Chicago’s Best BBQ: Russell's Barbeque

Marley’s making baby back ribs in Elmwood Park at Russell's; where they've been serving up BBQ since 1930!

[@Heskey4lyfe]

I learn about Chicago food history through this show

[@Edomisred]

Why you don't know about red summer then? It was a race war in the early 1900s... they were openly killing black people across the United States...especially in Chicago!

[@adamani08]

There is nothing to learn in this video. And this place ain't Chicago.

[@googelle7555]

Please dont judge our city by this vid! Chicago has WAY better to offer than this ... place.

[@eddiemk7418]

Not even in Chicago 🤣

[@grossguy9570]

This reminds me of how every buzzfeed "chef" cooks the "best ribs you'll ever eat".

[@user-sm2ql7nq4l]

One of the top ten commandments of BBQ is Thou Shall Not Boil Ribs.

[@bigmag13]

That method made their food look very un appetizing. wouldn't eat there for a cost of a dollar

[@chicagobbqgrills7847]

eastern European version

[@alohazona4797]

When I was a kid growing up in Des Plaines,I ate the bbq beef sandwich and Cole slaw with that funky wooden spork.

[@dav1099]

oh how i love when Marley is walking at the camera in the start of this video!

[@JoeG322]

she has spitacular taataas too.

[@Fuhgawz102]

Thats a lot of beautiful woman

[@theopinion9452]

Those ovens have been there since the place opened its doors.

[@muffa9125]

great working condition , still able to guess at 350°

[@theresataylor1565]

When I worked there in '86, I was told it was a secret sauce. Even when I asked if it was cinnamon, I was told that it was a family secret not to get out. I WAS RIGHT!!!!

[@peterconklin]

I was just there last night for the first time in over 30 years as I don't live nearby. But I won't stay away that long again. Service was outstanding as were the ribs!!!👍

[@fred290e]

I love a Russell Burger with Russell Sauce (the bomb), but there BBQ is like eating rubber.

[@ellisjames7192]

Did they braise those ribs? You do not braise ribs and then put them on the grill? That is NOT bbq. The ribs are basically being parboiled.

[@whyruscared3993]

His Birmingham-based attorney Joshua Nucian declined to comment.

[@chefdh]

@Sabian Vorachev see... U care goofy

[@whyruscared3993]

@Sabian Vorachev Y’all childish for making Queso with American cheese I’m disappointed 😩😂 

[@galihfajarofficial5896]

I wanna be at chicago after seeing this channel for 2 years :') my poor energy rebel!!

[@jasonallen3678]

Don't knock Russell's until you try it.Great food

[@shundashundalah]

If I was Marley’s cameraman I’d be falling all over the place as well

[@lifewithgthemac161]

That’s baked ribs with sauce on it smh

[@VeegovonDOOM]

Ben has 0.00% personality. 🤣

[@Chevy11]

I had their ribs a while back. Maybe it was a bad day but the ribs were tough. Weren’t fall off the bone.

[@charlieramz3126]

Been there twice and just dont like it, sorry.

[@georgeochoa3089]

Awww...I miss eating in Chicago.

[@djsugarc1075]

russells is the joiiint

[@HVNTERTN]

This is to BBQ like what your local Super Golden Jumbo Dragon King Buffet is to Chinese food.

[@paulakpacente]

Loved this place!

[@theresataylor1565]

Hey, Paula.. ... EPHS Class of '85!

[@paulakpacente]

@@theresataylor1565 - University of Illinois 1976.

[@theresataylor1565]

Different Paula...... oh well 🤷‍♀️

[@hy8399]

looks like perfect munchies food to me

[@jeffreytaylor3031]

Oh to be the emblem on her shirt!

[@tavaraeshudson9230]

Been there...worst....ribs.....ever!..every time i dive past now i shake my head! Im not gunna even talk about the taste🤐🤐

[@jr2164]

Ya...so basic 🤔

[@funtourhawk]

Everything they showed looked nasty, I mean those ribs before they put the sauce on looked like it was sitting out in the rain for 3 days and attacked by a stray cat.

[@Jnaga199]

That aint bbq

[@WillG007]

Braising ribs and finishing off chicken in a deep fryer is NOT BBQ....but I'll still give this place a try sometime lol

[@drunkandcory3028]

If I'm going to travel over a hundred miles for this I wish they would show the price as well on the board otherwise why even come to Chicago why not just eat a town away from mine where we have the best food

[@miciboo9993]

So I watched about 10 BBQ videos. And all of them are the best allegedly because of cinnamon and paprika.

[@drjekelmrhyde]

I live close to it and never been there.

[@tastymouse]

How can this be BBQ with no hardwood smoking? Just sayin' from Texas. Home of the best real BBQ.

[@gregmajewski3406]

Chicago knows how to barbecue. This.....isn't it.

[@josipdosen1564]

Does his kitchen really have a permit?

[@greggsannes493]

They are about to open up a second location in Countryside I can't wait

[@marcussavina2726]

Wow, a classic

[@havocspree]

Ben? No! That’s Gus Fring!!

[@evelynmist]

Avi Naidu glad someone mentioned him ;)

[@troygreen9321]

I don't think so Russell

[@untcutomz4040]

I thought the ribs were smoked all these years what a disappointment .... wonder how the brisket is made

[@randywaterbury9893]

Not BBQ just grilled.

[@bump9812]

where is elliott??? nexttttt

[@RichieC75]

Ben: 0:27 *i am uncomfortable*

[@untcutomz4040]

MrWolf Ben the robot

[@sigmoundthomas3082]

man my oven bbq is not bbq

[@chrishoover376]

Marley kayden soooo hot.

[@lildruggy8063]

I love this place

[@gordonjamesedward1639]

😎😎😎

[@chefdh]

Sooo...where's the BBQ? Smh. Barbecue sauce does not make it BBQ this is basically baked ribs that are charred over a fire

[@chefdh]

@Sabian Vorachev people who like actual bbq care numb nuts! And apparently you which is why u commented lol 😹🤣😂

[@johnc3601]

Russell's food is great except I don't care for fall-off-the-bone Ribs. I like a little fight since I still have all my teeth.

[@herepuffpuff9007]

Anyone else find the owner slighly creepy?

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Cinnawhat?

[@goodputin4324]

Specky should lighten up. Jesus

[@randystone6781]

The food looks unremarkable, but Marley is a stunning, take control woman. I'm in love...

[@jvillegreen8676]

They call that bbq?

[@superj767]

Yeeeaahh... usually when you say BBQ, there is wood, fire, charcoal... this is just cooking ribs in the oven...

[@tommypayton7872]

Shoulda gotten the pulled pork

[@debrabelz]

I loved this in the 60's. But it sure looks filthy.

[@MAMBANATION24]

Warning no lie when you see her don’t go I went to 3 places that featured her either the soul food was bland or terrible I swear I’m not lying

[@Mfaiz1994]

They never fail at hiring the worth hosts and they’ll basically call any place Chicago’s best

[@spoon072000]

I've eaten here a few times. Tasty, but is it real BBQ? Not even close.

[@devinbrown4454]

spoon072000 how is the sauce?

[@aviksanyal3312]

I say, That’s a huge pair

[@aperturix]

Wow, this kitchen is the most rundown place I've seen in a restaurant. Looks like 90 years were more than enough.

[@bepop21]

thicc

[@t.g.5797]

Hi host super hott gal!!! 💘

[@johnnada5754]

"Lets join me"

[@devinbrown4454]

John Nada I peeped that too

[@johnramoska3417]

RIBS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH WATER!

[@Brutallyownedxx]

Bruh they don't clean their restuarnt

[@RyanCoomer]

dont you be mean to this man dont you do iiiiit

[@Brutallyownedxx]

@@RyanCoomer lol what

[@Spoiesbeware07]

It's called patina

[@katahjblackmon3873]

It's amazing to me how nasty so called barbecue joints can stay in business for soooo long... It ain't even BBQ

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

No smoke, no BBQ... I rather go to Mariano's to buy ribs than eating that.

[@seerattan]

i like this host better fire the other´s.

[@Classicrocker6119]

I'd love to be a host on this show!..... too bad I have a face for radio! Russell's is awesome!

[@daddytrillbedf2068]

I'm from Texas and this right here not no BBQ. The chicken got deep fried 🤦🏾‍♂️..he grilling

[@RajesH-xo9ws]

Spannies make best...

[@johnc3601]

I was at Russell's on 8/3/2019 and the sauce has definitely changed. It used to be the best anywhere but now they add wayyyy to much sugar in it. The beef however is still consistent (great). Bottom line.... The beef is the bomb - the sauce is like eating a sugary ice cream topping.

[@khunopie9159]

What happened to the skinny British punk rock guy?

[@Achoti7]

He's still around, watch the video after this one. 🙂

[@VeegovonDOOM]

What happened to the tall black chick? I miss her.

[@untcutomz4040]

His visa expired they sent him back to Berkshire lorry

[@jernigan007]

you need new tires

[@sandra-jones]

Boiled steamed ribs is a no

[@jamesaffleck5533]

She's a big bone beauty

[@polophil1062]

Doesn’t look like any BBQ I’m use to!!

[@lordblanco]

Sorry, but Russel’s is not bbq.

[@smokingslimsbbq8628]

Put in oven first is not bbq

[@chicagobbqgrills7847]

Chicago has the best barbecue in the Midwest!

[@nicknikolakopoulos3487]

Wow the guy said cinnamon! All bbq sauces have cinnamon!What a fool bigggggggggg secret!

[@nicknikolakopoulos3487]

Plastic fork and knife! Reminds me of the cafeteria at the hospital that I am an M D

[@ajc7175]

lol

[@davidmontville4885]

BBQ to Chicago is like pizza is to Iceland ... totally bland.

[@jason41482]

This isn't barbeque 😂😂😂😂

[@ceoraul8561]

She is so awkward..

[@javardmiller6777]

This not barbque! More like oven cue!!

[@34cvc]

Didn't seem that special tbh

[@southernjoy9154]

This looks nasty AF!!!

[@db5038]

It is nasty AF !!!!!!!!

[@hoopeg]

Thats definitely not BBQ. I cant believe this it is a abomination what they are doing to these ribs and chicken. If you want i will teach you the basics on grilling and smoking meats.

[@realityhappens4893]

Not a clean kitchen

[@donlosu9371]

Was there a few times. Nothing special

[@devinbrown4454]

Hard pass 👎🏾

[@CookingwithVROY1790]

This looks nasty asf

[@windella]

what makes that bbq? It's NOT! Baked ribs, fried & baked chicken drenched in cinnamon bbq sauce? Sounds disgusting!

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Looks like meh

[@21MRBULL]

This is by far the worst bbq spot in illinois, how they stood in buisness for so long is beyond me. Their ribs taste like they were dragged through the forest and used as bait for fishing before they are served. Their bbq sauce taste like a combination of used mouth wash and rat poison. The best thing on their menu has to be the plastic bread roll they give you to wash down the taste of sellomenella from the ribs that were just picked off a clothesline in the parking lot. Food works great if you want to feed a pet rat but besides that it's useless.

[@lordblanco]

Jeez. Douse your food in bbq sauce to hide the lack of flavor in the meat. Please people, stop entertaining this place.

[@mploco183]

U can just tell it's bad

[@J420_]

This not it