Carson's

612 N Wells St, Chicago IL 60610 ribs.com (312) 280-9200

Cuisines and Dishes at Carson's:

American

Menu for Carson's

Starters

Our Famous Corn Bread $2.95
homemade and fresh from the oven.
Shrimp Dejonghe $11.95
sauteed jumbo shrimp, garlic, whipped bread crumbs.
BBQ Shrimp $11.95
chargrilled, served with grilled vegetables.
Mediterranean Shrimp $11.95
chargrilled, served with grilled vegetables.
Sesame Seared Tuna $10.95
served rare, soy-ginger sauce, wasabi mayonnaise.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $12.95
lump crab meat, mustard sauce.
Steak Skewers $8.95
peppercorn, carmelized onions, horseradish sauce.
BBQ Beef Or Pulled Pork Minis $8.75
brisket or pulled pork, smoked overnight. 24 hours.

Carry Out - Starters

Jumbo Lump Crab Cak $12.95
lump crab meat, mustard sauce.
Shrimp Dejonghe $11.95
sauteed shrimp, garlic, bread crumb topping.
Mediterranean Shrimp $11.95
char-grilled, olive oil, lemon, herbs, cracked pepper.
BBQ Shrimp $11.95
char-grilled with our signature sauce.
Sesame Seared Tuna $10.95
served rare, soy ginger sauce, wasabi.
BBQ Beef Or Pulled Pork Minis $8.75
brisket or pulled pork, smoked overnight. 24 hours.
Steak Skewers $8.95
peppercorn, caramelized onions, horseradish sauce.

Salads

Our Legendary Caesar $6.95
romaine, reggiano parmesan, homemade croutons.
Garden $4.95
cucumber, tomato, red onion, homemade croutons.
Roasted Beet And Walnut $5.95
mixed greens, roasted beets, caramelized walnuts, creamy garlic dressing.
Roquefort Wedge $6.95
red onion, tomato, bacon, heavenly roquefort dressing.
Garbage $6.95 - $11.95
chopped cucumber, tomato, scallions, artichoke, egg, hearts of palm, bacon.
Traditional Greek $6.95 - $11.95
cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, creamy feta dressing.
Chicken Cobb $12.95
chopped breast, cucumber, tomato, red onion, egg, bleu cheese, bacon.
Blackened Salmon Caesar $13.95
chargrilled fresh salmon, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Peppercorn Filet Caesar $14.95
sauteed filet mignon medallions, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Chicken Caesar $12.95
chargrilled or blackened breast, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Sesame Seared Tuna $13.95
served rare, balsamic vinaigrette.
Sliced Steak Salad $14.95
sliced n.y. strip steak, red onion, roquefort dressing.

Carry Out - Salad Substitutions

House $4.95
cucumber, tomato, red onion, homemade croutons.
Our Legendary Caesar $6.95
romaine, reggiano parmesan, homemade croutons.
Roasted Beet & Walnut $6.95
mixed greens, roasted beets, caramelized walnuts, creamy garlic dressing.
Roquefort Wedge $6.95
tomato, red onion, bacon, heavenly roquefort dressing.

Great Sandwiches

BBQ Beef Or Pulled Pork $10.95
brisket or pulled pork, smoked overnight.
Steak Caesar Wrap $13.95
peppercorn filet mignon medallions, chopped lettuce, caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Wrap $11.95
chargrilled or blackened breast, chopped lettuce, caesar dressing.
Fresh Salmon $13.95
fresh filet served barbecued, blackened, soy-ginger glazed or caramelized.
U.S.D.A. Prime Burger 10 Oz $10.95

Carry Out - Entree Salads

Garbage $9.95
chopped cucumber, tomato, scallions, artichoke, egg, hearts of palm, bacon.
Chicken Cobb $12.95
chopped breast, cucumber, tomato, red onion, egg, bleu cheese, bacon.
Blackened Salmon Caesar $13.95
char-grilled fresh salmon, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Peppercorn Filet Caesar $13.95
sauteed filet mignon, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Traditional Greek $9.95
cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, creamy feta dressing.
Sesame Seared Tuna $13.95
rare, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken Caesar $12.95
char-grilled or blackened breast, reggiano parmesan, croutons.
Sliced Steak Salad $13.95
sliced n.y. strip steak, red onion, roquefort dressing.

Americas 1 Barbecue

BBQ Baby Back Ribs $16.95 - $23.95
half slab, whole slab.
BBQ Pork Chops $16.95 - $26.95
bone-in, recommended medium.
Half BBQ Chicken $15.95
all natural, bone-in.
BBQ Baby Backs & BBQ Chicken $23.95
half slab and half chicken.
BBQ Baby Backs & BBQ Chop $24.95
half slab and one pork chop.
BBQ Baby Backs & BBQ Shrimp $25.95
half slab and chargrilled bbq shrimp.
BBQ Sampler $26.95
half slab, one pork chop, quarter chicken.

Carry Out - Great Sandwiches

24Hour BBQ Beef $10.95
brisket slowly cooked for 24 hours.
24Hour Pulled Pork $10.95
smoked whole on the bone overnight.
Steak Caesar Wrap $12.95
sauteed peppercorn filet, chopped lettuce, caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Wrap $11.95
char-grilled breast, chopped lettuce, caesar dressing.
Fresh Salmon $13.95
bbq or blackened.
Peppercorn Filet Wrap $12.95
sauteed filet mignon, chopped lettuce, red onion, tomato, sun dried tomato mayo.
Chargrilled Chicken Breast $10.95
bbq, blackened, smothered, charcrusted or brie.
Burger-Graded U.S.D.A. Prime $10.95
choice of cheese. craft your own with tangy caramelized onions, grilled onions, sauteed crimini mushrooms, sauteed spinach, bacon, roquefort for $1.00 each.

Prime Steaks & Chops

16 Oz. Black Angus N.Y. Strip $29.95
16 Oz. Prime N.Y. Strip $36.95
Center Cut Filet Mignon $25.95 - $34.95
Ribeye Delmonico $36.95
chargrilled bone - in.
Prime Rib $29.95
large cut, slow roasted, served until we run out.
Charred Chops $16.95 - $26.95
bone-in pork chop, recommended medium.
Steak & Cake $36.95
8oz. filet and jumbo lump crab cake.

Carry Out - America's 1 Barbecue

BBQ Baby Back Ribs $16.95 - $23.95
(half slab, whole slab).
BBQ Pork Chops $16.95 - $26.95
bone-in, recommended medium.
Half BBQ Chicken $14.95
moist & tender.
BBQ Rib Tips $15.95
chopped spare rib ends.
BBQ Marriage $23.95
half slab and half chicken.
BBQ Combo $24.95
half slab and pork chop.
BBQ Sampler $26.95
half slab, pork chop, quarter chicken.
BBQ Baby Backs & BBQ Shrimp $25.95
half slab and grilled shrimp.

Other Special Things

Half Mediterranean Chicken $15.95
all natural, virgin olive oil, lemon, herbs, cracked pepper.
BBQ Shrimp $22.95
chargrilled with grilled vegetables.
Fresh Salmon $21.95
fresh filet served barbecued, blackened, soy -ginger glazed, or caramelized.
Mediterranean Shrimp $22.95
chargrilled, olive oil, lemon, herbs, cracked pepper, served with grilled vegetables.
Shrimp Dejonghe $21.95
sauteed jumbo shrimp, garlic, whipped bread crumbs.

Carry Out - Great Steaks, Chops Etc.

16 Oz. Black Angus N.Y. Strip $29.95
a great steak at a great price.
16 Oz. USDA Prime N.Y. Strip $36.95
nothing better at any price.
Center- Cut Filet Mignon $25.95 - $34.95
tender, lean.

Potatoes & Vegetables

Famous Au Gratin Potatoes $3.95
Ultimate Double Baked Potato $3.95
Salt & Pepper Crusted Baked Potato $2.95
French Fries $2.95
Green Vegetable Of The Day $3.95

Carry Out - Great Steaks, Chops Etc.

Ribeye Delmonico $36.95
on the bone.
Charred Chops $16.95 - $26.95
bone - in, pork chops recommended medium.
Mediterranean Chops $16.95 - $26.95
bone-in, pork chops recommended medium.
Prime Rib $29.95
slow roasted, served until we run out.
Half Mediterranean Chicken $14.95
virgin olive oil, lemon, herbs, cracked black pepper.
Salmon $21.95
blackened, ginger glazed, mediterranean, caramelized or plain.
Shrimp $22.95
bbq or mediterranean.

Carry Out - BBQ Rib Tip Bucket

BBQ Rib Tip Bucket $22.50
chopped spare rib ends served with french fries and extra signature bbq sauce.

Carry Out - Homemade Sides & Desserts

Carson's Signature BBQ Sauce Pint $5.95
Award Winning Cole Slaw Pint $5.95
Terrific Salad Dressing Pint $6.95
made from 70 year old recipes.
Fabulous Chopped Liver pint $7.95
Potato Or Today's Vegetable $2.95
choice of.
Tiramisu $5.95 - $4.95
apple pie, cake of the day

Carry Out - Lunch Boxes

BBQ Baby Back Ribs $13.95
(half slab).
BBQ Pork Chop $13.95
bone-in, recommended medium.
BBQ Rib Tips $11.95
chopped spare rib ends.
BBQ Chicken $10.95
(half chicken).
Mediterranean Chicken $11.95
(half chicken).
Charred Pork Chop $13.95
bone-in, recommended medium.
BBQ Or Blackened Salmon $13.95

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Ratings and Reviews for Carson's

May 01 2012

Brian M. via Yelp

From the minute one enters Carson's restaurant, the unpretentious clean atmosphere sets the stage for anticipating a great meal. As expected, Carson's...read more
Apr 27 2012

CJ C. via Yelp

Love Carson's. I try to come here whenever I get to Chicago which is, regrettably, only every few years or so. The ribs are as good as I remembered and my...read more
Apr 21 2012

Tay S. via Yelp

This place is Amazing!!!! When they seated us our server Fabiola was one of the nicest server around....a real gem. What We Ordered FOR...read more
Mar 24 2008

jbvv via Citysearch

when in Chicago, I asked some locals where to get good ribs/steak. They suggested Carson's, and I couldn't be more grateful!!! We...read more
Apr 12 2007

dinneranyone via Citysearch

What used to be an istitution in Chicago for BBQ has with out a doubt taken 10 steps back. After a long week I was in the mood fo...read more
Feb 21 2006

angelmir0420 via Citysearch

i think who has written a review and didn't like the food, is crazy. Carson's has incredible ribs, bread, potatoes and coleslaw. A...read more

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The Scene
Weekend crowds at this old-school favorite haven't waned over the years, and the restaurant's conservative style remains unchanged. Wood-trimmed, forest-green walls and booths, low lighting, and no-nonsense service effectively focus your attention on what's important--the barbecue.

The Food
Carson's has remained true to its barbecue focus since the first Mayor Daley ate here more than two decades ago. Meaty baby back ribs, juicy chicken and jumbo pork chops make it a carnivore's dream. Brushed on generously, the thick, tomato-based sauce marries the sweetness of molasses with pleasant hints of tangy spice. Plenty more is brought warm to your table in a small jar. Dessert offerings include the gold brick sundae and another Chicago classic, Eli's cheesecake.

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