Best Barbecue Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Chicago.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Chicago, Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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87.0

Chicago Illinois

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago

For a relaxed meal, Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago is one table worth exploring.

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86.1

Chicago Illinois

Offset BBQ

For your next night out, Offset BBQ is a place to keep in mind.

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81.8

Chicago Illinois

Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

For dinner with friends, Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern is one table worth exploring.

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Top Places in Chicago

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

87.0

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Offset BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

86.1

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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

Chicago, Illinois

81.8

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Bub City

Chicago, Illinois

81.1

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Smoque BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

77.9

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Earl's BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

77.9

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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Chicago, Illinois

77.5

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Chubby Skewers Authentic Chinese BBQ | Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

76.3

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Heffer BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

65.7

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