*Honest review* I went here with my family because one of them wanted to try it. Upon walking in to the restaurant I immediately knew it was not going to taste good, I almost walked out (wish I would have). There were two huge red flags that made me think this. 1. It does not smell like a typical BBQ place. Absolutely no smell of smoked meats or any meat on the grill. 2. They show pictures of their meals with pre-packaged bbq sauce on the plate. And anyone who has been to a real bbq place will know they should make their own sauce. I got the beef brisket sandwich and it was the worst tasting brisket I have ever had. You could tell that it was not sliced off of a big chuck of meat after cooking. Instead it was pre sliced and grilled on a flat grill giving it absolutely no smokey bbq flavor. Everything was covered in their bbq sauce to mask the lack of flavor. I feel bad for the repeat customers and the other reviewers of this restaurant because they believe that this is "good BBQ". Save your time and money and go to another restaurant. read more

The patio used to be one of our "go-to" places. We loved just about everything they served. However the last few visits, including today's, have been extremely disappointing. Today we ordered pulled pork sandwiches with fries and onion rings. The pulled pork wasn't really pulled, it was in huge chunks and was tough. There was practically no BBQ sauce at all. The fries were overcooked and tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in quite a while. The best part of the meal were the onion rings. It was a complete waste of $20 some dollars and we will not be back at least to the Bolingbrook location. Haven't tried the other locations so I don't know if this is just the Bolingbrook restaurant going downhill, or if this is indicative of the restaurant as a whole. read more

A great place for a casual dining experience. The crew is always there to help you if you need anything. You order and they bring the food to your table which is super nice. TVs for you sports nuts and a nice patio for the better weather... read more

This is not a bad one, but not a good one either. I had the ribs and they were overly salty. It was like licking a salt mine wall. It was gross read more

The Patio reminds me of Portillo's little brother. The food is good. Great place to have a quick meal with the family. A lot of variety on the menu. The portions are large. The BBQ items are my personal favorite. Overall, it is very good but still not Portillo's. read more

Just went through the drive through to place an order. The girl at the window read off the entire order of the customer in front of me, and thanked them not once, but twice. Then I pulled to the window she said $27.83, she didn't read my order, she didn't greet me, say hello or anything, and then without even making eye contact she pointed and said, pull up to cone A. She damn near dropped my change all over the place. Great food, shit service, shit attitude. read more

If I had to rate this place on a German rating scale, I'd give it a nein. No, that doesn't mean "nine" in English, as in 9 out of 10. It means "no", as in don't go here. Where shall I begin? The good? Ok, the only good thng were the cheese fries and the Italian sausage/Italian beef combo sandwich. Everything else was a pass. It was four of us, so we ordered a lot of food and, unfortunately, had the chance to try and be disappointed by several items. The service was yikes... no, not a good yikes. It was more of a, "yikes, why did I make the terrible decision to pick this place??" My grandfather ordered the submarine sandwich and got the Italian sausage/beef combo sandwich. No one ordered it, but bless his heart he had forgotten what he actually ordered. When he bit into it and said it was good, no one had the heart to tell him it wasn't correct. So, we let that go when the server brought us the 1/2 half of the order. When the fries didn't come with cheese sauce, like we ordered, we were given the 3rd degree for saying so. "No, you didn't order the cheese with the fries. The order says you didn't." We had, in fact, ordered and paid for cheese sauce. (This place is order and pay first, and they bring out your order to the table - using a plastic number card to identify you). Why be a jerk? He was lucky it was my/ my dad's order of fries in question, because if he would have given my grandfther the same hard time it would have taken me 3.2 seconds to come over the table and break the servers arm. There are 3 main things I find wrong with the way this guy approached such a simple situation: 1) Attitude. It was a rude attitude from the moment we said something was missing. You didn't take the order. You're just bringing it out, so why take it so personally if there is a mistake. 2) We are telling you we did... so we did. If you didn't charge us for the cheese, then do so and F*** the hell off. 2) We produced the receipt showing the extra charge for cheese, and he still stared blankly at us. "Oh, I guess you did. I'll let them know." Oh... you guess we did? How about trying, "Oh, I'm sorry I was a complete douche for no reason and any server with half a brain would have asked if everything was correct/anything was missing AND corrected it if it was." No, that was too much to ask from this quote, unquote gentleman. So, is it asking too much from me to visit this place again? Yep. read more

ordered a full slab o' ribs here the other night. good stuff. not the best i've ever had, but pretty darned good. prices are reasonable; expect to spend $12-15 on an entree and some fixins. you go in, order your food, take your number, find a table, and wait for it to come out to you. everything was orderly and clean. the ambiance is good for a "fast food-esque" restaurant. read more

It was okay and that is about as much excitement as I could muster. A colleague of mine had been raving about it for years so when I had a hankering for ribs yesterday, we decided to try out The Patio. First off their chairs are painful unless you are supermodel thin. I got the ribs and chicken combo. The meat of the chicken was decent but the BBQ sauce was just an overly sweet mess without any depth of flavor. The ribs themselves seemed to be missing something, oh yeah any meat. The mashed potatoes were okay but the coleslaw was decent. All in all I doubt I will be back unless the hubby drags me back for some reason. read more

I've been here twice now and both times I had the ribs. There decent, not the best I've had but good. I think the next time I'm going to have to try the chicken. I had the burger at the Darian location, it is was very good. You can't complain about seating here, the place is huge. I like the fact that they have a decent size bar here too. The only draw back about the whole place is they have high ceilings so it is kind of noisy but I can live with that. read more

A family favorite! Not sold on their ribs, but everything else is good. I prefer their burgers and chicken sandwiches. The bbq pretzel burger is one of my favorites along with the patty melt. Their roasted chicken entree (plain or bbq) are awesome. The soups and chili are a must have prior to indulging on the main course. And their salads are prepared well. I once had their salmon and was impressed. Anything you order will surely satisfy your appetite. Lastly, don't forget your free mini serving ice cream cone at the end. I'd been dining at The Patio for years and until recently was made aware of this free item. read more

Pretty good ribs, pretty good pulled pork and other options but nothing awesome. The sides are so-so. It's good for a quick stop when you're really craving BBQ, but of course there are better places out there. I wasn't impressed last time I was in. The slaw and beans are "meh." I'd pass them up. They carry Pepsi products (not a fan) but refills are free so go at it. read more

I'm a regular here! The food is consistently good, great casual place to grab a quick meal, great for kids! We love to go when we're not feeling like cooking, and we always feel that whatever we order ends up being delicious, with extra to take home. The staff gives excellent service & are well-trained. Definitely a great VALUE for a family! read more

This is a good choice for lunch or dinner. Lunch I usually get soup and salad. They have some real good soup everyday is different. I have had the burgers and it does not matter which one they are good same for the chicken sandwiches. Ribs are what they are known for. They are yummy. It can get busy, phone ahead and your food will be hot and ready when you arrive. They offer a huge dining area which is good for all. Good service, good food and reasonable prices. read more

So I really had a taste for some BBQ but didn't want to drive to the city. I heard about this place. They even have a drive thru. Now I was skeptical about getting ribs through a drive thru. Turns out.... They were DELICIOUS. Came right off the bone. I will definitely try the tips next time. The menu size is great as well. I will check out the inside of the place next time. So far... I'm happy and will return. Oh yeah ... I almost forgot. For this to be a BBQ place the wait time in the drive through was nothing at all. Very quick service. read more

Can't believe The Patio has changed they're ribs?! I have been eating at they're locations for many years and always loved the food, service and cleanliness. I would have given 4 stars, but.... stopped in the other day with my son and we were really disappointed! The ribs we actually chewy and tough. They used to come right off the bone. This was around 11:45 am also, so not like an off hour. Sounding picky now but the usually large baked potato was half the size. I will now think twice about returning, at least for ribs. I have really loved the food in the past. read more

I always get the Fajita Pita. It's always fresh and hot. The Patio has good and some iffy times. I would recommend dining in instead of going through the drive thru. You are most certain to get fresh food when you dine in. I got bad or old fries one time because I think they were trying to get me out the drive thru. Otherwise most times it's pretty good food. The pricing is pretty average for the type of food they have. There isn't a one-type of food here. You can get burgers, ribs, fajitas and chicken halves. Good barbecue sauce although it's a little thin for my liking. read more

This review is simply based on the ribs! Fantastic! Also they have a drive thru and are fairly priced. Best ribs in the burbs hands down!

The good and the bad. While this place is always clean and neat, the food quality and the COST is way out of hand. I've always thought the food was just, ok (nothing more). It's the cost that has started to push me away. My family of 2 adults and 2 kids can't get out of there for less than $45. That's quite a lot for a fast food place meal for four that's only average at best. Mixed reviews at best. read more

I've noticed that depending on the time of day you go to eat determines the quality of the food you get. If you go at peak lunch or dinner hours the food is usually hot and fresh. Any other time it is cold or dried out. That is very disappointing when you are paying $12-$15 per person for a meal. The food is of high quality and delicious if you can catch the right time of day. read more

Best BBQ in Chicagoland area - hands down. Have had the brisket, pulled pork sandwich and the ribs and they are all outstanding. Like the atmosphere of the place too. Reasonably priced since they heap your plate with everything you order. Excellent, excellent BBQ. read more

Visited this location 40 minutes before close. Big mistake. Ordered a chili cheese dog. What a disappointment. Bun was as stiff as a piece of cardboard and dog was missing the cheese. Santa Fe nachos sucked. read more

I have always had a good experience here. The orders are always accurate, there are a lot of good choices and the food quality is great

We have enjoyed this establishment a few times in the past as a family but tonight I am so mad. We always get my daughter the chicken fingers and fries. To note- my daughter has a severe peanut allergy. We ask EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. if the chicken fingers are peanut free and safe for our daughter to eat. We have been told that they are safe. Tonight, my husband picked up food and said what we always do : My daughter has a severe peanut allergy. I need to make sure that nothing has changed and the food is still peanut free, correct? He was told that nothing had changed and it was still peanut free. My daughter got nervous for some reason tonight and asked me to call and speak with the manager. I did and he proceeded to tell me that the food is cross contaminated with an allergen that could literally kill her. The staff obviously doesn't know what the heck is going on in their restaurant. I don't think we will be eating there ever again. read more

I've been going to the patio in Tinley park since they were in the old lum's building. Glad they are out here in Bolingbrook. I can't say enough about the entire menu. Top to bottom winners. You can keep panera. The patio is My go to place for soup. read more

I ordered the beer battered cod with fires and the food was over cooked and disgustingly greasy. I don't know how you can mess up something as simple as fries but they were disgusting too. It tasted like someone took them out the fridge and put them in the microwave. The pulled pork was tender and the bread was good. One of the staff members who brought our food was rude, I asked for more sauce and he literally chuckled and never came back. Overall my stomach is bothering me and I feel like I just ate Mc Donald's but just paid 20 dollars for it. I'm filled with nasty food and regret. #NeverComingBack read more

The food is excellent. They have my favorite chicken ever; I could eat it everyday if it wasn't so expensive. What really loses the stars from me is how rude and unpleasant the workers are. I primarily use the drive through at this location and the girl taking my order, doesn't matter when, always sounds pissed off, like I interrupted her (the order takers are almost always female). I don't know if they are stressed out, underpaid or overworked, but it never fails. I feel like I have to apologize to them for ordering. It doesn't hurt to smile and say thank you. read more

I like Patio, but sometime they serve you with a recycle food. I ordered a fried mushrooms, and uaually you can't eat it right away, but this ine is burnt but it's cold inside. How ia that possible. This the second time, the last one was the ribs and it taste like from yesterday and was just heated up in the grill. read more

I compare all bbq ribs to these...no one can come close. Bbq chicken is excellent also.

This is a great place to go if you want to go to a restaurant without having to tip. I really liked the pulled pork. I also like that they have some wine and beer to choose from. I wish I would have known about this place before....it is a nice alternative to all the chain restaurants in Bolingbrook. read more

I ordered the lemon salmon. The cashier didn't seem to know a lot about the menu. The food was okay and about what I'd expect for a place like this. read more

Very good restaurant. Overall this restaurant is a step up from Applebees and Chili's, but a lot lower than let's say a formal wait service restaurant. The restaurant is very clean and the service is very efficient. You order at a cashier stand and you are given a number. Bussers then bring your food in a timely manner. The menu gives a lot of choices, so don't think this is just a BBQ restaurant. They have great salads, sandwiches, and side items. I wish the sauce was a little hotter, but hey, what can you say. Give this place a shot, it's really good. read more

The patio is a great casual place to eat as long as you don't mind cafeteria style food. The restaurant is huge and open with a ton of indoor plants which even in the dead of winter make the place feel springy. There is never a lack of seating, and they have tv's all over the place so you'll never lack a view of the game. Their menu is extensive, however it's mostly cafeteria style food. I've heard the ribs are good though I've never had them myself. Personally my favorite thing on the menu is the Italian Sausage. They also serve wine and beer and at VERY reasonable prices I might add. It's also a great place to come with the kids or in a group because of their ample seating and their large menu selection. Finally the staff is always cordial and helpful. read more

I tried the Patio for the first time over the weekend and I have to say I really enjoyed it. If you've never been, it's one of those places where you order at the counter, get a number and wait impatiently at the table for your food to arrive. I just got a cheeseburger and an order of fries, so I can't speak about the quality of the BBQ items yet. The burger was good, but the bun was a little too big for the burger, I guess I should have gotten a double. Fries were very good, reminded me a little of old Wendy's fries, before they ruined them. Prices are more than a typical fast food place, but the food is higher quality. I would put the pricing and quality on par with 5 Guys or a place like that. Good food, good value, will be back. read more

I am a patio fan and this is our 3rd location we have been too. Last night I took my parents and they tried the beef brisket. Unfortunately it wasn't very good. However the saving grace was I shared this with the manager who shared the cut of beef was made incorrectly, hence it was tough and chewy. He then gracefully exchanged their beef brisket for an Italian beef. The rest of us enjoyed our Patty melt, ribs and spaghetti. Still plan to go back and appreciated the customer service to assist with the situation. read more

I guess cost is relative to the person spending the money. I didn't mind spending money at this restaurant. The ribs were average, but the chicken wings were top shelf. read more

Honestly I was so excited to eat here but the food was sub par. I have had better ribs and chicken from hole in the wall places. Ribs had hardly any meat on it..tough and didn't fall of the bone. The roasted chicken was one of those chickens Oprah did a segment on ... Where they induce them to get fat quickly. The chicken was full of fat and hardly and meat. Not good at all for the food! read more

One of my favorites with a huge menu to satisfy anyones cravings.BBQ beef, pulled pork, chicken, fish, chili, soup, salads, etc. My aunt loves BBQ, and ordered the 1/2 slab. She finished licking the bones clean. I am vegetarian and had the Cod Fish Sandwich, with lettuce, tomato, cheese and special sauce. Casual dining, family setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. We enjoyed our lunch with Stella Artois. Many selections of beer and wine. Counter ordering, and then brought to your table. Favorite of ours. read more

BBQ sauce is the best ever. Pulled pork us good but ask for the sauce on the side it you get a drowned Piggie. Salads are fresh. Good grilled veggies. read more

They used to be better, every time you get a carry out, you have to come back for something they messed up. Food is good, never great