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    The Pit Boss Platter
    Amelia B.

    Back at Chicago q to try some other menu items! Loved the hush puppies to start. Was obsessed with the Mac and cheese as an upgraded side + the coleslaw added a boost of refreshment in the midst of all the meat. Pretty quiet on a Thursday night but was great to be seated quickly. Loved how each table came with pickles and chips.

    Mortuga
    Erin C.

    Went here for brunch and their chips and sweet pickles that they serve you on the table were so so good oh my gosh I had the Mutua I believe for drink. I forgot to take a picture of the food, but I had the large mac & cheese with burnt ends on top and a piece of fried chicken and when I tell you, this was probably one of the best pieces of fried chicken at a restaurant that I have had. It was so seasoned and so crisp all of the thigh was a little small. I'm not even mad at it because it was so so flavorful will definitely have to come back and actually take photos. Our server was very nice and attentive. He kept checking our table asking if we were OK. Staff was clearing out dishes that were empty and it was a pleasant experience. The vibe is very cool for friends gathering a date or even family. It's a very welcoming environment.

    Cornbread
    Anthony D.

    I've been here a few times and it's always been great. I'd recommend any of the combo platters so you can try several types of BBQ. We ordered: - Brisket Meatballs - Combo 3 w/baby back ribs and cornbread It was plenty for two people. They also start you off with pickles and chips, both were a bit sweet. I definitely recommend trying it if you're curious! Great food and great staff.

    Standard Menu...
    Miss A.

    Enjoyed a late weekend brunch on the patio with a beautiful quaint ambiance. Right away a cool jug of water, house made sweet butter pickles and BBQ seasoned potato chips were brought to the table complimentary. OMG the perfect sweet and savory start! Took me a little time to peruse both menus because it all looked great so it was nice to nibble meanwhile. The kind waitress AJ recommended the breakfast skillets as a guest favorites and it really was excellent! The meat was tender and with the dipping sauces it was fun to try all of them. Included in the skillet were eggs any way you wanted (I chose over easy runny yolks) and country seasoned potatoes (although the menu reads they come with hash browns, today they ran out). Not as much meat as I expected for a $24 price but overall a very filling and satisfying meal. I'll definitely go back & order another skillet or inquire about another savory dish with the same meat. The service was polite, attentive and prompt. I had quite a few bags and she offered to hold them which I truly appreciated. I had hoped to save room for a carrot cake slice and expresso but I was just too stuffed. Next time. On my way out, I went to the restroom. It is only a single so when I went in it was dirty and definitely needed attention. Somebody had forgotten to flush after getting sick in there. I let the staff know so hopefully they addressed it right away.

    Uche N.

    This was a good Bbq restaurant. I can't say it was best of the best but it was fine. We ordered the burnt and and burnt ends sandwich. The coleslaw was placed under the burnt ends which made it a tad warm. we didn't see out waiter much but by the end we got about everything we order (minus one drink). The restaurant inside was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon but the patio was pretty lively. It is off a busy road and that made for some interesting and loud cars at time. The Mac and cheese wasn't great but not terrible. The sand which had alot of burnt ends packed into it which was nice but unfortunately it because incredibly challenging to eat. I'm looking forward to going back and trying a few different items. The cornbread was pretty chunky too so I would skip that as well. We may have just picked some poor items.

    avocado toast
    Lindsay L.

    Delicious! A little pricey but very nice inside and the patio. You get pickles and chips to start which is such a nice touch. It's southern food and they do a nice job with diversifying the menu. The service was fabulous! Great brunch spot.

    Lisa L.

    This location has lots of seating. They have seating outside and the seating in the front is right by the doors outside. We went for the brunch and it was really good. The Bloody Mary self serve bar was very popular. They start off with complimentary potato chips and sweet pickle chips. The pulled pork and combo sandwiches were large. The shrimp and grits while very tasty had a bit too much sauce for me. The server was fantastic.

    Mary M.

    Holy Chicago Q!!! This is the best BBQ I have ever had and I have had A LOT of bbq. We dined here for restaurant week, and they feed us WELL. The portions were enormous for a $45 tasting menu. The house made chips and pickles are unreal. I need a continuous supply of those in my home. The prime rib was tender and perfectly cooked/seasoned. I have never had a better prepared piece of meat. But the star? The carrot cake. I had this dessert on my list for over a year, and somehow it still blew all expectation out of the water. I want that cake at every celebration of mine moving forward. Wedding, birthday, anniversary, you name it. I need that carrot cake. Staff was awesome and attentive. Very few people dining at 8pm on a Tuesday but it felt nice and intimate as opposed to barren. Def will return

    Brisket. Burnt ends and the best hush puppies I have ever had.
    Jeff M.

    We have been enjoying several restaurants in Chicago for restaurant week. We have a winner. Best value and incredible food and service goes to Chicago Q. We discovered this place when walking past one day and saw a sign out front saying $5 old fashions for happy hour. Well we had to try one or 2. Ordered our drinks and along with them came a bowl of homemade chips and a small bowl of sweet pickle spears. Made my day. The server was engaging and the place in general was just nice and inviting. Went back for restaurant week and boy was it amazing. The amount of food we received for $45 was insane. And it was really good. We are define going back. May have found our favorite restaurant.

    Cobb Salad and Cornbread
    Emily T.

    I went here for a friend's birthday on a Monday night before Christmas. It was pretty dead, but nicely decorated inside. I got the Cobb salad with chicken and tried the cornbread. Both were very good. I definitely think this is a good option in the Gold Coast Neighbourhood. However, the service was so bad that I have to knock it down a star. There was literally no one there and it still took over two hours. I'd still go back to try other items though.

    Zombie , chips and Pickles
    Ben S.

    Cannot fault anything, great service great food, nice atmosphere... I guess it'd be cool if they had some beers on tap but I'm not marking them down for that. Can't wait to come back. Try the pickles.. best I've ever eaten.

    Rib Combo, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Hot link, Pitmaster Mac 'N' Cheese added burnt ends, and The Pit sandwich
    Stella K.

    Cute bbq spot in Gold Coast. We tried a little of everything and loved it all. Highlights for me were the hot link which had a surprising kick to it and the Mac n cheese. The service was great.

    They also offered like 3 kinds of BBQ sauces to go along with cheeseburger
    Grant A.

    Came in for dinner on a Friday night. Was asked if I wanted seating in bar area or restaurant area. The bar area along is spacious and restaurant part is even more expensive. They bring you potato chips and pickles. Appreciate pickles at a BBQ place. Went with cheeseburger it has brisket on it and boy is it beefy. They asked me to choose a side. Chose mashed potatoes they were tasty and savory.

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    Delicious food, good prices for what you get and top notch service. I highly recommend. I don't know why I didn't visit earlier.

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    Is it a good place to watch a game at the bar?

    Yes in the bar we have a couple tvs

    Do you need a reservation?

    Depends when you go. We were there early on a Sunday and they had plenty of seating.

    What are their brunch hours?

    Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm

    Have you opened up for indoor dining again?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant gluten free friendly?

    They put a piece of bread hidden under the pulled chicken. It's not listed as such on the menu, and the bread is hidden so that you will definitely eat some before you realize.

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