Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wrigleyville

"Known for BBQ and signature sauces, an ideal spot for BBQ enthusiasts." - Wendy Altschuler

"Coming here is an excellent way to see some local talent while also getting your smoked meat fix. Smoke Daddy is a spacious BBQ restaurant in Wrigleyville (with another location in Wicker Park) that hosts live music. One night, there might be a solo guitarist, another night there might be a rock trio, and on one occasion, we even saw an electric cello set. The performance line-up is always full of a variety of artists, and the ribs and pulled pork are solid. " - john ringor, nick allen

"Smoke Daddy is a very large, very bright BBQ spot that kind of feels like a chain restaurant, even though there’s only one other location (in Wicker Park). This one is on the same block as the Hotel Zachary, and has an upstairs patio along with enough TVs to make it basically qualify as a sports bar. Does it serve the best BBQ in the city? No. But the food here is pretty tasty, and there’s sometimes live music. Get a sampler platter, plus some cornbread and baked beans." - sam faye, adrian kane

"Wrigleyville BBQ spot, Smoke Daddy, has transformed into the Lumberjack Lounge—an homage to cold weather and flannel. This cabin-themed pop-up has evergreen trees, icicle and snowflake decorations, and a bunch of TVs streaming fireplace videos. And as much as it gives The Christmas Cottage vibes (a riveting Hallmark special with a solid 27% score on RottenTomatoes), the setup is great for families, too. They have a couple of special brunch events with Buddy the Elf and Santa." - john ringor

"The Wrigleyville barbecue spot has brought back its cozy lodge pop-up that’s decked out with Christmas trees, skis, logs, and garlands. Attendees are encouraged to don their snuggliest flannels, snap some pictures with a 7-foot-tall bear, and order Campfire Cider (bourbon, cider, allspice), Nutty and Nice (Bailey’s, amaretto, Frangelico, coffee liqueur), or a “shotski” of peanut butter whiskey or bourbon cream. The pop-up runs through Monday, January 8. Make a reservation via Tock." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff