34 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Glen Ellyn

“Starting with the potato leek soup, wow, the smoke flavor in this soup really elevated it to a new level. Then the burnt ends served over BBQ potato chips, it was a double good combination. (Pro tip: the chips that soak up the burnt ends drippings are dynamite. Finished of the night with the cowboy Reuben... Seriously good “

“Best experience dining out in years!!!I've almost given up on dining out in recent years as the service is always terrible, food is always mediocre at best and everything is expensive. Mission BBQ restored my faith in restaurants.Went in the young gentlemen at the counter went way above and beyond walking us through the menu, explaining how things are cooked, how he likes things making recommendations.While waiting to get my food another gentlemen told me all about how they cook, their sauces and more. The gentlemen cleaning tables was super friendly and helpful as well. It was like Chick Filet service on steroids.And the food, fantastic, the ribs were good but the brisket was probably my favorite. Sides were excellent as were the drinks. Highly recommend Mission BBQ and I'll definitely be back, want to try the brisket dry instead of moist and also want to try a burger. All restaurants could take a lesson in service from this place.“

“I was recommended this place by my coworkers and this is honestly the best chicken I’ve ever had at a restaurant in many many many years. Food is cheap, atmosphere is friendly, owner is super nice, they even have a selection of mild to spicy sauces that’s huge and some of them they even made themselves. That Yummi sauce sure is Yummy. Give this place a shot you won’t be disappointed.“

“This was me and my husband first visit this evening. After driving over 45 minutes, we learn.They had ran out of barbecue ribs That was my main reason because I searched over the website trying to find the best ribs But after looking over the menu I decided to just grab a pool pork sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese. My husband decided to do the chicken sandwich. O, m, g, we were not disappointed even though. Management, Mr. Adam saw the frustration on my face, to my surprise. He came over to the table because he found a 1/2 slab of ribs. Oh my God, they were so delicious. Let's not forget before that. He came over with some delicious sweet potato pie. Oh my God, that was really delicious. I am not kidding you. I was not only surprised to learn that they honor all soldiers on the wall. So he was very honored to ask me to bring a photo of my son because I am a God Star mom. I definitely will be back me and my husband and I will actually share the restaurant with my family and closest friends.“

“A great bar with even better food! Rose was a phenomenal server and had our food out quick even on a Friday night!Parking: Parking right out front is hard, but there’s a free garage less than 5 minutes walking from the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: All thresholds are easily navigated with a wheelchair. The front door does not have an automatic opener.“

“After reopening, this place changed more likely similar to the one in Glenview. It's better than before and I like it. The quality of food is great. You won't regret your money for the food and service. I highly recommend this place.“

“The best bbq around hands down. Super Smokey flavor and smoked to perfection. My only gripes was you have to order at the counter and they call your name. I stalled the line a bit cause I didn’t know the menu but it’s not that difficult to do either. I’m guessing less staff = lower prices and I didn’t think it was crazy expensive, it’s decent. Second gripe was the paper towels in the center of the table, should be off to the side but no biggey, easy work around. Great place though! I’ll be back.“

“Uncle Bub’s was such a fantastic caterer for our wedding. They helped with setting up all linens, centerpieces, chargers, menus, signs, and any and all decor we needed for the event. They got there right on time, knew exactly what they needed to do and were just so helpful throughout the whole event. They were cleaned up on time and made sure everyone was served and taken care of the whole time. Absolutely no complaints from any of our guests and only great compliments on both the food and service.Not only was their day of service fantastic, but the planning process with them was very smooth. Easy to contact, flexible with tastings and conversations on weekends when we had more availability. It never felt stressful or overwhelming and any questions they were able to address and ease our minds throughout the whole planning process.Please consider them for any events as they were a joy to work with across the board!“

“Tried it today for the first time and my husband and I were very pleased. Our waiter Bon was great and very kind and attentive. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner. The food was delicious and the burger was huge. We willBe returning again.“

“Like most, we've had a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce in our pantry for years. I was recently tasked with finding a new place to meet up with friends. With the help of Yelp, I stumbled across Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant. The BBQ was excellent, the Service was perfect, and the ambiance of the place is just as it should be. I'll be back again soon. If you are in the area and like BBQ, make sure you give them a visit.“

“Had a a very tasty lunch. John was very friendly & provided great service. The barbecue shredded pork sandwich and slaw were a terrific combo. Have finally found my go to barbecue place.Parking: Parking is plentiful and close to the restaurant .Wheelchair accessibility: Curb cut close by. Straight shot thru the door.“

“First time ever in, the place was super clean, staff very friendly and the food was absolutely fantastic. 1/2 was some of the best I ever had, ribs were great, and sides were amazing. The food came out super hot and fresh as well. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Gave this place a whirl during my lunch before tuning 4 pianos at Crone Middle School. It exceeded my expectations so much that I came back after tuning those pianos which was 4.5 hours later and the cashier even recognized me which was a nice surprise. Customer service was great and the food was even better. I love that they have a few different sauces to experiment with the tasty food. The sassy, shark sauce and shark white and can’t forget there version of the Carolina sauce. All of it was on point. I had the half chicken and a sausage link with a side of green beans, mashed potatoes and sweet mashed later on with the corn muffin. Everything was kosher and definitely will be back next week as there are more pianos to be tuned at different schools. Highly recommend this place!“

“Came for the rave reviews about their dim sum and they didn't disappoint. Food was hot, fresh, tasty, good portions and staff was very attentive. Really have to hand it to the chefs. Although decor is nice, they really should've spent more time or money in hiring quality painters and that includes the restrooms. It would make the place so much nicer for a place that is touting to be a high end cuisine. Been told it's been open for about 4-5 months and will definitely be back for lunch or dinner.“

“Nice little place. Have some nice games to play and some bingo nights and stuff like that. Food is really good for a small little bar. Wait staff was friendly and service was great. If your looking for a nice casual place to go hang out while you have some food and play some games and watch some sports , give it a “

“My wife and I went here for dinner a few weeks ago for our anniversary. This was the first place we came for our first dinner date when we started dating 7 years ago. We love this place!The atmosphere, the service and the food are always exceptional! We started off our night with a few cold beverages. Then decided on our appetizer.First, we ordered some jalapeno cornbread for appetizer.Then for our main course garlic mashed potatoes with sage gravy, barbecued ribs, beef brisket and pulled pork! So very flavorful. So very tasty. I highly highly recommend!Want to say thanks again to Chuck's and their staff for making our anniversary always memorable! If you love barbecue definitely check out Chuck Southern Comforts Cafe in Darien, Illinois 5 stars all day long! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The teenager male with the glasses recommended the gyro pork kebab dinner we got that with rice and Greek salad he also recommended us a side of spicy feta. I didn’t catch his name but he was very patient and answered me and my husbands questions. It was also extremely busy the evening we visited and our food was out relatively quickly all the staff handled the extremity busy time really well. Thank you Nicky’s!“

“The environment is so peaceful, extremely clean, staff is pleasant. The rooms are large with plenty of seating for party of ten, love the YouTube unlimited access, sound system was flawless. The food was fresh & delicious and those who had drinks truly enjoyed them☺️. Hourly increments was just right Looking forward to returning soon“

“We ordered the burnt ends with pit beans and corn bread, and the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. The order was ready for pickup on time. and stayed hot while we drove home, about 20 mins. These meats were sooooo tender (which is high on my for good BBQ) and tasty. My partner liked his sides too, and the sweet potato fries were also pretty good. We both agreed that we want to come back when we're ready for BBQ again. 5 amazing stars for the meats. 4 stars for the sides.“

“I usually do my own BBQ but felt lazy today so we ordered some BBQ from @gematosbbq in Naperville and it is delicious. Highly recommend the ribs, rib tips and the BBQ chicken. The sides were delicious especially the Grecian potatoes. Will definitely order from here again.“

“Food was really good! The pulled pork sandwich was excellent! The burgers were delicious! The kids meals were good! I'm only keeping it at a 4/5 stars because we waited for almost an hour for our food. The waitress was great and everything about it was great! I would definitely recommend and go here again, just don't be in a hurry.“

“Still a BBQ Mission fan but this one comes close!Lovely establishment featuring a Tuesdays Rib Special . Great place for fundraising ! We loved the Brisket which is moist and has a bit of delicious fat, the pulled pork is not dry but flavorful and turkey slices are just ok -maybe lacking flavor which can be dressed up with a choice of sauce.The two slices of bread could be replaced by the traditional corn bread .The coleslaw was freshly made and yum! We found the mac & cheese to be bland and is a surprise because other patrons complained about this item and feedback didn’t seem to help! The triple chocolate cake is tasty but not moist enough so it crumbles.We paid $34 and was enough for two persons.Very pleasant staff will return on Tuesdays !“

“First time visiting this location, I decided to try something different from my typical fish tacos, which I really enjoy. I tried the pulled pork sandwich....it was ok. Not terrible by any means, but nothing that makes it stand out either. I got fries cause on the giant menus by the door it shows waffle fries, unfortunately that isn't what they have as their fries so it's kinda misleading in that aspect. I typically don't order fries.“

“The roast duck, with its skin so impossibly crisp, it shatters like glass under the slightest pressure, revealing the succulent, spice-infused meat beneath. Dipped in a sweet plum sauce, a piece of Cantonese heritage on a plate. Then comes the char siu, that iconic Cantonese barbecue pork, its edges charred to perfection, the meat tender, almost sinful in its juiciness. The marinade, a complex blend of honey, soy, and fermented tofu, clings to each slice, a sticky alchemy of Cantonese cooking. It’s sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, the kind of dish that haunts your dreams, compelling you to return. The Cantonese oil chicken, a masterpiece of simplicity. Poached in a master stock that’s a closely guarded secret, the chicken is impossibly tender, its skin silky, almost translucent. Served with a side of ginger scallion oil, it’s a dish that balances the richness of the meat with the brightness of fresh herbs, the simplest flavors are the most profound. Sitting here, chopsticks in hand, surrounded by the clatter of plates and the murmur of satisfied diners, I'm struck by the depth of flavor, the craftsmanship, and the sheer joy that is Cantonese barbecue. It's an experience, a journey through the heart of Cantonese culture, and one that I'd walk a thousand miles to taste again.“

“I stopped in for dinner at Famous Dave’s on March 28th with a couple of buddies. I’d never been and had to try their bbq - and it was delicious! Highly recommend the brisket nachos, and if you go on a Thursday, their Rib Tip platter is fantastic.The service was incredible too. If you go, ask for Steph. She made sure we were taken care of, went out of her way to share her recs, and even brought the manager by to say hello - really cool guy! Couldn’t have asked for better service.Will definitely be back soon!“

“Visited here 3 times this year for the iftar buffet. It's was a very good experience all 3 times, mashallah. But I was a little disappointed in my 3rd visit. There were no vegetarian options in your buffet menu. I had a person with me who was a vegetarian and could not eat anything except your raita with fried rice. I would like to request the management to please have a couple of vegetarian options available in your buffet daily. Apart from that pleasant atmosphere friendly staff.“

“I love they food it’s always good and hot the service I have had has been great very nice I get they ceasar salad with chicken so good and I also get they bbq rostissare with there macaroni and when I got a taste for bbq I get there half slab rib very delicious and I have tasted there burgers it’s very “

“Ok, so I've never had anything like this before. The food was really good!! Took about 30 min to make. So I know it's all fresh!! Very nice staff!! At first I was questioning the price but wow it's a lot of food lol. The only thing I'm gonna do the next time is ask for extra sauce. That stuff was awesome!! Remember everyone, this is a food establishment that cooks everything. I'd rather know I'm waiting for awhile to get great food then to get food that may get microwaved and givin to me in 10 min. I'll be back soon!!“

“We went on Sunday evening 04/07/24. It was about a 30 minute wait to be seated, which was fine.Our waiter was friendly but not attentive. We asked for more water and I ordered coffee but he didn't return. Someone else delivered the food and gave us "to go" containers. He returned after we were finished eating.We don't drink alcohol or soda so we only ordered water and coffee. I would have ordered dessert but he didn't ask. We think we got poor service because we didn't offer the BIG TICKET ITEM: ALCOHOL. Spend more money=bigger tip. We would have tipped better for good service but we only have 20%.That's my last time there.“

“5 stars and no complaints !!I am very picky person and also I usually cook meal at home so I never feel outside restaurant food fresh. BUT, The food is so delicious and fresh here and service is great. Price is reasonable and specially the place is very clean. We can’t wait to go back again.“

“Our waiter, Paul, was fantastic! The food was great… even the items I personally didn’t care for it wasn’t due to how it was done, just that I don’t like that food. Not only good food, but it was fun as well… I definitely recommend.“

“If you haven't tried Venezuelan food, you have to make your way here. Everything from the cachapas and tequenos to the patacones and burgers are awesome ❤️?? the chicha is to die for!!Dietary restrictions: They have a dish for everyone. If you're vegetarian there's plenty of options for you.Kid-friendliness: Everyone is so nice and friendly with kids. Staff is always playing with them and treating them nice!“

“QBBQ is one of my favorites! As a vegetarian I feel like they have good options for me. They have a variety of salads but what I really enjoy is all the side options. My boyfriend loves the spicy wings here. I always feel like it’s really clean and the staff is always friendly.“

“Generous portions, food stayed warm from when I picked it up to when I got it home, and everything tasted good. The restaurant is a little too chaotic for dining in for my taste, but it was definitely well populated and exactly what plenty of other people were looking for.“