Reviews
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CitySearch
Rating: 40
I have been to this pure south side rib joint. It is by far the best I have tried the patio, Georges, The old Red Barrell,and many others all over chicago and the suburbs hands down Lem's is the best no question -
Zagat
Rating: 40
BBQ as God meant it to be. And you can't beat the vintage drive-in decor (if that matters, which it doesn't). Lem's can beat anything the Carolinas care to offer, or Georgia, or KC. And TX isn't even on the map. -
Restaurant’s History
Lem's, the famous Bar-B-Q House, is known for its rib tips and hot links.
In 1954, two brothers, Bruce and Myles Lemons had a dream. A dream for their future, a dream of hope, a dream of destiny...
It was a dream of entrepreneurship. With this dream, they opened their first store on the south side of Chicago. Myles, a formal chef created Lem's original Bar-B-Q sauce and its magical spices. Once people had a taste of the secret sauce, they kept coming back for that unique flavor. And as a result,
Lem's Bar-B-Q House was a success!
After fourteen successful years the company decided to open another location. Myles and Bruce idea of having a second location;included their brother James, also a formal chef. In 1968, the second
Lem's Bar-B-Q House opened
in the historic Chatham Neighborhood.