4 Star Restaurant Group

We used 4 star restaurant group to cater our work holiday event. Smoke Daddy BBQ was delicious! Tender brisket, amazing beans. No complaints, as everyone loved the food. Lindsay from 4 star made the entire process very easy. Great communications! Diego delivered the food. He was very professional and polite. He set up the food and warmers and left us to feast. I highly recommend this restaurant and catering business!

4 star catered our wedding and we had an absolutely perfect experience. They were so easy to work with and made our wedding incredible. Our guests have been raving about the food saying it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. We worked with Katie and she was so thorough in planning and was an excellent communicator. She was very personable and helped our vision come to life.

I just had the ham and bacon sandwich with chip is was so delicious wow. Thank you so much for donating this delisoude lunch to lurie's hospital is people like you that makes a great different in this world . God bless 💖

I wanted to thanks the manager Jose he was in top of everything. I was there with my wife and we have a wonderful dinner. Thank you.

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Suuuper delish. Went all out with this one. Got the Saturn and the Topo Chicho drink and they were both great. The nachos were really good. You can put two meats on those which is pretty cool. Tried all the various sauces on there and they were good. Fave was the Sweet bbq one. The plate with the two sides was also delish. Got the pork and brisket, and mac n cheese and cornbread for sides. The mac n cheese and cornbread especially were outstanding. Dessert was the banana pudding. Really good. Like reallyyyy good. So sweet and a little bit of salty. It was great. Service was superb. Our server was super attentive and kind. Didn't catch his name but he was great! Would recommend for suuuuuure

We came in for brunch which isn't served on the weekdays. I don't remember seeing that anywhere but may have missed it. Servoce was good. Food came out reasonably fast. It tasted decent overall. I wouldn't say it was the best but it wasn't dry. The pulled pork wasn't pulled but was probably the best thing I tasted. Brisket was good. The ribs were a bit embarrassing. Very little meat and over charred. Tasted good tho. we got the $69. Taste of daddy's platter or whatever it's called. It fed 3 easily. 4 would probably be fine too. The sides were kinda small for a family tray like that. They add a 3% fee to the bill. They advertise this in small print, but to me this is just misrepresenting prices. I'm not a fan of this practice.

Ordered to go- online. Had the chicken plate and the brisket plate. The brisket was pretty good. It was fatty but not too bad. I was disappointed with the chicken. It was boiled chicken thrown on white bread. Not shredded or anything. It's something I could have easily made at home. It didn't taste like there was any seasoning on it. Like what??? The coleslaw had an overwhelming vinegary taste to it. The fries were mediocre at best. The Mac was pretty good though. For the to go orders they only offer 1 kind of bbq sauce. Not a make or break but good to know if you like sauce Overall I wouldn't come back. There's a ton of other restaurants I would take a chance on for the first time instead

I live in the neighborhood and want to like this restaurant but it always disappoints. The service is consistently bad and rude. Went there because the hash browns are good but they said they were out of them on a Sunday brunch time when not that busy. Then he came out to say they had one left but then 10 mins later came back and said they don't have them and he was wrong. No apology just asked what else we wanted. Wasted time here and still left without eating. Won't come back.

This was my first time at Smoke Daddy. It was warm, so sitting outside was perfect. The ambiance was a bit loud, but it wasn't unbearable. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The food was solid. We got plenty of food to share: beef ribs and chicken. The cornbread was fluffy; I loved all the different Barbecue sauces. Everything was good even the Mac and Cheese. The only Thing that doesn't give it 5 stars is personal taste. Being from St.Louis I had a deep love for bbq and compared its a level of crispy and taste that smoke daddy didn't quite hit. Based on my first experience and personal taste, I give Smoke Daddy a solid 3 1/2 of 5

Walking into the place, you can tell it's casual but in an all-American BBQ-themed way. I ended up getting the Daddy-O sandwich, which had brisket and a stacked onion ring. The brisket could've been a bit more moist, but I did come on a Sunday evening. Aside from that, the staff were accommodating and checked on our party regularly, which is always appreciated!

Accommodating to family, VERY loud!!! Wait staff was kind but not extremely attentive Was with my 4 yr old grandson who needed food quickly he was the last served

I had a great date night at smoke daddy, and was pleasantly surprised by their happy hour that runs until 7pm. I love that they offer beers on tap from Perch brewery, the kick, push hazy IPA is my fave. I got a boiler maker ($4 beer +$2 tequila shot) since there was a happy hour deal. The smoked chicken wings were half off for happy hour, and they were incredible. They were so tender and came right off the bone, and had so much flavor with the sauce. The taste of the daddy with baby back ribs, burnt ends, Cole slaw, and sweet potatoes fries hit the spot. The sweet potatoes fries tasted like churros since there was a hint of cinnamon. The baby back ribs were really tender. The burnt ends were delicious and tender as well. The BBQ sauces were solid, nothing mind-blowing but still good. The surprising standout dish was the cole slaw, the dressing had a nice cilantro taste and it's made fresh to order. The vibe was chill sports bar. Almost cafe-esque since the music was quiet and you could hear the murmurs of other patrons chit-chatting, which I enjoyed. It was surprisingly populated for a Wednesday night, but did not need a reservation for two. They have a double door entrance, and we were able to be sat all the way inside, which is great for winters because you don't get a cold blast whenever the entrance door is opened. Your hair and/or clothes may smell like BBQ afterwards. Also shout out to our server Heron, who was super friendly and walked us through all the happy hour deals.

We went here on a Thursday and had the pulled meat sandwich on special with sides. Everything was super quick and very good. Not to mention this is a stellar deal! We got to sit on the covered patio and it's a very casual vibe.

The brunch here is phenomenal. But come hungry because it is so much delicious food (the bacon is to die for). Coming from the south, this is some of the best BBQ in the area. They also occasionally have live music.

I had a pretty good experience here. I got the STL style ribs (half) with a side of Mac and cheese and sweet potato fries. I'm from St. Louis so I had high expectations for these ribs and they were good. They were a little on the dry side, but still tasty. My sweet potato fries were meh and not crispy at all. The Mac and cheese however was the star of the show in my opinion. They were so creamy and noodles cooked to perfection. I will definitely be getting that again. I was a little disappointed with service. The others in my party got the "Taste of daddy" platter, which allows you to choose two types of meats, but they ran out of one type and didn't ask them what they wanted instead they just gave them double of the same thing. Other than that I had a good experience.

I've been here for lunch and for brunch and I liked both, but liked the brunch a bit more. We added an egg to the pulled pork nachos and they were *chefskiss. Also got a yummy side salad, corn bread (comes w some sort of maple butter), and Mac n cheese. All the food was very tasty. They also have an awesome brunch deal that you can get w bottomless drinks and food, it seriously looked like such a good deal, I'd highly recommend that deal if you were lookin for a Sunday funday. They also have lotsa TVs, playing all the different games. Their patio area is usually Open air in the summer and closed off in the colder months. Service is always fine. Parking over here on division is always tough, just a heads up!

met my high BBQ standards! love the vibes, outdoor seating and decor. I tried the bloody mary which was really good and had unique embellishments, and the topo loco, also good. We got the daddy snacks and burnt end deviled eggs for appetizers. On the daddy snacks, we liked all of it except the jalapeño beer cheese. The deviled eggs were INCREDIBLE!!! We each got a platter & all together tried: ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends, brisket, cornbread, mac n cheese, cole slaw & beans. All of the meat was yummy and could've been enjoyed without BBQ sauce except for the pulled pork. The cornbread and coleslaw were my favorite sides. Our server was nice and brought out food and apps in a timely manner. Overall would def come back!!

great food !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!great music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!great service!!!!!!!!!!!

I visited this restaurant in the summer 2024. They had a nice ambiance and the menu and food was OFF THE CHAIN! Today I visited and wanted some ribs tips only to find out that they don't have them on the menu anymore. Also, I ordered a half slab of baby back ribs that were severely over cooked and pretty much more bone than meat. Finally, i had onion rings which was $5.00 and only got 3! Terrible food. Very disappointed.

Great spot to hang out before or after a Cubs game. Off season is a great spot as well the seasonal decor is welcoming and as warm as the burnt ends!

Oh man, you can't beat the brunch menu and specials here. Everyone here is so attentive and food allergy aware. The visit was elevated to another level thanks to Caleb. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, and he patiently answered ALL my questions. I highly suggest: -Everything on the brunch menu but the potatoes are SO GOOD -Nachos -Brisket -Smoked wings -Writewood and Southwest salad

Today, we were downtown Chicago and decided to grab lunch. We chose Smoke Daddy BBq. Initially walking in, you see a classic bbq style joint with a bar and plenty of seating. We were immediately greeted and sat. Their menu is a typical bbq restaurant with various meat platters and sandwiches. We chose a Daddy-O sandwich and a 2 meat platter with ribs. Also, we started with an appetizer of smoked wings. The smoked wings are really good along with their chipotle mayo type dipping sauce. It's worth getting for sure...crispy on the outside and juicy kn the inside. The Daddy-O sandwich has good flavor, and the brisket was tender. Unfortunately, the various meat and rib platters were worth 2.5 stars. The ribs were flavored well with hints of smoke... but they were cold when they arrived. Everything seemed like it had been under a warmer for a few hours. The pulled pork was slightly dry but decent. The burnt ends were completely dried out and not good at all. I do not recommend it at all. The cornbread is moist and buttery, very delicious. The baked beans with pulled pork were very savory and amazing! Unfortunately, the whole bbq platter was dried out on the main courses. None of the people at our table liked any of the house bbq sauces. Spicy sauce wasn't hot at all, and the other 3 tasted like pure molasses. Blah. Overall, I'd recommend Smoke Daddy maybe for their sandwiches but stay clear of the platter. It's not worth the money.

Tasty spot with a great value in the way of all you can eat brunch. The all you can eat brunch allows you to rotate through the entree options. The service was prompt and the food was delivered quickly. The daddy-o was packed with flavor and the coleslaw had a spice kick. Recommended for brunch time. Only draw back was the tight seating- with all the plates coming it turned into a juggling act at times.

A go to neutral spot for my friends sports needs. But the food always hits. Beer, BBQ, yay.

Jenni was a fantastic bartender! She gave us such a pleasant experience and had a great attitude! We will definitely be back.

We've been here for dinner, lunch, and brunch, and while they have all been good experiences, brunch has been by far my favorite! I think this is one of the best brunch deals you can get in Wicker Park. We got so much good food! Our favorites were the monkey bread and nachos (pictures added.) I loved being able to try the four different barbecue sauces on the table to see which paired best with our food (my fave is the mustard.) Service staff was attentive and nice. We sat out on the patio which was perfect for the nice spring day, and I love their big covered patio so a lot of people are able to enjoy the weather. Smoke Daddy brunch followed by a nice long walk around Wicker Park is hard to beat.

My wife and I love they wedge salad And the staff is so friendly and amazing, especially Ruben and Colleen

Ordered via delivery. Ribs, brisket, baked beans and cornbread. The ribs had a good flavor but a little dry. Brisket was tender, with a little fat. The baked beans with meat (not sure if pork) were very good. The cornbread had an amazing flavor but was dry. I'll give them another try.

Met a friend here for lunch. Service was nice and the food overall was good. I got brisket which was a little dry and the collard greens could have been cut into smaller pieces, but the hush puppies were amazing!! Probably not my first choice for BBQ but would be a good option when in the area.

Haven't been in a while. Smoke Daddy always delivers. Most consistent, solid food in Chicago that withstands the test of time. Service is always excellent. Server Maria does a great job. Always a pleasure. Always recommend.

We stopped by Smoke Daddy's because it was recommended by locals. We really enjoyed the cornbread and smoked meat at this restaurant. The sides were average overall. I ordered greens and they lacked flavor, we're really big pieces and not chopped up at all! Our service was great but very slow. There was only one server and it got busy after we arrived . The outdoor patio was very nice and clean .

Recently visited Smoke Daddy this past Saturday for lunch. Food was decent and the service was good until I received a notification that my card was charged for nearly $300 (our original bill was roughly $80). Which... for a college student, this took a big hit to my account. Upon the mistake, I was only met with the waitress and a verbal apology. It wasn't until I pulled aside a manager on my own that I was able to speak to one. I simply asked for, at the very least, a void receipt confirming that the transaction was terminated. I was still only given a verbal apology until I asked another manager for some help. After much back and forth I did receive a $25 gift card back to the same restaurant. I still have yet to receive the money back. I was given a business card for who I believe is the GM with only an email and name. I have tried contacting and am waiting for a response.

We went for a late dinner on Monday night and were created by a pleasant woman who showed us to our table. We ordered the smoked wings - amazing! Super flavorful! I got a brisket sandwich & my husband got a rib platter. Everything was awesome! Our server Evan was fantastic! Ready with refills without asking and prepared for everything! Very memorable! Still one of our favorite BBQ places! Looking forward to our next meal there!

Great Burgers and BBQ! The sweet potato fries were fantastic. The collard greens had a great texture but were way too salty. I definitely recommend the cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. Service was ok. The restaurant had multiple rooms and plenty of seating.

Excellent restaurant. The food was good, the service was excellent and the vibes were nice. Unanticipated bonus - my friend who is allergic to mustard was able to eat this BBQ, which was nice (and atypical). The pricing was also reasonable. I liked this place.

The food is good and have been going to Smoke Daddy for a long time. But, how come anytime I try to order from here they are closed or I cannot make an order for pick up for some odd reason. More specifically the Wrigleyville location. (I should mention that I normally order around 7:30/8:00 PM.) Can someone make this make sense?.

I recently dined at Smoke Daddy, and I must say, it was one of the most disappointing experiences I've had in a long time. I wish I could give this place zero stars, but unfortunately, Yelp doesn't allow it. Let me start by saying that the food was downright disgusting. We ordered various dishes, including rib tips, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, and collard greens, and every single one was a complete letdown. The lack of seasoning was baffling - it seemed the chef completely forgot to add flavor to the dishes. I had high hopes for a gourmet meal, especially considering the hefty price tag of $66, but it was a total waste of money. The rib tips were dry and flavorless, the coleslaw was bland and lacked any crunch or freshness, and the mac and cheese were like eating a lukewarm, cheesy paste. As for the collard greens, they appeared as if they had been hastily washed and carelessly dumped into my bowl. Evidently, no effort was made to make them flavorful or enjoyable. To make matters worse, I was so disappointed with the quality of the food that I had no choice but to throw it all in the garbage. It's a shame to see such a waste in terms of money and the potential for a satisfying meal. I am so displeased with my experience at Smoke Daddy that I intend to contact my bank to dispute the charges. This establishment failed to deliver its promises and provided me with an abysmal dining experience. If you're looking for a great BBQ place to satisfy your cravings, I strongly encourage you to steer clear of Smoke Daddy. Based on my experience, I will never set foot in that place again. Save yourself the disappointment and find a different BBQ joint that actually values its customers and knows how to prepare flavorful food.

Recently went to Smoke Daddy BBQ and had their weekend brunch. The ambiance was very comfortable even with my whole family. The server, Heron, came through with our order pretty quick. I highly recommend their local brews, matched well with our order. The brunch special had monkey bread, breakfast Nachos, and all the breakfast favorites with a wide selection of lunch options. Highly recommend.

Loaded fries were very good. I will go back. I wish there was a Smoke Daddy's in the Western Suburbs.

the BBQ is awesome. I love that we got 4 choices of sauce on the table. our waitress Elle steered us toward the best cornbread with maple butter ever!!! yummmmmm

Great wait staff who was always so kind and attentive and endless food for $19 and for an extra $27 you can choose bottomless alcoholic drinks (you can choose from 3 kinds like Bloody Mary, mimosa, brunch punch). Lots of fun in a fun atmosphere. Definitely a great deal and fun food esp the monkey bread!

Fantastic, flavorful, filling, fun!! Took my hubby here for date night and he's a bit of a BBQ snob. We are both blown away at the super tasty food and great service. The combo meal with additional yummy cornbread was the perfect amount for two hungry, tall people :-) Highly highly recommend, our favorite BBQ in the Chicago area so far!!

Great food, great service, and they are dog friendly. What more is there to say!!? Highly recommend.

I ordered through GrubHub and the brisket was terrible! However, the mac and cheese is great so I gave the food a 3.

Awesome place! Great for groups! Five of us split three platters and all got drinks and left full and happy. Caleb was a great server!

I love the food, especially the Burnt Ends. Service was great - Parker and Colleen are awesome! This review would have been 5 stars, but I was very disappointed when we heard the menu had changed. Now, all plates are al la carte, and they took Sweet Potato Fries and hush puppies off the menu. Please bring them back or at least bring back the Sweet Potato Fries - they were the best!!!

Friends orders from here for a party and everything was delicious. Cornbread was very tasty, ribs were delicious, what more could you want.

Finally hit Smoke Daddy over the weekend. Ps Google said 10 pm which is their standard hours but they will stay open depending on the crowd. Luckily they stayed open until 11pm this day! But overall, very satisfied... just oneeee crucial downfall IMO, which drops a star for me. I started with a spicy mango margarita from their curated drink menu. It was delicious!! Perfect IMO. So honestly I'd come here for drinks and live music to get that. We did the grilled wings app. Not the best wings I've ever had but very solid for grilled wings (which was a nice healthier option from fried). Good seasoning and char. Honestly preferred them without sauce. Then we split the ribs combo platter with pulled pork, burnt ends, sweet potato fries and cornbread. The meat was all cooked perfectly and had great smoke flavor. The burnt ends weren't the typical chopped style like I normally see but more shredded. The SPF were good... I prefer salty but these were a sweet rendition with brown sugar. Still good and came piping hot, just not our preference. The cornbread was bomb... probably the best I've had in a long time! Wish it automatically came with the platter so we could try the other sides but worth the choice. It had crispy edges from the pan and jalapeños throughout (but not spicy). Now here's my critique... honestly wasn't really a fan of any of the sauces which is huge for a BBQ joint. The "hot" sauces had ZERO heat. I added the extra hot sauce to get even the slightest kick, which wasn't much and the flavors fell flat. My husband agreed. Also, the pulled meats came already sauced which we didn't appreciate. In the future, I would request they don't do that since the sauces are on the table anyway. In sum - Now we're bbq snobs and have tried our fair share of bbq around the country, this is a solid choice for the meat quality and cornbread but the sauces could use some work.

Great food. Love the ribs and chicken. Great beans and coleslaw. Enjoy the atmosphere.

Just got into town and needed some good Midwest meat. This place did not disappoint. Ribs, brisket and burnt ends were stellar, and their awesome selection of sauces were all delicious. I liked the Blazin' Hot and also the small bottle of Hot sauce. So good! My bartender, Leah, was friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Lots of local beers and a good selection of whiskeys. Would have liked to see a good sipping rum, but so be it. Get this: when showing football games, they turn on the sound of the game, but during the commercials, they manually switch over to cool music. Such a labor of love!

Great food and atmosphere especially on game day. Good deal at brunch, tons of food and options to drink. Megan was an awesome server

$28.80 is what i just paid for a small portion of bbq pulled pork mac and cheese and a coke. $4.25 for the drink alone. THEN i get my receipt back with a 3% "cost of business" also listed to "help fight inflation"... on the already exorbitant meal price? at least the service was good.

Megan was the best!!! Delicious bbq and great service!!!Good brunch deal with delicious options!!!