Chicago

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.

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

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

Lake View yakiniku on N Broadway in Chicago, with a cocktail bar, happy hour, late-night food and dogs welcome outside.

Wood-accented yakiniku on W Randolph Street in Chicago's West Loop, where diners cook meat on grills built into the tables.

Streeterville yakiniku on E Ohio Street in Chicago, with all-you-can-eat grilling, a strong beer list and cocktails.

Counter-service Texas barbecue smoked in-house on N Green St in Chicago's West Loop, with a full bar, late-night food and outdoor seating.

Wood-pit barbecue with Greek dishes on W 111th St in Worth, Illinois, with beer, a kids' menu, outdoor seating and catering.

Barbecue chain outlet on W 25th St in North Riverside, Illinois, serving wood-smoked meats and sides in an Old West-themed room.

Rustic barbecue spot with a drive-thru on N Austin Ave in Chicago's Jefferson Park, serving a standard range of meats and homestyle sides.

Veteran-owned BBQ bar on N Clark St in Wrigleyville, with Asian-influenced barbecue, Southern-leaning cocktails, country bands and a rooftop.

Casual Chinese BBQ on S China Pl in Chicago's Armour Square, serving quick lunches and dinners for dine-in, takeout or delivery.

Nine One One BBQ Shack serves American-style barbecue on W 111th St on Chicago's far South Side.

Smoked-meat classics and globally inspired BBQ on N California Ave in Chicago's West Town, with brunch, cocktails and a dog-friendly patio.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Counter-service BBQ inside Two Illinois Center on North Michigan Avenue in the Loop, with pit-smoked meats and a range of sauces.

Takeout-only American barbecue on South Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop, built for a quick lunch or dinner.

Barbecue from Bell Heir's BBQ on West 47th Street on Chicago's South Side, serving American-style barbecue.

Takeout and delivery barbecue on West North Avenue in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, with late-night food and catering.

Lunchtime barbecue counter on South Federal Street in the Chicago Loop, from Big O's Barbecue And Catering.

Modern counter-service barbecue on East Golf Road in Schaumburg, with pit-smoked sandwiches, plates and salads and several sauces.

Pit-smoked barbecue sandwiches, plates and salads on West Adams Street in the Chicago Loop, with a selection of sauces.

Fast-casual American BBQ on West Lake Street in the Chicago Loop, serving pit-smoked meats as sandwiches, plates or salads.