The Pit Rib House in Hickory Hills, Illinois, is a standout destination for anyone craving hearty wood-smoked barbecue served with the warmth and comfort of a true neighborhood gathering place. Known for its vast, memorabilia-filled setting and casual, cozy atmosphere, this restaurant brings together the best parts of great food and great hospitality.
Guests come for the rich flavors of barbecue and comfort food, and stay for an experience that feels relaxed, welcoming, and memorable from the moment they walk in.
Whether you’re planning a quick bite, a full dinner, or a meal with family and friends, The Pit Rib House delivers the kind of satisfying dining experience that keeps customers coming back.
What makes The Pit Rib House especially appealing is the combination of quality, variety, and convenience. The menu goes beyond barbecue to include beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, spirits, and local specialties, making it a versatile choice for lunch, dinner, dessert, catering, or solo dining.
Fast service is one of its many highlights, and the restaurant’s fireplace, great beer selection, and great cocktails add to the inviting feel. Guests can choose outdoor seating, dine in, take away, or use delivery options including no-contact delivery, while on-site services provide added flexibility.
Private dining room options and table service make it a strong choice for special gatherings, and reservations are accepted for added peace of mind when planning ahead.
Accessibility and ease of access are also thoughtfully supported, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet designed to make visits more comfortable for all guests. Payment is simple and convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Backed by a strong 4.30-star rating from 2,768 reviews, The Pit Rib House has earned a reputation for serving dependable, flavorful food in an atmosphere that feels both lively and approachable.
Located at 9430 S Roberts Rd in Hickory Hills, and reachable at +1 708-599-7576, it offers the kind of dependable barbecue experience that combines comfort, quality, and genuine value in one inviting stop.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Pit Rib House
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A tongue tantalizing balance of moisture and crunch, with tang of creaminess in every bite.
A pound of spicy chicken wings with blue cheese dressing. Just dip and eat!. Hot, Mild or BBQ
Real Wisconsin Cheddar cheese mounded high on half a jalapèno pepper, covered with a delicate potato breading and fried to a golden brown.
Breaded mozzarella fried to a golden brown, served with pizza sauce.
Delicious whole breaded onions deep fried to the crispiest, crunchiest taste.
Chicken stuffed tacos served with our garden fresh homemade pico de gallo.
Lightly breaded Shrimp served with our special cocktail sauce.
Homemade Soup of the Day
Homemade Soup of the Day
Five sticks of pork marinated in our special oregano spiced sauce. It's a traditional recipe. Please allow 15 minute cook time.
Freshly tossed salad with cherry tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, topped with our freshly sliced chicken.
Freshly tossed salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, greek olives, Feta cheese, topped with our special greek dressing.
Freshly tossed salad with cherry tomatoes, onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, hard boiled egg, topped with our freshly grilled chicken breast.
Fresh tossed salad with Broiled Chicken Kabobs, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, greek olives, Feta cheese & roasted red peppers.
Crispy chicken breast with smoked bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, Blue cheese crumbles, avocado, diced egg and corn.
Freshly tossed salad with cherry tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers.
Full Slab
Thick center cut, bone-in.
Generous portions of ribs, chicken and chopped pork or chopped beef brisket.
Topped with our famous BBQ Sauce.
Topped with our famous BBQ Sauce.
Three plump, homemade char-broiled pork sausages overflowing with grilled onions, green peppers brushed with a hint of lemon and oregano.
Six sticks of pork marinated in our special oregano spiced sauce. It's a traditional recipe!
Four pork souvlaki sticks marinated in our oregano marinade, plus two homemade char-broiled pork sausages brushed with lemon and oregano.
Barbequed to perfection, topped with our mouth watering BBQ sauce.
Wood-cooked like the old fashioned way, brushed with a hint of lemon & oregano.
Chicken strips fried to golden brown. Served with your choice of BBQ, ranch or honey mustard.
Topped with our special mouth watering BBQ sauce.
Topped with our special mouth watering BBQ sauce.
Three sticks of chicken marinated in our special sauce. Served with rice or 2 sides.
Lightly breaded shrimp served with our special cocktail sauce.
Lightly breaded and deep fried.
Half slab of Ribs and lightly breaded Jumbo Shrimp.
Three lightly breaded shrimp and two pieces of lightly breaded, deep-fried cod.
Char-broiled burger served with lettuce, tomato and a pickle.
Char-broiled spicy burger with creamy blue cheese dressing.
Char-broiled burger overflowing with grilled onions, green peppers, and cheese. Topped with our homemade garden fresh pico de gallo.
Char-broiled burger with American cheese and grilled onions on grilled rye bread.
Char-broiled burger with Feta cheese, grilled onions, and roasted red peppers.
6 oz. soybean burger with American Cheese & garnish.
Char-broiled burger with Swiss cheese, bacon, and two onion rings. Topped with our special BBQ sauce.
Topped with our famous BBQ sauce "Our #1 Seller"
Topped with our famous BBQ sauce
Layers of Swiss & American cheese, chopped beef brisket all set on our famous texas toast.
1/2 lb. charbroiled chicken breast topped with our special oregano spiced sauce.
1/2 lb. charbroiled chicken breast topped with our mouth watering BBQ sauce.
1/2 lb. charbroiled spicy chicken breast served with creamy blue cheese dressing.
1/2 lb. charbroiled chicken breast overflowing with grilled onions, green peppers, and cheese. Topped with our homemade garden fresh pico de gallo.
Layers of Swiss & American cheese, chopped pork set on our famous Texas toast.
Homemade, charbroiled pork sausage on french bread overflowing with grilled onions and grilled peppers, brushed with a hint of lemon and oregano.
Freshly cooked corn beef brisket, sliced to perfection, served on marble rye bread with Swiss cheese and a pickle.
Fresh cooked corn beef brisket, sliced to perfection, on marble rye bread with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickle and thousand island dressing.
Char-broiled chicken breast with Swiss Cheese, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, and chipotle sauce on grilled panini bread.
Served with fries
Served with fries
Served with fries
Served with fries
Rib tips 2 lbs. French Fries 1/2lb. Garlic Bread 4 Pieces Coleslaw 1/2lb. Feeds 3-5
BBQ Chicken 8 pcs. French Fries 1/2lb. Garlic Bread 4pcs. Coleslaw 1/2lb. Feeds 3-5
Rib Tips 3lbs. French Fries 12oz. Garlic Bread 6pcs. Coleslaw 1lb. Feeds 5-7
Rib Tips 4lbs. French Fries 1lb Garlic Bread 8pcs. Coleslaw 1lb. Feeds 6-8
Rib Tips 2lbs. BBQ Chicken 6pcs. French Fries 1lb. Garlic Bread 8pcs. Coleslaw 1lb. (Feeds 8-10)
2 Full Slabs French Fries 1/2 lb. Garlic Bread 4pcs. Coleslaw 1/2lb. Serves 3-5
3 Full Slabs French Fries 1lb. Garlic Bread 6pcs. Cole slaw 1.5 lbs. Serves 6 - 8 people
2 Full Slabs Rib Tips 2lbs. BBQ Chicken 8pcs. French Fries 1lb. Garlic Bread 8pcs. Coleslaw 2lbs. Serves 10-12
2 Full Slabs BBQ Chicken 6pcs. French Fries 1lb. Garlic Bread 8pcs. Coleslaw 1lb. Serves 6-8
Hear from our valued guests
Great place to eat their rib tips are so juicy and flavorful you get a whole plate with meat, toast, corn and potatoes, super delicious would recommend 10/10.
I found this establishment to be quite appealing, particularly due to the historical ambiance conveyed by its decor. The ribs were exceptionally tender and featured a well-balanced barbecue flavor with a subtle hint of smoke from the slow cooking process. I intend to return to sample additional menu offerings.
Absolutely amazing food. Came here for the second time with my friend and she has guided me in the right direction. Food was good, portions are giant, and the atmosphere is very chill. The fries are on point and the ribs and pulled pork sandwich are a MUST! All of their desserts are top notch too. Enjoyed it and will be back for more.
The food was fantastic. My n my family stopped by to celebrate my son 31st bday. We had a slab of ribs, pool pork sandwich, beef brisket sandwich, on a the cob,coleslaw,fries,breaded shrimp, n pickles........DELICIOUS
Always saw the commercials on pit Rib House , wanted to go . Well , I went in the afternoon and hardly anyone; sweet really enjoyed the decor so 😎; had full slab of ribs and fries, and the sandwich. Oh wings too they were great. Must go again !!!! The ribs were delicious!!!!
The food was amazing. We got 2 appetizers and our main courses and all of them were great! The service was excellent and very attentive.
The Monday - Friday deals can't be beat AND we ( hubby and I )have never had a bad meal. Today we had the BBQ half chicken, fries and 2 Texas toast for $13.99 each. We actually shared one half chicken and took 1 home and there was plenty of fries. My husband always gets a side order of baked beans as he said they are the best. Delicious meal, atmosphere is awesome, the staff is welcoming , friendly and provides prompt service. We sat by Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin decor all over the wall and next to them was Marilyn Monroe. We opt out regarding ordering dessert this evening. My hips said enough is enough. So the sPeCiAls are ribs on Monday ( delicious ) Tuesday rib tips (delicious), Wednesday pork chop ( haven't been there on a Wednesday yet) Thursday is BBQ or Greek chicken and we chose BBQ chicken. We did notice the other meals are all priced right , nothing noted to be an outrage co$t. The charbroil burger was $10. something. This evening we met Ken the manager and he was candy to my eyes 👀. He blushed when I told him that 😂and gave me a hug 🫂 Again all staff are pleasant and welcoming. If you haven't try it here GET OUT HERE, YOU MUST TRY IT. You will LOVE it. We are Seniors so we usually go about 4:45p to beat the crowds . As we were leaving, they do get busy BUT again the deals you can't beat , less than $15. per person and the food is yummy 😋
Finally made it here after seeing this spot all over social media, and it definitely lived up to the hype! We ordered a family meal with additional order of brisket and a kids burger, and the portions were massive—the one-pound side of fries is no joke. The ribs were the absolute standout, with the chicken coming in a very close second. While the brisket was tasty, I personally would’ve preferred it sliced rather than chopped. Don't skip the baked beans and garlic bread, though—they were the table favorites! Kids cheeseburger was one of the most impressive kids meals we have seen, could have been a regular burger. Service was great, our server Christoforos was quick with our order and made sure we had what we needed. We’ll definitely be back.
Had a fantastic visit! I ordered the new chopped beef brisket sandwich along with both the buffalo and BBQ wings. Everything was filling. The brisket sandwich was a standout, and the wings hit the spot. Was a little disappointed that they didn't have any beef ribs. The walls are covered in artwork and memorabilia that kept the conversation at our table going the entire time. Every time you looked up there was something new to notice, interesting pieces, random facts, and little details that made for some genuinely fun table talk. It’s adds real character to the place. But what made the experience truly memorable was our waitress. I didn’t catch her name, but she was enthusiastic, warm, and refreshing. She didn’t treat me like just another customer, she made me feel like a friend. That kind of genuine care and personality is rare and goes a long way. She’s a real asset to this place. Will definitely be back! Update: Checked the receipt server was Angela
Great rib spot!!! We will be going back again!!! We went there Saturday 6/27/26 at around noon for lunch. I had The Pit Platter which had bbq ribs, chopped pork, a chicken thigh and leg, fries, corn, and bread. We also had the jalapeño poppers and fried shrimp. Everything was great and it was brought out hot and not lukewarm! The fries were super crunchies and the jalapeño poppers were crisp and juicy. The atmosphere was very nice too.
Common questions about The Pit Rib House
The Pit Rib House is located at 9430 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457, United States, Hickory Hills, IL, United States.
You can reach The Pit Rib House by calling +1 708-599-7576.
The Pit Rib House has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 2768 customer reviews.
The Pit Rib House features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Pit Rib House features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Pit Rib House features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
The Pit Rib House features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Pit Rib House features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Spirits, Wine.
The Pit Rib House features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Pit Rib House features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Pit Rib House features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
The Pit Rib House features the following crowd: Family friendly, Tourists.
The Pit Rib House features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Pit Rib House features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Pit Rib House features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Pit Rib House features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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