Stopped here for a quick lunch when I was in the area. Had a hankering for barbecue so I found this place on Yelp. What a great, casual place for good food. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a gentleman behind the counter. He was friendly and very helpful as I was obviously there for the first time. The place has got an Old West theme; probably left over from the 70s or 80s, but that's why I love it more. Plenty of seating inside but I opted to sit outside on the picnic tables out front. I had the brisket sandwich with coleslaw, beans, and a side of fries. There was a fair amount of brisket on the sandwich itself. So much so I was surprised it was very tasty and pretty moist. Could have been a wee bit moister. I wasn't as crazy about the beans but I think that's a matter of taste. Something in the seasoning. That being said, the fries were amazing! I'm not usually really concerned about french fries but every single one of these were crispy and had the perfect amount of salt. I also very much liked the creamy coleslaw. I look forward to coming back and trying the ribs and maybe some Greek specialties. read more

Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ - Worth - Beef Brisket Sandwich, Coleslaw, French Fries and Baked Beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Worth, Illinois

My cousins and I went to Gemato's BBQ on 111th St near Harlem in Worth. We have been there a few times before because the food and service were good. I've had their BBQ ribs and other items in the past, but decided to try their Beef Brisket Sandwich. The sandwich had a fair amount of brisket, and I especially liked how they lightly toasted the roll, similar to an Italian beef roll, nice and chewy. It's counter service, and when your order is ready, they announce your number on your receipt. Gemato's is a good place for families or large parties with plenty of seating. read more

Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ - Worth - Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Worth, Illinois

Food was tasty but it took 30 minutes wait time.Service was tough with a foreign speaker at the cashier position. Too many specials posted all over the place made selection very confusing. Open liquor bottles easily within reach of customers at counter checkout. I'm glad I don't drink anymore. Ambience; Wooden booths and tables.Signs everywhere confusing. read more

I'll be honest here, I use to get Baby Back ribs at Billy Boys on 95th and Ridgeland Avenue. They were delicious. Unfortunately just recently Billy Boys closed. I decided to try Gemato's. I've only had the hamburgers which were delicious at Gemato's but never tried the ribs. OMG, there were delicious! As of yesterday they are my "Go To" for ribs!!!! They are deserving of . Thanks Gemato's for good ribs and friendly staff! read more

I love the BBQ ribs here.I been coming here for years and the food here is so delicious and the service is amazing and Jose makes you feel like you're family here. If you like Bbq ribs this place is a must try and read more

Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ - Worth - Full slab Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Worth, Illinois

This place was actually recommended to me by someone who said that they had some of the best barbecue beef ribs in Chicago. I was so excited to try it that I did not even get any pictures, but trust me the beef ribs are definitely delicious. I also enjoyed the lemon potatoes. I certainly recommend that you give this place a try. I will load photos next time I visit or order from this place. read more

Delicious food! I loved the pulled pork and the mashed potatoes and the ribs were amazing too. The only thing I wish was different was that it was an actual restaurant and not a solely to go place. It just doesn't have a restaurant feel to it. Nice for quick Togo meals though. read more

Was wanting to try Gemato's for quite some time and decided to after the gym. I called in an order for a half slab of beef ribs with corn and a baked potato. The lady said 10 minutes and when I arrived the food was ready to go. Very big indoor scene with plenty of seating along with the front counter you cannot miss! When I got home and opened the container I knew it was going to be good. Sweet and tangy sauce with a nice almost flare style bread to absorb the sauce. You can see by the pic that the meat legit came off the bones. Great smoke flavor. Corn was also very good. Sweet. So glad I stopped here and going to try the brisket next! If you're ever in the Chicago ridge area you need to make a stop in! read more

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Great value Monday and Tuesday for their rib specials. Taste of the ribs and fall off the bone makes this a nice spot to stop. They also have an extensive menu. If you're in the area, give it a try. read more

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Ordered by phone, was told 30 minutes... showed up at pickup time and waited 50 minutes before I received my food. Got home with food and my steak sandwhich was overcooked and barely warm, fries were reheated also. The same fries I saw sitting up there for 10-15 minutes before my order came up. Don't think I will ever be back, way overpriced also!!! read more

I tried the BBQ ribs at Gemato's Wood Pit and they were fantastic. Tender, flavorful, and coated in a sauce that really complements the meat instead of overpowering it. I paired the ribs with the Greek potatoes, which were equally delicious and full of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole visit even better. Gematos is definitely a "gem" worth checking out if you're ever in the area. read more

This is an update to my previous review, I moved out of Worth sometime ago but when I'm back in the area I try and stop for some food. Now I realize that the prices have gone up but that's everywhere; however, Gemato's has kept the quality and proportions the same. This is what I want to find in an eatery. I miss not going to this place once a week like I used to but now it's a real treat for me. Still highly recommended. read more

Good food. Friendly people and an overall nice atmosphere. One of my favorites. Will be going back soon.

We had ribs catered for our Christmas Eve party! They were a big HIT! We love Gemato's ribs anytime. Always so tender and delicious! Glad we could spread the love to some newbie's. And they were ready in time. read more

This might be the worst bbq ever! I haven't had food poisoning in my life until I went there, I found hair in my food the cook is some old hairy man kept giving me weird looks they just kept looking at us, I got to the table and there was sauce on the table got it on my shirt. Would rate them 0/5 stars but I can't. read more

First time there, Had the beef ribs very tasty. Everyone is super friendly. Will be back! read more

To be honest I came here with low expectations and I was right. Clean. Nice place but not the place where u go and leave saying, I can't wait to come back. Ordered the half slab ribs. And the rib tips with link sausage platter. All mediocre. Obviously cooked a few hrs ago. The mashed potatoes tasty but boxed the ribs ok. My friend did not like the sausages. I was really hoping for this place to be great. Shame it is just ok. And to the question will I come back. Not sure. read more

We've been contemplating eating at Gemato's for the past year. I mean, it's a barbecue joint. Who wouldn't want to eat, ribs, brisket, hot links, and the like? The exterior of the restaurant looks very rustic and inviting, despite being nestled in a community with busy traffic. The indoor ambience is perfect for this type of cuisine. The walls are decorated with an old western motif utilizing real artifacts. It was an early Saturday evening, and there wasn't much business at that time. The restaurant was clean, but there was no music. You can hear adjacent tables talking about their private lives. A tip to the owners: get some music piped into that place. For a barbecue joint, it should probably be country and western music, preferably of the old classic variety. This is one of those restaurants where you approach the counter and place your order. Then, they will call out your number and you pick up the food and bring it back to your booth. Personally, I prefer wait service. But, this is how some restaurants do it. When in Rome... I ordered rib tips, hot links, a baked potato, and a Pepsi. All the food was cold. I don't know about you, but I prefer my food to be piping hot. My big potato was wrapped in aluminum foil, and I had to return to the counter to retrieve butter packets. The gentleman pulled the butter out of a freezing cold refrigerator, so the butter was solid. When you apply rock-hard butter on a cold baked potato, the struggle is real. The food was OK, but bland and cold. I also discovered a long black hair in my rib tips, but I didn't say anything about it. The service was great and the workers there were very pleasant, warm, and friendly. My wife ordered fried fish, but it was clearly overcooked, dry, and hard. My daughter ordered a simple hamburger and that one looked fine. I'm leaning towards not returning to this restaurant. It was overall a boring experience and the food wasn't all that great. There was no flare or spice in the dining experience. It wasn't exciting. It didn't wow me. It was about as average as one can get. Meh. It was also expensive for the product we received. Then again, even McDonald's is expensive today, thanks to a wretched economy. If this establishment were to succeed, it will need to serve the food hot, provide a more comforting and upbeat dining experience with the appropriate music, and ensure the little details (like soft butter pats) are provided with baked potatoes. They should also put the beverage machine in the dining room, so customers can get free refills. I noticed that the restaurant was more concerned about costs, than customer satisfaction. For example, napkins were rationed behind the counter, the butter pats were equally rationed, and I'm not sure if we could get free refills. I didn't ask. Again, the service was very good, but management now needs to put their focus on customer satisfaction at the expense of menial costs. read more

I just had my first Gemato's experience. This place is fantastic. Friendly customer service, clean establishment, and the ribs were mouthwatering and fell right off the bone. I didn't hear my number called - no problem, they brought our food to the table. I forgot my coat and they RAN out to the parking lot. I cant believe this little gem has been around this long and I've never heard of it. There are SO MANY items to choose from. I have told a dozen people already, and I definitely plan on coming back !! 10/10 recommend !!! read more

Mini chicken tacos were a snoozer. My daughter professed her disdain for the grilled cheese saying twas soggy. Adding insult to injury I paid $20 for a grilled cheese sandwich & some fried tortilla chips dressed up to be tacos. I was told they were chicken but I swear twas merely a mole versus chicken inside & they had zero flavor even when adding the salsa. I realize I went to a bbq place & ordered a kids item & tacos but I couldn't care less about bbq & nonetheless no food should be misleading nor tasteless. read more

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The best beef bbq ribs they also have great sandwiches I recommend to eat this place

I've been there two locations, and both are good. I normally get the tips, tried the chicken and they are tender and flavorful. The sides are good also. The ambiance is relaxed and colorful. The host or manager who normally greets you when coming in for takeouts is a very welcoming gentleman. read more

Honestly... I didn't want to leave a review because I didn't want this hidden gem found, wanted to keep it ALL to myself BUT had to because the beef ribs and bbq chicken sandwich is to die for!!!! OMG! I deliver mail not far from here and I say a billboard do decided to try them out. I'm happy I did. Restaurant is clean and staff is very friendly. Funniest thing to me is after you pay they say see you tomorrow because they know how excellent their food is.. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great food ,friendly owners! Great service! Just what a Bbq place looks like! Love that they have Sweet Potatoes!

It was the first time my boyfriend and I tried Gematos and we WILL be returning. The food came out so fresh and you could tell with each bite! Loved seeing all the wood in the back of the restaurant. Thats how you know they really do wood fire your food! read more

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Had the brisket sandwich with fries & a lemonade and it was delicious! Sauce is on the sweet side but still great! You order at the counter and pick up there as well. The gentleman taking the order was very helpful! Dining area was very clean and quiet! read more

Hubby and I decided to try Gemato's, so we placed an order online. Hubby got the BBQ rib tips dinner, and I ordered the ribs and chicken combo. Our dinners came with garlic bread. We both chose baked potato and coleslaw. Upon entering, the staff greeted us immediately, and we noticed 2 people sitting in a booth. It was a pleasant surprise to see that the ribs were already cut, as opposed to seeing the slab and pulling the meat apart yourself. The ribs are tender; fall off the bone tender, which is another plus. The barbecue sauce is also delicious. The garlic bread isn't as garlicky, but it was still good, and their coleslaw is good. I didn't eat the chicken yet because I was full, so I will have to update this review once I do. I usually take photos of my food, but because we both were busy today and by the time we placed our order, we were hungry. When we arrived home, we just ate. Update: I am late in posting this but better late than never, right? The chicken is delicious! It was just as tender and flavorful. I think I preferred the chicken over the rib tips. Hubby also liked their coleslaw. We will be back to try other dishes! read more

Don't go there for authentic anything. You definitely will be disappointed. I do not recommend if you are looking at the menu ....don't go hungry. read more

Good to know there's a place in the city/suburbs that has BEEF ribs! Brisket is exceptional and so is their chicken. As a non pork eater finding ribs that aren't pork is almost impossible but I can say Gematos is the place to go. read more

The absolute best restaurant in town the staff is amazing the food is so great I would recommend everyone in the Chicagoland area to visit and try the food and enjoy atmosphere and ambience. Truly a five star establishment. read more

Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ - Worth - Barbecue Beef Brisket dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Worth, Illinois

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Wings were still frozen so they replaced them & still the same thing & didn't even bother to try to give me a refund read more

Gemato's Wood Pit BBQ - Worth - Don't order wings from here half of them were still frozen & they didn't even bother to offer a refund - Barbeque Near Me - Worth, Illinois

The food is of excellent quality, and the customer service is truly fantastic. The meat was especially impressive tender, juicy, and seasoned with just the right amount of flavor. Highly recommend! read more

I had a the full slap of beef ribs. So good. Got two meals out of that! Didn't expect there to be so many options of food. They have everything from bbq (yummy) to chicken soup (yummy) to spanakopita (greasy). Their kids menu options is definitely unreasonable. Not sure why they're price gouging on that. $10 for a corn dog and fries. Lol. We paid it. But never again. Thankful their bbq is on point. That's what I would be back for. Fun setting inside. They tell their story well with all of the decor. It's self service. But everyone inside was pretty friendly. read more

The food is great. Super friendly staff.. consistently very good food.. fun woodsy atmosphere.

Greatest customer service i've ever had. As soon as i walked in the cashier gave me a fist bump and said happy Friday brother, really nice guy. I ordered the ribs mac and mashed potatoes and it came to my table fairly quick. Regardless of how quick it was done, the sides were great, the bbq was amazing, and the ribs were fall off the bone. Super delicious and next time I come to Palos, definitely have to visit again highly recommended if you want your food tasty, quick, and a friendly comforting experience. read more

Food is very fresh made to order The service is ok, the BBQ ambiance is very fitting also the whole building and bathrooms are clean clean read more

Love their BBQ and their Greek chicken- the best of both worlds- ppl are super nice and they have so much to choose from and great specials!

The beef ribs were good not great. The place was very nice with staff excellent. Will try pork ribs next.

Got a half slab. Not much flavor and not much sauce. Was told some of the best around --- have had better ribs at the firehouse Chicken tenders--- so soggy, almost undercooked. Could use a few more minutes in the fryer Mini tacos also not great. Unfortunate Also, today is Memorial Day on a Monday. Normally have ribs on special and decided to take off special just because it's a holiday? Seems a little ridiculous. read more

SO, finally got around to visiting after YEARS of driving by. Used to LOVE this place when it was a Greek restaurant and missed it so maybe that deterred me...Very happy to have tried it. First, the Very Good. The BBQ baked beans are DELISH. The Greek potatoes are excellent. Even the garlic bread (just a roll sliced in half) which didn't look very impressive, tasted much better than it had any right to. And the babyback ribs were delicious, especially the sauce; falling right off the bone, very nice. The Less Good: I ordered the full slab special (Monday/Tuesday.) Seemed like a great deal and usually a full slab of ribs will last me 3 or 4 meals with some sides added; gal on a budget and all. BUT...what I got was not a full slab, but instead, 2 small-end half slabs. That is a HUGE difference in the amount of meat, and these were pretty small ribs to begin with. A full slab should start at the small end and include the entire rack to the large end, so this was a bit of a cheat and I was disappointed in that. Maybe others wouldn't know this, but I'm a former restaurant cook, I know my meats, and really anyone who gets BBQ ribs often might realize this wasn't a full portion. SO...only 2 meals with a little left over. Really glad I didn't pay full price and would hope it was a fluke; I would have been very upset had I paid $22 for a full slab & got this. Also, the web site needs work as far as menu viewing. I'd have ordered some other sides or specials if I'd have seen them but if they were there, it wasn't easy to find them and I didn't want to wait once I got there. Would also be nice to be able to pay over the phone during the pandemic to avoid too much time inside. The seated patrons weren't wearing masks when not eating (which is not nice to the servers or others.) Anyway, that's my story. I'll be back but probably won't order the ribs again. Although they were really yummy. Mmmmmm.....ribs. read more