Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt's Barbecue serves American-style barbecue on Canal Street in Lemont, Illinois, southwest of Chicago.

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.

Rock 'n' roll-themed BBQ restaurant and lounge on Ogden Ave in Berwyn, Illinois, with beer and its own cigar shop.

Quick-serve, cash-only BBQ and fried foods on S Indiana Ave in Riverdale, Illinois, from the Chicago Pit Stop BBQ chain.

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

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

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

Country-western BBQ and bar in Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, with live music, cocktails, brunch and a patio.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

American barbecue on Kedzie Avenue in Posen, in the Chicago area, at a fully wheelchair-accessible spot.

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

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

Pulled pork, brisket and ribs on N Marion Street in Downtown Oak Park, with outdoor seating, beer and wine and a kids' menu.

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

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