Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.
$$ | Evanston
Brewery in a vast warehouse space offering beers, a central bar, pub-fare menus + outdoor seating.
Smoque
$$ | Irving Park + Revival Food Hall
Popular BBQ spot slinging ribs, brisket, pulled pork + more in a basic space with community tables.
Earl’s BBQ
$ | Jefferson Park
Simple, rustic eatery with a drive-thru offering a typical range of BBQ meats + homestyle sides.
Fat Willy’s Rib Shack
$$ | Logan Square
BBQ classics, Southern eats and a full bar served in a funky, no-frills setting with tables + a porch.
Twin Anchors Restaurant + Tavern
$$ | Old Town
Old-school tavern + barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 and once frequented by Frank Sinatra.
Chicago Q
$$ | River North
House-smoked Southern BBQ plus a full bar + bourbon flights in an upscale setting.
Greet Street Smoked Meats
$$ | West Loop
Hip counter serve dishing house-smoked Texas BBQ + homey sides in woodsy, warehouselike digs.
Blackwood BBQ
$ | West Loop + The Loop
BBQ as sandwich, salad or platter served with regional sauces and sides in modern, counter-serve digs.
Smoke Daddy BBQ
$$ | Wicker Park + Wrigleyville
Pulled chicken and pork, ribs + brisket draw barbecue lovers to this casual joint with live music.
