The Ultimate Guide to BBQ Joints, Recipes & Reviews

Medley Grill & BBQ serves American barbecue on S Stony Island Ave in Chicago's Marynook neighborhood.

Rustic, wood-trimmed barbecue on N Ashland Ave in Chicago's West Loop, with Southern dishes, brunch and housemade moonshine cocktails.

Black-owned and women-owned barbecue on E 111th St in Chicago's Pullman, with counter service, outdoor seating and catering.

American barbecue and grill on S Wabash Ave in Chicago's Near South Side, offering dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Relaxed counter-service barbecue on E 106th St in Chicago's East Side, with slow-cooked ribs and chicken and a drive-through.

No-frills South Side Chicago barbecue on E 75th St, a takeout staple for ribs and barbecue that's open late.

Pakistani counter-serve spot on Devon Ave in Chicago's West Ridge for kebabs, naan, tandoori chicken and fish, plus vegan options.

Chinese and Korean-style barbecue on N Kingsbury St in Chicago's Goose Island area, the Lincoln Park branch of Jiang Niu BBQ House.

Korean-style barbecue with an all-you-can-eat option in Canal Plaza on S Archer Ave in Chicago's Chinatown, plus a bar and happy hour.

Jamaican jerk dishes on W Taylor St in Chicago's Tri-Taylor, with vegetarian options and CBD smoothies in a roomy, simple space.

Big, lively country-western BBQ restaurant and bar on N Clark St on Chicago's Near North Side, with live music and comfort food.

American-style barbecue from The Chicago Rib House on South Michigan Avenue on Chicago's South Side.

Longtime steakhouse in Streeterville's River East Plaza on E Illinois St, serving slow-smoked baby back ribs, steaks and a full bar.

No-frills American BBQ on S Halsted St on Chicago's South Side, also offering fried chicken and fish with Southern-style sides.

Black-owned takeout BBQ on S St Lawrence Ave on Chicago's South Side, serving lunch and dinner plus catering.

Loop BBQ counter on S Wabash Ave in downtown Chicago, with wings, fried chicken, sandwiches and vegetarian options.

Cash-only, quick-serve BBQ and fried foods on S Western Ave on Chicago's South Side, part of a small local chain.

Family-owned Southern-style BBQ on W Chicago Ave in Chicago's South Austin, serving barbecue entrees and sandwiches.

American-style barbecue from Smoke Daddy BBQ on West Division Street in Chicago's Wicker Park.

Ribs, pulled pork and brisket with house sauces in a simple space on North Pulaski Road in Chicago's Old Irving Park.

Barbecue and soul food at Rockwell on the River on North Rockwell Street in Chicago's Avondale, with catering available.

Barbecue and soul food from Soul & Smoke on West Madison Street in Chicago's West Loop, one of two area locations.

Black-owned spot for American BBQ and Caribbean jerk on S Western Ave in Chicago's South Side, offering takeout, delivery and late-night food.

Hong Kong-style Chinese BBQ on N Broadway in Chicago's Uptown, a long-running spot with a bar, cocktails and reservations.

Korean BBQ served late on North Western Avenue in Chicago's Bowmanville, where diners grill meats over tabletop charcoal.

Hickory-smoked ribs and sandwiches at a BBQ joint and bar with brick walls, inside Chicago's Union Station in the West Loop.

Southern food and barbecue on N Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater, with a bar, live music and brunch.

Jay's Backyard BBQ serves American-style barbecue on W Division Street in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

Hickory-smoked barbecue classics in a casual Bronzeville storefront on E 43rd St in Chicago, where you can bring your own drinks.

Asian-owned, all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Wicker Park Commons on N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, with soju, cocktails and beer towers.

American barbecue on W 115th Street on Chicago's South Side, served by I57 SMOKE HOUSE.

Fast-food barbecue, grill items and burgers from I 94 Ribs & Grill on W 47th Street on Chicago's South Side.

Quick-serve barbecue and fried foods on W 115th Street on Chicago's South Side, from a small chain that takes cash only.

Pork and beef brisket smoked over apple and oak wood on W 18th Street in Chicago's Pilsen, at a rustic barbecue spot and live music bar.

Long-running Chinese barbecue in Chicago's Uptown on N Winthrop Avenue, serving roast duck, noodle soups and crispy pork belly.

American barbecue on S Carpenter Street in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, with a wheelchair-accessible dining room.