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    Wilma's Famous BBQ and Tavern 17 N Wabash Ave

    17 North Wabash Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60602


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    LUNCH SPECIALS
    TUESDAY SPECIAL
    Family Bundle
    BBQ Menu
    Jerk Menu
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    LUNCH SPECIALS

    Lunch Specials 11am - 2pm

    • Mini Rib Tip

      $9.00
    • Mini Pork Link

      $9.00
    • Mini Chicken Tip

      $10.00
    • Mini Turkey Tip

      $11.00
    • 6 Wing

      $10.00

    TUESDAY SPECIAL

    Tues Lg Chicken Tip for Small Price

    • Large Chicken Tip Special

      1-1/4 lb.
      $21.00

    Tues Lg Turkey Tip for Small Price

    • Large Turkey Tip Special

      1-1/4 lb.
      $22.00

    Family Bundle

    • Family Bundle (Online and Takeout Only)

      Our New Family Bundle feeds 5-6 people. This incredible package deal comes with your choice of two proteins (bucket size) and two sides.
      $125.00
    • Jerk Family Bundle (Online and Takeout Only)

      Our New Family Bundle feeds 5-6 people. This incredible package deal comes with your choice of two proteins (bucket size) and two sides.
      $160.00

    BBQ Menu

    Appetizers

    • Fried Pickles

      $12.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      $12.00
    • Soul Rolls

      $14.00
    • Buffalo Party Wings

      $10.00
    • Brisket Eggrolls

      $18.00

    Rib Tip

    BBQ sauce included
    • Small Rib Tip

      3/4 lb. of Rib Tips
      $20.00
    • Large Rib Tip

      1-1/4 lb. of Rib Tips
      $26.00
    • Bucket Rib Tips

      3 lbs. of Rib Tips
      $54.20

    Rib Tip & Link

    BBQ sauce included
    • Small Tip & Link

      3/4 lb of Rib Tips & 2 Hot Links
      $23.00
    • Large Tip & Link

      Large Rib Tip & 2 Hot Links
      $29.00

    Rib Tip & Misc

    • Rib Tip & Wings

      4 Wings & Small Tip
      $21.00
    • Rib Tip & BBQ Chicken

      1/4 Chicken & Small Tip - BBQ sauce included
      $32.00
    • Rib Tip & Catfish

      2 Catfish & Small Tip
      $29.00
    • Rib Tip & Perch

      2 Perch & Small Tip
      $26.00
    • Rib Tip & Salmon

      2 Salmon & Small Tip
      $34.00
    • Rib Tip & Shrimp

      3 Shrimp & Small Tip
      $27.00

    Platters

    • Fred's Sample Platter

      Half of Chicken, Choice of tips & choice of Links (2). Pork or Turkey options
      $39.00
    • Wilma's Fav Fried Platter

      Your choice of 2 Fish (Catfish or Perch. Add $5 for Salmon), 4 Wings and 4 Shrimp

    Sandwiches & Entrees

    • Pulled Pork Sandwich & Fries

      Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, BBQ Sauce and Pickle Served With Fries.
      $18.00
    • Smoked Pot Roast Sandwich

      Smoked Pot Roast Sandwich & Fries Served With Fries.
      $17.00
    • Brisket Sandwich & Fries

      Beef Brisket, Cole Slaw, BBQ Sauce and Pickle Served With Fries.
      $20.00

    Hot Link

    • Small Pork Hot Link

      2 Hot Links w/Fries
      $16.00
    • Large Pork Hot Link

      3 Hot Links w/Fries
      $22.00
    • Hot Link & Wings

      2 Hot Links & 4 Wings
      $21.00
    • Individual Hot Link

      1 Hot Link
      $8.00

    Chicken Tip

    BBQ sauce included
    • Small Chicken Tip

      3/4 lb. Chicken Tips
      $21.00
    • Large Chicken Tip

      1-1/4 lb. Chicken Tips
      $26.00
    • Bucket Chicken Tip

      3 lbs. Chicken Tips
      $55.20

    Chicken Tip & Misc

    • Chicken Tip & Wing

      4 Wings & Small Chicken Tip
      $22.00
    • Chicken Tip & BBQ Chicken

      1/4 Chicken & Small Chicken Tip - BBQ sauce included
      $32.00
    • Chicken Tip & Catfish

      2 Catfish & Small Chicken Tip
      $30.00
    • Chicken Tip & Perch

      2 Perch & Small Chicken Tip
      $27.00
    • Chicken Tip & Salmon

      2 Salmon & Small Chicken Tip
      $32.00
    • Chicken Tip & Shrimp

      3 Shrimp & Small Chicken Tip
      $27.00

    Smoked Turkey Leg

    BBQ sauce included
    • Smoked Turkey Leg With Cole Slaw

      1 Turkey Leg with Cole Slaw. *Does Not Come With Fries.
      $24.00
    • Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey Leg

      Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey Leg Stuffed With Your Choice of 3 Options (Mac & Cheese, Greens or Yams).
      $40.00

    1/2 Chicken & Wings

    • 3 Wings

      3 Wings w/Fries
      $9.00
    • 6 Wings

      6 Wings w/Fries
      $15.00
    • 10 Wings

      $23.00
    • 25 Wings

      25 Wings
      $46.80
    • 1/2 Chicken

      Grilled 1/2 Chicken w/Fries
      $16.00
    • Ind Wing

      1 Wing
      $4.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      $9.00+

    Wings & Seafood Combos

    • Wings & Catfish

      4 Wings & 2 Catfish
      $24.00
    • Wings & Perch

      4 Wings & 2 Perch
      $24.00
    • Wings & Shrimp

      4 Wings & 3 Shrimp
      $24.00
    • Wings & Salmon

      4 Wings and 2 Salmon Fillets.
      $29.00

    Shrimp & Seafood Combos

    • Small Shrimp

      6 Jumbo Shrimp w/Fries
      $18.00
    • Large Shrimp

      12 Jumbo Shrimp w/Fries
      $32.00
    • Individual Shrimp

      1 Pc of Shrimp
      $4.00
    • Shrimp & Perch

      3 Jumbo Shrimp & 2 Perch w/Fries
      $26.00
    • Shrimp & Catfish

      3 Jumbo Shrimp & 2 Catfish Fillets w/Fries
      $26.00
    • Shrimp & Salmon

      3 Jumbo Shrimp & 2 Salmon w/Fries
      $31.00

    Fries, Polish, Pizza Puff

    • Small Fry

      Small Fry
      $4.00
    • Large Fry

      Large Fry
      $6.00
    • Pizza Puff w/Fry

      1 Pizza Puffs w/Fries
      $8.00
    • Foot Long Polish w/Fry

      All Beef Foot Long Polish w/Fries
      $8.00

    Wilma's Soul Food Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      8 oz cup of Mac & Cheese from scratch
      $8.00
    • Collard Greens W/Turkey

      8 oz Cup of Collard Greens Made From Scratch
      $8.00
    • Candied Yams

      8 oz cup of Candied Yams Made From Scratch
      $8.00
    • Baked Beans W/Turkey

      8 oz cup of Baked Beans with Ground Turkey Added
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Corn Bread

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $6.00

    Misc Items

    • SM CUP BBQ

      $2.00
    • LG CUP BBQ

      $5.00
    • 1 Gal BBQ

      $35.00
    • SM CUP Hot Sauce

      $2.00
    • LG CUP Hot Sauce

      $5.00
    • SM CUP OF SYRUP

      $2.00
    • LG CUP OF SYRUP

      $3.00

    Desserts

    • Peach Cobbler

      $13.00
    • New York Style Vanilla Cheesecake

      $13.00
    • Double Fudge Brownie

      $6.00
    • Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $6.00

    Beverages

    • Bottle Water

      $5.00
    • Club Soda

      $5.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $5.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $5.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $5.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $5.00
    • Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $5.00
    • Flavored Lemonade

      $7.00

    Wed Lg Rib Tip for Small Price

    • Large Rib Tip Special

      1-1/4 lb.
      $20.00

    Jerk Menu

    Appetizers

    • House Salad with Jerk Chicken

      Chopped Boneless Jerk Chicken on Lettuce, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Raw Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Cucumbers.
      $19.00
    • Jerk Party Wings

      Chicken Party Wings, Jerk Seasoned and Marinated.
      $12.00+
    • Honey Jerk Party Wings

      Jerk Chicken Wings Glazed With Honey.
      $13.00+
    • Jerk Chicken Eggrolls

      2 Crispy Egg Rolls Filled With Jerk Chicken, Green Onions and Melted Cheddar Cheese.
      $13.00
    • Beef Patty

      Ground beef filling encased in a flaky, golden-yellow crust.
      $6.00

    Jerk Wings Only

    • 6pc Jerk Whole Wings Only

      Marinated, tender, moist, and juicy whole chicken wings bursting with savory flavors on every bite.
      $16.00

    Dark Chicken Only

    • 1/4 Jerk Dark Chicken Only

      Includes 1 thigh and 1 leg of marinated dark chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame.
      $9.00
    • 1/2 Jerk Dark Chicken Only

      Includes 2 thighs and 2 legs of marinated dark chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame.
      $15.00

    White Chicken Only

    • 1/4 Jerk White Chicken Only

      Includes 1 breast and 1 wing of marinated white chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame.
      $11.00
    • 1/2 Jerk White Chicken Only

      Includes 2 breasts and 2 wings of marinated white chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame.
      $17.00

    Mixed Chicken Only

    • 1/2 Jerk Mixed Chicken Only

      Includes 1 breast, 1 thigh, 1 wing and 1 leg of marinated mixed chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame.
      $16.00

    Jerk Chicken Dinner

    • 1/2 Dark Jerk Chicken Dinner

      Includes 2 thighs and 2 legs of marinated dark chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread.
      $23.00
    • 1/2 Mixed Jerk Chicken Dinner

      Includes 1 breast, 1 thigh, 1 wing and 1 leg of marinated mixed chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread.
      $25.00
    • 1/2 White Jerk Chicken Dinner

      Includes 2 breast and 2 wings of marinated white chicken with our special jerk ingredients that's slowly grilled over an open flame. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread.
      $27.00
    • Curry Chicken Dinner

      Tender Pieces of Chicken, Seasoned and Marinated With Garlic, Thyme, Scallions, Then Stewed in Jamaican Curry. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00

    Jerk Seafood Dinner

    • Jerk Salmon Dinner

      Our Grilled Jerk Salmon Fillet Is Seasoned With Our Flavorful Jerk Rub, Which Infuses The Salmon With A Rich, Aromatic Flavor. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread. This dish is made to order and will require additional cooking time.
      $26.00
    • Jerk Shrimp Dinner

      6 pieces of succulent marinated shrimp in our signature fiery yet flavorful jerk seasoning with a blend of traditional herbs and spices that brings a taste of Jamaica to your plate. Comes with rice and peas, plantain and your choice of two sides.
      $24.00
    • Jerk Catfish Dinner

      Spicy and Served With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread. This dish is made to order and will require additional cooking time.
      $24.00

    Jerk Tips Dinner

    • Jerk Rib Tip Dinner

      Pork Rib Tips Seasoned And Flavored With Our Jamaican Jerk Rub For A Bold And Spicy Taste. Comes With Rice and Peas, Plantain and Your Choice of Two Sides and bread.
      $24.00
    • Jerk Chicken Tip Dinner

      Dark Portions Of Chicken Cut Into Tips That's Seasoned And Flavored With Our Famous Jerk Rub For A Bold And Spicy Taste.
      $26.00
    • Jerk Turkey Tip Dinner

      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00

    Jerk Speciality Dinner

    • Jerk Ox Tail Dinner

      Ox Tails Stewed in a Brown Sauce With Butter Beans, Carrots, Potatoes, Onions and Assorted Peppers. (Limited Availability)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $38.00
    • Jerk Lamb Chops Dinner

      $48.00

    Sides

    • Candied Yams

      $8.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $8.00
    • Plantains

      $8.00
    • Rice & Peas

      $8.00
    • Greens

      $8.00
    • Corn Bread

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $5.00
    • Cabbage

      $8.00

    Sauce

    • Jerk Sauce

      $2.00+

    Jamaican Drinks

    • Sparkling Green Grapefruit Ting

      $5.50
    • Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Ting

      $5.50
    • Jamaican Ginger Beer Soda

      $5.50
    • Jamaican Grape Soda

      $5.00
    • Jamaican Pineapple Soda

      $5.00
    • Jamaican Kola Champagne Soda

      $5.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy the best BBQ and Jamaican Jerk food in Chicago!

    Location

    17 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602

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