Recent social media posts
02/12/2026
SCAM ALERT
To our fellow restaurant owners:
We just received a call from a woman who identified herself as Teresa Johnson. Phone number 302-553-6226. She said she had visited our restaurant, ordered 2 lbs of brisket to go, and discovered when she got home that it was 2 lbs of pulled pork. She said that she lived out of town and spoke to an owner that night who said that we would take care of her next time she was in town (we would never handle it that way). She said that at the time she thought she would be back in town soon, but now knows that she won't be and she wanted a refund. She claims to have paid cash.
We looked through our system and did not find any order that fit her description. Further, we looked at our phone logs and saw that she had never called the restaurant before until today.
Lots of signs that this was a scam. Still, we were going to send her a refund on the off-chance that she was telling the truth. Then we Googled the number and saw this post. Same everything! Thanks Leona's. We owe you one!
Paying it forward!!
01/27/2026
Rib tips tossed with mild sauce are on deck this Thursday for our final Big Game preview.
Add links if you want to turn it into a combo.
Thursday, January 29 only.
Pre-order yours now.
https://order.toasttab.com/online/smoque-bbq
01/20/2026
Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs. Thursday (1/22).
Just salt.
Just pepper.
Plenty of time.
Full spare ribs — tip and all — smoked low and slow. No tricks, no cover-ups.
Sauce on the side if you want it. Including our Luling-style mustard sauce.
The ribs don’t need it.
One day only. Available all day Thursday.
Dine-In or order for takeout here:
https://order.toasttab.com/online/smoque-bbq
01/14/2026
Tomorrow (1/15/26) Only!!
We're doing a preview of one of our Big Game packages!
Come on in for lunch or dinner and try our Smoked Brisket Italian Beef sandwich. Our brisket is seasoned with Italian herbs, lightly smoked, then sliced thin, dipped in a rich Italian beef gravy, and topped with your choice of sweet or hot!
Or make it a beef and sausage combo with a juicy smoked Italian sausage!
Can't make it tomorrow? Order the package and serve it to your friends on the day of the Big Game (2/8/2026).
01/07/2026
Big Game Sunday deserves real BBQ.
We’ve got easy catering packages plus a few things we only roll out for game day — rib tips, links, brisket Italian beef, and salt & pepper spare ribs.
Order ahead, feed your crew, and enjoy the game.
Prime time slots on that day fill up quickly, so place your pre-order soon!
Order Online 24/7:
https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smoque-bbq/menu/big_game_sunday/
Call M-F 9am-5pm to speak with a catering team member:
773-545-8122
12/09/2025
Make Christmas Dinner the Easiest Flex of the Season!
Let’s make your holiday dinner a celebration—not a stress test.
Our Boneless Rib Roast comes trimmed, dry-brined, lightly smoked, and ready for your oven, so you can finish it at home and cook it exactly the way you like it.
And the sides refuse to be the boring part:
• Rosemary Potato Gratin
• Maple–Orange Glazed Carrots
• Creamed Spinach
• Herbed Beef Au Jus
Go all in with the full package for 6–8, or build your own lineup à la carte.
Pickup is Tuesday, December 23rd.
Order online: toasttab.com/catering/smoque-bbq/menu/christmas
If you’d rather yell your order into a phone, call 773-545-8122 M–F, 9am–5pm.
Quantities are limited (for real). Orders are accepted until 11am on December 19th, or until everything is sold out.
10/31/2025
Thanksgiving, Handled.
Let us take the stress out of your holiday this year.
Our Smoked Turkey Breast is back—slow-smoked the way it should be—moist, flavorful, and unapologetically Smoque.
And this year’s menu hits every note of comfort and flavor:
• Bourbon Chipotle Glazed Sweet Potatoes
• Green Bean Casserole
• Cornbread & Texas Sausage Stuffing
• Cajun Gravy
• Ginger Apple Cranberry Sauce
Feeding a crowd? Our Thanksgiving Package for 10 has you covered with turkey, sauce, sides, and all the fixings.
Everything comes par-cooked and ready to finish—you’ll have a full feast on the table in about 90 minutes.
Pickup is Wednesday, November 26th.
Order online here: https://www.toasttab.com/catering/smoque-bbq/menu/thanksgiving/
Prefer to talk to a human? Call us M–F, 9am–5pm at 773-545-8122.
10/08/2025
This is THE beer to drink with BBQ…
The incredible brewing team at Old Irving Brewing Co. have transformed our fanciful musings about what we like to drink with our BBQ into the perfect BBQ Beer.
Pitmaster Pale Ale is just hoppy enough to stand up to the big, bold flavors in BBQ, but its fruity notes and crisp finish make it refreshing enough to clear your palate after a rich, smoky bite.
Come on by and grab a half slab (maybe a full one) or a pile of brisket and wash it back with the lovechild of one of the top BBQ joints in the city and a world-class team of brewmasters.
Cheers!
09/27/2025
BIG NEWS!!: We sell alcohol now!
A couple of mainstream beers, some local craft beers, a few cocktails in a can. Basically, we just made it harder for you to be thirsty.
So grab your friends, make us the destination, and enjoy some great BBQ with your favorite drink — whether you brought it or bought it.
(Yes, you can still BYOB. We’re not monsters.)
08/22/2025
New on the shelf at Smoque!
Our rub isn’t new. It’s the same one we’ve always used on our briskets, ribs, and pork. Now it’s in a shaker so you can take it home, though.
(Made for low & slow BBQ, not high heat grilling.)
The tallow? So we rendered our own from our in-house brisket trimmings. No one technically asked us for it, but the internet made us do it.
Along with our sauces, both are available at the restaurant during business hours, as well as online for shipping from our shop. (Free shipping with orders of $50 or more)
• Sauces & Rub: Ship nationwide
• Beef Tallow: Ships within Illinois only
Order online here:
👉 For shipping: https://www.shop.smoquebbq.com/
👉 For pickup at Smoque: https://shorturl.at/d6aDB
07/04/2025
07/02/2025
The Sauce Trinity Is Finally Complete!
It took longer than it should have (sorry about that), but we’ve finally bottled the third member of the original Smoque BBQ sauce lineup, our Carolina style sauce. You’ve probably tasted it before—it's been on the menu from day one—but until now, it never made the leap from side cup to shelf-ready.
Now all three of our BBQ sauces are available for you to stockpile, hoard, or casually drizzle over every meal you eat until further notice.
Available to purchase...
- At the restaurant...
3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
- Online when placing a food order... https://order.toasttab.com/online/smoque-bbq
- Shipped nationwide via the Smoque Shop https://www.shop.smoquebbq.com/
So whether you’re local or somewhere tragically distant from our brisket, you can now have the full Smoque sauce experience wherever you are.
Address
3800 N Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
60641
To get to N Pulaski Road in Chicago, there are a few options for public transport. You can take the blue line train to the Pulaski station and then walk south on Pulaski Road until you reach your destination. Alternatively, you can take the 82 bus and get off at Pulaski Road and Irving Park Road, then walk north on Pulaski until you reach your destination.
If you are driving, there are parking options available nearby. You can park on the street if there is availability or use one of the nearby paid parking lots. There is also a parking garage at the Six Corners Shopping District that is about a 10-minute walk from N Pulaski Road.
As for specific directions to Smoque BBQ or the American restaurant, please refer to a map or GPS device for accurate guidance.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 8pm |
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What people say
When it comes to barbecue restaurants, there's nothing quite like the slow-smoked regional southern BBQ at Smoque BBQ in Chicago. Located on N Pulaski Road, this American restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious and authentic BBQ.
One of the standout dishes at Smoque BBQ is their Smoque Steak, which is seared to perfection and infused with smoky flavor. It's a true delight for meat lovers! And if you're in the mood for something different, their Honey Butter Fried Chicken is also worth trying. It's no wonder that Josh and Christine, the owners of HBFC, are celebrated as two of the finest people in the business.
But what really sets Smoque BBQ apart is their commitment to quality and attention to detail. Whether you're ordering online for delivery or dining in at their cozy restaurant, you can expect nothing but the best from this team. So if you're craving some mouth-watering BBQ, head over to Smoque BBQ and let them show you what smoked and seared steaks are all about!
