Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Magnificent Mile & Streeterville (60611)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Classic Chicago steakhouse institution where oversized prime steaks meet big-night energy.
Notable Picks
8.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Gibsons is the archetypal Gold Coast steakhouse, where hulking USDA Prime cuts, stiff cocktails, and a perpetual buzz draw locals, tourists, and celebrities into the wood-paneled dining room. Portions are oversized, the energy leans party-like, and decades of repeat business have turned it into a default choice for both celebrations and business dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
W.R.'s Chicago Cut bone-in ribeye, Chicago-style bone-in filet mignon, Carrot cake slice
What makes it special: Classic Chicago steakhouse institution where oversized prime steaks meet big-night energy.
8.9
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is a Near North sports bar best known for its long-running, competition-tested wing program, from Firecracker and Poncho wings to the XXX heat challenge. Since 2002, it’s been a go-to just off the Magnificent Mile for big game days, tap beer, and shareable wing platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Firecracker Wings, Poncho Wings, XXX Wings
What makes it special: A longtime Magnificent Mile sports bar where an award-winning wing program is the main draw.
8.8
Opened in 2009 by chef Jimmy Bannos Jr., The Purple Pig is a high-volume Mediterranean small-plates restaurant on the Magnificent Mile where pork, offal, and vegetable dishes pull from Italian, Greek, and Spanish flavors. A Bib Gourmand pedigree, tens of thousands of reviews across platforms, and an always-busy dining room make it one of downtown Chicago’s most proven small-plates destinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Milk Braised Berkshire Pork Shoulder, Charred Cauliflower, Pork Belly
What makes it special: High-volume Mediterranean small plates spotlighting pork and Spanish-leaning tapas.
A Streeterville institution since the late 1970s, Carson’s builds its reputation on char-broiled baby back ribs, smoky sauces, and generous combo platters served in a clubby, dimly lit dining room. It’s the move when you want ribs to be the centerpiece but still want steakhouse comforts and a full bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Full Slab BBQ Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Marriage (half slab ribs and half chicken), Charcrusted Bone-In Pork Chop
What makes it special: Long-running Chicago rib house where baby backs and combo platters dominate.