| Cuisines | American, Barbecue, Kosher |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 773 661 6384 |
| Website | www.miltsbbq.com |
| Dress code | Business Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 3411 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 |
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4.6 based on 766 reviews
Milt's Barbeque for the Perplexed
| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Lake View |
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Menus
- Menu
- Dinner Menu
- Private Parties
- Catering
Starters
| Fried Okra | $8.00 | |||||
| Beef Bacon (4) | $6.00 | |||||
| Brisket Chili Fries | $14.00 | |||||
| Vegetarian Chili Fries | $14.00 | |||||
| Chicken Tenders With Fries |
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| Chili Nachos | $15.00 | |||||
| BBQ Chicken Nachos | $15.00 | |||||
| Vegetarian Chili Nachos | $15.00 | |||||
| Chicken Wings (8) | $11.00 | Smoked, buffalo, or BBQ | ||||
| Chicken Wing Sampler | $13.00 | 4 Smoked, 4 buffalo, 4 BBQ | ||||
| BBQ Slider Sampler | $14.00 | Pulled Chicken Slider, Brisket Slider, Hamburger Slider | ||||
| Tofu Tenders With Fries |
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| Pretzel Bites | $8.00 |
Soup / Chili
| Smoked Chicken and Vegetable Soup | $5.00 | Made from scratch, no fake stuff. Loaded with veggies and tender smoked chicken breast |
| Smoked Brisket Chili | $7.00 | House-smoked brisket chili slowly cooked with our own special blend of spices |
| Vegetarian Chili | $7.00 | Spectacular vegetarian chili made without any fillers or fake-meat substitutions. Even meat-lovers will enjoy! |
| Smoked Tomato Bisque | $5.00 | Fire-roasted and smoked tomato based soup, with a bit of soy milk for sweetness |
Salad
| Grilled Romaine Salad | $12.00 | Freshly grilled romaine with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes and house croutons, tossed with a smoked-tomato vinaigrette |
| Arugula, Apple and Radish Salad | $12.00 | Baby arugula lightly tossed with chopped gala apples, radish, and house croutons, tossed lightly in cider vinaigrette |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | $15.00 | Crispy romaine topped with fried chicken tenders, diced celery and carrot, house croutons, and drizzled with ranch dressing |
| Spinach and Bacon Salad | $12.00 | Baby spinach tossed in a warm "bacon"/mustard dressing and topped with hard-cooked egg, diced tomato, and "bacon" bits |
House Specialties
| BBQ Combo | 1/2 BBQ Chicken & 1/2 Slab of Ribs (includes 2 sides and coleslaw) | |
| BBQ Salmon | ||
| Half BBQ Chicken | $20.00 | |
| Smoked BBQ Spare Ribs Full Slab | ||
| Smoked BBQ Spare Ribs 1/2 Slab | ||
| Braised Short Ribs | ||
| Smoked Turkey DInner | $20.00 | Smoked and sliced turkey breast served with smashed potatoes, green beans, and topped with homemade gravy |
| Chef's Daily Steak Special | perfection | |
| Fish Tacos | $15.00 | 2 corn tacos with smoked tilapia, pico de gallo, and slaw topped with chipotle aioli |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $18.00 | Shredded chicken, peas, carrots, corn in a house made sauce, topped with a flaky pastry and baked to yummy perfection. Does not include side choice |
Off the Grill
| Romanian Char-Dog | $10.00 | |
| Char-burger | $12.00 | |
| Char-Chicken | $14.00 | |
| Char-Tofu | $10.00 | |
| Milt's Way | add $6. With brisket chili, "bacon," crispy onion, and bbq aioli | |
| Southwest | add $5. Topped with pico de gallo and fresh made guacamole | |
| "Bacon" Ranch | add $6. With beef "bacon," ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato and onion | |
| Milt Dog | $14.00 | Romanian Char-Dog brisket chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and pickled jalapenos |
| Chicago Dog | $14.00 | Diced onion, diced tomato, sport peppers, dill pickle spear, yellow mustard, and celery salt |
| Veggie Burger | $12.00 | House-made, vegan patty loaded with veggies and pan-fried to crispy perfection, topped with garlic aioli |
| Brisket Burger | $22.00 | We take some Romanian ground beef and our famous smoked brisket and turn it into a patty of awesomeness. We then top it with our house-made bbq sauce and some crispy onion strings |
Sandwiches
| Smoked Brisket Sandwich | $18.00 | |
| Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 | Applewood smoked chicken served sandwich style! |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 | Chicken breast tenders tossed in Buffalo or BBQ |
| Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich | $15.00 | Seasoned and smoked chicken breast sliced and served on a toasted pretzel roll |
| Turkey Club | $15.00 | Smoked and sliced turkey breast, "bacon," LTO, garlic aioli on a toasted rye |
| Smoked Seitan Sandwich | $14.00 | Locally produced ground seitan, smoked to perfection and tossed with bbq sauce and caramelized onions |
Kids
| Mini Hamburgers (3) | $7.00 | |
| Hot Dog | $6.00 | |
| Chicken Tenders (3) | $6.00 | |
| Franks N' Beans | $7.00 | |
| Chicken Wings (4) | $6.00 | Smoked, Buffalo, or BBQ |
Sides
| Coleslaw (Creamy or Vinegar) | $4.00 | |
| French Fries | $4.00 | Hand-cut or sweet potato |
| Roasted Green Beans | $4.00 | |
| Smashed Potatoes | $4.00 | |
| Loaded Smashed Potatoes | $7.00 | |
| Corn on the Cob | $4.00 | |
| Baked Potato | $4.00 | |
| Brisket Baked Beans | $4.00 | |
| Corn Bread | $4.00 | |
| Beef "Bacon" (2 Slices) | $4.00 | |
| Seasonal Vegetables | $4.00 | |
| Homemade Potato Salad | $4.00 | |
| Collard Greens | $4.00 | |
| Zucchini & Squash | $4.00 | |
| Sauteed Spinach | $4.00 | |
| "Cheese" Sauce | $2.00 |
Dessert
| Warm Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie | $5.00 | Served a la mode |
| Homemade Chocolate Brownie | $5.00 | Served a la mode |
| Seasonal Bread Pudding | $5.00 | Ask your server for today's selection |
| Chocolate Mousse | $8.00 | with spicy caramel drizzle |
Specialty Drinks
| Milt's Martini | $12.00 | Served straight up with gin or vodka this is for the purest at heart. Shaken with dry vermouth, served with either an olive or lemon twist |
| Classic Manhattan | $10.00 | This is truly a timeless cocktail! Featuring Koval Rye and sweet vermouth, slightly sweet and served straight up with a maraschino cherry |
| Koval Old Fashioned | $10.00 | Featuring Koval Four Grain Bourbon and blood orange bitters, this classic cocktail is muddled with sugar and orange then served on the rocks |
| The Sidecar | $10.00 | This delicious cocktail features brandy, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice. We top it off with a sugar rim to complete this sweet and sour classic |
| Gin Gimlet | $10.00 | A refreshing gin cocktail served with fresh muddled lime, a splash of lime juice and Hendricks gin on the rocks |
| The Perfect Storm | $10.00 | Featuring Koval Organic Ginger Liqueur and dark rum, this is a refreshing and bright drink |
| Twisted Whiskey Sour | $10.00 | A twist on the traditional, featuring Koval's Single Barrel Bourbon and Angostura Bitters: this drink is the perfect balance between sweet and sour |
| Square One Bloody Mary | $10.00 | The ultimate Bloody Mary features your choice of Square One Cucumber or Basil Vodka to balance out our spicy mix. Garnished with our homemade beef bacon skewer |
| North Avenue | $12.00 | Milt's version of the Long Island Iced Tea, featuring citrus vodka and Koval Orange Blossom Liqueur |
| Pomegranate Mojito | $10.00 | Using fresh mint and muddled limes, as well as sweet Pomegranate juice, this refreshing cocktail is a real Milt's specialty! |
| The Dude | $10.00 | Picture this, Walder's Vanilla Vodka, Koval coffee liqueur and dark rum. This drink is dairy free and oh so delicious! |
Beer
| Bud Light (Draught) | $4.00 | |
| Green Line (Draught) | $5.00 | |
| Goose Island 312 (Draught) | $5.00 | |
| Budweiser | $4.00 | |
| Michelob Ultra | $4.00 | |
| Seasonal Bottles | $6.00 | |
| Brooklyn Lager | $6.00 | |
| Blue Moon | $6.00 | |
| Redbridge | $4.00 | |
| Sam Adams Boston Lager | $6.00 | |
| Smith and Forge Hard Cider | $7.00 | |
| New Belgium Fat Tire | $6.00 | |
| Hop Nosh | $6.00 | |
| Guinness | $7.00 | |
| Amstel Light | $6.00 | |
| Heineken | $6.00 | |
| Goose Island Matilda | $7.00 | |
| Newcastle Brown Ale | $6.00 |
Wine - Red
| Weinstock Cellar Select Napa Cab Sau, California |
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| Weinstock Cellar Select Petite Sirah 2010, California |
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| Lanzur Pinot Noir 09, Chile |
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| Lanzur Shiraz 09, Chile |
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| Barons Edmond & Ben De Rothchild 08, France |
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| Ben Ami Cabernet Sauvignon, Israel |
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| Ben Ami Merlot, Israel |
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| Borgo Reale Chianti, Italy |
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| Borgo Reale Montepulicano D'aburzzo, Italy |
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| Borgo Reale Sangiovese Di Puglia, Italy |
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| Bodegas Tobia Rioja Temp Garn, Spain |
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Wine - White
| Ben Ami Chardonnay, Israel |
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| Carmel Moscato, Israel |
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| Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc, California |
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| Weinstock Cellar Select Sonoma Chardonnay, California |
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| Lanzur Sauvignon Blanc, Chile |
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| Borgo Reale Pinot Grigio, Italy |
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| Hagafen Lake County White Reisling, California |
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| Kedem Champagne |
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Scotch
| Dewars | $8.00 | |
| Chivas Regal 12yr | $9.00 | |
| Chivas Regal 18yr | $15.00 | |
| Glenlivet 12yr | $12.00 | |
| Glenlivet 15yr French Oak | $14.00 | |
| Glenlivet 18yr | $17.00 | |
| Glenmorangie 10yr | $10.00 | |
| Laphroig 10yr | $10.00 | |
| Balvenie 15yr Single Barrel | $14.00 | |
| Dalwhinnie 15yr | $12.00 | |
| Glenfiddich 12 Yr | $12.00 | |
| Oban 14yr | $15.00 | |
| Glenfiddich 21 Yr | $20.00 | |
| Glenfarclas 10yr | $10.00 | |
| Highland Park 12 Yr | $12.00 | |
| Highland Park 18 Yr | $26.00 | |
| Talisker 10yr | $15.00 | |
| Johnny Walker Blue | $40.00 |
Starters
| Fried Okra | $5.00 | |||||
| Chicken Wings (8) | $10.00 | Smoked, buffalo, or BBQ | ||||
| Chicken Tenders With Fries |
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| Beef Bacon (4) | $6.00 | |||||
| Bbq Slider Sampler | $12.00 | Pulled Chicken Slider, Brisket Slider, Hamburger Slider | ||||
| Vegetarian Chili Nachos | $9.00 | |||||
| Chili Fries | $12.00 | |||||
| Vegetarian Chili Fries | $9.00 |
Soup/chili
| Smoked Chicken And Vegetable Soup | $4.00 | |
| Smoked Brisket Chili | $6.00 | House-smoked brisket chili slowly cooked with our own special blend of spices |
| Vegetarian Chili | $4.00 | Spectacular vegetarian chili made without any fillers or fake-meat substitutions. Even meat-lovers will enjoy! |
Salad
| Grilled Romaine Salad | $8.00 | freshly grilled romaine with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes and house croutons, tossed with a smoked-tomato vinaigrette |
| Arugula, Apple And Radish Salad | $8.00 | Baby arugula lightly tossed with chopped gala apples, radish, and house croutons, tossed lightly in cider vinaigrette |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | $12.00 | Crispy romaine topped with fried chicken tenders, diced celery and carrot, house croutons, and drizzled with ranch dressing |
House Specialties
| Braised Short Ribs | $39.00 | |||||
| Smoked BBQ Spare Ribs |
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| Grilled BBQ Salmon | ||||||
| Half BBQ Chicken | $16.00 | |||||
| BBQ Combo | $46.00 | 1/2 BBQ Chicken & 1/2 Slab of Ribs (includes 2 sides and coleslaw) |
Off The Grill
| Romanian Char-dog |
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| Milt Dog | $12.00 | Romanian Char-Dog brisket chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and pickled jalapenos | ||||
| Char-burger | $10.00 | |||||
| Milt Burger | $15.00 | Char-Burger with chopped brisket, chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and bbq aioli |
Sandwiches
| Smoked Brisket Sandwich |
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| Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwich | $11.00 | |||||
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | $12.00 | Chicken breast tenders. Grilled and non-breaded chicken available upon request. Buffalo or BBQ | ||||
| Blt Sandwich | $9.00 | |||||
| Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich | $12.00 | |||||
| House-made Veggie Burger | $9.00 | |||||
| Smoked Seitan Sandwich | $10.00 |
Kids
| Mini Hamburgers (3) | $7.00 | |
| Hot Dog | $6.00 | |
| Chicken Tenders (3) | $6.00 | |
| Franks N' Beans | $7.00 | |
| Chicken Wings (4) | $6.00 | Smoked, Buffalo, or BBQ |
Sides
| Coleslaw (Creamy or Vinegar) | $2.00 | |
| French Fries | $4.00 | Hand-cut or sweet potato |
| Roasted Green Beans | $4.00 | |
| Smashed Potatoes | $4.00 | |
| Loaded Smashed Potatoes | $7.00 | |
| Corn On The Cob | $4.00 | |
| Small Garden Salad | $5.00 | |
| Brisket Baked Beans | $5.00 | |
| Corn Bread | $3.00 | |
| Beef "Bacon" (2 slices) | $4.00 | |
| Fried Okra | $4.00 | |
| Seasonal Vegetables | $4.00 | |
| Homemade Potato Salad | $4.00 |
Dessert
| Warm Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie | $5.00 | Served a la mode | ||||
| Homemade Chocolate Brownie | $5.00 | Served a la mode | ||||
| Season Fruit Cobbler | Ask your server for today's selection |
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| Chocolate Mousse | $8.00 | With spicy caramel drizzle |
Milt's Shabbat Dinner Packages
Package 1
| Choice of soup / salad | ||
| Smoked chicken platter (1/4 chicken per person) | ||
| Choice of two sides | ||
| Choice of dessert |
Package 2
| Choice of soup / salad | ||
| Smoked chicken platter (1/4 chicken per person) | ||
| Brisket platter | ||
| Choice of two sides | ||
| Choice of dessert |
Package 3
| Choice of soup / salad | ||
| Smoked chicken platter (1/4 chicken per person) | ||
| Spare ribs platter | ||
| Choice of two sides | ||
| Choice of dessert |
Choose your menu
Select Soup or Salad
| Soup | ||
| Salad |
Side #1
| Herbed roasted potato wedges | ||
| Herbed roasted sweet potato wedges | ||
| Roasted green beans | ||
| Roasted root vegetables | ||
| Grilled corn on the cob | ||
| Cornbread | ||
| Coleslaw (creamy) | ||
| Coleslaw (vinegar) | ||
| Potato salad with beef bacon | add $2 / per person | |
| Baked brisket beans | add $2 / per person |
Side #2
| Herbed roasted potato wedges | ||
| Herbed roasted sweet potato wedges | ||
| Roasted green beans | ||
| Roasted root vegetables | ||
| Grilled corn on the cob | ||
| Cornbread | ||
| Coleslaw (creamy) | ||
| Coleslaw (vinegar) | ||
| Potato salad with beef bacon | add $2 / per person | |
| Baked brisket beans | add $2 / per person |
Dessert
| Milt's chocolate chip cookies | ||
| Brownies | ||
| Seasonal bread pudding | add $3 / per person | |
| Chocolate mousse | add $4 |
Package I
| Smoked Brisket (3 oz) | ||
| Pulled Chicken (3 oz) | ||
| Choice of two sides |
Package II
| Half BBQ Chicken | ||
| Smoked Brisket (3 oz) | ||
| Choice of two sides |
Package III
| Half BBQ Chicken | ||
| Smoked Spare Ribs (Two) | ||
| Choice of two sides |
Ala Carte Options
| Coleslaw (Creamy or Vinegar) | ||
| Oven Roasted Potatoes | ||
| Roasted Green Beans | ||
| Grilled corn on the cob | ||
| Cornbread | ||
| Homemade Potato Salad with Beef Bacon | ||
| Baked brisket beans |
Starters
| Smoked wings |
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| Buffalo wings |
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| Crudite platter |
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Main Dishes
| BBQ Chicken | $7.00 | price per piece - quarters on the bone - cut into eighths upon request |
| 1 LB Smoked Pulled Chicken | $17.00 | |
| 1 LB Smoked Brisket | $24.00 | |
| 1LB Smoked Seitan | $17.00 | |
| Spare Ribs (Smoked) | per slab | |
| Short Ribs (Braised) | pending availability | |
| Brisket Chili | $20.00 | |
| Vegetarian Chili | $15.00 |
Sauces
| Kansas City Sauce | ||
| Carolina Sauce | ||
| House Sauce |
Sandwich Platters
| Smoked Pulled Chicken | $13.00 | |
| Smoked Chicken Breast | $13.00 | |
| Smoked Brisket | $16.00 | |
| Smoked Seitan | $11.00 |
Side Dishes
| Roasted Red Potatoes |
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| Roasted green beans |
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| Sautéed Squash / Zucchini |
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| Potato salad | with beef "bacon" |
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| Brisket baked beans |
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| Grilled corn on the cob | $2.50 | |||||||
| Vinegar cole slaw |
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| Creamy cole slaw |
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| Corn Bread | $2.50 |
Salads
| Mixed vegetable salad |
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| Romaine salad | with sun-dried tomatoes and house croutons |
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| Caesar salad |
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| Quinoa salad | $9.00 | Chef's selection |
Desserts
| Chocolate chip cookies |
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| Chocolate chip cookies |
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| Brownies | $1.50 |
Miscellaneous
| Large sandwich rolls | $12.00 | |
| Slider rolls | $12.00 | |
| Utensils and napkins | $0.50 | |
| Plates | $0.50 | |
| Serving Utensils | $5.00 | flat fee - we will calculate how many sets required |
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