Continuing a Strong Heritage of Food Service in Chicago since 1956.
“Let’s Make It Better.” – Jerry Sharko
WHY BBQ?
“For several years before opening, I traveled the South and Midwest taking in and experiencing the many styles, techniques, and flavors of BBQ. What I learned in the process of meeting some world class pit masters, owners, and equipment manufacturers is that BBQ has a strong history of bringing family, friends and new acquaintances together. It’s an equalizer across many social classes, and it’s a type of food when done right makes you walk away feeling good.” We were excited with the launch of Sharko’s BBQ in 2013 as we were when we took 1st prize for Best Sauce at Naperville’s First Rib Fest on Rotary Hill.
__Brian Sharko
“For several years before opening, I traveled the South and Midwest taking in and experiencing the many styles, techniques, and flavors of BBQ. What I learned in the process of meeting some world class pit masters, owners, and equipment manufacturers is that BBQ has a strong history of bringing family, friends and new acquaintances together. It’s an equalizer across many social classes, and it’s a type of food when done right makes you walk away feeling good.” We were excited with the launch of Sharko’s BBQ in 2013 as we were when we took 1st prize for Best Sauce at Naperville’s First Rib Fest on Rotary Hill.
__Brian Sharko
This isn't our first rodeo, nor will it be our last. Every family has a story and ours just happens to evolve around food. Since the 1930s the Sharko name has been synonymous with food both in Chicago and the Western Suburbs. It started with the opening of a family butcher shop by Grandpa George Sharko. The Sharko sons Jerry and George in the 1950’s went on branding the Sharko name selling spices, extracts, and small wares through catalog sales. It lead into what they soon realized was an opportunity to start a restaurant in Chicago. Like everything else they poured their savings and heart into opening Sharko’s on 63rd St in January of 1956. It was successful from the very 1st day which lead into 2 more additions and the start of a traditional family style menu. With the involvement of two other brothers Don and Greg along with Ron, son of Jerry Sharko, four other restaurants\ banquet halls and a catering
company serving corporate food service developed. Greg eventually went on to start Sharko’s Catering in Scottsdale, Arizona which is still
thriving.
Our Inspiration and Guiding Principles:
Our focus launching and growing Sharko’s BBQ falls on 4 guiding
principles;
“Feel Good” about the atmosphere
“Feel Good” about the service
“Feel Good” about the food
“Feel Good” about the value
The Sharko History of Restaurants:
Sharko’s
West Chicago, 63rd St
Sharko’s
East Chicago, 79th St
Sharko’s
Villa Park, Roosevelt Rd
Jerry Sharko’s
Lisle, Ogden Ave
Sharko’s
Lombard, Roosevelt Road
Sharko’s Catering Arizona (current)
company serving corporate food service developed. Greg eventually went on to start Sharko’s Catering in Scottsdale, Arizona which is still
thriving.
Our Inspiration and Guiding Principles:
Our focus launching and growing Sharko’s BBQ falls on 4 guiding
principles;
“Feel Good” about the atmosphere
“Feel Good” about the service
“Feel Good” about the food
“Feel Good” about the value
The Sharko History of Restaurants:
Sharko’s
West Chicago, 63rd St
Sharko’s
East Chicago, 79th St
Sharko’s
Villa Park, Roosevelt Rd
Jerry Sharko’s
Lisle, Ogden Ave
Sharko’s
Lombard, Roosevelt Road
Sharko’s Catering Arizona (current)