Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ   

Although it should be noted that Lucille's only displays authentic southern American folk art in its restaurants, it suffers from that faux-bayou atmosphere that the House of Blues employs. Still, this small chain more than makes up for its artificial ambiance with its magnificent barbeque selection. There's constant activity in the kitchen as cuts like ribs, roasts, tri-tip, chops and turkey are smoked round the clock in hickory-fueled ovens anywhere from three to twelve hours at a time (which accounts for the meat's trademark pink color). Weekday dining ensures you a table within minutes of entering the door, but weekend dining is a little more difficult, as Lucille's doesn't take reservations -- an hour-long wait for a table isn't unusual. But while you're waiting for your seat, take solace in the fact that the restaurant has amazing nightlife including live blues music and a top-shelf bar. The wait is sure to work up your appetite for the house specialty: the baby back ribs slathered in the kitchen's top secret hickory sauce.