Blackwood BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

1. Blackwood BBQ

8.2
307 W Lake St (N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · The Loop · 57 tips and reviews

Will L.Will Longhini: Order the platter, you get more meat and you're going to order at least one side anyway. I recommend the brisket and you can't go wrong with any of the sauces. Heads up, the lemonade isn't very sweet.

RaumRaum: Great fast good BBQ option downtown. Pulled pork was excellent, I recommend both Carolina sauces together. Chicago style sauce had too much cumin in it. Slaw was good too. Cornbread tasty.

WillWill: Don't be discouraged by the simple menu. The brisket sandwich with Chicago sauce is amazing. All of the sides are very good, but keep in mind that your eyes could be bigger than your stomach.

Miller's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

2. Miller's Pub

8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 212 tips and reviews

Deeps M.Deeps M: The steak is amazing. The ribs are amazing. You wanna be in Dawn's section, she's even more amazing and will take good care of you.

Greg A.Greg Avola: Try the ribs - amazingly tender and delicious! Great craft beer menu as a well.

Sean J.Sean Jackson: The rib platter is great with a beer.

Saucy Porka is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

3. Saucy Porka

8.3
400 S Financial Pl (Van Buren), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · The Loop · 49 tips and reviews

BingBing M.BingBing Manaloto: the miso short rib on rice is sooooooo tender & exceptional...!!! also the pork ramen...!!!

subtitles f.subtitles fallingbeam: Short Rib on rice is their signature dish - superb.

Angie T.Angie Trigilio: Short rib baco is solid. And the pork ramen is just perfect.

Smoque BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

4. Smoque BBQ

7.9
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · The Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Andrew G.Andrew Griesemer: Carolina BBQ = the best BBQ. They do it right. I'm hoping they introduce their Mac n cheese from the mother restaurant.

Daniel P.Daniel Peña: Pulled pork sandwich is the best option so far!

John W.John Wildes: I think hands down the chopped brisket is the best thing they offer here. Great portion size, great texture and enough burnt end to add that hit of additional flavor. Not fatty, great value.

Wow Bao is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

5. Wow Bao

7.5
1 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Lake), Chicago, IL
Dumpling Restaurant · The Loop · 145 tips and reviews

Sprinkles p.Sprinkles p: Go to WB and have the BBq pork Bao & Green Tea Ginger ALe... To die for!

Teddy W.Teddy Waffles: Gotta love the BBQ Buns!

Sara R.Sara Robertson: Teriyaki rice bowl is ridic! The BBQ pork bao is also a fave. Make sure to avoid the chocolate bao - blech.

Blackwood BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

6. Blackwood BBQ

7.7
233 N Michigan Ave (South Water), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · The Loop · 3 tips and reviews

Will L.Will Longhini: Order the brisket "in-between"

PaddyPaddy: This is downstairs by our Chicago office & is a super option for lunch. Brisket (in between) platter with beans (‘stead of slaw), pickles and cornbread won’t steer you wrong. KC sauce has a nice spice

John S.John Shrimp: The meats are slowly smoked for hours in house and the menu keeps things simple by offering just pulled pork, pulled chicken, and brisket.

Husky Hog BBQ Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

7. Husky Hog BBQ Truck

7.6
Chicago, IL
Food Truck · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews

Kellen T.Kellen Terrett: These guys do incredible BBQ. High quality with everything on the menu. Get some hush puppies.

ChicagoistChicagoist: They have a brick and mortar location in Bridgeport, but their truck is still on the road. When he’s not serving Chicago, Joe is contender on the tough competitive BBQ circuit. Read more.

Daniel L.Daniel Love Jr: Great BBQ food truck. The $6.50 slider, side, and drink meal is filling.

Revival Food Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

8. Revival Food Hall

8.5
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Food Court · The Loop · 54 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hanken: We tried to go for BBQ but they were sold out of meat by 4 o'clock... =/

Jackie J.Jackie Jones: Fat Shallot' brisket & hash!!

Go Find AliceGo Find Alice: Huge food hall in the loop with lots of choices. BBQ, poke, salads, tacos - great place to get a quick lunch! Only open on weekdays though

The Gage is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

9. The Gage

8.9
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 341 tips and reviews

Natalie W.Natalie Wassum: Try the Short rib sandwich

Michael C.Michael C: Cocktails, wine and craft beer ... The California Burratta was delicious and the short rib squash soup was inspired.

Richard S.Richard Surdyk: Had the buffalo ribs and they were awesome

Flat Top Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

10. Flat Top Grill

8.1
30 S Wabash Ave (at E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 113 tips and reviews

P G.P G: Mmmm Korean BBQ w/ my stif fry... the best! If you go here and don't put that sauce in your stir fry, you're missing out...

Dongmin K.Dongmin Kim: Try korean Bbq

BaturalpBaturalp: Great Mongolian barbecue for lunch! Don't forget to get the bread with your bowl. Skip scallops and add lots of your favorite sauce.

312 Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

11. 312 Chicago

8.0
171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews

Christine S.Christine Solorio: The short rib risotto is amazing!

Jeremy S.Jeremy S.: Short rib hash. Amazing.

Denise F.Denise Friday: Private Wine Room on second floor is fab - great view, quiet and intimate for small-to-medium party.

Cellars Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

12. Cellars Market

7.4
141 W Jackson Blvd (at LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Food Court · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Jay T.Jay Teano: Get the beef brisket torta! The chicken isn't that bad either. If you're feeling a lil healthy, can't go wrong with the southwest salad!

Stephen M.Stephen McNamee: The brisket torta was amazing!

Mike L.Mike L: Extensive salad bar with many healthy options. The kale salad is delicious!

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

13. Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

7.7
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 83 tips and reviews

MockingshoEMockingshoE: The ribs' bbq sauce is steller!

Kristen M.Kristen Moran: What a cool atmosphere! Reasonably priced with awesome food! The ribs and pizza are fantastic.

Zarevna U.Zarevna Urbina: Everything is great here, the atmosphere, customer service, food, everything! Is one of my favorite places in Chicago :D

The Dearborn is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

14. The Dearborn

8.8
145 N Dearborn St (Randolph And Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 50 tips and reviews

Deb P.Deb Perez: Great service. The short rib entree was delicious! Wow.

Natalie V.Natalie V: The portions here are massive! Highly recommend the pastrami hash and if you have a sweet tooth, the giant cinnamon roll.

Lori W.Lori W: Mezze plate, burrata salad, and atmosphere

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in The Loop, Chicago.

15. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

8.9
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 481 tips and reviews

TNCTNC: Brisket hash and eggs. They may not realize difference between pulled pork and brisket but it was very good anyway!

Travis T.Travis Tindell: Great pancakes and brisket hash. Food is good, service bleh, atmosphere nice. No way it’s worth the wait though. Waited about 2.5 hours. The “no wait” app was about an hour off.

Elle K.Elle Kotov: brisket hash was incredible