BBQ

All-you-can-eat Japanese yakiniku and shabu-shabu in the South Loop's Roosevelt Collection Shops, with a full bar and private dining.

Kosher barbecue, smoked in-house and free of pork, on N Broadway in Chicago's Lake View, with banquettes, a bar and dinner reservations.

No-frills Cajun and BBQ spot in Grand Boulevard Plaza on S Wentworth Ave in Chicago, with fried seafood, wings and sides.

Barbecue with a Vietnamese angle on W Fullerton Ave in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

Black- and women-owned BBQ and cocktail bar on E Cermak Rd in Chicago's South Loop, with comfort food and late-night hours.

Historic Old Town tavern on North Sedgwick Street in Chicago serving barbecue since 1932, once a Frank Sinatra haunt.

Counter-serve BBQ on S Cottage Grove Ave in Chicago's Grand Crossing, with fries, classic sides, late-night food and curbside pickup.

Southern-style barbecue and soul food on Sibley Blvd in Dolton, Illinois, south of Chicago, with wings, fried chicken, fish and catering.

American barbecue from Mighty Quinn's Barbeque on 2nd Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York.

Barbecue with Chinese and Korean influences on 149th Pl in Flushing, Queens, with wheelchair-accessible seating.

Veteran-owned brewpub and barbecue on W Gross Point Rd in Niles, Illinois, with live music, happy hour, a patio and dog-friendly seating.

Steaks, burgers and ribs cooked on oversized Weber kettles at The Shops at North Bridge on N State St in Chicago's Near North Side.

Takeout-only chicken and ribs on W Madison St in Chicago's West Garfield Park, a casual stop for a quick lunch or dinner.

Casual sports bar and barbecue hangout on Payne Dr in Miami Springs, decorated with sports memorabilia and TVs, serving American fare.

Casual Korean kitchen on NE 163rd St in North Miami Beach, open for breakfast through dinner, with vegetarian options and a patio.

Latino- and women-owned American BBQ at the Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood, Florida, with beer, outdoor seating and quick service.

American barbecue at Wholly Smoke Bar-Q on Tigertail Blvd in Dania Beach, between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida.

Casual chain BBQ on Weston Rd in Weston, Florida, with classic sides, memorabilia honoring the military and first responders, and a patio.

Counter-service chain barbecue in the Shoppes of Arrowhead on S University Dr in Davie, Florida, with tributes to soldiers and first responders.

Barbecue food truck on West Bellfort Avenue in Houston's Willow Meadows/Willowbend area, serving takeout lunch and dinner.

Village BBQ serves American-style barbecue from a downtown address on Walker Street in Houston, Texas.

Rustic counter-serve barbecue on South Heights Boulevard in Houston, with classic smoked meats, house-made sides, cakes and beer.

Barbecue and steakhouse on McCarty Street in Northeast Houston, from Tony's BBQ & Steakhouse.

Casual smokehouse on Homestead Road in Northeast Houston, with smoked meats, ribs, burgers, sandwiches and potatoes.

Homestyle BBQ joint on Gessner Rd in Houston's Carverdale area, serving ribs, brisket and smoked chicken on paper plates, plus catering.

Family-oriented barbecue in Spring Cypress Village in northwest Houston, with a play space for kids, ribs, brisket and a drive-through.

Texas barbecue counter inside the H-E-B on Kingwood Drive in Houston's Kingwood area, with beer, a kids' menu and catering.

American barbecue on FM 362 in Waller, Texas, northwest of Houston, at a fully wheelchair-accessible restaurant.

Family-friendly American barbecue on Kuykendahl Rd in Tomball, Texas, with a kids' menu, reservations, catering and easy parking.

Laid-back barbecue on Riverfront Dr in Fort Worth, overlooking the river, with a shady patio, live music and grilled and roasted dishes.

Easygoing BBQ joint in Fort Worth's Ridgmar Mall, with smoked meats by weight or in sandwiches, a salad bar, beer and patio seating.

American barbecue from Zavala's Barbecue on W Main St in Grand Prairie, in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Walker's Barbeque is an American-style barbecue restaurant on S Malcolm X Blvd in South Dallas, Texas.

South Dallas staple on Robert B Cullum Boulevard for fried catfish and ribs, served as sandwiches, platters and family-size packs.

Cafeteria-style lunch BBQ on Harry Hines Blvd in Dallas, with brisket, pulled pork, cobbler and deviled eggs, plus catering and delivery.

Korean BBQ with tableside grills on Walnut St in Dallas's Lake Highlands area, in a casual room with light wood decor.