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Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield, Deerfield, IL

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield

4.8
4.8
1629 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue
200 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
America's #1 BBQ since 1977, Carson's dedication to hearty portions, homemade recipes, and an unwavering commitment to the finest quality makes it no wonder why we earn that title year after year.

Carson's slow-smoked BBQ baby back ribs are the star attraction, but other must-try items include BBQ or Greek Chicken and Chops, USDA Certified Black Angus and Prime Steaks, Award-Winning Cole Slaw, exceptional salad dressings, scratch-made potato sides, shrimp, and salmon.

Recently gutted & remodeled, our Deerfield restaurant is located conveniently minutes from 294 & 94. Cozy brick & wood, fireplaces, a 4 seasons room, booths, tables, free parking, an expanded bar, comfortable stools, & large screen TVs await you in our warm & familiar, yet chic & modern setting. Above the glow of candlelight, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Jordan, and hundreds of other notable Carson's fans join you in your meal.

Come see why Carson's is a quintessential Chicagoland restaurant for over 45 years.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Catering
    Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ is Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant <br />Call the restaurant direct or visit Ribs.com
  • Private party facilities
    Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ is Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Call the restaurant direct or visit RIBS.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Deerfield
  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road
  • Parking details
    Dining in please use the large north lot. Free parkingCurbside Carry Out customers please use the south parking lot to pick up all orders.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,629 people are saying

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Deerfield offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic ribs" and "amazing pork chops." Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "inviting atmosphere" in this family-owned establishment. The restaurant consistently delivers "great food and drinks" with standout sides like coleslaw and au gratin potatoes. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, Carson's is a beloved choice in the area.

1,629 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jessica was an outstanding waitress! She went above and beyond to make my son’s birthday dinner special. She was terrific with our kids and my elderly parents as well. Definitely ask for her when you dine at Carson’s. You will be glad you did!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Carson's and that Jessica made your son's birthday dinner so special. We’re incredibly proud of Jessica. It's fantastic to know her attentiveness to your children and elderly parents was appreciated, and that you found her to be an outstanding server. We will definitely share your kind words with Jessica, and she will be so pleased to know she made such a positive impact on your family's celebration. We agree that she is a valuable member of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carson's again soon, and will mark your profile notes that you enjoy Jessica’s service. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  2. Sandra VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food and service. Friendly staff who ensures your positive dining experience
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Sandra, Thank you very much for your excellent 5 star review. We are so pleased to learn that you enjoyed our food, service, and ambience and that you consistently find our offerings to be of a high standard and value. Our staff is dedicated to providing a positive dining experience for all our guests, and your kind comments are truly appreciated. Thank you again for taking your time to share positive feedback. We anticipate the pleasure of welcoming you back to Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield in the near future. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  3. Karen

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant experience. Very good service, friendly staff.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with a 5-star review. We are delighted to know that you had a pleasant experience at Carson’s Deerfield and appreciated the service provided by our friendly staff. Your kind words are truly valued. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  4. michael VIP

    Chicago100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb barbecue with exceptional presentation, portions and meticulous attention to quality.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Michael, Thank you for your amazing 5 star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our barbecue and appreciated the presentation, portions, and quality. We also noted the wonderful tags you added, such as "Neighborhood Gem" and "Great For Creative Cocktails." It's fantastic to know our efforts are recognized with your positivity. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue soon and always appreciate your dining loyalty. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Chicago377 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner with great service. We enjoyed our crab cake appetizer with a couple of very nice cocktails. We ordered the Mediterranean shrimp and the in laws entree. Everything was very good and the owner treated us to desserts too. Thank you so much
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review! We at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield are thrilled to hear you had an excellent dinner and experienced great service during your visit. It's fantastic to know you particularly enjoyed our crab cake appetizer and found our cocktails to your liking. We're also delighted that both the Mediterranean shrimp and the "in-laws” combo bbq entrée were hits with your party. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad that the owner had the opportunity to treat you to a dessert. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon for another memorable dining experience! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  6. Lawrence VIP

    Chicago92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, delicious food with good portions, excellent and attentive service. We go a few times a month never disappointed.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Lawrence, Thank you for taking the time to share such a complimentary review! We are so pleased to learn that you consistently have a great experience at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoy our delicious food, the portion sizes, and the excellent service provided by our attentive team. We also appreciate you highlighting the ambiance and adding tags such as "Charming," "Neighborhood Gem," and "Great For Fine Wines." We are truly delighted that you visit us regularly and always leave happy. We highly anticipate your next visit. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  7. Jeannette

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the blackened salmon on the garbage salad- delicious! And the Greek chicken. Ask for Greek potatoes- not on the menu- but they will make!!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Jeannette, Thank you so much for taking your time to review. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the blackened salmon on the garbage salad and our fan favorite Greek chicken. We always strive to provide delicious food and excellent service, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Just a small clarification, the signature side dish you enjoyed with your meal, Greek potatoes, is indeed on our menu and served daily as an included side dish with all meals along with our homemade coleslaw. Feel free to check out our menus online at RIBS. com for more interesting options prior to future visits. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue soon! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue RIBS. com

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  8. Ira VIP

    Miami6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always awesome food and service. Love the atmosphere and food. Serversand manage are super nice
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded on April 28, 2025
    Dear Ira, We are delighted to receive your wonderful 5 star review. It is gratifying to learn that you consistently enjoy our food, service, and atmosphere. Your recognition of the effort our friendly servers and managers invest in creating an exceptional experience is greatly appreciated. We eagerly anticipate your next visit to Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  9. michael VIP

    Chicago100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Char crusted steaks are better than any high end steak house around.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded on April 27, 2025
    Dear Michael, We are incredibly grateful for your outstanding 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy our food, service, and ambiance so much, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It means the world to us you consider our char-crusted steaks the best around. Behind the scenes we are highly selective with our prime steak selections, aging process, and old school char cooking method. Since 1977, we always strive to create memorable dining experiences for our guests, and your feedback validates our efforts. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next visit at Carson's Deerfield dining with another 5 star meal! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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  10. Marilyn VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our dining experience here. Great food and great service. Can’t wait to come back.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded on April 27, 2025
    Dear Marilyn, Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue in Deerfield! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We really appreciate your perfect score ratings for Food, Service, Ambience, and Value. It's wonderful to know you consistently have a great time with us at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue, and we're so happy you enjoy our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Deerfield Team RIBS. com

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FAQs

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 374-8500.

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield is rated 4.8 stars by 1629 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Deerfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield

200 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Cook Road
  • Neighborhood
    Deerfield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Dining in please use the large north lot. Free parkingCurbside Carry Out customers please use the south parking lot to pick up all orders.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ is Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant <br />Call the restaurant direct or visit Ribs.com
  • Private party facilities
    Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ is Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Call the restaurant direct or visit RIBS.com
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