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Carson's
612 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
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“Carson's The Place for Ribs” GAYOT.com
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#591 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Business, Child-friendly
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“Carson's...not like we remembered”
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2 of 5 stars
RichR49 23 contributions
Cinnaminson, New Jersey
Mar 17, 2009

We made a point for years of visiting Carson's on every trip to Chicago. A party of six of us visited while attending a trade show. The place was empty on Sunday nite. The ribs were the tiniest I have ever seen, no meat to speak of at all, nothing like fall off the bone, more like eating dry chicken... more

“The food tasted really...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2009

The food tasted really good but I got food poisoning. more

“The city's best BBQ...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2009

The city's best BBQ sauce. Great for carryout. more

“Disappointment”
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3 of 5 stars
TravelerMontreal 10 contributions
Montreal
Nov 3, 2008

Disappointed with the RIBS. I was expecting fall off the Bone ribs... instead I got GREAT tasting ribs ... but a little firm for my liking more

“Must be hungry.....but...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 5, 2008

Must be hungry.....but you will smell like ribs for 2 days more

“good but not great, used to be the best”
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3 of 5 stars
miasm 22 contributions
Chicago
Jun 29, 2008

this place deserves a 3.5 rating. it's between average and above average. carson's sauce is pretty impressive. it's super sweet and tangy on the side, but on the ribs it cakes and chars at the same time and makes a truly great glaze. however, the meat quality has faded a bit over the last 5-8 years. they used to utilize... more

“OMG. Best. Ribs. Ever...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 12, 2008

OMG. Best. Ribs. Ever. Also: super au gratin potatos more

“One of my favorite...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 18, 2008

One of my favorite places for ribs. more

“They say this is the...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 18, 2008

They say this is the best place for ribs. I do not think so. more

“Classic Chitown rib...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2008

Classic Chitown rib joint, succulent sauce. more

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Carson's Address

612 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 280-9200
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.