Matt's Barbecue and Bourbon Bar

Located in downtown Lemont, Matt’s specializes in traditional Central Texas-style barbecue using low and slow smoking techniques and a traditional salt, pepper, and wood smoke seasoning. The restaurant is known for its prime beef brisket and family-oriented atmosphere, smoking all meats on-site daily until they sell out. Originally started as a Southside Chicago garage operation, this family-run brick-and-mortar also features a bourbon bar.

Visit for traditional Central Texas-style barbecue in a relaxed family atmosphere, featuring traditional cuts of meat like brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, with popular sides like cornbread.

Matt's Barbecue began with Matt's dream to open a barbecue restaurant. With the help of his family, the business evolved from a garage operation on the southside of Chicago to catering, then pop-ups, a food trailer, and eventually a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Lemont. The business emphasizes its local roots, crediting friends and family for its growth and continued operation. The restaurant draws inspiration from Central Texas pit masters, employing a low-and-slow technique for its barbecue, particularly for prime beef brisket seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked with wood smoke, focusing on simplicity and traditional methods. Meats are smoked on-site daily before service.