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

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Deerfield

4.8
4.8
1494 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

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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
    (847) 374-8500
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,494 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Deerfield is a beloved dining spot known for its "consistent service and quality." The restaurant offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "delicious" food, from the world-class Mediterranean Pork Chop to perfectly grilled steaks. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "professional service," making it a top choice for both regular visits and special occasions.

1,494 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a wonderful date night at the small counter. I can’t say I tried anything new this time because why change perfection. I seriously get the same thing every time. Keep up the good work. See you again soon.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 1 day ago
    Fabulous review! Thank you very much for letting everyone know about your wonderful date night and 5 star compliments on your 5 star dining experience at the small counter. We are very happy to have provided a consistent lovely experience. We will look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. Liane

    VIP

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience for my birthday. Our server was AJ. He was fabulous and made our dining experience so enjoyable! Our dinners were delicious! A great place o celebrate!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grecian chicken was great. Service great. Sports selection on TV great.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Nothing like reading a delightful compliment about our fan favorite Greek Chicken dinner. Thanks so much for taking your time to 5 star review Carson’s Ribs of Deerfield and show our staff appreciation for great service. We look forward to your return for another superb experience. Cheers!

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  4. Richard

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a classic place that embodies Chicago steak
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Richard. Thank you for taking the time to provide such a positive review about our classic old school Chicago charcrusted prime steaks. We truly appreciate you letting everyone know your feedback following your recent 5 star dining experience at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Deerfield. We will definitely look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind Regards

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  5. Tatiana

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend this restaurant ! Excellent food,service
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your excellent 5 star recommendation of Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Deerfield. We really appreciate your continued dining loyalty and wonderful positive words about our excellent food and service. It is our pleasure to serve you again anytime Tatiana.

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  6. PATRICIA

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a family tradition of celebrating my husband's birthday at Carson's Ribs. Have enjoyed their food for years. Always a great experience! Wish there were more locations available.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Patricia. We are very pleased by your kind compliments about our food and those regarding exemplary 5 star attention to detail while dining with us at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Deerfield. It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome your family back to continue creating more memorable tradition experiences celebrating your husband’s birthday. 🥳 Happy Birthday again from all of us at Carson’s.

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  7. Dan

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Team. The Food. The Ambiance. All combined for a Wonderful Experience.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded on 3 January 2025
    Thank you for your 5 star glowing comments about our service staff, the food, and your wonderful dining experience. We are extremely fortunate to work with an amazing team! Here at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Deerfield, we very much look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back and serving you again anytime. Happy New Year Dan 🎊

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  8. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took a bit didn’t have prime rib as I wanted it done,except more well done, issue in kitchen per server. Got filet instead, extremely small filet but good tasting. Portions a lot smaller all around. Ribs were overdone dried out as were the scalloped potatoes. Not server’s fault as he indicated problem with prime rib being more well done, would not be how we would like it.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 5 days ago
    Hello James. Thanks for dining on New Years evening. Our slow roasted prime rib is oven roasted fresh for hours prior to being served each day. Per our menu, it’s served until we run out. New Years is traditionally extremely popular for prime rib. Unfortunately, we had no more medium rare or rare sections left that night and only more med to well done at ends of the roast. We note you ordered a 10oz filet mignon instead so aren’t certain how much bigger of a filet you wanted since you consider that “extremely small”? In the future, please request in your advance reservation how many med rare or rare slices to be held for you if you know you will be ordering it so we can plan accordingly for your arrival. Feel free to contact owner Dean Carson at 773-310-1000 if you wish to discuss further.

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  9. Linda

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Never received our birthday dessert and coffee we ordered
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - DeerfieldResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Linda. Thank you for dining with us. We’re very happy that you enjoyed our food by rating it 5 stars. However, we’re sorry to learn there were missteps with the birthday dessert(s), coffee, lights on your NYE visit or you felt rushed toward the end of the night. All valuable feedback provided has been forwarded to management staff at this location and directly to owner for review and team discussion. If you would like to speak to Mr Carson directly about your experience, his name and number are on every menu and website. Dean Carson can be reached at 773-310-1000. Thank you.

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  10. michael

    Chicago

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the Carson Family and all of your staff that run the best establishment out here. Thank your for the countless meals we had this year , all of them perfect. Happy Healthy new year to every single one of you. We are looking forward to many meals at Carsons in ‘25 and beyond.

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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 1494 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 374-8500
  • 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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