Experience our mouthwatering BBQ specialties and handcrafted
beverages while enjoying live roots music every Friday and Saturday.
Join us on Sundays for a delightful touch of live jazz and 1920s
swing, making your weekend experience truly memorable.
Juan Gabriel Tribute
Featuring Ian Valetin and Mimi Martinez
Thursday May 16
8:00 PM
OvejaNegra is Chicago's original PunkSteady band featuring Roots Ska, Chicha, Calypso, and Rocksteady with a radical musical homage to Psychedelic rock, and Latin Soul
Friday May 17
9:00 PM
Tierra Roja Duo
Music from Cuba and Mexico
Saturday May 18
3:00 PM
Live Burlesque to the Music of Interpol! Featuring Evil, a 2024 resident artist at The Tonk
Saturday May 18
9:00 PM
Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical and visual trio featuring Live R&B and Soul
Sunday May 19
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s
Sunday May 19
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
With a rich legacy spanning 16 years, The Tonk stands as a beloved
cornerstone in Chicago's vibrant Pilsen neighborhood. We offer a
hub where unforgettable memories are made over plates of
mouthwatering BBQ, handcrafted specialty cocktails, and live
music.
Learn More About The Tonk
Whether it's an intimate gathering or a big celebration, our
versatile spaces provide the perfect setting.
Choose to host your event within The Tonk or at the delightful
Pilsen Secret Garden, our partner venue located just moments away.
Contact us to discuss your event needs.
Catering services for our award winning BBQ are available Tuesday
through Sunday, six days a week.
Contact us to arrange your catering needs.
With our catered lunches, we bring the flavors of The Tonk to your
doorstep, wherever you may be!
We welcome all feedback from our cherished patrons. Please don't
hesitate to reach out to us.
Additionally, we extend a special invitation to artists! Join us
in fostering a vibrant atmosphere at The Tonk Chicago!
Artist inquiries can be made on the
upcoming events page.
Thursday - Friday: 4PM - LATE
Saturday - Sunday: 12PM - LATE
Wednesday – Sunday
11am - 11pm
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Tuesday: Open for catering only
1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Direct orders: (312) 226-7427