Sooie Bros Bar-B-Que Joint

The food taste very much homemade. It tasted awesome. I had the chicken sandwich which I forgot to…read moretake a picture of. The service was outstanding. It was at the end of the lunch rush, but we were in and out in 30 minutes. It looks like an old train station on the inside that's been converted into a restaurant. It's very nice and very clean.

Pro: Strong drinks, good service; burnt ends melted in my mouth. Waiter was super helpful and gave…read moreus insight on what they do best. Con: Baked sweet potatoes tasted like they had been sitting in a heating drawer for too long; rib tips and brisket were ok but bordering on dry (if it needs sauce, there's a problem); green beans were bland and mushy; salmon sandwich was salty but well cooked. Overall, it's a good BBQ joint but not a great BBQ joint. For all the hype, we expected better.

Ribs

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Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

4.4(931 reviews)

1.9 mi

Ambiance: Interior has a nice vibe to it. Pretty stereotypical for bbq restaurants when it comes to…read morethe theme and decorations. There is also an outdoor section. During the colder months the outdoor seating also has heaters. Service: The servers are respectful and quick. Food: The burnt ends is extremely juicy and would recommend getting over regular brisket. The rib tips are also great if you enjoy eating cartilage. The Mac n cheese is good but I'd say it's standard. The potato casserole however really stands out to me. It has a very rich flavor and is one of my favorite things there. Sometimes certain meats are unavailable during the end of the day so it's important to keep that in mind and maybe call ahead if there's something specific you're looking for.

Had a lunch meeting there. The food was excellent quality though the portions were slightly…read moresmaller than normal for this type place. The service was very good. The general atmosphere was friendly and customer oriented. The restaurant/bar was clean and well taken care of. Everything considered I would definitely go back again.

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Li'l Porgy's Bar-B-Que

3.6(143 reviews)

2.4 mi

This has been one of my favorite spots for over 20 years and now it's my very picky 14 yr old son's…read morefavorite too. Their sauce is unlike any other BBQ sauce I have ever had and BBQ is my favorite food. It's seriously the best! You have to put sauce on the steak fries. It's just part of it. Their meat is good. It's not the juciest meat ever but it's incredibly good cause they cook on wood. So many people think ribs should fall off the bone but truly good ribs have some bite to them. They should not just fall off the bone. That defeats the whole purpose. The chicken and rib combo is the best. It's a ton of food for a very reasonable price. I like it with hot sauce on it and extra sauce on the fries. Yes, your fries will get soft but they're delicious soaked in that liquid gold. Temper your expectations. This place is not fancy. They do things their own way and it has worked for decades. I pray it never changes. Get a lemon shake up to drink and enjoy

I used to go to the location in Urbana when I was in college. In town for a football game, I tried…read morethis location to bring back some of the nostaliga. The sauce was what I remembered and was great. The ribtips were OK. The pork and brisket were both dry and nearly inedible. We ended up throwing most of it in the trash. I had seen that the quality and service had decline, but I was shocked at just how bad the foot was. The store doesn't have any ambiance to speak off, so the food is the only selling point. I guess i just shouldn't have relived my memory.

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Hickory River Smokehouse - Champaign

3.9(26 reviews)

5.4 mi

The smoked turkey was phenomenal. The cornbread, green beans, and dressing were also good. First…read moretime for the turkey, it was a Thanksgiving Holiday meal package. Easy to pick up at their Urbana store.

Stopped in as I was down this way performing my job related duties…read more I stopped in knowing you can never go wrong with BBQ and boy what a tasty and pleasant surprise. I had a pulled pork sandwich with Cole slaw and a diet Two words describe this taste party Yum Yum Excellent sandwich Slaw was tasty Comfy and clean dining room and parking was a breeze Glad I stopped in and a big shout out to the member of the Illinois State Police as I spotted him in his truck while getting gas and one thing is for sure. If you want to know where a good place to eat , ask a copper My brother hit the nail on the head. Great meal ! And thanks to my brother in BLUE !

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Wood N’ Hog Barbecue

3.4(44 reviews)

1.8 mi

It's consistently good. The rib tips are my favorite so far, the fries tho...they're pretty bad…read more They should give choices as a side maybe even for an upcharge. I tried to go today since the websites all say open till 9, at 8 the door was locked. Their was a car outside windows down and running though.

Stopped here after dropping my son off to the nearby university . 1st I ordered online ahead and…read morestill had to wait when I arrived for them to even fix the order (they had not pulled the ticket). Staff was not welcoming, half way rude . Food was soaked in sauce that was way too sweet for my liking. I may be bias because I live in Chicago and we have some good bbq. Place was clean. Will not return again

Tips and wings combo

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BoBo's BBQ

3.8(80 reviews)

2.0 mi

Excellent brisket, meat is so tender it falls apart and lean! Multiple choices of bbq sauces to…read morechoose from, Dr Pepper, horseradish style, something with peaches, I think there was 6 in total. I prefer a KC style they didn't have and went with Mild, that too was very good.

Here We Go!!! Bobo's…read moreBBQ. Never been here. Oldest and Wifey who are with me tonight have been here, but I never have. So, first, let's talk about the place. First off, it has a drive through, so we are not talking upscale, but it's not a dive. It's a nice clean place. Pretty small, but quite clean. And we noticed many drive thru and pick up orders! Fountain drinks and many sauce choices to boot. Sauces I tried: Cherry Chipotle: excellent! A little bit spicy, but not enough to deter any but the most sensitive palate. Pineapple Horseradish: fantastic! Oh my. I gotta learn how to make this. Chipotle peach: a good sauce. I didn't rave about it like the first two, but it's good. As wifey said, very good for chicken even though she poured it all over her brisket. She says this may be her fave or that it is tied with my fave - the pineapple horseradish. Mild: a very nice sauce! A little smoky flavor makes it pretty smashingly good. There are a few others that we didn't get. A Habanero Mango, a Hot, and another that I forgot... I got the Redneck Pork Nachos. Verdict: Great! A few too many jalapeño slices, but those are removable. Fries, pulled pork, melted nacho cheese, what could go wrong? Nothing! I was still wanting delicious food, so I ordered a Polish Sausage Sandwich. Now, this was a bit silly as I was pretty full, but I wanted something delicious again. Anyway, it was worth the required waddle to the car afterwards. In fact, just to explain, I wouldn't even get ICE CREAM!!!! That has never happened in my life!!! EVER!!! I've ALWAYS had room for ice cream! Anyway... Oldest got the pulled chicken sandwich. Hard to get much review from her, very short phrases and all. It wasn't enough, so she got another sandwich, brisket this time. The brisket was just as good as the chicken. She couldn't decide which was better. She says it depends on your mood, but both are good. Maybe a slight nod to the chicken because of the crispy edges. Wifey: Wifey got the brisket platter with baked beans and the fries. The brisket was a balanced blend of the moist and lean cuts with little pieces of burnt ends with it. Perfection! The French fries were the real deal sliced potatoes, fried "Jersey Shore" style (IYKYK). What a treat that was for the native Philly girl. The baked beans were next level. They were simmered with brisket and peaches in their famous bbq sauce. Wifey says they were calling to her so she answered the call and she was NOT sorry! They were so good! She was one very happy wifey tonight -y! Overall, it was a great outing to a new place! This might come into rotation in Champaign as a go to place. I don't think it's the right place for a romantic date. But, it's a great third or fourth date place. It's also not the place to take a business client, but, it's a great place for business coworkers.

Counter where you order your food.

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Bobo's!

bb.q Chicken Urbana Champaign

4.4(26 reviews)

1.7 mi

i love cheesling bone in and boneless it is the best flavor ever. I also like the cheesling fries…read moreand the atmosphere

Ive been here twice now and I have nothing bad to say!! The food is great and the environment is…read morethe best to wind down after class with a bunch of friends! The first time I came the lady that helped me was so nice and patient especially since I came in with a large group! (The second time I came I was a pro so I didn't need any help ) Food review : I tried the honey garlic boneless chicken Rose ddeoboki and secret sauce boneless chicken. The chicken is super crispy outside while maintaining a moist and juicy inside. I love all the different and fun flavors making this place one of a kind! . I also enjoyed the ddeoboki and the sauce reminded me almost of a creamy tomato pasta it was so fun and tasty I recommend adding on the cheese :) !!

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Neil St Blues

4.2(208 reviews)

0.6 mi

Minority-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Very busy day still friendly service great food and nice lake views it's a fun little stopread more

This place is becoming one of our weekend favs to dine. Courteous waitstaff, spacious dining room,…read more and always yummy & cooked to order good food! The portions are big enough to share. We split a Combo Platter: Pick Three -$32 - Three Fried Wings, One Catfish Fillet and Four Shrimp with collard greens and fries.

Fully seated on Sunday morning

Yard bird! Huge portion of fried chicken, and it's extremely juicy and tender!!

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Smoky's House BBQ

3.6(102 reviews)

3.9 mi

Always our number one spot that we choose to go eat barbecue at in the area! We love this place…read more Big portions and great food! Service is always great! The pictures are from the last two times we've went!

Not sure why we hadn't tried Smokey's House before, but so glad we stopped in. I haven't had pulled…read morepork this good, ever- the meat was so moist and plentiful- and the mango bbq sauce was delicious. This place is now a new addition to our CU restaurant rotation!

I liked the Chipotle Mango; not as hot as Blk Dog Chipotle mixed w S. Carolina.

Burnt ends and a Pulled Pork Horseshoe.

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Lisa C.

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Inedible. And, the fact they insist on operating after the Health Dept closed them is ballsy as hell.

Sooie Bros Bar-B-Que Joint - bbq - Updated October 2026

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