Lem's Bar-B-Q House

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Top 6% of restaurants in Chicago
7 / 10

3 expert reviews

“As the best barbecue joints on the South Side do, Lem’s requires that you order through bulletproof glass and then take your ribs elsewhere to be devoured (it’s takeout only).”

– Time Out

Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The gold standard of BBQ joints."
The Infatuation The Infatuation
8.1
"Lem’s is a classic counter-service BBQ spot on the South Side that’s been around since 1954, and what you want to focus on here are their rip tips and hot links" Full review