Great food and service! Always try to get something different each time we go and their "magic dust " is amazing on everything that they have! And fresh pork rinds are incredible! read more

I am a visitor from a few hours away and I tried this place at the recommendation of others. The service felt not great. I barely saw the guy at all besides him taking my order, bringing the food, and bringing the check. It was unfortunate because the tables around me had a waitress that was constantly checking on her tables and taking care of her people with drove the point home my experience is not the same. The food: I saw a lot of awards and stuff for the food so I was actually hyped to try it to make up for the service. It was NOT award winning. Pulled pork is dry as a bone, the award winning ribs are dry and overcooked and tough. The baked beans were the only food on my plate that was hot when they brought it out. The Mac and cheese had discolored from sitting on the pass I'd imagine. Needless to say I won't visit again. Murphysboro is supposed to be known for BBQ and this was not the experience I thought it was gonna have. On positive notes, sweet tea was good, the sauces on the table are good, the seasoning they offer on the table was good. Old timey bar atmosphere which was cool. read more

I Stopped into 17th Street BBQ because I saw a list that had them with some of the best wings in America. I got here when they opened on a Friday and it was completely dead. I think only 1 other person came in during my 45 mins there which made me a little nervous. The place is what one expects from a BBQ place, kind of shabby-chic. Fun decor, old building and a courtyard with picnic tables. I sat at the bar that was largely stocked and had 5 beers on tap. I got a local Vienna Lager from Scotch Brewing and a blonde ale from another local brewery. Both solid. Bartender was really friendly and told me a lot about the local beer and music scene. Anyway, I ordered the wings, bbq beans and banana pudding. The wings were coated in a sweet bbq sauce that was delicious. The wings weren't as crisp as I would like but still good. The beans were solid but not really memorable. The banana pudding was really good. Too many places now make banana pudding with like 75 percent whipped cream. This was like 90 percent banana and banana pudding. Perfect. Cool people, cool atmosphere, and good food. read more

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The food was so good! They have a rub called Magic Dust, so so good!! You can buy it there or online, do it!! Their potato salad was so good!! Real good!! Great place to go go go! Only drawback would be that I wanted to buy a tshirt and they were out of them but wouldn't take them off the wall to make a sale. read more

I always get the pork bbq sandwich with Apple City Red sauce and coleslaw. Really like the vinegar slaw on occasion. I almost always call it in and pick it up at drive through and they always get it right. read more

The Barbecue is outstanding Nice variety on Menu including smoked chicken and turkey Barbecue pork and beef Brisket sandwiches hit the spot when you hungry for delicious barbecue. read more

My family has been ordering from here for years. We used to get it every year for Father's Day. We stopped doing that five years ago because the quality and consistency had gone way down. My dad passed away three years ago today so we decided to order it in his honor. Big mistake. The ribs and the pulled pork were way over cooked almost to the point of being inedible. I will say the cheesy potatoes were good. I wouldn't recommend to anyone let alone someone expecting award winning bbq. Sad face read more

Stopped here on a road trip from STL and was blown away--the baked potato was hands down the best I've ever had! My dad and I sat at the bar, and the service couldn't have been better. The whole place had such a chill and welcoming vibe, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our meal. We even picked up some of their "magic dust" seasoning to take home--can't wait to use it! Definitely worth a stop! read more

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When I found 17th Street, I quit BBQing and left it to the experts. Best ribs I've had.

I would leave a zero if I could. The Legend, Mr. Mills, would be so disappointed as was I by the quality of the food I was served. I ordered the championship combo and added a pork steak and half chicken so I'd get a shot at every meat on the menu. I also got collard greens and green beans as my sides. The platter at a glance looked fine but the first thing I noticed was the odd color of the collard greens. I tried those first and I've never spit anything out at a restaurant before but these went right into a napkin. They were sickly sweet and just tasted off. Gross. The ribs and chicken were obviously yesterdays leftovers reheated. The pulled pork had fat and gristle throughout. I had to use a steak knife to cut the pork steak. In St. Louis we use a fork on our tender pork steaks. The brisket had little flavor but was tender and moist. The only thing truly edible on the entire tray was the sausage. It was actually good. I will say the service while slow was friendly. I payed my bill and left knowing I'll never go back and feeling bad because I know Mr. Mills would never let things be this way were he alive. read more

17th Street Barbecue - The championship combo with collards and beans plus a pork steak and Half Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

Stopped in for lunch while passing through. The location is a ways from the interstate, and well worth the trek! The placed is filled with bbq memorabilia on the walls, and the wonderful wood decor makes for a comfortable and charming atmosphere. Recommend sitting in the back room at a booth if available rather than the bar area. It's a little quieter back there. There's also outdoor seating. Our server, Kaden, was excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable about the food and its history. The food was absolutely amazing. The ribs were tender, smoky and flavorful. The pulled pork was moist, lightly seasoned, and a little tangy. The brisket was well seasoned and tender. The wings were moist, tender and tasty! The sides were equally outstanding. The collards were chock full of flavor and delicious. Some of the best I've ever had. The vinegar coleslaw was unique and wonderful. I could drink the coleslaw dressing like a cocktail, and I kind of did. The baked beans were sweet and tangy, also delicious. The sauces were a great complement to the meats. Highly recommend. Worth the trip. read more

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Oh my gosh, this is absolutely some of the best barbecue sauce on earth! The barbecue is handsdown some of the best I've ever had. Thank you guys keep up the great work! read more

My family and I were touring around southern Illinois when we decided to try the 17th Street Barbecue. All three of us got a chopped pork sandwich; it was among the top 3 I've ever had in my life. The pork was very smokey and tender. The buns were toasted and the sauces were amazing. We had fun trying them all. Our server was extremely friendly. She asked us about our travels and shared about herself as well. I might be getting some details wrong here, but the restaurant is housed in a building that was a bar in the early 1900s. There is a giant ornate wooden bar with stools at the front. There are several small tables throughout. It's cozy but there is still plenty of room. We will go back as soon as we get a chance! read more

Maybe I've been spoiled with good BBQ in the South, but I'm not much of a fan of this beloved barbecue joint. The building was easy to find from the signage. The interior was clean and what you would expect. The staff was warm and accommodating. I had really high hopes that the food would match. It's much drier than you would expect. The brisket was flavorful from the rub but broke in shards. Maybe that is the style here but it wasn't very nice. The pork was far beyond needing to be changed out in whatever is used for storage because of the dryness. Worst of all, I've never known pulled pork to be unseasoned. The sauces were okay. The fries were delicious and piping hot. The coleslaw could have been amazing but had bell peppers thrown in for some reason. Maybe I was wrong for visiting on a Monday, but with this many awards, I would expect to be knocked off my feet any time. read more

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I had seen for many years on Thrillist that this was one of the BBQ joints in America that you had to try. Expectations were high and they nailed it! When I walked in, the hostess immediately took me to a board that asked, "Where I was from?" Of course, I had to say Roll Tide and tell them I came all the way from Alabama to try their BBQ. Then proceeded to tell them I just drove two hours from Kentucky. There is also a book that you can write in about your experience and the hostess said the staff reads it in the afternoon when they are slow to build morale. First things first....I was afraid with this being Illinois my sweet tea would be the Yankee variety, but it was actually really good sweet tea. I asked my server if this was the only time I ever ate here, what should I eat? He really recommended the wings. It's not my usual go to at a BBQ joint, but he persuaded me when he told me the ribs were from yesterday and ribs are better later in the afternoon. The magazine, Food and Wine, ranked the wings among their top ten in America. They might be right. The wings were smoked then grilled, but what was the most impressive aspect of them was the consistency. There wasn't one side that was chewy and the other side rock hard. It was the same consistent taste throughout and the spicy buffalo sauce didn't overpower the wings. And if you truly want to make them magical, add that magic dust they have on the table. It really elevated the wings to another level. Everything is a la carte here so I ordered a 1/4 pound of pork and brisket with a side of potato salad and beans. The brisket was better than the pork as it was moist and flavorful. The pork was chipped but it was a little dry, but still good. The potato salad was the baked potato type with the magic dust on top. The beans were amazing! They were really sweet and I would rate them among the best I've ever had. There are four sauces - original, a little kick, red, and hog wash. The original was a very mild sauce that I think might have been more of a mustard base and the Little Kick was the spicy version. The Hog Wash was a flavorful North Carolina style vinegar that went well with the pork. My favorite sauce out of them was the Red. It seemed to be a mix of ketchup and vinegar but it had apples as an ingredient. Definitely the more unique sauce out of the group. 17th Street was definitely about the experience. The BBQ was fantastic, especially the wings, beans and brisket. It was worth the two hour drive I made. read more

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Updated Review: Great bbq, friendly service, plenty of room, bar, outdoor dining. Much better than when I came a couple of years ago. Maybe back then they just had an off day (or maybe I did?). A must try southern Illinois pillar. read more

Best bbq you'll ever find in beautiful Southern Illinois! Try the fried pickles; you won't be disappointed. Service with a smile and fun bar-like ambiance with tables. read more

Food is absolute garbage. Ribs are terrible and dry. Service is awful. Wait over an hour for food no refills no silverware out of everything. I would rather eat dog food than eat at this place! Servers don't bring you refills you have to wait for the bartender to bring you refills. Makes zero sense. This place has obviously taken a nose dive since Mike Mills died. Whomever has taken over clearly thinks business can continue without quality food and good service. Guess this is why the health department keeps shutting them down too. They even charge for tap water! read more

This is a solid bbq place! Staff was friendly. The place was packed after the Xmas tree lighting ceremony. They have a for pit by the outside seating going that smells like the smoke they flavor their food with. My daughter ordered wings which were AMAZING! Plenty of meat on them. Rich, smoky flavor. Just delicious! I ordered the nachos with pulled chicken. They weren't terrible. Chicken was cut and not pulled, but as far as bbq nachos go, I've had better. They were out of flatware so i was offered the smallest plasticware which was just hard to with. I had the 17th St beer on tap. I enjoyed it. Could have been a little more carbonated, but it still went down smooth. I had to wipe the sauces down myself as they were really sticky. I'm still a bit over cautious with the whole Covid19 thing and feel little things like wiping down the things people touch in between guests is important. But hey.. that's just me :/ I love the atmosphere. The smell is delightful. I hope to come back and try the brisket next time (they were out this night). Although someone who told me about the place thought the process were high, i felt they were pretty on par with all the bbq places I've been to. So go enjoy! This place is yum. read more

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Always great service and food! Love the signature potato and the bread pudding. 5/5 always love going there.

My son and I went there for my birthday. I ordered the beef brisket. I paid thirty dollars for 4 slices of brisket. They were dry had hardly any pink ring and literally no bark. My side dishes were not even worth mentioning. My son had steak, he said it was okay. That is not what you want to hear when you go to a place known for BBQ. I will definitely not be going back. read more

Place is incredible! Highly recommend. If not in the area, then plan a trip! Great food! Great people! The potato salad was the best I've had. The beans and brisket was very good. I'll be back many more times! read more

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Seated quickly. Originally wanted to go to Italian place, but packed with 45-min wait, so I came to the FN featured BBQ place to be. Waitress was MIA for while, then showed up and attended a group that arrived later. The three bartenders/greeters did not give her the correct tip to go to the correct table first, even though I sat square across from them 25 feet stay. Should have sat at the bar to avoid the lack of training. Hard wood abounds in this cozy eatery. Summer time patio seating flanks the main room. Love the huge antique ventilation duct along the bar area. Having already had pulled pork earlier in the day, the need for more squeal was not high, but their pork steak sounded like a good alternative. I did t trust the salad to be fully crafted so pig it is! Surprise surprise, the salad was not machine chopped iceberg, rather fresh young spring mix. Pre-shredded mixed cheese topping and seasoned croutons, and redundant packages of saltines. The pork steak came with their very nice original sauce, BTW all of their sauces were great with varying levels of vinegar. The "little kick"is just that. Doneness was on the high end of medium, temp was on the low end of warm. Bread pudding was very nice and warm, then add the equally warm praline glaze on it. The serving could easily satisfy the tasting of several sweet teeth. Both the steak and pudding were dense, and flavor all the way through to the center. Would I return? I'd still try the Italian place in the super cozy corner location about five blocks away. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Bread Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

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The service was amazing. The food was delicious! A great historic place to visit if you are in Illinois or driving through. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Bread Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

My son goes to school in Carbondale and on a recent visit, he suggested we head over to Murphysboro to this restaurant since he had heard good things about it. WOW! Whatever he heard, it did not do justice to how good the 17th Street BBQ is! We started with an order of chicken wings that were initially smoked, then grilled and finished with a hot sauce. No wonder they received an award from Food and Wine Magazine. I love my wings and these were among the best I've ever had. My son had a pulled pork sandwich for dinner that he said was nice and smoky. I had a half rack of baby back ribs that had a great dry rub (I bought a bottle after dinner to take home) that had a nice outer chew and delicious, moist smoky meat. Sides were great mac and cheese and yummy pit beans. As if the great good wasn't enough, the background music track was about as good as I can remember at any restaurant I have ever been in. But then I'm a baby boomer who lived on the Allman Brothers, Clapton, the Dead, etc. So if you like that sort of thing, you, like me, will be in music heaven. Honestly this is among the best BBQ places I've been to and I can't wait to go back to Carbondale to visit my son just to head back to 17th Street - oh yeah, I guess I'll be happy to see my son, too :-) read more

Brisket and Mac and Cheese were served cold. Coleslaw was supposed to be Vinegar based but was just coleslaw that tasted like dirty veggie water. Brisket and the Mac and Cheese was tasty, ordered Brisket without the rub dusting and still tasted fine, just couldn't get over it being cold. Was there almost 45 minutes before getting served. Waited close to 3-4 minutes before even being greeted/seated in with only one table being occupied and it was a customer who told me to sit anywhere. I was there probably 10 minutes before even getting my sweet tea ordered and longer to get it served. Server (Madison) wasn't pleasant at all. Didn't say hello or ask what I'd like to drink, merely asking, do you want a drink and much later are you ready to order, very bluntly? I introduced myself and asked her name and from there on she was very difficult to deal with. I asked for the Brisket plate, sliced, no dusting with the sides. She retorted with, do you want the sandwich tray and I explained a second time my order along with her asking the size of the serving (1/4 LB) she explained it all comes on a tray and the sides weren't included as if this is what I understood, but thought she'd figure out I already accounted for sides being ala cart, my order was what it was. Then asking for desert in what I thought was clear, I'd be upset if I didn't get a desert with my meal, walking away she somehow took my comment as if I thought the desert was included with the meal which was not the case, she asked Allison to take over for her at my table and continued the poor service, serving me excuses and unsweet tea. When asked to replace it, took close to 7 minutes to get another tea. I know I was there for over an hour, only to get possibly the worst service and order accuracy I've experienced anywhere in the US. I asked Allison to speak with the "manager" and he was unconcerned about any of my complaints after waiting for him for over ten minutes and having to ask twice to see him. Ended up just asked for my bill and to take off the cost of the Coleslaw, honestly, should have just walked out on the entire bill or after getting served without eating any of it. Piss Poor service all around. I will return and give them a second chance but will record the interaction. read more

We all know about their BBQ. It's delicious. Famously delicious. We so t need to say much about that other than its famous, it's been delicious for 40 years and it's still delicious. But....have y'all heard of their wings? Probably not. OMG! These are some the best wings I've ever had. Easily the best wings in Southern Illinois and easily the best wings in a 100 mile radius. Tender and crispy at the same time. Spicy with a tad bit of smoky flavor. But not too spicy. And definitely not too smoky. Thats rare. Most places with smoky windgs overdue it and all you taste is the smoke. Not here. Just a flavor explosion in your mouth that hits all the right notes and leaves you wanting to sing that chorus over and over! What the chorus? It's their ranch! Absolutely delicious home made ranch. That's the key. These wings are outstanding on their own but paired with this home made ranch, these are an item worth driving 60 minutes for. Each way. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Best wings in a 100 mile radius! - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

If you haven't had the potato skins, please do! They are proof of God's love good!! Hamburger and fries were perfect! The staff is the nicest I've seen! Love the ambiance too, my kind of music read more

I had the absolute worst dining experience at 17th Street bbq Murphysboro location. Food was just meh, and service was rude, condescending with an undertone of racism. Would not recommend.. 0 out of 10. The manager couldn't have cared less regarding our bad dining experience and actually said as such out loud. Too bad they left such a bad impression as my college student and his friends will definitely spread the word to the entire SIU community to avoid this place. Especially if you're a person of color, steer clear read more

It was a world-class barbecue, as always, and the service was more than fantastic. They were so friendly and welcoming and really went above and beyond, in our opinion. We had a large group with small children, and they really worked hard to make it a great experience for us. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I absolutely love the history of this place. read more

I'm a southern Illinois native, and I just don't understand why this place gets such rave reviews. The first time I ate there I thought it was okay, but way overrated. But we gave it a second chance, and just ate there again last week. My opinion is the same- I think this BBQ is overrated. And it's not just the BBQ, but the sides are also just not very good. We even ordered extra sides to try a variety, but nothing we got was good. The manager was friendly and attentive. BBQ varies greatly by region, and BBQ in Texas is very different from BBQ in North Carolina, and so forth. Often people will reject BBQ because it is different from the BBQ they are accustomed to. This is not the situation here. I have had excellent BBQ in many different regions of the U.S. The problem with 17th street isn't that it is different from what I expected, it just wasn't very good. Being from this area I REALLY wanted to like this BBQ, but it just isn't anything special. At all. Sorry. read more

Great service great food Yummmy . This place lives up to the hype. I've never had a Reuben at a bbq joint and this was really delicious. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

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This is a Southern Illinois classic spot for BBQ. This is the pride and joy in this part of the country. Mike Mill's is a legend!! The ribs is my go to protein. We stopped by during COVID and the place was deserted. What a shame. We ate out side at a picnic table. This place is usually packed. I guess call in orders to go. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

Amazing food, definitely some of the best barbecue I've had. The service is also outstanding, and the staff truly make you feel welcome and treat you like family. read more

It wasn't great. Maybe we all ordered the wrong stuff. We won't go back. But is t wasn't gross or anything. DO NOT get the greens, I have no idea what was in them but it was not something that should be in greens. read more

Great COVID safety measures for this area!!! I'm from Chicago and things are crazy enforced where we're from, so it was refreshing to see the limited capacity and ALL staff wearing masks. Our server was incredibly accommodating... my two girls asked for coloring pages and creative, which they didn't have, but she came back with paper and pens, then returned with colored pencils and she printed out coloring pages of pigs! So sweet! Ok, now for the food. Kids had chicken strips and Mac and cheese. Hubs ordered a full rack of ribs, and I got a pulled chicken sandwich and side of Mac and cheese. The chicken strips were perfectly battered and fried... nice and juicy with a great crunch! Hubs liked his ribs and the kids eventually helped him finish! My pulled chicken sandwich was delish, and my favorite sauce in the table was the Red one. Sooo tasty. I'll keep this in my bookmarks so we can return the next time we're in the area! read more

Went for lunch and sat with Gage who was friendly and made great recommendations. Highly recommend Amy's margarita read more

Mike would be rolling over in his grave!! The brisket was dry and cold as if it was left out over night then plated. Pulled pork was cold and dry, the only flavor was from their signature seasoning dusted over the top. Ribs were fair and luke warm. The beans were the star of the show. I was there at 11:00am when they opened. I wonder if I got yesterday's leftovers. read more

17th Street Barbecue - Cold dry brisket, cold dry pork, luke warm ribs and great beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

Made a pilgrimage to 17th street on my quest to 500 bbq shacks. Only regret is never made it before Mr Mills passed away. If you are a bbq guy just one of those places you should have on your bucket list. Loved the town and the atmosphere of 17 th street. Service was friendly and great. Got the ribs , 1/2 Chicken,Brisket, and chopped pork.& beans. Food looked great and pricing was good. I am personally partial to St Louis Spare Ribs but you should not expect those at 17 th St Mike Mills apple city bbq team pioneered baby backs on the competitive bbq circuit. And that is what 17th serves. They are very good ribs but as a personal bias would have loved to have St Louis cut, chicken was excellent , pulled pork was tops of 4 tried that week.brisket while not Texas style was also very good. Would go back if in the area but if you have never been a must stop. Tell ''em Big E bb sent you. Here's to the pursuit of great bbq! read more

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Food. Stop. Serving overcooked cold food. Eliminate the charge for water. It's tap water for Christ sake.