This weekend at the United Center, join Chicago’s biggest BBQ and country music festival, the Windy City Smokeout. With performances by Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, and dozens of other artists, the festival promises an unforgettable experience. While the music and brews are top-notch, the true stars are the pit masters serving up delicious BBQ. We highly recommend checking out these six Chicago BBQ hotspots.
Bub City
Known for its live country music, Bub City also offers house-smoked meats, burgers, chicken, and award-winning wings.
Chef Art Smith Restaurants
Featuring Reunion and Blue Door Kitchen and Garden, Chef Art Smith’s Southern comfort dishes are a must-try.
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
Chef Dominique Leach blends her Grandma’s Mississippi flavors into soul-filled BBQ, including rib tips and vegan pulled jackfruit sandwiches.
Smoque BBQ
Using hardwood smoke and quality meats, Smoque BBQ serves tender brisket, Texas sausage, and classic baby back ribs.
Soul and Smoke
With three locations in Chicago, their loaded mac and Southern comfort dishes like gumbo and Cajun shrimp and grits are standouts.
Green Street Smoked Meats
Enjoy rustic-chic BBQ with smoked meats by the pound and craft cocktails. Try the chopped brisket sandwich with spicy pickles and watermelon salad.
Join the Fun
The Windy City Smokeout encapsulates the perfect summer day with lively music, ice-cold craft beers, and BBQ that will knock your socks off.
Don’t miss this iconic Chicago festival!
