First, I must address the three negative reviews - 1. One person provided one star and he hadn't even eaten at the place. He was just upset it was delayed and opening and when they did they were not operating like a well-oiled machine. 2. Another reviewer said the steak as "dry" and chili was bad. I've had the chili and it is fantastic, and to criticize steak that came from a BBQ place is just wrong. It isn't prepared the same way as Ruth's Chris. 3. And finally the last negative review came from someone named Karen... and I'll leave it at that. I do a lot of travel and when I'm down south I try to find the best BBQ joints.  I've tasted it all, and Bourbons is easily the best I've ever had in all my 50 years.  Bourbons has truly created their own tier of excellence, with those Major Chains (who manage to always have full dining rooms). falling a few tiers below.  I would drive an hour, and drive past multiple "chain" and other "trendy" stops just to get to Bourbons. I've had all their meats multiple times across over at least 30+ visits to date.  Each one is unbelievable.  Their tots and fries are the best, the mac and cheese is to die for, all the buns they use taste fresh - hold the meat - and are slightly toasted to perfection.   I've tried different things, like adding fried unions, pickles, jalapeños, and EVERY time they do not disappoint.  Each ingredient is as you would expect, i.e., the kind that belongs on the BBQ and not just some random type of pickle or pepper. Their prices are at least 30% lower than other chain restaurants, like Famous Daves, and you can get a very tasty and filling pulled pork sandwich for the same price as Arby's best sandwich.  Can you believe that! read more

Yelp you guided me in the right direction again! I was looking for a barbecue place near me that could deliver on the smoky flavor and yelp had a few recommendations including Bourbon Smokehouse. Since it was my first time here and me being new to the menu the host was absolutely welcoming and provided me with recommendations, including their specials of the day. We tried the Triple Barrel which was your choice of three meats and two sides, and we opted in for the ribs, brisket, pulled pork corn on the cob and the mac & cheese. We also selected the special of the day which on Thursday nights it's rib tips and a side and because we were so curious we also ordered the chicken dinner which included a side. All the barbecue was tender, juicy and had an excellent smoky flavor. As for the sides the star of the show was the collar greens they were slap your mama delicious, but the baked potato I couldn't eat it tasted old. You order your food at the counter they give you a ticket to put at your table, and then your food is brought to you . They have a full bar in the back with additional seating. This is a pretty good place to eat it's clean and you don't have to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great plate of smoky barbecue . I've added this place to my rotation. read more

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We came here last night, and ordered the triple barrel. It comes with three meats, two sides and one bread for $27 plus tax. We tried the brisket, which was very delicious. We also really enjoyed the ribs, but we did not like the pulled chicken.The Mac and cheese is a little sweeter than regular Mac and cheese, but I still liked it. The people working we're very friendly, the restaurant was clean, my only complaint would be the brisket and pulled chicken were both cold for some reason. read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - Triple Barrel Platter - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

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Dirty dishes everywhere, place had 3 customers inside, saw us standing waiting to be seated and never said anything while the server sat in a booth on a laptop. This place doesn't care about customers. read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

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The word bourbon caught my attention so we had to give it a try. The selection was good along with the sauce selection is good . The meat came out tender with a good smoke taste to the point sauce was not needed. Our meals came out quickly and temp could've been warmer this tells me it was made in a large batch but overall very good portion size more the adequate for the price worth a return visit read more

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This review in one word: amazing. We got the big platter with ribs, chicken, pulled pork and brisket. Platter comes with a pound of fries and 2 large sides. Fries are good and crispy, tots also. Pork was delicious. Brisket and chicken delicious. Ribs DELICIOUS! The beans are very oniony and savory and the mac n cheese is very rich and creamy. I ended up mixing meats sauce tots and mac for the ultimate comfort meal. Your choice of five house sauces touching all the bbq bases from vinegar to extra sweet. My new go to for bbq, no doubt. read more

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This review is overdue! Before Thanksgiving week was upon us my husband and I went out to grab a bite and a beer and he suggested Bourbon Smokehouse since he had been there with a buddy. Upon heading in we went to the bar side, Gina was on fire! She was chatty, and helpful with not only beer choices but beer pairings to the food too. She has that energy that you're wanting, upbeat, and someone you could sit and shoot the shit with, like an old friend. While we were narrowing down our choices and making some final selections, The owners, Joe and Tonya were both there and were delightful to talk to about some fun picks, fried ribs...they reminded me of a smokehouse version of sticky pu-pu platter ribs. This holds a dear place in my heart because it was a "fancy" night out as a kid. Gina suggested the side of Mac and Cheese and it was a home run! In fact, as I type this, I feel my mouth starting to water over that cheese sauce. (sigh.) The depth of unique flavor is like a hug for your tongue. The thick slices of brisket stood all on their own with not a drop of sauce BUT the sauce offerings had me dipping in all of them. The vinegar and sweet tang aren't of those on the door of your fridge, these are made with lots of love and it shows. Joe talked some shop with us, about their beginnings and about home smoking. It was like having a beer on the deck with him. Effortless. The restaurant seems like a better fit, his passion cannot be hidden. Tonya, his wife was also so kind and striving to make sure everything was perfect. She couldn't have made it better if she tried. Cool to see a wife and husband team making their dreams come true. OH! Do not sleep on the corn bread either! Sweet with a lightly crisp top and soft inside with the best amount of crumb. Seriously, I am going tomorrow because my tummy is rumbling just typing! Please go for the food and stay for the fun! I wish we would have been in town to have their Thanksgiving catered dinner. Fingers crossed that a Christmas one is offered! Cheers! read more

Been going here since they opened. Very good BBQ, Strange when help is tight on Friday afternoon you can't sit in the bar and eat. Although you can sit in the bar and pump money into the slot machines all you want. read more

Maybe I'm jumping the gun as I've only eaten here once, but that was enough to make me want to share my experience. I've avoided barbeque places for a long time. The spots in the city I'd like to try just make me feel to uneasy and I have no interest in the high priced ultra slick suburban places. If I drive by and can't smell your food then you've lost me. I was directed to Bourbon's by a retired butcher who praised it. I stopped in for a look, was offered a sample taste of the melt in my mouth brisket and knew I'd have to come back. So, for our first time, my wife and I ordered the meat sampler which came with pulled pork, chicken, turkey, brisket (all in small amounts), a hot link and an Italian sausage link. My luck, they'd run out of Italian sausage (at 2:00 in the afternoon?). It didn't look like we were getting enough food for two people but with the addition of mac & cheese for myself we walked out feeling full. Simply said, the meats were right on. Taste was great and I'm glad they don't add sauce. We could really just taste the meat. Five sauces are offered at the table, though. This was when I wondered how good that Italian sausage might have been. As for the mac & cheese, well, that's exactly what you get: macaroni and cheese. Thick and tasty, without bread crumbs and not made into a cheese stew. They don't overthink it here and both the serving size and cost were right on. The interior is not a dungeon. There are big windows letting in natural light. It's a decent size area with clean floors and tables. Upon leaving, there was nothing remotely negative to say. My wife says the next time she'll be trying their Tres Q Tacos which, from the look of the menu, look interesting. read more

THE WORST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD! If minuscule portion size, dry tough overcooked burnt meat, pasty mac n cheese, and funky tasting cornbread is your idea of BBQ, then by all means go here. If not, don't waste your money on this overpriced slop. Forty dollars barely fed two adults, and they add on for everything. Never again! I rather go to Costco and buy my own brisket and throw it in the slow cooker, but working long hours, I just didn't have the time and a coworker recommended this place. Thanks but no thanks. read more

Brisket just didn't taste well, coleslaw too creamy. Not my cup of tea-won't be back. Not sure how all the high ratings got in here

Great bbq. My 2nd visit and can't wait to come back and try more. Several sauces to choose from and they're all delicious. read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - Half slab, baked beans, and corn bread. Needed an extra to take home. It's so good. - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

I have tried this place a few times and really want to like it but still have reservations about it. As others have pointed out the corn bread is great. I had the sliced brisket and while it was very tender it was lacking flavor. Two people had the pulled chicken and found the meat very dry. Both stated they would not go out of their way to order again. The green beans were nothing special and seemed to be from a can. Again I want this place to succeed and will probably try them again. read more

Food was amazing, service unmatched! Joe (owner) helped us and was beyond accommodating with my daughter's gluten intolerance, which we truly appreciated! All of the food was very very delicious; have to say our favorite was the crispy fried ribs - must try! Highly recommend this family owned place. Oh and the smoked old fashioned from the bar area was fantastic!!! Don't sleep on this New Lenox gem! read more

Take out order on a Sunday night ... order a lb of brisket ($29.98) to go. Get home, it was cold and it was 12.2 ounces including the container, pickles and pickeled onions. I would have been ok if they told me they were out. I love bbq but wont be back. No this was not first time there, other times have not been great, but tolerable ... guess i will be making the trek to lemont or romeoville for my bbq. read more

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I was so excited to try this place, but unfortunately, I was disappointed. So was my husband. We both had the pulled pork sandwich, topped with coleslaw, on a cold bun. The meat was very vinegary.. even tried some of their sauces and it didn't help cover the vinegar taste. Mac N cheese was a heavy bread crumb topping with some corn and jalapeno. Not great..just ok. No fresh brewed tea ..bottles of Gold Peak for $3.50 each! We spent $34 and it was nothing like the raves and recommendations on YELP! I doubt we will be back... read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich with Mac N cheese - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

The food was great the staff was very friendly and the cornbread was to die for!!! I would highly recommend this family casual sit down restaurant and they even had a bar area in the back if you wanted to have a drink away from the dinner crowd. read more

I can not say enough great things about the awesomeness of Bourbons Smokehouse!!! Not only is the food out of this world fantastic, but the owners Joe (The PitMaster) & his wife Tonya are two of the friendliest people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting and working with. They were both as fabulous as the delicious brisket sandwiches and homemade beans they made & donated during the Midwest Wheelz toy drive for Toys for Tots yesterday (12/12/2021). They brought everything we needed and more, including their wonderful, generous and giving attitudes. We are very much looking forward to having them as one of our new neighbors. The new Bourbons Smokehouse will be opening the first of Feb. 2022 next door our shop on Lincoln Hwy., in New Lenox. Thanks to Joe and Tonya, along with all the generous folks that came out yesterday for making our toy drive better than ever!!! MIdwest Wheelz read more

Went here for the first time based on the recommendation. The place is clearly understaffed. Arrived on a Saturday around 6pm (normal dinner time). They were out of 85% of their menu items. Order taker blamed it on some fest that was going on and that they had to send food to. I'm sure what ever fest was going on was planned out way ahead of time. The restaurant should have planned better to accommodate customers that chose to dine in the restaurant. Once my group placed our order from the limited items that was available, most of the items came out cold (Mac and cheese and pulled pork -to name a few). The bar area is only available for customers of 21. So if you chose to dine here with your family you have to walk into the bar area (which is pretty small, short staffed and will have to wait to be served). My friend and I wanted a bourbon (as in their name) and a draft beer. Was told we could only have one at a time. We decided to just have a draft beer. If we wanted another one, we would have to walk back into the bar. My group loved going to Docs Bbq in mokena when it was open. We were hoping it would be similar and was greatly disappointed. My only positive of the experience was that the sauces were pretty good. I love bbq type food. Unfortunately this will be my first and only visit to the restaurant. First impressions say a lot. I would not recommend. read more

respectfully... smoked prime rib, dry, poor quality and over cooked, give it 1. Cole slaw , delicious, give it a 5. corn bread, amazing, give it a 5. I wouldn't order the meat! no satisfaction by co-owner, shouldn't have to ask but just make it right, either take it away, give credit etc. We are not trying to get something for nothing. read more

Ordered the 2 meat meal with ribs and hot links- both very good! Nicely seasoned and smoked to perfection. Ribs had a nice bark and meatiness while the links were one of my favorite. Corn bread is a must and mac n chz was not bad. Definite stop in area for BBQ read more

Absolutely ridiculous portions for the money. We've all been to beef smoked sandwich restaurants. And the norm is 10 for a sandwich, and it's a overfilled bun, extra on the plate,,,put on by a guy with a pair of tongs. With meat falling off the plate,NO SCALE. but not this place. I would and have paid 10 for a sandwich and it's worth it. Don't waste your time and good luck to owner honestly hope ya change your PORTION CONTROL read more

Definitely going back. Ribs were very good good smoke flavor. Great char and meaty. I tried the brisket....excellent. Coleslaw and baked beans were fantastic. The Mac and cheese was just ok. Definitely will be returning read more

Family owned. Went New Year's Eve and thoroughly enjoyed our ribs, baked potato, cole slaw and yummy corn bread. The owners mingled with guests to thank them and see how food was. I know it's tough working in the food industry, let alone running a business with staff shortages. They are top notch on customer service and aim to please. I hope you will support this family. They are gwnuine and food is delicious. read more

I only wish they had 10 Star Ratings! I competed in Rib Competitions and even thought my home made ribs were stellar. I bow to Bourbon Smokehouse ribs & home made sause! You have tried the Rest, go here to hands down try the VERY BEST! I am a Combat Veteran & a Reverand, so if I say these ribs are hevan sent....they have to be! Wow. read more

Had the brisket, pulled pork sandwich and chicken tenders with the cornbread. Everything was AMAZING. The brisket was so tender, juicy and so flavorful. You can tell it's a homemade rub that he made and that's the kind of food I love. The pulled dpork was the same, so juicy and tender, I experienced NOTHING dry (even pre sauces which are also hand made) my son gave the chicken tenders 2 thumbs up too. I'd recommend. Joe and Tanya are also so warm and welcoming and stay very true to the family business aspect. Love this place. Definitely worth a try read more

Everything on the menu is made from scratch. Don't use the sauces until you try the meat alone. Joe is an excellent pit master. Friendly staff. Nice little bar area. Awesome mac n cheese. Get the platter to share; you will enjoy. read more

I went here with my family for the first time and it was excellent. They try very hard to please and succeed. Everything is homemade and my family agreed that the ribs were the best. I hope they stay in business because they're sure trying hard. Check them out! read more

Great local BBQ spot in New Lenox , have had the ribs , brisket and the pulled pork , all delicious. Yesterday they had 2 for $10 burgers ...amazing . Not like a lot of places that tone down the food when they do a 2 for 1 , here you get a 1/2 lb burger x2 , fries x2 on a toasted brioche bun .DELICIOUS! They have a full bar too read more

My wife and I went here to try it for the first time and it is wonderful. We tried the meat sampler and we recommend doing this the first time plenty of food for two. The ribs had great bark and were fall off the bone good! The brisket was so tender and had unbelievable flavor. The Italian sausage was nicely smoked and added that extra you need for this item. The spicy sausage was not too spicy and great smoke flavor. The cornbread was sweet and had so much corn flavor. Hard to believe that it actually did not have pieces of corn in it. Excellent. The loaded tater tots were good as well and this gives you so many options for how to load them. We loved the bartender who was great at recommendations for food pairings. Go here, you will not regret it! read more

Been craving good BBQ for a long time. So we rode out to try the meats. First impressions, clean quiet and greeted by polite staff at the register. Anyways let's get down to the food. My fiancé ordered the create your own Mac and cheese.. it was delicious. Smokey, cheesy, and creamy Mac and cheese! I ordered the 3 meat platter. I can't think of the name of it on the menu. I did the brisket, ribs, and hot links. Got me some corn bread and a baked potato. You also get the pickles and onions on the side. Hot links were great in flavor. I would definitely order those again. Brisket juicy but I preferred to match them with a little sauce... which they have 6 to choose from at your table. Man! The best thing on that platter was the ribs. Holy smokes! Straight gas! I'm coming back just for them alone! read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - (Left to right) Mac and cheese, corn bread, hot links, ribs, brisket, potato - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

First time trying and Reuben sandwich was delicious. Large portion of corned beef on fresh toasted bread. Will order again.

Fantastic! Everything is perfectly smoked! They're cornbread is delicious. Juicy burgers. super tender brisket and ribs. And their mac and cheese was very flavorful! Their fries weren't great though. That was the only flaw. Everything else was amazing! read more

Good ribs but, there is no tops on the drinks and only has one person working as a waitress

Amazing BBQ! Awesome cocktails! Gina will make you a fine old fashioned! Thanks for a great dinner. read more

Bourbons Smokehouse - All hone. - Caterers Near Me - New Lenox, Illinois

My fiancé and I went out for lunch here today and everything was incredible- from the food, to the service and the ambiance!! We will definitely be back! read more

Best beef brisket around! very cute inside.. nice back bar/restaurant area. wonderful owners and staff! food was excellent! cold beer and great old fashioned as well! A must! read more

Great place super clean!! The staff is wonderful!!! The food is fabulously!! Very generous portions!!

This is hands down one of the best bbq restaurants I have ever been to. You guys certainly have a customer for life. The pulled pork is juicy and delicious. The sauces are all so good no matter which one you choose to put on your meal. They always do their best to prepare meals quick. Its all smoked fresh in the back of the kitchen and slowly cooked. They take their time cooking their meat to perfection. read more

Highly recommend. Brisket sandwich and corn bread was excellent! 5 stars all the way!