What are the opening hours?

Monday 10:30am - 10pm Tuesday 10:30am - 10pm Wednesday 10:30am - 10pm Thursday 10:30am - 10pm Friday 10:30am - 11pm Saturday 10:30am - 11pm Sunday 10:30am - 10pm

Russell's BBQ

Name: Russell's BBQ
Address: 1621 N Thatcher Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL, 60707, US
Telephone: (708) 453-7065
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.3

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A Family Tradition Since 1930. Russell’s Barbecue has been a family favorite since its opening in 1930. Taking a bite is truly like taking a step back in time.

Located in the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park, Russell’s has a nostalgic charm and rich history that have united generations of families for over 90 years. Our classic barbecue roast beef, roast pork, and ham sandwiches and unique coleslaw are made with the same ingredients and in the same way as they were in 1930. In 2010, we started serving authentic pit smoked barbecue which includes smoked bri

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! We will be open until 10 tonight!

10/17/2024

Let us cater your next event! Call us at 708-453-7065 to place a catering order!

10/17/2024

😀Throwback Thursday 😀

🎶What song are ya playing?🎶 And where are you at?

Photos from Village of Elmwood Park's post

07/22/2024

07/04/2024

We will be open until 8 tonight!

Russell’s BBQ will be open until 8 tonight!

07/04/2024

06/27/2024

Tonight at 5:00!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! We will be open until 10 tonight!

Happy Father's Day!

05/27/2024

Russell’s will be open until 10 tonight!

05/23/2024

I have always been a big fan of Russell's since I can remember. Great food and atmosphere, I usually get the beef sandwich, but all the food is great. Open since 1930 and during yesterday's snowstorm. 1.12.24

Russell’s secret is in the sauce and in your memories - Wednesday Journal

05/21/2024

https://www.oakpark.com/2023/11/06/russells-secret-is-in-the-sauce-and-in-your-memories/

Russell’s secret is in the sauce and in your memories - Wednesday Journal Nostalgia will always be on the menu at Russell’s BBQ. They say you eat with your eyes and there is something more to that beyond the mouth-watering food at Russell’s. Walking into the time-honored location at Thatcher and North Avenue in Elmwood Park diners get not only a whiff of the meal to c...

05/16/2024

$3 off any rib orders today! Full slabs, half slabs, rib and shrimp combo, or rib and chicken combo.

EAT UP! -- Today is National Barbecue Day 🥩

05/16/2024

We are now taking online orders! Click here to place a pickup or delivery order: https://russellsbarbecue.onlineordersnow.com/

05/16/2024

Today Only:

Come in tonight and get $3 off any ribs order, including the 1/2 slab of ribs, full slab of ribs, or 1/2 chicken and 1/2 slab of ribs combo dinner!

Full Slab Rib Dinner

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/10/2024

Smoked brisket with coleslaw and fries.

05/10/2024

Memories are the real relish at Russell’s BBQ - Wednesday Journal

05/02/2024

https://www.oakpark.com/2024/04/10/memories-are-the-real-relish-at-russells-bbq/

Memories are the real relish at Russell’s BBQ - Wednesday Journal As the saying goes: there is baseball, apple pie and mom. But around here, there is also Russell’s Barbecue. If you’ve been a resident for more than a couple of years, it seems that at least one of your heartstrings is tied to this mainstay of meat, this facilitator of family, this purveyor of t...