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Lem's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant · Chatham ·

Lem's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue restaurant · Chatham ·
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The 13 Best BBQ Spots In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Lem’s has been around since 1951 and is probably the one BBQ restaurant your uncle who’s visited here exactly once knows about. History aside, this carryout-only spot in Chatham still makes some of our favorite ribs in the city. The ribs are aquarium-smoked, and the sweet, vinegary mild sauce is a perfect counterpart to the fatty meat. Also, the ribs come on a bed of fries that soak everything up, so save some room for those." - adrian kane, john ringor

https://www.theinfatuation.com/chicago/guides/best-bbq-chicago
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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
Featured in

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 Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
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 Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Kim Kovacik
Lem's Bar-B-Q by Nick Murway/Eater Chicago
Lem's Bar-B-Q by @TheInfatuation
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