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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Chicago's Upscale BBQ Destinations
Chicago’s culinary landscape offers a refined take on traditional smokehouse flavors with this selection of upscale BBQ destinations. These establishments, including the celebrated Bell Heir's BBQ, elevate classic American comfort food through premium ingredients and sophisticated techniques. Whether you are looking for a polished date night or a high-end family feast, these spots redefine what it means to enjoy slow-cooked meats in the heart of the city.
13 restaurants in Best Upscale BBQ in Chicago | Top Upscale 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.
