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    4.0 (147 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Angelique H.

    Randomly came upon this place after having cravings for some good BBQ. This little gem is definitely worth trying! It's parking lot accessible for a few parking spots available in front of the restaurant. It's little seating outside and in the foyer after placing your order. The ambiance is simple but nice, & most importantly clean! Prices are also very reasonable and get a good portion for the price you pay. Unto the food! Everything is served fresh, & hot. Food is prepped per order which is definitely a plus. I tried the medium rib tips which came with a side & coleslaw, at the time they didn't have coleslaw so you can replace it with another item. I'm not a big fan of everyone's macaroni but this here was bomb!! &, the baked beans were bomb as well. Now these rib tips are definitely the staple! Juicy, flavorful, tender & fye! The bbq sauce is not too overpowering but gives that extra kick. Customer service was friendly, & straight to the point which I personally like. I waited no more than 5 minutes & was out the door. Overall I will definitely return & try other items on the menu.

    Fredrick B.

    A very dear friend of mine recently tried this establishment, and although I've known for years that he doesn't eat pork, I decided to try this "BBQ Shack" because he gave the chicken a 9, and the food overall an 8.5, on a scale of 10. My friend THANK YOU and I concur with your assessment, though I'd rate Nine One One BBQ Shack a 9 out of 10 due to the EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. The chicken was off the charts good; tender and moist, even the white meat! I really like the Mac and cheese also. Sauce yes, but the fries not so much -- seemed like fake potatoes. The corn is sweet and tender, but still has a crunch. The beans Beans were well seasoned. The Coleslaw seemed prepared in-house--very well seasoned, and they were quite delicious. The rib tips are a bit salty, tender and not overly fatty. The ribs were surprisingly delectable. Like most take out establishments, the food needs to be warmed to be at its best. Outstanding chef!

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    Marc D.

    I drove a Long distance, because they're spaghetti is so tasty, only to find out that it is only served on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Very disappointed

    Gerald J.

    Food was fallen off of the bone the barbecue sauces the best this is hands-down the best barbecue place in the city of Chicago! I advise everyone to stop by they close when they sell out of the food so you should go early!

    It's a take out joint, no tables inside
    Miguel M.

    First thing is I respect that their name honors first responders, I thought the name had something to do with the sauce being spicy lol I just want to say this food is quality. I've never had tips so tender before, this isn't just good quality food but the way is cooked is a huge factor! The food itself is 10/10, one thing that cushy me off guard was how good the spaghetti was. Amazing!! My only critique is to have option in sauces, their sauce was good but I've had better. Some other places have mild, mix, hot, etc. they only add a little bit of sauce and that sometimes can make the tips dry but I asked for extra sauce and they gave me a cup. The price for the large is $17 and one super hungry person can finish that or it can feed 2 people. Their sides are really good and the food overall is amazing! I will definitely come back and try more items. Amazing food! Amazing service! Reasonable prices!

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    Leonard Yelp M.

    We were in the community and stop at Nine One One BBQ Shack. The place is right on the corner. The space is very clean and the staff is friendly. The food will keep you coming back. We have heard about the coming back for more. Yes more of the Mac and cheese that is like what your mother made. The collard green has favor. They use smoke turkey in the recipe. Ready to eat In to you mouth Bones will not hold on to the tender smoked meat Take you time In the next piece of meat Pause and eat some fries Sauce just top off the favor RIB TIPS is one meat selection. They have St. Louis, large slat, and small end too.. The chicken is on the was home for snack and dinner. Yesssssssss praise the Lord for this place.... We spoke with Mr. Brother Trotter ....... Just outside after he got our orders to go! He did wash up before coming outside to greet up alone with other coming into the place... They smoke the meat for at least 4-5 hours..... Make sure you call and place your order. They ran of candy sweet potatoes. Shalom

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    Great BBQ!!! Try to get there before they sell out. Love the Mac and cheese. The service is great.

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    Great food. They were closed for a while but back open. They sell out very often but then everything is fresh

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    3 years ago

    Disappointed, drive all the way there 2pm, they out of tips. U just opened at 1030. No phone orders.

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    3 years ago

    Food is always yummy! And don't forget some thing sweet! Its worth it great music to vibe to while uou wait

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    Been loving this place since my first bite. Great ribs, great BBQ, and really good cobbler.

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    The food here is really good! The owner is awesome! You will not regret visiting this establishment!

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    4 years ago

    Best brisket I've had in Chicago. Customers are coming from all ver to taste it. Tips are delicious as well

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    I love.... The food here and he doesn't really have a close time... he closes, " when the food runs out ! " And I'm always late!

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    Is this black owned? Not to be discriminator! Just would like to know as I am trying to track all black owned businesses and put something together for Juneteenth and well, to just patronage more black owned spots! :) addressing the question below

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    Smoque BBQ

    Smoque BBQ

    4.3
    (4.9k reviews)
    17.9 mi
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    I've recently started lifting heavy, and on a Friday night was looking for a high protein…read moreindulgence. La Brasa Roja is a go-to, but my friend wasn't in the mood to share and an entire chicken just for me was not happening. In a search for chicken dishes in the area, I came across Smoque and came to Yelp to get a sense of it. Only to discover my own review, from 14 years ago. I did not remember this place and certainly did not remember coming here, at all. But I figured my 4 star review from the Obama years must certainly be 5 stars for 2026, since restaurants are so inconsistent lately. I was right. The half chicken was smoked *perfectly.* It was fatty and crispy, but it was not doused in oil the way so many restaurants do these days. And even if you remove the skin from your chicken, the flesh itself was tender but firm and flavorful - even the breast. Plus, if you have leftovers, it reheats very well and kept its crispiness and moisture. This time they did have St Louis ribs, of which we bought a sampler. I'm not a pork person these days (I don't digest it well) but I had a bit and it was great. Too bad I forgot about this place relatively close to me. I would have purchased a lot of smoked chicken here over the years. But I look forward to making their chicken a staple of mine. The prices are super competitive, too, especially for the quality.

    We flew into Chicago and looked for a good place to stop and grab a bite and we're craving BBQ…read more We saw Smoque was rated very high but also had a lot of reviews so we stopped in and are we glad we did! Mrs.GiGi at the front took our order and Juanita let us know we'd be waiting for a table as we waited for the food - it went pretty quick even though being busy with every table filled and people waiting. It's a smaller restaurant but the staff and team were so welcoming and took such great care of us (the whole team was amazing - some of the best service we've ever received and we stopped in on December 27th later at night)! This is a must try if you haven't - we will defiantly be back!!!

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    Offset BBQ

    Offset BBQ

    4.7
    (302 reviews)
    15.3 mi
    $$

    I've been craving some MEAT for a while, and after reading Sam C.'s review, I was sold - I grabbed…read moremy keys and made my way over! When I find myself thinking of a return trip while still there, you know for sure Offset BBQ delivers! I ordered the All Beef Platter, and got the Brisket Chili (upgrade) as my side. The sausage was fantastic! It had a snap which made all the Chicago Hot Dogs within a 20 mile radius jealous. Inside was a maximally savory, salty but not over-salted filling. The kind of meat that needs no sauce. Then comes the brisket! A lovely piece of meat that was so tender, looking at it and licking my lips caused the meat to start falling apart. I also loved that it was a good balance of meaty and fatty bits. However, there is a small 'but' here. For my taste, the brisket needed a very light sprinkle of salt. No matter, with the help of the sauces the brisket leveled up enough to take on any boss battle thrown at it. Speaking of sauces: The KC Style and Hawaiian were both good. Both were sweet, and had some tang, though, it seemed the KC had a slight edge in the bold department between the two. A sauce I loved though was the Chicago White, a fantastic Horseradish and Mustard sauce that was unique, interesting, savory, fresh, and a little spicy. The kind of sauce I want to buy a container of and take home! For my side, I upgraded to the bowl of brisket chili. I loved this so much, I may just order this as a main on a return visit. The chili did not at all skimp on the meat, which was tender and flavorful. The use of beans, corn, and veggies were there to help accent everything else, and were themselves cooked perfectly. Kudos also for the inclusion of a couple pickled jalapeno slices. My heat tolerance may be too high to feel a burn, but the crispness of acid did wonders! The included coleslaw was one thing I did not love. I appreciated that they were not heavy handed on the mayo, and the dressing overall was light in quantity and consistency. However, the cabbage was sliced as if by a sleep deprived stagiaire who has yet to master knife skills. The slicing was terribly inconsistent, with some pieces being way too large. For dessert, I ordered the Blueberry Handpie. This was so much better than expected! The crust was flaky and wonderful, and the filling had plentiful sweet blueberries. This dish also excelled in its execution. The cast iron pan kept the pie warm, and the ice cream was such that didn't melt right away. I also loved that the blueberries weren't screaming hot and exploding with lava. When it comes to the service, the bar-server was fantastic. She was kind, friendly, and attentive. Food came out pretty fast, too, considering how fresh everything was. Finally, while I did not make laps around the entire establishment, the vibe has just the right intersection between BBQ and Rock & Roll, with the music playing at the perfect volume to be appreciated while being not at all intrusive. Final verdict: There are many who sing the praises of Smoque BBQ, which is a great spot. However, between the two, I prefer Offset. Other than a sloppy-chopped Coleslaw, the experience was fantastic not only in the food, but in the execution and the thought put into the experience.

    Alright, I don't usually do this. I'm not a Yelp or Google Review warrior, I'm not out here typing…read moreessays about every decent meal... but gotdamn, this place earned it. I've been meaning to get here for years, and we finally rolled in for lunch - and let me tell you, the hype in my head still wasn't enough. For context, I'm not just some random dude who likes ribs. I run a small side street BBQ pop-up on the South Side and I'm borderline obsessive about properly smoked meat - especially the kind that's gently smoked, where you taste the craft and not just a blast of soot and sauce. That balance is HARD. Most places (even the quote unquote "institutions" we all know) lean heavy on sauce to cover up over-smoked, tired meat. This spot? Absolutely not that. Offset BBQ in Humboldt Park is operating on a whole different level. This is thoughtful, patient, technique-driven barbecue - the kind pitmasters respect and regular people fall in love with without even knowing why it's better. I had the chance to meet Carlo Carani and Doug Pompa, and that alone made the visit special. Doug is the real-deal pitmaster - not flashy, not ego-driven, just a humble craftsman who clearly lives and breathes smoke. Both of them were welcoming, down-to-earth, and generous with their time. Doug even walked me through their smokers and process, which, as someone still climbing the BBQ learning curve, was like getting a backstage pass to a masterclass. No gatekeeping, no attitude - just passion and pride in doing things the right way. And the food backs it all up. The brisket? Tender, beautifully rendered, rich without being heavy. Pulled pork? Juicy, seasoned exactly right, smoke present but never overpowering. The pickled sides? Absolute game-changer - that bright acidity cutting through the richness like a perfect reset button between bites. They're not just doing traditional barbecue either - there's creativity on the menu that actually makes sense, not gimmicks. Add in a serious whiskey and bourbon lineup plus beer that pairs the way it should, and you're looking at a full experience, not just a tray of meat. This isn't just another BBQ joint. This is a Chicago barbecue institution in the making - if it isn't already. Do yourself a favor: run, don't walk. Whether you're a die-hard smoke nerd or just someone who loves good food, this place is the real deal. Maria's service is outstanding and you'd be remissed not to include her hospitality as a bright star to this BBQ institution's success. God bless this joint!

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    Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

    Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

    4.8
    (28 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    I love going to Hawaiian spots, but they're usually hard to come around; therefore, I gave Aloha…read moreHawaiian BBQ a chance and absolutely loved the food. We got the pork katsu, shrimp, and fried chicken plates. The katsu was very crispy and paired well with a nice tangy sauce. The shrimp was banging and paired so well with the lemon and rice. And lastly, the fried chicken (chicken karaage) was so crispy and juicy but had such good flavor to it. The rice and mac paired so well with the proteins too. The service was nice; they have a kiosk where you order all your food and then a robot brings your food to the table. The ambiance had a nice Hawaiian decor to it and was full of color. Additionally, there's a decent amount of seating if you want to eat there. I'd definitely come back again and give this place a try.

    I am extremely happy to find another Hawaiian restaurant near me and it's not a wannabe like H*B*…read more We came on a weekend during dinner and there was a mild rush in and out of pick up orders and people dining in. We grabbed a menu as we had some time to review their offerings before the last person in our group arrived. When it was time to order, we went for variety and got Kaleb, garlic chicken / lemongrass pork and the Hawaiian breakfast. We ordered enough to receive 2 spam musubis. Everyone was happy with their food and compared it to another well known Hawaiian place in the city - but here with better prices! We had plenty leftover for our party of 3 and pretty much could fill up 1 container! We will definitely be back and look forward to trying other items!

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    Blackwood BBQ

    Blackwood BBQ

    4.1
    (406 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    My meal here was surprisingly tasty for a chain BBQ place…read more The lunch special was great. $12.99 for a pulled pork sandwich, side, and drink. That is essentially unbeatable downtown. The pork was juicy and the KC style bbq sauce was good (other options were Chicago, Memphis, Carolina(?)). The mac and cheese was really tasty, I found myself scraping the bowl for more. It had a really nice crust on top. The service was quick and friendly.

    I've had the full spectrum of BBQ from mind-blowingly incredible to places I send people I don't…read morelike. I am pleased to report that Blackwood BBQ is somewhere between "good" and "very good". It won't knock your socks off, but it is nowhere close to "bad." It's perfect for what it is, that being: a spot for a bite during the lunch hour. On both visits, I ordered the two meat platter, with brisket and sausage. Both were flavorful and savory, with the brisket being balanced in terms of meaty vs fatty (as requested). Now, that said, the prices at Blackwood are on the high side. On the one hand, I know the price of a pound of ground beef is greater than the minimum wage (as of this writing). However, I also can't help but feel the punch to the wallet when two meats and one side, where one of those is brisket, and a soda comes to somewhere between $20-25 (I think it's close to $25, but don't want to misspeak). Half a pound of meat is not a lot, making the wallet punch even worse. Then there comes the service. Most of the folks working here are professional and welcome. There is this one person, though, whose level of gruffness seems a bit high. It wasn't so much a lack of pleasantries for the sake of efficiency as it was annoyance that customers exist? Final verdict: If you're working in the loop, and craving BBQ, Blackwood is a rock-solid spot, but the high prices mean it likely isn't practical for a regular spot. If it's a weekend, there are better options out there.

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    Carson's

    Carson's

    4.1
    (469 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$$

    I had not been to Carson's in over a decade I'm sure because they were located on Ontario & Wells…read more I thought they'd gone out of business and had no idea they'd moved to Illinois Street. I can assure you that my next review won't be ten years from now. I love the new location--it's such a wonderful classic dining experience with an outstanding vibe--family dinner or date night, and the service remains outstanding. The food is exactly as I recall. You hardly expect a "rib joint" to have good seafood but the Shrimp DeJonghe is an outstanding appetizer - white wine, garlic, butter, chives, whipped bread crumbs. The Half Roasted Greek Chicken and Prime Rib are to die for delicious--we shared those entrees and still had leftovers. The Prime Rib will literally melt in your mouth!

    I have been dining at Carson's restaurant for over 30 years, but after my experience last night, I…read morewill be looking for a new barbecue spot. Up until four years ago, I used to visit at least five or six times every single year. Last night was my first time back since then, and I was deeply disappointed by how much the standards have slipped. The entire evening felt incredibly rushed. The person taking our order seemed to be in a massive hurry, acting short and dismissive with us. To make matters worse, an automatic gratuity was added to the bill. While I understand this is becoming a common industry practice, a gratuity should ultimately be an option based on service. The server did mention at the end that we could have it removed if we wanted to, but customers shouldn't be forced into that awkward position in the first place. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has also gone downhill. I always used to order the ribs and frequently took extra food home because it was so good. Last night, the food left a lot to be desired. The barbecue simply isn't what it once was. When my uncle graduated in the 90s we went to your previous downtown location.He loved the restaurant as well; the food, the exceptional service, and the warm atmosphere. I went there year after year. While I respect that they have managed to stay in business for 30 years, there were just too many issues with both the service and the food for me to return.

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