Lillie's Q

Alcohol: Full Bar

There’s nothing pretentious about this downtown Brea offshoot of the popular Chicago-based barbecue joint. The bright interior, light-wood tables, and the hand-washing station conveniently tucked into the back corner of the eatery help set the stage for some downhome cookin’. Chef Cody Havener oversees executive chef Charlie McKenna’s brand of ’cue, which has an influence that is primarily...

Chef Charlie McKenna (formerly the sous chef at Tru and Avenues) opened Lillie’s Q restaurant in July 2010 specializing in award-winning competition BBQ, Southern favorites and sides in Bucktown as a homage to his family’s deep cooking roots. McKenna has competed on the competition BBQ circuit with his father and friends the last 10 years, and the team won the prestigious Memphis In May BBQ...