Food is so delicious ! Love the brisket! Service was…read moreoutstanding ! It is nice & cozy inside & parking was easy! I'm definitely going back soon

I've recently started lifting heavy, and on a Friday night was looking for a high protein…read moreindulgence. La Brasa Roja is a go-to, but my friend wasn't in the mood to share and an entire chicken just for me was not happening. In a search for chicken dishes in the area, I came across Smoque and came to Yelp to get a sense of it. Only to discover my own review, from 14 years ago. I did not remember this place and certainly did not remember coming here, at all. But I figured my 4 star review from the Obama years must certainly be 5 stars for 2026, since restaurants are so inconsistent lately. I was right. The half chicken was smoked *perfectly.* It was fatty and crispy, but it was not doused in oil the way so many restaurants do these days. And even if you remove the skin from your chicken, the flesh itself was tender but firm and flavorful - even the breast. Plus, if you have leftovers, it reheats very well and kept its crispiness and moisture. This time they did have St Louis ribs, of which we bought a sampler. I'm not a pork person these days (I don't digest it well) but I had a bit and it was great. Too bad I forgot about this place relatively close to me. I would have purchased a lot of smoked chicken here over the years. But I look forward to making their chicken a staple of mine. The prices are super competitive, too, especially for the quality.

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.

Service foo an ambiance were great. Would recommend for all meat lovers. Beef ribs fall off the…read morebone and the unlimited sides are awesome!

Fall Off The Bone!…read more We've been here multiple times, it is always a great experience! The staff gave good recommendations each time. The smoked meats are fall off the bone, so tender and delicious! It comes with unlimited sides and sauces. The meat is priced by the pound. You pay one price for everything. One thing annoys me is that there's few tables that they don't clean up after few customers left. Other than that, it is great (when it comes to food and service).

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.

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.

Great find! Will come back the next time I'm in the area. Delicious sandwiches. Would also try…read moretheir takeaway foods.

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.

I have had every iteration of pork ribs known to man! Spare…read moreribs / Baby Back ribs have been on my "Death Row - Last Meal" list since I was 18 years old; and that's a long time. In my day, I've had ribs that were made: Texas style, Thai flavored, Korean cooked, Tuscan, Kansas City, Memphis, St.Louis, Jamaican Jerk, Bourbon and Coffee rubbed, and this list doesn't stop here. Well, tonight I had my first rodeo with North Carolina ribs and man were they delicious. Not only delicious, but they stood out uniquely in very good way! Briny Swine Smokehouse just north of Lincoln Park here in Chicago are making these North Carolina ribs with expertise, experience and mastery. And, "WOW" were they delicious and..... good looking. On top of this "New Find" I (also) got my first taste of a very unusual yet extraordinary Cole slaw made with blue cheese and bacon that I really liked. My baked beans with brisket were also sensational. I was here early, by myself on a Tuesday night. There wasn't much going on, but there were posters everywhere giving a repertoire of events like live music, sports and games on TV, open mic nights. I could see by the size of this restaurant, that they must get a sizable crowd. I know, I'm coming back for a night of live Blues and Blue grass music. I will now consider Briny Swine Smokehouse my 2026 new best find in Chicago to hang out, eat great Q and kickback and watch the shows.

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.