Although not much of a crowd on Wed. night - or perhaps because of this - service from the owner and the waitress was excellent: attentive, without overdoing it. Mgr even extended happy hour drink pricing for us. Blackened shrimp, chipotle corn mashed potatoes and mexican corn (elotes) were excellent. Brisket sandwich not so good - brisket dry. read more

This review is months late. I went here with a group of friends one cold night in spring when we were near by for a convention. The bar area was busy but the restaurant area was fairly empty. Like some other reviews, the service was a little spotty - we had a couple different servers, it felt like maybe things weren't running smoothly behind the scenes. BUT everyone was super accommodating to our group, they did their best to make sure we were happy. When a couple of us ordered the mac & cheese and they were out, they made more for us (and let us know about the delay). We had brisket and pulled pork and some other sides, and everything was delicious. I'm not local so no idea when I'll be back, but I would come here again. read more

I placed an order tonight for me and my husband from this place for the first time on uber eats. At the time the order was supposed to arrive, I got a message on the uber eats app that said the restaurant cancelled my order. I called them to see why and they stated they did not cancel the order. They stated they informed the driver that one of the items I ordered was not available and to inform me upon arrival. They did nothing to contact me right after they received the order to let me know this and maybe see if I wanted something else or not. They also said that they gave the other items to the driver about 8 minutes before I called. The restaurant is only about a 10 minute drive from our apt. So after another 15 minutes, I called the restaurant back. They said to call uber. So I did. After they looked into it, they said the restaurant cancelled the order before the driver arrived. So either the restaurant lied and did not give the driver my food. Or they did and the driver stole my food. Either way, the restaurant cancelled my order and lied to me about it. I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN AND I AM NOT USING UBER EATS ANYMORE. read more

My fiancé and I are visiting Chicago for the holidays and found Windy City Ribs on TripAdvisor. Now I'll admit, we had our doubts. Not everyone can handle BBQ. Handle it though?! Windy City OWNS BBQ. We ordered the rib plate with fries, the rib tips and potato salad. I don't know who told them to show out like this but maaaaaaaaaannnn! They have some new regulars indeed. Get ready to watch my children grow up Windy City Ribs, we will be here every year‼ read more

I was expecting more. Service was terrible, food was cold, and BBQ was meh at best. An hour wait was too long to wait. The hot link was just an italian sausage with bbq sauce on it. They were out of brisket, cole slaw, and corn. It was sad! read more

Just stopped in for apps before an event at the Wintrust arena. Had the meat sampler, quesadillas, nachos and Mac and Cheese. Everything was delicious, with more than enough food for the four of us. Beer was cold and service was friendly and attentive! And within walking distance to the Arena. read more

Wish I could give -0 rating. So I tried numerous times to patronize this local eatery. My patronage keeps money circulating in my neighborhood. Every time I've ordered I have been disappointed. Bad brisket - no taste- rubbery - seems boiled. Boiling brisket insults the brisket- yuck ! I foolishly keep coming back Windy City Ribs foolishly disappoints me EVERY TIME lets me down - HARD- final straw today - last order for delivery was so bad I called back- said manager apologized then pretended to comp my order- 2 brisket dinners - ok thanks - I went to claim my comp- worker tells me they will comp only 1 of the inedible meals - WHAT? No keep the free meal it's probably going to be as poorly prepared and poorly presented as the other orders I paid for - score 1 for bad customer service- you just lost a customer who eats out 5 days per week And now I will share your poor everything with any and everyone I can- SAVE YOUR MONEY BRISKET RIBS CUSTOMER SERVICE DONE WRONG AT WINDY CITY RIBS read more

Ribs reminds me of back in the day! There was this neighborhood place with these two sweet ladies who welcomed with fresh succulent meat and a sauce the made you feel like eating the paper plate. We ordered a slab of St. Louis Style Ribs with fries,after the welcoming hostess/ cashier gave me an ample sample taste. Deeelicioso!!! There was enough food to eat twice! Plus it was just as good and fresh, the second time around!!! I have tried to find a place that suits my standards so I won't have barbecue in the snow, this place is it. Please don't change your quality, friendly courteous staff and excellent ribs.(Food ) read more

Yikes! I received a mailer for a dinner BOGO so the wife and I decided to test it out. The last time we came, it was call Dylon's... I am assuming the ownership changed. Food: Ordered the beef brisket with two sides (potatoes salad and Mac & cheese. Brisket - came out cold and informed the waitress. She brought back another cold order that was cold as well... Mac & cheese - $1 extra, and I kind feel like they should have paid me to eat it. Potato salad was mehhh at best. Service: waitress had at attitude. After talking to her, she informed us her cousin passed away the day before and didn't want to come to work but had to-- that sucks! We do not plan to return, even though it's close to our condo... read more

Hands down one of the best bbq spots in the city of Chicago, we can debate it if you'd like!?

There are a few options in the immediate area for food. I thought I'd support a Black business. This was a mistake. For $20, I got a small side of green beans and a few pieces of rib tips. No fries or salad. I wasn't expecting that. I couldn't access the wifi. The server tried to help, but when she realized she couldn't, she told me to talk to the owner. When I did, he acted like I was bothering him and gave some lame excuse about how he's been out of town, and that's why he doesn't know the password. If you want a decent rib tip dinner, there are many restaurants in the city where you'll get your money's worth, like Uptown Pizza and Barbecue. You probably won't be able to finish all the food you get for $12. You'll get loads of tips, barbecue sauce, fries, cole slaw and bread. Windy City Bar on Cermak pretends to be a nice, down home casual dining place. The only reason I gave it two stars was I felt the servers made an effort to address any issues. Ownership is the problem - he deserves minus 10 stars for his attitude. It's his business, and he should care more about customer satisfaction than hiding in the corner on his phone, especially since the server told me to talk to him. I wonder why he was there at all. read more

Windy City Ribs - A few pieces of rib tips costs $13. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please avoid. I waited over an hour today before several other customers all got up and left en masse. No one seemed to know what they were doing. read more

I give this place 5. The service was awesome and great tasting food. The cook served us personally, he's proud of his Mac n cheese as he should be- one of the best tasting Mac n cheese that melts in your mouth. Cofee was the chefs name and the bartender who is absolutely a very gorgeous girl with great personality. The restaurant is owned by a former NFL player by the name of DT who played for the Chicago bears. read more

The food is great. Service was awesome. Environment is great for dining in or watching the game. I will be a repeat customer.

I live near by i wanted to give it a try and my experience there was horrible from the person that took my order at the register who was eating when i arrived in and had to wait for her when she was ready to take my order i asked her if they had a link and tip combo she looked down under the register at a bill from before me with the money still in the money vest and said damn i f*d up..then she took my order of link and tip combo charged me i used my debit card and i saw the receipt only said tips..i askes her did she charge me for the link and she said no we dont have that combo..i said ok then just keep the order the way it is even tjo i specifically asked about the combo and ordered it...i received my food as i got home i noticed no sauce was on the ribs..it tasted like boiled ribs not smoked..it was absolutely horrible..i will never go back again read more

Amazing customer service from the owner of the company and FANTASTIC food too!! Try the barbecued shrimp!! SO GOOD!!

The rub tips were fye! I ordered and the food was ready within 15 mins. The Mac and cheese and corn is good too!

This place is under rated. Hidden gem. Can't find bbq food near by like this! Flavor is good. Quality of meat is decent. Good selection of food and beers. read more

This place is the pits never ate ribs that were this bad the pork smell is a turn off. Ribs are not smoked and fatty.no stars.

Don't come here if you want good food, good service or a quick meal that is decently priced. Skimpy meal 2 people 28.00 before tip. 3,items on the menu and they were out of brisket read more

Nice addition to the neighborhood. Good, basic BBQ options, good smoke on the ribs and brisket and pulled pork is always a good go to option. Lobster Mac and cheese is okay. I'm not a fan of Mac and cheese in general so tossing lobster on top doesn't do much for it, in my opinion. Beans are good,different, and worth the try. I would get them again. read more

The brisket was subpar....dry and chewy. The pulled pork and chicken sliders were both fine. No complaints about the service.

I ate at this place shortly after they opened and the food was unbelievable the meet was some of the best quality I have ever eaten. So I told my friends about it and actually crave it we ended up in that part of the city and I told everybody we have to go there. So we go there and the guy in the front was rude didn't even make eye contact with us I thought OK maybe they're busy or he's having a bad day so we sit down to eat and the food comes out and it looked totally different than it did the first time I went there I was kind of thrown back anyway long story short they must have changed everything because the quality of the meet was garbage I mean the brisket was bad tough chewy fatty the ribs were terrible And even the wings were bad my friend had some and I tried one and I was like oh my God I'm so sorry guys something must have changed I don't know if it's under new management or what but the food used to be very high-quality and good and now it's garbage read more

This was a nice addition to the neighborhood when it opened last year. The BBQ menu includes a lot more than just brisket and ribs. There was recently a name change to this place and I assume a new chef because the recipes have changed (mixed feelings on this) and portion sizes are smaller (only one side dish comes with combos now).The BBQ half chicken was fantastic but appears to be gone from the new menu. Please bring this back. The pulled pork is probably the best thing I tried on the new menu. Prices get a bit high if you deviate much from the pulled pork. read more

Very small hole-in-the-wall feel. The rib tips were excellent; tender and good priced for the amount you get. The barbecue sauce was excellent (I mixed the sweet and hot). Definitely worth a lunch or dinner stop. read more

This place is amazing! Joe was our bar tender, he makes this place awesome! The food was decent. Stop into this place the service is so good! read more

I'm in town for a few weeks for business. I stopped in for a quick dinner and a beer. I had a great time chatting with Erica at the bar. Ill be back before I leave Chicago! read more

Brisket was dry and chewy. Texture like beef jerky. Waiter informed me that they served me the last of the brisket. They ran out because of a big catering order the day prior. So I was eating 2 day old brisket. They ended up comping half my bill. read more

I NEVER write reviews but, I think the owner of this place should rethink being a restaurant owner. I order some food from this place and they said it would be ready in 20-30 minutes. I waited 30 minutes before going to pick it up. Once I was there, I sat there for 10 minutes before they said my food was ready and offered me a 50% discount. I was told my food was ready and it would be out in a couple of minutes after they took my money. Another 5 minutes passed and I asked about my food and they told me it would be about another 5 minutes. Almost an hour passed and I didn't have my food so, I cut my losses and asked for a refund. Sir, do something else or don't let another customer experience what I did. read more

What a fantastic find! As we walked from the train station to McCormick Place to the Star Wars Convention, I saw the marquee--Windy City BBQ. I had been craving smoked BBQ. So I asked my crew if we could try them on our way back from the Convention. We did. I love it. The food was delicious. I forgot what my friends ordered. I just remember how much enjoyed it. I had the smoked wings. Yummy! I'm embarrassed to say that cleaned my bones until they were shiny. I wish the quantity was just a little more for the price. But I understand that their prime location kinda warrants limiting portions in order to survive and make a profit. Nonetheless, it is still less expensive and tastier than eating at McCormick Place. I plan on going back because the food was just so good. Oh and the Manager was so kind and full of personality. I loved how she came over and greeted and waiting on everyone in there including us. She informed us that she recently bought Windy City from the previous owner. I wish her the best. Its a good establishment. I'll be back. read more

My co workers and I went to Windy City Ribs for lunch. Ordered the BBQ sampler (selected pulled pork and brisket as our 3 meats) with garlic mashed potatoes, Mexican corn and brisket mac n cheese for the sides. The ribs and rib tips were very good and tasty (and the BBQ sauce that was provided was good as well). However, the pulled pork was nasty and tasted like the pulled pork was mixed in with cigarette ashes. Even all the bbq sauce that was in the pulled pork couldn't mask the cigarette ash taste. We all thought it was super gross. The brisket was so dry, lean and gross as well (we wondered if they gave us the worse cut from the previous day's food). The sides were just okay not nothing to write home about. In addition, there seemed like there was one server for the whole restaurant. It took 30 minutes to get our food once we placed our order. And the air conditioning wasn't working too well so the temps in the restaurant was uncomfortable. There should never be a 30 minute wait for your food, especially during lunch time, when workers don't have a long lunch period. Restaurants should know they need to add more cooks and wait staff during peak hours (especially if they want to quickly turn tables and get more of a daily profit). We all agreed that we would go back for the ribs (but take out) but no way, for the pulled pork or brisket. The bbq brisket in the BBQ area of Marianos is a hundred times better than this restaurant. read more