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 on the side
This Week's Live Events
Karaoke Wednesdays
Hosted by Danny Blanco
New music and Karaoke! Host Danny Blanco has every song you can imagine! Bring your friends and make it your weekly tradition
Wednesday April 23
7:00 PM
Open Jam Thursdays
This Weeks Host:
Joshua Robertson and The Saints
Every fourth Thursday
Thursday April 24
8:00 PM
Mateo Suarez
Rock, jazz, psychedelia, blues and everything in between is in full effect on WHO DO YOU TRUST?, the debut album from Chicago multi-instrumentalist and producer Mateo Suarez and his group The Public Ear.
Friday April 25
9:00 PM
Bohemian Sounds
Latin American, Trova, World Music, Nueva Cancion, Bolero, Baladas, and Rumba Flamenca!
Saturday April 26
3:00 PM
Returning artist Jovian Moon is A Chicago based Jazz Funk Quintet, this week featuring The Clark Armstrong Band!
Saturday April 26
9:00 PM
Every Sunday
Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical and visual trio featuring Live R&B and Soul!
Sunday April 27
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Every Sunday
An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!
Sunday April 27
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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.
For catering orders, please call our dedicated catering line:
(312) 550-8207
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!
Dine-In Hours
Wednesday - Friday:
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday:
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Late night menu available
Carry-Out Hours
Wednesday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
Open for catering only
Monday - Tuesday:
Closed for dine in and carry out
1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Direct orders:
(312) 226-7427