3. Smoke Daddy
8.6
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews
Adam Bitner: Everyone claims their ribs fall off the bone, but these literally do. Best baby back ribs I've had in town.
Kurt Uhlir: Order a full slab of baby back ribs. They may be the best in the city. Then, choose your favorite of their sauces to add
Time Out Chicago: Reserve your hunger for “The Rib Sampler,” a huge plate of baby back ribs, spareribs and rib tips. Don’t worry: The pink, smoky meat pulls off the bone easily, so you’ll clean your plate. Read more.
Angel Pilkin: Excellent selection of hard salami, and good cuts of meat especially the baby back ribs. They have a hot food service area that sells you a full meal for 6.99. It is an excellent place to shop.
Tracy: Buy your fruit at Shop & Save because you really save money! The fruit is normally fresh and reasonable.
Sofia Frias: Love shopping here! Food is always fresh and doesn't leave a hole in your pocket. You get great deals for your bucks!!!
7. Markethouse Restaurant
7.6
611 N Fairbanks Ct (btwn Ohio St. & Ontario St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews
Scott Anderson: Squash risotto a surprisingly rich and flavorful dish. Baby back ribs are well done and served with fries, Cole slaw and fire roasted corn on the cob. Delicious!
Melanie V: Best.service.ever! Loved our waiter. <3 1/2 priced martinis and appetizers on Wednesday!
Crain's Chicago Business: For a refined version of classic Americana, dip into the mac & cheese featuring farmstead white cheddar & smoked bacon or the grilled flatiron steak with a shallot and whole-grain mustard marmalade. Read more.
8. Lillie's Q
7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Try the Baby Back Ribs
Tammy: disappointed by the dry & tough baby back ribs (couldn't even cut thru w/fork & knife), tri-tip too thick, and soggy fried pickles. if you've had real bbq, don't waste your time here.
Vinnie: The tri-tip sandwich is excellent. You can't go wrong. Nice craft beer selection too!
9. Buddy Guy's Legends
8.7
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Deeps M: Cannot recommend the baby back ribs enough. Best I've had in the south loop.
Leandro Araujo: Probably the most comfortable live music bar I've ever been... a MUST go if you're in Chicago.
Explore Chicago: Local and international legends play here, and Buddy Guy himself graces the stage of his authentic blues club, where memorabilia like B.B. King and John Lee Hooker’s guitars complete the atmosphere. Read more.
10. Mas Alla Del Sol
8.7
5848 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Edgewater · 10 tips and reviews
Megan: This place is amazing! So yum! Great margaritas and the guac is de-lish!
Joseph Najera: Great authentic Mexican food and the best Margarita (not a pre-made sugar mix) and cocktails on the North side!! Ask Ardit to make you the awesome whiskey sour with pulque, and don't forget to tip!
Autumn Choi: A bit pricey but worth it- really good enchiladas, salsa, and margaritas
Chris Swingler: A good 'za. I think next time I'll order it well done and it will be perfect. (To beat: Wells Bros in Racine, WI)
Simon & Schuster: Al Capone’s sister had a deli here. Now, it’s a family joint that manages to be BOTH Irish & Italian, with great pizza and terrific corned beef. This is the oldest of the 4 Fox’s restaurants. Read more.
Kenneth Barnes: Great pizza
Carina Navarro: Very good food with good size portions that won't hurt your wallet. The desserts are awesome. I suggest the Captain Jacks Buried Treasure. It's big enough to share!
Roslyn Redmond: The ribs, steaks, calamari. The dinner menu offers great choices. Lunch menu needs improvements. Very pleasant environment.
Bob DeGraff: Good fries and good service. The blackened chicken sandwich was a little mild on the flavor.