed us and immediately brought coffee when he found out we only came for dessert. To our surprise, he brought us a sample of garlic bread the chef was trying out. It was warm, buttery and flavorful. He was attentive to our needs the entire visit. I highly recommend Coney McKane’s.”

159 Bucklin St, La Salle, IL 61301, United States

“We had an excellent lunch here Thursday! The bloody Mary was very tasty and it had an awesome garnish. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food, I am definitely going back soon! I definitely recommend giving this place some love....”

2133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States

“Cute place and the food came out quick. Excited to come back over the summer to sit outside on the patio. Tacos were decent but I’m hopeful they will be a little less dry during the next visit! Drinks are tasty.”

1824 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

“We had our rehearsal luncheon here and it was perfect! Our guests were wowed by the classic atmosphere, and the food was incredible. I can’t believe how much food we got from the family style menu, by the time dessert came out people were STUFFED. The eggplant Parmesan I got was probably the best I’ve had in my life. We can’t wait to go back!”

1120 Lincolnshire Blvd, Springfield, IL 62711, United States

“Pretty new place out on the edge of town, the food and beer was worth stopping for. The staff was friendly and helpful. Beer flights are available (your selection of four beers).”

1636 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

“I had dinner her with 6 work friends. We all order 6 different meals and all 6 were rock solid! …”

174 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126, United States

“Very clean restaurant. Staff was super nice. A good selection of wine. Not a lot of food items to choose from, but the food was very good. Felt like we had 2 servers because ours was always somewhere else when we needed him. They give you some baguette before your meal. We did order some calamari for an appetizer but we never received it. We were waiting on our appetizer but we got our food. Never said anything to the server because it was too late at that point and it wasn't on the bill. Would recommend for a date or a quiet dinner with friend.”

2206 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

“The food was good here. We sat at the bar and our bartender was very friendly and checked on us often. She was good at making sure everyone at the counter had a good experience and she checked in often. Our food came very fast. The place is on the smaller side. They are open pretty late. Overall good experience. Nice to catch a bite before an event at the wintrust arena.”

3002 IL-120, McHenry, IL 60051, United States

“Had the best fish fry ever last night! Wow was it good. Our waitress was so nice and I wish we had gotten her name.... If you are looking for great food, I definitely recommend it here!!!”

4500 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

“Delightful modern pub with Irish tradition but a new age feel. The breading for their fried foods is exceptional. Not a lot of seating inside so tables and bar space fill up. Add a nip to your draft for $4. Good selection of tasty beers. French onion soup was good and was loaded with onion. Buffalo vegetables were also good but too much food for just two of us. The fried mushrooms were the best part. Great recommendations from the staff. Highly recommend”

7427 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130, United States

“We had high hopes for this restaurant as we looked at the menu and saw the other reviews. We are vegetarian, so maybe the food wasn't really made for us, but we found the flavors to be lackluster. The initial bread basket was cold (not warm bread). The pizza had a nice thin crust but the cheese and flavors didn't seem good. I kept tasting something different in there that I felt was ruining the flavor ... Something like cheddar cheese type of taste. The service was wonderful though. The staff was really nice. For the price we paid, the meal was not worth it. Maybe non-vegetarians might have a different experience.”

3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States

“Our server, Aliyah was amazing. Very attentive and super friendly! Food was delicious and atmosphere on brunch weekends is so lovely and fun. Highly recommend their brunch always!”

3812 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002, United States

“Went to a party here. Place was poppin. Music was great took me back a few decades when I had the energy to go all night. Now, well now is a different story. Had a great time food was delicious. The Wisconsin Grilled Cheese was on point!! The pepper jack cheese gave it just the kick it needed. Would gladly come again to try something else on the menu.”

2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States

“Overall we did not have a very good dinner experience. The food was ok, overpriced for what it was, very long wait times, and lacking service. We waited 1.5 hours to get our main food, 45 min for our appetizers, all the while mostly being ignored by our waiter. The entire time the long wait was never acknowledged by our servers and we saw our server very rarely, so we couldn’t even order more drinks as we waited. He took our two drinks off the bill at the very end without any prompting, which is appreciated, though what I would prefer is better service *during the experience* and at the very least an acknowledgement of the poor wait times. Instead we sat there waiting for food, not knowing how much longer it was going to be, contemplating ordering another glass of wine if the wait was going to be much longer, but also not seeing our waiter the whole time. Then the food was just ok. Prices are WAY too high for what it is. Croquettes are good, but nothing special about them to justify the price in my opinion. $18 grilled halloumi was very small, quite simple, and a little bland. It was recommended by our waiter. My lamb bolognese linguine dish was fine. It was flavorful, but the noodles were a little over cooked and completely not worth $26, even for the higher end dining experience this establishment is going for and comparing to similar establishments in the area. The mussels were the standout dish and I would recommend those. The ambiance is the best part, with a warm and inviting old European vibe going on. Maybe we’ll be back to try some of the other items, but most likely not for a full sit down experience again.”

214 S Hough St, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

“I have always wanted to try this place. So glad we did. Food was delicious! Friendly service and food came out very quick! Super impressed. Not afraid to overload on the whipped cream! I can’t wait to go back for lunch! Menu was mouth watering! Bring cash! They only take cash!”

1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

“We ordered it for delivery - which is not ideal but that’s how it happened - the food came not so warm - pizza was just ok, there was a weird taste, maybe the honey wasn’t what we expected - the cheese curds were fine not too much complaint / maybe one day I visit in person and update the review”

3057 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

“Came here on a Sunday with friends for dinner and the service and food were both impeccable. Each dish had such unique flavors. Plates are designed to be shared and we had 6-7 dishes for a group of 5. Some highlights were the chicken katsu and the pork belly. The only dish we didn’t love was the octopus - it tasted a little bland and wasn’t very tender. The kitchen also sent out a couple complimentary dishes which was a nice touch on top of a great experience. All in all we had a great time and I can’t wait to come back!”

306 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134, United States

“For this review I have to say….. Wow. Stockholm- stopped in while sight seeing with my father in law while visiting from ca. we stopped in for a drink but when we learned the soup of the day was a 3 sausage blend we happily opted to try a cup with a cold beer… it didn’t disappoint! The kale sausage soup was AMAZING Our waitress let us know that it was among the top 3 requested amongst customers Great atmosphere and friendly staff - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

1008 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

“I really enjoyed my time at this place. The staff was very nice and the restaurant was extremely clean. My food came out in a good amount of time, though I will say that I came at a time when there was really no one there. I ended up getting the Yo' Mamma xetra spicy chicken sandwich with thigh meat, and I loved every single bite of it.”