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Big Ed's BBQ

Yelp Rating - 4.7 stars
674 reviews onYelp logo
(847) 473-5333
Location4030 Northpoint Blvd Waukegan
CategoriesBarbeque

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updated: March 24, 2024
Price$$
AmbienceCasual
Year Established2008
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Business Description

Located in Waukegan, Illinois, Big Ed's BBQ offers some of the best barbeque that Lake County has ever tasted. The restaurant is owned and operated by Big Ed himself and his three business partners; Rhonda Gage, Kim Nero, and Katie Sullivan. After working in corporate America for twenty years, Big Ed attended culinary training at Kendall College and formed his own catering company, Nero Catering, in 2000. Since then, he's competed in and won multiple BBQ competitions, including best rib tips and pulled pork in the North Chicago Rib Cook Off. Big Ed's BBQ has also been featured on WGN and ABC 7 and voted best BBQ in Chicagoland by 670 The Score.

What sets Big Ed's BBQ apart from other BBQ restaurants is their focus on quality. All of their meat is seasoned with their special dry rub and slow smoked in their barbeque pit with seasoned hickory wood, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. And it's not just the meat that's made in-house from scratch daily - all of their food is.

The casual ambience of Big Ed's BBQ makes it the perfect spot for a laid-back meal with friends or family. Don't let the unassuming exterior of the building fool you - once you step inside, you're in for a treat. The menu is filled with BBQ classics like pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, as well as unique items like BBQ nachos and jerk chicken.

Don't just take our word for it - Big Ed's BBQ has received rave reviews from customers on Yelp. Colleen C. writes, "This is an old Pizza Hut building. Doesn't look like it would be the greatest place to eat at, but let me tell you, you'd be dead wrong. I had the rib..." Not A. says, "MAC & CHEESE WAS TO DIE FORRR!!! CORNBREAD TOO!!!" And Ida B. raves, "We wanted BBQ brisket for dinner and headed to a restaurant to try their BBQ brisket. Glad that restaurant was closed because we wouldn't have had the...".

If you're in the Waukegan area and looking for some top-notch BBQ, be sure to give Big Ed's BBQ a try. You won't be disappointed.

Gift Ideas for Big Ed's BBQ

If you're looking for the perfect gift for the BBQ lover in your life, look no further than Big Ed's BBQ. Located in Waukegan, Illinois, this restaurant offers some of the best barbeque that Lake County has ever tasted. And the best part? You can take a piece of it home with you.

One gift option is their signature dry rub. This blend of spices is what makes their meat so flavorful and delicious, and now you can bring it into your own kitchen. Sprinkle it on your own meat creations or use it as a seasoning for vegetables or potatoes.

Another great gift option is their homemade BBQ sauce. This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and it's sure to take any meat dish to the next level. Pour it on ribs, slather it on chicken, or use it as a dipping sauce for fries - the possibilities are endless.

For the ultimate BBQ experience, consider giving a gift card to Big Ed's BBQ. This allows the recipient to choose their own meat, sides, and dessert, ensuring that they get exactly what they're craving. And with options ranging from pulled pork to jerk chicken to BBQ nachos, there's something for everyone on the menu.

But why stop at just one gift? Create a BBQ-themed gift basket filled with all of the above, plus some of their famous cornbread and mac and cheese. It's the perfect gift for the foodie in your life.

No matter what you choose, the gift of Big Ed's BBQ is sure to be a hit. The quality and flavor of their food is second to none, and it's something that's sure to be appreciated by any BBQ lover.

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