Chicago Q

Had a great meal here! The house chips and pickles are delicious. We got the hush puppies as an appetizer and the sauce was out of this world. I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw as my entree. The sandwich was great and came with three different barbecue sauce options. The coleslaw was fine- I prefer mine creamier, but it wasn’t bad. We had carrot cake for dessert which was also really yummy. My drink was fantastic as well.

Beautiful restaurant, kind and attentive staff and incredible food. Leave any restrictions at the door - this is the place for comfort food! The pulled pork was perfect and the Mac and cheese was served hot from the oven. The fried tomato’s were good but weren’t my personal style- breaded and deep fried - I’m used to pan fried so if that’s what you’re used to also then you might be a little overwhelmed by the amount of oil. The Bloody Mary bar was very well stocked and well worth it.

This is my absolute favorite happy hour in Chicago! The bartender Kristen has the most inviting personality! I could sit and chat with her all day. The food is fantastic! 10/10 recommend! I even took food to go.

Think BBQ but in an upscale setting, that’s what you’ll get at Chicago Q. All of the food is filling. My fave were the Fried Green Tomatoes and Shrimp & Grits. If you go during happy hour you’ll get the most bang for your buck. It’s Monday through Friday from 4-6P. They have $5 Old Fashioned, $10 Spritzers, $7 House Red & White Wines, $8 Kentucky Handshake, $9 Q Nachos, and $4 Q Tacos. Paid street parking is available nearby.

Came here for one reason and one reason only: the carrot cake. And it did not disappoint. Perfectly moist, just the right amount of spice, and that cream cheese frosting, elite! Hands down the best carrot cake I’ve ever had. No notes. 10/10. If you know, you know.

My family and I recently visited Chicago q, and it was such a special experience for us. We love spending time together exploring new restaurants, and Chicago q gave us everything we could ask for—a cozy atmosphere, incredible food, and top-notch service. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Kristen, who was the most delightful hostess! She welcomed us with such warmth and made us feel like we were family. She even took a moment to chat with our little one, making them smile and setting such a positive tone for the night. It’s rare to find someone who makes the dining experience feel this personal, and Kristen did just that. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. We started with the fried alligator and tomato’s , which were the perfect balance to start. For our mains, we shared the St. Louis-style ribs and brisket, both cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and with just the right amount of smoky char. And let me tell you, the mac and cheese was the star side dish for us—rich, gooey, and so satisfying. I can’t forget about the desert, the famous carrot cake was amazing!!! As a family, we always cherish places that make us feel at home, and Chicago q exceeded our expectations. Kristen’s hospitality and the exceptional food made it a meal to remember. We’ll definitely be back for more quality time—and more of that mac and cheese! Full review on IG: @iam.shonnaaaa

It's not a standard BBQ pit. Definitely high end. I really think I like it. The menu is curated but I'm used to a family style sharing of lots of meats and sides at a BBQ spot. The waiter knew exactly what I meant and said they have an off menu thing like that. So for about $100 we fed 4 adults and 2 hungry kids and still had leftovers. It was like an XL version of their pit boss platter he said. A big pile of ribs, huge amount brisket, a mountain of pulled pork. And then two sides included too. They give you homemade pickles and potato chips when you sit down so that's pretty much worth the trip! Seriously, as a BBQ lover, this place was legit.

We went here on a Monday night for dinner, we sat on the patio to eat which was really nice. Our server was really friendly and the food was amazing. We're English so we shared dishes to get to try a variety of things, some of which we had never had before. We got the fried green tomatoes and the hush puppies which were both really nice and crisp, and we shared the pit boss platter with a side of mac n cheese - all the meat was delicious and it was such a good mac n cheese. Our cocktails were also really nice and we also very much enjoyed the complimentary chips and pickles to start. We will definitely be back next time we're in Chicago!