Sharko'S BBQ

"I think we came to the new location in Downers Grove during the soft opening, and it's different from the one in Lisle. This location is smaller, but we came in the winter, so the patio wasn't part of the deal. Nevertheless, you're not coming here for the ambiance, you're coming here for the smoked meats. The brisket is one of my favorites. Chopped, sliced or burnt ends, it is seasoned well enough to be eaten by itself without being supplemented with BBQ sauce, seasonings, or other condiments. The Lisle and Aurora (rt 59) location used to do meat by the ounce, the Downers Grove did not appear to offer that. Brisket is what lures us all, but feel free to expand to the pulled pork, or the pulled chicken. On occasion when I want to mix it up, sliced turkey is my next preference! Pair that with the fries "dusted" and a cornbread muffin and you're good to go. I was full with brisket, fries and a muffin. The dusting on those fries is awesome. Think BBQ dry rub seasonings sprinkled lightly over shoestring fries. Yea, it's phenomenal. Even the little things taste good. Shark bite BBQ sauce, the honey butter on the cornbread muffin. The homemade lemonade is even good. The only thing the Downers Grove location is missing is the complementary mini ice cream cones with vanilla soft serve. Sharko's is forever known by my kids as "the place with good meat and free ice cream!!!" Good luck with the new location!"

"The pulled pork sandwich was outstanding! I was sceptical, judging the book by its cover, as the parking lot is in rough condition and the building is an old movie rental place... but the food was great and no fatty pieces whatsoever. The pork was piled high. Not cheap, but I definitely felt like I got what I paid for and then some."

"My family ordered takeout over the weekend and it didn’t disappoint. I had the pulled pork slider with shark bite sauce (sweet and spicy), and a side of mac and cheese. Everything was cooked to perfection. The sauce wasn’t overly sweet or spicy and the mac and cheese was creamy. I’d gladly order from here again."

"Everything was absolutely amazing. Everything was made with love! I ordered 1/2 a chicken, 3 sides, 2 muffins, and a slice of cake. I also threw in a lemonade. Enough to feed two adults and a toddler under $30 bucks. I am eating leftovers today and they taste better than the day before. The staff was amazing... nice and sweet. You could tell they took the food prep seriously as they prepared each item with care. It's really great to have homemade food that's well seasoned and made with such pride nearby. Can't wait to go back. Worth every single cent!"