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Best Bbq-ribs Restaurants Nearby in Chicago

Garbage Pizza

Garbage Pizza

3.3
(10+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 49 min
Farther away
Big Slice of Pizza Heaven
Oversized slice of cheesy, freshly baked pizza with classic toppings.
$6.26
14" Pizza & Wings Combo Special
14" pizza (3 toppings) + 4 wings.
$25.99
Cheesy Pizza Puff Surprise
Homemade pizza puff with stuffing. Flaky pastry filled with melted cheese and pizza-style fillings.
$5.19
Ribs & BBQ Wings Combo Special
½ slab ribs + 10 BBQ wings with coleslaw & fries.
$32.49
Beef and Pepper Steakhouse

Beef and Pepper Steakhouse

$
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 30 min
Wings
$12.44
Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Chicken, broccoli, penne pasta, alfredo, and pesto.
$18.3
Fettuccine Alfredo with Seafood
Shrimp with ricotta, mushrooms, cheese, alfredo sauce, and Fettuccine.
$19.16
Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad
Lettuce, chicken, onions, tomatoes, black olives, green peppers, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
$14.95
Pizzeria Mozza

Pizzeria Mozza

2.8
(80+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 37 min
20% off on $30+
Mozzarella Sticks
$9.07
Italian Style Pizza
Pepperoni, oregano, Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese.
$23.72
Wings
$13.9
Margherita Pizza
Tomatoes, fresh garlic, chopped garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
$22.39
Macaroni Gourmet

Macaroni Gourmet

2.7
(40+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 41 min
20% off on $35+
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken fettuccini, alfredo sauce.
$14.53
Seafood Fettuccini Alfredo
Grilled shrimp crabmeat, mushroom, fettuccini pasta, alfredo sauce.
$15.95
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara.
$7.99
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Baked in the Oven)
Minced beef, spaghetti pasta, mozzarella cheese, special marinara sauce.
$14.8
Cheesesteak Daddy

Cheesesteak Daddy

3.5
(10+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 48 min
Farther away
$6 off on $30+
The Philly
Sumptuous sliced steak, cheese and grilled onions on a classic Amoroso hoagie roll. It cranks!!
$16.02
BYO Cheesesteak
The build your own Cheesesteak starts with our juicy steak on an Amoroso hoagie roll straight from Philly. Now you add the rest, whatever your heart desires!
$13.99
The Pizza Steak
We know you like cheesesteaks...but have you ever tried a pizza steak? Sumptuous steak, pizza cheese, marinara and grilled onions on an Amoroso hoagie roll.
$15.99
Bacon Cheeseburger Philly
When two perfect foods mesh to make something really special, you get a Bacon Cheeseburger Philly. A juicy steak topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, pickle, ketchup and mustard, served on a toasty and buttery Amoroso hoagie roll!
$24.98
Burritopia

Burritopia

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $45+
3 Quesabirria
Served with consomé
$14.09
Lengua Burrito
Served with beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, cheese and sour cream.
$12.89
Quesabirria
Birria style cooked beef folded into a crispy stew-soaked tortilla with melted cheese.
$4.09
Hot Skillets

Hot Skillets

4.2
(10+)
• Diner • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
Meat Lover’s Skillet
Bacon, sausage and ham, skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese and 2 eggs.
$19.14
Create Your Own Skillet
Pick your fillings and make it your own, skillet potatoes and two eggs your way.
$22.12
Philly Steak Skillet
Grilled steak, sauteed green peppers, onions, and mushrooms skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese and 2 eggs.
$20.05
Mexican Skillet
Sausage, onion, jalapeno, green pepper, tomato, skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese, salsa and 2 eggs.
$18.48
Salt & Rye

Salt & Rye

2.5
(10+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$5 off on $34+
Classic Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Breaded or grilled chicken with marinara and provolone/Parmesan on a baked roll. With lettuce, tomato and french fries.
$12.99
Rib Tips Special 1 LB
1 LB of rib tips with fries and garlic bread.
$12.99
Mozzarella Sticks
8 pieces.
$12.99
Ribeye Steak Sub
On a freshly baked roll with lettuce, tomato and french fries.
$15.59
Carson's Ribs

Carson's Ribs

4.6
(1k+)
• Ribs • BBQ
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Best ribs ever! Sides were darn good also. Great packaging! They really know how to do it right!"
"BBQ Rib Tips were very tasty the bbq sauce is fantasticn, excellent portions for the money, i thoghtit wouldn't be worth the price, but waspleasantly surprised that it was. The Tips were fresh and meaty, double baked potatoe was fantastic and you already know the slaw is world famous, chefs kiss🤌 good job.."
BBQ Baby Backs Full Slab
Full Rack of Carson’s legendary Barbecued BabyBack ribs slow smoked for hours in a genuine hickory wood-burning pit. No boiling, no marinade, no rubs or tenderizers, no liquid smoke, NOT "fall-off-the-bone". Real authentic slow cooked barbecue. *Dinner includes our freshly homemade award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable*
$39.27
BBQ Rib Tips Bucket
Slow Smoked Barbecued chopped spare rib ends. Rib Tip Bucket includes 2 side choices and extra Carson's Signature BBQ Sauce (serves 2-3)
$38
BBQ Baby Backs 1/2
Half Slab of Carson’s legendary Barbecued BabyBack ribs slow smoked for hours in a genuine hickory wood-burning pit. No boiling, no marinade, no rubs or tenderizers, no liquid smoke, NOT "fall-off-the-bone". Real authentic slow cooked barbecue. *Dinner includes our freshly homemade award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable*
$28.13
BBQ Chicken 1/2
1/2 chicken slow smoked with Carson’s famous signature barbecue sauce. Dinner includes award winning Cole Slaw and choice of potato or fresh green vegetable.
$29.86
Joe Will’s Chicken and Fish

Joe Will’s Chicken and Fish

4.3
(300+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee
"Best chicken out west hands down"
"Chicken was hard no sauce on fries and over priced. I paid 10 dollars for 10 party wings and 8 small strips of fish. Was not worth it. I am vey disappointed. "
Fried Chicken Wings "Big Boy Bird"
10 party wings with Cajun fries.
$15
Huge Cajun Turkey Necks (In Bag) "Grandpa Sauls"
(With corn & potatoes).
$23
Small rib tips
Grilled pork ribs smothered in BBQ sauce, served with crispy fries for a savory delight.
$19
Small chicken tips
Grilled chicken tips glazed in BBQ sauce, served with crispy fries for a delightful meal.
$19
Ben’s Bar B Q

Ben’s Bar B Q

4.2
(200+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $40+
"For it too be 17 dollars is crazy and it's only a smal container but it was good and it was fresh I would order it again. I had the TURKEY TIPS& LINKS COMBO SMALL."
"CATFISH TAILS were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Portion size was good for 2 meals. Always fresh. Been loving this place for years, even after new ownership! The same if not better in my opinion. I haven't been disappointed."
SMALL PORK TIP
Please select 1 pf the options: A Hungry Man Special offers you 3 Wings w/Rib Tips
$16.87
PIZZA PUFF W\FRIES
This selection comes with Pork Rib Tips and Pork Hot Links chopped and served with Fries on the bottom and Bread separate Plea
$6.33
LARGE PORK TIP
This is our Extra-Large Portion of Bone in Brisket chopped, it includes Fries, Bread and a choice of Ben's Mild or Spicy BBQ Sauce with or without sauce. Four (4) ounces of BBQ Sauce
$27.14
HUNGRY MAN SPECIAL (PORK TIPS)
The container size is 6X6 and it contains a portion of Pork Bone in Brisket Chopped with 1 (one) Pork Link Chopped served with Fries and Bread and a choice of being topped with Ben's BBQ Sauce or without.
$26.53
Billy Goat Tavern

Billy Goat Tavern

4.6
(100+)
• Casual Dining • American
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"Great burgers and amazing GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH!!"
"SINGLE CHEEZBORGER (ONLINE) was more bread than anything else. The CHEESE FRIES (ONLINE) were okay but the cheese dip tasted like artificial cheese."
DOUBLE CHEEZBORGER
FRIES WITH SIDE OF CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
$9.15
ORIGINAL CHEEZBORGER (ONLINE)
1/8 LB BURGER WITH AMERICAN CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, RAW ONION & PICKLES
$9.48
SINGLE CHEEZBORGER (ONLINE)
1/4 LB BURGER WITH AMERICAN CHEESE, WITH BACON, GRILLED JALAPENO, GRILLED ONIONS.
$6.42
CURSE BREAKER CHEEZBORGER (ONLINE)
1/4 BURGER WITH AMERICAN CHEESE, BACON, FRIED EGG AND GRILLED ONIONS. AN OBAMA CAMPAIGN STAFFER FAVORITE, THE PERFECT LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST/DINNER COMBO!
$10.78
Quericozon

Quericozon

4.3
(500+)
• Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee
"Hamburguesa Clasica excelente me gusta demasiado"
"lCostillar en Salsa BBQ / Ribs in BBQ Sauce no tenian ningún sabor a BBQ, la salsa BBQ tenia un sabor amargo y salado"
Carne Mechada / Shredded Beef
2 proteina - : Carne, Pollo o Chuleta , Servida con vegetales , jamon y tocino y huevo /2 protein : Beef, chicken or pork chop, served with vegetables, ham and bacon and egg
$6
Jamón y Queso / Ham and Cheese
Arroz blanco, queso llanero, carne mechada, caraotas, huevo y tajadas de plátano. Nota: estos platos son servidos con dos contornos de su elección: arroz blanco, papas fritas, tajadas de plátano o ensalada cocida (papa, zanahoria, huevo, cilantro y aderezo) / White rice, manero cheese, shredded meat, beans, eggs and banana slices. Note: these dishes are served with two contours of your choice: white rice, fried potatoes, banana slices or cooked salad (potato, carrot, egg, cilantro and dressing).
$5
Pabellón
Nota: estos platos son servidos con dos contornos de su elección: arroz blanco, papas fritas, tajadas de plátano o ensalada cocida (papa, zanahoria, huevo, cilantro y aderezo) / Note: these dishes are served with two contours of your choice: white rice, fried potatoes, banana slices or cooked salad (potato, carrot, egg, cilantro and dressing).
$7
Pollo Mechado / Shredded Chicken
3 protein - double bread: Beef, chicken or pork chop, served with vegetables, ham and bacon, egg and avocado
$5.5
Ranalli's of Andersonville

Ranalli's of Andersonville

4.5
(400+)
• Sandwiches • Wings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Best thin crust pizza in the city! Extra thin and extra crispy is delicious "
"The Roast Beef sandwich was great, and I love that they offer gluten free options. However the minestrone was pretty lacking in flavor and a very small portion for $8."
Large 14" Thin
A 10" pizza on a thin crust, with peperoni and green peppers. No additions or substitutions please.
$23.88
Cakes & Pies
fried - hot, mild, BBQ, garlic, Italian Your choice of sauce: ranch, gorgonzola, BBQ, honey mustard, creamy garlic, buffalo, mild. Served with celery and carrot sticks. No additions or substitutions please.
$6.62
10’’ Pepperoni and Green Pepper Pizza
Served with choice of dipping sauce.
$12
Medium 12" Thin
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$21.18
Sanders BBQ Supply Co

Sanders BBQ Supply Co

4.2
(1k+)
• American • Barbecue & Smokehouse
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Mixed Green Salad was great.Aii ingredients were fresh and blended well.together LG Rib Tops tender and well seasoned. Also enough 4 three meals if u are not to hungry Mac and cheese topped off the hols meal. Enjoyed and will be ordering all again soon"
"Everything is delicious and always excellent quality. I prefer the peach wings over the Chimichurri Wings but had to try them. 1/2lb Ribs are tender and delicious every time. Typically 5 or so ribs. The Sm Elote is fantastic and flavorful, best elote I've ever had. Sweet potato cornbread and greens are always a hit. I order often and always arrived hot and fresh."
LG Rib Tip
Tender, juicy Berkshire pork rib tips are slow-smoked. These smoky, flavorful bites are perfectly cut served with fries and our sweet barbecue sauce.
$24.18
Sm Rib Tip
Tender, juicy Berkshire pork rib tips are slow-smoked. These smoky, flavorful bites are perfectly cut served with fries and our sweet barbecue sauce.
$16.97
Peach Tea Chicken Wings
These wings are smoked over oak wood for a rich, smoky flavor, then glazed with a sweet and tangy peach bourbon BBQ sauce. Served with fries
$16.95
Fried Catfish
Our golden, crispy fried catfish fillets are seasoned to perfection and fried until crispy. Tender on the inside with a crunchy, flavorful coating, this Southern classic is a must-try. Served with fries.
$20.97
Victoria and Danny Southern Cusine & BBQ

Victoria and Danny Southern Cusine & BBQ

4.0
(60+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Tips were tender , salmon was fresh"
"The food is good and it's a decent sized quantity. The jerk is good 8-10 , the cabbage is 8-10. The Mac is a 7 it's definitely worth it. & enjoyable"
Mini Dinners
Entree, 2 sides, roll or muffin.
$10.05
Mac & Cheese
Tender macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce.
$6
Tip and Wing Combo
Rib tips and chicken wings, sauced and served together as a hearty combo.
$20.02
Candy Yams
BBQ-sauced turkey tips. Entree includes 2 sides and a roll or muffin.
$6
Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's

4.2
(5k+)
• BBQ • American
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"ribs were delicious not that much meat on them, wings had great flavor as well, also small. banana pudding was really good"
"The greens lacked flavor; no seasoning, not a touch of salt or vinegar. Chicken was seasoned, crispy, and good. The Down Home Banana Pudding was made with jello banana pudding and not an homemade custard. I'll give my entire order 7.5/10"
2 Meat Combo
Choose 2 different meats: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Iris's Down Home Fried Chicken, Burnt Ends, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional Wings, Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, or BBQ Roasted Chicken. Served with choice of 2 sides (70-700 Cal.) and a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$29.1
One Meat Platter
Your choice of one of our signature meats. Price varies based upon selection. Signature Meat Selections: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Iris's Down Home Fried Chicken, Burnt Ends, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional Wings, Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, or BBQ Roasted Chicken, Cedar Plank Salmon, or Southern Fried Shrimp. Served with choice of 2 sides (70-700 Cal.) and a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$21.24
Corn Bread Muffins
Fresh baked Honey Buttered Corn Bread Muffins.
$5.4
Individual Sides
All of our mouth-watering sides. Just the right size for one.
$3.17
Pearl's Place

Pearl's Place

4.4
(900+)
• Soul Food • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
"Everything is AMAZING! Perfect portions! Great packing! I loveee this place! Definitely worth every penny! :) AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL! :)"
"Food always a win at Pearls. Can never go wrong with them for soul food. Love, love,love how they package it, so that food stay erect and safely secured in a closed box. Thanks Pearls! Also great value for the family meal!"
Chicken Dinner
USDA Grade A Pork Chops 12oz, Char-Broiled, Jerked, Deep Fried or Smothered
$23.91
Pork Chops Dinner
Sauted Pink Salmon Croquette
$23.99
Peach Cobbler
Veggie Plate 3 of Our Sides served with rolls or cornbread…. 14.99
$5.79
Macaroni & Cheese
Traditional Down South Ground Beef Meatloaf topped with Beef Gravy
$7.1
Wolcott Tap

Wolcott Tap

4.8
(300+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I enjoy the Chicken Lettuce Wraps , but in the past I believe the portion was larger. The Sweet Potato Tots were good and the portion size was large enough to share."
"I took a chance, but it's pretty bland. It is bar food so I guess if you had a few drinks it could be better. I've definitely had worse but this disappointed me considering it wasn't particularly cheap."
Wrap
Bacon, avocado, tomato, swiss, mayonnaise, lettuce, flour tortilla. Blackened-, BBQ-, or buffalo-style chicken by request.
$18.61
Flat Top Burger
Two - 4oz CAB patties, cheddar, white american, grilled onions, pickles, ketchup, dusseldorfer mustard.
$18.32
Wings
8 Jumbo Wings, choice of sauce, served with celery and Ranch or Bleu cheese. Choice of: BBQ, Buffalo, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, Carolina Gold, Chiliyaki, Habañero-Honey BBQ.
$18.23
Mac & Cheese Squares
Served with housemade marinara and ranch.
$16.02
BJ's Market & Bakery

BJ's Market & Bakery

4.0
(2k+)
• Bakery • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars! If you're looking for authentic, down-home soul food, look no further than BJ's Market & Bakery at 95th & Stony Island. This is hands down the best soul food restaurant on Chicago's South Side! Every meal is consistently fresh, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and prepared with care. The portions are generous, the quality is outstanding, and every bite tastes like it came straight from a loving family kitchen. Whether it's the catfish, turkey wings, smothered chicken, greens, mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, or their delicious desserts, BJ's never disappoints. They have truly mastered the art of soul food. If you appreciate authentic comfort food made with excellence, BJ's Market deserves your visit. Five stars all day, every day! Highly recommended!!!!Beef Ribs"
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars! If you're looking for authentic, down-home soul food, look no further than BJ's Market & Bakery at 95th & Stony Island. This is hands down the best soul food restaurant on Chicago's South Side! Every meal is consistently fresh, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and prepared with care. The portions are generous, the quality is outstanding, and every bite tastes like it came straight from a loving family kitchen. Whether it's the catfish, turkey wings, smothered chicken, greens, mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, or their delicious desserts, BJ's never disappoints. They have truly mastered the art of soul food. If you appreciate authentic comfort food made with excellence, BJ's Market deserves your visit. Five stars all day, every day! Highly recommended!"
Smothered Chicken
In a cup
$17.5
Roasted Chicken
Sweet potato pie
$17.87
Peach Cobbler
Banana pudding
$5.45
Honey1 Bbq

Honey1 Bbq

4.2
(1k+)
• Barbecue • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
$4 off on $25+
"I didn't know it came with fries at the bottom , so I bought additional. I wasn't even mad about it . It came with sauce and it was flavorful. The bbq tips had a great deal of meat on them. If you are someone who enjoys sauce but not too heavy , this is the place to go."
"I have tried several restaurants serving rib tips on DoorDash and this is truly the best. The perfectly cooked, moist and tender ribs were excellent and the sauce was tangy/sweet. Even the fries were very good. Moving forward, this is the only place I will order rib tips from."
Chicken Wings
"Big bird" wings fried up fresh and crispy. Served with fries.
$14.76
Rib Tips with Fries & Bread
Tender pork pieces, expertly smoked and seasoned, offering rich flavor in every bite. Served with fries & bread.
$12
Full Slab $30.99
Pork spareribs-the tastiest, meatiest rib there is. We don't boil and steam them so they fall off the bone - we smoke them low and slow so you'll know they're meat when you bite into them. Half slab serves on hearty eaters, full slab makes 2 or 3 people very happy. Served with fries and slaw, and sauce on unless you say not to.
$22.73
Monicas pizza

Monicas pizza

4.8
(200+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee
"As always, I loved my Monica's 18" Party Pizza! Always fresh and hot out the oven."
"Me and my two other friends were hanging out and playing some video games. Delicious pizza, absolutely destroyed it. It was nice and hot, the cheese was fluffy and fresh. Slice sizes were good to grab as we gamed, would definitely order again."
# 2Two Slices of Pizza, and beverage
Served w/ French Fries, Coleslaw, Garlic Bread & Cocktail Sauce
$12.44
18" Party Pizza
Served w/ Romano Cheese, Garlic Bread & Marina Sauce
$31.06
# 1 Slice of Pizza, Fries, and beverage
Served w/ French Fries, Coleslaw, Garlic Bread
$11.63
Benny's Pizza

Benny's Pizza

4.6
(10+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
Cheese Pizza (Large 14" (Serves 3-4) )
Add toppings for an additional charge.
$24.69
Cheese Sticks
Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
$7.68
Slice of Pizza
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$4.76
Nuggets
Add toppings for an additional charge.
$4.8

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