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Happy Thanksgiving!

The Tonk Chicago will be closed for Thanksgiving

We will reopen on Friday, November 28

Where Chicago Tradition Meets Memphis Style BBQ Perfection


We proudly serve our BBQ meticulously slow roasted for up to 14 hours

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Roasted with wood fire only, and served dry rubbed with our signature sauces on the side

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Listen to live music while enjoying award winning BBQ

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This Weeks Live Events

Thursday November 27 through Sunday November 30 Live Events



Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday November 27

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Sedante

Join us on Friday in Pilen for an evening of good music and BBQ with Sedante!

Friday November 28
9:00 PM

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Emil Rojo

Acoustic Lounge Saturdays

Join us this Saturday afternoon for acoustic music with Emil Rojo during our Acoustic Lounge Saturdays!

Saturday November 29
3:00 PM

Emil Rojo's Website
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The Azulado Brothers

If you want to listen to some kicking Blues, Mexican punk, Detroit soul, and Colombian cumbias, then the Azulado is your band!

Saturday November 29
9:00 PM

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Anderson Pries


Old time ragtime piano

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of BBQ and old-time ragtime piano with Anderson Pries

Sunday November 30
3:00 PM

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Chicago Cellar Boys

Every Sunday

An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!

Sunday November 30
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Catering Services and special events

Our award winning BBQ is available for catering Tuesday through Sunday. We bring the flavors of The Tonk to your doorstep, wherever you may be!

Dedicated Catering Number: (312) 550-8207

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Home to all kinds of events

Host your event at The Tonk or the Pilsen Secret Garden, our partner venue located just moments away

Book The Tonk for Private Events
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Perfect for weddings, fundraisers, cocktail receptions, studio productions, networking events and more


Pilsen Secret Garden

Bringing over 30 years experience in hosting special events

Including both The Tonk Chicago and the Pilsen Secret Garden, we bring over 30 years of experience in special events

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The Tonk Chicago's Hours
Dine-In Hours

Thursday - Friday:
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday - Saturday:
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Late night menu available

Carry-Out Hours

Thursday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday and Wednesday:
Open for catering only

Monday - Wednesday:
Closed for dine in and carry out

1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Direct orders: (312) 226-7427