About Us

Barbecue meal consisting of ribs, coleslaw, cornbread, baked beans with jalapeños, a can of Off Duty BBQ Brew, and barbecue sauces on a wooden table.

We are a family owned restaurant right off the 606 in Humboldt Park that offers traditional BBQ fare, like meaty St. Louis style ribs, Texas smoked brisket, and tender pulled pork. We also offer less traditional options like rice bowls, BBQ queso fundido, and homemade desserts. Find out for yourself why our customers are saying we have the best BBQ North of the South.

A barbecue grill with racks of smoked ribs and a large quantity of cooked chicken wings.
A plate of food with waffles, a burger, and waffle fries in front of a person with a drink, and another plate with a sandwich in the background.
Empty restaurant with wooden tables and black chairs, string lights on ceiling, brick wall decorated with guitars and two TVs displaying flames, black curtains on one side.
A woman sitting at a table with a variety of dishes including a roasted meat, mashed potatoes, a casserole, a pumpkin pie, and fried onions, holding a drumstick in each hand inside a restaurant.
Person holding a large, loaded sandwich with two slices of bread, melted cheese, smoked fish, roasted red peppers, and sauces.
A plate of food with a breakfast burrito cut in half, stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and onions, alongside slices of jalapenos, and small bowls of diced watermelon and sliced strawberries.
Exterior of a brick barbecue restaurant named OFFSET BBQ with outdoor seating, flower planters, and signs displaying a grill icon.
An industrial-style interior with exposed brick walls, wooden sliding barn doors, a large metallic ventilation duct on the ceiling, hardwood flooring, and windows with a view outside. There are a few tables and chairs, and strip lighting on the ceili
Three people in a restaurant or cafe, smiling for a selfie. One woman in the foreground, two men in the background near a wall with illuminated letters spelling 'EDBOX'.
A person serving cheesy, baked dish with melted cheese and toppings from a cast iron skillet onto a plate, with folded flatbread on the side, on a wooden table.

What People Are Saying

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What People Are Saying *

“We loved our meal at Offset BBQ! A perfect lunch stop while spending the day walking The 606. The food, all made from scratch, was sensational. We sampled the different barbecue sauces, which ranged widely in flavor, and they were all terrific. I loved the photos of legendary guitarists grace the walls, and we sat beneath Chicago icon, Buddy Guy. The service was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommend this barbecue joint to everyone in the city!

Vinnie D.

“I’ve found my favorite spot in the area. The BBQ shrimp is amazing. I had to fight our family for it! The Offset burger was juicy and delicious. It was definitely a good meal. Check them out.”

Joel H.

“The place is 10/10. The brisket is perfect, smoked chicken chicken is flavorful and juicy, rice bowl is super tasty and would please just about anyone. Also, the sauces are out of this world. ”

Jamal Z.

Get in Touch.

1720 N California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

info@offsetbbq.com

773-360-7753