Del Seoul is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

1. Del Seoul

9.1
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

jeffery s.jeffery smith: Stopping in for lunch. Gotta try the Korean Spicy BBQ Pork sandwich.

rosisella v.rosisella villegas: Spicy BBQ Pork Tacos FTW!

Greg M.Greg Macek: Tried the spicy BBQ pork and kalbi tacos. And the kimchi. All delicious and good portions/filling on the tacos.

Bird's Nest is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

2. Bird's Nest

8.6
2500 N Southport Ave (at W. Altgeld St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 41 tips and reviews

Ben P.Ben Perez: Half Honey BBQ half Hot BBQ. That's the way forward.

AngelaAngela: Awesome chicken wings, fun staff and the best garlic fries in Chicago. Great spot to watch football too.

Gardiner A.Gardiner Allen: Order wings!

Crisp is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

3. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews

Melanie B.Melanie Bostwick: All the chickens. And the spicy BBQ is THE SHIT.

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Spicy BBQ wings slap

AngelaAngela: By far, the best Korean wings in Chicago. This place really lives up to their name. Crispy chicken no doubt. Seoul Sassy is the way to go. Really friendly service too.

First Draft is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

4. First Draft

8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!

Andrew S.Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.

The Crossroads Bar & Grill is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

5. The Crossroads Bar & Grill

8.1
1120 W Madison St (at May St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 48 tips and reviews

David K.David Kohn: Great outdoor seating and daily drink specials, plus great people watching.

Evan L.Evan Lukaske: This bar no longer has the carrot cake that everyone in the tips section raves about. Also, I'm pretty sure all the waitresses are on meth.

@steveGOgreen@steveGOgreen: Great Tunes, Great bar staff and Great food!

Troha's Shrimp & Fish House is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

6. Troha's Shrimp & Fish House

7.5
4151 W 26th St (btw Kedvale & Keeler), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Little Village · 9 tips and reviews

Harriette C.Harriette Cross: My favorite place to get shrimp! The perfect size, and very tasty.

Rob G.Rob Greskowiak: Best. Shrimp. In. The. City.

Michelle B.Michelle B: Best shrimp I've ever had!

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.5
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

Bjolner G.Bjolner Guvliron: Grab some Asahi here. It's one of my favorite Japanese beers.

Margaretha G.Margaretha Gunawan: Check the washroom. No more worries about those garlic/scallion/onion breath, they have tequila like mouthwash just for you. How thoughtful

Darryl P.Darryl Pearson: Everything about this place is delicious. Minus the wait time and of ability to meet a reservation on-time.

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

8. Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

8.1
3947 S King Dr (at E Oakwood Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 101 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This is perfectly salted, crunchy, juicy, chicken at its best, and paired with the waffles, you've got a combination of food that's just plain good.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Read more.

Arthur♡♡♡Arthur♡♡♡: The food and service great during my visit. A must try place to eat.

Old Crow Smokehouse is one of The 9 Best Places for Spicy BBQ in Chicago.

9. Old Crow Smokehouse

7.5
3506 N Clark St (btwn Eddy St & Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wrigleyville · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel H.Daniel Hoeffel: This place is unreal, huge open patio and a great rooftop. Best place to be during a beautiful day

Alabama H.Alabama H: Brisket sliders are amazing!!!!!!! Craft cocktails are all amazing

Mike T.Mike Tango: Great new western themed bar in Wrigleyville. Give 'em a whirl!