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.

Again this year great catering…read more Food outstanding, everyone loved your bbq, sides , etc, Great job, great service. Thank you ! Mike Nicholson

I have been a big fan of Sharko's over the year, as I most often have gone to the location on 59…read morenear Plainfield. This is my second time to the location at Downers Grove. I paid $22 for a chopped brisket sandwich with mashed potatoes and a can of pop. This is insane pricing. My sandwich was good, and that's why I give it two stars, but the other thing that really hasn't changed over the years is that their sauces, the barbecue sauces, are lousy. I asked for both sweet and spicy. One was labeled S. And the other was labeled SB. Both were very sweet and the sauce was ready. There was no spice or no alternative taste in any of the barbecue sauce this place was a huge letdown, and I won't be back, especially with that kind of pricey relative to alternatives.

I went to Sharko's for the second time and the food was very good. If you haven't tried it, go…read morecheck it out.

Tried this Sharkos in Glen Ellyn today for lunch with a group of friends. The food was fantastic!…read moreMany of us had the brisket (so tender & flavorful)!) but all other options were also enjoyed. Many sides to choose from & staff were so friendly. Big portions, great food--- we all agreed it was a keeper!

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.

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!

We like our Steak. After too many years as an unrepentant…read moreFoodie chasing the next big thing, and marrying a beautiful, wonderful Woman possessed of a timid palate; I realized I was happiest with a fine Filet Mignon (rare), a starch of some kind and a green something or another to round it out. Wife always has the same order, although her steak is always medium. We've tried so many places, including the posh ones, only to be disappointed time after time. (Al's Steakhouse in Joliet is the outlier--it's proudly old school and always excellent. Find my Yelp about it for more info). LongHorn is a Darden Chain restaurant. Anytime you have "chain" in the long description there's an automatic caveat that kicks in. The hazard is in the fact accountants may be in charge of the Kitchen. Such a situation is pure gourmet repellent. It appears, however, the Darden Bean Counters might have lost the files on Longhorn. At least for this one. 'Cos the Steaks and Sides here are ALWAYS delicious. How many times have we walked out of a Snooty Steakhouse with the words "Longhorn was better" on our lips, having just left the equivalent of a car payment behind. I'm experienced enough of a fresser to know the difference. It seems the fancy joints (more of them than not) have given up on the notion of actually SEASONING their steaks. I've gotten the stink-eye from more than one waiter when I've asked for a salt shaker when there was none on the table. One might say the Filet is the least flavored of all steaks but the tenderest. That's as may be. It's my cut of choice. To prove the point, I'll sometimes swing with the Sirloin or NY Strip. They're always beefy and tasty. The Filet is no fluke. And every once in once in a while, I'll fly with the Lamb Chops if they are in Season. Not quite up to Greek Islands (q.v.) but still damned good! (I ask them to keep the included mint jelly in the kitchen, I don't stand on ceremony.) At Longhorn, Steaks get a dab of what they call "love sauce" before service. They'll give you a ramekin of it for the asking. It's really nawt more than Lemon Butter, but that little kick seems to kick the savory goodness up a notch or 5. I almost NEVER have to hit my Steak with salt at the table, but it doesn't bother me if I have to. It's MY taste. The afore-mentioned Al's in Joliet hit theirs with a quite distinctive seasoning. Always tasty. The Potatoes are always great at Longhorn, as is the bright green Broccoli. In season, the CobCorn has a treatment which renders it close to Mexican street corn, which is always yum. I like a Caesar salad to start, and Longhorn's is a winner. Wife is a ranch aficionado and loves her regular dinner salad with that dressing. The service at this Longhorn has always been top notch, and the Managers are always there if there is a question. From time to time I want a lighter feed and I opt for the Salmon which is as good as the steaks. Since I was a youngster, I've had an occasional fondness for Chopped Steak. The version here is always fine, although I prefer the included Onion/Mushroom topping on the side. We used to go to Outback, but everything just started to taste tired. I thought I heard adding machines in the Kitchen, but I might have been mistaken. No such distraction at Longhorn. I've been to other Longhorns in other cities, and the quality hasn't veered. Someone in charge knows what they are doing and has not allowed anyone to mess with the recipe. Only one gripe. I wish they served a Skirt Steak. Every once in a while I get an urge for one. I'll bet they'd do a great job with it. You can skip the Ribs. Not awful, but there's better places for BBQ. I've never tried the Pork Chop. A big fat solid 5 stars for this great steak Resto that won't shock your wallet. Eat at the Ritzy places if it soothes your ego, but if you're down for a good feed, try Longhorn...

The food is always good here. I would recommend going here. The service is always good too.read more

Best BBQ around! A must try! Especially the Burnt Ends! Owner, John is a very charitable guy to our…read morelocal schools as well!

Can't believe I have never been here before! And I drive past it all the time. Shame on me! Hahah…read more Walked in and was greeted right away and had patiently waited to take our order. Your clothes will definitely smell like bbq after leaving, just FYI. Good thing I left my jacket in the car. Got the 2 meats, 2 sides. Ordered the brisket burnt ends and brisket, with fries and the mac bites. For the sauces we chose the butlers tribute & firebox. I absolutely loved the burnt ends. It had the perfect amount of fatness and meat. The brisket was also good, a little dry but it was good with the sauce. Now that I have finally made it in, I will definitely be coming back again when I crave for some bbq!

L&J is a tiny restaurant that you could easily drive past but it's worth seeking out if you're in…read morethe Plano area. For a BBQ place they have an unusual menu - no brisket, no chicken breasts or thighs and no pulled meat on the main menu. What they do have is several fish and seafood options and their pork rib tips are served with either turkey ribs (turkey chunks?) or chicken sausage, neither of which I've seen before. I think there were just two people working when I was there: one in the kitchen and a sibling of L and J at the register. I was the only dine-in customer and the ambiance is barebones with checkered plastic tablecloths, diner-style chairs and only one printed menu at the register. Several specials were on chalk boards and it was "Soul Food Saturday" but I did not try their collared greens or other specials which did include a half chicken that I wish was on the main menu. The BBQ is solid but one hour away Chicago has nothing to worry about. The meat is tender and flavorful and the chicken sausage was delicious but seasoned with a bit too much rosemary. One disappointment was that the meat came covered in a semi-sweet BBQ sauce and there was none on the table and no option for a mustard, vinegar-based or other sauce, so I hope you're satisfied with exactly what you're given. While I was there I was given a sizable side of their tender pot roast and roasted vegetables. Both were excellent. Overall I think you will be very pleased if not blown away.

The owner not recooking the food. Dress properly, Not showing his underwear. Gross and improper…read more Prices extremely high for this area. Over cooked food.