Robinson's 1 Ribs-Lincoln Park

(312) 337-1399

655 Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 41.9178 -87.6462

Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

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3 Star Rating: Average

by RibguySteak

March 03, 2008

I haven't been to this place in years and am planning to give it another try tonight. Hopefully I will report back with good news for their reputations sake.

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1 Star Rating: Poor

by charliezenter

August 08, 2007

I ordered ribs and it was dry and burnt. I would not recommend Robinson's Ribs. Kordell Robinson was mean and nasty.

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

by manningmoon

December 14, 2006

I love this place. The BBQ is real, authentic BBQ. I love the ribs. It may be a dive, but I just go for the food.

  • Pros: Inexpensive, Great Sauce

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1 Star Rating: Poor

by jmaassel

April 18, 2006

I had the absolute worst experience I have ever had with a restaurant in my entire life with Robinson's. Not only did I receive my food an hour after I was told I would receive it, but it was spoiled and had to be thrown away. Yet, I still had to pay full price. When I called to get the situation rectified the owner raised his voice so loudly that I in turn had to raise my voice. However when I did, he hung up on me. I would suggest NEVER eating there if you want to have a pleasant experience.

  • Cons: Customer Experience, Expensive

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

by jcjcjc

December 15, 2005

Robinson's is the only place I go for ribs. As far as tasty ribs go, Robinson's is the best.

We now go on Sunday for the buffet which has ribs, fried chicken and much more. Can't beat the price either, just $12.95. If you like Beer or Wine with your meal, bring your own Robinson's is BYOB.

  • Pros: Incredible food, Great service, Inexpensive

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

by ribs

November 12, 2005

I have been eating at robinson's for about 10 years. I have tasted many other places but nothing comes close. The sauce is so addictive I'am hooked!!!! Keep up the good work!

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1 Star Rating: Poor

by cozinem

August 24, 2005

I just spent $20 in cab fair, to eat the worst ribs I have ever ordered and then wash them down with WATER because the place is Bring Your Own Beer (Read Insider tips more carefully). I ordered the ribs dry so that I could savor the marination and hickory smoked flavor, only to discover them dry and tasteless. The Sauce wasn't anything that you couldn't get from a Generic bottle of BBQ Sauce. I'm not only disappointed with Robinson's, but I'm more disappointed with City Search. TAKE THIS RESTERAUNT OFF YOUR SITE!

  • Pros: Corn Bread Muffins
  • Cons: Ribs, Onion Rings, Alcohol

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

by aces1234

July 06, 2005

Great place to go for carryout BBQ in Lincoln Park! Awesome pies too, which are a great way to top off a meal full of comfort food.

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1 Star Rating: Poor

by erinmail

June 01, 2005

do not order delivery from this place, if they get your order wrong you're stuck with it, and they will get it wrong.

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1 Star Rating: Poor

by dxs36

May 29, 2005

No. 1? Hardly. Robinsons disappointed this ribs lover with its terrible service, sludge-like barbecue sauce that tasted like peppered catsup more than anything else, and ribs that felt like they were stored since 2000 when this restauarnt won citysearch's best ribs award. For the life of me, I don't know why anyone would go to this restaurant. I strongly advise you to avoid this restaurant. In a city like Chicago, you should never have to settle for medicrity like this.

  • Pros: Location
  • Cons: Food, Service

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