food was very good, whole group felt a little robbed for the portion sizes though, $36 for the…read moreposted picture, friend got 3 skinny ribs and a large slice of cornbread for $25. The Star seems to be the sides, which, while still quite expensive, are all very filling and come in similar or more weight than the meats. Service was nice and ambiance was great, but not nearly enough to make up for the expected quantity.

BABY WHEN I TELL YOU THIS RIGHT HEREEE!!!! This was the best barbecue I've had in years. I thought…read moreMr.Tendernism was in the back grilling. TOO GOOD. We ordered the brisket, baked beans , and ribs. The brisket was juicy and tender. It was delicious!!!! I do wish it was more hot temperature wise. The brisket got cold quick. The ribs were my favorite! I wish we got three orders of them. They were perfectly tender filled with flavor. The char on them had the perfect smoky touch. The baked beans were delicious, they weren't too sweet but they were filled with a slight sweet note that I believe comes from the pork bits in it. So good! We enjoyed our food with the spicy barbecue sauce. I highly recommend that barbecue sauce! Total we spent for all that was around $55. To drink I had the bourbon sweet tea. The bartender was a bit rude. I feel like my drink could've been made with more love but it did the job. My drink costed about $17 I will be coming here again. There was ample enough seating. It's beautiful coming here at night. From the scenery inside you'll feel like you're in a movie. This experience fully blew my mind.

Smoque bbq brings the best of bricket, pulled pork and sausage…read more Plenty of seating because you can combine small tables together or separate them. The large menu sign was easy to see and discern what to order. I got pulled pork, brisket, sausage, fries, and corn bread. No play by play needed. Each item was excellent in its own right. My favorite was the brisket and sausage. Brisket packs flavor upon flavor. Sausage was smokey, peppery, but not too spicy. Definitely a place to check out to fulfill your bbq needs in Chicago!

Our group came here after EmotionAir (which we highly recommend)…read more Ordered the pork sandwiches and ribs. Three sauce options including Memphis and Carolina style. Everything was tender. Fair price for portions. Coleslaw was on point. Beans solid but fair warning a little spicy.

GLUTEN FREE SAFE!! WOW. EAT HERE. 100% EAT HERE! We came for dinner. 3 of us shared the "Taste of…read moreDaddy" and it was absolutely amazing! Our server Daniela was sooooo sweet, and so knowledgeable, about the gluten free options, of which there are MANY. She just has the kindest energy. We are gf due to Celiac, so we have to be very careful, and Daniela knew her stuff!! She guided us thru the order process, and answered every question with patience and kindness, which we really appreciated. Some servers can be SO RUDE when you are dealing with true allergies, and she was so wonderful to us! The vibe is amazing. Great Playlist, super comfy booths. A really nice environment for sure! The food was absolutely AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Not one bad comment to make! We are going to comeback, and bring the rest of the family! We are super excited to return! Thank you for the amazing experience Smoke Daddy and wonderful Daniela! We appreciate you!

I felt that Donna might be trying to get me some good Q after the burnt ends debacle in Vegas last…read moreweekend, but she says she wasn't. Anyhoo, I got a rack of baby backs that were a vast improvement. Meaty, tender and moist with a tangy sauce. I only saved the last 4 bones because next day ribs are always a treat. Donna got the 2 meat combo- smoked turkey and brisket with really good beans and ok vinegar based slaw (she prefers mayo based but forgot to ask). The brisket was moist, not too fatty but lacked smokiness. The turkey had the smoke, but was right on the edge of dry. Overall, a solid BBQ joint.

Finally stopped in for lunch. Meat Moot has plenty of seating both chairs and couches. Lounge like…read morevibes for sure. Menu or QR code and go up to front to place your order. We went with 1 lb beef ribs and 1 lb brisket both smoked. They have grilled options as well. You also get around 8 sauces and 8 sides too! Great service. Waitress was very descriptive with telling us what everything was from the sauces to the sides. When we got the proteins it was game on. The bone came right off the meat and probably was the most tender rib I've had in quite some time. The brisket had a great smoke flavor profile to go along with the crispy outer skin. Well seasoned just wish there wasn't that much seasoning on top of everything. All the sauces had their own unique taste. The sides were fresh and delicious too. We had so much left we took a ton home. Need to try the lamb next time

This location is just as good as the Michigan one. The family style with unlimited sides and high…read morequality meat is always a very fun experience. The service here was friendly and the vibe was chill. Definitely a great spot for a group of 4-8.

We had been craving some seriously good BBQ and kept hearing the same thing: You have to try…read moreWilma's. I'm glad we listened! First off, this place is enormous. It's the perfect spot for a large group, a fantasy football draft, game day, or any sports-watching event. The television screens are massive--there's virtually no chance of missing a play. Our server was fantastic. Friendly, relaxed, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. I also loved that she had a little robot assistant helping deliver food. It struck the perfect balance between technology and hospitality without losing the human touch. She guided us through both the menu and bar selections, and from there everything just kept getting better. The first thing we tried was the Soul Roll, and wow. Imagine all your favorite comfort foods wrapped inside an egg roll and fried to perfection. Brisket, mac and cheese, greens, and yams--all bundled together and served with a sweet yam syrup dipping sauce. It sounds outrageous because it is... in the best possible way. The ribs were tender and practically fell off the bone. The links brought just the right amount of spice. The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and delicious. The greens and yams were flavorful, and the baked beans? Absolutely magical. As for the bar, it was a mixed experience. I ordered a lemon drop and was told they don't sugar the rim because it creates a mess on the floor. Personally, a lemon drop without a sugar rim feels a little incomplete. However, the bartender did earn some points back by serving it in a highball glass instead of one of their smaller martini glasses, explaining that we'd actually get more of the cocktail that way. Fair enough--I can appreciate that kind of honesty. If you're visiting Chicago and looking for great BBQ, put Wilma's on your list. Come hungry.

I really wanted to enjoy my visit to Wilma's BBQ in downtown Chicago, but unfortunately, it fell…read morewell short of my expectations. My party of four visited for Sunday brunch, and the restaurant was basically empty when we arrived. The escalator also wasn't working, which wasn't the best first impression. We ordered fried wings, rib tips, and drinks, but our food didn't come out together. For a table of four, it's disappointing when everyone isn't served at the same time. The biggest disappointment was the lemon drop martinis. After one sip, they were far too tart and overly citrusy for our taste. The glasses were still nearly full, so we politely asked if they could be remade or exchanged for a different cocktail. We were told that all alcohol sales are final. While I understand restaurants have policies, I was surprised there wasn't any willingness to accommodate us, especially since we had barely touched the drinks and simply wanted a different cocktail. As for the food, the fried wings lacked seasoning, and the rib tips were rubbery and didn't have much flavor. Being from Texas, I enjoy BBQ where the meat stands on its own, so I asked for the BBQ sauce on the side. Unfortunately, even with the sauce, the rib tips didn't have the quality or flavor I was expecting. The staff was polite, but the food quality, drink experience, and overall execution didn't live up to the reputation I was hoping for. I hope management takes this feedback as an opportunity to improve because the restaurant has potential.

John and Nicci are always professional and knowledgeable. The best quality meat and at a price…read morethat is more than fair.

The ambience is great. Casual and inviting. They have lots of cuts of meat to choose from. Choice…read moreand Prime to purchase to take home. I tried their two meat platter, ribs and brisket with a side of coleslaw and tater tot's. The ribs were good, very tasty. The brisket was really good. Both had a nice smoky flavor. The tater tots were delicious. I didn't care for the coleslaw. It was bland. Overall a great place for ribs and brisket.

We had dinner on a Sunday, which was great because the restaurant was a bit slow, we had a ton of…read morespace, and food came quickly. Also helps that kids under a certain age eat free Sunday evenings! We got a couple meats - brisket and pulled pork - in addition to a couple sides. Brisket - good but not great; flavoring should've bene stronger but perfectly cooked. Pulled Pork - really good, ton of flavor, well seasoned, rich, delicious, maybe a tad on the fatty side, but would definitely get again Brussels - really liked these too Mac - loved the baked-on cheese; my daughter loved this Red Beans n Rice - could've had a little more sausage but still decent Cornbread - just ok as cornbread, but with the seasoned butter it became quite good. Sauces - the red sauce was especially delicious and put it on all the food Love how spacious it is; would definitely return!

Not bad, was pretty quiet when we went. We tried: - Garbage…read morePlate - Smoked Brisket Platter - Fried Green Tomatoes I was a big fan of the fried greens tomatoes. Never tried them before but they were sweet, sour, savory, and ultimately delicious. The smoked brisket was pretty good too, but honestly the appetizer filled me up so I didn't even need the sides with the brisket.

Both my husband and I came in here with high hopes after getting off my doc's appointment. My…read morehusband looooves barbecue so he was pretty excited to try. With me, I don't really gravitate towards it, but I'm willing to try anything once. Unfortunately when it came to the actual food itself, it was pretty disappointing. My husband's food was cold including the Mac n' Cheese. He didn't really enjoy it much. With my food which is the Loaded Fries, it was warm, but I thought it was ok. Coleslaw wasn't bad though. Now for pricing, considering most of the food was cold and my Loaded Fries only had a few fix-ins...if I'm being frank is a bit pricey. Which is surprising since we see a good amount of the chefs in the establishment making fresh batches of food. Overall, would we come back here? Maybe.

A business owner once said, if you provide a good service, your customer will tell a few people. If…read moreyou provide poor service, they will tell everyone. Welp, let me tell you...There are several bbq joints in the Chicagoland area, so what sets apart the good from the mediocre is having great customer service. I recently ordered from Lexington and had multiple aspects of my experience go south. Only to be told, "have grace" for THEIR mishaps. No attempt to make the customer "whole" or repair the damage. It was suggested by a friend that I should speak to the owner. However it was the owner who provided the poor customer service. I told all of my coworkers to go support this business and now I have to backtrack and tell them otherwise.

In Chicago and search on Yelp lead us to Holy Smoques. Local neighborhood hole in the wall kind of…read moreplace. I ordered a turkey sandwich and fresh cut fries. The Turkey was very good. Not dried out like a lot of bbq places seem to do. I don't do bbq sauce so the meat has got to be good on its own. The fries were good with some sort of seasoning on them. Husband got a pulled pork sandwich and Mac n cheese. The pulled pork was very good again not dry. He ate his with the sweet bbq. The Mac n cheese was also pretty good. If this were local I'd see us eating here again.

The portion sizes are good and fairly priced as well. I got the pork shoulder sandwich with…read morecoleslaw on it and a side of fries and a slice of the pound cake. Things were seasoned well, but a little on the dry side for me. They have additional BBQ sauces at all the tables of all kinds which made it better. I went in for a late lunch and was greeted right away and got my order out fairly quickly. I do recommend this spot to those around the area or big BBQ fans.

While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G