Chicago Q

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.

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!

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.

I have passed Chicago Q a handful of times and finally decided to come in to check it out. First thing you notice is their full-size bar with a variety of bourbons and whiskeys. Happened to stumble across their happy hour special and got myself an Old Fashioned. Can you believe it's only $5 dollars! Can't get any better than that. Kristen the bartender was super friendly and helpful, will definitely come back with some friends to try the brisket nachos!

What a great time spent at "q" on Sunday. Our waiter Brian was welcoming from the moment we were seated at our booth. Ready to guide us through their interesting menu and Specials of the Day. The choices were numerous and inviting. The poached eggs were perfect on all of our dishes. They started us off with their famous pickle chips and thin crispy potato chips, both made in their own kitchen. See below our main choices and our desserts + Pulled Pork eggs Benedict. Thank you q for a wonderful dinning experience. 🙏😊 Generous portions that allows for taking home which was excellent the next day.

Ordered delivery! Everything was good! Burnt ends were juicy, carrot cake was moist and good. Fires were a little too salty.

So happy I found this spot! Fantastic food on a charming patio with great service (thank you, Marija K). Had the pitmaster mac & cheese with burnt ends… or half of it anyway - the portion was as huge as it was delicious! Came with a trio of excellent/super-tasty sauces… and pickles and chips.

My husband came in last night and we were seated right away which we definitely appreciated. We came in at 10:30, the restaurant listed that they close at 12 AM we were the only table and we were treated as such. Our server Kristen took care of us from the moment that we sat down to the moment we walked out the door. She was absolutely amazing 10/10. The food was great, drinks were even better and we hope to dine at Chicago Q again soon.

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.

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!

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.

I have passed Chicago Q a handful of times and finally decided to come in to check it out. First thing you notice is their full-size bar with a variety of bourbons and whiskeys. Happened to stumble across their happy hour special and got myself an Old Fashioned. Can you believe it's only $5 dollars! Can't get any better than that. Kristen the bartender was super friendly and helpful, will definitely come back with some friends to try the brisket nachos!

What a great time spent at "q" on Sunday. Our waiter Brian was welcoming from the moment we were seated at our booth. Ready to guide us through their interesting menu and Specials of the Day. The choices were numerous and inviting. The poached eggs were perfect on all of our dishes. They started us off with their famous pickle chips and thin crispy potato chips, both made in their own kitchen. See below our main choices and our desserts + Pulled Pork eggs Benedict. Thank you q for a wonderful dinning experience. 🙏😊 Generous portions that allows for taking home which was excellent the next day.

Ordered delivery! Everything was good! Burnt ends were juicy, carrot cake was moist and good. Fires were a little too salty.

So happy I found this spot! Fantastic food on a charming patio with great service (thank you, Marija K). Had the pitmaster mac & cheese with burnt ends… or half of it anyway - the portion was as huge as it was delicious! Came with a trio of excellent/super-tasty sauces… and pickles and chips.

My husband came in last night and we were seated right away which we definitely appreciated. We came in at 10:30, the restaurant listed that they close at 12 AM we were the only table and we were treated as such. Our server Kristen took care of us from the moment that we sat down to the moment we walked out the door. She was absolutely amazing 10/10. The food was great, drinks were even better and we hope to dine at Chicago Q again soon.

I have passed Chicago Q a handful of times and finally decided to come in to check it out. First thing you notice is their full-size bar with a variety of bourbons and whiskeys. Happened to stumble across their happy hour special and got myself an Old Fashioned. Can you believe it's only $5 dollars! Can't get any better than that. Kristen the bartender was super friendly and helpful, will definitely come back with some friends to try the brisket nachos!

Arrived to Chicago Q on Saturday afternoon. We were greeted with a friendly smile and given the choice of seating. Eric came over and introduced himself. We were given ample time to look at the menu while he prepared our drinks. We were also served house chips and sweet pickles. We ordered the Hush Puppies for an appetizer. They were okay. They were not very flavorful and a little overcooked. I ordered the brisket sandwich and my friend ordered the Hot n Honey Chicken sandwich. The portions were huge and there was plenty of food to take home. The brisket was cut into large cubes. If I would have known the brisket was not sliced, I would have not ordered it. The brisket was chewy, dry and bland. My friend enjoyed her chicken sandwich and said it was flavorful. The side of coleslaw was huge! Enough for four people. It was creamy and not too sweet. The ambiance is nice. Bar area is nice as well, but I am sure it can get pretty loud. Very clean. Professional staff and great music playing in the background.

Please AVOID this place! It has gone downhill quick. We had it in 2022 and all was fine but when we returned last week, it was a literal nightmare. Service was slow, food was slower but the manager, Anthony, was absolutely awful. He was rude, condescending, arrogant and should not be managing a team. My child got sick and had an accident while at the restaurant. We'd been there for a while at this point but only had our food brought out about 6 minutes before. Once I tracked our server down I asked for to-go-boxes so we could leave right away. He brought out small paper boxes. I advised him these boxes were too small as most all of our food was still on the plates. After some time he finally agreed to bring out larger to-go-boxes but upon bringing them informed me that they don't give those to customers to take leftovers because they "are too expensive" and are only used for to-go orders. At this point I asked for the manager and he seemed to not care about the concern, never apologized and just looked at me while I advised him of the issue. He even went as far as saying, "okay, and". I, then provoked, became upset and yelled and Anthony said that I should leave. Which is what I was trying to do all along. While standing in the hallway waiting for the rest of my party, Anthony even aggressively shoved past me...no excuse me, acknowledge or anything. I am truly shocked that this is how Chicago Q allows their patrons to be treated. Just truly awful service, awful experience, the food was cold and disgusting and I don't see this place staying in business much longer. Let me add, I don't live in Chicago but was visiting from out of town. I however have never received this type of service in Chicago or anywhere else for that matter. During the same visit we went to many restaurants, and did not receive this strange treatment anywhere else.

So much about barbecue can be a matter of taste. Some think that the meat on ribs should fall off the bone, others are sure it should have some bite and fat left as do I. Some people like their sauce sweet and others like it smoky or spicy etc. I want you to know that this review takes it into account and I am leaving 2 stars just on cooking and food knowledge. The best chef, highlights their ingredients and doesn't bury them in what they think is good cooking like too much butter, fat, cayenne, chili powder, salt etc etc etc. Just because you know how to smoke some meat doesn't make you a good chef. This is just very poorly executed food. I really did not enjoy much of it. They bring you a dish of delicious pickles and house made chips. Both are great and were the highlight of this meal. It all went drastically wrong from there. I ordered the Pit sandwich. Brisket, sausage and pulled pork with slaw. The best part was the slaw, the bun is good too. The brisket is over seasoned and candied. Very spicy and sweet. I want to taste the smoke and the beef with all that other stuff in the background. The sausage inedibly buried in chili powder and spices. Cloying and impossible to finish. I couldn't find much in the way of pulled pork on the sandwich but thought the pulled pork in my wife's dish was good. Where was mine? In fact, this is $5 or so more than any of their other sandwiches but was really not very big. Really really not worth $24 at all. Not a good value. The sauces come on the side. One is sweet and is just too sweet and tastes of molasses for my taste. The other I didn't bother to try as it just had an enormous pile of chili flakes on top of it. Barbecue, real barbecue, isn't spicy by the way. In Texas, for example, the only thing that you can find that is sometimes spicy are some of the sausages. This wasn't smoky at all, not that you could possibly taste it if it were. You couldn't taste whatever meat it was either. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a BBQ joint is to over season everything. Why? Because it becomes cloying on the plate. There's no relief and your palate gets burnt because everything on your plate starts to just taste like chili powder. Trying to hard with every side and every meat by over doing everything is cumulative. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes. There was enough butter for 10 sides. I took one bite and passed. Again, too much of a good thing isn't a great idea when you add it to rich meats, greasy potato chips etc etc. My wife's skillet was a good example. She must have had a pound of cheese in that dish and there was a good level of grease at the bottom. The potatoes were over seasoned. This skillet was like everything else a bomb. Thoughtless without any deftness of touch to the dish. Maybe the staff and or ownership should sit down and try to finish one of these. Don't just take a bite. Punish yourself like you are punishing your customers. These people just don't know a lot about food or cooking. I have traveled all over the U.S. eating this food. This is a bad representation. Probably better if you've had a bunch of drinks! This food is not for me.

I've been wanting to try Chicago q for a while. And my intentions were to try their bbq food, but when I saw they had a brunch menu, some entrees sounded good so we went with their brunch menu. This place is huge. It didn't seem big from the outside, but they have three separate dining area. The outdoor patio, the bar area on the front and a massive dining area towards the rear of the building. We chose to dine in their dining room which was empty. I felt the service could have been a little faster, they were that busy, but took over 1/2 hour for our food to arrive. They start you off with home made potato chips and pickles. Both of these were very tasty, but I would have eaten them slower if I knew the food would take awhile to come out. The bbq sauces were also really good. My wife ordered their Chilaquiles. I'll be honest with ya'll, these chilaquiles were the worst I have ever tried. I joked with my wife afterwards that they probably didn't have tortillas to make this dish, so they went to go buy some, came back, fried them for a bit put a little bit of salsa and queso fresco and a fried egg on top. Very tasteless and disappointing dish. I still wanted a little bbq so decided go get their Pulled Pork Benedict. This came with fried green tomatoes at the bottom, pulled pork and topped with a poached egg and Cajun hollandaise sauce with a side of potato hash. This dish was near flawless. I would have preferred a thicker cut of the green tomato. I love fried green tomatoes, and felt what they used was a little too small. But overall the dish was so delicious. The pulled pork had a nice Smokey flavor and went well with the Cajun hollandaise sauce. I would definitely order this again.

We went with the blackened mahi mahi on a bed of the seasonal vegetables (Brussels sprouts), the smoked pulled chicken, and the coleslaw. We also got the smoky tequila cocktail. The Brussels sprouts were really tasty but they weren't cut quite correctly and still had the root/stem part on some of them which took away from it. The smoked chicken and mahi mahi were both good textures but a little bland - I was glad the chicken came with a few dipping sauces. And the cole slaw had good ratios of ingredients. The outdoor seating was lovely for a summer's evening and we were happy to find a place to be able to go without a reservation on a Saturday. The service was good enough, but our waitress did kind of give off the vibe that she didn't want to be there haha

We really enjoyed our visit to Chicago q! I have not tried any BBQ in Chicago that tastes quite like it. We sat indoors for an early dinner and it was fairly empty and quiet. Our server was very attentive and provided us with great recommendations. We split the ribs, brisket, baked beans, cole slaw, and cornbread. The standouts by far were the brisket and cole slaw- the meat absolutely melted in the mouth and had an awesome smokiness, while the cole slaw provided a unique, tangy crunch of high quality fresh ingredients. The ribs were flavorful but a bit dry, and the baked beans were a bit more peppery than expected. The cornbread was good, but I wish there had been more of the delicious honey butter. I really enjoyed the variety of sauces as well- the original was definitely our unanimous favorite. Will definitely be back, and recommend Chicago q to anyone looking for a new BBQ spot!

While searching Yelp for barbecue places to try, I came across Chicago q, which is within walking distance of where I live. I wondered why I'd never noticed it, but there is no tell tale whiff of smoke in the air as you walk by. It's usually that delightful smell of smoked meat which tips me off that I'm near some good barbecue, and it's missing here. This place is on my running route, so it's not timing, as I go right by here early in the morning at least a few days a week. At any rate, we decided to try their brunch menu today. It's a nice looking restaurant with a comfortable patio, lots of seating, a friendly and welcoming bar, and overall cleanliness and ambiance that beckons. Service was prompt and friendly, and we made our selections; I went for the Frontier skillet, which is a base of potatoes and bell peppers with pulled pork, bacon, cheddar cheese and 2 eggs your way. I asked for the barbecue sauce on the side, as I always like to try smoked meat without it first. I ordered my eggs over medium and they were cooked nicely. The pulled pork was also good, although I didn't get a lot of smoke flavor, and it was buried in about a half of a pound of cheddar. I really like cheddar, but this was overkill. The potatoes were highly seasoned and greasy. I found after eating about a third of it that the overall fat bomb quality of this dish was just too much, even though I pushed away quite a bit of the cheese and skipped the barbecue sauce, which was both cloyingly sweet and too spicy. For me, the best barbecue is simple, and it seems to me that they are adding too much here. I know this pleases a lot of people, but I find it out of balance. I'm probably not their audience, as this food strikes me as party fare (or hangover fare) for 20-somethings. I've had not great luck finding The Real Dixie barbecue north of the Mason-Dixon Line, so I should probably just wait for my next trip south to indulge.

My Mom and I came here for lunch recently. I was surprised at how many seating options there were: Al fresco tables on the patio, the bar, the high top tables in the bar, booths and tables in the back and upstairs seating. Good for parties of all sizes! Very spacious and yet uncrowded. I have to say I was disappointed by the food- The signature fried chicken sandwich consisted of two chicken tenders that were overly deep fried and tough, three tiny B&B pickles and hardly any of the signature aioli. In addition, they no longer serve complimentary B&B House pickles or their house chips. When asked why they replied "COVID 19." Our waiter was attentive, professional and kind. My Mom said she was happy with her pulled pork sandwich-which came with three sauce options and was a very generous portion on a soft roll.

I was a bit harsh in my initial review. I have gone back since then because I was invited back. The customer service and service overall was a lot better during dinner service. It was a Monday night, so it wasn't very busy but the atmosphere of the place inside was very southern feeling and fit the food for sure. Their food was very heavy and you can tell it's made with the right ingredients that make southern food taste good. The steak wasn't an impressive cut by any means but it was cooked very well. The seasoning in the center was better than the edges of the cut. The fish was a bit dry but overall decently seasoned and strong yummy taste. The sides here are the go-to. If I ever came back on my own merit it would be for the sides. The Mac, it's okay but the mashed potatoes might be the best potatoes I've had and I've been to many different steakhouses and other restaurants that pride themselves on it. The Brussels were a crowd pleaser that impressed both the people I brought along. The watermelon salad was a bit odd. The fruit itself was very yummy but the clashing flavors of the cheese and the sauce below (which may have been balsamic glaze) was odd to me personally. The brisket meatballs which was popular according to the waitress, could've been better. I enjoyed the taste of them and when you bite into them you see the brisket, however they were a bit dry. The sauces here are mid. Not bad or anything just nothing that stands out. Overall, I felt like it was very respectful that I was invited back, and since I got to try some of their marquee dishes now other people can know what's good and what's not that good.

Overall, a good experience. Service was a little slow to start, but once it got going, it was adequate. My old fashioned was good. No apps, but I ordered a combo plate (pulled pork and ribs). The pulled pork was delicious and the ribs were pretty good. A little dry. I loved the 3 sauces that came with the meal. The Mac n cheese was also really good. Ambiance was good - not too loud. Overall, a solid option if you're craving bbq in the city.

Service and ambiance was great and the patio was very nice. They start by giving you seasoned chips and pickles which might have been our favorite part! Food was in no way bad but expensive for the portions and only one side comes with each meal. The ribs were a tad dry but the brisket was amazing. Great time just probably wouldn't come back.

Service was great and waiters are super friendly. First time trying it pretty nice place to unwind. The food is alright

Great food and service! The sampler of brisket, pulled pork, and pulled chicken was really good! I liked all the bbq sauces and couldn't decide on a favorite. The cornbread was amazing too!

All around awesome little upscale bbq place. Everything was very delicious, although the Brussels sprouts were a bit lack luster and could have used more flavor. I also wish there was another more classic bbq sauce option that came with the flight, but the meat was flavorful on its own. It's definitely on the pricier side but it's high quality. They have a nice little patio and the interior is spacey. Would return again!

I really enjoyed our meal here! We happened to come by on a Thursday which is Martini Night! $9 each. I had the pulled pork sandwich and mashed potatoes. Both were fantastic! I liked having sauce options. I went between the mustard-based one, the spicy, and the sweet. I love quality mashed potatoes and these are it! Creamy, a little chunky, and a generous portion. Easily two portions for me. I enjoyed both cocktails but preferred the espresso becomes it wasn't the typical recipe. It was sweetened with honey! Very good. Whatever you do, you've gotta make sure you get the hush puppies. These were outstanding! The best ones I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, hot, and savory with a really good aioli for dipping. Great for sharing with the table. We'll be back soon! I made a reel from our visit, feel free to check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpSl5rmjZr5/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=

Excellent service! Ambiance was great. The food was delicious and just what we wanted.

Decent bbq, but honestly the meat was quite dry on both the brisket and ribs. Not bad of an option for a nice get together for an event though because the ambiance is pleasant and there are a lot of seating options.

We found a bit of East Tennessee in the Gold Coast of Chicago. Definitely a bit of the South. The food was great. Home style mashed potatoes and a brisket sandwich filled with just the right amount of smokey goodness. The service was prompt. We made a reservation and were seated when we arrived. I would make a reservation. The ambiance is southern farm house with coffered ceilings, board and batten walls. All in white. If you want to taste what my home is like, I would recommend this place. Oh and the price is reasonable.

Fine dining BBQ! Great service. We went for brunch and loved all the food. Our favorites were the burnt ends, the hush puppies and baked beans. Will definitely go back.

I've walked past Chicago q at least a hundred times but have never stopped in until this evening. It was fairly empty and we were easily able to grab two seats at the bar. It felt very homey and cozy which was a plus. The food was out of this world fantastic. I'm not a huge meat eater so I had the corn and black bean salad. I cannot recommend this enough! Paired with some corn bread and a bite of my boyfriends pulled pork it was the perfect meal. There were some vegetarian options on the menu including a roasted vegetable plate. While I didn't try it, I'm sure it would be fantastic as well.

It's been years since I've been back at Chicago q, but our last visit was surprisingly disappointing. We ordered a platter and most of the meats were dry. The pulled chicken, the ribs and the cornbread were dry and underwhelming. The brisket was delicious and the best of everything we ordered though and would definitely order that again! The coleslaw was bland to me as well. Service was nice, ambiance is great! Maybe we went on a day that was a miss. It wasn't too busy and we were seated in a big booth and were able to have great conversations and catch up with friends.

We came here for a Sunday brunch, and I really enjoyed the food. I got the cowboy hash brown skillet and loved it. There was so much food and the brisket was delicious. They also make a really good bbq sauce. The interior here is really cute. I think it would be really good for events. There's two separate rooms on the ground floor and an upstairs area with seating. My one qualm is that the service was a bit weird. At times it felt like we were being bombarded with different servers and other times it seemed like nobody was around. It evened out to a normal amount of total interactions but the spacing of them could have been better.

The 6 of us celebrated a birthday here on the hottest evening Chicago had in many years. Each ordered something different and all were satisfied.... but me. If you're used to Texas brisket, this was smoked too dry. The fries were great. The baked beans were nice but sweet. The wings were delicious. Our waiter seemed nervous but served us slowly but all separate checks were accurate. The place was empty on a Wednesday after 6:00 pm. Drinks were excellent. We will attend again.

Chicago isn't really quite known for its barbecue and this place unfortunately reinforces that notion. The restaurant is nice and spacious and has a great dining area both inside and out in the patio--I just wish the food could replicate the environment. The meat dishes we ordered just were not tender and had absolutely no flavor, we had to drench our dishes in their barbecue sauce to be able to consume most of it, a positive was that they do offer generous proportions. Food: Prime brisket: the eggs and potatoes were the best part of the dish, the meat just did not have flavor Hush puppies: was way too doughy and airy and bland Pulled pork shoulder: the meat was not impressive and didn't taste seasoned at all

This was one of my favorite spots to go for a fancier lunch/dinner in Chicago before I moved away. This place offers a variety of different types of foods from BBQ to fried chicken to shrimp and grits. I usually order some sort of salad and BBQ when I come here--their ribs and brisket are pretty dang good and I usually need some sort of veggies to balance the delicious but decadent meal out. The last time I visited this restaurant was six years ago, and I remember my favorite thing about this restaurant was the abundant and complimentary BBQ flavored chips and pickles that they served as appetizers prior to your meal. To my sad surprise, I found out that they now charge for the chips and pickles. They still taste as delicious as I remember! We ordered the chips, pickles, ribs, the brisket, the black bean and corn salad, fries, baked beans and mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious! The BBQ comes with 3 different BBQ dressing/sauces for you to dip the meat in. And I really enjoyed the salad and sides (i.e. fries, baked beans and mac and cheese). We also ordered a couple of drinks--I ordered a couple of margaritas, which were also pretty delicious. They have outdoor dining available with heaters if you're COVID conscious! Highly recommend if you enjoy BBQ or southern food!

I came on a quiet night to try this place as it was recommended as one of the best BBQ spots in Chicago. I started with a Metropolitan Flywheel Pilsner. All of their beers are from the bottle, no draft. I ordered the Prime Brisket, which is chopped, more like cubed, brisket on a brioche bun. This stuff was so tasty. It was much like a burnt end; the outside had a slight crisp, but the meat was tender and juicy. For your awareness, this is a messy sandwich when you add the BBQ sauce, but totally worth it! They serve it with picked onion on the side and three different BBQ sauces. A spicy, mild, and a yellow mustard sauce. I was the biggest fan of the spicy, but they were all good. Each sandwich comes with the choice of a side and you can substitute your side to a premium side for an additional charge. I stuck with the mashed potatoes these bad boys were served in a cast iron skillet and they were delicious! The service was extremely prompt. The food came within 10 minutes. That said, there were approximately 10 patrons in total here.

Came here a few years ago when we stayed in Lincoln Park. Perfect for a late night dinner. My husband enjoyed the ribs and I loved the wedge salad. When I make wedge salad at home now, I always add sweet corn thanks to this place. The homemade pickles were incredible too!

I had a taste for some bbq and since the menu looked promising and the restaurant delivers to the Waldorf Astoria hotel we decided to order the full slab of Baby back ribs, their fried chicken, corn bread, baked beans and French fries. Everything was delicious, the ribs were tender like heaven on a bone and we had 4 different types of barbecue sauce to enjoy on the ribs. The fried chicken was tender, crispy, juicy and flavorful. Our sides were excellent and the cornbread had texture, flavor and moisture which will have you coming back for a second helping. Over all this was a great carry out experience and the price point for the food was reasonable. I will be back for the dine in experience because I have to try their fried alligator.

Time for an update. Not many BBQ places in our neighborhood, but they do a good job. The fried green tomatoes were a good start, especially the dipping sauce. We all wanted Mac and cheese so we ordered the bigger pitmaster. It was a little bland. The meals came with 3 sauces, spicy, mustard, and traditional. As usual we all liked different ones. The pulled pork shoulder was good and got the side of coleslaw. I had the Q flight which was 3 types of BBQ, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and chopped brisket. I'm a brisket fan and theirs was good. I'll probably go back for just brisket! The food was filling and left no room for dessert.

BBQ was extremely underwhelming to say the least. I wanted to give a new place a try so I ordered through Ubereats. The portions are small and not worth what you pay. I got the 2 meat combo for $30, which comes with one side. Brisket was extremely dry and pretty tough, it had no fat on it at all. Usually sliced brisket has a nice layer of fat on it, so I was disappointed to see this didn't. The meats come plain without any sauce. I thought the mild bbq sauce and the spicy bbq were good. I also ordered the St. Louis ribs. There were two or three that had a decent amount on meat on it but the rest were pretty much bone. The photo I took is from one of the ribs that had the most meat on it. The mashed potatoes were decent, they were creamy and flavorful. This was the best thing from my meal. I've had incredible bbq in St. Louis so I do have high expectations, but when just comparing to other bbq places in Chicago, this place falls very short. If you're looking for smokey, tender, juicy bbq, this is not it. I really don't like leaving such a negative review but I cannot recommend getting bbq from here.

Visiting Chicago walking around & came across Chicago q - stopped by for Happy Hour! We ordered the brisket nachos- Oh my the brisket! So delicious & tender! Best I've had! $5 Old fashion! We have a new spot! We'll be back!

I thoroughly enjoyed my most recent visit to Chicago Q! The Manager Rob , Bartender Christen, and our server Mario went all out to make dining experience enjoyable! The food was excellent, please try the fried chicken and Brisket. However, the star of the evening was their Bar selection. William Larue Weller is one of the hardest Bourbons to find. But, we were able to top off the event with a couple of drink of this fine Bourbon. Christen was very knowledgeable and mixed excellent drinks, and Mario provided excellent service during our meal! So, if you visit Chicago and want some good food, please stop by and patronize their establishment!

We had phenomenal service from Haley. She made sure we had any and everything we needed. She made sure the big game was on the tv by us too. Definitely will be coming back. P.S. try the ribs!

I was very excited to try Chicago q for happy hour, as they have some great deals ($5 old fashioneds and $9 nachos big enough for two!). Right from when we were seated, the service was not good. While the waiter was nice, he was forgetful so it took forever to order drinks (the happy hour deal only lasts so long!) and food. After we were finished eating, we waited over twenty minutes to get the check. The waiter came out to the patio once in that time and didn't even look our way. I don't usually mind waiting a few minutes while they handle all their surrounding tables... but he was just totally absent! And the food was alright. I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was good (and I love the selection of sauces they bring out, +1 point), and the cornbread. I love cornbread but I didn't particularly care for this batch since it was so dry. I will say I usually like to slather mine in honey, so I should have asked for that... but oh well. After all is said and done, I would be open to giving Chicago q another chance.

Love the atmosphere, house-made pickles & chips, and the delicious, delicious brown cocktails. Erick and Kristen are the friendliest bartenders around. Far and away my favorite bourbon & BBQ place in Chicago.

Chicago q is a cute little bbq place located downtown. It is one of those if you don't know about it you will most likely never eat there. I went with a work group and we had a private room upstairs to eat. There is plenty of seating downstairs and they have outside seating also. We ate from a prefixed menu and it was served family style. Our appetizers were the house salad and hush puppies. Our main course was Baby Back Ribs and the Pulled Chicken. The sides were Honey Butter Cornbread, coleslaw and mashed potatoes. The salad was out of this world as a starter. It was so fresh and delicious. I don't usually rant and rave over salads but this one deserves it. I was sold more on the sides than the main course. The chicken was decent and we got there different bbq sauces to smother them in. I would go back again and see what else there full menu has to offer.

Food was dry and lacked flavor. The staff was the worst part.... Kristen the bartender/our server was so rude and did not care about tending to us at all. It felt like we were an inconvenience to her to say the least. We had to ask servers / bussers to get her attention, and then she was offended we had to ask for her. Her snarky attitude and lack of customer care made me realize this place is not worth the happy hour. The pork taco is the only good thing on the menu and it could use a side of BBQ sauce. It was juicy though. The manager was even rude and stand offish. Worst experience I've had at a restaurant in years. Highly recommend avoiding this place even if you're trying to save a buck. We ended up going to La Storia next door and had a significantly enhanced experience. They told us they have heard complaints about the bartender and staff many times. Good to know, will not be returning to Q.

Get the Louis Style Ribs. Falls right off the bone. You won't regret it, unless you don't order it.

Went back to Q and really enjoyed it! The ambience is relaxing especially on a weekend day off. Service was quick and it wasn't very packed at 6pm. The mac and cheese was hot, cheesy perfection with a slight crisp on top. The chicken was tender and flavorful especially with the spicy barbecue (which is actually spicy for someone with a high tolerance) and sweet, tangy honey mustard sauce! I must say that the cornbread was on the dry side though.

Okay spot from my experience but it probably would've been better if we came at a different time. I came here with some friends right before some st paddy's day celebrations. We figured it be a good idea to get some heavy food in our bellies before a heavy day of drinking so we came for brunch. We got there around 12 and it was empty making me feel a little foolish mentioning we had a reservation. The decor was alright and ambiance a little strange just because of the timing and seeing only a few tables but with every person covered in green. I got the three eggs Benedict's which was pretty nice to be able to try everything. The fries were amazing (regular and home), however the rest was good. Nothing to write home about but not bad. If I had to come back, I'd probably come around dinner to get just the meats since the meat seemed decent but I didn't have enough to really give a proper verdict. Worth a try if you're crazy bbq and in the area but doesn't seem like anything special. I would make my way out to green street smoked meats if you want something that'll blow your socks off.

Excited to get there right at the end of happy hour. Very big restaurant so we had our choice of seating options. Fries were delicious! Service was great, and the outdoor area looks lovely as well. 8/10 would come again

I just moved to Chicago from Atlanta, and was looking for some authentic bbq. Chicago Q has incredible food!! Their brisket, corn bread, and mac and cheese were among my favorites. This restaurant also has a nice outdoor patio with heaters and is dog friendly! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for amazing BBQ!

Chicago a was pretty good.. don't recommend the appetizers- they were average. I loved the mac n cheese with the burnt ends. It was amazing. Service was great... always keeping eyes on our table in case we need something. Chicago q is a good place for dinner in Chicago. I would suggest Chicago q to anyone who wants a good bbq restaurant.

Chicago q is the cutest restaurant with a great outdoor patio space. Super cozy and great for those last few weeks of warm weather! The inside is very homey as well, and they even offer free branded koozies and tote bags! I definitely grabbed one that was the perfect size for a quick grocery run! The first time we went we just got happy hour - $5 old fashioneds, $7 wine, and $9 pork nachos?? Sign me up! We recently went back to try a full meal and decided to order takeout. We placed the order through their website and it was ready in about 20 minutes! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with the buttermilk mashed potatoes. Adding the classic bbq sauce with a bit of the spicy bbq sauce and a handful of q pickles was the way to go! It was absolutely delicious with the pretzel bun. My boyfriend ordered the q fried chicken sandwich, which he said was very filling with the two chicken breasts and a great aioli. The fries were a classic side addition! We also ordered the bruleed Mac and cheese which had the perfect crusted top with a delicious blend of gooey cheeses below. Definitely one of the best Mac and cheese dishes I've had in a very long time. Can't recommend this place enough!!!

Great W in the city. I've now ordered several items (all delivery) from Chicago q. I'm not easily impressed with bbq but these guys are doing it right. Stay away from the burnt ends. They seem to be a work in progress. The pork ribs are as good as you'll get in the city. But where they really shine, what has now blown me away every time, is the brisket. Brisket is easy to make and hard to master and they have mastered it. I would seriously put their brisket up against some of my favorites in Texas. Get to Chicago q and DO NOT skip that brisket. I had it last night and am literally considering ordering it for dinner again tonight.

Our family visited this location as it was near our hotel and my mom had a hankering for barbecue. I loved the nostalgic feel of the location as we ate outdoors and it felt as if we were transported to a porch down south. My mom ordered ribs while my brother and I ordered a variety of appetizers to sample a bit of the menu offering. We were not disappointed. A great find during our travels.

Overall would recommend this location. Indoor ambiance was amazing, but outdoor dining is even better, especially during the summer! Very picturesque! Staff is friendly and very timely with service. Food was good and had a lot of options, but brunch options are better than dinner. happy hour is also a great value! Great for every day dining selection!

Great barbecue place with amazing food! Fabulous location and food absolutely delicious! Kristen behind the bar is amazing and provided top-notch service. Especially love the macaroni and cheese and fried chicken. The BEST!!