Best Bbq Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden
Decades-old beer garden with an on-site smoker turning out ribs and brisket.
Notable Picks
Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden is a long-running Lakeview institution where in-house smoked Memphis-style ribs, brisket, and pulled pork back a serious craft beer program and leafy beer garden. It works best as a casual BBQ-and-beer hangout before or after Wrigley, with the smoker room bar showcasing the house pit work.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Ribs Platter, Beef Brisket Platter, Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
What makes it special: Decades-old beer garden with an on-site smoker turning out ribs and brisket.
Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed is a kosher smokehouse in East Lakeview where in-house smoked brisket, ribs, and an award-winning half chicken anchor a small, comfortable dining room. Since 2013 it’s built a following for higher-quality meats, a charitable mission, and a menu that balances barbecue platters with burgers, chili, and vegetarian options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Half BBQ Chicken, Beef Ribs
What makes it special: Kosher, in-house smoked barbecue where profits support local charities.
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Old Crow Smokehouse’s Wrigleyville outpost is a high-capacity bar-and-BBQ spot where smoked ribs, pulled pork, and brisket meet country playlists, a large patio, and game-day crowds. With more than a thousand Google reviews and steady traffic, it’s the play for groups looking to pair pitchers and live entertainment with approachable barbecue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Baby Back Ribs, Burnt Ends, Brisket Mac n' Cheese Sandwich
What makes it special: Large-format Wrigleyville bar where smoked meats, country bands, and patio space converge.