"Carson’s has made a home near Navy Pier, inside a dimly lit space along Illinois Street, just before the tourist attraction’s entrance. While there’s a variety of restaurants at the pier, Carson’s provides an escape from the tourist madness with ribs and surprisingly good brisket. This is the kind of situation without a dedicated children’s menu where grown-ups should just order a combo plate and share. Food tastes better off your plate anyway." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman