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Fat Willy's Rib Shack


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4.0 of 5 stars 21 ratings
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#131 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 2414 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Phone:  (773) 782-1800

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5 of 5 stars
beeskneees   47 contributions
Jan 26, 2009

BBQ Chicken.... yum. more

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5 of 5 stars
orangejumper   4 contributions
london
Oct 8, 2008

Wanted to go somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and i struck gold. Great Ribs, reasonably priced, great staff. really enjoyed it. more

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Aug 4, 2008

My favorite rib joint! more

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5 of 5 stars
miasm   33 contributions
Chicago
Jul 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Willy's is a little pricey, but the barbecue quality is basically the best that I've had in Chicago. The ribs are good, as is the brisket. But my favorites have to be the: 1) Rib tips, which are unusually tasty and meaty. Most places you get a lot of cartilage and a little bit of food. Here a serving is... more

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Jul 7, 2008

Umm-umm, the rib tips are the best I ever had, very flavorful and worth the wait more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jun 19, 2008

Great BBQ place more

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Jun 14, 2008

The brisket, as I found out from the demand that night, was the best thing here. The BBQ sauces, especially the spicy one, were absolutely amazing. The ribs, however, did not stand up to par with most other BBQ joints. My brother's chicken came out a bit dry too. Worst was the service though... took them 20-30 after they took... more

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4 of 5 stars
KatherineLChicago   148 contributions
May 11, 2008

Delicious pork ribs and bbq chicken. Nice smokey flavor, tasty coleslaw. Yummy frozen lemonade (add some tequila and presto - Margaritas!) more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 4, 2008

Great ribs here! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 5, 2006

I Love the BBQ at Fat Willy's. The portions were very filling and the sauce is excellent. The BBQ sauce was so good I used it for my fries as well. Love the outdoor seating. Next time I will have to trip the shrimp. A must go to. more

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Fat Willy's Rib Shack Address

2414 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 782-1800
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.