Smokeshow BBQ

Restaurant · Naperville

Smokeshow BBQ

Restaurant · Naperville

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22 E Chicago Ave Suite #115, Naperville, IL 60540

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At Smokeshow, dive into a backyard BBQ paradise with meaty delights, catchy tunes, and a lively vibe that'll make your taste buds dance.  

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"Zade’s Lounge, a new restaurant with live music and karaoke, opened Wednesday in the Chicago suburbs, the Trib reports. It’s the latest spot from Scott Harris Hospitality, the company that cut its teeth with Italian restaurant Mia Francesca in Lakeview. Patrons can expect a menu of punny dishes and drinks like 'Lolla-pie-loo-zas' (pizzas) and We Built This Suburb on Rock and Roll (X by Glenmorangie single malt whiskey, Rabarbaro Zucca amaro, Heering cherry liqueur, orange juice)." - Naomi Waxman

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Keith Reed

Google
The vibe is pretty cool. The southern draw feel is definitely there. The food is descent. I only say this because they say it's like Texas BBQ. Being from Texas I do not agree. The Brisket is tends however I ordered it lean and it still had lots of fat. The ribs had decent flavor they just needed to be smoked/grilled a little more for that fall off the bone tenderness. The sauces were good however the majority of them are spicy. Even the Texas sauce is spicy.(not really a good representation of a Texas BBQ sauce) I did not care for the sausage. They even teach line dancing. Might want to find a better instructor and play more appropriate boot kickin songs while dancing(most of the songs were too fast to properly teach someone the ropes) In case you're wondering, "Yes I can two step." 🤠🤠🤠 Overall the place is fun. I may go back once more with my Wife. 👌🏽🤠

Mark Kukla

Google
Omg this place is amazing. The transformation they did to this restaurant is welcoming and incredible. They have a walk up area to order and sit. Massive 3 sided bar to sit at with TVs all around. They have a stage for live music and dj on the weekends. The front has garages that open to the outside for fresh air dining. Also, has an outdoor patio dining area. Service was amazing and the place is super clean. I had the pork belly brisket and it was the best bbq I’ve ever had, better than Texas! Must try, hard to park in the lot but there is a huge parking garage across the street.

Kay

Google
Went here for the first time over the weekend and I'll say it's OK. The meats & fish were mediocre ( the group had pork belly, burnt ends, catfish and ribs). The fries and Mac n cheese were super delicious though. Their sauces were very hit of miss. The woman who took our order was very soft spoken and so hard to hear over the country music blasting throughout the place. Don't go out your way to go here.

Jackie Ellis

Google
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this new spot. It had a very laid back feel, with good food and drinks. We didn't stay long enough for the karaoke, so I guess we have to come back! I ordered the T-Rex burger.. best decision! Zach our server was awesome and did a great job explaining the menu and making us feel comfortable.

Adam

Google
Smokeshow BBQ is barbeque done right!! After hearing from several people that I need to try this place out, I finally got the chance to go there. I tried the 1/2 pound of sliced brisket and my favorite sauce that I sampled was the "OG Q". The food is excellent, the restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly. This is a welcome addition to Downtown Naperville!

christopher gonzalez

Google
First time checking this place out formally known as zades lounge , my barber always told me how good they were and when I saw they turned into a bbq spot i decided to try it. I decided to go with the triple bypass sandwich which consisted of brisket , pulled pork , spicy sausage and mac&cheese in between two Texas toast. I decided to deconstruct the sandwich to try everything separately and then together , the Mac & cheese was dry and didn't taste fully cooked through. The bbq meats all tasted good , the pulled pork was smokey , the brisket was juicy and the sausage was good as well with a kick. Unfortunately for me my toast wasn't fully toasted , I think the sandwich would do better with a brioche bun. As far as the sauces the best bbq sauces were the Carolina gold and mustard que ,everything else was a little bland. Ultimately for $19 bucks I think the sandwich was worth it I would just like to have some Cole claw on the side to help cut through the fat and or maybe a side of fries to help make it a meal vs Ala cart like most bbq spots. I definitely think there's room for improvement, I could see myself coming back in the future for more pork and brisket. Also customer service was good.

Michael BULLDOG Behles

Google
This place was energetic, upbeat and a total positive Vibe! Live music and staff were top notch. The food was amazing and had some awesome new takes on some classic drinks. Such as the frozen old fashioned! Yummm definitely check this place out!

Vilma Sekona

Google
Great place to hang out with friends and family or business meet. We reserved there a space for a group of 30+ realtor network event 📆👩‍💼🧑‍💼and it was perfect! 🍔Burgers perfectly done, crispy fresh salad, homemade Macncheese and of course a wide selection of cold beer 🍻Add friendly Servers and rolling ponies 🦄🐴and we didn’t wanted to leave the place! 😂Definitely coming back 💯

Sagarika G.

Yelp
Smokehouse BBQ seriously has to be one of the best additions to the Downtown Naperville area! We were walking around the downtown area and came across this absolutely incredible place. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant is SUPERRR spacious! You order up front, get a number card, and wait for your food. Utensils, sauces, to-go boxes are all set up front for you to grab when the food comes! Okay let's talk food which is seriously some of the best I've had in NPV! The smoked brisket sandwich was perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of smokiness and seasonings. The nashville hot chicken sandwich was sooooooooo flavorful! The spice level was perfect, the chicken was incredibly juicy, and it was HUGE! Waffle fries and coleslaw came with both sandwiches and they were super yummmy! Fries were crispy and salty! And there were A LOT of fries, they don't mess around!! The smoked chicken wings were some of the best wings I've had. I didn't even realize that smoked chicken wings was a thing until now!! They were so juicy and smoky and had the most delicious creamy sauce on top! I could not get enough of them!! Also I got a man n cheese on the side, because why not?! And boy, it was such a good decision. It had a peppery kick to it but so creamy and gooey! LOVED IT! I cannot stop talking about this place, literally some of the best food in downtown NPV! We're going to be regulars here!! Definitely go check them out with friends, family, or for date night! They will not disappoint!!!

Laurence P.

Yelp
Ordered from this place for the first time today. I am always looking for good BBQ, so figured I would give it a try. For the most part, food was very good, especially the pastrami and the brisket! Served with Hawaiian Rolls, which is always a plus! Was a bit disappointed though, because I was missing the Mac & cheese and all the bbq sauces (which is what I was really excited to try) in my order... A nice BBQ option in Naperville.

Meg H.

Yelp
Smokeshow brings some big BBQ and country vibes to Downtown Naperville! The restaurant is spacious with tons of seating options and a large bar. The decor is well balanced--an open, modern design concept with southern personalization and flair. I'm a huge fan of the Dolly mural and ever changing flip board that boasts clever phrases & puns..."I like pig butts and I cannot lie." Food was delicious--you walk up to the front cashier to order, are given a number and then choose where you'd like to sit. The meat was tender and we tried out almost every sauce. Don't sleep on the cornbread...that honey butter topper is delish. Service was welcoming and attentive--consistently clearing empty trays, and checking in on our table.

Shannon M.

Yelp
I tried to come here a few times before but was unsuccessful because there was no parking either across the street in the deck or in the immediate lot! But a Monday at lunch seemed to be a calmer time. Well, I should say a "not-busy" time; this place isn't particularly calm vibe-wise! Music that I would describe as "aggressively country" was playing loudly, and there are also lots of signs and lights. The food was very good, and a lot of it for the price. I got the burnt ends and the sweet potatoes with pecans, and it was delicious: the burnt ends still chewy, the sweet potatoes not too sweet. The staff were friendly and helped me move my stuff when I initially sat at a picnic table that clearly needed to be weighed down by people on both sides. Overall, would return for more tasty bbq!

Lou L.

Yelp
We were excited about a new BBQ place, and tried it out opening weekend. Tried to make a reservation and learned it's counter service. (Order at counter and food brought to table. Came out fast for us.) The decor is not overdone. The guys at the counter wore party store ironic cowboy hats, which was a little silly. They have tables large and small, so room to bring a group, and a full bar with some good whiskeys. The music was a good variety of country. Louder than I would usually choose, but I liked the music and was honestly too busy chewing to be conversational, because the food was so good. The menu has choices of meats, sandwiches, and platters, with a bunch of sides and apps to choose from. I was tempted by the fried catfish sandwich, but had to do the Q on first visit. The Quadruple Bypass sammy gave me a chance to try the brisket, pulled pork and hot link sausage all at once... With mac-n-cheese right on the Texas toast. It was outstanding! The brisket and pork were juicy and the sausage had an appropriate bite. They had all the BBQ sauces to choose from, except Alabama-white. There was a pile of meat on the sandwich, almost falling off the plate. I skipped lunch and still struggled to finish it. The fried pickles and cayenne ranch were also delicious. And the coleslaw was good. I prefer creamy slaw, which this wasn't, but it was a good slaw of the not too vinegary sort. The sweet tea was good too, and if you get a soft drink, they have refills. Come for the food. You won't be disappointed. And the service was friendly and quick.

Alex P.

Yelp
I was just thinking the other day that it's really impossible to mess up barbecue. Man was I wrong!!! Some friends said they wanted bbq today and I insisted we try smoke show since we haven't ever eaten there. I was super excited all day thinking about how great this was going to be. Wrong again. I had the first platter on the menu. 2 ribs, 2 choices of meat and a side. I added some other sides too. For my meats I chose burnt ends (obviously) and sliced brisket. We also had the elotes. I don't think in all of my life I have ever had dried over cooked smoked meat. The burnt ends were so over cooked and rock solid. The sauce on them had a literal burnt flavor. The brisket was super dry, the elotes corn was way over cooked as well. It was the common theme. The ribs were just ok. My kids had burgers, nuggets, fries and Mac and cheese. Which again was all sub par. Just because you put food on a metal tray, it doesn't mean its going to be good. The only way I could really describe the food is if you went to an elementary school, or even a prison and it was BBQ day. It's like it was someone's first day using a smoker and had no idea what they were doing. It was that bad. I was really excited because I thought it was going to a great compliment to an already great BBQ spot in Q's. The only reason I didn't give it 1 star was because the inside of the restaurant is nice and open, and it's a cool place to get a drink. But that's about it. Avoid this place for anything other than a drink.

Danielle R.

Yelp
Holy s$*% the mac and cheese is AMAZING I can't recommend it enough. Such a cute place. It's a order and sit down type of place so very casual, they have games you can bring to the table while waiting and the drinks were great too. Highly recommend when in the area

Paige N.

Yelp
What a fun place ! And great change of pace in Naperville having a country themed bar . On Saturdays they have live country music which is so fun ! (But I would check ahead to see what bands are playing to make sure you like their style ). The food was tasty traditional bbq food . Every time you want to order any food or drinks you have to go to the register to order and then they bring the items to you . The service was a bit slow but they're new and it was a busy Saturday so understandable but we ended up having to clear our table ourselves when we first arrived from the previous patrons . Overall I love the theme and idea of this place and it's a fun place to spend a Saturday night . A little Nashville fix in Naperville !

Erick H.

Yelp
I've been looking for another great BBQ place in Naperville ever since Sharko's left. Now we have one that is amazing! They've only been open a week, and have a few tweaks to do before everything is perfect, but here's what we observed. Counter service - go to the counter and order what you want. The guy behind the counter was very helpful. We do wish they had a combo plate, or you could order less than 1/2 a pound of the meats, but no biggie. We ordered Sliced Brisket and Pulled Pork (dry) and a Hot Link. For sides we ordered Mac & Cheese and the Cucumber & Tomato Salad. It was not busy at all, and it seemed to take a bit long to get our food. It was more than half a pound of the meats, and the Mac & Cheese didn't look appetizing because there was a chunk of meat on the top. They did say it was baked, so the cheese was baked on top. It would have been nice to have some freshly melted cheese. But the flavor and the texture was perfect. We loved the Cucumber & Tomato Salad. Just the right amount of tart from the basalmic vinegar. The Brisket was our favorite. thick juicy slices, with just enough smoke to make our mouths water. One of the best briskets I've ever had. Pork was a bit dry, but we did ask it to be dry. Usually when I ask for pork to be dry, it is still juicy, but doesn't have the sauce. We did talk to Jason (the COO) about this, and he said they are tweaking some things, and then brought out some extra sides for us to try. The Fried Green Tomatoes were awesome! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. And their dipping sause was amazing. Pimento Cheese was excellent. It came with just some Ritz Crackers, and was the right consistency for spreading. Excellent appetizer or side dish. Candy Apple Pork Belly Lolipops were amazing! So juicy and tender. Baked Beans were a big hit! Made from scratch, and some of the best I've ever had. We will definitely be back to see how they have upped their game.

Katie D.

Yelp
Wow! I was blown away by this place! Not only was the food spectacular, but the restaurant is gorgeous. With it being new, we had to try it asap! Plus, we love BBQ!! I felt because of the restaurant group they are apart of it had high expectations from me. BBQ is a tough one though. Happy to report, it was a win for me! I went with my family of four and we ordered quite a few meats to sample everything. They had a plethora of BBQ sauces to choose to bring to your table to try! As for sides, we ordered the mac and cheese, beans, and skillet cornbread. Every single one of us shared the same opinion. The music was fun too! It was country with a techno beat. It is family friendly! They do offer kids meals and have these fun horses the littles can ride. Also, I do love a good counter-service restaurant! No servers and order as you walk in! Food was outstanding! Cool place! Counting down the days to come back!

Leah C.

Yelp
great spot with good variety for the vegi (that's me)... it's an order at counter, food delivered to your table type of spot. that said, still a great dining experience that the full service was not missed. we loved the flippy billboard that switched every 5 minutes from menu specials to fun puns. they had some great drink specials - loved my makers mark cocktail. bbq jackfruit, fried green tomatoes, cowboy caviar, hearty salads (omit meat), mac and cheese bites - good options outside of the usual fries for the vegetarian. wished they served up pickles or okra... husband and son loved the ability to mix and match dishes so that they could try a variety of meats, styles, etc. my corn dog loving youngest son thought it was the best foot long corn dog he's ever had.

Emily M.

Yelp
Love this place! The service is outstanding, it took maybe 10 mins to get our food after ordering. I ordered a summertime drank, it was delicious but pretty strong. The dishes were so good, they have a variety of sauces to put with your meats. I didn't feel like I was in Naperville either. The vibe is very southern.

Steve L.

Yelp
This is the kind of place you want to do well. BBQ. Live music. Large bar. Garage windows. And country music if you like that kind of thing. The food is good. Our table shared ribs, brisket, house pickles and the maniac fries. BBQ is good. Ribs had a spicy rub on them and a bit of chew. When I ordered the brisket I was asked if I wanted fatty or lean, which to me is a good sign. Of course I went fatty. The meat was good. I had the OG sauce and it was ok. I should have tried the others. It would be good if they had printed descriptions of the sauces and perhaps what meats go best with each. If this was on the menu I missed it. Service is a little different. You order at counter and they bring food and drinks. There is plenty of seating and a large bar. The mixed drinks have an original flair and there are plenty of draft beers and a deep whiskey list. It's a little pricey but it's downtown Naperville. I will visit again and learn more about the sauces and probably get a platter to sample a better variety.

Cesar A.

Yelp
Not the best experience my family and I had. We are all about supporting local restaurants as we are relatively new to Naperville however this restaurant failed to meet our expectations. The food was very bland and pricey. I question whether this was even smoked. Majority of the brisket received was fat. Not worth the price for the portions. Tons of options available in the area. Mediocre will not fly in Naperville.

J M.

Yelp
It is a shame that this place closed!! Liked it when I went in the food was on the higher scale of pricing, and the portions are not adequate for what you pay, but I did enjoy the food and I am sad to see it go I did not even get to take other people I wanted to go with

Katie C.

Yelp
As soon as I walked into Smoke Show you could feel the great energy in the air. I'll start with the vibe overall. It was light, friendly, and energetic. The live country music was absolutely fantastic throughout which really perfects the atmosphere. This is definitely a family friendly restaurant but also turns into a country music bar at night where you can go and listen to great music. The staff were really personable. We're very attentive if drinks were almost empty and plates needing to be cleared. I loved the outfits for the bartenders too . Super cute! Now, I'm a big whiskey fan so the assortment of various whiskey cocktails was a real treat. The drink I ordered was called 'Drunk on the plane' because it sounded the best and I also could relate to the name- so refreshing and good! I could have drank several but stopped at 3. The cutlery was even impressive. I loved the little details like the plates that imitated paper plates but were of great quality. The food was great as well. I ordered the cowboy caviar (something I saw on tik tok and was delighted to find on the menu), scooters maniac fries, and the beef brisket. Everything ... was ... so .. good. The brisket was unbelievable! This place is a must try if your in from the area.

Dan J.

Yelp
Tried out Smokeshow BBQ tonight for dinner 1 week after the opening. Was good BBQ and my kids loved it. They converted Zades into a counter service setup where you order at the bar and then grab a table. Food is delivered to your table and you pickup drinks at the bar. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Food was good overall. Nice sized portions for the price. Kids meals comes with 2 sliders. My kids had pulled pork sliders and the burger sliders. Rave reviews on both of them. The kids meal came with a drink and fries. I had a smoked pastrami sandwich which was delicious. Pastrami was nice and tender with a ton of flavor. Came with waffle fries which I enjoy. Note, the menu says "fries" but they are waffle fries which I was happy with. They have 4 or 5 different bbq sauces that you grab from a self service station along with plates, silverware, etc. Also ordered the baked beans which my daughter loved although I was not a huge fan. They are made with large kidney beans and I'm used to baked beans with smaller pinto and navy beans. Portion was pretty good size. 19 draft beer options ranging from local craft beer (I had Noon Whistle Gummylicious) to macro brews and cider. Overall would recommend it for casual food and drinks. They also have a lot of TVs so would be good to watch a game here. Definitely family friendly and very welcoming to kids. I think summer will be even better when the outdoor section is open.

Lauren C.

Yelp
Excellent BBQ and fun atmosphere! The platter plate is great to try three meats. We did the ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket. The ribs had a great seasoning. The others were served dry (no sauce). All the meat was super tender. Their BBQ sauces were delicious too! Side of Mac & cheese was yummy. Lots of high top tables, a few large picnic-like tables and large bar for seating. Live music on a Saturday afternoon and plenty of tv's. We'll definitely be back!

Brent B.

Yelp
I decided to give smoke show a try for my wife's birthday tonight. I did carry out as it was a rainy and dreary kind of evening. I thought we'd give the catfish Po boy with fries and the jackfruit barbecue sandwich with sweet potatoes a try. I was really excited to get the jackfruit as it's not commonly found around here. It was unfortunately a disappointment. I don't know what kind of jackfruit that was but it tasted nothing like any jackfruit I've ever had in the past. I don't know if it was undercooked or not shredded or what but it was slimy and after a bite or two we just tossed it. My wife acquainted the jackfruit to slimy, soft apples. I hope they consider a different kind of jackfruit and keep it on the menu because it's a great option for non meat eaters. If you guys want some examples of good jackfruit, feel free to reach out. We make it at home all the time. The catfish was okay and the bread on it was great, but it was really fishy. I think it was a tad undercooked. The fries, sweet potatoes, and coleslaw that came with the meal we're all great! I would eat those waffle fries all day. I may give this place a try in the future if they change up their jackfruit but I can't recommend it to anyone at this point. I hope this place does well as I love live music, but they have some room for improvement.

Alex J.

Yelp
This place was a literal dream in every way. Great Texas bbq (KC expat), good beer, good drinks etc. EXCEPT. Except 1 thing. Guys, dude, bros, I don't want to go to the register every time I need a beer. At least allow us to get beer at the bar.

Liz M.

Yelp
We went to Smokeshow about 2 weeks into their opening and we really enjoyed it. We had a large group of kids and adults and they were very accomodating and friendly. It was easy to order and our food came out quickly. The staff also checked in with us regularly. We ordered the wings, pulled pork sandwiches and platters, baked beans, waffle fries, fried green tomatoes, skillet cornbread, kid's sliders and mac and cheese. The only item that was so-so, was the cornbread. The mac and cheese and baked beans were some of the best we've ever had and the meats were very tender and juicy. Portions are large and there are a variety of sauces to add to the meats. I'm thrilled that Naperville added another barbeque spot and one that is sure to impress. Smokeshow is fun, upbeat, great for watching games/having drinks and also kid-friendly. We will be back!

Courtney J.

Yelp
We love BBQ. Maybe we have even planned vacations around BBQ joints. We also love to cook and dabble in our own smoked BBQ...so I feel it's pretty safe to say we can speak with a small amount of authority. Smokeshow absolutely impressed! The bark on the corned beef, the smoke ring on the pork the bite of the pickles all spot on. We tried a few items and all were delicious. The melt in your mouth sweet potatoes....I could go on. The service, the service stellar and lastly you felt like you were eating at your best friends house. Go here and go here now!

Joe R.

Yelp
The food here was phenomenal! I had the wings with the white BBQ sauce and they were delicious. The side of Mac & cheese is also some of the best I've had. Only downside was it's a rather expensive place, but don't let that deter you from giving it a try!

Gregory C.

Yelp
Good portion of the pulled pork. Tasty too! I did the carry out and it was easy. I'll be back.

Pamela O.

Yelp
Ambiance was good, service was good, but food was not good. Ribs were so tough I couldn't eat them and pulled pork lacked flavor.

Julie K.

Yelp
The newest restaurant in downtown Naperville - I think this weekend is its first! The former Zade's Lounge has been remodeled and looks great. Casual feel - lots of TVs, a central bar, and some seating on risers. The music is LOUD. WE HAD TO TALK LIKE THIS. The speakers are all in the back left corner of the dining room, so if you don't want to be blasted by music sit closer to the door. My husband ordered the catfish sandwich, I had the pulled pork. Each came with the most amazing pickle ever served in downtown Naperville. He said the catfish sandwich was 'good' - tasty, but nothing special. The pulled pork was really good. It came with a chunky coleslaw and amazing pickle slices on it. The meat was cold. There is a variety of BBQ sauces - we tried the OGQ, Carolina, and Sweet & Smokey. There were a couple more we didn't try. Very flavorful, you'll find one you like. The servers were helpful when asked. I think it's a fine addition to downtown, give it a try!

Quentin P.

Yelp
Honestly super mid and kind of disappointing. Came in on a Friday night and ordered 3 things: 1/2 lb brisket (fatty), 1/2 lb burnt ends, and the skillet corn bread. The brisket: I asked for fatty and it looked like the cuts of brisket had been sitting out all day - sad smoke ring, dryer than Arizona, but flavor was decent. Needed to drown the brisket in BBQ sauce to enjoy it. Their sauces were solid for BBQ, wish the hot one had a little more kick tho. The burnt ends: honestly enjoyable! They had great flavor, the sauce on these was better than the BBQ sauces they offered, however it was also pretty dry. The corn bread: super super good 10/10 would recommend and was the star of the show. Extremely moist and the honey butter went amazing with it! Would have rather gone to Q BBQ but will try this place one more time before crossing it off my list, perhaps I just had a bad experience!

Laura M.

Yelp
Great atosmosphere... fun, lively, upbeat. Cocktails were amazing. Our server Jake was always coming around taking care of us. We will definitely be back... food was tasty. Good live music

Jeff M.

Yelp
Great food. The meat is tender and rich in smoke flavor. Go for the smoke pastrami. Brisket is fabulous. I'll be back.

Mike F.

Yelp
No stars. Worst barbecue I have ever had. We ordered the ribs, brisket and pastrami. Very little meat on the ribs and they are supposed to be spare ribs. Baby back ribs have more meat. The brisket was tender. The pastrami was fatty. The food had no smoke flavor or seasoning. The sauces were tasteless. That is part of what makes good barbecue. We had to use a Famous competitors. The pickles were too strong. They had the strongest flavor of all we ordered. We spent over $60 for a very unsatisfying meal. We are never going back.

Ken A.

Yelp
Stopped in for lunch today with my family. Got the small platter and really enjoyed it. Ribs were tender and the brisket and pork belly were perfect. My wife loved the pastrami and my son enjoyed his nashville hot chicken sandwich. Got to play some foosball with my son too. Great place, we'll be back.

Alex W.

Yelp
This is the most bland BBQ I've ever eaten! I ordered the brisket (lean) sandwich platter, my wife and daughter ordered the pulled pork sandwich platters. Both the meats were dry (you have to pay attention to lean brisket to keep it moist) and not seasoned, or seasoned extremely lightly; the flavor of the pickles on the sandwich was way stronger than the meats. The binoche bun was also greasy. We chose the Texas Q, OG, and Carolina BBQ sauces for our sandwiches. All the sauces were watery and we honestly couldn't tell the difference between any of them (the Carolina sauce had a slightly stronger vinegar taste than the others). We also ordered the mac and cheese, and the skillet cornbread with honey butter. The mac and cheese was also bland, in a runny white sauce with a glob of cheese in the middle of it. The skillet cornbread with honey butter, again, was bland with the texture of a wet sponge. After spending over $70 for 3 people, we walked out leaving about 2/3 of our food uneaten. Truly disappointing.

Michael M.

Yelp
Mediocre. Tiny portion of coleslaw side. Large portion of waffle fries. Boneless rib sandwich was satisfactory. Texas toast was under toasted and cold. Pickled veggies were boring. Paper liner on serving tray kept shredding under the knife and getting mixed into the food. PEPSI pour!!! BIG screen TV! Will try again but would order something else.

Katie D.

Yelp
Best BBQ joint in the Plainfield Naperville area. The coffee crusted pork belly is a dream. Everything was juicy and fall off the bone. All the sauces are yummy. Best Reuben I've ever had. We ordered Door Dash and everything was packaged well. My only thing was I wish there were more Hawaiian rolls included with the pulled pork so you could make lil sammies.

Joe 1.

Yelp
Great food and service. Fun place to be. Love the atmosphere! We will definitely return. We had the Beef Brisket and Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - both were delicious.

Jose L.

Yelp
Had a great time learning line dancing while there for the ALMAS event. I ended up staying and had a great dancing with great music, good service, and a great atmosphere. Looking forward to going back to learn some more line dancing and have a great time.

Mark R.

Yelp
Great smoked pork bbq sandwich-my wife had a great salad )since she's not a bbq fan. They also have live music every Saturday starting at 2pm

Steven G.

Yelp
I ordered the ribs. Thought they were tough and not a lot of meat on the bones. Sweet potatoes were not fully cooked, still hard. Overall a pass next time I'm in town.

John B.

Yelp
Hardly worth one star. This is not bbq at all. Ordered the brisket pastrami and corn bread. Corn bread was awesome!! First the brisket - zero smoke flavor and a ton of fat. More like Sunday pot roast / brisket- although the meat was tender. The pastrami was corned beef passed off as pastrami- good corned beef tender but clearly not pastrami. Please do better next time !the town needs a legitimate bbq place.