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Lem's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant · Chatham ·

Lem's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant · Chatham ·
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James Beard Foundation Awards 2025: Winners, News, and Updates | Eater

"I described Lem’s Bar-B-Q as a cornerstone of Chicago’s culinary community with a 70-year legacy, started by brothers Myles and Bruce Lemons in 1954 (joined by brother James B. Lemons in 1968), where James’s youngest daughter Carmen, longtime friend Lynn, and nephews Billy and Kameron continue the family tradition serving rib tips and hot links flavored with hickory wood, charcoal, and fire on an eclectic aquarium-style barbecue pit." - Eater Staff

https://www.eater.com/24348887/james-beard-awards-2025-winners-nominees-news-updates

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South Side rib tips, hot links, and aquarium smoker define this landmark

rib tips
ribs
hot links
aquarium smoker
bbq sauce
long line
fried chicken
takeout only
Google Rating
4.1 (3.4K)
Yelp Rating
3.6
Rated 8.4 by The Infatuation
8.4
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311 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Get directions

$10–20

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Information

South Side rib tips, hot links, and aquarium smoker define this landmark

rib tips
ribs
hot links
aquarium smoker
bbq sauce
long line
fried chicken
takeout only
Google Rating
4.1 (3.4K)
Yelp Rating
3.6
Rated 8.4 by The Infatuation
8.4
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Grub Street
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311 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Usually a wait
No restroom
Trendy
Touristy
Debit card accepted
Lem's Bar-B-Q by null
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Eater - Lists + Maps
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Infatuation - Reviews
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Kim Kovacik
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Lem's Bar-B-Q by Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
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