Just had a great dinner there with some friends. This was my first time at this restaurant and I…read morewent to school at Elmhurst College. I was super excited to eat there since I love BBQ! I'm a sucker for ribs and brisket. I ordered the ribs but wanted to sample taste the brisket. I was able to sample a little taste if that brisket and man, Chef Eric did a great job cooking that! Chef Eric is the best chef! So good!

If you're looking for good bbq at a decent price, Firewater is the way to go! So glad I was…read moreintroduced to this place!! The Smokehouse combos are such a good deal and it lets you try a variety of meats! Our favorites include beef brisket, burnt ends, 3 bone competition ribs, and their jumbo wings. We also love their creamy slaw, brisket beans, and the beer battered onion rings. They also have house bbq sauce options and they are pair so well with the bbq! The service was great, they are very fast and provide great recommendations. The vibes and ambience are great too, the atmosphere and decor is reminiscent of famous daves (but better bbq).

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!

I ordered the ribs with BBQ sauce on the side. The meat was tender, but not the best BBQ I've ever…read morehad and my stomach had a bit of an ache afterwards. Nevertheless, I think it's good for the area. I also recommend their beans for a side and the rib tips which are super fatty and juicy.

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!

The banana pudding and jalapeño peppers were hands down some of the best I've had in a long time…read more True bbq delights. Great brisket and pork belly, I'd skip the corn bread next time - but service was quick kind and easy - prices were worth the quality - absolutely will be back.

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.

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.

The food is excellent. Made to order, super crispy chicken. The staff are always friendly,…read moreaccommodating, and the decor is cool. The buffalo wrap is off the hook. Their blue cheese dip is perfect for my taste buds. I think they've got a sauce for every heat level, from 0 to blazing. There are only a few takeout places I'll go, I absolutely adore dakdak.

We went to Dak Dak for the first time since we went to Villa Park for an event. We were both…read morepleasantly surprised by how delicious their wings were! Ratings: Bone in wings: 4.8/5 perfect crisp and flavor! Sauces: 4/5 we really liked the soy garlic, Dak Dak, and the ranch! Cole slaw: 2/5 it's not as creamy/sweet like traditional Cole slaws it's more of a regular slaw Sweet potato fries: 5/5 perfectly crispy and yummy! House fries: 4/5 good but sweet potato fries were way better! Radish: 2/5 not like Korean pickled radish - lacked normal sweetness Ambiance: the spot is more of a take out spot. There's a few seating but not many! It is great for a quick meal. We will for sure swing by again for wings if we are nearby!