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Chicago Q
BBQ Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business like this place. Would you agree?
"definitely try the BBQ flight"(8 Tips)
"The Kobe Brisket sandwich is tender and delicious."(7 Tips)
"The pulled chicken sandwich is delicious."(9 Tips)
"The Baby Back ribs are excellent, as is the cornbread"(15 Tips)
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ElenaJanuary 23, 2017Best place for substantial, filling, and yummy food for Saturday brunch. The free pickles alone are worth the visit. The photo is a half portion, so sharing is recommended!
Viktor GöhlinNovember 4, 2017This place has a very nice and cozy decor. The food is very good and nicely presented. If you are going in a group I suggest to order different dishes to share. The beer selection is also 👍🏻
Tess VismaleOctober 5, 2013@chicagoqBBq Omg, Dan is a great bartender/server. The shrimp and grits r 2 die 4 and the pickles & chips r amazing. It ended with a hot aromatic towel. Thnx!!!
Pickles and BBq chips are irresistible, but don't overdo it! Portions are huge, so it's very easy to over order. Try the BBq or Benedict flight for brunch. Crab cakes have huge chunks of crab meat.
CarolMarch 15, 2016They made a few changes to the menu and I'm very happy with them! Can't go wrong with the classic pulled chicken & Mac and Cheese though!
- Amy GuthOctober 2, 2011The ribs are easily some of the best I've eaten, and the kobe brisket is the bomb-diggity. But, don't skip the shaved ice mint julep or the braised collard greens-- both are just right.
Zachariah MuhlenkampFebruary 5, 2019The lunch special platter was a steal! This spot lived up to the hype. I was particularly fond of the st. Louis ribs and the pulled pork.
Pocket SunAugust 10, 2014BBQ chips and sweet pickles to start, a baby greens salad to be healthy, and a full slab ribs to fulfill your stomach. The menu is meat-heavy in big portions, so definitely share, even the q2.
Nikki BeauchampSeptember 7, 2015Amazing food. The Mac and cheese and hush puppies were divine. And cocktails - had one that felt strong enough as three but was a great compliment to meal
Chicago TribuneMarch 19, 2015Check out this barbecue joint for Eastern N.C.-style barbecue. Want to act like a true Carolinian? Ask for some slaw with your pork sandwich, but not on the side. Read more
_November 1, 2015Love everything at this restaurant - includes the food and people. You cannot go wrong with any of their options.
David ShefferJanuary 6, 2013I hope you came hungry! I would recommend the BBQ flight appetizer to get a feel of the different meats. Then I would get the Kobe ribs... expensive, but the best meat I have ever had!!
Jake SmithJune 10, 2013The Pulled Pork sandwich is delectable and "The Q" uses the PERFECT bun. Try it with the South Carolina Mustard sauce; I couldn't get enough. Is this the best Pulled Pork in Chicago? It might be.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Chef Lee Ann Whippen earned plenty of accolades as a pitmaster on the barbecue competition circuit. Now, she serves the same tender smoked meats at this white-washed plantation-style dining room. Read more
Time Out ChicagoMay 11, 2012Upscale touches include Kobe brisket and “competition” ribs. Spare ribs (the standard, not the $10-more-expensive “competition” slab), proved tender, with a good dose of smoke and a slightly sweet rub Read more
Gables MavenMarch 31, 2013BBQ shrimp n grits? Yeah, they go awf. Chopped brisket and pulled pork? Yeah, they go awf. Mac n cheese? Mmhmm...they go awf too. Great beer selection, friendly staff & great ambiance top it off.- Time Out ChicagoMay 22, 2012Upscale touches include Kobe brisket and a slab of “competition” ribs that goes for about 35 bucks. We prefer the standard spare ribs, which are tender, smoky and sport a slightly sweet rub. Read more
- Edith TaveraAugust 30, 2015The Kobe Brisket sandwich is tender and delicious. Service is great but the cornbread is a little grittier and drier than I am accustomed to.
Kent FisherAugust 12, 2016Great BBQ in an elegant setting! Recommend the 1/2 slab with choice of one other meat, and red potato salad or chipotle corn.
If you want bbq you have to come here. Best bbq in Chicago. Brisket is to die for and the ribs literally fall off the bone
Bitches Who BrunchNovember 2, 2016Chicago Q balances its Southern-style BBQ reputation with this sweet and savory brunch that is sure to please all who dine at Chicago Q. Read more
Stevie C.September 1, 2013They have bottomless mimosas here. I WILL be back for brunch. Oh, and the brisket sandwich is amazing but the baby back ribs are life changing.
Dustin HaleyJune 16, 2016Best BBQ I've had in Chicago. I enjoy the variety of sauces they provide so you can get exactly what you want.
Arslaan ArshedSeptember 25, 2014I've come here twice and have always left underwhelmed. The staff is friendly, great vibe, location and mimosas. The food does leave me a bit underwhelmed, I always think there should be more flavor
Tana BabcockMarch 29, 2016All of the meats were good. The brisket, maybe my least favorite. But the mac and cheese - hands down the BEST.
Mypat BoboDecember 11, 2014If you crave for spare ribs, this should be your favourite address. Half rack is very enough, but go for a full rack if you are really hungry.
Jack HallOctober 4, 2014The BBQ is all great. The portions are huge. An appetizer and a q2 platter is usually enough for 4 in my experience.
George LeeJune 18, 2016Chips and pickles are really top notch. The beef tips and ribs... Not so much. Very tough.
Laura AldridgeApril 14, 2019Burnt ends and the alligator starters are huge - and utterly delicious! The burnt ends practically dissolve!- Pride & Joy (Turmeric infused Hendrick’s Gin, Honey, Lime, Aquafaba, Coconut Powder) #SupportLocalRestaurants #SupportLocalBusinesses
- Lukas CarvajalApril 10, 2017So good. Great martinis and great ribs. A friend of mine likes it better than what he gets in Austin.
Christina BowersNovember 18, 2012St. Louis ribs are a must. This with the cornbread is perfection. Love everything here, all served up with the southern charm ambiance.
- CarolNovember 19, 2014EVERYTHING is amazing. My favorites are the pulled pork & pulled chicken sandwiches & the BBQ Cobb Salad is amazing!!
Cary BlackDecember 6, 2014Love this place. If you like pork, this place is great. One of the best BBQ options in Chicago.
Ramon cMarch 11, 2011Smoque you have some competition going . Coleslaw is refreshing, pulled pork is flavorful and the st. Louis ribs just melts in your mouth. I was told corn bread is good .. Hhhmmmm yawn.
Bullfrog & BaumSeptember 14, 2011Pulled pork, mac n' cheese, and killer bloody mary's are go-to's at this upscale BBQ joint. Can't decide on your smoked meat? Go for the BBQ Flight.- Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the Competition St. Louis slab from our 100 Best list: These ribs take two additional hours of labor because they’re pulled out of the smoker periodically to baste. These bones are killing it.
- Cassandra KlebsApril 12, 2011For an appetizer, definitely try the BBQ flight; Kobe Brisket, Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken. And ABSOLUTELY try the Smoked Dry-Rubbed Wings that are smoked for 40 minutes. Best wings I've EVER had.
- Shrimp & Grits (Southern Grits, Tasso Ham Cream Sauce, Scallions)
USA TODAYJune 4, 2013Don't miss the bacon-cheddar hush puppies served with chipotle mayonnaise -- fried, bacon-y, salty goodness all in one bite.
Lindsey SusickMarch 26, 2012Can't go wrong with anything here. I highly recommend the Pimm's Cup for a cocktail or the Bruleed Macaroni and Cheese as a side.
Yuliya ShneydermanJune 9, 2013The benedict flight at brunch is amazing and great for people who can't make up their minds. All the meats are present.
Ed MadrigalDecember 24, 2010When attending Q you must start the meal with their amazing corn fitters. Well balanced and savory flavors, with an amazing chipotle dipping sauce that complements the fritters perfectly.- One of the best bourbon lists in Chicago. Awesome mint juleps. Great food. Fantastic service.
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"They have 3 types of BBQ sauce. SWEET was my favorite. MUSTARD based. Awesome. ORIGINAL IS VINEGAR BASED. it's the default BBQ of the restaurant"
Chris Jelkes - 8.9
"YUMMMMMMMMM-Y! Quite possibly some of the best BBQ ribs and pulled pork in the city. Be prepared to wait on a weekend night, but dont worry - you'll find the coldest pints around!"
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