The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Illinois — 2026

We compared all 854 BBQ joints in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Bandanas BBQFairview Heights BrisketRibsPulled pork

(618) 222-2060 Website View listing

#2 · Robinson's No. 1 RibsChicago Ribs

(312) 258-8477 Website View listing

#3 · Soul and SmokeChicago

(773) 648-7610 Website View listing

#4 · 4Corners Smokehouse BBQEast Peoria BrisketRibsPulled porkSmokehouseBBQ sandwiches

(309) 387-2418 Website View listing

#5 · Tony's Butt Shack BBQ & CateringHollowayville

(815) 894-2277 Website View listing

#6 · JD's BBQJoliet

(779) 888-9374 Website View listing

#7 · Dukes Blues n BBQEast Dundee

(224) 699-9030 Website View listing

#8 · The BBQ PitHighland Park Ribs

(847) 432-6393 Website View listing

#9 · Robinson's No 1 RibsOak Park RibsPulled pork

(708) 383-8452 Website View listing

#10 · Wood N' Hog BarbecueChampaign

(217) 367-1018 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.