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    Lillie's Q

    3.5 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The chicken sandwich and brisket fries
    Karyn K.

    In town from Atlanta for my cousins wedding, my sister and I decided to venture outside of the mainstream downtown and try something a lil different. And Boy oh Boy This place is a jewel!!! It has all the aesthetics of a an upscale pub with the ambiance of an adult gaming lounge/hangout spot! The concept is self serve! Which was a little confusing it was a new concept for me. But after asking all dem questions, I had an understanding of it. When we walked into the place, we were greeted by two energetic beer enthusiasts that shared information about the process of purchasing the beer. There is a kiosk up the ramp and to the left behind a 1/2 wall where you will place your own order. They will give you a confirmation number and you are free to play games and sample one of a kind beers! You have to purchase a beverage card ( they hold $40 on your personal card) while you sample away. Beer is sold by the oz. Also you will see a sign on the wall pointing to water it is on the opposite side of the wall behind the beer taps. The kitchen closes at 8, so get here in time to get up on this brisket!!! We shared the brisket fries ( THIS WAS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF MAKING THIS TRIP FOR DINNER TODAY) and they did not disappoint!!! Yum, yum, yum, I brisket! It was so tender and seasoned well! We also shared a chicken sandwich. It was exceptional as well. Wish we had one of these in the ATL, as it would make for a wonderful adult game night spot! Thanks for a wonderful experience. You will see me again.

    Brisket fries
    Iris P.

    Loaded Brisket Crinkle Fries We made a stop here last night before the Suns vs Bulls game and it was honestly D to the E to the L I C I O U S!!! We honestly can say that we will be coming back for future games! Really really really good meat and entrees to choose from! I can't believe we've always just passed this but not anymore! And the service made this so fast and they were really nice!

    Birthday boy celebration at tha bar !!!!
    Miguel O.

    Food was great !!!!! Service was great thanks to Franky !!! Ambiance always great !!!!!

    Smoked chicken wings
    Nolan F.

    I like that the staff is very nice and it's on a non busy street in wicker park but... Ribs AND brisket were so dry I couldn't believe it. They have a variety of sauces to choose from and maybe they're good but I firmly believe meat quality first before sauces. Some chicken wings were dry, some were okay, needs more seasoning. The marshmallow (I think) topping on the banana pudding was insanely sugary, even for me. Banana Pudding's consistency was liquidy and just lacking in flavor. I'd use Magnolia Bakery as a point of reference *hint hint. Follow Instagram - @extranoodles And https://www.yelp.com/collection/8mCXaaKQAQ7hn-PPUG9iXQ?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare

    Close-up: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
    Eva S.

    Lillie's Q is in my neighborhood and we decided to go on a relaxed Friday night. Lillie's Q had been on my mind because I had just returned from vacation in South Carolina. On the flight to Charleston, we were served bbq potato chips made by Lillie's Q. When I checked the label on the back of those mini chip bags it said "Chicago, IL" so I knew on that plane: I wanted to check out that restaurant on North Ave. Fast forward a week later and I'm back in Chicago. When the end of the week rolled around, I found myself in the restaurant, feeling like a self-fulfilled prophecy. Between two people, we shared a few items; fried pickles, a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, a Pulled Pork Sandwich with slaw, and a quarter pound of brisket which came with pickles & onions. He got a whiskey neat and I got an itty bitty 8 oz Hefeweizen. The staff calls fried orders earlier than anything barbecued, so there's time to fry before slicing the brisket. There's a huuuge selection of sauces to choose from. In the back by the end of the bar, there were vinegars, sweet sauces, spicy sauces, you name it. I brought 5 bottles of sauces to our table (and that wasn't even the whole selection). People who know me can picture a scene at Nando's Peri Peri with the spectrum of sauces, bottles lined in a row at the table from spicy to mild. The sauce Lillie's Q is a similar situation. I want to be able to choose from the library of flavors. The vinegary sauces were good on the fried pickles (like the ENC barbecue sauce) and the thicker more classic bbq sauces (like "Hot Smoky" and just "Smoky") were good on the meats. The pulled pork was a little on the dry side for me. And the Nashville Hot Chicken was decent, but not what I'd come back for. Next time, I'd only get the brisket and the brisket is how their barbecue shines. We peacefully shared 1/4 lb of brisket, which means we really only got 1/8 of a pound and barely two bites. But it was so tender we both knew it was our favorite. It was pretty quiet on a winter Friday night, no wait, a few customers at the bar, and a few couples at tables. It's first come first serve, order at the counter, number on the table. Fast casual. I see they have a happy hour from 4-6:30pm on weekdays and if I ever get to chance to stop-in for HH, or any other meal here, I would order at least a pound of brisket all to myself.

    Shack Chicken Sandwich Nashville hot
    Michael B.

    Inside a beer hall on Ashland. Cool setting with nice outdoor seating area. Had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Hard Seltzer in the dining room and brought home some ribs and a sausage. Everything was great and the pickle slaw on the Hot Chicken Sandwich was different and really nice. Service was quick and ordering was easy.

    Smoked Chicken Wings Shack Chicken Sandwich Baby Back Ribs Classic Mac and Cheese
    Michaela K.

    Do yourself a favor and get the smoke wings in Nashville hot flavor. You will. It regrets it. Best smoked wings in the city. As good if not better than Nashville.

    Mac N Cheetos
    Crystal N.

    This review is solely based off of the Mac N' Cheetos because hot damn that was absolutely amazing. We ordered two portions and loved what the hot cheetos brought to the mac and cheese. Looking forward to trying more of their other stuff!

    Brisket fries
    Sweetesttaboo S.

    Found this place after leaving Altitude Trampoline Park. The space is spacious, very nice and clean. After all the bouncing around we were a bit discombobulated so figuring out the flow was a bit off but the host Davis was so helpful and PATIENT! He helped explain the beer wall, the beer card and how to order! The food hit the spot and was delicious. Brisket fries - lots of toppings but not soggy. perfect kick of spice without being overpowering. Mac n cheese - saucy but it had a great smoky flavor. Baked beans - a bit runny but lots of flavor Brisket - very tender and had a great rub Tri tip - juicy, good flavor and a great portion for sharing hot link - so good! Juicy and great flavor Pimento sausage - ahmazing! Loved it! The guys loved the beer, they had a summer blend. Cant wait to come back!

    Beer available for delivery! So good!
    Alexandra A.

    This place has been on my to-try list for a while, so I was pretty excited when I saw they were doing delivery! I've heard about their various bbq sauces before, and I'd been craving chicken tenders for a while, so when I saw them on their menu, I knew it was time! I ordered the chicken tenders with the tender sauce, a side of their gold sauce, and a 4-pack of local beer. It was all really fantastic! The chicken tasted very fresh, and the breading was super crispy and it was good amount of chicken given. I wasn't crazy about the tender sauce but I LOVED their gold sauce! I literally went to my grocery store and bought a bottle - it's their Carolina mustard BBQ and it's so tart and smoky and unlike anything else I've had before. I highly recommend it if that sounds good to you. As a note, it costs $1 to get a small amount of a sauce added to your order which is wild considering you can get an entire bottle for $7. So it might be more cost effective to buy the bottle if you think you'll enjoy the sauce as opposed to getting a side of it. I'd also highly recommend the brew I got - Sunday Night Couch Cuddles by Bold Dog Beer Co. It's super drinkable and paired super well with the food. They had lots of interesting options to check out. Personally I enjoyed what I got from here - it's nothing groundbreaking but it's good food and great BBQ sauces.

    PIMIENTO CHEESE HUSH PUPPIES - Cornmeal, Cheddar, Pimiento, Jalapeños, Comeback Sauce
    Christopher V.

    Lillie's Q, huh? For years I've been saying Lillie Q's and not a single friend corrected me. LOL. .. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. The Smoked Wings, Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies and Banana Pudding stood out. The ribs were a little dry, but had a nice rub. I can definitely see the potential in Lillie Q's being a top 5 BBQ pit in Chicago. As with many BBQ joints, they'll have to work on consistency. I appreciated the pulled pork not being overwhelmed with spices. BBQ purist want diners to taste the meat, instead of the pork simply being a vehicle to carry the dry rub. Lillie's Q nailed highlighting the natural pork flavor. We all have a list of foods we hated as kids, but later grew to like as adults. Some things like beets will forever be despised be me. Pimento cheese on the other hand has grown on me. If you've always been a fan, check these puppies out. Great flavor, texture and the Comeback sauce ties it all together. Now for the banana pudding. .. I've only had once, but I think this is the best version not made at home. It's light, not too sweet and kinda reminds me of a whipped mousse. Much much better than the version at Magnolia Bakery so many people seem to like. If Lillie's can iron out the consistency issue with the meats I'll be willing to give a firmer recommendation. Right now they're 3.5, but I rounded up for great service.

    Raul T.

    It is a very beautiful place and the service is what makes others fun and if they have the chance to visit I recommend it to them, it is a beautiful and fun experience to others. A

    Brisket and Baked Beans
    Abbie M.

    Order the brisket now and thank me later, so good! The atmosphere is rustic and cute but casual. The staff was very friend and helpful. Not sure if it was the owner but was asked how everything was several times. You can tell they really want you to love your experience. I ordered the brisket with baked beans. The beans were a little spicy but I'm a baby when it comes to spices. This brisket was so tender and flavorful! The 1/2 lb was definitely filling. They had a great selection of bbq sauces, that were excellent. We also had the fried pickles for an appetizer and they were brought out hot! Everything was delicious, service was quick we had our food less than 10 minutes of arriving. We will be coming back!

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    Nashville hot chicken is my favorite in town. Also, a super cool location at the brew yards.

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    This was probably the best ribs in my eyes. But recently they changed to counter service, okay no big

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    4.3(210 reviews)
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    The restaurant is small and quaint with about 8-9 tables, I would highly suggest reservations. We…read morewere greeted and sat promptly, infused water was bought to the table and within 3-4 minutes the server arrived. While we waited music was being played so its hard to have a conversation. Music is pretty loud in this small space. We decided on the 3 entrees for 69.00 with a glass of wine. We chose the pepper steak, smothered chicken, orange chicken, catfish and spaghetti, and the bbq catfish. Overall the food was ok., The bbq fish was a little to fishy and the smothered chicken was heavily salted. The star of our 6 dishes was the fried piece of catfish. The food came out quickly but nothing was piping hot. The server was OK as well, he did exactly what we expect of a server nothing more nothing less. I will say next time I would take the drive to the West side location, to me the food choices are better as well as the service.

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    3.9(166 reviews)
    2.2 miLincoln Park
    1 year in business
    Women-owned & operated

    I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

    I was very excited to come to this restaurant. I made a reservation for a earlier time but was…read moreunaware that they offered happy hour. Front of the house staff was very nice and kind and I was seated right away. However once we ordered the wait time was so bad that my cousin had finished her appetizer and we waited an additional 30 minutes for my collard green dip which was very good by the way. Everything was served one at a time with long wait times in between. By the time I received my entree I was full. I took a few bites of the Chicken and Fish and everything else I took home. Literally as soon as happy hour was over everyone around us started receiving their food very fast. The food was ok a little salty (batter from the chicken, fish and tomatoes). In addition your staff Karen was not so kind and very forgetful of what we asked for. I know she seemed overwhelmed for the area that she had. Our sentiments were shared with the manager but that was it. The owner came by to check in but she just breezed by. I'm not sure that told her of our complaint but as fast as she went by asking was everything ok I dont feel like she would have been open to what we had to say. Overall it was ok, A few suggestions...and yes I would return because maybe today was an off day and everyone deserves a chance to get it right, During Happy Hour everyone should get the same level of service, and if a different menu is offered it should be offered to everyone upon arrival. Nothing is perfect and we understand that and gave grace by waiting and being patient. But these are some easy fixes and I look forward to seeing that on my next visit!

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    4.6(438 reviews)
    3.5 miLawndale
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    Went to Soul Food Lounge for a birthday dinner. The space is pretty small and every seat was taken,…read moreso there is really nowhere to wait if you do not have reservations. Definitely book ahead. We all ordered the Grand Tasting, which lets you try three entrees plus a beverage. It was so much food but everything was delicious. I had the short rib, fried chicken, and catfish, each with different sides. The only thing I did not really care for was the dressing. They also had live entertainment, which made the vibe even better. Customer service was just okay, but I would still recommend it. I definitely want to try their other location since I have heard the menu is different.

    Had a galentines brunch with my girls this Valentine's Day and I'm so so happy my friend…read morerecommended we eat at The Soul Food Lounge. Because it was a busy holiday we had a reservation made for 1:30 pm, and of course my friend group was running a little late but they were so friendly and accommodating. There was a 90 minute time limit to eat due to how busy the day was, but they were so kind to start the clock after everyone in our party showed up. Now for the good stuff! The food? Phenomenal! On the menu they have a special called the Grand Tasting where you can get 3 sampler entrees and a free glass of champagne or wine (red or white), all for $69. Everyone in my group decided to get this deal so we could all sample one another's food. I ordered the Tuffle Lobster Mac and Cheese, The Carolina Creamy Shrimp and Grits, and the Sicilian Sriracha Chicken Parmigiana. Everything was fantastic, so incredibly delicious. For the entrees to be samples they were a pretty decent size. The shrimp and grits and the Mac and cheese were absolutely perfect 10/10. I wish there was a location in the suburbs I would go here all the time! Huge thank you to the staff for their great hospitality. I almost forgot to mention that this place has live music, which definitely helps create an enjoyable vibe while you're dining. This place is a must try!!

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    Cleo's Southern Cuisine - The Float & Fly

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    4.1(231 reviews)
    5.9 miGrand Boulevard
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    Let me start off by thanking Cleo's for actually being open due business hours. It's very…read moredisappointing when actually traveling long distance to an establishment and they not being open. I've traveled a time or two to a couple of spots in Chicago to support; only to be welcomed to a closed sign. So, Cleo's THANK YOU for blessing me with your service and love for food. It made my birthday, day trip that much better. Now, where do I start. Well, I called to make sure that they were open. I wanted to place my order via phone, but was instructed to place it via their website. The website was easy to navigate and updated. The time given for pickup was pretty much exact. I may even say that it was ready 5-10 minutes before. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. However, depending on when you go, there's a small lot across the street where you can park. Also, you can dine inside, however, depending on how busy, you may or may not have a spot. I lucked up and was able to dine in. Which made my experience better because I was able to take my food out, examine and get comfortable. All food is made to order. That is a huge plus!!!! Food was packaged right and sealed tight. I tried the Float & Fly which consisted of 3 pcs of catfish fillets and 3 fried chicken wings. I tried the green beans, Mac n cheese and pineapple candied sweet potatoes and pineapple cheesecake for a treat. Oh, let me not forget the Purple Rain drink. The catfish & wings were well seasoned and fried to perfection. If I had to choose between the two, wings for the WIN!!! The greens beans had a bit of a kick to them. So much that I followed up with some Mac and sweet potatoes. Ha! The Mac was cheesy and kinda creamy. Great texture. The sweet potatoes were different with the pineapples. The pineapples gave a little twist, but still delivering your childhood memory of sweet potatoes that grandma used to make. Desserts are limited; cheesecake or brownie. The cheesecake was my least favorite thing. I either want peach cobbler or cheesecake; not them being married. Ha! I was happy and pleased with how clean the inside was and how organized it was as well. I like an open kitchen concept. I'll definitely be returning when in Chicago. My advice is to place your order online. Keith Lee approved and so do I!

    With all the hype about their food, I'm sorry but I was severely disappointed in this place. I…read moreplaced an order for the catfish dinner, Mac and cheese with crab meet, and chicken wings. The order came to over $65 with tip. Impression: Three chicken wings only for $8. The size of the wings was good. Real meaty but came off as baked versus fried. No crunch to them and didn't taste any spices. Also, had to pick off some feather stems. Catfish dinner came with four pieces, cornbread muffin and green beans as sides. The muffin was soft and moist. However, layering a bunch of butter on top and calling is 24K muffin is a great marketing ploy. Reminded me of a cupcake. The green beans were ok. The catfish again had no crunch. They were also on the thin side. Could mistake it as tilapia if not for the taste. Mac and cheese with crap meat was star. For $20 you get a good size bowl. Real cheesy and noodle were done right. You also get a generous portion of crab meat onto top. Overall, I might a one and done customer.

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    Wishbone - Chicken Andouille Hash

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    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$

    Absolutely loved brunch here. The food was excellent, it made the 20 minute freezing walk from the…read morehotel worth it. I order the southern fried catfish with cheese grits and home fries, plus a side of Cajun white wine & cream sauce. My date ordered the crab cakes with collard greens and home fries. We also added on a buttermilk pancake to share. Everything was so good! The catfish was perfectly crispy and well seasoned. I also really enjoyed the home fries. Overall 5/5. Can't wait to return the next time I'm in town.

    Absolutely a must visit in Chicago for Cajun flavors!…read more We booked a reservation for a Friday breakfast. I recommend booking a reservation because although it was pretty empty when we got there it was full with a wait by the time we left. We came in & we were promptly seated. There's a counter for takeout orders and both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a wide open space where there's tables and seating along the wall. For drinks we ordered the uncles breakfast and the hurricane. Absolutely recommend the uncles breakfast it was amazing! For food we ordered the spicy shrimp & grits, chicken andouille hash, and southern fried catfish. Everything was absolutely amazing! Great flavor & portion size and came out fast. Only critique would be too much onion in chicken andouille hash. The service was great! From the host seating to our waitress to those bringing us the food everyone was friendly, fast, and efficient. The combo of tasty food, good portion size, and great staff in a time when a lot of restaurants are struggling with one of the 3 makes this place a gem. We'll definitely be back!

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