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Carson's


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3.5 of 5 stars 43 ratings
43 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
10
4.0 of 5 stars
10
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#547 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: The Loop

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4 of 5 stars
jp_from_paris   22 contributions
Paris, France
Sep 2, 2009

Doies what it says on the outside: ribs are good, BBQ sauce is *really* good. The other food is also good. Service was efficient and friendly. more

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2 of 5 stars
RichR49   44 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

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1 of 5 stars
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Jan 16, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 11, 2009

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

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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

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 5, 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
miasm   33 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

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 12, 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 18, 2008

One of my favorite places for ribs. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Feb 18, 2008

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