Great service by Joe! Amazing food, great atmosphere. The ribs and brisket were so delicious! Definitely worth checking out when you're in a mood for barbecue. read more

It's been a while since we ordered for delivery. We have visited the location in the past many times. Tonight we ordered a combo of rib tips and bunt ends. We asked for them with the sauce on the side, make them dry. Both items were really dry and tough - clearly old. No sauce on the side. Food was fairly inedible. We tried but gave up. It really was nothing like you get when in person. They used to be our go to place, but this was really disappointing. read more

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It's been a while since we've ordered from there but, we remember the wings were a good size, seasoned nicely, and smoked well. The ribs were also very tasty. Today we ordered the same. The ribs were good but, the wings were over done, not as large and not much meat that you could really eat. Disappointing to say the least. read more

Delicious Burnt Ends Sauces Mac n Cheese and Corn Bread! Service was great too and Dani was wonderful!

We dropped in to this establishment this evening for an early dinner. Immediately I was confronted with the difficulty of entering the door as the the weather cover door installed for seasonal weather concerns was constrained from opening fully. This made entry with my sons walker extremely difficult. The ambiance upon entry is very nicely done. It is a mix of normal dining tables and bar high tops with multiple flat screens surrounding two dining areas. The menu selection is extensive. My son chose the burger which he said was really good and it was accompanied with a large helping of fries and he selected baked beans as his second side dish. Other options were numerous. I opted for the pulled pork, a salad and mac n cheese. The food was good but the pork lacked any significant smoke flavor and was a bit on the dry side. The BBQ sauces were a great selection. One would have to be ultra picky to not be able to find one of them that just tickled their taste buds. read more

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Come for the food, and ask for Dani. Great service and phenomenal BBQ. Also try the dessert nachos... Out. OF. THIS. WORLD!!! read more

We were there two nights ago for dinner and the restaurant was deader than usual. Getting what we asked for was a problem and we had to ask three times at each stage of the meal to get what we ordered. We have ordered the nachos with brisket many times, but this is the first time that the meat was dried out and whomever was in the kitchen forgot to sauce them. To make things worse, of the two sauces typically used to sauce them, only one was available on tables. Our main dishes were served less than two minutes after the nachos so they were left on the next table and cold by the time we got to them. The lettuce in the side salad was not fresh. We showed the server that it was brown and he shrugged it off, didn't fix it or change it out with something else. He forgot about the cornbread entirely. It was our least enjoyable experience at this restaurant ever. read more

Food was amazing we had a brisket and burnt ends and our server was great. Great lunch

Decent bbq, not great. The brisket was a little dry, but the sauces carried. The maple chipotle & Chicago sweet and hot stood out. Very attentive service, nice country-style lobby with lots of TVs in the bar. read more

I hate giving 1-star reviews, truly. Especially when it's a place I've recommended before, especially when it involves a momentous occasion like this. But this experience left me no choice. We spent $400 on catering for a retirement party for a highly respected member of our organization. This was planned weeks in advance, with careful attention to detail. The invoice clearly stated a pickup time of 11:00 AM with the note: "To ensure the freshness of your order, please arrive within 10 minutes of your scheduled pickup time." I arrived at 11-ish to give them a cushion. What happened next was a slow unraveling of confidence in the establishment. The Breakdown -- What Went Wrong I arrived on time. The staff told me the pickup was scheduled for noon. I showed them the invoice with the 11:00 pickup confirmation. Still, I waited over an hour while the front-of-house staff tried to sort out what had gone wrong. I couldn't even pay for my order immediately -- another issue emerged, further delaying things. It was problem after problem. The server who helped me was 100% professional and patient--I want to emphasize that. However, the communication between catering, back-of-house, and front-of-house did not match. It's as if each department were reading from a different playbook. Unfortunately, my order--and my event--paid the price. By the time I left, the food had been sitting for quite a while. What was supposed to be fresh was now room temperature. This ruined the entire purpose of picking up early: to serve warm food on time for a 12:30 event. Instead, I arrived flustered and disappointed, carrying trays of underwhelming, cold dishes. Let's Talk About the Food - Major Disappointments This is just to highlight some of the items. Stale Slider Buns ($15): These were as hard as bricks. Even the veterans at the party -- folks who can make MREs taste good -- warned me not to feed them to wildlife. That's how bad they were. Cornbread ($42): They were wet-like in texture but completely tasteless. CORNBREAD $42... CORNBREAD. wasn't top tier because it wasn't a popular dish in our party, and we LOVE conbread. This one didn't sit right, and the rice was crazy high for what it is. Street Corn Salad ($35): This was supposed to be a BBQ-style street corn dish. I expected fresh, grilled corn with garlic, scallion, and cilantro -- something vibrant. Instead, I got what looked like canned corn and questionable tomatoes sitting in a pool of liquid. It lacked flavor, texture, and visual appeal. Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese (Half Portion--$45): Now, imagine if I had spent $90 for the whole portion. This is compared to a couple of racks of ribs and a bucket of beers. No brainer, right? Chopped Brisket ($78 for 3 lbs): As someone who grills regularly, I can confidently say this was not 3 lbs. The portion size was weak, the texture was minced (not chopped), and the guests were left hungry and unimpressed. Usually, with Brisket (Big Ed's BBQ), there's none left, but this gameplay at BBQ production fell short. Final Thoughts This was an important event. I put my trust -- and my team and I put a significant amount of money -- into this catering order to ensure it would be a smooth, memorable celebration. Instead, I waited a little over an hour, served cold food, and explained to guests why things didn't turn out as planned. Let me be clear: cost has never been the issue. I'm happy to pay a premium for excellent service and great food. What's frustrating is the lack of consistency and quality control and the disconnect between what's being marketed and what's delivered. If you advertise something freshly made, it should never arrive dry, flavorless, or straight-up stale. The details matter--especially when your customers trust you with milestone moments. Shout out to the umpire (my server), who handled the chaos patiently and professionally. If I could rate her separately, she'd get 5 stars. But this 1 star goes to today's breakdown -- and the last time, when my card was charged twice (though we won't get into that mess). This place is a hit-or-miss spot. And unfortunately, today was a strikeout. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and they served up a stale bun instead of a grand slam. read more

BBQ'd Productions - Hot Link Platter, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Fiesta Corn(street corn), Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheesegouda - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

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Best BBQ in Northern Illinois. Sam the GM has the smoker mastered. The ribs are smoked low and slow for hours until the meat barely Kling's to the bone. The cornbread is like pudding and the Gouda Mac and cheese is unbelievably delicious. Dani is a please to have behind the bar and guiding your through a fantastic meal. 420! read more

EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! Big Texan with brisket, sweet potato fries, gouda Mac and cheese, burnt ends all on point. BBQ at Sunset drink delicious. Kylie our server was amazing! We will definitely be back. read more

Great service the moment we stepped in. They were so kind and welcoming. The brisket was so tender and juicy. The sauce i used ( they have 5-6 house made sauces) the sweet and spicy sauce, which paired perfectly. Tiny tiny kick with the nice tangy sweetness. I also tried their ribs, which were just melting in the mouth. read more

BBQ'd Productions - Brisket Burger with corn bread - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

This place is a hidden Gem, OMG the food is amazing I highly recommend ordering the ( chef's special for 2 ) you won't go wrong these guys know how to feed customers. read more

BBQ'd Productions - Chef Special 2 Person - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

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I rarely find myself up this way but did on a random Saturday. Stopped in to watch the Iowa game and have a late lunch/early dinner and drinks. Excellent drink specials. Craft beer pints for 4 bucks. Started with smoked chicken wings with the dry rub. Excellent. I wish mine tasted this good at home when I smoke them. Had a two meat combo (brisket and burnt ends). Both solid. The Mac cheese is awesome. Fresh cut fries awesome. Smaller Place with a large bar but definitely worth the stop. Can't forget - service was outstanding. Super nice servers. read more

We've dined here a number of times over the years, and it's always managed to deliver that satisfying, slow-smoked comfort that keeps regulars coming back. But this latest visit stood out--worthy of a fresh review and renewed praise. Service, which in past visits could occasionally feel uneven, hit all the right notes this time. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, moving with a quiet confidence that set the tone for the evening. It's a small but important improvement that elevated the experience considerably. As for the food--the heart of any smokehouse--the kitchen was clearly in fine form. I opted for both the ribs and smoked turkey, and each showcased why this spot has earned its loyal following. The ribs arrived perfectly glazed, with that balance of bark and tenderness that only comes from skill and patience. The smoked turkey, too often an afterthought at lesser establishments, was moist, flavorful, and subtly infused with smoke--no small feat. Cocktails rounded out the evening, each one thoughtfully mixed and balanced, adding a polished touch to the rustic fare. If there's one shortcoming, it's the setting. The restaurant occupies a strip mall space that, while perfectly functional, lacks the atmosphere its food deserves. The interior and seating are serviceable but uninspired--a missed opportunity to extend the warmth and authenticity of the menu into the design. A bit more "smokehouse soul" in the decor would bring the full experience together. Still, those quibbles fade with the first bite of those ribs. BBQ'd Productions remains one of the best spots around for great smoked meats and hearty, satisfying meals--now with service that finally matches the kitchen's skill. read more

Great bbq and service. Good parking and easy to get to. Big huge cocktails. Great seats and napkins

Great BBQ food and friendly service. Dani is great. Reasonably priced and many options for all pallets. I don't eat ribs often but when I do this is the place. Think Carsons from the 80's. Oh and a great catering option we did so for Thanksgiving and all guests raved about the food. read more

Possibly the BEST pulled pork I've ever had! The only problem? I couldn't decide which sauce to use which means we will have to return soon! We will definitely make that visit earlier in the night so that we don't miss out on the burnt ends! This is most certainly a new family favorite!! read more

First time there and the food was great, service was excellent. Highly recommend, I will be going back.

The service was wonderful. My server was so kind and friendly. Plus, she was patient as I was so indecisive- there's so many options! I went with the burnt end sandwich and a side of Brussels Sprouts. It was delicious, especially with the sauce options. I also got the cheese curds. A must have!! read more

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The food was good- I got a pulled chicken sandwich & sweet potato fries ! Service was great!! Restaurant was clean and comfortable ! read more

BBQ'd Productions - Pulled chicken sandwich & sweet potato fries . - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

Awesome food, good quantity and a super friendly server Maddie Highly. Recommended. By the way, beside the main dishes like rib tips etc., etc.,as far as choice of sides, their baked beans are out of this world. read more

Food and service is awesome. We tried the 3 meat combo and definitely fed our appetite for 2. Dani our bartender was also very friendly. I would definitely come back for food and drinks. read more

I had an all around great experience at this spot! The brisket nachos & assortment of sauces were phenomenal. The server Dani was really helpful & made sure everything was taken care of. I definitely recommend you pass by asap read more

BBQ'd Productions - BBQ Nachos with Brisket - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

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Today I was excited to Try a new restaurant So I tried BBQ'd Productions I ordered a half a slab of ribs and a signature combo with rib tips and brisket sweet potato fries, cornbread cinnamon apples. The brisket was dry and fatty the ribs. The barbecue sauce was horrible. The cornbread was at all. I spent $56.71. The rib tips were overcooked. I've been in the restaurant business my whole life never have. I had such a terrible experience. I will never go back there again.So Disappointed read more

The staff is so very friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is great. The place is spacious and clean. The bar was lacking good options. The food was sub-par and expensive. Brisket was dry and not hefty enough for the $11 price they charge. Brussel sprouts with bacon side had no bacon, no flavor, and they were like rocks. I was really hoping for better! read more

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I went here with my family and it was overall a horrible experience. Walking in we saw a waitress vaping in front and she ended up being our server. She said her name was Kylie and she came off very off putting and rude. The food was very dry and looked old....Not a manager in sight. Overall do not recommend! read more

Awesome night of food and bingo will be back. Danielle was great. I hope that they do more bingo nights.

Food was very delicious and the atmosphere was nice for watching college football games with my friends.

The food tasted good. However my Kansas City brisket had so much fat on it. It was nearly half of each piece. Paying $50 for 2 portions with that much fat is kind of a rip off. I posted a picture with all the fat just from one portion. read more

BBQ'd Productions - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

I feel like the flavor of the ribs has gotten iffy. I was here at lunch time. Half slab with slaw and fries. I feel like the slaw was the best part. Well that and the service. Super friendly and helpful. I don't sauce my ribs as I want to taste the meat and the rub. But the meat was thin and dry. Almosr..shall I say. Tough. The fries were inedible so much salt...maybe they misunderstood crispy to mean "make my mouth feel like a desert" slaw was 5 stars. I'd say a downgrade and not worth the trip I made. read more

Food was delicious. I had smokehouse fries and a signature combo with wings and a half slab of ribs. Server Gianna was amazing! read more

BBQ'd Productions - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

They have very very good food. I've been there a few times so far, I've had the rib tips, shrimp, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. All delicious. I definitely recommend trying this place out if you get a chance to. The owner Chris is awesome so is his staff read more

The bbq nachos with brisket never disappoint! And definitely cannot miss the Tetris tots, they're always perfectly crispy. The porch sipper mule will now be my go to drink here - peach with pineapple juice...umm yes please! Thanks Ashley for being such a ball of sunshine and very attentive. Can't wait to come back read more

BBQ'd Productions - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

We visited BBQ'd Productions for the first time tonight to celebrate our anniversary - everything was delicious! Ashley P was very attentive and offered suggestions for what we should try. I can see us coming back time after time when we're in the mood for bbq! read more

Good atmosphere, great food. The service was outstanding, really inviting and helpful! Would recommend!! read more

BBQ'd Productions - Cole Slaw Pulled Pork Baked Beans Any 2 Items Signature Combo 2 Item Signature Combo Burnt Ends flatbread *the chicago* - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

They bbq was good. I also checked in to get $5 off my meal. No I didn't switch to Geico. read more

BBQ'd Productions - Meat. - New American Near Me - Third Lake, Illinois

Yummy bbq. Generous portions, quick and friendly service. Excellent pulled pork sandwiches.

We had them cater an informal wedding reception. ALL the food was outstanding! We had many compliments on the food. We had ribs, also brisket and smoked chicken for sandwiches. All absolutely delicious. the baked beans, coleslaw and "street corn" were fantastic! And really reasonably priced. We had about 60 people and EVERYONE was completely satisfied. read more