The take
From the sourcesLocated in Waukegan’s Fountain Square, Big Ed's BBQ specializes in meats seasoned with a special dry rub and slow-smoked to perfection. The menu is highlighted by baby back ribs, chopped salads, and scratch-made desserts like key lime pie. This family-operated establishment has gained local recognition through features on media outlets like *Check, Please!*
Strengths
- · Excellent 4.7 rating
- · Owner-operated pit-smoked meats
- · In-house bar with local brews
Caveats
- · Not located in Texas
- · Limited menu details in text
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesBig Ed's BBQ offers baby back ribs, chopped salad, and key lime pie. All dinners include a choice of two sides and a homemade dinner roll.
The story
From the businessEddie is the pitmaster and owner of Big Ed's BBQ. Kim, Rhonda, and Katie are co-owners. The restaurant prepares its food from scratch, seasoned with a special dry rub, and slow-smoked. Big Ed's BBQ has been featured on Check Please! and has a location in Fountain Square.
Watch
From the community
What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning Big Ed's BBQ from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
may want to ride the metra down to the loop one day for a fun time downtown, see the touristy things. FYI it is a 1:30-1:45 train ride each way. For Waukegan check out whats going on at the [genesee theater](https://www.geneseetheatre.com/events/all) and [calendar of events](http://www.waukeganweb.net/calendar.aspx) , if you like breweries [Züm Bier](http://zumbier.com/) is good, BBQ [Big Eds BBQ](http://bigedsllc.com/), but Waukegan is great for Mexican Food most places are excellent, my top taquerias are in Carniceria Mexico, and Lewis Fresh Market on Grand Ave other then that not much going on in Waukegan, most people/sailors go to Gurnee edit: also try /r/ChicagoSuburbs/
Big Eds BBQ in New Jersey: endless ribs and brisket
Big Eds BBQ in New Jersey: endless ribs and brisket
Sources
Everything on this page is pulled from the sources below: the restaurant's own website, its public Google listing, and Reddit threads. We don't invent details; if a source is missing, the claim isn't here either.
- [1]Big Ed's BBQ / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Big Ed's BBQ / rating, reviews, address, hours
- [3]r/chicago comment by u/ocshawn / Feb 2018
- [4]
Found something off? Let us know.