Windy City Ribs & Whiskey
Company Details
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4PM-12AM
Friday: 4PM-12AM
Saturday: 12PM-12AM
Sunday: 12PM-12AM
Contact Information
Chicago, Illinois, 60616
United States
Windy City Ribs & Whiskey Reviews
Submitted by W. Casimir Faulkner on 08/21/2022
W. Casimir Faulkner 4 stars rating.
First timer... the food was good. Huge servings. Get there early, it gets packed and you'll have to wait for your drinks
Submitted by Marquita Vaughn on 08/16/2022
Marquita Vaughn 5 stars rating.
The food was DELICIOUS rib tips were tender and sauce was great!
Submitted by Samone Dailey on 08/14/2022
Samone Dailey 3 stars rating.
I got the St. Louis ribs the bbq was great. But the ribs were not tough and they were hard to pull apart. The meat itself did not have enough seasoning but the bbq made up for it. the customer service was great but I was confused where to go when I came in. There was only one person holding down the front but she was very nice. The bar area was crowded and it was hard to find someone to buy my drink.
Submitted by Paula Hall on 08/11/2022
Paula Hall 4 stars rating.
I'm not a big BBQ fan. Went with friends and it was great!!!
Submitted by Shagmond Lowery on 07/31/2022
Shagmond Lowery 5 stars rating.
Windy City Ribs & Whiskey is a very good place to enjoy a smooth a easy going lunch or dinner. Chicago has over the years opened up to the open restaurant window concept and Windy City Ribs & Whiskey has it. When you sit inside you feel relaxed and ready to get to eating some delicious BBQ. I tried the sampler they have to offer which gives you rib tips, a half slab, chicken and a portion of beef brisket. All of them were delicious and tender. The beef brisket was good no doubt. The rib tips were cooked how rib tips should be cooked. The half slab falls off the bone. The chicken, man the chicken is amazing. The fries they have are seriously on point too. Now please keep in mind they are using a Midwest style sauce so it has that tangy taste that can be a change of pace from the deep south sauce that tends to be sweet. Either way you'll love it and the service is on point too. If you want some great BBQ this is a great spot to get some. Five stars from me!
Submitted by Jessi Fisk on 07/22/2022
Jessi Fisk 5 stars rating.
Great little local place. We got the sampler plate. Brisket was on point, green beans were delicious, and the lovely server at the bar had a heavy hand. We finished eating before I remembered to snap a pic!
I loved that the big windows were open and we just watched the city go by.
Submitted by Clay Scola on 06/29/2022
Clay Scola 5 stars rating.
Unexpectedly good food. Wanted ribs, got the BBQ sampler: Ribs, Rib Tips, Wings, & Sausage. Green Beans and Mexican Corn. All I can say is this was a great stop to eat. Then the ladies that are in the joint and the ones that come by or walk by are ????????????????. Windy City Ribs & Wings is definitely 5out5. See yall again fam.
Submitted by Richard Blake on 06/28/2022
Richard Blake 5 stars rating.
We had the (take out service) rib tip and hot link meals. Food was very good and the sauce was wonderful. Staff was very cordial. will definitely return.
Submitted by Josie Rubio on 06/25/2022
Josie Rubio 5 stars rating.
I have family from out of town and had the absolute best service that I just have to make this one of regulars. Thank you so much. They had the most tender delicious brisket and ribs in this world!!!! The loaded fries are sooo delicious too. The smoked wings are just superior. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. They were the best!
Submitted by Jeremy Foz on 06/19/2022
Jeremy Foz 5 stars rating.
There was just a small eat-in area and when we first walked in (the lables above the doors are just for marketing...multiple people were confused for which door and were questioning whether they were open through the window), there was only one person cooking, prepping meals, and taking care of patrons... Props to them for holding down the fort! Shortly after, another worker came on for their evening shift.
The food was delicious. We had a couple people order the sampler platter (neither could finish, but they gave it a good try). I got the brisket sandwich and it was very good. The fries were seasoned and tasty.
There were a few other patrons that were friendly and we struck up conversations. All-in-all, a good experience.
Submitted by Heather Peterson on 06/17/2022
Heather Peterson 5 stars rating.
Really friendly and good vibe. Food was tasty and plentiful and the bartender served my drink with a smile. Bouncer was fun to talk with and made me feel right at home as an out of towner. Thanks!
Submitted by Maria Jones on 05/13/2022
Maria Jones 4 stars rating.
Nice, quaint and cozy restaurant and bar with a friendly staff and family-like atmosphere. There's a decent menu but not a ton of options if you don't eat pork. We chose chicken sandwich, beef hot links and wings with a side of Mexican corn All were tasty but nothing was off the charts and the one BBQ sauce selection was a little unexpected. The drinks were average servings and did the job. All in all it was a good experience. I'd go back.
Submitted by Glen Vest on 04/08/2022
Glen Vest 4 stars rating.
This is a small place, but the food was good. My wife and I had the BBQ Sampler, so we tried ribs, ends, brisket, slaw, and baked beans. All were good. We're glad we could provide some business to this struggling small place!
Submitted by Michael Zingg on 08/13/2021
Michael Zingg 5 stars rating.
I was assigned to do a doordash photo shoot here, I usually don't review work shoots, but Terri the owner was an amazing host, as was the bartender and the rest of the staff. it was such a fun night, their slushies are perfectly sweet. I tried a lot of the dishes, but out of the 10 I tired I recommend the ribs and the BBQ wings stuck out, the chef came out and finsihed the ngith with lamb chops that wer eto die for I reccomend those as well! i dropped a few photos below that i took on the shoot.
Submitted by Justin Provo on 06/12/2019
Justin Provo 3 stars rating.
The service was par for the course, could have been better. We tried ordering multiple items that were out of stock and it just set the course for a less than stellar experience.
The food took a long time, and while the manager came out to apologize (on their own accord) our appetizer was cold when it finally did arrive.
The entrees were fine, nothing to write home about but tasted okay. All of the food was not very hot, which begged the question of why our food took so long.
And lastly, there was a minor dispute over menu pricing once the bill arrived, but was honored once challenged. Overall a lackluster experience.
