Chicago's Best BBQ

ChicagoPride.com
August 29, 2004

Andy Farriester's favorite BBQ joints with good eatin' and even better seatin'.

Andy Farriester's favorite BBQ joints with good eatin' and even better seatin'.

Freddy's Ribhouse (Closed)

Freddy's does ribs like no other "joint" in Chicago. They class them up with a subdued setting, romantic lighting and tables adorned with crisp, white linens. The "BBQ" here is sweet and smoky. Small area outdoors seats 30.

Freddy's Ribhouse (Closed)

1555 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 377-7427
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Blue Iguana Chicago (Closed)

Cute "frat boys", messy eats and lots and lots of beer. Blue Iguana serves BBQ up in this Wrigleyville setting that will appeal to that inner "straight" in us all. There is live music on a regular basis. Outside access up to 20 people.

Blue Iguana Chicago (Closed)

2909 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 935-7500
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Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park

Blues and Rhythm and good ol' southern style Bar-B-Que. This place is small but the food keeps packing 'em in. Smoke Daddy does have outdoor seating, open during the "warmer" months.

Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park

1804 W Division
Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 772-6656
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Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern

This nautical themed restaurant bottles and sells it's own slightly sweet, spicy sauce. It did take a while to get used to eating BBQ in a fishhouse but once that meat falls off the bone, the world around me becomes dark. Outdoor seating is limited.

Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern

1655 N Sedgwick
Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 266-1616
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Weber Grill

This place is not really a "BBQ" joint but is does do a mean grill. It is a chain. Not always a bad thing. the available seating on the sidewalk is a kicker. It can seat up to 125 people. Great place for after-work drinks and a nosh.

Weber Grill

539 N State
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 467-9696
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