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 Weeks 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 2
7:00 PM
Open Jam Thursdays
This Weeks Host:
Antoine Anthony and the Chicago Players
Join us for an open jam session every Thursday!
Thursday April 3
8:00 PM
Ovejanegra
Chicago's Original PunkSteady Band
Ovejanegra is Chicago's original PunkSteady band featuring a radical musical homage to Psychedelic rock, and Latin Soul
Friday April 4
9:00 PM
Acoustic Lounge Saturdays
Müsilia is a Sri Lankan musician and guitarist based in Chicago
Saturday April 5
3:00 PM
With DJ Killer Diller
Chicago's premier rockabilly band returns to The Tonk!
Saturday April 5
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 6
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 6
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!
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