Tried Firewater BBQ and overall it was a great experience. The atmosphere is lively and the staff…read moreare super friendly and welcoming. Portions are huge--the pulled pork cheese fries alone could feed 5 people. The ribs were delicious and a standout. Brisket was a bit on the dry side but still tender, and the burnt ends were good (just avoid the fattier pieces). Jalapeño cheddar brat was one of my top favorites. Absolutely worth getting! My son also got the jumbo wings. He said they were OK weren't his top favorite. Sides really impressed--cornbread, coleslaw, and baked beans were all flavorful and worth it. Mac and cheese was creamy but a little bland. The employee that was taking our order was very helpful. He explained all of their different barbecue sauces that they have and went through detail explaining which one would be best with what type of meat so that was really nice and then he was super awesome and gave us all to try since we had such a wide variety of meats. Great spot for BBQ, especially if you're going with a group!

I pass Firewater everyday going to and from work. I appreciate a good smoked brisket. So we ordered…read moretwo three meat meals each with an extra side and an order of sweet potato fries. One was lean brisket, burnt ends and pulled pork with the brisket beans and onion rings. The other was lean brisket, pulled pork and rib tips with Mac and cheese and bacon potato salad. We were both disappointed with the brisket, it was very thinly sliced and had a heavy smoke flavor. We did like the burnt ends, rib tips and the pulled pork. We did not care for any of the sides. They weren't anything special. The kicker was our order of sweet potato fries, that cost $3.95. What we received was ridiculous. When I picked up our order, was just asked the name and that was it. No greeting or thank you. It was early when I picked up the order so it wasn't that crowded. So I don't know how the ambiance would be.

The ambience is casual with tables and a small bar area…read more I ordered the rib tips with a side of collard greens and mashed potatoes. The meal comes with corn muffin. The rib tips were juicy, tender, and very delicious! Highly recommend. The mashed potatoes were good, they could have been a little bit more creamy. The collard greens, I personally didn't like it. The Corn muffin was moist, tasty and delicious! Best corn muffins I have had. I wanted some to order muffins to go! That's how good they were. The waitress was very nice and attentive.

Celebrated a birthday here with a larger group. We dined in for dinner and from start to finish it…read morewas great. This casual BBQ spot has been around for ages. They offer larger platters making it easier for everyone to share. They also have individual entrees as well. I'm not the biggest BBQ fan so I ended up ordering the hickory chicken sandwich. It was pretty good! I liked that they have multiple side options and went with broccoli. My order specifically was brought over maybe 15 mins after everyone else got their food. Our server did explain that the kitchen missed my item hence why it took longer. I appreciated the transparency, no problem. Everyone else enjoyed their shared BBQ platter + an order of their brisket. The platter they ordered says it serves 4-5 people and between 5 of them this was the perfect amount. They also had some left overs too.

Can't believe I have never been here before! And I drive past it all the time. Shame on me! Hahah…read more Walked in and was greeted right away and had patiently waited to take our order. Your clothes will definitely smell like bbq after leaving, just FYI. Good thing I left my jacket in the car. Got the 2 meats, 2 sides. Ordered the brisket burnt ends and brisket, with fries and the mac bites. For the sauces we chose the butlers tribute & firebox. I absolutely loved the burnt ends. It had the perfect amount of fatness and meat. The brisket was also good, a little dry but it was good with the sauce. Now that I have finally made it in, I will definitely be coming back again when I crave for some bbq!

This place has the tastiest and tender brisket......I rarely use any BBQ sauce, as the brisket is…read moreso tasty and juicy without it. Wish they had a place closer to where I live.

You know, - I saw their barbecue sauce in the stores for years - even out in Southern California,…read morewhere I lived for 32 years. I had no idea that they actually ran a restaurant. Seriously! So, imagine my surprise when I found out they had a restaurant on Irving Park Road in Wooddale - and I would occasionally pass it going to and from work! Well, it was time to try it for lunch today. There wasn't a big line of people, but boy did the food smell like barbecue when I walked in! I quickly ordered the two meat combo with chopped brisket and pulled pork. I got the green chili, Mac and cheese as a side, as well as the classic coleslaw. All right - the ambience was just perfect for a small barbecue place. The food came quickly, but I noted it wasn't quite right. I had asked for chopped brisket not sliced brisket. Not a crime against humanity, true, but still I didn't complain and I decided to go ahead and eat it anyway. So how was it? Well, I slathered on sweet rays barbecue sauce, and ate like crazy. The meat was pretty darn good! The green chili mac & cheese was delicious- can't say that the coleslaw was to my taste, but there was nothing wrong with it. The cornbread was fantastic. The only reason for the demerit? Was that I ordered chopped brisket and got sliced. Will I come here again? Yes, yes I think I shall! And I think you should try it too if you like barbecue.

My husband and I were in the area and decided to stop in for some BBQ…read more My husband ordered the Large Nachos with Smoked Pork. He did not like how they put them on a checkered paper, it tore and was heard to eat. The pork was also too dry.'he said they were ok but he won't order them again. He says he will order a burger next time! I ordered the 1/2 Alabama Chicken with cornbread and two sides. I chose green beans and coleslaw. I love that they have healthy side options. The chicken was really delicious and flavorful. Probably the best 1/2 chicken I have had in a very long time! It was juicy and the perfect temperature. My favorite thing was the corn bread muffin! It was moist and delicious not dry at all! I would definitely order this meal again! The restaurant was very clean and they played classic rock music in the background (the drive radio station). The restaurant is small but the perfect temperature... it was in the 50's outside and inside it was about 70 degrees in here. If you're in the area I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. We will definitely be back to give other menu items a try!

Still thinking about my friend group's late lunch at Golden Boy Barbecue! I went with a group of 6…read moreon a Saturday to enjoy the beautiful Chicago weather. Their inside feels like a greenhouse with tons of glass walls around but they also have a large patio (some shaded, some not spots). On Saturdays, they do 1/2 price frozen drinks, $1 wings, and $17 buckets of booze. I tried the Frozen Espresso Martini which was the perfect patio sipper! My friends got the Redtide which was a bit tart for me but they loved it. For food, we got some shareables for the table: Elote, Mac & Cheese, Ancho Carrots, and Cornbread. All the sides were amazing but the standouts were the elote and carrots. For meals, everyone got a mixture of Sandwiches and Golden Boy Plates. The Pig & Bull Sandwich was tender, packed with flavor, and loved the sweet slaw paired with it. Even on the plates, the meat was all juicy and tender. I absolutely loved the vibe of this spot and cannot wait for more warm weather to come back! Be sure to check out their weekly specials for extra deals!

A group of us went to try Golden Boy for their BBQ and trivia. Our waitress was kind, and assisted…read moreus throughout the night during trivia. The food overall was delicious, however, there were a few drawbacks. The pulled chicken did have a bone in it, and the cornbread on the platter was laughably small. I wouldn't bother putting it on the menu personally. Everyone seemed to enjoy their drink selection, all in all, a good visit.

Forty five minutes late on our $45 pick-up order, cold, stale fries, and inedible chicken. Waste of…read moretime, gas, and money.

Chicken Manor has moved inside of JD Muggs. .....For those who are not a fan of watering holes that…read moresmell of smoke and are filled with video poker, I get it is a pain but BELIEVE ME, it is worth it! I have stopped in a few times for take out but somehow forgot to check in or write a review. So here goes. For those who have never eaten Broasted Chicken, here's the best explanation I can give. It is a less greasy form of fried chicken. As I understand it, you cannot prepare it at home, because preparation requires a pressure cooker. The dinners come with a roll, coleslaw and fries or broasted potatoes. The prices run between $9-$14.

I had Kara's Kitchen cater my event. She was pleasant to work with. She was on time with the food…read moreand everyone enjoyed the food. I got so many compliments on how Amazing the food tasted. I will be using this caterer for many more events. Thank Kara! Your kitchen is Amazing.

From the owner: I make Puerto Rican ,soul and bbq food. Everything is made from scratch. I really enjoy cooking and…read moremaking sure the food tastes amazing. Contact me today to consult your next event 630-600-7345.

Did takeout from Elio Pizza on Fire for my Galentine's and it was such a win…read more We ordered the Marinara, Margherita, and the Rockefeller. The Marinara was bold and tomato-forward with great seasoning, the Margherita was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Rockefeller completely surprised me creamy, savory, and very much giving spinach-dip on pizza in the best way. For takeout, everything held up beautifully. The crust was still crispy and airy, and the quality really came through. Such an easy crowd-pleaser and a great option for hosting. Would absolutely order again.

Excellent food, great service. Over all great night. The place has a circus atmosphere.read more

I had signed up from a family member on restaurant.com and that's the only reason I knew about this…read morerestaurant. It's not too far from me so I was up to trying it out. I went to place the order and I asked them about the certificate on restaurant.com but they said that they don't honor that so I ended up having to pay full price which was fine cause I wanted to try the place out. Service was nice. They were friendly helpful on the menu items. Food was good. I had gotten the pork belly which was really good. Tasty crispy and it came with rice, which was good And also salad and a dessert which were not bad. The place is small only has two tables so if you're planning on going just know that. We ended up taking Carry out and eating at home which was fine.

Best Filipino Food in Villa Park / Elmhurst area! Their Pancit tastes amazing. Especially the…read moreSisig! It tastes like the OG Sisig you can eat back home! If you're looking for an authentic Filipino Cuisine experience, you should give them a try. They offer lots of Silogs. It's a small place so be prepared to have your food to-go. They're more like a grab & go type restaurant.

This place has Great food and cool atmosphere. Love the burnt ends. Never disappointedread more

This is a great place. Nice cocktails, good food selection. Lots of TVs of you're wanting to…read morewatch games. It's a fun place.