Best Bbq Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lillie’s Q at District Brew Yards
Southern smokehouse favorites served inside a self-pour craft beer hall.
Notable Picks
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Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
At District Brew Yards, Lillie’s Q brings chef Charlie McKenna’s Southern-style smokehouse into a self-pour beer hall, turning out brisket, pulled pork, and Carolina-style sauces alongside a big tap list. It’s where West Town drinkers layer serious barbecue onto a casual, communal drinking session.
Must-Try Dishes:
1/2 pound prime brisket, Pulled pork sandwich, Smoked chicken wings
What makes it special: Southern smokehouse favorites served inside a self-pour craft beer hall.
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Date Night Magic
Daebak brings all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue to Milwaukee Avenue with tabletop grills, marinated short rib, and thick-cut pork belly cooked over high heat. It’s a high-energy spot where Wicker Park groups linger over rounds of meat, banchan, and soju late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wicker Park Combo BBQ platter, LA galbi marinated short ribs, Spicy short rib soup
What makes it special: Charcoal-fired Korean BBQ built for big tables and sizzling platters.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Mac’s Wood Grilled is a West Town sports bar that leans heavily on its wood-fired grill, turning out burgers, wings, and bar plates with smoky, barbecue-adjacent flavors. It’s more neighborhood hangout than purist smokehouse, but works when you want a game on, a beer, and something charred off the grill.
Must-Try Dishes:
#1 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Wood-grilled jumbo wings, Mac & cheese with sugar-cured bacon
What makes it special: Sports-bar energy with a wood grill turning out smoky bar food.