We got the poutine with pulled pork- crispy fries, tender pork, cheese curds, gravy. It was good…read moreand a huge portion, a little bit too salty. We also tried: -Brisket- great! So tender -Pulled pork- great! Loved the peach bbq sauce -Mac n cheese- a little bland but made for a great leftover bowl the next day with bbq pork on top -Tater tot casserole- our favorite side! It's just so good. -Elote- good, little bit of a kick -Cornbread- epic!

A delicious experience with some high quality bbq. It's really hard to find good bbq that can be…read morecompared to the south. This was the closest tasting bbq than anything else in the area. They also have poutine which was a pleasant surprise and really delicious with the chicken. The servers at the counter answered our questions quickly and were very informative on each meat type. Everything tasted great and our cocktails were also extremely fresh/flavorful as well.

Consistently sweet employees, fun decor, the best barbecue in the area!! We love their…read morebourbon-focused events & frequently patronize their liquor sales to find new things to try. The best place to bring out-of-town family & friends

The South Moon is a casual room packed with vintage and antique toys of all things. So many joints…read moredecorate their rooms with antique junk-it's a simple theme that almost always works. TOYS, as a theme catches your eye and your fancy, and provides a sense of comfort, really. If you're of a certain age, you HAD some of these pieces when you were a kid. I certainly did. But what links Toys, Bourbon and BBQ, I have no idea. Perhaps if you hit some fine pre-prandial herb it might make sense. I can remember that state of mind from my hippie days, and I think I may be on to something. The Q here is superb, at prices that will make you clean your glasses to make sure you saw it correctly. The perfectly-seasoned rib rack is HUGE (see photo below), with the right amount (and right flavor) of smoke. The pulled pork and brisket is the same quality. The sauces taste home-made and if you like it HOT, the ghost-pepper variety will not disappoint. Someone in this kitchen knows what they are doing. There are a few miscues (not enough to put me off my feed, but I report it all nonetheless): The Slaw is a little underseasoned. Hit it with some salt and it's great. The vaunted "spicy potato salad" isn't exactly a "must-have", I'd stick with the regular "mustard-style" tater-salad. There's a pulled Chicken which I haven't tried yet, but there isn't a bone-in BBQ chix option. I'll bet they'd knock it out of the park if there was one. And then there's the bar. A heroic variety of Bourbons, and the guy who curates the collection (I think his name is Phil) really knows his stuff inside and out, even if he looks more like a farmhand than a Bourbon Sommelier. They also have a smashing selection of Irish Whiskies. Note Bene: Make sure you have a designated driver. Trust me. In and amongst the toys, all this great booze is offered for sale. They also have a variety of THC-infused beverages on the menu. With this excellent Q, the mind boggles. Plus...toys. As far as Circuses, the service is homey and efficient, with sports on the TV, and picnic tables as a seating choice. A fine feed indeed, and it doesn't do that bad of damage to your pocketbook. We've always wanted to find a place that was in the same league as the Q joints found in the South, and I think we hit on a winner here. Worth the drive, that's for sure. Epilogue: Here's the wicked pissah: For a while, South Moon was open not more than a mile from Stately Breakwind Manor, here in the far southwest Chicago Burbs; in a building that until recently never had a winner in it. We didn't go 'cos we didn't like the building (idiots,we). If you take a look through Yelp for this region most every Q stop is compared to South Moon-believe them.

Our server Jaden was less than attentive and details of the order were definitely forgotten…read more Forgot to bring one beverage with the first round and then took 20 minutes before she finally came back to check on us and the loaded fries didn't have the pork that was requested. On the good side: all the bbq we ordered tasted great and back to what we remembered. The atmosphere was great, however it was really hard to have any kind of conversation with the people we were with. The band was good last night but way to loud, they could have turned it down just a bit. I was starting to lose my voice by the time we left.

The atmosphere is so much fun here! The owners treat everyone like family and they have events and…read morebands here all the time! I come on specific nights just for the bartenders, especially Hailee, a total sweetheart who makes the best drinks, like the Sour Piggy. They also have pop up kitchens in the winter that are absolutely amazing! Come check it out, you won't regret it.

I highly recommend Chick fry. They have a limited menu but so far everything has been delicious…read more The spicy zinger sandwich comes with seasoned fries, and was the perfect level of spicy for me being a medium spice level gal. The chicken tenders were delicious according to hubs. The owner was very kind, and even gave us a complimentary can of pop. We'll be back to try the other items soon.

The food was very good, had the 10 pc spicy. We actually forgot to use the sauce initially…read more Customer service was great and helped us decide. Cute little are to eat as well, but we took ours home. Will be back!

This is THE place to be at Aurora's food truck festival! The line was long but worth it. It took us…read moreabout 30 minutes to get to the truck but once we ordered our food was ready almost right away! I had the mac and cheese bowl with brisket which was delicious. It is deceivingly small at first but it ended up being just the perfect portion (and a very reasonable price). My boyfriend got the Memphis sandwich and burnt ends which he really enjoyed. We also tried some of their "strawberry pickles" which were actually pretty good - super hard to describe so you'll just have to try them for yourself!

They have a nice combo bowl of appetizers with brisket on top, can't beat that ULTRA BBQ combo!…read moreGood stuff. I had it at a concert at the Aurora river walk area. I can dance if I want to!

Rib Fest Review: Hell's Kitchen BBQ - 4.5/5 Stars…read more I recently attended Rib Fest in Chicago and made it my mission to sample barbecue from several vendors, including Robinson's, Texas Roadhouse, and others. One stop that truly stood out was Hell's Kitchen BBQ. The first thing I noticed wasn't the food--it was the energy. The team at the booth was welcoming, enthusiastic, and clearly proud of what they were serving. Their presentation was also impressive. Unlike many of the other vendors, they displayed exactly what customers would be getting, including portion sizes and plated examples. As a customer, I appreciated that level of transparency. I ordered the rib tips and fries because I had already purchased ribs from another vendor and wanted to compare different offerings. While I was waiting for my food, I struck up a conversation with the owner. When he learned I had ordered the rib tips, he smiled and said, "The tips are great, but you should have tried the ribs." When I explained that I was trying food from multiple vendors, he graciously offered me a sample. What impressed me wasn't just the sample--it was the generosity behind it. The portion he gave me was anything but small. Afterward, I tried both the rib tips and the ribs. The rib tips were outstanding. Tender, flavorful, and seasoned so well that they didn't need sauce. Every bite was packed with flavor. The ribs were equally impressive. Smoky, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The sauce had a little kick to it--something spice lovers will probably enjoy. While I personally prefer less heat, the spice wasn't overpowering and complemented the smoky flavor well. The fact that the ribs came fresh off the grill made the flavors even more intense. The fries were standard fries--good, but the star of the show was definitely the barbecue. What ultimately elevated this experience was the customer service. The owner was kind, approachable, and genuinely passionate about his product. That level of hospitality leaves a lasting impression. Food: 4.5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Overall Experience: 4.5/5 If you see Hell's Kitchen BBQ at an event or have the opportunity to visit them, I absolutely recommend giving them a try. #RibFest #ChicagoFoodie #BBQReview #SupportSmallBusiness #FoodReview #BlackOwnedBusiness #ChicagoEats #TheSpedWhisper

Tried Hell's BBQ for the first time and overall had a great experience…read more I ordered to-go, but the small dining area looked clean and welcoming. As soon as you walk in, the counter is on the left, and they have a display plate behind glass that gives you a visual idea of what the meals look like--which I thought was a nice touch. They offer a good variety on the menu. I ordered brisket, a smash burger, rib tips, and ribs. The brisket and smash burger were excellent--definitely the highlights of the meal. The rib tips and ribs were good, though the ribs were a little on the dry side. All the meats had great flavor overall. Personally, I wasn't a fan of their BBQ sauce, but that comes down to individual taste. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu--especially since quality BBQ spots are hard to come by in this area.

The food especially the rip tips is bad enough. They do not barbecue their meat on the outside…read moregrill so we're already dealing with baked or boiled ribs so that's worse to make it even worse. I have photos that I will be sharing today what I received $18 for a rip tip dinner mind you they discontinued the cornbread muffin so they placed it with a mini chocolate chip cupcake. I am highly upset. It looks like I just left somebody's backyard. they threw some rip tips watery saucin an aluminum foil, balled it up and gave it to me. And yes, I definitely contact Ruby who is one of the team members I will be expressing my concerns with management Nick tomorrow this is very upsetting. I would never order ripped tips from them again I would rather drive to Chicago Illinois, where I know they barbecue their ribs on a grill.

Fast service and really good prices. The food was delicious but the brisket did not have any Smokey…read moreflavor to it. Everything tasted fresh and the inside was clean. It was empty inside but the workers were prompt and polite. The dessert selection is pretty big and the servings Sizes were worth their price. The food didn't taste greasy and they had a few seats outdoors to enjoy. The interior seats and tables were well loved, the seats were highly worn but still clean.

We've been big fans of South Moon for a long time, so we recently decided to give Half a shot…read more Burgers appear to be their bread and butter here, but I had a chicken sandwich, which hit the spot. They have daily specials and trivia night here, factors that will certainly lure us back in. Cheers.

It's just the Half Moon now (new owners) but it's still a great unpretentious country bar run by…read moreterrific people. But you have GOT to try their Chicago style thin crust pizza. Finding pizza like this 50 miles west of Chicago is really a miracle. Great place, great people, great pizza. (Oh and they have a full menu too.)

Great service: Man was kind, helpful and patient. Delicious food: everything was yummy and…read moreeverything was devoured. Great Ambiance: comfortable and cozy, people were kind. Bathroom is clean, well organized, smells good.

First time here and we will be back! Great food, great and friendly service and had a very generous…read more($) menu for seniors! The selections for non senior menu showed something for everyone. Reasonable prices.

Always a great place to have dinner! This last dinner included a really tasty cream of mushroom…read moresoup! While we were eating we were asked if all was good by the hostess and then another who may have been the manager. It was nice to see the are continually seeking information from their customers. Keep up the good work!

Love the drinks here, very creative cocktails. HUGE fan of the BYO Grilled Cheese, too! We tend…read moreto order out here and then take it to a local beer spot that is easier with kids, and takeout is ready when quoted, and they're great with providing napkins, utensils and extra sauces. In restaurant, I have always had good service, and the vibes are perfect for out-of-town guests to get a taste of the area.