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!!!

Well the brisket and other BBQ was bland and cold .. the BBQ sauce was vingery i tried all the…read moreflavors so I didnt want to use that on top. The cornbread was just decent. Chili was meh fries were great oh over all was a dissatisfied customer but the service was very good. The lady at the front was very nice and accommodating when I mentioned the food was cold she got me warm food. Surprisingly the water was really good. Its more a cafeteria style seating was ok.

GLUTEN FREE SAFE!! WOW. EAT HERE. 100% EAT HERE! We came for dinner. 3 of us shared the "Taste of…read moreDaddy" and it was absolutely amazing! Our server Daniela was sooooo sweet, and so knowledgeable, about the gluten free options, of which there are MANY. She just has the kindest energy. We are gf due to Celiac, so we have to be very careful, and Daniela knew her stuff!! She guided us thru the order process, and answered every question with patience and kindness, which we really appreciated. Some servers can be SO RUDE when you are dealing with true allergies, and she was so wonderful to us! The vibe is amazing. Great Playlist, super comfy booths. A really nice environment for sure! The food was absolutely AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Not one bad comment to make! We are going to comeback, and bring the rest of the family! We are super excited to return! Thank you for the amazing experience Smoke Daddy and wonderful Daniela! We appreciate you!

I felt that Donna might be trying to get me some good Q after the burnt ends debacle in Vegas last…read moreweekend, but she says she wasn't. Anyhoo, I got a rack of baby backs that were a vast improvement. Meaty, tender and moist with a tangy sauce. I only saved the last 4 bones because next day ribs are always a treat. Donna got the 2 meat combo- smoked turkey and brisket with really good beans and ok vinegar based slaw (she prefers mayo based but forgot to ask). The brisket was moist, not too fatty but lacked smokiness. The turkey had the smoke, but was right on the edge of dry. Overall, a solid BBQ joint.

Fall Off The Bone!…read more We've been here multiple times, it is always a great experience! The staff gave good recommendations each time. The smoked meats are fall off the bone, so tender and delicious! It comes with unlimited sides and sauces. The meat is priced by the pound. You pay one price for everything. One thing annoys me is that there's few tables that they don't clean up after few customers left. Other than that, it is great (when it comes to food and service).

We had a nice lunchtime experience here. Right here in Burbank the famous Meat Moot Smoking. The…read morestaff was super friendly, and our waiter Aiden made sure everything ran smoothly. He was over the top attentive, polite, and genuinely welcoming! Great kid! I ordered the Lunch Special along with the 1.10 lbs of Beef Ribs! Man! Tenderness was impeccable! They were smoky with fullness of flavors! Definitely worth every penny. The lunch special was a solid deal. With tax, the total came to $85.44 -- fair for the portion sizes and quality. My family and I enjoyed our lunch. The vibe was relaxed with great tunes. Just a perfect for a midday meal. We will definitely be back, especially for those ribs and the great service!

We had been craving some seriously good BBQ and kept hearing the same thing: You have to try…read moreWilma's. I'm glad we listened! First off, this place is enormous. It's the perfect spot for a large group, a fantasy football draft, game day, or any sports-watching event. The television screens are massive--there's virtually no chance of missing a play. Our server was fantastic. Friendly, relaxed, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. I also loved that she had a little robot assistant helping deliver food. It struck the perfect balance between technology and hospitality without losing the human touch. She guided us through both the menu and bar selections, and from there everything just kept getting better. The first thing we tried was the Soul Roll, and wow. Imagine all your favorite comfort foods wrapped inside an egg roll and fried to perfection. Brisket, mac and cheese, greens, and yams--all bundled together and served with a sweet yam syrup dipping sauce. It sounds outrageous because it is... in the best possible way. The ribs were tender and practically fell off the bone. The links brought just the right amount of spice. The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and delicious. The greens and yams were flavorful, and the baked beans? Absolutely magical. As for the bar, it was a mixed experience. I ordered a lemon drop and was told they don't sugar the rim because it creates a mess on the floor. Personally, a lemon drop without a sugar rim feels a little incomplete. However, the bartender did earn some points back by serving it in a highball glass instead of one of their smaller martini glasses, explaining that we'd actually get more of the cocktail that way. Fair enough--I can appreciate that kind of honesty. If you're visiting Chicago and looking for great BBQ, put Wilma's on your list. Come hungry.

Over the years I've gone to several restaurants that have occupied this space. It's such a great…read morelocation. My husband and I didn't have a reservation but we were seated quickly. This is a large space and could probably use more tables because it felt a little empty inside. There are plenty of large TV's which we loved because we wanted to watch the NBA playoffs. I tried their tips and wings and I was surprised by how much food I got. Their sauce was good and the wings were seasoned well although they could have been fried harder so they could be broken into two pieces. I ordered their rum punch but it wasn't great, I didn't finish it. My hubby had the tips and perch. He LOVED the tips but thought the perch could have been seasoned better. We also ordered the Soul Rolls which we didn't love. They're an appetizer but they came out 25 mins after our meal, were over cooked and had zero flavor. Overall Wilma's is decent place to go if you're downtown hanging out and looking for a place to eat.

Service was fast and super helpful! Ambiance is great love the look and smells fantastic! My…read morehusband got the XL butcher and said it was so good the flavor was really great! I ordered the Sinatra and it was spot on... great flavor, we also tried the brisket chili and that's was fantastic. The smoked elote was a nice side dish also! Can't wait to hit this place up again!!

The ambience is great. Casual and inviting. They have lots of cuts of meat to choose from. Choice…read moreand Prime to purchase to take home. I tried their two meat platter, ribs and brisket with a side of coleslaw and tater tot's. The ribs were good, very tasty. The brisket was really good. Both had a nice smoky flavor. The tater tots were delicious. I didn't care for the coleslaw. It was bland. Overall a great place for ribs and brisket.

Not bad, was pretty quiet when we went. We tried: - Garbage…read morePlate - Smoked Brisket Platter - Fried Green Tomatoes I was a big fan of the fried greens tomatoes. Never tried them before but they were sweet, sour, savory, and ultimately delicious. The smoked brisket was pretty good too, but honestly the appetizer filled me up so I didn't even need the sides with the brisket.

I have had every iteration of pork ribs known to man! Spare…read moreribs / Baby Back ribs have been on my "Death Row - Last Meal" list since I was 18 years old; and that's a long time. In my day, I've had ribs that were made: Texas style, Thai flavored, Korean cooked, Tuscan, Kansas City, Memphis, St.Louis, Jamaican Jerk, Bourbon and Coffee rubbed, and this list doesn't stop here. Well, tonight I had my first rodeo with North Carolina ribs and man were they delicious. Not only delicious, but they stood out uniquely in very good way! Briny Swine Smokehouse just north of Lincoln Park here in Chicago are making these North Carolina ribs with expertise, experience and mastery. And, "WOW" were they delicious and..... good looking. On top of this "New Find" I (also) got my first taste of a very unusual yet extraordinary Cole slaw made with blue cheese and bacon that I really liked. My baked beans with brisket were also sensational. I was here early, by myself on a Tuesday night. There wasn't much going on, but there were posters everywhere giving a repertoire of events like live music, sports and games on TV, open mic nights. I could see by the size of this restaurant, that they must get a sizable crowd. I know, I'm coming back for a night of live Blues and Blue grass music. I will now consider Briny Swine Smokehouse my 2026 new best find in Chicago to hang out, eat great Q and kickback and watch the shows.

Good brisket sandwich. The service can use improvement. Seemed a bit disorganized when I dined in…read morefor lunch. I'll experience their ribs next time I'm in the area. Plenty of good parking due to being located in a small strip of businesses.

Both my husband and I came in here with high hopes after getting off my doc's appointment. My…read morehusband looooves barbecue so he was pretty excited to try. With me, I don't really gravitate towards it, but I'm willing to try anything once. Unfortunately when it came to the actual food itself, it was pretty disappointing. My husband's food was cold including the Mac n' Cheese. He didn't really enjoy it much. With my food which is the Loaded Fries, it was warm, but I thought it was ok. Coleslaw wasn't bad though. Now for pricing, considering most of the food was cold and my Loaded Fries only had a few fix-ins...if I'm being frank is a bit pricey. Which is surprising since we see a good amount of the chefs in the establishment making fresh batches of food. Overall, would we come back here? Maybe.

In Chicago and search on Yelp lead us to Holy Smoques. Local neighborhood hole in the wall kind of…read moreplace. I ordered a turkey sandwich and fresh cut fries. The Turkey was very good. Not dried out like a lot of bbq places seem to do. I don't do bbq sauce so the meat has got to be good on its own. The fries were good with some sort of seasoning on them. Husband got a pulled pork sandwich and Mac n cheese. The pulled pork was very good again not dry. He ate his with the sweet bbq. The Mac n cheese was also pretty good. If this were local I'd see us eating here again.

The portion sizes are good and fairly priced as well. I got the pork shoulder sandwich with…read morecoleslaw on it and a side of fries and a slice of the pound cake. Things were seasoned well, but a little on the dry side for me. They have additional BBQ sauces at all the tables of all kinds which made it better. I went in for a late lunch and was greeted right away and got my order out fairly quickly. I do recommend this spot to those around the area or big BBQ fans.