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    The Patio

    3.7 (422 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, American, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Good for kids
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    Lisa N.

    My family eat here for lunch after shopping at Yorktown Mall. The menu is big, there's something for everyone. I like the pulled pork sandwich, hamburger, chicken sandwich, tuna sandwich, salads, sweet potato fries and other food items. The staff is great. There's a lot of seating and parking. I like that it is near the mall.

    Tina M.

    I came to The Patio in Lombard with high expectations. The space is big and bright, surrounded by glass windows. It's casual more of a no-frills diner than a cozy spot but clean and comfortable for a laid-back meal.Has the patio feel as the name suggests. We ordered two full slabs of the traditional baby back ribs, which came with mashed potatoes, bread, and coleslaw. I also had a Caesar salad. The salad was tangy but forgettable the croutons were far too hard. The ribs? Just okay. The sauce was solid, but the meat was dry and thin--not fall-off-the-bone like I hoped. I've had better. Still, I might give it another shot. Based on other reviews, the pulled pork sandwich, chicken kabobs, and Italian beef sound more promising. I also want to try the sweet potato fries and maybe a slice of their homemade chocolate or carrot cake next time. Service was adequate.

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    Leslie B.

    Visited today because the smell from outside was sooo inviting! lol This spot is a little different but cute. When you walk in it's almost like a cafeteria feel. You browse the menu, get in line to order then find a seat. They give you a table number for your order. The drinks are self serve. The food was really quick and really good! I got the combo and the was enough for 2 people! I am definitely leaving with a carry out for lunch tomorrow! Tor the amount of food, the pricing was reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The entire establishment was very clean and the workers very nice. Will definitely be back to try another scrumptious looking dish!

    Chunks of dry unchewable beef in a brisket sandwich

    This location has been a favorite for many years. Sign says, "Cooks Wanted." Ya'll need more than cooks! How about some basic attention to quality before mediocre/inedible food is served? Beef brisket sandwich wasn't at all close. The beef was mostly leathery. Couldn't cut pieces smaller with plastic knife; so dry and tough, could not be chewed through. The bun the brisket was served on was hard on the bottom like it had been left out overnight. Completely disappointing. Left hungry and unhappy. Sorry to see the decline here. Plenty of other options at this price point

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    This spot got the best ribs ever highly recommended. Especially when there are no other spots nearby that cook ribs

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    Excellent BBQ! Large Portions. I usually get the pulled pork sandwich. Weird spacing between the drive through windows.

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    Firewater BBQ - 3 meats and 2 sides, the meal that changed my life. U.S.A.!

    Firewater BBQ

    4.0(127 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Tried Firewater BBQ and overall it was a great experience. The atmosphere is lively and the staff…read moreare super friendly and welcoming. Portions are huge--the pulled pork cheese fries alone could feed 5 people. The ribs were delicious and a standout. Brisket was a bit on the dry side but still tender, and the burnt ends were good (just avoid the fattier pieces). Jalapeño cheddar brat was one of my top favorites. Absolutely worth getting! My son also got the jumbo wings. He said they were OK weren't his top favorite. Sides really impressed--cornbread, coleslaw, and baked beans were all flavorful and worth it. Mac and cheese was creamy but a little bland. The employee that was taking our order was very helpful. He explained all of their different barbecue sauces that they have and went through detail explaining which one would be best with what type of meat so that was really nice and then he was super awesome and gave us all to try since we had such a wide variety of meats. Great spot for BBQ, especially if you're going with a group!

    I've passed by this place often since it's in my area and this is my first time I decided I placed…read morean order to go on July 4th as we wanted some good bbq. I'm glad I called because they had holiday hours today and glad they mentioned they are stopping taking orders at a certain time and I was able to place an order to go. It's in a private parking lot in a strip mall type set up. Their location is in the corner end of the lot closest to the main road. As you walk in, you can smell the barbecue and looking around. It's a nice spacious place. They also have a bar along with a full arcade game room. When I came in to pick up my order, they were pretty quick. The staff was friendly in the place was clean. As I got home, I unloaded the food, it was cute. They wished me a happy Fourth of July of my to go bag. This is what we ordered: -Full slab barbecue pork ribs, it was nice and smoky. They served the type of ribs that you have to work on chewing it tear off the bone a bit. It's not fall off the bone, soft meat which I prefer myself. I requested the Chicago Sweet barbecue sauce which I like the flavor, but keep in mind. It does have a black pepper taste to it if you're sensitive to spicy. -half a pound of brisket we requested the fattier side of our order. It was very good soft and juicy. I would definitely get this again. -side of Mac and cheese, this was pretty good. I get it again. The noodles were soft and cheesy. Keep in mind. There's also a little heat spiciness if you like it like that. -mini corn dogs and fries kids menu, the corn dog was OK however I felt it was a bit overcooked a little too crunchy and the hotdog ended up being a bit dry and the fries had some good flavor, but for some reason, it was overcooked as well, someone in the reviews made a comment it could be twice fried fries that made it looked dark which I'd rather have it golden color not dark overcooked fresh cut fries. I give the place 4/5 stars service and how clean the place is inside. I would give my food order, 3/5 stars overall 3.5 stars.. Overall, it was OK barbecue not sure if it's because I ordered at the end of their day or not of certain dishes over a bit dry, fried/cooked... I'll have to come back here when they first open and dine in and update my review as I like bbq and support local businesses.

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    Golden Boy Barbecue

    Golden Boy Barbecue

    3.9(58 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Still thinking about my friend group's late lunch at Golden Boy Barbecue! I went with a group of 6…read moreon a Saturday to enjoy the beautiful Chicago weather. Their inside feels like a greenhouse with tons of glass walls around but they also have a large patio (some shaded, some not spots). On Saturdays, they do 1/2 price frozen drinks, $1 wings, and $17 buckets of booze. I tried the Frozen Espresso Martini which was the perfect patio sipper! My friends got the Redtide which was a bit tart for me but they loved it. For food, we got some shareables for the table: Elote, Mac & Cheese, Ancho Carrots, and Cornbread. All the sides were amazing but the standouts were the elote and carrots. For meals, everyone got a mixture of Sandwiches and Golden Boy Plates. The Pig & Bull Sandwich was tender, packed with flavor, and loved the sweet slaw paired with it. Even on the plates, the meat was all juicy and tender. I absolutely loved the vibe of this spot and cannot wait for more warm weather to come back! Be sure to check out their weekly specials for extra deals!

    Once a greenhouse, now a bbq joint. Walking into Golden Boy Barbecue you are encased in a dining…read morearea full of natural light. I loved it. Especially after being in an office all day. Got the trinity and a 1/4 chicken with the slaw and rice (I haven't had rice in a bit. My genes were craving it). Off menu they added some slices of pork steak on as a free treat. And that probably was my favorite item. A wonderful sticky pork steak where it ate similar to a beef cheek. A slightly sweet honey(?) glaze. Who needs chapstick when you got these. The ribs also had a slightly sweet glaze that gave a great competition style bite. Very meaty on top. I always fall back and forth on if I prefer full spares vs St. Louis cuts and today I'm a StL guy. The heat and spice level for the sausage today was nice and I'm taking bites in my hotel room while typing this. The 1/4 was Smokey but the skin was a little tough. Tho still flavorful and idk why but the sauce that came with it gave me some graham cracker vibes that I'm all for with how good it was. I kinda got distracted by a bird outside rather than the one on my platter so I wasn't fully paying attention. lol. A nice crunchy black pepper bark on the brisket with a moist interior. I love the contrast of texture it brings. I'm stoked about finding and stopping by Golden Boy Barbecue today. Especially because I totally spent at least an hr. Maybe a little more talking about bbq around TX and rest of the states with Joey there.

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    Broosters Open Hearth Chicken - Steak on a Steak Kabob

    Broosters Open Hearth Chicken

    3.9(126 reviews)
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    Five stars! It's…read morebecoming harder to find locally owned restaurants that offer good food, reasonable prices, and a comfortable atmosphere, but Broosters delivers on all three. One thing I especially appreciated was the soft background music. It was pleasant without being so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. (We were a family group of eight that wanted to catch up with one another.) The food was excellent. The ribs were tender and flavorful, the chicken was delicious, and everything was prepared with care. The portions were generous, and the prices were very fair. If you're tired of chain restaurants and looking for a relaxed place with great food and friendly service, I highly recommend Broosters. We'll definitely be back. Unfortunately we live over an hour away because it would be a weekly treat for my husband and I!

    We had dinner here before going to the Arboretum for the Illumination show. As we walked in, it…read moreseemed to be a take out place, but there's a large dining area to the right. After we studied the menu, we ordered a chicken plate with two sides, and kabob triple treats (one chicken, shrimp, and steak kabob) over a bed of broccoli and rice. I added soup of the day as my one side. After order, they brought our food to the table. The chicken was moist, but can use a little more flavor. The shrimp and the chicken kabobs were cooked perfectly. The steak kabob was my least favorite. The texture of the center was too soft - unlike an undercooked meat, and not sure how best to describe it. Overall, a good spot for a quick bite.

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