The Tonk Chicago
Booze, Bands, and BBQ!
Experience mouthwatering BBQ specialties and handcrafted beverages while enjoying live music performances every night!
We proudly serve our meats dry-rubbed and slow roasted over wood and charcoal, with our signature sauces served on the side
This Weeks Live Music Events:
Karaoke Wednesdays
Rhythm and Ribs
This weeks host:
Danny Blanco
New music and spanish Karaoke!
Wednesday October 23
8:00 PM
Open Jam Thursdays One Year Anniversary
This Weeks Hosts:
Joshua Robertson and the Saints!
Every fourth thursday of the month!
Thursday October 24
8:00 PM
Troubadours Of Rhythm
Milwaukee's finest early Jazz, Blues, and Hokum musicianers!
Friday October 25
9:00 PM
Register now to visit 9 Pilsen bars with Halloween themed parties and drinks!
Saturday October 26
12pm - 6pm
A Cuatro, Guitar, & Percussion Traditional Puertorican Folk Music Ensemble based in Chicago!
Saturday October 26
3:00 PM
Evil Catz Entertainment presents the Villians Ball at The Tonk! Dress as your favorite villian and enjoy live music entertainment
Saturday October 26
9:00 PM
Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical and visual trio featuring Live R&B and Soul!
Sunday October 27
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!
Sunday October 27
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
We proudly serve our meats in the traditional Memphis-style of barbecue: dry-rubbed meats slow roasted over wood and charcoal, with our signature sauces served on the side.
Where Chicago Tradition Meets Memphis Style BBQ Perfection
Special Event Hosting
From big celebrations to intimate gatherings, our versatile spaces
provide the perfect setting.
Choose to host your event within The Tonk or at the delightful
Pilsen Secret Garden, our partner venue located just moments away.
Catering Service
Catering services for our award winning BBQ are available Tuesday
through Sunday, six days a week.
With our catered lunches, we bring the flavors of The Tonk to your
doorstep, wherever you may be!
Contact Us
We welcome all feedback from our cherished patrons. Please don't
hesitate to reach out to us.
Additionally, we extend a special invitation to artists! Join us in
fostering a vibrant atmosphere at The Tonk Chicago!
Open for dine-in:
Wednesday - Friday: 4PM - LATE
Saturday - Sunday: 12PM - LATE
Open for carry-out:
Wednesday – Sunday
11am - 11pm
Closed
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Tuesday: Open for catering only
1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Direct orders: (312) 226-7427