John’s Rib House
1221 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532
John’s Rib House Menu
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House Of Ribs
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House Of Seafood
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House Of Sandwiches
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House Of Chicken
Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Healthy Meal suggestions for John’s Rib House
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House Of Ribs
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House Of Seafood
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House Of Sandwiches
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House Of Chicken
High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
1221 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL, 60532 - Phone (630) 241-4150
- Website https://www.johnsribhouse.com/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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William H.
One of my very favourite places in the area. EXCELLENT barbecue and fried catfish, fantastic people who operate the place. As much as I enjoy the food, I also enjoy visiting with Johnny (Jr) and his father (Sr) whilst waiting on my order to complete. VERY rarely do they ever miss the highest mark with the food and their homemade pie (when available) is incredible! It is a very small place, though perfect for what it is. I only wish its location was more convenient, as the parking lot is near a very busy intersection and therefore difficult to drive in and out of during certain hours of the day. However, it is well worth the opportunity to go.
(5)Ron N.
Ribs were awesome! Service was awesome! Small note- only has 2 tables for two and 2 tall top tables. Very small place, from other reviews i thought it was bigger.
(4)Kristen S.
Not impressed. I really thought I was going to be satisified after dropping almost $30 on a quick BBQ dinner. Not so much. I got the pulled pork sandwich. I liked the sauce but the meat had no flavor besides the sauce and I wasnt planning on eating the bun, but it was so soggy that it just melted into the pork. The sandwich was worth the money paid. My fiance got the ribs and he too was not impressed. They were dry and parts were even crunchy. The portions of sides they give you are laughable.
(2)Jon G.
I have been here once. I had two boneless rib sandwiches. They were frozen and dropped in the fryer. They were just ok. That is about all I can say. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich. He said it was a little watery. But I guess I really have to have the ribs here to give this place a proper review. I will go back.
(3)Jeff G.
Great BBQ! Fantastic sweet potato pie! Owner is a great guy....his son is one of the nicest guys ever!
(5)Robert O.
Being originally from the city and moving to the area, I am very biased by eating Smoque's bbq. I would have to say I place all bbq to that standard. I know this is a rib joint, but I'm not a fan of ribs and went for the brisket sandwich. Fries were perfectly crispy and given a good amount. The brisket was a bit dry, but good smoked flavors. The thing that threw me off was that the bbq sauce was served hot. Maybe a good idea to keep the meat warm, but I'm not a fan. Overall its probably the best bbq in the area so I really hope he makes it. I think it was the owners son when I was there and he was really nice to deal with. I'll go back again and try something else next time.
(3)Ryan K.
We did end up catering my daughter's 7th BDay party from John's, and the pulled pork, slaw & beans were the item that people kept going back to, and were the items that people wanted when when were offering left-overs. I'm a big fan of Italian Beef (we get it at Angelo's on Maple & Belmont..really good if you haven't tried it), but I never even had one - I just chose to have 2 of the pork sandwiches. I don't think that I mentioned this in my original post, but I'm really not much of a BBQ fan, but John's makes me actually considering branching out and trying it more. Just really good stuff!@
(4)Lydia Z.
This place counts as one of those "local flair" type of places. It is located in a strip mall and if it wasn't for Yelp I never would have even noticed this place let alone stop there. When we walked in we first noticed it smelled pretty good...like yummy food odor. We order a rib dinner and shared it. The ribs were good. Our sides were fries and fries...we like fries...and they were okay. The rib dinner was $19 so priced about average. Overall, we would try it again but it wasn't so good that we 'have to' try it again. Perhaps if we went there when John of Johns Rib House was there or if it was busier maybe the food might be 5 stars...I dont know. If you are a fan of ribs definitely worth a shot.
(4)STACY M.
I have driven right past this place countless times and now I am so sorry I didn't stop here years ago! Excellent food and incredible service! The rib tips are delicious! Nice tangy sauce bursting with flavor and tender smoky meat. The peach cobbler is a perfect dessert. (Note: take the cobbler home and enjoy it with ice cream.) John and his family run a great business. I will not be driving past this place any longer! When in Lisle, it is a MUST!!! So glad we finally stopped in! Support local business!
(5)Mike D.
I've driven by this rib joint for years never noticing it tucked away in the little strip mall on the SW corner of Maple & Route 53. It's time to make up for all that lost rib time. WHITE PEOPLE: try the rib tips!!!! They are outstanding - messy, meaty, pink ring, and not too smoky. Very nice mildly vinegar-based BBQ sauce. John, the co-owner along with his father, is a very friendly guy adding yet another reason to come back: excellent service! John recommended I try the catfish and hot links next time. I will, but it will be hard not to order the rib tips again. But I know one thing for sure - I will be back. Friday night catfish sounds good. If you're a rib fan, this place is a must visit! Also, look for John's Rib House sidewalk vending cart in downtown Naperville this summer.
(5)Chris P.
stopped by the food stand after a night of bar hopping in downtown Naperville. The "Pork A Nator" is bomb! Pork hot link with shredded bbq pork on top and slices of bacon on top of that and then a nice dollop of tangy bbq sauce. damn it was good. Id imagine that the restaurant is just as good!
(4)Gary C.
Pretty decent bbq. Ribs, rib tips, and chicken wings are all pretty good. When I don't have time to smoke my own, they do a good job.
(4)Bill B.
First and Last time! Ordered Pulled Pork didn't even eat a quarter of the sandwich became violently ill. Almost went to the ER instead went to my Doctor. Severe chills and vomiting, extreme stomach ache I could barely move. I had FOOD POISONING from the Pork! They need to be shut down! I'm lucky I didn't end up in the hospital, save yourselves do not, I repeat do not eat there, unless you like food poisoning. I'm not thrilled I have to write this review but food establishments need to be much more careful and I don't want anyone else to become violently ill as I did.
(1)Nicholas D.
This place may have been good in the past but it is very run down now. We ordered a rack of ribs and pulled pork. I watched the older gentlemen pull the food out of the fridge and literally microwave the pulled pork! The ribs he put under a hot lamp to warm up. Way too much sauce was added to both, the beans were cold and the fries were soggy. I noticed they also have a food truck in Naperville. Maybe the food truck is their priority because this place certainly was not
(2)Patrick W.
John has the best ribs in the area, hands down. Plus, he even accommodates the bar crowds in naperville on a nightly basis with his own rib cart. Highly recommended!
(5)Ray W.
Well, the ribs here are the best I have found anywhere in the west suburbs. even better than the highly-rated Robinson's IMHO. Many, many notches above The Patio, which seems to be the favorite of folks in my immediate area. The fries are definitely better than most. Its location (in a strip mall near the southwest corner of IL-53 & Maple Avenue with poor parking) is a little inconvenient, but well worth it in the end. My only negative is that they seem to be a little stingy with the side items. The amount of fries that come with a "dinner" is half what you'd get at most other places (but that never stops me from going there when I get the urge for ribs). The catfish and peach-cobbler are both also excellent choices!!
(4)Marie N.
I ate here based on being in the neighborhood and the reviews. I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. It was a large and very reasonably priced sandwich. I was disappointed that the meat was not hot or even warm. The fries with their special garlic seasoning were delicious. The barbecue sauce is a thin sauce. My personal preference is for a thick, sweet sauce but that does not effect my rating. There just wasn't anything special to bring me back to this restaurant.
(3)Ingrid D.
A friend and I went to John's Rib House based on the reviews. John's sits in a strip mall at a busy intersection on Maple. The parking lot is terrible; make sure you drive slow. The joint is a store front with about four tables. There's a TV, but it doesn't work. When you walk in, the smell of bbq smoke hits you and your mouth starts watering. We ordered a half slab of ribs with a side of cole slaw and baked beans, a pulled pork sandwich and peach cobbler for dessert. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, but unfortunately, the smoke flavor you smelled in the air was not in the meat. Same for the pulled pork. Very tender, but very little smoke flavor. The sauce was decent, not the best I've ever had. Cole slaw was good, but a pretty small serving. The beans were average. The cobbler was good, but the topping was more like sweetened pie dough rather than a biscuit topping. The owner asked if we wanted it cold or heated in the microwave. We wanted it warmed, but it was steaming when we got it. It seems like we lucked out and got the last of the pulled pork. A guy came in after us and wasn't able to get pulled pork or rib tips. The owner said they had a run on them at lunch and it would be another 30 minutes or so for more rib tips. I would have like to have tried them. The owner is a real sweetheart and he's been there for four years. He was very friendly and people who came in seemed to be regulars. I may give it another try some day, but won't go out of my way to eat there.
(3)Kelly C.
Love the food! The service is really great and they are very affordable.
(5)John T.
Pulled pork can't be beat. The folks here are very passionate about bbq and it shows. I have had a lot of bbq from all over the country and if anyone in this area asks me where to go this place is #1.
(5)nick m.
Great ribs, they are smoked and they are tender. John is awesome. Be sure to say hi. and play some xbox while youre there. We had a great time eating there and I cannot wait to go back.
(4)Jon F.
Note to anyone curious and the foaming at the mouth - the "Pork A Nator" is only served off the food truck in downtown Naperville during bar hours. Big ups for the bears memorabilia and fandom! When I walked in I smelled fantastic hickory-like smokiness filling the air. I had the ribs and they were A-OK. They took a bit to prepare as expected and as they were coming out of the overhead grill box I noticed they were so fall off the bone tender that a couple did just that - fell off and were lost to the wind (so make sure you like them that tender). No worry - I was hoping ribby bliss would soon meet my mouth. Ribby goodness did hit. It was A-OK, but not as smokey as I was expecting with the scents that were there when I walked in and not quite as delicious as I had hoped after making some great slow baked ribs at home the week before. The fries were pretty good (but not anything crazy) and the coleslaw was nothing to write home about. I do still want to head back and try their rib tips - but for now this is just a perfectly acceptable place to eat.
(3)Patrick S.
Stopped in for a quick lunch after classes. Had the pulled pork, fries, and drink. Pulled pork was mediocre at best. The meat was tender at least. Covered in some dressed up ketchup sauce, passed off as BBQ sauce. That was the worst part. Then it's placed on a store bought hamburger bun?! Fries were standard frozen French fries you find at any diner. They were tossed with some Italian seasoning, which at least gave them a somewhat decent flavor. Fountain machine was down, so they hand out cans of pop. No big deal, but also no free refills. At least the workers were nice. Definitely not coming back. Way over priced for the quality of food that goes out. $10+ for my sub-par meal.
(2)Warren W.
They have the best hot links, pulled pork, Ribs, home made bbq sauce and an excellent peach cobbler.
(5)Elibe E.
WARNING: I consider myself to be a BBQ aficionado - I've only been impressed by a handful (less than 5) establishments in the North. BBQ is simple to prepare, but easy to get wrong. For more on this, please read my past reviews. __________________________________________________Â_______________ I stopped by John's during my lunch break on a recommendation from a colleague/coworker. Our order (RibTip lunch special: rib tips + fries)was taken by a gentleman that may have been the proprietor - friendly, old dude that seemed to have a few regulars. I'll be frank. The fries came from a box or package somewhere in an industrial freezer. Covering meats with BBQ does not make it barbeque, folks. The meats here taste like they were prepared in a residential oven. Sauce is served on the meat? No. The best BBQ in Chicagoland is Smoque, in Irving Park (see my review) - go there if you want some (Northern) Q.
(1)Bill K.
They're food was delicious, and the owner is really friendly. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, it was great. The atmosphere was very much like home. I will definitely be coming back here with some of my friends.
(5)Jenni E.
This small BBQ place in Lisle has great food and is family owned, but I have been here three times now when I couldn't have one of their most famous dishes, "John's Delight" which is a pulled pork & turkey sandwich because they were out of turkey. They also frequently run out of other items, so if you have your heart set on a particular dish you might want to call ahead. The food is really good and you can't really go wrong with any of their menu items. Even the dessert is homemade by mom - they have excellent peach cobbler. The younger guy who works here is really friendly, quick and nice to talk to. However there is an older gentleman who is much less pleasant to talk to and is slower than molasses, so if you happen to come when he is working you are going to be waiting at least 30-40 minutes for your order. Again, it is always a good idea to call ahead at this place. You will probably want to get your food "to go" as this is a really small place with only a couple of tables not to mention that they have a huge TV that is always blaring a sports game uncomfortably loud. If you go during lunch time any day of the week they have some pretty good lunch specials too.
(4)Jim S.
First off we phoned in our order so we could just grab and go. We arrived to find out that they just gave our order to the couple that had just left. They never bothered to take our name or ask the people that received our food if they phoned in an order. So we had to wait another 15 minutes to get our order. We got a Groupon so ordered the rib tip meal with fries and beans. What would normally be a $30 meal was only $15. Once we did get to eat the food we were very disappointed. The serving of fries was extremely small, the fries were bland(unsalted) and tasted like they were just re-fried. The beans tasted like generic baked beans from a can. Now on to the rib tips. They were very fatty and boney. There was very little meat on them. After our meal we were still hungry. The only positive that we can say is the BBQ sauce was ok. We should have just ate at McDonalds. The meal that we had was not worth the $15 we paid for it. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with this place. We will not go back again.
(1)Rosa K.
Best frickin' ribs and homemade bbq sauce you're gonna find within 20 miles! You're not going to find better ribs unless you take a bit of a road trip. The sauce is a family recipe that John won't give me. I'd eat that sauce on top of anything... and I have an addiction to their fries with garlic salt. Rib tips are fantastic, the slabs are divine, and mom made pies are slices of heaven. Food takes a bit to prepare cuz everything is made fresh to order but it's totally worth it. Obviously since they often sell out of menu items regularly. Both father and son Johns are friendly and charming if you take the opportunity to chat up with them.
(5)John P.
Growing up two of the most valuable values my father instilled in me were a true appreciation of quality food and how to recognize a well run business. One of my friends brought me into John's Rib House on 53 and Maple in Lisle a few months ago and from my first visit I knew he would be proud that I stumbled upon both at this one of kind restaurant. I knew I was in the right place the moment I walked in the door, the smell of the place had my mouth watering and I was hooked before my first bite. John's is a diamond in the rough, a hidden gem of Lisle/Naperville/Chicago/Illinois. I have a passion for home cooked food, I grew up in a generation consumed by dinners from a drivethru window or cardboard box you heat up in the microwave. And when i did go to a restaurant I paid over $25 for a meal I could have cooked better myself. At John's you do not pay for his advertisement, you do not pay for his high end seating and light fixtures, you don't pay for the fine china they serve their food on, because none of that will be found there! At John's you pay a reasonable price (multiple lunch specials under $10) , for some of the best food you will ever eat. Since my first trip to Johns I have been back on a near weekly basis, and they catered my family's Christmas Eve Dinner. I first had the Rib sandwich, which came with grilled onions and green peppers upon request, and the sweet and tangy sauce that wasn't too thick or remotely watery had me planning my next meal. I came back for a pulled pork, which is slow cooked for 13 hours, the pork is so tender you almost dont need to chew. My dad went to try it out after I gave him my initial review and the smell had him hooked. He ordered a full slab of baby backs, a rib sandwich, a catfish sandwich and a slice of peach cobbler. John bbq got my dads stamp of approval but he told me above everything, the catfish was by far the best he had ever had in his entire life. I had try it myself and I can attest, it is breaded and spiced to perfection, I have never tasted any catfish that is up to par with John's. On Christmas Eve my dad gave me $100 and told me to get as much food as I could from my friend John. John wrote up 4 different packages for me to choose from and sent me home with a slab of baby backs, a pound and a half of pulled pork, 4 catfish pieces, 2 pounds of rib tips, 5 hot links, and 2 slices of cobbler, and $20 left in my wallet! I could go on and on my friends. The cobbler is homemade by John's mom, it is to die for. The babybacks are better then any Ive had in Chicago or Nashville. Famous Daves, Gematos, The Patio, Portillos/Barnellis dont even belong in the same conversation as John's. All my life ive been under the impression rib tips are fatty, low quality pieces of meat. John showed me what a true rib tip is, 2 pounds of tips, not one piece of fat. I have never had a hot link before, but my mom grew up in Texas and said she hasnt had something like that since she was growing up. I highly recommend the Catfish, the hot links, the pulled pork, and the cobbler. For dinner go for the ribtips and babybacks. Their curly fries are hand cut, the slaw is homemade by mom and pop, the wings are triple the size of your average wing. I promise you will never be disappointed walking out of John's. John's is family owned, it is John Sr who started the restaurant, and his son John Jr, with mom making desserts that they bring from home. You just dont find that these days. The second time ate at John's I saw a man sitting inside, but he wasnt eating he was just hanging out talking to John Jr.I thought that was very unique. There are letters on the wall from people that have written to John about their love of his food and the way he does business. If you come in odds are you will see me in there,not eating, but shooting the breeze with my friend John Jr. In a short time and a few visits he took the time to get to know me, and he has earned himself a customer for life.I have never written a review for a restaurant, but I took the time out for this because not only do John and his dad deserve for the world to know about their restaurant, but anyone who loves food deserves to know about John's.John Jr is one the nicest, most humble people you will ever meet. Every time I tell him how good his food is he says thank you like he has never heard it before. He is a man of principle, he knows how to run a business. He is going to be running a stand in Downtown Naperville right outside of Barnes and Noble this year, from 11am-3pm for lunch and 11pm-3am for the night crowd. If this restaurant was publicly traded I would buy stock TODAY.All you have to do is try John's and you will be a believer. I am so confident I would pay for your first meal because I know you will be back. Go check out John's Rib House, get a business card, have them cater your next work luncheon, or graduation party, or anything.Tell him Palmer sent you, if Im there and you are unsatisfied the meal is on me.
(5)Enna S.
Fantastic! It is family owned and operated, and they have the best ribs in Lisle. The pulled pork and rib sandwich are out of this world!
(5)Robert M.
WOW, there is a lot of hating on this little gem. I am a regular fan of the burrito place next door, so I felt like I was cheating on them when I saw there was a line out the door for the burrito place and only one couple in this place. I figured that there must be a reason for the lack of patronage so I got the 2 hot-dog special and my wife got the pulled pork sandwich. After the meal arrived, I stole a piece of meat from her plate and WOW-it is how Uncle Bubs USED to taste 12 years ago. I then stole a piece of the pork without sauce to see how it was in the natural un-sauced state and WOW! It is a perfect smokey-but-not-tasting-like-charcoal. I commented to the owner that I really screwed up ordering the hot dogs and complimented him on the pulled pork, and he proceeded to bring me out a plate of just pulled pork and sauce! I made a strange pulled-pork/hot dog combo and gobbeled it down-delish. We then followed it up again last week, and ran into a couple of regular patrons who suggested the brisket. After the description given I was sold, but found out that they had ordered the last 2 so I "settled" for the pulled pork again. I dont know, it was like heaven. The owner is a nice older guy who seems to take great pride in his food, and I am very sorry to see the bad reviews here but my experience has been nothing but great!
(4)Tim M.
John's Ribs are the best in Lisle....actually in all of the western suburbs. I've been there at least a dozen times and have been impressed each time. Not only are his ribs amazing, but they're very reasonably priced. His chocolate cake is amazing (when it's available), but I'm going to have to push for his peach cobbler. I have to make sure to only get the half slab so I have room for it. I have also sampled his fried catfish. It's some of the best I've ever had. John, the owner is extremely personable as well. Not only is he a great guy to talk to, but very accommodating to your tastes. I can not suggest this place enough!
(5)Bhab K.
I wish I had known that John's serves a vinegar based BBQ sauce. I'm sure it is a 5-star place for those who like that style sauce, but personally I'm a fan of the thick and sweet style, so John's wasn't for me.
(3)Kathy M.
had the rib tips dinner. the meat was inconsistent: some pieces were hard and stringy, only one piece was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. several pieces seemed like old meat. this is close to home and i really wanted to like it, but i will not be going back.
(2)Cj L.
Totally not what I expected but it was really good, portions are pretty large, would do it again
(4)Michael B.
Ordered ribs yesterday evening for carryout. First time visit to this based on review and proximity to where I live. Very friendly experience. Ribs had great flavor but were overcooked and about 1/4 of the ribs couldn't be eaten. Will try one more time hoping this was an outlier experience
(2)Andrew J.
Maybe I just caught them on an off day but I got one of their larger combination meals and everything was really horrible. Very very dry. I must say most of the meal went into the garbage.
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