Ahhhh fire water I want to like you but you just make it impossible. I have been here 4 times and I must say it has not improved each time I've been there. I will keep this down to one time only. If you order a sandwich with pulled pork and brisket and you have an actual human making it why would you serve it with a boatload of fat? I pretty much had to remove all the beef brisket because it was inedible and absolutely disgusting. The sandwich and the sides were both cold way overpriced with Baby Back Blues down the street that does it hot and fresh every time without serving you a pile of fat. I will definitely not be going back anymore. read more

I used to really like this place. We even ordered for a family party on one occasion. Well, the last two times I had pulled pork, it was not good. One of the times it was loaded with fat and the portion size was very skimpy. I had pulled pork from there prior to this and it was always good. So I thought maybe it was an off night. That happens. Two weeks later, order another pulled pork and it was all this chopped up scrap stuff. I threw away more than I could eat. Waste of money. We were going to order pulled pork for another party coming up because it was so good last year. After two bad experiences in a row, there is no way I am going to pay that much money for an order for 20-25 people and have it turn out like the last two times. This was my favorite BBQ place but not any more. read more

Very good service, place is clean, and I think the food is great. Love their rib tips, and the sauces cannot be beat. In this area right now I'd say they are my number one choice for BBQ. I dont know how they make their cole slaw, but I cant get enough of it. read more

Ribs and chicken were good. Lots of tasty sauces. Friendly GM came by our table to see how we liked everything. We would go back.

A great place for BBQ. All of the sandwiches are winners. They advertise craft beer, but they don't have any yet. Generous portions and great food. read more

Good eats! First off we love BBQ and when you walk in bam! Hit with the smoke! Love it! The guys behind the counter were really nice and friendly. Had the brisket and pork sandwich think it was called the "south sider" brisket was a touch dry but really good flavor and the pulled pork was excellent, beans and Mac and cheese also solid. We'll be back, keep up the great work guys! read more

Great food. The side dishes are delicious. The corn bread is the best sooo moist n sweet. Definitely recommend

Ribs are tuff I feel they were over cooked. Pulled pork was tasty, the brisket was also tuff and bland. Sauce is good but for the price the atmosphere is bland. read more

Firewater BBQ is an amazing fast casual spot with the most delicious pulled pork, ribs and great sides too. I loved the soft bun for the pulled pork, please don't change it. I never eat all of anything and i ate the entire sandwich. It's not fatty, very moist, I love the sweet sauce, I took a jar home. We were looking for a place near my sister's work and I drove here from Elmhurst, quite a drive but so happy that it was so good! I have also been to the one in Lombard and the food is also excellent there. So delicious. I do want to try the chicken, can't wait to go back! read more

My family and I went there for dinner on a weekday. Service was very nice and prompt. We ordered the rib tip plate with Cajun fries and mac and cheese and a southsider with coleslaw and mac and cheese. The rib tips came with the apple bourbon sauce and were very good. The southsider came without sauce so I tried all of them but ultimately decided to go with the apple bourbon. It is initially very sweet, then a slow burn sneaks up on you. Mac and cheese was also very good and a little spicy. We will definitely be going here again! read more

I have been driving by this place for quite some time and finally had the pleasure to stop in last night and have them. I must admit they have great customer service, wonderful food, and a neat environment. I am really happy I took the chance and tried it because now it is one of my new faves. read more

Really good food. The kids loved it too. We had the pulled pork sandwiches, fried pickles, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, ribs and corn bread. Only complaint is I wish we saved room for the peach cobbler bc it looked really good! read more

Finally a decent BBQ place in our area that has enough of a variety of food and sauces to satisfy everyone with us. We had with us the pickiest eater on the planet, whimpy "can't do spicy" me and the two other "if it ain't spicy it ain't good" members of our group. Between us all, we had brisket, pulled pork, ribs, hot sausage, rib tips, mac-n-cheese, fried pickles and coleslaw. There was not one thing that any of us thought could have been improved upon. As far as the facility, it has those high ceilings where things seem louder than they really are. It's an open picnic table/bench seating, self serve fountain drinks, kids running around kind of atmosphere. If you're looking for quiet then perhaps choose to take-out instead of dining in. The staff is super friendly and extremely helpful. We will be returning maybe even as soon as this weekend. read more

Got the worst brisket sandwich I have ever had. More than half the sandwich was fat...some pieces were entirely fat. The meat that was left was mushy. The flavor was absolute crap. I've raved about this place to people even today. Loved their food. Ikd what happened but the meat quality went to crap. The flavor awful. I had to drown it in BBQ sauce just to get thru the sandwich that was left after I got rid of all the fat. The consistency was as if they boiled the brisket instead of smoking it. The friend I talked to today is a master judge and has judged over 100 meat contests in the past 24 years. I raved about their food. It's why we went their tonight and carried out. Aside from this, and a great meal can forgive most anything, the guy who took the order was crazy rude to my wife...acted like a total jerk. I will never be back. I will ensure that everyone knows this experience. Now I gotta go to Wendy's to get a burger. read more

We have been coming here for a while now and every time we visit the food gets better and better. Usual order. RD3 with Mac and beans - full slab with sweet potato fries. DELICIOUS!! And the staff is even better. Keep up the good work ! read more

Best Brisket and Ribs hands down in Illinois, services is top notch esp considering their still on a soft opening. They know their stuff. I am always searching for a goo slab of ribs, theirs is so good it the taste stays in your mouth for days making you want more. I travel 20 minutes on many occasions to eat here when staying in Minooka and always worth the drive. I recommend everyone to give them a try read more

Great BBQ restaurant. my family loves the BBQ sauce the ribs are to die for. Atmosphere is very family friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a reasonably priced good food. read more

It's very difficult to find a good bbq place in this area. I think I might have found it. Love this place. It is expensive, but everything I've tried has been worth it. They also have garlic fries. That's definitely the secret way to my heart !!! read more

One word....fanfreakingtastic! I'm not a huge fan of BBQ and find that when eating it, whether it be ribs or pulled pork, it needs to be doused in sauce. Not the case here! I've had the ribs, pork, and chicken over several trips and each time is just as great as the last. The meat is tender and flavorful. As a side the onion rings are my absolute favorite. I moved out of state but am back one a month. I make sure each month I make a stop in to Firewater. Try it....you will become addicted! read more

I just realized I never reviewed this place, I can't believe I forgot. Seriously the BEST bbq near by. They are always friendly and the orders are always correct. I generally get the pulled pork fries but have also gotten brisket instead of pulled pork. I think u can do pulled chicken too, they are really flexible if you want to change something up. Either way its insane how good it is. The sides aren't half bad either. I really like the baked beans. My boyfriend always gets a grill master burger and raves about it. I've had a piece of his and I totally get it. Everything we have tried from here is just awesome. They have like 5 different bbq sauces to choose from. I didn't like one, I think it was white, but out of 5 that isn't too bad. Lol If you are in the area, at least give it a try. We have yet to be disappointed...and we've been here waaay more than a handful of times. :-) read more

This place is a hit! The food is made to order so it's always hot and the portions are pretty hefty. I work down the street and this is one of my spots that I go to when I'm starving. My favorite meal is the loaded brisket fries, soooooo gooooood read more

The pulled pork is delicious and I love that you can get it in a head of Iceberg with fixins, in a taco, on a bun or just about any other way you might imagine. Some of the crispest sweet potato fries I have come across and quite spectacular in their own right. read more

Sooooo legit! The stack on the meat and those fries are amazing. Its a heavy meal but its totally worth it.

I tried Fire Water a couple times in the past, and was not thrilled, but I saw some recent positive ratings on Yelp. So, I went again today. To be honest, I don't know why all the 3, 4, 5, star ratings. I mean, it was ok, but there are other places out there that I think have BBQ that are just as good or better for the price. The sticky floors and sticky BBQ sauce bottles on the table were kind of a turn off. read more

Coming from a BBQ fanatic, Firewater BBQ has some of the greatest BBQ-type food around! While it may be loud in the dining room at times as well as smoky from the meat cooking, it is definitely worth it! read more

Good food. Generally they have great service. The one time I had an issue it was quickly resolved. They could be a little more generous with the sauce they give out for take out orders. read more

Great BBQ with excellent professional staff! What more can you ask for? I sampled all the different meats and they were all expertly prepared. I'll be back any time I'm in town! read more

This was a great spot to get ribs and brisket and they have their own unique blends of house made bbq sauces that are sure to please anyone!

Just moved to the area from orland park . This place was so welcoming and the food selection is great. The ribs and pulled pork sandwiches are to die for !! read more

Firewater BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Crest Hill, Illinois

Seriously. Stop here and eat. There are a few different sauce choices on the table so you'll find at least one you'll like. Ribs were not a disappointment. Staff was fun and manager was familiar with beer selection. read more

Firewater BBQ - Ribs and 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Crest Hill, Illinois

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Been here a few times. The ribs are fantastic. The pulled pork is great. Loved the potato salad and the coleslaw was ok. ( Well, can't have everything.) Great, ample parking. Nice selection of beer. Topped off with friendly staff. I highly recommend Fire Water BBQ & Brew. read more

Thank you! First thought to cross my mind. I just moved here with my family two weeks ago tomorrow and it was so refreshing to find a BBQ establishment so fast! Cherry on top: Food is the BOMB!!! Price are fair as portions are LARGE!!! This will be my go to BBQ place. When family comes from out of town we will defiantly bring them here. I enjoyed the sauce options displayed at the table so that you can indulge in as much and as many as you desire. I had Rib Tips and Jumbo Wings and they were large. Both meats were smoked to perfection. I also had the potato salad as my side and it was delicious. Keep doing what your doing. I will be trying everything on this menu!!! read more

I went there today, and I will be giving them more buisness and outstanding reputation amongst my friends! I got a lot of food for around $10! Talk about reasonable (Espicially for a college student)! The food was cooked very well and the overall atmosphere of the establishment is very well put-together which you can immediately tell when you step foot in through the door! Lastly, customer service is an absolute 10! The owner was very nice and you can tell he is very concerned about creating and keeping good buisness, as well as customer satisfaction. read more

my husband and I go here whenever we have a craving for BBQ... they give you soooo much food that we always split them in half! We always get the South Sider & Fries smothered w/ cheese, hot sauce and BBQ sauce, topped w/ pulled pork. The sandwiches come w/ no sauce in them as there are several types of BBQ sauce on each table for you to choose! I like the mustard BBQ sauce to go w/ my South Sider. read more

I've been here 4 times and the food is for the most part very good. A little pricy for a serve yourself place. The regular fries are great as is the brisket. However the firebird chicken, which is strips of chicken breast, was dry & tasteless. The firebird chicken is a no go. Everything else that I tried was good. read more

Favorite BBQ place. Their meats are all so smokey and flavorful. The BBQ sauce's are all so good. The corn bread always moist, the baked beans are great! Everything is always fresh. They now serve some beer which is a plus. My least favorite menu item is the Mac and cheese. In my opinion it taste like nacho cheese on macaroni noodles. That I do not recommend. Other than that I highly recommend to try this place. read more

Oh seriously good!!! We got pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, half slab ribs, fries, fried pickles, bread pudding. All of it was superb. Met the owner, too. Smells coming out of the front door are just a preface to what you're about to experience!! We will be back! read more

I love this place. This is as good and authentic as any barbeque joint down south. Try the chicken wings, they are awesome.

O....M.....G!!!! Incredible food! Smoked chicken wings were moist and flavorful. Beef brisket is the best I've ever had. Onion rings in point. Baked beans out of this world. Coleslaw...perfect. Mac n cheese was little spicy for my taste. Small but quality beer selection. The homemade sauces?? They're all so good I had them all. AND you can take a bottle home. Well done!!! read more

Our family loves this place. The food is good, the people are friendly and we don't have to drive far for flavorful barbecue. The price is kind to your wallet and the portions are just right. read more