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Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue is a popular fast food and barbecue restaurant in Las Vegas, known for serving some of the best mesquite smoked St. Louis style ribs, BBQ chicken, rib tips, BBQ pork and pork sandwiches, fresh hand-packed cheeseburgers, and a char-grilled Chicago-style hot dog. They also offer marinated and char-grilled BBQ wings along with homemade sides like Grandma Pearl's potato salad, cole slaw, red beans & rice, collard greens, baked beans and French fries. Visitors can enjoy daily specials including FRYday Fridays that include fresh hand-breaded shrimp, catfish & chicken wings or authentic New Orleans Po' boys. Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue promises that "nothing is over until WE decide it is!! Smoked w/REAL wood. HOT DAMN IT'S GOOD! Ribs, chicken, rib."

Recent social media posts

09/13/2026

Bears opener. Bear Down!
Of course whats on the menu?
We got chips and avacado salsa, blackened shrimp toast with creamy chili sauce, hot wings and garlic parmesean wings

09/06/2026

Finished product. The Shrimp Po'boy

09/05/2026

Look at these beautiful golden brown shrimp. Making po'boys

08/08/2026

Come chill at the beach at one of my favorite events of the summer. The Bud Billikin parade is in the morning so make that quick ride to Oakwood Beach and have a time. Supposed to beautiful weather so brring a chair and an appetite as I will be selling chili cheese fried, loaded fries and a vegas option with sautéed garlic mushroom and onion topped with vegan cheese and a coconut garlic cream sauce. We will also have a secret menu. So please ask. It could be fresh hand breaded catfish or shrimp or onion ring. None of that frozen stuff. We at Sandbox Symphony would love all of your support to an amazing time at the beach.

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08/07/2026

Please come out and enjoy a beautiful day at the beach for this wonderful event Sandbox Symphony.
Im a lat mi ute addition that will be selling food. The menu is loaded fries, chili chese fries and and a loaded sautéed garlic mushooms fries with a garlic coconut cream sauce. So show your support. Would love to see you all.

An open-air arts and wellness gathering on Oakwood Beach, Sandbox Symphony XI blends live electronic music, fashion, healing practices, and hands-on artmaking into a co-created community celebration.

11/21/2025

Oh yeah, Blackend Catfish over Dirty Rice topped with a creamy shrimp sauce

09/20/2025

Got some oxtails marinating. Gonna smoke then braise for the Bears game tomorrow.

08/02/2025

Want to invite you all to this great beach party. Lots of art fashion, music and inspiration. See ya there.

We’re ONE WEEK Away from Sandbox Symphony X!

Mark your calendars—Saturday, August 9th at Oakwood Beach—for a day where art, music, fashion, fitness, and community all come together to create something magical!

Here’s what’s in store:
🎵 Live Music Performances from an incredible lineup of local and national talent
👗 Legacy in Bloom Fashion Show featuring 5 visionary local designers
🧘‍♀️ Beach Fitness & Wellness Activities to energize your body and mind
🎨 Community Art Activations that remind us that YOU are the art
🌳 Nature, Healing, and Celebration all on Chicago’s beautiful lakefront

And best of all—it’s FREE to attend! Bring your friends, family, and good vibes.

📍 Oakwood Beach | Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕒 Festivities kick off at 12 PM
👉 RSVP here: https://www.thebeatbank.net/events/sandbox-symphony-x

💛 Huge love and gratitude to our amazing sponsors & partners who power Sandbox Symphony X:
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, The Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, Quad Communities Development Corporation, Lamont J Robinson 4th Ward Alderman’s Office, Experimental Station, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), and the Chicago Park District Natural Resources.

Let’s make this milestone one for the books. We can’t wait to see YOU at the beach! 🌊💛

07/27/2025

A couple of pics of our booth from yesterday's event. The weather wasn't nice but we always get great feedback on our food. Everyone loved our new menu item, New Orleans Style Grilled Shrimp

Address

Chicago, IL
60609

Public Transport:
Take the Red Line train to the Wilson stop. Walk east for 10 minutes until you reach the corner of Wilson and Broadway.

Driving/Parking:
From downtown, take Lake Shore Drive north to Montrose Avenue. Turn right onto Montrose and continue for about a mile until you reach Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway and continue for about half a mile until you reach Wilson Avenue. Turn left on Wilson, and the restaurant is on your right. Limited street parking is available, but a paid parking lot is located nearby on Lawrence Avenue.

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	11am - 10pm

Website

http://eatattheribshack.com/

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What people say

Barbecue restaurants are known for their mouth-watering, smoky flavors and Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue in Chicago is no exception. They offer a variety of delicious options such as mesquite smoked St. Louis style ribs, BBQ chicken, rib tips, BBQ pork and pork sandwiches. Their wings are also a must-try - marinated, smoked then char-grilled to perfection.

What sets Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue apart from other BBQ joints is their homemade sides that perfectly complement their main dishes. From Grandma Pearl's potato salad to collard greens and baked beans, each side dish is made with care and adds an extra layer of flavor to the meal.

If you're in the mood for something different, be sure to check out their daily specials like FRYday Fridays which include fresh hand breaded shrimp, catfish & chicken wings or their authentic New Orleans Po' boys.

But what really makes Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue stand out is their commitment to using REAL wood for smoking - resulting in a truly authentic and delicious taste that will leave you wanting more. So if you're looking for some of the best BBQ in Chicago, look no further than Sleepy Wilson's Barbecue!