Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Calo Ristorante
A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A long-running Andersonville institution that’s best when you treat it like a classic Chicago Italian night: big portions, familiar recipes, and an easy-going dining room. The strength is consistency at scale—great for groups, celebrations, and repeat takeout orders that need to hit the same every time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Vesuvio, Lobster ravioli, Calamari fritti
What makes it special: A true neighborhood Italian anchor with proven, high-volume reliability.
#2
Sun Wah BBQ
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A longtime Uptown destination for Hong Kong–style BBQ where the duck program is the main event and the rest of the menu rewards group ordering. Go with a plan—lock in the duck dinner, add one noodle or rice dish, and let the roast meats do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing duck dinner, Roast duck, BBQ pork buns
What makes it special: Hong Kong–style barbecue with a signature Beijing duck dinner.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A Chicago-style neighborhood counter where the BBQ side is about rib tips, hot links, and combo-plate practicality rather than slow-smoked theatrics. It’s at its best as a fast, filling takeout play—pick one BBQ centerpiece, add fries, and keep it moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ rib tips, BBQ ribs, Hot links combo plate
What makes it special: No-frills Uptown staple for rib tips and BBQ combos on a budget.