Top BBQ Restaurants In Chicago Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins

Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives show have traveled the country for the best food. To me, BBQ is one of the finest things to look for when it comes to amazing cuisine.

Having spent time in Kansas City, I have seen how fantastic BBQ is made. I have also been to Texas and have had it throughout my life in the Chicago and Rockford areas.

Want to Try Every Illinois BBQ Spot from Triple D?

What if you were a fan of Fieri and his uber-popular show? What if you wanted to check out every BBQ joint in Illinois featured on Triple D? I've got a list of places you can get that fix all taken care of. Just set aside a few days to check them all out.

Honky Tonk BBQ in Chicago

3.6 out of 5, according to Yelp reviews
Cornbread muffins, hot links, and brisket sandwiches got folks raving
Located at 1213 West 18th Street in Chicago

Food Network says:

From St. Louis spares to baby backs to the big beef short ribs, they're serving up real-deal slow cooked barbecue with three signature sauces.

Smoque BBQ in Chicago

4.3 out of 5 says Yelp reviewers
Slabs of baby rack ribs, St. Louis ribs, and mac n cheese are the standout menu items
Find Smoque at 3800 North Pulaski Road in Chicago

According to Food Network:

Guy can’t get enough of the brisket, which he declares 'capital T, tender.'

Sun Wah Bar-B-Que: Hong Kong-Style in the Windy City

3.9 out of 5 Yelpers who reviewed the restaurant
Hong Kong-style Chinese barbecue features egg rolls, Peking duck, and hot & sour soup.
Check them out at 5039 North Broadway in Chicago.

Per Food Network:

Served up Hong Kong-style, menu highlights include peanut butter egg rolls, crispy Beijing duck and a whole roasted suckling pig that Rahm Fama says is "mouthwateringly delicious."

The Right Move? Try All Three BBQ Legends

The verdict? If you had to pick just one? Don't. The right answer is to find time to try all three.

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Source: 3 Illinois BBQ Joints Guy Fieri Loved on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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