Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Paulina Meat Market, Blackwood BBQ and Sheffield's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for bbq in Chicago. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional bbq.
Chicago's Premier BBQ Destinations
Chicago’s barbecue scene offers a smoky, savory journey through some of the city's most beloved neighborhood smokehouses and culinary landmarks. This curated selection highlights the incredible diversity of the Windy City, ranging from traditional American favorites at Green Street Smoked Meats and Blackwood BBQ to the vibrant flavors of Indian and Korean barbecue traditions. Whether you are craving the classic charred tastes of Sheffield's or looking to explore the unique offerings at So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ and The Spice House, there is a perfect plate waiting for every barbecue enthusiast.
13 restaurants in Best BBQ in Chicago | Top Spots
- Paulina Meat Market · rated 5/5: American.
- Blackwood BBQ · rated 4/5: American.
- Sheffield's · rated 4/5: American.
- The Spice House · rated 3/5: Indian.
- Green Street Smoked Meats: American.
- Majani: American.
- Dick's Last Resort: American.
- Blackwood BBQ: American.
- Roanoke Restaurant: American.
- So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ: Korean.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: American.
- Bell Heir's BBQ: American.
- Sanders BBQ Supply Co: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
