Pit & Tap

This was the best smokehouse I've been to in a long time... If not ever. They nail it on multiple levels. Service? Amazing. They paid attention to their guests without being overbearing. Food? Best flavors I've experienced. The brisket, chicken, and ribs were excellent. They took great care of my daughter who's in a wheelchair and paid attention to her.

After coming across Pit & Tap on Google and being Intrigued by some of the creative dishes I saw on their menu I had to stop in. I tried the smoked wings with Alabama sauce and the Knucklepunch with french fries. The wings had a lightly smokey flavor to the skin and the meat maintained a nice juicyness. I thought these were highly enjoyable. I ordered them with the house special Alabama Sauce, but I have no idea what the sauce taste profile was, it was white, but I don't even know how to describe it. 7 wings to an order. Wings are close to 5 stars, the sauce is 3 stars. The Knucklepunch sounded like an absolute behemoth of a sandwich, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. It was too busy of a sandwich. The most notable take away from this sandwich was the pork belly, It waa just 2 thick peppered slices of fat that needed more rendering to be edible. I did think the smash burger had a nice taste and might be good in the right application. This is the sandwich that finally taught me that more is not necessarily better. The fries here were the high spot. Fresh cut and exactly the type of fry I remember restaurants for having. These were unsalted so if you want them salted you'll have to ask. I could eat a mountain of these and they'd probably be next level awesome with a good white cheese sauce. I carried my order out after placing my order online and the lady was beyond pleasant and smiled with her every word. I also thought that the restaurant had a nice set up in a nice neighborhood. For my next visit whenever that might be I plan on either the Poutine or the ATX smash burger. They both look fantastic. For now, I think 4 stars best describes my grade for Pit and Tap. I liked it, but think theres a real chance that they could bring this rating to a 5 in the future with a strong showing my next time around

From the moment I walked in, they were friendly, what a great service and overall vibe Super great people here. Richard let me tell you talk about having not a great time but great company He’s great !! Thank you for your humble and kind service!! Will definitely come back only took this as my first time to experience a great experience with Pit crew . The WINGGGGGSSS are a must have !!! Also, heard there’s a karaoke night on Thursdays, so we’ll be coming back to experience that!! Follow up to come soon

We came for a quick bite during happy hour and service was fast and friendly. All staff greeted us and served us. Our waitress Bianca was sweet and talked with us about the menu. Overall, great 10/10 experience and we’d come back.

Pit & Tap was awful! We ordered the pulled pork sandwich-- on the menu it looks big, juicy and delicious. Ours was small, cold, dry and, bland. Yesterday's left over! The server wasn't any better. He took our order and disappeared. We had to get up and find him to pay the check. The pit is the pits!!!

Our go to place for bbq in downtown Wilmette. Great food, great service and really fun karaoke nights!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pierce at The Pit Tap is an absolute rockstar! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. His attention to detail, friendly personality, and genuine passion for great service really stood out. He checked in just the right amount—never overbearing, but always there when we needed something. You can tell he truly cares about the customer experience and takes pride in what he does. Pierce made our visit memorable, and we’ll definitely be coming back because of him. If you’re lucky enough to get Pierce as your server, you’re in for a great time!

First time for us, great draft beer selection and bartender was friendly and attentive. We started off with the pulled pork nachos. Believe they were made in-house chips and they would have been good but were so oily. Pork was ok, plenty of it but we wouldn't get it again. They have four sauces they put out for you to use with your meal, which is nice. We got the pastrami and the brisket plates, (meat with a side of your choice, cornbread and pickles). Broccoli salad was good, like a Sunday church social flashback. We didn't like the beans and both meats were a bit tough and dry. There was a smoke ring on the brisket, which you want to see but maybe cooked too fast/too hot? Pickles were good and the cornbread was ok. Nothing was bad, just not what we had hoped.

Our go to place for bbq in the area and now on our list for Saturday/Sunday brunch! The staff is very friendly and their menu has a little something for everyone. They also have a bunch of local brews on tap which I appreciate. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the front windows fully open to let as much fresh air as possible flow throughout the restaurant. If you're in the area, we would highly recommend you stop by.

Last night as a group of 19, we approached the hostess and asked if they could seat us. We told them we were fine with however they needed to split us up. They quickly made it work with 2 tables next to each other. Our orders were taken efficiently and the food was out in a very short time. Everything was great. Drinks, food and service was outstanding. We had a couple of people who needed Gluten Free and this restaurant was recommended by a GF app. We are lucky to have found Pit & Tap!!!

I was craving BBQ so we found this place after googling. The reviews seemed good and the menu looked great. The restaurant is nice the service was great overall vibes were amazing. Food looks phenomenal, but... it tasted like someone dumped an entire bag of sugar in everything. The beans were sweet. The pickles were sweet. The corn bread was sweet. The bbq sauce was sweet. I was a little baffled. The mac & cheese was bland. I wish the rib meat was tender and fell off the bones. The Texas sauce would've been better if it was spicy. We quickly ate and left, too, because there were a lot of kids around the Sunday we ate here. Honestly everything else was great about the restaurant but food is the main thing. I'm sad I didn't enjoy how it tasted.

Came in for dinner on a Saturday night and was seated right away. I got the Big Earl lager, which is brewed in house at the restaurant, which was really good. To eat I got the Texas Two Step with ribs, lean brisket and mac n cheese then I also got a side of the elote. The meats were delicious and tender, and the house BBQ sauce on the table paired perfectly. The Mac n cheese was alright, but the elote was delicious. The food came out so quick that we were there for barely an hour. Definitely a fun, cute spot and we will definitely be back!

Holiday visit review only. Staying out in Wilmette in December, we couldn't miss the brightly lit ambiance of the outdoor facade. The indoors was decorated as if Christmas puked, and it was so much fun! The beer list focuses on some stellar locals, and I ordered a Sketchbook Snowy Owl, although it was hard to choose, great beer list. It was crowded with ugly sweater festive people and very loud. My friend from London said Americans are very loud (in general), wasn't Scrooge from London, as well? Haha, I kid. Pit & Tap is a fun stop in the Wintertime!

Meat was kind of dry, ribs were too peppery, sauce is too sweet, mac and cheese is kind of bland. Pickles were great, portions were a good size, and there are lots of options for side dishes. Would not return - Soul and Smoke in Evanston is a much better choice.

This was my first time checking out this place. I was here at lunchtime and there was plenty of seating. Our server recommended their signature burger. It was fantastic. I substituted the french fries to try their baked beans with pork belly. They were amazing and a bit on the spicy side. I can't wait to come back and try their barbecue.

Great fun Christmas theme! Extremely busy and expect a wait but worth it. Staff are friendly and did tasty. Everything was great but the brisket wasn't fall apart by any means. Previous time it was perfect.

Checking to see if does a coincidence that I feel like I have a stomach bug today after eating at pit and tap last night? Anyone else having a stomach flu like symptoms or is it a coincidence and I just have a stomach bug? Good time while we are there either way :)

Great beer, cool window looking out in the street. 20 tappers. Most beers priced at 8 dollars.

Best happy hour in the North Shore. That said, come for the bbq. It's smoked all day in house and permeates throughout. Try the happy hour wings, bbq slice tastes, and a great adult beverage selection.

Pretty decent, typical BBQ ..the Ribs were ok and sides too. Came out super fast & thankfully all hot. Was it the best BBQ I've ever had? No. But for price, and portion etc, a decent meal.

I enjoyed my meal here. The food was good, and the holiday decor is off the chart! Definitely a reason on its own to visit. I had the brisket plate with elote, and I would probably order that again given the opportunity. I can't help but compare Pit & Tap to another barbecue restaurant closer to me: the food is similar, but Pit & Tap has a smaller menu and their prices are a little higher (which is to say, too high IMO). I understand that it's not necessarily apples to apples, but still... I admire their commitment to cleanliness and conservation by minimizing the use of paper menus in favor of QR codes so the menu can be viewed on a mobile device. My recommendation would be to make that process easier by having either open wifi or have the password readily available in case someone is experiencing difficulties with their carrier's connection. We shouldn't have to flag down a server to ask for the wifi password to view the menu.

The Missus and I had dinner here a few months earlier. I put off writing this review until we had an opportunity to return and try other menu items. This time, several companions joined us for lunch. I like the vibe of this place and the fact that it's smack dab in the middle of downtown Wilmette. Free street parking is plentiful. Like most Texas-style 'cue places, the menu is limited. Previously we had their St. Louis ribs, which were dryish and not particularly flavorful until we drenched 'em in sauce. This time, I was in the mood for a brisket sandwich. But the only such option is a "Texas BBQ Sandwich" described as, "chopped brisket tossed in house sauce and topped with our cheddar-jalapeño hot link." Noooo thanks. I ordered the sliced brisket instead ($21). Well, the meat was COA (Cold On Arrival) and dry as a sawdust soufflé. Sauce to the rescue, once again! There are three sauces with varying degrees of heat, and I like 'em all. My Missus described her Smoked Cheeseburger as "good, but not particularly special," and at $18 it was not exactly a steal. Some of our companions ordered the day's special, Brisket Tacos. The general consensus was the tacos were good but the brisket was dry. A Pulled Pork sandwich ($17) was "just okay." Most of the side dishes fared better. The fresh-cut fries and house-made pickles were the best of the lot. The Pit beans, cole slaw and elote were quite good. The chewy corn bread was neither moist nor flavorful. This is a full-service restaurant--you don't go up to a counter--and we had excellent service. But truly authentic Texas-style 'cue is not supposed to depend on sauce to make it palatable. Reading others' reviews, I see that food temperature is a chronic problem here. And, given the modest portion sizes, the menu is overpriced.

I am so happy they have mastered the learning curve when it comes to Q. Had their pastrami for the first time and I'm not sure I will ever order anything else off the menu. Give me poutine and pastrami or give me death. Well done. Service was stellar. Seating is average. Chaises are hard for old guys like me. But clean and bright.

Hoo boy, this place gets hopping on a Friday late afternoon. At 5 they were quoting 45-minute waits! It's decked out to the nines for the holidays, but also very loud and crowded. So, you judge whether the extra jingle jangle razzle dazzle is worth it. The meats that I tried (ribs, brisket, pulled pork) were mediocre, but I really liked all of the sides. My favorites were the pickles and cole slaw; fries and mac & cheese, also thumbs up. I liked the cornbread too, but mine somehow tasted like fish. Hmm. The meals came out quite quickly and the service was attentive and friendly. I'd certainly go back at a non-peak time and try a few more items.

Went there expecting handcrafted bbq, but got what seemed like warmed, leftover, tough beef. The service was so-so. My waiter I think his name was Aussie was a little rough around the edges and straight to the point - no personality. However the ambience was cool, right in the heart of Wilmette.

Chicken gave us food poisoning. It was served instantly that doubted us. Average taste. Over hyped price

Came by and liked how cute the place was and how friendly the staff was. So the next week decided to order take out. Large portion for salad, but the side dressing given was a very small, maybe 2 oz portion that would never work for the large salad. I also ordered salmon with the salad. $12 plus tax gets you 2.8oz. Is that normal and I'm out of touch? Inflation? Or is this small for the price? Also the meat my husband ate was kinda cold. Chili didn't seem that hot either. I'm not sure if that was from waiting to eat, but I know I've been served hotter food and waited longer for delivery than it took to eat this pick up order. I also read on another review they serve the food cooler because it's been sitting under warm lights through the day. I didn't have that conversation though; it's hearsay. Food tasted alright. It's filling. Just disappointed with some choices they make. Included pics too.

Came here for lunch with a quick turnaround to get back. Great food and even better service. Our waiter was highly attentive and gave great recommendations on sides and mains, and was super accommodating to gluten free needs. We ate the Brisket Plate and the Knuckle Sandwich and both were excellent. Knuckle Sandwich was a LOT of food, and I have a rather large appetite and found it difficult to finish. They had 3 house barbecue sauces on the table, all were delicious. The Texas one has a really unique sweet and smokey flavor that is definitely an acquired taste. It was quiet for a lunchtime hour, but they had great music selections and good seating and wall decor. Would definitely come here again to try more.

We came in for lunch one day and we're quickly seated. The tables were set with their various barbecue sauces already. Our server came up to us and took drink orders, and our food order. And a few minutes later our food came out. (Which was fantastic because we were STARVING!) we tried the half slab of ribs and the Mac and cheese and the knuckle sandwich. The ribs were a bit dry but with the barbecue sauces in the table the flavors were delicious. The knuckle sandwich had so much meat on it, it was so filling just eating half of it & saving the other half. The meats in the sandwich were super juicy and tender. We had a lovely experience and would come back to try more.

Great food and great bar service. An impeccable spot to catch a game. Bartenders are always on the top of their game

Some of the food was alright. The sauces saved us big time. I actually really really liked the sauces! I don't understand how the nachos came without any jalapeños and barely tomatoes...I don't even think it was pico tbh... I'm giving a star for the holiday decor tho. It was super extra lol xD Oh, and we waited forever. They told us like 15 minutes but I know we definitely waited more than 30...not cool...

Was really excited to give this place a try, but should have listened to other yelpers. First indication of the quality of food, was when you looked around and realized most other tables had salads in front of them rather than the BBQ they were apparently known for. Ordered 2 of the Texas Two Step plates. Ridiculously expensive for the little amount of extremely dry and fatty meat served. Especially the brisket. All the meat on both plates were served cold. Had the waiter send it back, only for 2 new plates to be served less than 5 minutes later with the same temperature meats. Sadly, we had the manager comp our food and we left hungry. Manager did say that the meats are smoked overnight and kept under warming lights throughout the day, so they are never served hot. Very disappointing.

A good pub/bbq spot. More of a bar than a restaurant but there isn't really a good bqq spot in the area. Had the bqq trio. Chicken: A little dry but very hearty. Ribs: Fairly meaty Brisket. Good but only 3 sliver. Beer is alright. Staff were actually very proactive and charming. They made sure to provide prompt and excellent service.

TLDR: Amazing BBQ for the area. Pricey but will be coming back. We sat outside and split the Texas Two Step (2 meats, a side, cornbread, pickles). They had plenty of outdoor seating which was great for us having our dog. Seating was comfortable and service was still good despite being outside. We got the ribs, pulled pork and baked beans in the Texas Two Step. It was plenty for us to split. The ribs were hands down the best i've had in the greater Chicago area. Super tender and flavorful. They were sauced but were seasoned well. The pulled pork was very tender and flavorful as well. Very juicy and never got a dry piece. The baked beans were Texas style with a bit of spice and were delicious. Cornbread was very moist and flavorful. Didn't go inside but saw it was a smaller space with some TVs and a great bar. Looked like a great bourbon collection also. In sum, everything we ate was delicious and I will 100% be returning. It's closer to a 4.5 than 4.

Pit beef in Wilmette? Yes please. The owner, Michael, greeted me and opened the door for me on this Tuesday. Michael is one of the nicest, friendliest people I have met since moving to Wilmette. The ambiance was part open table Texas Roadhouse, part trendy fine dining restaurant. I am into the feel of the place empty. I imagine it being very different full. The aroma permeates throughout the restaurant of smoked meats. I had the beef brisket. The flavor on the outside was nice. Deep in perfect pepper and the Mac and cheese and corn bread were excellent sides. I ordered my wife the Texas Duo to go with brisket and ribs. The brisket was a little tougher than I like. The flavor was good, it just seemed chewy to me. The ribs could have more seasoning, and the to go brisket was tough as well. The elotes were fantastic. A meal for two of our food for the price is reasonable. Worth returning to.

Six of us came after seeing the Yelp reviews. The staff are friendly and seated us quickly and took our drink order. ±The drinks arrived before our server did. The wines and beers and whiskies and bourbons were extensive for this kinda small place. Our server was new but seemed to pick up the service level. We ordered the Big Earl , a huge sampler of all the meats and all the sides (except fries). So we ordered the fries. The fries were fabulous. really crispy freshly cut. The meats on the other hand were on the dry side. The brisket was really dry as was the pork belly. The sausage was a killer. had a little cheese inside. Really good. The pulled chicken and pulled pork were tender and decent. The ribs came with 5 or is bones. It was well cooked. There were 3 sauce options. None really thick. There were 6 sides. The corn and the pickles were super. The broccoli, chili, beans and mac n cheese were meh. The corn bread was super. We asked for a second order.

I'd been here about 1-2 years ago when they first opened and was not impressed so I hadn't been back until Thursday night during the severe weather. It was pretty busy just after we arrived. The other restaurant we were interested closed due to the weather. I was very surprised at how busy they were for such an awful day. But service was great! The staff was very efficient and friendly. The owner was very kind and thoughtful and made a few suggestions. The food was much better than the last time we dined. The St. Louis ribs were super fresh and not dry like the last time. The selection of beers on draft was decent and I found something I enjoyed. I liked the chopped salad it was called, but it wasn't chopped. It was made with a spring mix. The place is well kept and my husband noted that the owner of the Cubs was in the corner next to the bar. I didn't have much room to eat anymore, but I know how much my husband likes bananas in desserts so I ordered the banana pudding and he devoured it.

The food is always amazing at this North Shore favorite and the service is exceptional! Try the pulled pork sandwich or the Brisket & Ribs Combo....you will be pleasantly pleased with either selection The atmosphere is always warm & inviting! Can't wait to our next visit

3 stars for trying very hard. Food, which is why you go, was meh. Agreeing with previous comments, dried out brisket, chicken, and the ribs were over smoked. The bones were actually brittle! Never had that before. But they tried very hard, lots of young families, holiday time, went early at 4:30 for an hour wait, was actually only 45 mins. So, kuddos on that. Drinks were good, strong, owner came by, I like that. Says a lot about a place. Just needs to improve on the food and all will be great. Will try again during a non-holiday weeknight. I'm hoping that was the downfall.

We love going here during the holidays and it has become a family tradition. Tonight may have been an end to that tradition. When we sat down they informed us it was an hour max as it was really crowded. Totally understand that! We have two small children so weren't going to be long. We were finished eating after 32 minutes from sitting down. My husband and son went to the bathroom and during that time three different people stopped by our table in a 2 minute span. I get it, you want us gone but you can't even enjoy your meal or drink. From the second you sit down they are just trying to turn over the table. It was rushed and annoying. In less than 45 minutes we had at least 10 encounters with staff at our table. Really disappointed!

Great food (got brisket and ribs) with lone star salad for me and my wife. Ioved beans (and i usually don't like beans). Everything just so good that my wife and i kept going "humm humm" and did our little dance. We sat by the bar that looks over the street. Great service (we asked for little more dressing on our salad, and they brought out a new one!!!). Can't wait to bring our kids by next time. Thank you!!!

Really good food! Locally owned, and the owner wrote a lil blurb on the menu about this being his employees first job ever. I thought the entire waitstaff was nice and diligent in their roles. When we arrived the hostess was immediately attentive to us and was easy going with seating. There was a person cleaning the table and before we sat, he politely told us that he's going to do a final sweep of the table to make sure it was extra clean. The waitress that took our order gave good suggestions, and every time she passed, asked us if everything was okay. We never ran out of water. I thought these people have worked in food industry for a long time because they were kind, attentive, and seemed confident in their job, but maybe it's their first job and that's on the owner/employer teaching good skills. Anyways, aside from good people working here. Food was GREAT! Not dry, sauces were flavorful, and there was plenty of food to take home. Drinks were also very good, we ordered more on the sweet ends, and I thought they were delicious.

Love eating and hanging out here. The staff is super cool and friendly. It's a fun and lively vibe with great barbecue. I like both the brisket and the pork belly. Lots of traditional bbq sides available and great salads. Im in keto lately so I love that I can just get sides of meat.. plenty of street parking in the lovely downtown wilmette area. Large windows open up in the summer to create an open air environment.. highly recommended

The food was room temp to cold. Granted bar-be-que is not usually served piping hit, but c'moooon! The food was so cold that I had to send it back. The temperature issue was kind of fixed, in that it was slightly warmer when the server brought out the food again. Taste of the food is meeeehhh. There's just no other way to put it. If you're in Wilmette and simply are too damn lazy to drive elsewhere AND you reaalllyyy want bar-be-que then maybe.....MMMAAAAYYYBE, you might consider this place. With that said, I assure you, that it will be the LAST TIME you'll ever be here.

First time there and we ate outside which was delightful except traffic noise but traffic light helped. Loved their sides which were included with sandwiches. Scott had the fries after seeing them @ another table. They had skin on them which I love and he doesn't. I opted for the corn which was sizable and so delicious. He truly enjoyed the Texas BBQ sandwich and wolfed it down. My brisket tacos were delicious and enjoyed trying both the sweet and Texas sauce on them. Waiter was friendly; talked Scott to have BBQ vs burger (duh!) and checked on us w/o being annoying.

Great BBQ! Best ribs in the North-shore! Service is fantastic! Especially for big parties, will take separate credit cards. Picture of Eddie Van Halen above the urinal in the Mes's room so what more can you ask for!

I really wanted to like this restaurant and support a local business! The place is so nice. Staff is super friendly! But--the food is bland. I was so surprised. I was hoping it would be a favorite because I heard they have festive holiday decor. Hoping they will revamp some staples and/or keep the menu smaller but with tastier options.

Meh. Food was..ok enough. Brisket tacos lacked a crème sauce to give some moisture. Nothing blew my mind. Probably wouldn't come back or recommend. Try somewhere else...

Brisket was full of fat and the sides (Mexican corn, slaw) are average at best. The food wasn't especially hot.

Loving their open air cafe this Summer. Of course you cannot beat their Holiday Cheer. Food is above and beyond incredible and the menu is consistent and yet changing which makes is fun, new and interesting! Great gathering place for company if you are entertaining but also a good bite if alone seeking deliciousness

Great addition to downtown Wilmette! We were excited to try this place, as it reminded us of the Old Town Chicago places we moved from a year ago. Love the ambience, friendly service, perfect set up with wall to wall windows that are opened up during the summer to allow for fresh air (especially during Covid times). The tables in there are a little squished together unnecessarily, but overall great design. - Pulled pork sandwich (with cornbread + 1 side, we got baked beans) - The pulled pork came with cole slaw on top, and was a solid option. The pulled pork was tender, albeit a little dry, and benefitted from all the BBQ sauce options they set out on the table. - BBQ duo of brisket and ribs (with cornbread + 1 side, we got the broccoli salad) - the brisket was the star of both our meals. It was pretty good, with a good balance of fat and meat, tender, flavorful, came with 5 somewhat thin slices. The ribs were okay, they weren't fall off the bone but they were tender, and did better when dipped in BBQ sauces. - Cornbread: The cornbread that comes with the meals are very, very small, as in 2"x2", which was disappointing because it was pretty good! - Pickled cucumbers: This was really good if you like pickled veggies, it added a nice zing and contrast to the richer meats. - Broccoli salad: Tasted fresh and was one of the healthier options on the sides menu. It had pine nuts and raisins mixed in. - BBQ sauces: They had 3 options. 1 was vinegar based, which was hard to squeeze out because of all the seeds and particles in there getting stuck in the tip of the bottle. 1 traditional BBQ sauce that was smoky and sweet/savory which was the star of the 3. 1 hot BBQ sauce that was a little overpowering in terms of just pointless spice. They've also got a bit pricey, but solid variety of beers to choose from for those perfect summer days.

I had high hopes for Pit & Tap but from the moment my family and I walked in the door, the dining experience was off to a bad start. The hostess was looking down at her cell phone and it took another co-worker walking over to greet us before the hostess looked up. When we got to the table it took about 5 minutes for our server to come over with water and introduce herself. Our servers first words were said with very little energy were, "My name is X and I'm new." It was as if she was setting us up to have poor service. The waitress didn't discuss specials or even describe the types of BBQ sauces positioned on the table. Given that this is a pub, I wasn't expecting a lot but that's pretty customary at most restaurants. The food was also just fair / OK. I ordered the Texas Two step with pulled pork and ribs and an extra side of beans. They brought out the side of beans immediately, as if it were an appetizer, which was odd and when I asked for them to be sent back and come out with the food, the waitress looked confused at the request. They then brought out cold beans when the rest of the entrees came out. The ribs and pulled pork were cold. The kids slider was truly only one slider with fries and nothing to write home about. None of the food was hot. Cornbread was dry and spongy. Mac n cheese was Ok but could have been out of a box. The waitress did not check on us nor offer drink refills. She didn't even ask why my food was untouched on the tray when we asked for the check. I ended up taking the BBQ home and reheating so as not to waste the food given the relatively high price tag for all of the items for just average / small portions. As a Texas native, I was hopeful that this would be a nice local BBQ spot but I would not recommend.

We came for the holiday decorations and a quick bite. If the holiday decor had not been up, we would have been completely disappointed! I will start with the food . We thankfully shared a pick 2 platter of chicken and brisket with a side of Mac and cheese. The pickles and cornbread were fantastic! The chicken was ok in flavor, but we bit into a few small sharp pieces of bone. The brisket was extremely dry and tough. Luckily the sauce was decent tasting in an attempt to rehydrate the shoe leather. The Mac and cheese was extremely bland and had raw onion sprinkled throughout. Really unpleasant! Our 6year old ordered the kids cheeseburger slider and Mac and cheese. The slider was great, but he despises onions. He loves Mac and cheese, but would not touch it. With the holiday theme we attempted to order hot cocoa, but they did not have any even though it was on the menu. Overall, we would not come back for the food. Service: our server was very kind. We had a few hiccups, like we did not receive water refills the ENTIRE time we were there. Overall experience: go to have a drink as you bask in the holiday decor, but that is it! The food will disappoint you and your wallet.

This place is amazing in so many ways! It has such a nice vibe. There are big windows that open to the outside. Their meats are smoked without sauce, and you can choose from some bbq sauces to add what you prefer. The sides are delicious, especially the coleslaw! It's so yum and substantial. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD! The smoked meats are amazing. The owner was there serving when we were there. We had a question and our server sent him. He was very kind and it was clear, he is an owner that truly cares. His employees said it's a great job with such a great boss. I'm glad the employees are clearly treated well!! DEF GO HERE!

Best BBQ ribs I've ever had is how my 18-year-old son described our visit to Pit & Tap. We were looking for a great restaurant near Northwestern and found this gem. The sidewalk seating was delightful and the service was attentive but the food was amazing. I had the brisket which was melt in your mouth perfection. I recommend the broccoli salad and don't miss the barbecue beans. My wife loved her salad with smoked salmon. She had a house cocktail (like a bourbon iced tea), I enjoyed a couple of craft beers. I can see why this place is so popular, this place was worth the wait.

Solid place. As soon as you walk in, the bbq smell punches you in the face. I've tried the chili brisket and the smoked wings, both were which phenomenal. I'm n top of that their bourbon selection is top notch. I've always sat at the bar and the bartenders are very welcoming. Solid place.

Great place with great food and equally good service! One of our favorite spots in downtown Wilmette.