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Chicago q, Chicago, IL

Chicago q

4.3
4.3
4010 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
20:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
Since opening our doors in 2010, Chicago q has mastered the art of elevated BBq favorites. From our “Competition” Pulled Pork, St. Louis Ribs, Sliced Brisket, and crisp Coleslaw, Chicago q celebrates delicious, award-winning BBq from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Whether dining in the comfort of our Savannah-style dining room or underneath the lights of our seasonally-constructed pergola, know that you’re getting the finest BBq Chicago has to offer. While you’re here, check out Chicago q’s extensive beverage menu, boasting a well-cultivated bourbon collection with hand-picked flights featured alongside craft cocktails – sure to perfectly compliment the smoky BBq flavors. Chicago q also offers private rooms for special events, accommodating up to 50 guests, as well as, catering to your home or office. Email events@latsko.com for your event & catering needs!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 642-1160
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Art Smith
  • Catering
    Chicago now is offering catering! Visit www.chicagoqrestaurant.com for our catering menu. Please call us at (312) 642-1160 when you're ready to place an order. Please email q@latsko.com for your catering needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Chicago q Restaurant features artisanal house-made rubs and sauces and our chefs use wood burning smokers to create the most delicious BBq in Chicago. Southern quality service and a modern ambiance make Chicago q Restaurant the perfect location for your next event.
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Division
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered during business hours at $1/3 hrs.
  • Public transit
    Red line at Clark and Division. Walk east to Dearborn then South to 1160 N. Dearborn and you are at BBQ heaven. Bus 36 will take you to Clark and Division as well.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Half Price Bottles of Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Half off select bottles of wine all Wednesday.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 16:00 - 18:00,Thu - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6PM, $5 old fashioned, $5 Well Whiskey & Well Gin $7 House Red & White Wine $9 Q Nachos

What 4,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chicago q offers a spacious and welcoming atmosphere with a reputation for "excellent BBQ" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "great ribs" and diverse menu options. While some diners note inconsistency in food quality, the "very good" drinks and homemade chips are consistent highlights. Ideal for BBQ enthusiasts seeking a lively dining experience.

4,010 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for our birthday celebration. Food was amazing.

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  2. Kim

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful dining experience .Food is always amazing.

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  3. Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, great wine selection...and they remembered me form a visit a month ago.
    Chicago qResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Joseph! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and wine selection—and that our team made you feel remembered and welcomed. We can’t wait to see you again soon! The Chicago Q Team

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  4. Arnetta

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve had dinner at Chicago Q several times in the past. The food was delicious in the past. The Thanksgiving meal was not. The stuffing was extremely dry and what was served as roasted turkey was not roasted turkey. The cut of prime rib was thin and not very good quality. The pecan pie was not pecan pie. We brought guest from out of town and the meal was very disappointing. We will not be returning.
    Chicago qResponded on 30 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Arnetta. I’m truly sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving meal didn’t meet the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. We appreciate your honest comments and will review them with our team to ensure improvements are made. If you’d like to discuss this further, please reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone. We’d like the opportunity to make things right. The Chicago Q Team

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  5. luke

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I were in the mood to eat ribs and Chicago q was one of the first to show up on google. A good friend who I once trusted with food recs, JD said she had a positive experience there before so we made a 6 person reservation. To our disappointment the food (the ribs and other bbq mains) came out quite flat. On top of lack luster food, overly tangy sauces, the service seemed a bit lacking considering the restaurant was nearly empty. They played a lot of Luke combs songs and I can appreciate that. Prolly won’t be coming back here unless JD picks up the tab. My buddy Joe hated the chicken sandwich too.
    Chicago qResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Luke. I’m sorry to hear that the food and service didn’t meet your expectations during your visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will use your comments to improve. If you’d like to share more details about your experience, please reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone. We’d love the opportunity to make things right. The Chicago Q Team

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  6. Jen

    VIP

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a little underwhelmed considering we had heard great things before coming here. Service was great and the cocktails we each had were amazing, but the food was just average.
    Chicago qResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Jen. While we're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and cocktails, we're sorry the food didn't quite meet your expectations. Your thoughts are valuable, and we’ll use them to keep improving. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future. The Chicago Q Team

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  7. Steven

    VIP

    Indiana

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Excellent salads and entrees. The sauces served with the meat were great. Love the cornbread as a side. Great place. We will be back.
    Chicago qResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you, Steven! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the salads, entrees, and cornbread. It’s wonderful to know our sauces and service made a great impression, too. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit! The Chicago Q Team

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  8. Darlene

    VIP

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered brisket Benedict sauce on the side. It came smothered in the hollandaise. I sent it back and they redid it but the eggs had obviously been made earlier. They were cold, and by now my husband was done eating. He had a waffle and eggs snd bacon. The waffle was very hard and dry. The food used to be better and we won’t go back.
    Chicago qResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Darlene. We’re truly sorry that your meal didn’t meet the standards we aim for, from the brisket Benedict to the waffle. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve. Please feel free to reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone if you’d like to discuss this further. We’d love the chance to make it right. The Chicago Q Team

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations outside of their hospitality. It was a fantastic experience.
    Chicago qResponded on 20 October 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our servers were knowledgeable and made great recommendations, and that you had a wonderful experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Chicago Q Team

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience here for my husband’s birthday. The food is all excellent and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Will definitely come back!
    Chicago qResponded on 13 October 2024
    Thank you, Laura! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience celebrating your husband’s birthday with us. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly and accommodating. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! The Chicago Q Team

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FAQs

Chicago q does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chicago q also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 642-1160.

Chicago q is rated 4.3 stars by 4010 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chicago q

1160 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Division
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is offered during business hours at $1/3 hrs.
  • Public transit
    Red line at Clark and Division. Walk east to Dearborn then South to 1160 N. Dearborn and you are at BBQ heaven. Bus 36 will take you to Clark and Division as well.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Art Smith
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (312) 642-1160
  • Catering
    Chicago now is offering catering! Visit www.chicagoqrestaurant.com for our catering menu. Please call us at (312) 642-1160 when you're ready to place an order. Please email q@latsko.com for your catering needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Chicago q Restaurant features artisanal house-made rubs and sauces and our chefs use wood burning smokers to create the most delicious BBq in Chicago. Southern quality service and a modern ambiance make Chicago q Restaurant the perfect location for your next event.
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