Top 20 ribs in Chicago

Experience a tantalizing journey through the Windy City with "ribs in Chicago" as your guide. From smokehouses steeped in tradition to innovative eateries redefining the genre, Chicago's ribs scene offers a mouthwatering array of flavors and techniques. Join us as we savor the best "ribs in Chicago" has to offer.

1. Carson's Ribs Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Chicago

Featuring a lively atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, and a full bar

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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2. Green Street Smoked Meats

Offers a relaxed atmosphere with picnic-style seating and a large outdoor patio

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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3. Smoque BBQ

Texas-style BBQ in Chicago, Slow-smoked meats, Casual atmosphere

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Gluten-Free
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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4. Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk

Authentic Memphis-style BBQ in Chicago with live music

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Affordable Nightlife
  • Downtown Spots

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5. Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park

Features a diverse selection of BBQ sauces and rubs from different regions

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Personal Celebrations

6. Chicago Q

Offers a cozy and lively atmosphere with a walk-up counter and communal seating.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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7. Bub City

Offers a large selection of whiskey, late-night menu, and rooftop bar

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

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8. Windy City Ribs & Whiskey

Featuring a vast selection of whiskeys and craft beers

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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9. Lem's Bar-B-Q

Family-owned local favorite since 1954 with catering options

TOPICS

  • Personal Celebrations
  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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10. Earl's BBQ

Family-owned with a focus on traditional BBQ techniques

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats

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11. Lillie's Q

Located in Wicker Park with a large patio and award-winning BBQ

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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12. Blackwood BBQ - Lake Street

Family-owned and operated, Slow-smoked meats, Cozy atmosphere

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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13. Honey 1 BBQ

Family-owned business since 1995, Homemade sides and desserts

TOPICS

  • Cuisines
  • Location
  • Downtown Spots

14. Robinson's No. 1 Ribs

Offers free samples of their ribs, great variety of sauces

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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15. I 94 Ribs & Grill

Hickory smoked ribs, Homemade sauces, Casual atmosphere

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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16. Wileys Chicken & Ribs

Family-owned business since 1977, Homemade BBQ sauce

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Dinner

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17. The Chicago Rib House

Family-owned local favorite with a lively atmosphere

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Hidden Gems

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18. Coleman's 2 Ribs & Tips

Family-owned diner with a cozy atmosphere and a loyal customer base

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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19. Windy City Ribs

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Waterfront

20. Bro N-Laws bbq

Family-owned business since 2015, Slow-smoked meats, Homemade sides

TOPICS

  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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