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A true Chicago institution, Carson's calls itself "The Place for Ribs," and, boy, is it ever. The barbecue sauce here is sweet and tangy, and the ribs are meaty. Included in the $22 price for a full slab of baby backs are coleslaw and one of four types of potatoes (the most decadent are au gratin), plus right-out-of-the-oven rolls.
For dinner, there's often a wait, but don't despair: In the bar area, you'll find a heaping mound of some of the best chopped liver around and plenty of cocktail rye to go with it. When you're seated at your table, tie on your plastic bib and indulge. In case you don't eat ribs, Carson's also barbecues chicken, pork chops, and (in a nod to health-consciousness) salmon. But let's be honest, you don't come to a place like this for the seafood, and the waitstaff will be shocked if no one in your group orders the famous ribs. If by some remarkable feat you have room left after dinner, the candy-bar sundaes are a scrumptious finale to the meal. Carson's popularity has led to something of a factory mentality among management, which evidently feels the need to herd diners in and out, but the servers are responsive to requests not to be hurried through the meal.
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Great Experience
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On a recent trip to Chicago, decided my visit would not be completed without a meat feast. Decided to go to Carson's after reading a number of reviews. Was not disappointed the...
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- posted on 11.16.12
- by Peter G
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Meh...
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Went with a local while on business in Chicago. Carson's was represented to me as being a special place for Ribs, and you can tell from all the endorsements that they have that...
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- posted on 10.25.12
- by prosql
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Love the Food
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The scallop potatoes and chicken is always good! The setting is good but could be alot larger. The service was great!
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- posted on 10.18.12
- by Felicia H
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Ribs were great tasting and meaty, but that's all you get; you have to pay extra for each thing like the potato so full rack plus half a rack ends up costing at the very least...
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- posted on 06.03.13
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Editorial review from Citysearch
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The Deerfield locations is a great place to go if you enjoy the opportunity to have a fire at your table - no, not a fire on purpose, but on accident. While the food here is decent,...
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- posted on 02.26.13
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Address:
- 612 N. Wells St
- At Ontario St
- Chicago, IL 60610
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- Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-11:30pm; Sat noon-11:30pm; Sun noon-10:30pm
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