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Convenient place to go before or after a Cubs game with lots of sports on the TV and rocking great tunes. Reasonable prices, we got the pulled pork nachos and the sampler with two meats and two sides. All were very delicious! The only issue was the brisket was extremely fatty after we asked for leaner. Service was great and the beer was cold!
Smoke Daddy was one of the 4 restaurants I gave as options for a Sunday date during the first weekend of Chicago Restaurant Week. My date picked a different restaurant within walking distance, but their kitchen lacked the food to prepare the restaurant week menu(?) so we ended up walking to Smoke Daddy. It definitely worked out for us! Cheers: We don't drink so we skipped the bourbon and beer and opted for Coke (boyfriend) and Diet Coke (me) Snacks: We ordered the Brisket Deviled Eggs and the Loaded Fries. The Brisket Deviled Eggs barely lasted on the plate, the half egg was rich and a perfect mix of savory with the brisket and sweet with the Mike's Hot Honey. The Loaded Fries were generous portion and had an engaging mix of sweet, spicy, cheesy, salty, and meaty as it was fries topped with mac daddy cheese sauce, pulled pork, chipotle ranch, green chile jam, and scallions! Every bite had toppings, but it wasn't too messy to eat. Mains: We both strategically ordered the Little City Eats. Between the two of us, we were able to try both the pulled pork AND the brisket as well as mac and cheese, cornbread, beans, and onion rings. We had fries for the snack course so only missed trying the coleslaw! The brisket melted in your mouth and was not overly fatty and pulled pork was moist and flavorful. The ribs were some of the best ribs I have ever eaten! The chicken pinwheel was moist and flavorful as well. For the sides, the beans were smoky, meaty, and cooked to perfection. The cornbread was not too dry, came with the perfect amount of cinnamon butter, and was surprisingly packed with flavor. The onion rings were crispy without being oily and also packed with flavor! I just had a bite of the mac and cheese and it was good, but not something that made me say, "Wow!" compared to everything else I put into my mouth. BBQ sauces: You didn't need their BBQ sauces at all, which speaks volumes for their food, but I tried all 4 out of curiosity. Each table offers: Sweet & Smoky, Mustard Q, BBQ Original, and Blazin' Hot. The Sweet & Smoky was my favorite with the BBQ Original a close second. The Mustard Q just wasn't for me and the Blazin' Hot was not hot to me at all. The green chile jam on the loaded fries left more of a tingle in my mouth. And now back to our regularly scheduled program, Dessert: Again, being strategic, we ordered one Key Lime Pie and one Banana Pudding, but when they came out, I was stopped in my tracks because they looked like they had pecans on them and I am allergic. I was also eating at a different restaurant than my parents and my daughter because my daughter loves seafood and I cannot eat shellfish, but I wasn't thinking about pecans at the BBQ! Shoutout to Juan, our wonderful waiter for bringing a banana pudding without the pecans on top so I could try it. It was one of the best desserts I have ever eaten! I have never seen my boyfriend look as happy as he did eating the banana pudding. The Key Lime Pie had to remain a mystery to me because the crust was graham cracker pecan and I could not try it. It was boxed up and shared with my daughter who gobbled it up so I believe it was good! The restaurant had the most beautiful view of Wrigley Field...it didn't even look real! The seating was spaced out and they had a variety of options--booths, high tops, tables, etc. It was pretty empty in there because of the weather? The football games were on, but they switched from the television sound after the Seahawks beat the Broncos, haha. I could see the second game, just couldn't hear it, and that is okay! Juan, again, was an awesome waiter who answered all of our questions patiently and made sure our sodas stayed pretty full! We did not feel rushed as we took our time tackling the mains and sides. He was attentive, but not overbearing. The women's bathroom was clean, but my boyfriend said the men's smelt like old urine. I will have to take his word on that! Overall, it turned out to be a lovely evening although it was unplanned. My boyfriend already asked if we can please go back before Chicago Restaurant Week is over. Probably to eat more banana pudding. Sans pecans!
Split a burger with a friend and it was delicious. Various BBQ sauces offered on the table. Service was decent speed for being busy before a Cubs game.
We tried their Chicago Restaurant Week menu and got to choose from some of their popular items. For $45, we got an appetizer, entrée, drink, and dessert. The brisket was pretty tender, but I would've liked a little more flavor. The sides were okay--I usually prefer sweet baked beans, and theirs were smoked, so it was an interesting new flavor. The banana pudding was scrape-the-bowl worthy--definitely recommend!
This BBQ place across the street from Wrigley Field has a great menu with dishes that give you the flexibility of trying several of their smoked meats and terrific sides. If you like Smokey sweet baked beans with pieces of brisket throughout, you'll love these. The coleslaw is perfect, not too saucy, yet creamy enough. The brisket and the ribs are standouts here. The space is wide open so you can see all the Wrigley Field action throughout your meal. The staff is very professional and welcoming. The service here is reason enough to come.
Good food, great views! Directly across from Wrigley it's a perfect spot to pregame before the cubs game. Ordered the smoked meat platter and easily fed 2 people. They were out of burnt ends this particular day but I would recommend that smoked meat first. Service was spectacular as well! Our waitress Kass was so awesome, sweet and had great recommendations. Highly recommend
We visited Smoke Daddy when the kids weren't really feeling it at the Christkindl market. The Christmas decor was great. Our server Juan was *amazing* and we had a great meal. I had brunch and everything was so good. The bacon was perfect. The hashbrowns were very well seasoned and flavorful. The pancakes were good and the monkey bread was perfect! I had the breakfast sandwich. I had no idea brisket, eggs, American cheese and bacon would be so perfect together. Definitely a fun Sunday stop!
Smoke Daddy - yes please! Chill vibe, friendly service, perfect spot to kick back and catch a game. The barbecue, wings, appetizers, Unreal--everything we tried was fantastic, and yep, we even saved room for dessert. Pro tip: don't skip the Bloody Mary with back pony (if you know, you know) This place nails it.
Waiting for baseball game....Service was great at 4pm. Ordered the Mac Daddy w/pulled pork- good. Cheesiness was different from my SWest upbringing. Pulled pork, brisket and turkey was so good - very juicy! A lot of the time with turkey & chicken it can be dry but not here. Beans were a lil spicy for me but my partner loved it.
We came before a Cubs game and the restaurant did not disappoint! The atmosphere was lively, service was prompt, and the food was great. We ordered the daddy-o and a wrightwood salad and split the corn bread (which was warm, soft and buttery!). Also, don't sleep on the deviled eggs- SO GOOD. Overall, great lunch and brews before the game!
Going not during Cubs traffic is key. Unfortunately, they were still out of the burnt ends though. The Daddy-O brisket and sauce were pretty good, definitely the favorite item. Hot links, pulled pork, and Mac were all just classic - pretty decent. The beans had meat in them and were actually kinda different and really good. Overall was impressed by the price and quality for a Wrigley BBQ place.
Reviews are generally positive. People enjoy the flavorful barbecue dishes, generous portions, and attentive and friendly staff. The lively pregame atmosphere is also appreciated.
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Early for a Cubs game and noticed this new restaurant, so we decided to stop by and check it out. Here are some things you might want to know. --the service (5/5) was excellent! Our server knew his stuff and our food came out in less than 10 minutes. --the ambiance (5/5) is really good. Great views of Wrigley Field on the second floor in the outdoor seating. --the food (4/5) was really good. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich and I loved it... but they were a little stingy with the meat. Fries were good. Overall I would highly recommend Smoke Daddy. As long as you like meat and you're not super hungry, I'm confident that you will like it. read more
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Thanks so much, Tim, for stopping in before the game and leaving such…
My girlfriend, friends, and I came here after the Cubs vs. Dodgers game for some post game eats and drinks. We were expecting a long wait because there were so many people out, but we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. Having a clear view of Wrigley was really cool. The hosts and waiter were nice. The onion rings were fire and the chicken wings were good, but the pulled pork nachos were just okay because they did not have a lot of meat on them. Our drinks were nice and we really enjoyed all of them. Definitely try the Bloody Mary if you like those. A big complaint that I have is that when we were done eating our waiter never came and it took him about 20 minutes to give us the bill, he was no where to be seen. We even asked other waiters and they said they'll get ours to help us but it still took forever which was annoying because we wanted to leave so we can walk around. I still think that this is a good place to hang out after a cubs game. read more
Great BBQ place right across the street from Wrigley Field. Nice to have a bbq option versus all the other standard fare around the stadium. Great views of the stadium from inside the restaurant from just about every table due to its open air construction. Reasonably priced food and beverages compare to stadium pricing. They smoke all of their own meat, so I had the brisket sandwich with Coleslaw as the side. I asked for lean meat and they delivered. Highly recommend this place if you have time before the game. read more
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Thanks for the detailed review, Wayne! We hope to see you again…
1 year ago
Left the cubs game at the bottom of the 9th inning since the Cubbies were ahead 9-2 & to avoid the crowds. We sat at the bar... our server/bartender was amazing (forgot her name). The food isn't bad, but I wouldn't rave about it. I had a burger with onion rings and ordered nachos as an appetizer. The burger was delicious, and having an option to substitute the fries for onion rings without an extra cost was nice. The chips were a little below average, tasted store bought. The place is much smaller than it appears from the outside, especially if the 2nd floor is closed. The bathroom is shared with the venue next door (Big Star). Overall it was a decent experience. read more
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Craig! We're thrilled…
2 years ago
Open air patio across the street from Wrigley Field. Clean, seated promptly. Ordered a two meat plate with moist brisket and baby backs (upcharge) for ribs but you get a half rack and wife got the burnt ends. Burnt ends were the best of the BBQ with ribs good but too much sauce. Brisket only passable as it was cut on a meat slicer and cut the wrong direction. The real star was the banana pudding served in a shake glass. All in, good BBQ for Chicago but the view and ambiance is amazing. Our server was Elle and she provided excellent service. read more
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Elle rocks! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Kenneth! We…
5 months ago
Finally made it here after living around the corner for the past year - glad it's so close after knowing it's a great spot! We walked in an hour before the cubs game and they sat us (4) right away, service was pretty quick given every table was packed. It's a great pre-game atmosphere, sports TVs, fun music, friendly service, and great food. Most of our group got the brisket sandwich, I got the pulled pork, everything had a nice smoky taste and there were a bunch of yummy sauces to choose from. My favorite was the Sweet and Smoky. I recommend coming here for a game day or happy hour! They're reasonably priced for BBQ in Chicago, and I haven't had any comparable BBQ in the wrigley area read more
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Thanks for the detailed and thoughtful review, Ashlyn! We hope to see…
1 year ago
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We love Brian!! Thank you for your excellent review, Karen!
1 year ago
Lily is the GOAT! Stop in after a cubs game! Great drinks and hospitality. Will be back every time we visit wrigley read more
2 years ago
I had the BBQ Burger and it was fantastic. So much flavorful pork on top of a juicy burger. The fries were divine, as well. It's a Cubs night game, so very busy. Bri was very quick with service at the bar. It's Wrigleyville - the adult Disneyland with Gallagher Way now added. Awesome lunchtime fun! Everyone was enjoying the bright sunny day and waiting for the Cubs to play. read more
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Bri is the best! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience, Jennifer!…
4 years ago
Came here about a month ago on a Sunday morning with my husband and parents because we wanted to eat before spending time at the Wrigleyville Christkindle market. We had amazing service, and the restaurant was decked out in cute Christmas/winter decor! My parents have been here plenty of times before, but neither my husband nor I have, so it was the first time for us. When we got here, the restaurant had just opened for brunch. We sat downstairs near the windows, and we ended up having a great waiter named Preston, who was so personable and friendly. He made so many jokes and sweet comments, and he really made the experience a lot of fun. As for food, the brunch menu is a little confusing because the menu doesn't say you can get any of the brunch entrées a la carte, but Preston allowed us to do so because we didn't want to do a family style breakfast. I ended up not getting anything on the brunch menu, but the rest of my family did, and they loved what they ordered. I ordered the cajun fish sandwich, and it was amazing. It was so full of flavor and seasonings, and the sweet potato fries were delicious, as well. I was able to put hot sauce on my sandwich, too, because Smoke Daddy has multiple different bottles of their own crafted hot sauces at every table. We all ended up ordering Smoke Daddy's Famous Bloody Mary. I was the only person who ordered it spicy, but it wasn't too spicy, though it had a perfect balance of alcohol and bloody mary mix. The bloody came with a smoked rib that came RIGHT off the bone. YUM! Overall, I will definitely be back here because the food was great, and so was the atmosphere and service. I'm not sure how it is on a busy night or a weekend, so this review is strictly about my experience during a dead Sunday morning. read more
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Thanks so much for the wonderful review!
1 year ago
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Jun! We're thrilled to…
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Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear Juan made your…
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Thanks for spending your first visit with us! We’re glad you enjoyed…
2 years ago
Allison is such a great server and personality. Brunch is an amazing deal! What a great place to pregame read more
9 months ago
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Thank you for the love! We’re so glad you enjoyed the vibe and had…
The food and service were really good I had the brisket sandwich and the hubby got a half a slab of ribs. The have really good holiday cocktails right now and the decorations is really cute. I also like the fact that this place is toddler friendly. My kid loves the Mac and cheese from this place. read more
1 year ago
Great beer, great place, definitely coming back. Ellie's the best host !! Great bartenders !! read more
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Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled you…
1 year ago
Smoke daddy is such a cozy vibe place to come with friends, families, or even date night. The service is friendly and kind. A group of my friends and I came here roughly 40 minutes before closing and they sat us down which was so amazing of them to. Definitely order the nacho, it's delicious. Some of the meats we got were really tough and wasn't soft off the bone which was a bit disappointing. We really enjoyed their spicy bbq sauce over all the other sauces they had. We also order drinks, and oh my lord. They are strong asf my friend. Watch out when ordering lol read more
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Thanks for the review. Sounds like you had a great experience!
Had a nice dinner at Smoke Daddy after touring Wrigley Field! This spot is right across the street from the historic ballpark and offers a decent spread of BBQ food. While there were a fair number of options, I was craving nachos, and they did not disappoint. You get to pick your meat on these nacho, even though they come with a sausage chili, you still have the option of chicken, brisket or more sausage. The chili had giant chunks of sausage in it, so they don't skimp, and the brisket was melt in your mouth tender! The serving was massive, far more than I could tackle on my own, but I did my best. They've got a full bar and a good selection of local beers both on tap and in cans. Staff was friendly, and quick to help with anything we needed. With big screen TVs everywhere you look, this is a great spot to watch any game. Added bonus, the tour guide told us by showing our tour tickets at the restaurant we'd also get a discount! Overall, it's a nice spot, and would recommend. read more
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Thanks, Mike! We hope to see you again soon for game day with us at…
2 years ago
Beautiful brunch spot. I love the bottomless feature. Our server was lovely and the food is Devine read more
10 months ago
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We appreciate your time to review Smoke Daddy (Wrigleyville) . We…
1 year ago
Came here after going to the Christkindlmarket st z Gallagher way. Have never been here before and finally tried it. Was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Really great staff as well. I got the pulled chicken sandwich Carolina style and really liked it. The sauces were all really good. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich and like it as well. Also really cute Christmas decor! read more
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Thank you so much for the great review and pictures!
9 months ago
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Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you and your…
The location of this place alone gives it five stars. Get an outdoor seat on the second floor and enjoy the game on the big screen. We aren't big on the pig and the many options were pork meats. We started off with drinks (iof course) had a very tasty cosmopolitan every bartender seems to have their own twist on the standard ingredients. This one was a winner. They were out of the wings and seemed to have been for a while so we went straight to the entrees. We got mahi mahi sandwiches. Nice char, perfectly done and not over cooked. I wasn't thrilled on the corn bread personally, tasted warmed up and I didn't care for the jalapeños but that's me and you are you. Tasty sandwich, perfect people watching view and drinks! We would go again, maybe you should too! Live & Love! read more
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Thanks for the review! I'm sorry we were out of wings. Definitely…
2 years ago
Booked a large group for brunch and the service was great and very quick. Food and drinks were fantastic. Ivan slayed! read more
8 months ago
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Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food…
3 years ago
Right across from Wrigley Field. Food was good, waiter was a little slow for there being only a hand full of tables at the time we went. Loved the open concept of the restaurant and just the area in general. The cornbread is amazing and you should definitely try it! read more
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Thank you very much, Christina, for the review and for sharing those…
2 years ago
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We love our SD team!! Thanks for the great review, Colleen! We hope…
3 years ago
I was looking online for a place with brunch and bottomless mimosas, and came across this place. Colleen, our server, gave us an overview of how it works and made sure our mimosas were truly bottomless. The brunch was a great deal! Lots of food and all delicious. I love how they incorporate their BBQ into their brunch. I had the breakfast sandwich which had brisket and bacon in it. Overall would recommend! read more
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Thank you, Mckenzie! We appreciate the great review of your brunch…
3 years ago
We visited the smoke daddy restaurant and we really enjoyed the food and the service was amazing! Thanks to our wonderful server Evan who was very knowledgeable of the menu, both food and drinks. The deviled eggs were absolutely delicious! Thanks again for a great experience Ned & Sylvia Hayde read more
3 years ago
Brunch before a game. Smoked wings were good, just expected more dry rub for flavor. Breakfast sandwich was a hot mess to eat Server was hungover. Totally off point the entire visit. So much to choose from read more
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Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.…
2 years ago
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