The take
From the sourcesThe Pit Rib House in Hickory Hills specializes in meats slow-cooked over an open wood pit to achieve an traditional wood-smoked flavor. They are primarily known for their tender ribs, which are served smothered in a signature sweet and tangy sauce. The establishment offers both patio dine-in and contactless delivery services.
Strengths
- · Fall-off-the-bone ribs
- · Generous portions and fair prices wine/beer specials
- · Visible memorabilia and wood-fired pit architecture
Caveats
- · Ribs can be overly sauced for some
- · Dressing sometimes forgotten on orders
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit The Pit Rib House for their ribs, which are slow-cooked over an open wood pit until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. They are served smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce.
The story
From the businessThe Pit Rib House in Hickory Hills has mastered barbecue through slow cooking cuts of meat over an open wood pit. This technique results in an traditional wood-smoked flavor. They are known for their ribs, which are described as fall-off-the-bone tender and smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce. The establishment has been family-owned and operated since 1994.
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From the community
What Reddit says
From the communityComments mentioning The Pit Rib House from r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/bbq, and similar subs. Each is numbered / full links in the Sources block below.
If you’re into bbq, stop at the Pit Rib House just south of 95th on Roberts Rd. The pulled pork, ribs, bbq chicken, and Greek style pork souvlakia are to die for!
Either the Q in La Grange or The Pit Rib House in Hickory Hills. Yes both in the suburbs.
I dunno, I'd say the Pit Rib House is much better
This may come out if left field but [Safehouse] (SafeHouse Chicago 60 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 313-1007 https://goo.gl/maps/AXHjfGPFXqpiwktx6) Has some tasty and tender ribs [Honky Tonk BBQ] (Honky Tonk BBQ 1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 226-7427 https://goo.gl/maps/TfFk3oZLG5JnhLu29) And [THE PIT RIB HOUSE] (The Pit Rib House 9430 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 (708) 599-7576 https://goo.gl/maps/wpj1cqh2eG6dwfd79) All of these places have great ribs and all are spread out across the city from downtown to the southwest burbs. They all bring something different to the table but you can’t go wrong with any of these spots. Lastly Leon’s BBQ is just a grab n go spot (no seating) but is also pretty good. Leon's Barbecue 4550 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
ummmm, no. Chicago Q, Lilly Q, Smoque, and you literally just missed RibFest where you could have tried all of them. And don't forget my favorite, The Pit Rib House in Hickory Hills
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]The Pit Rib House / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for The Pit Rib House / rating, reviews, address, hours
- [3]r/ChicagoSuburbs comment by u/Dandri1211 / Oct 2024
- [4]r/chicagofood comment by u/FrankDonato28 / Oct 2023
- [5]r/chicago comment by u/Godrics / Aug 2020
- [6]r/chicagofood comment by u/Uniqueusername360 / Apr 2019
- [7]r/chicagofood comment by u/DancingPaul / Jul 2015
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