Mel’s Craft BBQ

12/12/2023

A Park Ridge restaurant praised for having some of the best barbecue in the state has closed permanently, with its owner saying inflation and the financial challenges involved in running a restaurant proved difficult. Mel Thillens, owner of Mel’s Craft BBQ on Main Street in Uptown Park Ridge, told...

12/07/2023

We are tremendously sad to say that Mel’s Craft BBQ is closed. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t make it work. We thank all our customers, regulars, old friends and new for the support over the last nineteen months.

Park Ridge has always been important to me. I will continue to enjoy being part of the community one way or another.

Mel

12/06/2023

Wednesdays are Celebrity Bartender Nights here @ Mel's Craft BBQ. This Week we Have Alex Hanba & Lauren Rapisand behind the bar starting at 6pm! All of Alex & Lauren's CASH TIPS will be donated to "Friends of the Library." Come support a good cause & your local watering hole! :) -night

12/05/2023

It's Ugly Sweater Season!!! EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY! Saturday, December 9th, Richie Shep will be playing live here at Mel's Craft BBQ. Be sure to wear your UGLIEST SWEATER! There will be PRIZES for the ugliest! 7pm... Be There or Be Square! Jingle all the way!

12/04/2023

Monday Special: the loaded potato. Smoke roasted potato, loaded up with cheese, sour cream, sauce and your choice of brisket or pork. Come get yours!

12/02/2023

The Cheer Mule is our signature cocktail this month. Spiced apple and Cheerwine syrup, vodka and ginger beer. So festive! Come get yours!

11/30/2023

Thursday is Pork Belly day! Slow smoked and sauced with Gochujang BBQ sauce. Get it by the pound or this week only, in a bahn mi!

11/28/2023

Plan your holiday parties now! We have extra fancy catering items for Christmas Eve and Day. We can do apps and meals for office and home Christmas parties too!

Email [email protected] or call 224-985-3458 to put in your order.

At Mel’s Craft BBQ we take this seriously. We burn real wood. We take no shortcuts.