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Chicago q

1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610-2720 (Gold Coast)
312-642-1160
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Ranked #69 of 7,778 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: $21 - $42
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Gold Coast
Cross street: Division
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.
Description: Chicago q is the modern urban BBq experience. What makes q so good? It could be our savory North Carolina BBq rubs tirelessly mastered by ‘BBQ Pitmaster’ and Chef Partner Lee Ann Whippin. Lee Ann earned her place in the BBq hall-of-fame with countless accolades often featured on TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters and the Food Network. Our Chef Partner takes BBq seriously.
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I am from the south, so I tend to be picky about my BBQ. This place is so delicious, it's become my new favorite restaurant. The meats are tender and delicious, the sauces fit perfectly. Every time I have been here, the servers offer great suggestions (as does the owner herself). The staff are friendly and welcoming. And did I... More

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Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Chicago q offers fantastic barbecue plus many other really great menu items. There were so many good choices, we ordered up a storm: sampler appetizer of pulled chicken, pulled pork, and brisket with corn bread; watermelon salad; hush puppies; barbecue shrimp; and ribs! Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys... More

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Grand Rapids, MI
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64 reviews 64 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I love good BBQ, and this place delivered. I had a sampler which included brisket, pulled pork and chicken. All were tender and tasty. The corn bread, BBQ chips and pickles were also very good. We had excellent service and were invited to tour the kitchen and smoker area. I was cool to see behind the scenes as well as... More

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Pico Rivera, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

There's no parking, so either take a cab or valet your car. If you're ordering take-out, you need 2 people, one to drive; one to get out and pickup the food. But even in inclement weather, this place was hopping. Great ambiance. This was hands-down, the best brisket I've ever eaten. I don't ordinarily like pickles, but it came with... More

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SAn Francisco
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I ate in the bar area as I was solo. The waiter was fantastic, not only steering me in the direction of a great combo, but also bringing me tastes of other items not included in the combo I ordered. The restaurant provides fantastic home-made chips and pickles before you order.... Overall, a new favorite!

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Amman
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45 reviews 45 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

Though I'm not a big fan of BBQ flavoured food , but this place was just amazing !! My family and I arrived from airport and after checkin into a hotel we walked to this gorgeous restaurant without any reservations , although it was dinner time and crowded we were welcomed in and were seated.. The ambience of the place... More

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San Francisco
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This place was recommended tp me by locals and is now a staple on my trips. Just be careful not to over order. The bar is packed with a fantastic array of bourbons and you can always find a game on. This is great upscale BBQ. The pickles and chips they start you with risk you filling up before the... More

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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Excellent service. The competition ribs are phenomenal. And I love all the sauce options they give - especially the vinegar one! One of my favorite Chicago restaurants.

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Genoa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Thank you for a great meal and fulfilling our request ! The food was delicious ....it was just a little to loud .

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Hermosa Beach, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This North Carolina bbq entity is so comforting, down home ambiance and sharing the love of food enormousley! We sat outside where no reservations are excepted, first come first serve and we were lucky enough to get a table!!! A corner sittin booth, backed up with beatuiful flower boxes closed in with a very quaint white fence. Pumpkin colored umbrellas... More

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