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    Chicago Williams BBQ

    3.4 (170 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Complementary corn chowder when you enter - SO tasty!
    Bri G.

    Phenomenal. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were the best I've experienced after a week in Germany. The staff were super friendly and welcoming (and spoke great English). The food was simply excellent. The frozen margaritas - wow. The smoked turkey sandwich was out of this world. My husband praised the brisket which means a lot coming from someone born and raised in Texas. We will go back before we leave Germany, no doubt!

    Kold W.

    This place gives Chiiraq A Bad Name. Why would Some ordinary looking Below Ordinary tasting BBQ Joint Smell Not of Fire or Smoke? Because where there Is no Smoke there is No Fire. To be fourth in Europe Says how low the standards Are here. Shocking was The price quantity and Quality. The Wack n Cheese... I have to take a moment Before I continue. Have they EVER tasted Mac n Cheese. Well actually Baked macaroni and cheese WITH LIGHT BREADCRUMB TOPPING? Apparently not. This dry over baked over Breaded tasteless concoction Had my relatives laughing Or Crying in the afterlife. I've had better from a box. The pulled pork stringy Tasteless Tough & dry. Ruined further by kimchi Jalapeños on top. Why? The Ribs had no Grill flavor, Because it hadn't been Smoked or Grilled. What baffled me was The Brisket. Tender Tasty And for the very little I Got quite good. 5 slices For 2. And I ate one before The 'meal' to find 1/3 of it To be fat. My 'Friends' in The 'Chi' don't look kindly On their city being disrespected. You might want to be Cleveland Williams. or Kalamazoo Williams. p.s. 45 euro later I'm still Craving BBQ.

    The bar, the place where you are welcomed and the concept is explained.
    Gabriël V.

    This American BBQ meat joint has a small menu, but the variety should be enough to please any meat lover. We went with a two person meat platter (~600 gr. of meat!!). Our pick enabled us to select three meat items from the menu: bbq ribs, sausage, home made beef brisket, pulled BBQ pork and BBQ chicken. We went for the latter three + cole slaw for a side dish (included). The pulled pork and chicken were simply amazing. Tender, juicy and tasty. The home made beef brisket is a good start , but there is room for improvement on the flavor (stronger dry-rub or more salt and acidity maybe?). The dishes came with two sorts of BBQ sauce, spicy and non-spicy. Both good! I would rate the food four stars as it isn't perfect but pretty darn good. It's the total experience that makes me rate it with an fifth. The service is fast and friendly, and you are welcomed with an appetizer. Although located in Mitte, this restaurant isn't pricey at all. You could easily settle for under €18 each. In our case that included the two person meat platter, a 0,5L bio hefe weiss beer and a Moscow Mule cocktail. PS: without drinks you could even settle for under ~€13.

    Tray for 2 people - ribs, chicken, pulled pork. 25 euro! Come with one big side.
    Nikita H.

    Chicago Williams is a true BBQ-gem in Berlin. They serve kickass meats and super sideorders. You'll get value for money if you order the trays! There's def enough food for 2 VERY hungry people if you chose a tray for 2 e.g. We got three kinds of meat (Pulled pork, ribs and chicken) and a large sideorder of our choice. We also ordered a mac'n'cheese which we came to realize was def too much food - we couldn't eat any of the pulled pork and decided to bring it home instead. Their drinks are good and strong and they have a large(!!!) selection of beers! The service is splendid and the owner is always up for a chit chat about meat, beer or anything else really. Oh, and you get a free appetizer before you order - we got a great corn chowder :)

    Platter for three (ribs, pulled pork, pastrami) and 4 sides (mash&gravy, cole slaw, baked beans, mac'n'cheese)
    Bobby B.

    Stylish place with hipster waiters but not very authentic food for those who have experienced the real American bbq taste... We had a meat platter for three with a couple additional sides. Size and price were appropriate but the meats (ribs, pulled pork & pastrami) were missing the little something that would have made it an authentic US bbq. But still it's a fun atmosphere and definitely a unique place in Berlin! And I guess for a German-American bbq the best it can be!

    Porn Rib Sandwich. Legendary.
    Gi F.

    I love this place! Come here quite often, every time I have a craving for BBQed goods. I love the Porn Rib sandwich. Best Rib sandwich I've ever had. I like their style of serving people. It's not your typical stuck up attitude. I like the fact that they're very down to earth. It's a BBQ joint, for crying out loud, not a posh restaurant.

    Platter for 2
    Imro L.

    Great food and superfriendly service. We had a platter for 2 and were stuffed after. Next time i'm in Berlin i will eat here again , no doubt!

    Meat platter for 2
    Susi L.

    Very nice place. They serve you a nice corn soup as a starter - very good one. And after a long search we might have found our new ,,bbq place" in berlin. We had the plate for two persons and mac&cheese. I loved the smokey taste of the ribs and the chicken and for sure it was the beste pulled pork I've ever had in berlin.

    That's not a rib, that's a finger.  That might be a rib from an armadillo, but Germany doesn't have armadillos.

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    Excellent BBQ and sides. Looking forward to coming here more.

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    The meat platter is huge, for €25 you get to choose 3 types of meat and 1 side, real American style.

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    Big Stuff Smoked BBQ - BBQ combo with pork belly, beef brisket and beef rib

    Big Stuff Smoked BBQ

    4.3(37 reviews)
    4.2 kmKreuzberg
    €€

    This used to be my 'Go To' BBQ in Berlin but after my…read moreRecent visit it seems 'different' and not in the best way. The choice was limited to 2 meats and it was 12.30 During a non existent rush Lunch hour. It used to be Lined with excited eaters, Now it's virtually empty. I'm not a fan of pork belly So I was left with underwhelming Dry Pulled but not Pulled Pork. And 13 euro for 200 grams. Needless to say this purchase was regrettable. For the same Price or less I have several Viable options to choose from. In the future, this won't be One of them. (

    My friend and I decided to visit the Markthalle Neun to check out her favorite food, New Zealand…read morePies. As we were getting ready to leave, I literally grabbed her arm and yelled, "Wait! I smell smoked meat!" I followed my nose to an oasis of of meaty delight: Big Stuff Smoked BBQ. I swear that tears formed in my eyes as I saw the writing on the glass display: BRISKET. Alas, my tears of joy turned to tears of sorrow, when the guy in front of me got the last delectable-looking piece. Then the tough decision: pulled pork or pork belly? Well, anyone with a brain would choose the crispy fat and juicy flesh of the pork belly... so I chose pulled pork. ;-) While I was waiting for my sandwich to be assembled, I started up a conversation with the owners about the difficulties of finding brisket in Germany. I was quite impressed with their knowledge of brisket versus tri-tip, and the delicate process of cooking brisket hot, then warm for hours. These guys knew their stuff!! After my pork was pulled (by hand), I was asked to choose a sauce. I went with the spicy one, naturally. Most sandwiches come with a variety of veggies: cucumbers, lettuce, etc., but I'm a purist. Meat, sauce and bun, please. Pickles on the side, if you've got 'em. I think my hands actually trembled a bit when I went to take the first bite. The aroma of the smoky sauce and juicy pork were almost overwhelming. The sandwich did not disappoint. I would even go so far as to say it was on par with some of the best barbecue I've had - even from central Texas, the Vaterland of barbecuing excellence. A glass of tart lemonade, garnished with lime, mint and cucumber was a delicious accompaniment to the sandwich. I'm already planning my next visit at the end of September. I'll be there first thing on Thursday morning, guys. Save me a slab of brisket and a bottle of the spicy sauce!!

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    The Bird Barbecue

    2.9(10 reviews)
    2.1 kmPrenzlauer Berg

    well ... knowing and loving the original Bird at the Falkplatz and having looked at the website, we…read morearrived with high expectations that simply weren't met. They only offer one type of cheeseburger on Monday and Mac and Cheese on the side. The burger was very good, don't get me wrong; but if you know the original Bird burgers and there various options and tastes, this burger was just a close second... very good, but simply not what you want, if you are thinking brisket or ribs. The service was good, the place was pretty ... and we will come back and give it a second chance, but they need to be upfront about their offer on Mondays.

    Best brisket I've had outside of Texas! I was really pleased with the quality of meat and the…read moresmoker they have in house. Just chatting with the pit master I could tell he had a lot knowledge about good bbq in Austin and around Texas. Also appreciated the large and ever-changing craft beer selection. Staff was nice- will definitely be back when I get the craving for the taste of home. The only suggestion I have is to improve the sides. The mac and cheese could use some love and would taste much better if it was made from scratch. Also the Mexican street corn came straight from the can, but would be much better if corn cobs could be grilled for a bit on the smoker. But the place hasn't been around too long, hopefully the sides will get better with time!

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    Ushido - Marinated beef skewers

    Ushido

    4.4(58 reviews)
    2.7 kmPrenzlauer Berg
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    We came to Ushido to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and it was an incredible experience from…read morestart to finish! The atmosphere is beautiful and refined, with a very upscale Japanese vibe that makes the whole evening feel special. From the moment we walked in, the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away, and our waiter made the night even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us fantastic recommendations both for which cuts of meat to order and which sake to pair with them. The quality of the food speaks for itself. Every piece of meat was fresh, perfectly prepared, and cooked exactly how we wanted. The sake pairing took it all to another level. If you're looking for a place in Germany that delivers on service, atmosphere, and exceptional food, Ushido should absolutely be on your list. Highly recommend for a date night, birthday, or any special occasion!

    /)/) ( . .) ( づ Never…read moretasted buttery beef like this before. We basically tried everything they had on the menue. Unfortunately they were sold out on the premium wagyu. But everything else was immaculate. Prefer the only salt wagyu then in soy sauce marinated wagyu. Every kind of premium was spelling premium on your tongue. Every beef they offered was tasty. Also tried the pork belly which was also nice marinated so that the pork had this smokey unique taste. For side dishes I recommend you to try the karaage and agedashi. Very very delicious!!! For veggies we only picked the pumpkin. Very nice flavor and matched the beef very very well. Fyi: you should book in advance or reserve a table since it's always full. Parking is very hard. This restaurant is more on the pricier side! They have a special grill which doesn't make any sounds unlike Korean barbecue where you can here it sizzling. That's why you don't really smell that strongly after eating. All in all very nice service, super fresh and high quality beef. Worth going!

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    Blackbeards

    Blackbeards

    3.6(32 reviews)
    3.1 kmPrenzlauer Berg
    €€

    When you walk into a Proper BBQ spot you can…read moreSMELL IT. Every time I think I have located a rib joint in Berlin I am seriously Bummed. The rack of ribs were smoked I don't know when or where. Because there was absolutely NO SMOKE coming out if this Joint. The pulled pork was Mixed with the sauce which Instantly tells you that the Smoke isn't relevant. Germans don't understand That the smoking process Needs no sauce. The sauce is on the side and the meat Is the 'Star' Then let's speak on the ribs, Once again I want the smoke... 'All the Smoke' (shouts to hitters) 'It's NOT About the Sauce, But...it's ABOUT the Sauce. (Shouts to J. Kennedy VPR) p.s.The YouTube advert shows the 'Smoke' and a party I guess I missed. Again.

    Been there yesterday for burgers and found the interior very nice and hip. The staff is quite…read morefriendly and seated us quickly. The selection is decent and offers all expected variety of a BBC shop. I've got the house burger and my gf the veggie burger. The bun was extremely sloppy and the taste of the burger had been pretty low and boring. That being said the actual experience been rather low considering the prices charged. Burgers came without fries and coleslaw which ended up being pretty expensive with 3-4 euros extra per serving. Even the price of a beer with 4,50 is even higher than you would expect in Mitte at top tier locations like entrecôte. Actually great basis for a good shop but price and taste is far lower than what you can get in Berlin on average.

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