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A North Shore favorite since 1977, Carson’s is known for its award-winning, competition-style baby back ribs slow-smoked for hours in genuine hickory wood-burning pits. For nearly five decades, Carson’s has never boiled, baked, steamed, or artificially tenderized its ribs, preserving authentic low-and-slow barbecue. Guests enjoy chargrilled steaks, pork chops, brisket, salmon, cornbread, and classic supper-club sides in a warm, family-friendly setting.
Long-standing, sit-down rib joint serving classic barbecue & comfort fare in a low-key setting.
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Address: 200 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 374-8500
Website: https://ribs.com/
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Jair Reina
This place is amazing. I’ve been eating at Carson’s since I got to Chicago 10 years ago and the ribs have been consistently good. I had never been to this location, and it’s a beautiful, ample space. It was good to see that the flavor here is the same as the Chicago location.
The ribs were simple perfect, the BBQ sauce was delicious. My son loved the corn bread, and I loved the French onion soup. The coleslaw was fantastic, and I am still dreaming of the fries.
Will be coming back here for an special occasion
… moreThe ribs were simple perfect, the BBQ sauce was delicious. My son loved the corn bread, and I loved the French onion soup. The coleslaw was fantastic, and I am still dreaming of the fries.
Will be coming back here for an special occasion
keresa annie
French onion soup was good, sides were fine. But the ribs were terrible, so tough we couldn’t cut them with a steak knife. Told the server, nothing happened. One of us just ate slaw and potatoes. Salmon was decent. Used to love this place years ago.
… moreEric
Excellent food! Service is very attentive as well! Everything we ordered was delish including the yummy key lime pie for dessert. The BBQ chicken was very good but the ribs were a little on the dry side. I will be back to try the steaks! Busy place for sure but plenty of parking.
… moreCharles Oliver
I was with my family to celebrate a graduation on Thursday, March 5, 2026. There were 4 of us. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The server we had was Evelyn. She was wonderful very attentive to every need we had. She was very knowledgeable of the menu. She was always checking on us the perfect amount. The food was top-notch. The prime rib sandwich is amazing The fillet was wonderful. The brisket sandwich was tender and juicy. The food came out quickly. Evelyn provided a complementary dessert to the graduate. We were also provided warm finger towels at the conclusion of our meal. I would give this place 10 stars if I could Evelyn was amazing
… moreIngrid Davis
Shout out to Scott who made my dining experience at Carson’s wonderful. On the Open Table app at 7:30p on a Saturday night, I made 8:30p dinner reservations hoping for a chance to dine on prime rib. When we placed our order there was a slight chance they the restaurant had ran out of their famous prime rib. However Scott, our waiter worked his magic and was able to secure the rib entree for him but also the prime rib sandwich for me. OMG, the beef was cooked to perfection, it was incredibly tender and so favorable. Our waiter, Scott was personable, attentive and didn’t rush our meal; the pace was just right. Although it was busy, Scott gave us a great dinner service. My only small complaint – Scott never asked if my husband or I if we wanted to replenish our drink order.
… moreMichelle
Excellent food and friendly staff! We dined here on Christmas Eve and really enjoyed it.
… moreJordan Spiwak
Carson’s in Deerfield is one of those classic North Shore spots that always delivers. Coming from Skokie it’s an easy drive, plenty of parking, and you know exactly what you’re getting. Big portions, great service, and food that actually lives up to the reputation.
The ribs are obviously the star. Tender, smoky, fall-off-the-bone good with that sweet tangy sauce that Carson’s is famous for. The steaks are solid too, cooked perfectly and super flavorful, and the sides like garlic mashed potatoes and coleslaw are exactly what you want with a big barbecue meal.
The atmosphere feels old school in the best way. Dark wood, busy dining room, families, date nights, regulars. It has that same comfortable steakhouse vibe as Wildfire but with a barbecue twist. Staff are friendly, quick, and really know the menu.
Overall Carson’s is a dependable go-to for ribs and steaks on the North Shore. Not trendy, just consistently great food and a fun classic Chicago suburban steakhouse experience. Definitely worth going back again and again.
… moreThe ribs are obviously the star. Tender, smoky, fall-off-the-bone good with that sweet tangy sauce that Carson’s is famous for. The steaks are solid too, cooked perfectly and super flavorful, and the sides like garlic mashed potatoes and coleslaw are exactly what you want with a big barbecue meal.
The atmosphere feels old school in the best way. Dark wood, busy dining room, families, date nights, regulars. It has that same comfortable steakhouse vibe as Wildfire but with a barbecue twist. Staff are friendly, quick, and really know the menu.
Overall Carson’s is a dependable go-to for ribs and steaks on the North Shore. Not trendy, just consistently great food and a fun classic Chicago suburban steakhouse experience. Definitely worth going back again and again.
Linc Berns
Came for the sauce stayed for the service… and food.
We stopped by because we have a friend who moved away and asked me to grab him some sauce… i didn’t want to drive downtown so I looked and never knew there was one in Deerfield. We went in, felt a little underdressed, but they were cool, it was lunch.
We had Scott C., who provided amazing service… treated us like we were old friends from high-school who had seen each other in a decade or more.
Now that we know… we will be back soon!
… moreWe stopped by because we have a friend who moved away and asked me to grab him some sauce… i didn’t want to drive downtown so I looked and never knew there was one in Deerfield. We went in, felt a little underdressed, but they were cool, it was lunch.
We had Scott C., who provided amazing service… treated us like we were old friends from high-school who had seen each other in a decade or more.
Now that we know… we will be back soon!
Kristy Marie
Food is always excellent & the service is always impeccable. Jessica was very attentive & a joy to have as our server. We went for Mother’s Day so we were seated on time for our reservation. Jessica kept us on her radar despite it being quite busy, of course. The ribs are always amazing but the BBQ pork chop is insanely now my favorite. I had also tried a few bites of the brisket which was very tender, full of flavor & NOT dry. Everything was delicious. Jessica showed me a trick to the pork chop for leftovers to make sure I got all that I ordered. Was not disappointed. Never am.
Carson’s Ribs on Harlem Avenue was our family’s staple for ALL special occasions, growing up. We were heart broken when that location closed and although nothing replaces the memories we had going there, as Mom & Dad were big fans, Deerfield is always on their A-game. The Milwaukee location is just as awesome. It’s nice to see consistent care and attention towards your customers as well as the quality & integrity of their food.
And a drive through for the rib tips so you can eat them messily in the privacy of your car….I mean home.
… moreCarson’s Ribs on Harlem Avenue was our family’s staple for ALL special occasions, growing up. We were heart broken when that location closed and although nothing replaces the memories we had going there, as Mom & Dad were big fans, Deerfield is always on their A-game. The Milwaukee location is just as awesome. It’s nice to see consistent care and attention towards your customers as well as the quality & integrity of their food.
And a drive through for the rib tips so you can eat them messily in the privacy of your car….I mean home.
one 7 five
Visited Carson’s Prime Steaks in Deerfield on July 5, 2025.
We started with their warm, moist cornbread—perfect with butter.
Our table enjoyed rib tips, a chicken burger, and a half-pound burger, with sides of fries, Greek potatoes, and creamed spinach. The rib tips were flavorful, and both burgers were delicious. As a minor suggestion, serving the lettuce whole instead of shredded would make the burgers easier to handle.
The ambience was inviting and comfortable, with fast, attentive service. Our waitress was especially friendly and efficient.
Overall, a satisfying dining experience. We’ll definitely return for another round.
… moreWe started with their warm, moist cornbread—perfect with butter.
Our table enjoyed rib tips, a chicken burger, and a half-pound burger, with sides of fries, Greek potatoes, and creamed spinach. The rib tips were flavorful, and both burgers were delicious. As a minor suggestion, serving the lettuce whole instead of shredded would make the burgers easier to handle.
The ambience was inviting and comfortable, with fast, attentive service. Our waitress was especially friendly and efficient.
Overall, a satisfying dining experience. We’ll definitely return for another round.