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    The Slab Bar-B-Que

    3.5 (157 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Large Tip with fries
    Precious B.

    Just ordered a large tip cut small and barely got any meat. I got mostly bones, grissle & fat. I also didn't get the sauce I ordered on the side or the napkins and utensils I made note of in the app. Do better. What little meat I did have tasted good, though. Also, the small yams are delicious and overpriced. One of the best sauces I've tasted in a while, but yall gotta do better.

    half slab large end and skin on fries that taste like they were once a potato! yummy
    Melissa M.

    food and service was great the greens will be on my next trip turkey based and cooked and seasoned to perfection ribs and chicken were very tasty... I should have gotten mild sauce the mix was spicy but in a good way I may go back and get ten orders of greens and fib and say they are mine at the next family bbq lol no dining... get your food and go but Im ok with that

    Small rib tips
    Cassandra L.

    The rib tips were old school flavored. IYKYK. Had the right amount of Smokey flavor to the meat ,crispy charred edges and tangy sauce !! Service was efficient and friendly. Ambiance is not what I usually look for in a neighborhood bbq joint but it was definitely in there . Plenty of smoke and hickory logs stacked in a corner, waiting to burn !!!

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    Sarah F.

    Absolutely phenomenal!!! The young lady that worked there (the chocolate chick) packed our food with such detail that I knew it was valuable.... and beh beh (New Orleans accent) when I tell you the food was hittingggggg!!!! We ordered two slabs of ribs, half barbecued chicken with fries and mild sauce, family sized Mac and cheese(), family sized greens, yams , and family sized cole slaw all for $110. Talk about bang for your buck!! Have recommended it to so many people already and will definitely return next trip to Chicago!!!

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    Christopher V.

    I'ma keep this one short. 2.75 stars - Skip the mac and cheese. They need to revisit this recipe. Actually. ..find a new recipe all together. - Chicken is seasoned nicely, but soggy - Tips were tender, but I strongly suggest getting the sauce on the side. Not my favorite. The Slab has potential, but needs to work out a few kinks.

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    9 months ago

    I ordered the small end ribs. The meat was tough and dry. I just wasted $19.98 +tax. Never again!

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    1 year ago

    The food is good customer service be good but why be closed when it's say open hurt the body twin

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    1 year ago

    One thing they got very clean windows. The food is excellent smell good while it was cooking. Tasty exciting.!!!

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    2 years ago

    4 stars...fresh shockingly delicious no corners cut.. will go again on my next cheat day...lol good job chef

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    3 years ago

    BBQ is very good! The tips were nice and tender. They forgot my sauce, but the meat was flavorful enough.

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    2 years ago

    The ribs are consistently tender and flavorful. I also got the baked beans and the turkey which was very tasty.

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    2 years ago

    The BBQ is fresh, tasty and well prepared. I recommend that you try the tips with or without sauce, you can't lose. My goto BBQ joint!

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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.4(9.5k reviews)
    8.9 miWest Loop, Near West Side
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    so glad we tried this place! we actually only waited about 15 mins to get seated at the bar on a…read morewednesday night around 7pm. we came here for my boyfriends birthday and we were so happy we chose to celebrate here. the two people that helped us was antonio and issa and they made the experience 10x better. they were very attentive and friendly and just easy to talk to. gave us good recommendations and good vibes. we both really liked our drinks and were happy with the spread the food came out. we got to eat the bone marrow first which also came with this really good sauce it was almost like a meat jam but was so good on the bread and then put some of the bone marrow on for the perfect bite. now the burger, you just have to try it because it really is that good. the sauce in it was so good and it just had a really good flavor. it was just an elevated burger. we got fries as well and we shared the burger so it we were really full after. the server brought out ice cream with a candle and some sort of chocolate sauce too which just made the overall experience. we were really happy with the service and food and it just made my bfs bday that much more special and memorable.

    No good vegan options :(…read more I got the green salad and added avocado (paid extra just for 30% of an avocado) and extra dressing. Overpriced salad for sure. Also the outdoor seating was horrible. No umbrellas so we were melting under the hot sun the whole time. My friends enjoyed the fries but said the burger lacked veggies.

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    The cooks were very attentive!

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    Little Bad Wolf - Bad Burger and a side of mac and cheese

    Little Bad Wolf

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    15.7 miAndersonville, Edgewater
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    There's just something about a burger that actually lives up to the hype--and Little Bad Wolf does…read moreexactly that. Stacked unapologetically high, this burger is everything you want and more: juicy, perfectly seared patties layered with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and those golden, crunchy fried onions that take it completely over the top. Every bite is rich, savory, and just messy enough to remind you you're eating something seriously good. The toasted bun somehow holds it all together (barely), soaking up every bit of flavor without getting lost in the chaos. And then... the shoestring fries. Thin, crispy, golden perfection--light but addictive, with that ideal crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one (or ten). They're the kind of fries you keep reaching for without even realizing it, especially dipped in that creamy, tangy sauce on the side. And let's not forget the drinks--just as good as the food. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the kind you sip slow while taking it all in (but somehow they disappear way too fast). It's not just a burger--it's one of Chicago's most iconic bites for a reason. Bold, indulgent, and absolutely worth every single napkin you'll need after. The ambiance inside is GORGEOUS!

    My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away…read more The atmosphere is dark and moody, and it made sense once I realized it was the same owners as Gretel. Loved the 90s female R&B playlist they had going! Little Bad Wolf has been on my list FOR YEARS to try the burger! My husband got the burger with fried onions and I got some Bao because those also looked delicious and were a popular menu item. Honestly the 3 stars are only that high because of the service. Our server was friendly and attentive + the food came out hot and quick. Unfortunately, the food was pretty disappointing. The burger was swimming in a puddle of grease and just picking it up made your hands greasy + was dripping grease. The fries that came with it were floppy, soggy, and sad...but at least warm? I personally wouldn't order this again. The Bao were better, but small for the price and honestly were just okay? It was nice they gave you sauces you could add, but I found the Bao's to already have enough sauce so I didn't need them. Overall I left feeling confused and disappointed. I don't feel the need to come back here - Little Bad Will was a one and done experience for me.

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    Bad Burger with fried onion strings

    NADC Burger - Beast Mode Fries

    NADC Burger

    3.6(118 reviews)
    9.2 miRiver West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

    I have heard good things about NADC and have been interested to try the burger. I thought there…read morewould be a lot of people so I was surprised that I walked in for lunch on Sunday and it wasn't busy, which was nice. My friend and I each ordered a burger and fries for ourselves. The NADC burger ($16) was decent, but it didn't blow my mind like people have raved about. I know it's not the original location which can play a part as well. What I really enjoyed and even finished my friend's were the fries. I love some good fries and these were top quality. You could taste the difference of the oil these fries were made in. They were nice and crispy and very good! I could keep eating them and would rather get the fries than the burger next time. I'd probably still get a burger since I need some meat and savory.

    I have gotten this to go a few times but this was my first time eating there! My bf and I sat at…read morethe bar and had the best time! They have a ton of cocktails and they are very cool! We were able to chat with the general manager a bit and hear NADC story, it made me love this spot even more! I got a passion fruit drink with boba this was great! As we were chatting they mentioned an eggnog drink! I love eggnog so this was for me, and it was perfect! Such cool cocktails here, I had no idea!! We split the burger which was phenomenal. Even better eating it in person! I learned this is a pressed patty and not a smash burger. This is my favorite burger in the city! Such a cool vibe in here, very fun music and decor. I'm obsessed!

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    NADC Burger - NADC Burger

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