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Carson's

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Street Address 612 N Wells
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone312-280-9200
Website URL www.ribs.com/

Dig into slabs of hickory-smoked baby backs coated in a sweet ’cue sauce and au gratin potatoes so rich they should have a "Danger" sign on them. (In Deerfield, 847-374-8500)

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Rating: • classic

Price: $20-$29

Cuisine: American, barbecue

Neighborhood: River North

Noteworthy:
3 or more vegetarian items
child friendly
outdoor dining
wheelchair accessible
will seat past 10:30 p.m.

Dishes We Liked: BBQ baby back ribs ($22.50), (sides included) cole slaw, au gratin potatoes

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Au gratins so dense with brûléed Cheddar they should sport a ‘Danger’ sign.



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Hours: L & D daily.

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