Arrived on a Saturday around 1:00 p.m. crowded, so we sat at the bar. The stools were the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat on. Was not impressed. They only have custom beers, could not get a Miller Lite? They serve a quart container of fries and have NO KETCHUP, only gochujang? Brisket sandwich was OK nothing to write home about. The smash burger was a total mess of a sandwich. Don't order that on a first date! The plastic flatware is helpful with all the mess, NOT. The lighting in the joint does not show the RED that is in the pictures? Not sure what that is all about. Subliminal mind conditioning along with the music. Will not recommend or visit again. Was very disappointed.
Michael Colias
Went for the Paella dinner - amazing !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Swanson
This place rocks all day. Last night at the Irish themed bbq, whiskey, and beer event, my friend and I enjoyed multiple courses while being schooled on the food and drink by Christina and Gregg.The smoke corned beef and the attendant cabbage were by far he best I’ve ever had. I could go on about the bangers, chicken, and pork chop but it would be repetitive. A ton of fun and great attitudes all around. Again, this place rocks. Eating a banger with Black Sabbath playing in the background. ‘Nuff said!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork 1 2lb, Back Alley Sticky Ribs
Mary Kay B.
Stopped in for a sampling of a lot: meatball sandwich, spicy brisket tamale, cornbread, pulled pork, brisket, beans, potatoes, and coconut pie to finish. Okay, it was A LOT!! Everything was good or awesome. The pulled pork was Ah-mazing and I would go back just for the coconut pie! 5/5
Bob R.
This was my second time at Chicago Culinary Kitchen. The first time was outstanding and this was the same. Earlier, I'd been lucky enough to go with other Yelpers. This time, it was family. Their barbeque is as good as I've had it in Texas. The Brisket is perfect - moist with a beautiful bark. My favorite, though, is their smoked chicken. It's wonderfully flavored - smokey, moist, with crisp skin. We also had their baked beans, truffle fries, and their candied bacon for dessert. The decorations are really fun, and you can see them in the photos posted to Yelp. They don't have many tables and have long picnic benches. The service is also very good. And, they have a small well-stocked bar. We went early, so there was no wait to be seated - a real plus since wait times can be long. Chicago Culinary Kitchen definitely rates in my top 10 barbeque restaurants in the USA. When the food arrived, it looked so good we jumped right in. By the time I realized I took no photos, we were half done.
Alicia K.
Awesome atmosphere! The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! Food was off the charts and settled my hankering for good barbecue!!!!
D J
One of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark C.
Best BBQ in the Chicago land area. Everything I've tried from there was exceptional. From the burgers, to the Maple Bourbon smoked fish, to the truffle fries, to the Cole slaw. Everything was great.
Patrick Panayotov
The Beer, Bourbon, BBQ class is a must attend. It was a ridiculously delicious amount of food along with great alcohol pairings. This place is the real deal when it comes to BBQ vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Tibbetts
Brisket was dry with hardly no real flavor. Amish chicken was spicy but probably only decent thing that was tried. Onion burger was also dry, not very good. Didn't even finish it nor the street corn. That tasted watered down & onion. Also took a taste at beignets which was basically puff pastry layers to mimick a beignet with powdered sugar. Food took a little bit to come out. I was only one out of our party to get a beverage from behind the counter which was lemonade. And while everyone had their drinks & enjoying them I waited way to long to get something that could have easily been poured & given way before our food came. Decor I'd say not what I would expect from a BBQ place at all. Definitely won't be back.
Meh. Food is OK but expensive. Brisket tasted good, the rub was good, but it was dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ty McQueen
This place gets good reviews because it deserves it. Excellent food with good service and drinks. I will be back to try other items on the menu. It took three of us to put the bread pudding away and it was worth every calorie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Rognstad
Awesome food! Perfect bbq atmosphere with great art and people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LucysBrother P.
Went there for the first time Thursday night. We all got different things and shared with each other. Here's the breakout: Brisket - pretty good, mostly point so a bit fatty 4/5 Amish chicken - very good 5/5 Back alley ribs - very good 5/5 Cornbread muffin - dry, no flavor - meh 2/5 Zucchini fries - no flavor - meh 2/5 Texas sausage - no flavor - meh 2/5 18 hour pit beans - pretty good 4/5 Mac n cheese - very, very good - 10/5 Fireball bread pudding - sounded good but - no fire - no balls 0/5 I had hoped to get the award winning smoked Moroccan lamb chili. I asked if I could get a sample but was told no. I wasn't about to spend $16 for a bowl of chili without having a clue what it was going to be like. Next time, we'll have to try the Oklahoma burger sandwich and the bone-in pork chop sandwich.
Arrived on a Saturday around 1:00 p.m. crowded, so we sat at the bar. The stools were the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat on. Was not impressed. They only have custom beers, could not get a Miller Lite? They serve a quart container of fries and have NO KETCHUP, only gochujang? Brisket sandwich was OK nothing to write home about. The smash burger was a total mess of a sandwich. Don't order that on a first date! The plastic flatware is helpful with all the mess, NOT. The lighting in the joint does not show the RED that is in the pictures? Not sure what that is all about. Subliminal mind conditioning along with the music. Will not recommend or visit again. Was very disappointed.
Went for the Paella dinner - amazing !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place rocks all day. Last night at the Irish themed bbq, whiskey, and beer event, my friend and I enjoyed multiple courses while being schooled on the food and drink by Christina and Gregg.The smoke corned beef and the attendant cabbage were by far he best I’ve ever had. I could go on about the bangers, chicken, and pork chop but it would be repetitive. A ton of fun and great attitudes all around. Again, this place rocks. Eating a banger with Black Sabbath playing in the background. ‘Nuff said!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork 1 2lb, Back Alley Sticky Ribs
Stopped in for a sampling of a lot: meatball sandwich, spicy brisket tamale, cornbread, pulled pork, brisket, beans, potatoes, and coconut pie to finish. Okay, it was A LOT!! Everything was good or awesome. The pulled pork was Ah-mazing and I would go back just for the coconut pie! 5/5
This was my second time at Chicago Culinary Kitchen. The first time was outstanding and this was the same. Earlier, I'd been lucky enough to go with other Yelpers. This time, it was family. Their barbeque is as good as I've had it in Texas. The Brisket is perfect - moist with a beautiful bark. My favorite, though, is their smoked chicken. It's wonderfully flavored - smokey, moist, with crisp skin. We also had their baked beans, truffle fries, and their candied bacon for dessert. The decorations are really fun, and you can see them in the photos posted to Yelp. They don't have many tables and have long picnic benches. The service is also very good. And, they have a small well-stocked bar. We went early, so there was no wait to be seated - a real plus since wait times can be long. Chicago Culinary Kitchen definitely rates in my top 10 barbeque restaurants in the USA. When the food arrived, it looked so good we jumped right in. By the time I realized I took no photos, we were half done.
Awesome atmosphere! The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! Food was off the charts and settled my hankering for good barbecue!!!!
One of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best BBQ in the Chicago land area. Everything I've tried from there was exceptional. From the burgers, to the Maple Bourbon smoked fish, to the truffle fries, to the Cole slaw. Everything was great.
The Beer, Bourbon, BBQ class is a must attend. It was a ridiculously delicious amount of food along with great alcohol pairings. This place is the real deal when it comes to BBQ vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brisket was dry with hardly no real flavor. Amish chicken was spicy but probably only decent thing that was tried. Onion burger was also dry, not very good. Didn't even finish it nor the street corn. That tasted watered down & onion. Also took a taste at beignets which was basically puff pastry layers to mimick a beignet with powdered sugar. Food took a little bit to come out. I was only one out of our party to get a beverage from behind the counter which was lemonade. And while everyone had their drinks & enjoying them I waited way to long to get something that could have easily been poured & given way before our food came. Decor I'd say not what I would expect from a BBQ place at all. Definitely won't be back.
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Meh. Food is OK but expensive. Brisket tasted good, the rub was good, but it was dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place gets good reviews because it deserves it. Excellent food with good service and drinks. I will be back to try other items on the menu. It took three of us to put the bread pudding away and it was worth every calorie.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food! Perfect bbq atmosphere with great art and people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there for the first time Thursday night. We all got different things and shared with each other. Here's the breakout: Brisket - pretty good, mostly point so a bit fatty 4/5 Amish chicken - very good 5/5 Back alley ribs - very good 5/5 Cornbread muffin - dry, no flavor - meh 2/5 Zucchini fries - no flavor - meh 2/5 Texas sausage - no flavor - meh 2/5 18 hour pit beans - pretty good 4/5 Mac n cheese - very, very good - 10/5 Fireball bread pudding - sounded good but - no fire - no balls 0/5 I had hoped to get the award winning smoked Moroccan lamb chili. I asked if I could get a sample but was told no. I wasn't about to spend $16 for a bowl of chili without having a clue what it was going to be like. Next time, we'll have to try the Oklahoma burger sandwich and the bone-in pork chop sandwich.
Staff was amazing. Food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket 1 2 lb, PB&J Pig Wings, Sausage, Back Alley Sticky Ribs