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Winner of Mike Royko Ribfest
In 1982, nationally syndicated Chicago, columnist Mike Royko boasted, "I make the best ribs anywhere." To prove this he organized the Mike Royko Ribfest, and 400 entrants showed up to compete with the writer. A panel of impartial judges didn't have any problems at all declaring Royko's ribs far inferior to the hands-down winner Charlie Robinson.

2006-2007 - Winner Silver Platter Award

2004-2005 - Winner Silver Platter Award

2000 - Voted Citysearch's Best Barbecue

1990 - Winner Royal International Barbecue Sauce Contest

1988 - Winner National Rib cook off in Cleveland, Ohio

1987 - Winner Augsburger Ribfest

Reviews

Mark Loehrke, Centerstage Chicago

"Almost a de facto take-out joint thanks to a small storefront space and
little attention paid to comfort on the interior, Robinson's neverless
has a nice patio out back that serves its purpose in good weather.
However, for most true rib aficionados, you could be distributing the
goods from a Dumpster as long as the sauce makes the cut, which may
be why Robinson's containers are so easy to spot at the comforth and convenience-challenged environment of Taste of Chicago. Tangy to the Brink
of vinegary, the ribs here will unquestionably get your mouth watrering....
The meat is tender and juicy, and the smell is hard to
to pass up as it wafts out onto the street."

Elisa Kronish, Cityserch.com
"marinated, smoked, then drench in incredible sauce, Robinson's ribs
live up to their boastful title."

Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune
"Clear winner at Taste of Chicago, the wonderfully lean chewy ribs,
drench in that smokey and spicy sauce, were to good to be outdone."

Pat Burno, Chicago Sun Times
"Robinson's chicken is lean and luscious and covered with a veneer of tangy sauce that tingles the taste buds. Robinson also does some mean ribs."

Paul A. Camp, Chicago Tribune
"For rib fanatics, Robinson's No. 1 Ribs is the only North side
location that really stacks up."

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