Blackwood BBQ – American
The rich, intoxicating aroma of slow-smoldering wood fills the air at Blackwood BBQ, where the craft of the pitmaster takes center stage from the first light of dawn. Tender ribbons of beef brisket and succulent pulled meats anchor a menu that reimagines tradition, offering everything from hearty morning breakfast wraps to vibrant tacos piled high with smoky Mikeska sausage or savory jackfruit. It is a soulful destination where charred burnt ends and signature rubs create a symphony of deep, smoky flavors, inviting guests to savor the rustic essence of authentic pit-to-table dining.
307, West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, 60606 +13126219663 https://www.blackwoodbbq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- BBQ Breakfast Bowl: Roasted potatoes, peppers, onion, eggs, and smoked meat Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BBQ Breakfast Wrap: Soft tortillas, beef brisket, pulled pork or vegetarian jackfruit, cheddar scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and BBQ sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Beef Brisket: Pasture raised, premium grade, hand trimmed and rubbed, smoked for up to 15 hours Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Smoked Jackfruit: Nutrient dense fruit, rubbed, smoked and hand-pulled Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork: Mustard brined, hand rubbed, no added hormones, smoked for 14 hours Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chicken: Fresh, never frozen, all natural, hand trimmed, brined overnight Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Burnt Ends: Charred morsels of pasture raised, slow smoked brisket Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Mikeska Sausage: Mikeska’s spicy pork sausage, smoked over hickory and apple Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Serving Styles
- Sandwich: Buttered brioche bun, house pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos: Fresh salsa verde, onion, cilantro, Kansas City sauce, and Alabama sauce (chicken only) Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Platter: Signature apple coleslaw and housemade pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- The Blackwood Chopped Salad: Fresh cut greens, elote corn, roasted sweet potatoes, tuxedo beans, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and cornbread croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese: Extra sharp white & yellow cheddar, aged Gruyere, panko crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elotes: Roasted sweet corn, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Brussels Sprouts with Maple: Chopped brussel sprouts with maple Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokehouse Beans: Smoked with brisket, pulled pork & sautéed onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Cheddar Cornbread: Sweet corn and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Apple Coleslaw: Green and red cabbage, red apple, carrots, cider vinegar, mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Housemade Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Tea
- Unsweetened Ice Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Vintage Soda Pops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fountain Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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