The Bbq Pit

5 ( reviews )
589 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States
+1 847-432-6393

Welcome to The Bbq Pit in Highland Park

Located at 589 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, The Bbq Pit stands as a dedicated destination for those who appreciate the time-honored traditions of authentic barbecue. Our establishment is built on the foundation of patience, quality ingredients, and a deep respect for the craft of slow-cooking meats. We believe that great barbecue is not just a meal but an experience that brings people together, whether you are stopping by for a casual lunch or gathering with family and friends for a hearty dinner in the heart of Highland Park.

At The Bbq Pit, we focus on the fundamentals. We understand that the secret to exceptional flavor lies in the quality of the raw ingredients and the consistency of the cooking process. Our team works diligently to ensure that every plate served reflects our commitment to excellence. By combining traditional techniques with a welcoming atmosphere, we have created a space where the community can enjoy honest, flavorful food prepared with care. We invite you to visit us on Elm Place and discover why we are a staple for barbecue enthusiasts in the local area.

What Sets Our Barbecue Experience Apart

  • Commitment to Traditional Methods: We prioritize slow-cooking techniques that allow natural flavors to develop fully. By managing heat and smoke with precision, we ensure that every cut of meat reaches its peak tenderness and depth of flavor, honoring the classic styles of barbecue that have been perfected over generations.
  • Focus on Quality Ingredients: We believe that the best results start with the best inputs. We source our meats and produce with a focus on freshness and quality, ensuring that every component of your meal meets our high standards. This dedication to sourcing is the cornerstone of our kitchen philosophy.
  • A Welcoming Community Atmosphere: Our location at 589 Elm Pl is designed to be a comfortable space for everyone. Whether you are a long-time resident of Highland Park or just passing through, our team strives to provide a friendly and efficient service that makes your dining experience enjoyable and memorable.
  • Consistency in Every Serving: We take pride in our craft and aim for consistency in every dish that leaves our kitchen. By maintaining rigorous standards in our preparation and cooking processes, we ensure that our guests can expect the same high level of quality every time they visit us.

Join Us for Your Next Meal

The Bbq Pit is more than just a place to eat; it is a reflection of our passion for good food and community connection. We are proud to be part of the Highland Park neighborhood and look forward to serving you. Whether you are craving a classic barbecue meal or simply looking for a reliable spot to enjoy a satisfying dinner, we are ready to welcome you. We encourage you to stop by our location at 589 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, to experience our approach to barbecue firsthand. We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing our love for authentic, well-prepared food with you and your loved ones.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Delivery
    • Takeout
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Serves local specialty
    • Sports
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Hard liquor
    • Quick bite
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar onsite
    • Restroom
    • Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Quiet
  • Crowd
    • Family-friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safespace
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Free street parking
    • Usually plenty of parking

Menus

  • APPETIZERS
    • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10.99
    • Breaded Zucchini $10.99
    • Beer Battered Mushrooms $10.99
    • Buffalo Wings $15.99
    • Rib Tips $19.99
    • 1/2 slab Rib sampler $19.99
    • Buffalo Shrimp $15.99
    • Battered Mozzarella Sticks $10.99
    • Buffalo Fingers $15.99
  • Burgers/Sandwiches: includes French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries and Cole Slaw.
    • Texas Brisket $18.99
    • Pulled Pork $18.99
    • BBQ Meatloaf $18.99
    • Skirt Steak topped with Grilled Onions $24.99
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich $16.99
    • Turkey Burger $16.99
    • Da Burger $17.99
    • Chicken Shish Kebob on Pita $18.99
    • Buffalo Chicken $16.99
    • The Big Tuna $19.99
    • Gyros $17.99
  • Pure BBQ: includes choice of potato, Cole Slaw and Rolls.
    • Baby Back Ribs Full Slab $33.99
    • Baby Back Ribs 1/2 Slab $23.99
    • Tennesee Honey Ribs Full Slab $33.99
    • Tennesee Honey Ribs 1/2 slab $23.99
    • Sallys Dry Rub Full Slab $34.99
    • Texas Brisket $33.99
    • Pulled Pork Platter $33.99
    • Dem Beef Bones $34.99
    • Rib Tips $33.99
    • BBQ Pork Chops $34.99
    • Half Chicken $23.99
    • Boneless Breast of Chicken $23.99
    • BBQ Salmon $33.99
    • Skirt Steak $37.99
    • BBQ Meatloaf $33.99
    • Rib/Chicken Combo $34.99
    • Rib/Shrimp Combo $34.99
    • Rib/Chop Combo $34.99
    • Rib/Brisket Combo $34.99
    • BBQ Jumbo Shrimp $33.99
  • STEAK AND CHOPS: includes choice of potato or veggie, cole slaw and rolls.
    • Prime cut Rib Eye Steak $45.99
    • Prime cut N.Y. Strip $45.99
    • Skirt Steak $37.99
  • A LITTLE TASTE OF GREECE: includes roasted potato wedges, cole slaw and rolls.
    • Half Greek Chicken $24.99
    • Chicken Shish Kebab $33.99
    • Greek Boneless Breast of Chicken $24.99
    • Gyros Platter $26.99
    • Greek Pork Chops $34.99
    • Skirt Steak $37.99
    • Athenian Ribs (Full Slab) $35.99
    • Spanokopita(Spinach Pie) and Greek Salad $26.99
  • SEAFOOD(dinners include choice of Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked or Sweet Potato or Vegetable .$1.00 extra.. Cole slaw and rolls included.
    • Grilled Alaskan Salmon $33.99
    • Tuna Steak $33.99
    • Grilled Jumbo Shrimp $33.99
  • SALADS
    • Large Greek Salad $16.99
    • Small Greek Salad $11.99
    • Large Caesar Salad $16.99
    • Small Caesar Salad $11.99
    • Large House Salad $14.99
    • Small House Salad $9.99
    • Greek Chicken Salad $23.99
    • Chicken Caesar Salad $23.99
    • Skirt Steak Greek Salad $25.99
    • Seafood Greek Salad $25.99
    • Gyros Greek Salad $23.99
  • SIDES
    • Large Baked Beans $9.99
    • French Fries $9.99
    • Sweet Potato Fries $9.99
    • Baked Potato $6.99
    • Sweet Potato $6.99
    • Large Cole Slaw $9.99
    • Fresh Vegetable of the day. $9.99
  • DRESSINGS/SAUCES
    • Gus the Greek Famous Dressing/Marinade Jar $8.99
    • BBQ Pit BBQ Sauce Jar $8.99
    • FAMILY SPECIALS $89.99

Reviews The Bbq Pit

judy warner
30-05-2026
I LOVE this restaurant!!!!!!! Their Greek salad is the best you'll find anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!! The owner is extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant. Casual. More
Judith Eidelman
30-05-2026
We have been coming here for over 24 years.....they have a great menu...great ribs....the atmosphere is warm comfortable and cozy.....we don’t go anywhere else for ribs....my husband picks a different item every time we come here because he can’t decide...he says “everything he chooses is delicious “...
James Clemons
30-05-2026
I am new to the area and have been looking for a BBQ place and I've called 3 times on 3 different occasions and have been told each time they've ran out of food.... Updated testimony....since the last post I have been to this establishment several times and I've found the food to be really good. I sincerely take back my earlier post
Stephen Field
30-05-2026
Really nice staff. Tried the Beef Ribs got two huge meaty ribs. Really good taste and well cooked. I would definitely recommend.
Michael Broton
30-05-2026
Excellent food, great atmosphere, a fantastic neighbor hood place! We've been going there for 15 years, adding it to our regulars list, so should you!
Lauren Beaulieu
30-05-2026
Awesome curbside service & covid precautions in place. Great price, really tasty BBQ and delivered to our car door! Fries are to die for!! Staff is really friendly. Good place to come check out!!
Dan R
30-05-2026
It was good. Portions were filling. Price was a bit high. I asked for a container for leftovers, and the waitress didn't put my BBQ sauce in the container. Highly disappointed. That's what pulls bbq together!
joe
30-05-2026
Im sure I just got a bad batch of ribs, but the amount of force required to pull the ribs apart was ridiculous. And they use styrofoam to put their food in. Eating/drinking hot stuff out of styrofoam is extremely bad for you.
Eric Saniewski
30-05-2026
Enjoyed the pulled pork. Didn't care for the sweat potato fires but just my preference. Motz sticks were good too. Nice little joint to grab BBQ at, worth stopping for
Nicholas Stone (Nick)
30-05-2026
Everyone, especially the owner/manager, is rude, unfriendly, and tends to ignore their customers...oh, and don't forget the cold food which comes out lukewarm, takes over 45 minutes to 1 hour to be prepared, even when only 1 family of 4 … More
Andrew Rease
30-05-2026
Decent BBQ. I got the Tennessee honey ribs which came out a little tough for my taste. Wife got the gyro and the lamb was very good.
Robert Harrigan
30-05-2026
Disappointed. I just cant express how Disappointed I was in these ribs. I got the baby back ribs half rack and there was almost NO meat on them and they were the opposite of fall off the bone. The were dry, stretchy and chewy and left me … More
John Dwyer
30-05-2026
Small town restaurant feel, which I enjoy greatly. The food was excellent, and prepared quickly. Definitely recommend!
Darius Thomas - Curtis
30-05-2026
Everytime I drive to highland Park to see my doctor, I stop here to enjoy some BBQ. Portions are healthy, atmosphere is typically older, but I thoroughly enjoy the food.
C Donato
30-05-2026
Have been going to this place for at least 30 years. Love the food and great staff Order type… More
Douglas Lewit
30-05-2026
My dog and I love their skirt steak dinners! The owners are super friendly!!!! Food: 5… More
Loyalty Is Everything
30-05-2026
Walked in to order some food. I was literally standing there for 5 minutes. Some lady asked me if I was picking up or ordering. I told her I was ordering and she just walked away. Horrible service.
Stacey Timmons
30-05-2026
I order the bbq shrimp and Saint Louis ribs the food was horrible the shrimp was over cooked it was like rubber and the ribs were like leather I will never order from this place again for the price you pay I expect etable fold not garbage
Anthony Orlando
30-05-2026
Great food with a great staff! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great family atmosphere with delicious food! 👍 …
C Donato
30-05-2026
Have been going to this place for at least 30 years. Love the food and great staff Order type Take out Price per person $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Douglas Lewit
30-05-2026
My dog and I love their skirt steak dinners! The owners are super friendly!!!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Patrick Wilmot
30-05-2026
This has become one of my favorite local restaurants due to doing what they do extremely well and being genuinely nice people who are invested in the community. … More
Michael M
30-05-2026
Really good food. Even though some of the items felt overcooked slightly, the flavors and juices remained and everything tasted good and fresh. The restaurant was packed and we had to wait for our food, but it was well worth it. Great spot and will visit again. Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Seating type Indoor dining area
Max Kanter
30-05-2026
Really enjoyed the BBQ here. Ordered "Dem Beef Bones" (beef ribs), the Texas Brisket Dinner, and some buffalo wings. Nice-sized portions, high-quality meat, and tasty all around. Worth trying, and if you're like us, you'll be back.
Lou Green
30-05-2026
Decades of succulent moist chicken, I can taste that unique flavor right now. Perfect potatoes, fried or baked. The only place for chicken and ribs! We dined there when Gus’s dad and mom were in charge, same taste. Thank you Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Group size Not sure Wait time Up to 10 min Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot Parking Always a happy place
brian marland
30-05-2026
I carry out from here once a week. Consistently great food. Ive had almost everything on the menu. And the owners treat you like friends. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Marcy Yablon
30-05-2026
So nice, the owner. And the ribs are amazing. Good portions too...pretty in Pink:) Order type Take out Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Group size Not sure
Seananagins
30-05-2026
Gus was an awesome front of House experience. We ordered 2 gyro sandwiches and a pulled pork. Everything was delicious. It was day 5 at the hospital near by, and their food really hit the spot after almost a week of hospital food. Awesome atmosphere. I was surprised it's not that big of a dining area, but it looked intimate. Definition going here again on date night once we find a sitter! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Eliza R
30-05-2026
$84.28 I order 2 rib tips dinners. Definitely didn’t expect that price. The tips were a little tough but tasty Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 3
2Drippy The God
30-05-2026
Walked in and was completely empty, no employees too greet me. As I walked further into the restaurant to investigate. I saw the owner, hiding in a corner booth sitting on his phone. After which i came up to him and spoke very politely, … More
Euro Dollar
30-05-2026
The ribs were pretty good although a little dry. The chicken wings were basically inedible. They were really dry and I wondered if they were double dipped or something. Was disappointed. More
Charles Erkenswick
30-05-2026
Cute little saloon style restaurant, love the golf vibe of the restaurant, the food was very good, staff are very friendly especially the host and waitress, foods a little pricey but you’re paying for good quality food so it’s worth it More
Angie M
30-05-2026
The food was very impressive and tasty. I had a cup of the soup of the day. Chicken vegetable soup. My Beau had the burger with everything on it. The crispy fries were delightful. The fried mushrooms were delicious. Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Noise level Moderate noise Group size 2 people, 5-8 people, Suitable for all group sizes Wait time No wait Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free street parking Parking All the staff and servers were friendly and always smiling and had a great attitude.
Adam Lovell
30-05-2026
Found this place while visiting from Ohio. To be honest bbq wasn’t on the menu idea for my family for the evening. By the time we got to order dinner a lot of places closed and this place was open so I checked out the menu. Bbq and Greek is … More
Edward Edick
30-05-2026
I've been ordering from BBQ Pit for a long long time. When I picked it up the food was always fresh, hot, and ready when I was told. I've never had a problem with any order I've ever placed. The people there were always neighborly friendly … More
Jinny Hyun
30-05-2026
Owner was so sweet and the food was great!! Serving size was great! Definitely will be back to more items on the menu! More
Teresa
30-05-2026
Overall, it was pretty good. Their fries are definitely the best to-go fries we’ve had since COVID. My husband got gyros and a Greek salad. He thought they were both pretty good and would order them again. … More
TW Hansen
30-05-2026
Unassuming little joint in a northern suburbs strip mall, but without equivocation just about the best brisket I’ve had in my life. It’s down to this place and Elmer’s in Tulsa, OK. With brisket like this it’s no wonder they’ve been in … More
Nichele G.
30-05-2026
Food was delicious and hot! I placed a carryout order lastnight of 3 entrees of baby back ribs & 1 surf n turf entree (shrimp & ribs). The gentleman had my order prepared before I got there. Awesome customer service. My 1st time ordering with them.
Keri Malow-Williams
30-05-2026
They are so good to my elderly grandparents which is one of the reasons we are often there. The food is also realty good. My family enjoys their baby back ribs, the Greek salad (with the delicious shrimp), and the pulled pork.
Renee Lallas
30-05-2026
This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The bbq sauce is the best! Everything has been so fresh and delicious. I’m really glad to have found this hidden gem. More
J Schwartz
30-05-2026
Food was decent, Greek salad was the best part. Would not go out of may way to go back. I ordered Tennessee Honey ribs and my guest be ordered there baby back ribs. Came with same Bbq sauce for each order.

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