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Chicago q, Chicago, IL

Chicago q

4.4
4.4
4009 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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 4,009 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chicago q offers a spacious setting with "courteous staff" and a menu that delights barbecue lovers. The "pulled pork on brioche" and "homemade chips and pickles" are particularly praised. While service can vary, the "amazing flavors" and "excellent BBQ" keep patrons returning. Ideal for birthdays and casual outings.

4,009 Reviews
  1. luke

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  2. Jen

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    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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  3. Steven

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 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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  4. Darlene

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. Laura

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    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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  7. Olivia

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We expected a cozy, warm restaurant, but to our surprise the restaurant, was pretty brightly lit and lacked a little bit in the ambience aspect. The drinks were really yummy, but the food was pretty subpar. I do not regret coming here, but I do not think I will find myself wanting to come here another time, other than maybe for a drink and their complimentary homemade chips.
    Chicago qResponded on 12 October 2024
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Olivia. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks and homemade chips, but we’re sorry that the ambiance and food didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account as we work to improve. If you’d like to discuss your visit further, please feel free to reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone. The Chicago Q Team

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  8. Mark

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pork chop was left in the smoker way too long and I was very disappointed, while the Mac in cheese with bacon was amazing and the sweet potato mash was very good.
    Chicago qResponded on 5 October 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Mark. We’re sorry to hear that the pork chop didn’t meet your expectations. We’d love the chance to make this right. Please reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone so we can learn more about your visit and work to improve your experience. The Chicago Q Team

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  9. Gregory

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been to Chicago q 3x now. Our first 2 visits were amazing all around, but this last visit missed the mark in when it comes to service. We sat in the bar/lounge area and the bartender was also our server. Although she was nice and friendly, she was clearly overwhelmed which led to us asking several other staff members through our meal for drinks, the check, etc.
    Chicago qResponded on 3 October 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Gregory. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your first two visits, but we’re sorry that your recent experience with service didn’t meet expectations. We’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure better service in the future. Please feel free to reach out to our manager, Rob, through our website or by phone if you’d like to discuss further. We’d love the chance to make things right. The Chicago Q Team

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  10. Brent

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we sat on the patio and as we started our appetizers a rat appeared on the cushion next to us… We moved inside. A great place which needs to check other patio for rodents

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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 4.4 stars by 4009 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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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