Bub City

Barbecue restaurant · Rosemont

Bub City

Barbecue restaurant · Rosemont

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Parkway Bank Park, 5441 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018

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BBQ, whiskey, live music, and comfort food with a country vibe  

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The 14 Best Restaurants Near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) | Eater Chicago

"The barbecue arm of Chicago’s largest restaurant group, River North honky tonk Bub City opened a satellite location in 2016 in Rosemont, much to the delight of residents hungry for smoked meats, Nashville hot chicken, and decadent mac and cheese smothered in pulled pork. It also features a lengthy whiskey list." - Ashok Selvam

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45-Year-Old Carol’s Pub Will Rise Again Under New Ownership in Uptown - Eater Chicago

"Bub City, a bar owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, has a location in Rosemont that is partnered with Joe’s on Weed Street. The venue continues to host performances by the band Diamondback, which has a new lineup following the death of co-founder Michael McKeehan." - Ashok Selvam

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Mike Purisima

Google
I was told to visit this place because the barbecue was really good. However, I smoke and grill in Texas so when it comes to barbecue, I have really high expectations. Upon walking in service was great host sat me down quickly however, the waitress didn’t acknowledge me for about 10 minutes. When she did take my order and she’s extremely friendly and I asked her how the brisket was and she said it was the best she’s had but coming from Texas. She was scared that I would be let down but I ordered it anyways because I’ve heard from multiple people Bub City had good brisket. I ordered the back porch tea, which is really good on the hot day and fried pickles for my appetizer which again were really good. For the main course, the brisket was unfortunately dry and rubbery brisket should have a good smoking, bark, and texture. The flop factor should be just enough to wear when you hold it with one finger it bends, but doesn’t necessarily fall apart. When I tried it with this brisket, it was pretty stiff. I’m not the type to complain (however I do leave reviews) and send things back so I tried to eat it anyways, but unfortunately, towards the end the third strip of brisket became very chewy. Back to my server, I was trying to get a refill on my beverage but again she was nowhere to be found so I asked someone else . Only other time I saw the waitresses when she gave me the check and gave me a to go box but what’s funny is once I checked out and walked around the corner. She was stuffing her face with food at the back entrance. Look, I get you’re hungry, but don’t go ignoring your tables when that’s literally your job.

Marc Meeters

Google
This place is awesome. The food was delicious And the portions were very big for the cost these days. The pulled pork is excellent and the tots are a crispy delight. The chicken sandwich was perfect in size and taste. The service was beyond friendly and helpful. We look forward to coming back again.

Kisha Johnson-Smith

Google
I thoroughly enjoyed Bub City! I had their version of Arnold Palmer…Sweet Tea Lemonade. It had vodka in it. It’s a good “sipping” drink as described by our waiter. I loved the cornbread (gotta get it). I ordered the brisket sandwich. It was a good but a bit fatty. All the other dishes got rave reviews as well! Live music is a plus. I’m not a country music fan but I did enjoy it!

Yani Alvarenga

Google
We had an amazing time at Bub City delicious hamburgers and fried chicken sandwich, I got the spicy one and it was hot but delicious! Ambiance is upbeat and live music is from Th- Sun. Right after the fireworks outside! We will come back

Mary Igowski-Bloechl

Google
Traveling through? This is a must-see! FOOD is delicious! The Hot Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich has a little heat & Great flavor made with the most tender chicken!! Try the Bourbon Old Fashion. So smooth & full of subtle flavors! Near the Ohare Airport.

Tabitha Thompson

Google
Fun spot!! We enjoyed the chicken strips. Waffle fries were fine. The pulled pork was luke warm…wish they had bbq sauces to add to the meat! Brisket burnt ends would have been fun but it was Thursday so no dice. Great service!

Mark Faerber

Google
Great place for late night live music. I guess 10pm is not that late, I'm just getting older. Excellent bands. Good tap beer list. Good food options with a focus on BBQ style. Great spot on its own or after a dinner anywhere in Rosemont. Fun!

Nickolaus Deshaies

Google
First time here, we are in town for GFest and walked over. The food was good, the staff was friendly, the had Shiner Bock and Lonestar beer which was great. Heaven was out waitress and she was amazing, she was friendly and engaging and was attentive. I let her picking my meal and it was fantastic, Shes a rock star!!!! It was funny the table next to us thought we were wrestlers haha.
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Brian A.

Yelp
Good food. Servers great. Prices more than fair. Negative. Back bar had plenty of room, but stools seem to be missing. So people had to stand in spots that easily should have seated. Come on owner, fix your stools and fill the bar with seats.
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Kevin P.

Yelp
Let's start off by saying, this place screams AMERICA! Great spot to get all kinds of bar/American food for brunch or dinner. The service was fast and attentive during our stay, and we would all come back for the food. Everyone was quiet during their meal. The place is very large so you can get a reservation or just show up from what we noticed.
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Rita M.

Yelp
Went here last Fri 03/15 Asked for a table. We got a high top (I am 5'2" so it was a struggle to get onto the seat and uncomfortable w my legs dangling) No biggie. My company was good and their food and drinks were good.
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Emily H.

Yelp
Had a good evening here with my husband and my brother, another fellow Yelper! We took a look at recommendations and the menu, decided on Bub City on a Saturday to meet up and have some brews and bbq. I did make reservations prior to our arrival on open table. I think that helped being we went out on a busy Saturday night. The weather could have been better. It was a rainy night but we enjoyed our meals. We ordered chips, pimento cheese, and guac to start. It was good! The pimento cheese dip was different but tasty! All of the food came out super fast. The guys split a pitcher of beer- hazy IPA. They liked it! I love that this place offers pitchers. Great deal for a crowd. We ordered corn bread, ribs, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and the brussel sprouts for dinner. Two of the meals came with a small side of coleslaw which looks good. The cornbread was delicious. Portions were huge. The Brussels sprouts were also surprisingly good! The pulled pork and Mac and cheese were also very tasty. Had to bring home several boxes. My husband said the ribs were good but a bit tough. Not as tender as he liked. We would probably skip those for next time. The atmosphere is great. It's a great place for happy hour, after work, friends, etc. PRO TIP!!! -- Use the parking garage for parking and bring your ticket with you to the restaurant- they will validate your parking and it will be free instead of $15!
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Kathryn B.

Yelp
We came here after a Chicago Wolves game and so glad we did. The vibe and food are really good. Definitely recommend!
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Nicki C.

Yelp
Went for Sunday brunch and it wasn't busy at all. Seated very quickly. There's a brunch happy hour for bloodys and mimosas, I think the bloodys were $8 and mimosas $6. Not bad at all. Flapjack "pancake" sandwich was really good! It was like a McGriddle but not overly sweet. Nachos were ok, not enough brisket added especially when it's an additional add on. Not pictured are the breakfast tacos and those looked good. Sticky buns are a must!
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Iris P.

Yelp
Bub city is a bbq bash! Seriously...SOOOOO GOODDD!!!! With the back porch tea, giddy up fries, and free engagement wine, @bubcity is just incredible! The food is always so good as are the drinks! Back porch tea is my favorite and I could drink this all day long, says a lot about someone who's very picky with alcohol if you have not tried Bub City GO GO GO!!! The service is amazingggg and the ambiance is super fun!
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Daniel M.

Yelp
Food is great and service great given how busy they are there. Food is ready fairly quick too. Nice options of ambiance. I was seated in the outside seating which is nicer imo, for the fresh air seating too.
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Jennie M.

Yelp
Met family for an after Christmas dinner. What a great place! It's a lettuce entertain you restaurant so you know you're in for good food. I ordered a burger and it was exactly what you'd expect. Nice flavor. Cooked well (it's a smash type). Comes with tater tots. It's kid friendly.
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Meagan M.

Yelp
Bub City BBQ is a great restaurant to go with a group of fellow carnivores. I don't know why they don't have this listed on their regular menu, but for $94.95 you can get the Game Day Platter, which includes a full rack of Chicago-style baby back pork ribs, 18 hour smoked prime beef brisket, pulled Berkshire pork shoulder, hickory-smoked jumbo chicken wings, and buffalo chicken bites, served with white bread slices, creamy cole slaw, pickled red onions, and regular pickles. It is enough food for 4-5 people if you also order something to share as a starter, such as the salad we went with. I recommend the Southwest Chopped Salad to accompany any bbq. The Southwest Chopped comes with tomatoes, black beans, avocado, white cheddar (you can get this on the side if you are lactose intolerant), chipotle ranch, and a gluten free fresh lime vinaigrette over a few types of greens for $14.95. My three favorite meats were definitely the baby back ribs, Brisket, and pork shoulder, and personally I could have done without the two chicken options. Next time, I'd probably just order my favorites, but for a group of first-timers the platter was a fantastic sampling option.
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Karen C.

Yelp
Great spot for a business lunch. Good service and the food was great! Cute atmosphere. Country BBQ. Tender brisket, and these trucker bites were amazing. The perfect marriage of crackers, pimento cheese, bread and butter pickle and smoked sausage. Sweet, savory, simple and so good!
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Teri M.

Yelp
Party of 6. Saturday night. 5:30 reservation. Table ready for us when we arrived. Big plus there! Super attentive and overall awesome server (Tim). Food came out very quickly, and was nice and hot. Food was good, not great. Portions were small...Chicken tenders included three very small pieces, with a ton of waffle fries. Brisket and chicken sandwiches were more the size of sliders than sandwiches...again huge portion of fries. Half slab of ribs in most places is 6-7 bones. Our order had 4 ribs. Side order of cornbread was delicious. We drove 45 minutes to get here, and it wasn't good enough for us to be willing to make the drive again. Nothing negative enough to recommend against eating here, but overall not good enough to recommend coming.
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Susana G.

Yelp
Service was excellent and the food very delicious. Will definitely be back when in Chicago.
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Robert R.

Yelp
The good - The decor is fun. A giant screen and multiple other tvs showing live sports. The service was great, fast and friendly. The selection of beer on tap was good with some seasonal selections. The not good - Everything was overpriced, but I guess that should be expected in this area. The food - The salad was salty. How does that happen? I'm pretty sure the chicken was previously frozen based on the texture.
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Tiana M.

Yelp
Large restaurant and looks exactly the same to the one in downtown Chicago! Decided to have a pre concert meal here before heading next door to Joes Live. Ordered the fried pickles, nachos and chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce. Large serving of fries under the tenders! Gets pretty busy so make sure to book a reservation.
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Holly B.

Yelp
The outdoor seating is a nice option, and the inside is vibrant with colored string lights and live music. The waffle fries are crispy and delicious! However I gave my server my parking ticket for the garage for validation but when I left it didn't work womp woooomp
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Bob V.

Yelp
Food okay. Service so so. Price ehhhhh. Wont be back. Really wanted to enjoy very disappointed!! Oh wait. It gets better. After I finished review I looked at my bill and they charged me twice for everything so I had to wait longer for a correction. However Matt the Manager did come over and apologize for the entire fiasco and asked how to make things better. So they get an extra star just because of Matt.
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Jantz V.

Yelp
So, me and my buddies swung by Bub City afore hittin' up the Rosemont Theater. Quick as a wink, we got seated near the bar and our drinks were in our mitts before you could say "how do ya like them apples?" The Texas Twostep's a real steal, just a shot of whiskey cozyin' up to a beer. My pal went for a Hurricane, and let me tell ya, it was a wicked good choice. Now, onto the eats. The Mac and cheese? Fuhgeddaboudit! Cheesier than a Southie accent, and creamier than a Boston clam chowder. As for the Brussel sprouts, they were decent, but I've had better, ya know? Then we dove into the patty melt, waffle fries, and cornbread. The melt? Solid as the Green Monster. Waffle fries? Meh, they're alright. But lemme tell ya, that cornbread was the bee's knees, the real MVP of the meal. Overall, it was a decent time. The joint's got some nice digs, and I'd swing by again for some live tunes. Cheers to Bub City for keepin' our bellies as happy as a clam at high tide.
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Jacquelene P.

Yelp
We came here for lunch with a group of friends - hands down best BBQ I tried! We are from California and the quality of meat here was fabulous - soft, fell off right the bone, and good quantity for the price too. The cole slaw and potatoes sides were delicious and I love that the dish came with a sweet and tangy bbq sauce. The service was quick and we had a really great time here eating really delicious BBQ.
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Lateef A.

Yelp
Nice presentation of food. Food tasted okay. My brisket sandwich didn't really have a lot of brisket on it. It was mostly fat. It was more bread than anything. Mac and cheese was okay, would not get it again. To me it tasted like Annie's boxer Mac and cheese with just extra cheese. My guest ordered the Pitmaster Combo plate. They said it was fine. It was a big serving and they picked at it over a couple of days. Whatever mashed inner potato sour thing that was on the side was terrible though. We could not figure out what it was. It tasted like a potato was put in a blender with water. And then cheese and green onions put on top of it. We really could not figure out what it was except that it tasted very sour and smelled off. The margaritas were pretty good. The server was pleasant but overall the place just wasn't vibing. At one point, we looked around and noted how almost everyone looked miserable. The servers, runners, busboys, girls at the counter. It was just lots of blank faces. For $150 for 2 people, the vibes gotta check out. We wrapped up pretty quickly, got the food packed up to go and went elsewhere so we could enjoy the rest of our Saturday afternoon.
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Michael N.

Yelp
Great atmosphere and i had a great server named johnny, his recommendation of the baby back mac was incredible.He was incredibly friendly and helpful. The brisket sandwich was also very soft and flavorful.
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Tim M.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch while attending a conference at the convention center. The good news is that if you park in the convention center parking garage, you can get to Bub City without moving your car. We walked across the parking garage and took the elevator down to the first floor. We were in the mood for some bbq and Bub City did not disappoint. Ordered the ribs and wings combo along with a side of broccolini. The ribs were absolutely wonderful. Tender, flavorful, and lightly brushed with a sauce that was lightly sweet and delicious. The rib combo came with a side of bbq sauce and a small coleslaw. The coleslaw was decent and went well with the ribs. The chicken wings were meaty, well seasoned, and came with a unique dipping sauce made from ranch dressing and cider vinegar. The broccolini was a pleasant surprise, seasoned with some sort of balsamic and topped with sweet onions. Our server, Jason, was patient and helpful. If we're in the area, we'd definitely stop in again.
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Randi M.

Yelp
We stopped in Bub City when in the area and I'm glad we did. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday afternoon and given the large size of the restaurant it seemed they had space for big crowds when needed. Two of us shared the ribs & chicken wing combo plate and added a side of broccolini. Everything was tasty. The ribs were nicely sauced and tender without falling off the bone. The wings were tender, smoky and accompanied by a delicious lightning sauce. We were told the sauce was a like ranch dressing with vinegar. I even put it on a rib! The coleslaw was good and a little creamier than most. The broccolini was grilled with cipollini onions and lemon. It was a fresh addition to the savory meats. The price were a little higher than might be expected but the food was delicious. We'll return to try more of the selection.

Inocencio L.

Yelp
They were alright tbh The one in downtown is way better Got the half slab with chicken wings Man those wings were so small and burnt

Tara S.

Yelp
The food was good, music was great, service was great! I absolutely would go back! Almost $200 for 6 ppl was worth it. The jalapeño burger was great, the cornbread is what got me... my daughter had it on Saturday and had me there on Tuesday!!! Good job Bub city...fyi my Kid was back again on Thursday!!!

Kody P.

Yelp
Stopped in here not knowing what to expect. Holy moly this is a cool atmosphere! Can for sure see it being a great time with some friends and family. I got the brisket grilled cheese with buffalo tots. One of the best meals I have had in a while. Will for be back in a few weeks for my next trip!!!
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Matt P.

Yelp
Stopped in after a comedy show next door around 9:00pm on a Friday night. No reservations but we were seated within about 15 mins. First time here. Nice atmosphere, good music and the BBQ was pretty spot on too. I had the sliced brisket (mix of fatty and leaner cuts) and it was great. Tender, juicy and just the right amount of smoke. My better half had the half slab of baby backs and she enjoyed those as well. Coleslaw was also good. Mac and cheese side order wasn't bad, but certainly nothing memorable. Plain Jane and needed salt. Service was good. We will definitely be back again if in the area.
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Oluwatoyin A.

Yelp
I was here on a Friday evening to have one drink before I headed back downtown. I came and the bartender was hovering before I could sit down. I finally sat down and he didn't offer me a menu so I just decided to go to their website and look it up. When he spoke to me, I told him I needed to look over the menu to decide what I wanted to drink but if I could start with water. He gave me water and he walked away to tend to other guests, I figured out what I wanted quickly and waited patiently for him to come back. While he was at the opposite side of the bar for a while busy, a few new people came to the bar. One man next to me kept leaning over and was asking the bartender for a drink while he was still taking care of someone else. I thought if I waited patiently for him to be done with his current transaction (bartender etiquette) he would double back to me because after waiting 15 minutes, I was clearly ready now. I also had my card in my hand because of the man with the money in his hand next to me. I did not want to be forgotten by accident. Just when I thought the bartender was going to come over to me who was patiently waiting and who was next, he went to the man next to me holding the cash and who yelled out to him. I then said hey, excuse me, i'm ready now and was here first, can you take my order first? I asked politely because as a bartender myself for over a decade I know how annoying that can be. TELL ME WHY this bartender wearing the bub city black cap, an earpiece, and white/black checkered shirt waived me off in annoyance and gave me a face. Now i'm taken aback by his rudeness and on the defensive. So I asked him again why would he skip me if I here first? He literally YELLED at me and said I said that I was looking at the menu. I told him "yes... 15 minutes ago, I am clearly ready now." He APOLOGIZES the man who was waving money next to me and then gets the beer I asked for. He gave me the wrong order and didn't give me the added grenadine as requested. So I politely asked for him to add it. He SIGHS and looks pissed and while he's pouring the grenadine apologizes again to the man who cut me who was next to me. apologizing to him fkr what??? I should be the one receiving an apology. Mind you while he was pouring the beer, the man next to me apologized on the bartenders behalf and said I could go before him. When the guy comes back and while he's pouring my grenadine into my drink, I asked him why he would apologize to the man (to antagonize me- and this was a genuine question) and he starts SCREAMING IN MY FACE again in front of all these people and then tells me i'm cut off. Why this ridiculous and unprofessional rude bartender would yell at me, try to embarrass me in front of a whole bar, for HIS mistakes and incompetencies was disgusting. i'm not sure if this was racial or what. but i was very uncomfortable and taken aback as i've been to bub city before, I even worked for them as a temp for windy city smoke out years back and never had such NASTY service at either the river north or rosemont location. If I would have behaved this way with a sober and guest who was initially polite I would be fired. I asked to speak to the GM and when i tell you this man took his sweet time to tell him I needed him even though he was standing at the end of the bar the whole time. The GM while nice and tried to see if I wanted to move to another part of the bar to be more comfortable, only just gave me the beer I ordered. When I asked if I could at least have a shot at least for what happened and now at this point having to wait over 30 minutes, he only just resurfaced with the beer I had ordered. I wish he had done a little more, but I am appreciate for my drink. He also had the female bartender be the one to check on me the rest of the night since I was not comfortable with the male. But I never saw him take the bartender to the side in private to talk to him or reprimand him in any way. The whole thing just felt like it wasn't taken that serious. Not sure if I will return to this location of Bub City... this situation really disturbed me, made me uncomfortable and ruined my night. Super disappointing.

Maureen M.

Yelp
Food was terrible! Pulled pork sandwich had a cold stale bun Brisket had no flavor Beer was warm Service was slow
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Sara S.

Yelp
I really liked this place but it is exactly what you think it is. Unhealthy and fatty...but delicious. So if you want comfort food and stupid strong drinks, I'd come here. I also like the main area, it's cute and comfy.
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Fred M.

Yelp
I've been going to the original Bub City for years. I was very excited when this location opened. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, so you know it's good! You can't go wrong with any of the BBQ options on the menu. One item I highly recommend is the Trucker Snacks which is a house made hot link, pimento cheese, bread & butter pickles on a saltine cracker. It might not sound great, but trust me it is! I love the Skillet Corn Bread, but my one complaint is that it only comes with Tabasco Honey Butter. I like the Tabasco Honey Butter but many people don't. It should come with a second option (perhaps homey butter sans the hot sauce). It is a minor complaint and won't impact my rating. Overall this is one of the best options in the Rosemont Entertainment District.

Sandy T.

Yelp
6 of us. One of us Ordered a pork sandwich with slaw and onion on side. Came out with slaw on pork. Took so long to bRing back the correct sandwich that everyone else had already eaten but it was still on the bill. They have so many waiters here but yet drinks take too long and this was ridiculous. Would recommend for drinks, fun place, but not for a quick meal

PJ R.

Yelp
Sat at the bar on a Monday night and it was packed, bartender Heather, did a great job dealing with g with a very busy service bar and keeping her guests at the bar happy. I had the wings and the sauce was different as it had a sweet yet spicy taste and were very good but they were extremely small. The pulled pork was very good but could have used some more bbq sauce. I would definitely go back again.
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Vince J.

Yelp
We stopped for late lunch & nice as no wait for two. Awesome inside as a country atmosphere. Couple mimomosas .... I had Phoebes mac cheese with smoked brisket as meat was juicey plus nice crispy noodles... My friend a vegetarian had Southwest salad as loaded with black beans ...tomatoes..avocado..cuc9mbers....she said really hit the spot. Our server was attentive. I recommend if have a barbecue on your mind in burbs.
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Kesha B.

Yelp
Came by for lunch on Monday with a few coworkers. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the hostess. Once seated we were immediately greeted by our server asking if we wanted anything to drink. As we were waiting on an additional colleague we mentioned water was fine for the time being. Our food order was taken and food came out rather quickly after. I had the Nashville Chicken Sandwich, of which has coleslaw, crispy chicken, and pickles on a brioche bun. The sandwich was overall great the chicken had a nice kick to it as well. It came with a side of tater tots. Once we got our food, our waiter never really came by, so we asked for extra pitchers of water to have on the table. Overall it was a great experience and a fun place to meet up for lunch. I'd love to come back to experience the fun on the weekend. The parking garage next door is a bit hard to figure out. The parking is $15.
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Joe R.

Yelp
This place came recommended by a friend who lives in the area, and this place delivered! I had the brisket mac & cheese, along with friend pickles. Their sangria was also wonderful and the pitcher made about 5-6 total drinks, so well worth the price! Our waitress, although I forgot her name, was phenomenal with checking in on us. The restaurant was busy, lively with country music, but the service certainly didn't suffer. Wonderful place!
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Danielle R.

Yelp
Made a reservation on open table and was immediately seated upon arrival. (Highly recommend making a reservation as it was a 45 min wait for everyone else.) food was pretty good, we had a drink pitcher to start, some fried pickles , and bbq food! Would recommend
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Hani J.

Yelp
Nice little lunch today on a Monday afternoon. Ok maybe it wasn't so little. Pulled pork fries for an app.. might've been the best thing we ordered. I had the wings, they were great - could do with a sauce of some kind maybe? Had the Brussels sprouts for a side - they were tasty. Broccolini was tasty. Cornbread was good, but served at room temp which was surprising? Service was prompt and friendly. Decor was a little tacky but it was fitting. Food was the star of the show. Overall, an enjoyable experience. Will come back if I'm in the area.
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Alex C.

Yelp
Fun and casual place to have a great time. The food is good, the atmosphere is fun, love music on the weekend, indoor outdoor dining in the summer. Bar is great with a good selection of bourbons beers and whiskeys. Prices are reasonable and the bbq is delicious. Go to: pulled pork sandwich, brisket, pork shoulder, Mac and cheese, tater tots. They are very accommodating with a gluten allergy as well.
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Christine T.

Yelp
I chose this place to celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday. The server was amazing. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. However, the food was less than what we expected especially since I paid over $45 for each guest for a party of 18. The 18 hour smoked beef brisket was brought to us in tiny cubes in a small bowl. It was mostly fat not a lot of meat and honestly, it looked like a bowl of dog food. I was embarrassed. Also, the Buffalo tots were very undercooked. I will never book an event here again. Very disappointed.!!

Jacobthebro G.

Yelp
This place sucked, I don't normally leave a review, but DAMN. Our family came here on a Friday night, and although the ambiance was nice, NONE of us liked the food. we are fat Americans who have had good bbq before, and this place is not it. save yourself some artery cloggage and go somewhere else. I still feel unwell the next day.

Layne P.

Yelp
Visited Bub's again this trip as they had quite a few whiskeys I'd yet to sample elsewhere, still fantastic food, amazing staff, and a bar selection that is hard to beat at great pour prices, and the overall atmosphere makes Bub City my favorite place I've visited on this trip.
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Tracy H.

Yelp
My husband and I came here on a Saturday night. We made reservations and was seated right away. The ambience was nice, busy and loud enough to feel private but not too loud we couldn't hear one another talk. We ordered the brisket nachos as an appetizer. They were tasty, with soft brisket, BBQ sauce and cheese. It was a good portion and we were happy. My husband ordered the brisket sandwich with waffle fries and I ordered the burnt end special. The brisket sandwich was a nice portion, tender, but nothing special. My burnt ends were soft; good distribution of fat and meat. They were cookedin a sauce with BBQ sauce on the side, cole slaw and sweet pickles. The meat was tender and flavorful. Our waiter was very attentive, not pushy and polite. And they validated our parking ticket to save fifteen bucks for parking! Overall a decent night.
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Thuy Dan T.

Yelp
Pit master combo platter for $44 and we felt for the price, quantity was actually quite small. The side of beans and coleslaw were tiny too. The ribs and brisket were very dry which we smothered in the sauces to juice it up. I did like the pulled pork! - was the juiciest of the bunch and had a nice ratio of fat to meat. The coleslaw is really interesting where it's cut into the smallest pieces imagine like baby food. I also like the sauces, one was regular bbq but the other was more tangy and smokey in flavor. We ended up running out at the end. We also got a side of Brussels sprouts which tasted pretty good. A little oily but still crispy and had nice balsamic flavor. Since we were still hungry we also got the Buffalo tater tots. Can't mess up tots but they weren't crispy enough so when trying to put a fork in them they would crumble. Overall the restaurant space itself is really neat and I could see the nightlife with live music being fun here. Staff were friendly, but the table was incredibly sticky.
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Mirella K.

Yelp
This place was okay. I had higher hopes because the Chicago location is poppin all the time, and my boyfriend and I wanted to go on a date around us so we decided to go to this Rosemont location. Our server was nice and attentive despite it being super busy. The food was mediocre - the waffle fries were the best part and they were nothing special. Don't get a salad from here - it literally reminded me of a salad I can easily make at home. Didn't have that many toppings, either. The pork shoulder came out cold and was kind of bloody. We weren't crazy about any of the things we ordered. The ambiance is cool inside and outside on their patio, I would only recommend coming here for drinks and maybe some appetizers. Overall I don't think I'd recommend this place to someone for dinner or for food food, but I would if they want to just go out for drinks and have fun. Better to come here with a group of friends than on a date.

Jennifer L.

Yelp
Tim was our server & he was great! Very attentive & quick to get what we needed. Fun atmosphere & good food!
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Kevin D.

Yelp
I went here a few weeks back. It was after Disney On Ice, there were lots of families. It was a busy night. It had phenomenal food and drinks (back porch Rea is great). The service by Paige was the best part. She check in us and got us whatever we needed. She did it in a timely manner. Our food came out very quickly and was very hot. I can't wait to go back and eat her again.

Jamie C.

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We had our engagement party here last night and our server Tim was amazing!! Very attentive and fun!! The whole experience here was great!!
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Julie R.

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Went here with my son for dinner, after reading the Yelp reviews. 4.5 stars is not high enough rating for this place. The service was phenomenal. The food was amazing and the ambience was feel good and it made me smile with all the lights hanging from the ceiling. Good times and great food. We're had definitely recommend this place if you're in the area it's even worth the drive if you're not!

Caleb T.

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Scummy 3% surcharge gets a 1 star review from me. Just raise the menu prices you cowards!!