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Chicago q is not your ordinary barbecue joint. Since opening in 2010, Our Chefs have created a barbecue experience like none other by using the highest quality meats seasoned with house-made rubs while served in a Savannah-style dining room, imbued with Southern charm and comfort. The restaurant serves award-winning competition fare alongside regional favorites from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee, which pair perfectly with the best selection of rare and exclusive bourbons in Chicago. Whether in the neighborhood or traveling to the city, a group of two or one of 50, Chicago q is the ideal space for any gathering or occasion.
House-smoked Southern BBQ plus a full bar & bourbon flights in an upscale setting.
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 642-1160
Website: https://chicagoqrestaurant.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Lucia Escobar
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Chicago Q is an excellent spot for upscale BBQ in the heart of the Gold Coast.
The location is perfect, the atmosphere is stylish yet comfortable, and the music creates a great vibe without being too loud.
The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, which really elevates the experience. Cocktails are well crafted and pair perfectly with the food. The barbecue is flavorful, high quality, and served in generous portions, with standout sides that feel both classic and elevated.
Overall, Chicago Q delivers great food, great drinks, and a great environment. I have been many times including my birthday where they surprised me with a delicious cheesecake. I am always delighted with the service. Definitely a visit that is worth it.
… moreChicago Q is an excellent spot for upscale BBQ in the heart of the Gold Coast.
The location is perfect, the atmosphere is stylish yet comfortable, and the music creates a great vibe without being too loud.
The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, which really elevates the experience. Cocktails are well crafted and pair perfectly with the food. The barbecue is flavorful, high quality, and served in generous portions, with standout sides that feel both classic and elevated.
Overall, Chicago Q delivers great food, great drinks, and a great environment. I have been many times including my birthday where they surprised me with a delicious cheesecake. I am always delighted with the service. Definitely a visit that is worth it.
Shaquita Harris
I came here on Valentine’s day. They had a very cute Valentine’s day menu. I opted for the Q2 with the brisket and the St. Louis ribs with a side of baked beans and Brulee macaroni and cheese. I also had 2 pistachio espresso martinis. Everythjng was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be returning!
… moreJoneice Atchison
This place is fantastic. It is out second time dining here. The bbq is smoked but not over sauced. We got our exact same menu selections two times in a row.
I grabbed the Pit sandwich which is loaded with pulled pork, brisket and links. The sandwich is on a brioche type bun and topped with Cole slaw. For a side, I upgraded to the Mac and cheese.
My husband likes the burger that comes with brisket. He likes his with a side of mash potatoes. Both of us had some leftovers and we are excited for the second day run through of the meal.
This restaurant is so good. The service on our second occasion was superior, Ece. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the chops and pickles that the meal starts with. The drinks are hearty snd there is so many choices. The dessert is in a category of its own. We for the carrot cake and it did not disappoint. On the second occasion we also got the carrot cake. Too good to leave here.
… moreI grabbed the Pit sandwich which is loaded with pulled pork, brisket and links. The sandwich is on a brioche type bun and topped with Cole slaw. For a side, I upgraded to the Mac and cheese.
My husband likes the burger that comes with brisket. He likes his with a side of mash potatoes. Both of us had some leftovers and we are excited for the second day run through of the meal.
This restaurant is so good. The service on our second occasion was superior, Ece. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the chops and pickles that the meal starts with. The drinks are hearty snd there is so many choices. The dessert is in a category of its own. We for the carrot cake and it did not disappoint. On the second occasion we also got the carrot cake. Too good to leave here.
Kelly K
My husband and I have come here for Christmas Eve dinner every year they’ve been open on the 24th for the last…maybe 14 years? The brisket chill is wildly good and they know how to cook a steak to a perfect medium. Hush puppies, Mac and Cheese and carrot cake are also must orders. The service is also amazing and the bartender (I wish I remembered her name!) deserves a major shout out. We’ve had her the last two years and she’s attentive, friendly and makes a great cocktail. Parking is relatively easy and it’s just a warm friendly holiday vibe. We don’t get her as often as we would like throughout the year they have a great front patio that would be perfect for spring/summer months. Definitely will try to get there and have a cocktail outdoors in 2026!
… moreLaura Calabrese
Had a blast with two friends to celebrate our Libra birthdays. It was my second visit here but hadn’t been in a while and chose it because we wanted a place that had the Yankees/BoSox game but was a bit more upscale. Kevin was our server and he was exceptionally patient and attentive. We came during Happy Hour and had quite a few $5 Old Fashioneds. My friends were tickled that we had chips and sweet pickles on the table instead of bread. I had pulled pork and ribs. Friends also had ribs but with brisket. The meats were great. Mac and Cheese was okay (friend said Kitchen + Kocktais version is a bit better). Mashed potatoes and vinegary coleslaw were also good. Kevin brought us a slice of delicious chocolate cake for our birthdays. All in all a great evening and my friends were mad that I had “been gatekeeping” this place from them.
… moreHoward H
Very good BBQ and especially the baked beans. The brisket is a little dry but overall very nice food.
… moreAihn Yaj
I was pretty excited for this since I love BBQ and was sincerely hoping this would be one of those good spots considering it’s reviews. Well… let’s get to it.
Food: Mac and cheese was the best here. Mashed potatoes came in second, fried green tomatoes and wings tied for 3rd, and the Pitt Boss Platter was the worst. The briskets were dry and that should have been one of the stars of the show in my opinion. The pulled chicken was also dry, but that was within expectation. The pulled pork was ok. The sauce assisted just as it did with the pulled chicken. The sausage was the best out of what was put on the plate. Not worth the 50 dollars. I could drive 2 states over and get BBQ that is exceptionally better by all standards. The smoked wings were dry and luckily the sauce was there to bring back some moisture. The ribs were also terrible. My fiancé couldn’t stomach the ribs and she almost threw up after a couple bites. Overall, the food was severely disappointing.
Service: The waiter we had spoke so quickly and answered our questions with annoyance. He checked in from time to time, but the attitude needed some serious adjustments. Unless this is a Chicago thing? I am from out of town, but it seemed as though the entire staff didn’t want our business. It was so bizarre. Some people (not our waiter) who delivered our food seemed friendly enough, but it was almost awkward at times like they didn’t know how to talk to us or what good communication was. I did notice that our waiter was much more receptive and friendly with another table. So this definitely rubbed me the wrong way. We’re paying customers too.
Atmosphere: Fairly comfortable and generally clean.
… moreFood: Mac and cheese was the best here. Mashed potatoes came in second, fried green tomatoes and wings tied for 3rd, and the Pitt Boss Platter was the worst. The briskets were dry and that should have been one of the stars of the show in my opinion. The pulled chicken was also dry, but that was within expectation. The pulled pork was ok. The sauce assisted just as it did with the pulled chicken. The sausage was the best out of what was put on the plate. Not worth the 50 dollars. I could drive 2 states over and get BBQ that is exceptionally better by all standards. The smoked wings were dry and luckily the sauce was there to bring back some moisture. The ribs were also terrible. My fiancé couldn’t stomach the ribs and she almost threw up after a couple bites. Overall, the food was severely disappointing.
Service: The waiter we had spoke so quickly and answered our questions with annoyance. He checked in from time to time, but the attitude needed some serious adjustments. Unless this is a Chicago thing? I am from out of town, but it seemed as though the entire staff didn’t want our business. It was so bizarre. Some people (not our waiter) who delivered our food seemed friendly enough, but it was almost awkward at times like they didn’t know how to talk to us or what good communication was. I did notice that our waiter was much more receptive and friendly with another table. So this definitely rubbed me the wrong way. We’re paying customers too.
Atmosphere: Fairly comfortable and generally clean.
Jamie LaFevers
Beautiful restaurant, kind and attentive staff and incredible food. Leave any restrictions at the door – this is the place for comfort food! The pulled pork was perfect and the Mac and cheese was served hot from the oven. The fried tomato’s were good but weren’t my personal style- breaded and deep fried – I’m used to pan fried so if that’s what you’re used to also then you might be a little overwhelmed by the amount of oil. The Bloody Mary bar was very well stocked and well worth it.
… moreBen Aragon
Really yummy bbq! Really enjoyed our sandwiches. Brisket, pulled pork, and sausage all in one! And the fried chicken sandwich was delicious as well! Very generous portions. Great sides, the mashed potatoes and cornbread were delicious. We ate out on the deck since the day was beautiful. The house made chips and pickles were some of the best I’ve had. They also have multiple sauces for you to try.
… moreGeorge Hurley-Smith
We went here on a Monday night for dinner, we sat on the patio to eat which was really nice. Our server was really friendly and the food was amazing. We’re English so we shared dishes to get to try a variety of things, some of which we had never had before. We got the fried green tomatoes and the hush puppies which were both really nice and crisp, and we shared the pit boss platter with a side of mac n cheese – all the meat was delicious and it was such a good mac n cheese. Our cocktails were also really nice and we also very much enjoyed the complimentary chips and pickles to start. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Chicago!
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