Terrific BBQ served up in a roadhouse-styled dining room, but don't miss the amazing baked beans.

by Peter Behle

The Scene
The aroma of wood-fired barbecue draws crowds to this long-time family Hickory Hills favorite. During busy times, you may have to wait in the front area, which is usually also filled with those awaiting their to-go orders. Then head into the darkish dining rooms and settle in for a big meal.

The Food
Traditional barbecue favorites obviously dominate the menu, but their are also a number of Greek dishes, including souvlaki (pork shish kabob), Greek sausage, Grecian chicken oreganato and the mediterano (hey, that's how it's spelled on the menu) burger. On the BBQ side, the baby back ribs are soft and meaty, while the beef platter is piled high with crumbled/sliced beef brisket. For a side dish, don't miss the amazing baked beans, laced with chunks of brisket.

07/13/06

great stuff ever

by lola555

What gets my attention in this restaurant is the friendly stuff that they have there. The girls are too nice and pretty and they go over their way to give the best of service. The food is excellent ribs are mouthwatering and the sauce ahhh te sauce is the best. The ambience is too cute and the patio is real nice.

• Pros: service, food
• Cons: none

07/03/06

The Pit Rib House

by lovestogiveopion

For romance, sit out side on the patio, it is cozy, not crowded, lights twinkle all around you while you eat and talk. You are seated promtly, and asked were you would like to sit. The menu is simple, but the food is not. The servings are hudge. For those who do not drink, the pop and ice tea is all you can drink, which adds to the length of the romantic talks. If you decide to sit inside you are surrounded by warm wooden furniture and friendly people. Even the washrooms are fun, the walls are lined with little antique toys. It really adds to the entire experience. It is a very nice part of town to visit.

• Pros: The service was great, ambience is wonderful fun, you can smell the wood they cook the food with any where in the room
• Cons: Parking is a little tight

01/29/03

Rib Perfection!

by scopes

It is rib perfection, if it's your first time there get the ribs, they literally fall off the bone and the sauce is fantastic. I've tried BBQ beef, BBQ pork sandwich and the BBQ chicken and they are always consitently great. Prices are average for ribs, the place is very well decorated and a lot of fun. It gets crowded but they've expanded. As a rule restaurants that server on paper plates bother me a little but it's easy to overlook that here. Otherwise it's top notch.

• Pros: Consistent, Great Service, Great Sauce
• Cons: Paper Plates

07/25/02

tasty

by bear63

Great barbecue, at very reasonable prices. Friendly waitresses. Makes the neighborhood smell great.