My wife and I visited on a Sunday afternoon upon recommendation of a colleague who says this is a "must stop". He was so right. She orders the pulled chicken sandwich with an Asian slaw. Moist, flavorful and more than ample portion for the price. Her cheesy hash browns were also delicious. We shared a burnt ends appetizer (confess I ate 90% of them) and for $8.99, could have been a meal. But I also ordered the brisket sandwich with their corn chowder as a side. Apparently they're known for their brisket and I can see why! I'm calling it the best in IL I have tried. The four sauces also great, but especially enjoyed the Alabama White- sour cream based is my guess. No joke, they cater funeral dinners and my wife was excited to hear me say put this on the menu when I pass! I may be back tomorrow when they open on Tuesday! That good! read more

This place was awesome. Portions were great - drinks were wonderful. We will definitely stop again. Thanks Bartender B for great service. Mary read more

Excellent lighting, music, and atmosphere, food was incredible, pricey but worth it. My husband is a big meat lover and this is his new favorite place to go for dinner and a couple drinks. They also cater read more

I really like this place. Normally a 4.5+ from me but tonight was average to below. First my pork belly blt was good but it contained 1 of the 3 slices was solid fat no pork at all which I blew off. Second was my daughter is allergic to tomatoes so we asked about the pulled chicken she was ordering and was told no bbq sauce/ tomatoes at all which it didn't have but while eating my daughter had to go throw up so we knew something wasn't right so we asked again and was told no tomatoes of any kind involved in making chicken...But here's the kicker....young lady says but they probably made your sandwich while making others that may have involved tomatoes.. umm I had the pork belly BLT T as in tomatoes. I guess I better be more clear next time about the tomatoes question. Did they offer her a replacement or gift card for future visit? NO. But that won't deter me from going back. read more

Delicious food, great strawberry, basil bourbon lemonade. Quick service. Best cornbread we've ever had. Sides were great and the pulled chicken and pork were fantastic! read more

Had a problem with a catered meal. Called and left a voicemail. No response.... Thought that they would have called about issue.

Really can't express how delicious everything is here. The interior is a nice inviting design. Music isn't too loud and it's bluesy(which i love). The burnt ends aren't real crispy but are so moist and flavorful. My husband had the 1/2 slab of ribs which in most places would have a full slab. Again tender and delicious so much that he said they didn't need sauce..the same for my smoked chicken. They have several sauces on the table that you can choose from..All the sides looked great and they have my all time favorite dessert, bread pudding, which I'm definitely going to try on our next visit. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, pass this gem up! read more

Ordered the pull pork sandwich with Mac n cheese. The corn bread was cold like it came out of the fridge. The top part of my bun was hard and crispy but cold. And the bottom bun was saturated in grease. Mac and cheese was luke warm. For the price they should put more effort into the food. The meat and sauce was very good tho. Just a disappointing experience. read more

Been here several times - consistently a 10! My husband always gets the ribs and they are his standard by which all others are judged. So far no one is close. I love the rotating specials. I've had everything from pastrami to quesadillas to tacos all with a bbq flare to them and all delicious! Love this place! read more

Pretty good barbecue. So far every time they've delivered the goods. The German potato salad is fantastic and the sliced brisket hasn't disappointed so far. read more

We had the brisket sandwich and the wings to go. I took the honey bee sauce, signature sauce and the Alabama white sauce. Brisket was wonderful moist and tender. The temperature of the brisket was on the cool side. We would have been happier if temperature wise it was hotter. The wings were juicy. I would have given them 5 stars if they had warned me about the spice. I personally love the heat. My husband is not a fan of heat. He ate one wing. The cayenne was too much for him. I loved loved loved the Alabama white sauce. Yummy. The house sauce was good also but again a little "hot" for my hubby, The honey bee sauce was tastey just not may favorite. I did not try the peach chipolte because I personally do not like the flavor of chipolte. I do not mind the heat of chipolte just not a flavor I can get behind. I personally was mixing the house sauce and the alabama white for my wings. Yum. Again good food just on the spicy side for those that do not normally eat spicy. So spice haters beware. We will definitely be back to try some of the other entrees. read more

Stone Jug is great! I love everything about it from the Quality of food, the great atmosphere at their physical occasion, and the amazing people who work there. Their BBQ brisket is something that you NEED to try if you're in Peru! I gave 4 starts because it can be a little pricey (worth it, tho), and they're only open half the week. read more

O.M.G this place is amazing!!!! I have always wanted to try this place out but never got around to it. I can now smack myself for not doing so sooner. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend had the brisket sandwich and we had the nachos for an appetizer. Everything was delicious! The peach chipotle sauce is out of this world. Josh was great as well as the rest of the friendly staff. I will definitely be going back again and again. read more

Just wow! Moist, smokey, delicious! Josh, our server, was amazing! All of the sauces were significantly different, so you had multiple flavor profiles to match your preferences. Restaurant ambience was extremely comfortable. Completely keto friendly. I took home a pound of brisket after dinner because I enjoyed it so much. This is a must visit if you are in the area. Servers locally produced bourbon and wine. read more

Delicious food friendly staff phenomenal service. What more does someone want in the restaurant?! Definitely returning!

Stone Jug catered my daughters wedding and it was an absolute hit! The food was fabulous and the quality couldn't have been better! read more

Stone Jug Barbeque - Stone Jug catered my daughters wedding and it was an absolute hit! The food was fabulous and the quality couldn't have been better! - Barbeque Near Me - Peru, Illinois

The owners aggressively and rudely told an employee to remove his mask.  They said it "looked bad".  That is awful, and potentially deadly, behavior by an employer.  Will not be returning. read more

We were looking for a place to stop after I get Starved Rock for a bite to eat and do some beer. This place is about 15 minutes away from Starved Rock, but well worth the extra drive. Similar vibe to nearby Haze, but the food and staff were a billion percent better. Very clean environment, warm and welcoming. Lots of wood and exposed brick. The food was exceptional. We tried the smoked wings, the burnt ends, the brisket, corn bread, coleslaw, and mac & cheese. Oh! and the bread pudding - this weeks special sauce was a cherry raspberry which came out looking neon but was clearly homemade and delicious as well. My favorites were the Mac & cheese, brisket and corn bread - yum! They had a great selection of craft beers + a full bar. It's order at the counter service but we sat at the bar and ordered and paid from there. Bartender was great - rest of the staff was super friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

My colleagues and I were in town on business for a couple of weeks and heard from every other person we met with about how good Stone Jug is and oh my gracious, were they right!!! Even the "picky" members of our group were pleased! I had the beef ribs, so did one of my friends. My other friend had the St Louis style pork ribs, that she raved about. The sides each of us had were the collard greens (scrumptious), macaroni and cheese (really good)!!! And guess what? I went back the next day and got the smoked wings and the St Louis ribs with the baked beans. I'm SO glad I did! Fun place, fun people, great food! I'll be back!!! read more

We were driving home from Wisconsin and the 12 year old wanted BBQ. I am glad we stopped. We are from St. Louis and this is some of the best BBQ I have had in a long time. I got the 1/4 chicken with slaw and cheesy hash browns. Delicious all of it. The kid got pulled pork and Mac and cheese and all of it was delicious. I wish you were not 4 hours away because it would be a regular stop. The staff is nice and there is seating inside and out. read more

Was some FIREEEEE and it was pretty cheap really can't go wrong and everyone there super chill. If you are looking for drinks great place to stop also. read more

What a great addition to the Illinois Valley restaurant scene! I'd been fortunate to enjoy Stone Jug's catering over the years and was thrilled to hear they were opening a brick and mortar restaurant. I was especially impressed that the owner, Matt Becker, brought a historical stone building back from decay to house it. I am even more impressed with the quality and freshness of the food. From the perfect, fresh-baked sandwich buns, to the flavorful meats and sides, to the really creative menu items, Stone Jug is an Illinois Valley gem that I hope is around for generations! read more

2nd time there. Tries something different and did not disapoint. Hubby got the brisket chili and loved it, I had the philly with pulled pork. I also had the coleslaw which I loved, had a little kick to it. Really nice people there. read more

I had my first visit to the Stone Jug Barbeque and I was very satisfied with the meal. The pulled pork sandwich was very good and their variety of sauces was unique. I mostly stuck with the signature sauce, but the peach chipotle sauce was exceptional as well. The Mac and cheese is very filling, do not be fooled by the small portion size. The bread pudding was delicious as well. Music was current and the original walls helped make the atmosphere rustic yet sophisticated. Great spot. read more

Great place, food was excellent. Bar tender Nina was super sweet and definitely new how to make a drink. Very clean would highly recommend.

The tacos were horribly salty along with the burnt ends. The ribs were a little dry but otherwise good. So so service, appetizer came out with the food very meh. read more

The best bbq in the area hands down. The sausage and beef brisket are very good. Gumbo when they have it is also very good. The deserts are good but the portion size on them is small. The place is clean and the service is friendly. read more

We stopped in without an appointment to try their food in hopes of hiring them to cater my daughter's upcoming wedding. Matt, the owner, prepared an amazing selection of tasters and we were able to not only say yes to them as our caters but definitively choose the menu. Mayor Nina, the bartender, gave us a lot of history about the company and new restaurant location along with many tips for our upcoming big event. The manager, a former Napervillian returned home, took the time to proudly share the special event area, a warm handshake, and a smile. On top of all this great customer service, the food is AMAZING, along with the friendly environment, and a well-stocked bar! read more

Great food, nice atmosphere! Great sides. Quick service. Nice people. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Not sure what people are complaining about saying pricey and small portions? One of the best barbeque I've tasted. My wife had pulled pork I had brisket and both were amazing. Portions were very good. Only complaint is have is it's dine outside or carry out. read more

We are from California where we have fantastic BBQ but this place beats it all. Thanks Matt for the best brisket and pork ribs and Mac n Cheese we have ever had. And the local beer rocks! Well done. read more

I'll never know why we waited to eat here. Excellent ribs, pulled pork and chicken. Perfect brisket. Much better than the place on the wrong side of the river. The sauces are great. Prices are fair and there is plenty of food on your plate! The HRRN rates this place 5 horns! read more

Me and my husband were looking for a new BBQ place close to home when we stumbled across stone jug. The food was great and protions were great for the price . It is a self serve no waitresses unless you have a group so when you needed something you have to find someone to help. read more

A-mazing! We were traveling through Illinois to Indianapolis and picked it off of Google. Great pick. 2.5 hours from home, this will be a summer road trip destination. The nachos are delicious, ribs were perfectly tender and brisket was great too. Now in a food coma for the rest of the ride. The new dining room addition is very nice but wear a sweater because it was a little chilly. read more

This place is awesome! The owner came out and greeted my friends and I. The food was great and so were the prices. Definitely recommend it...! read more

This place is fantastic. The owner is super chill and let our cruise group from CarMax in Schaumburg inside to eat before he even had the grand opening of the indoor eatery. HIGHLY recommend this place. Awesome food, great prices and one sandwich will absolutely fill you up. Very very impressed! He checked up on us and made sure we enjoyed ourselves and the whole group of us are fixin to leave full of food and incredibly satisfied with this delicious BBQ place. read more

Ordered the hot sausage link and beef sandwich.. i go to many places around the chicago area so i know good food when i see it. The sandwich reminded me of the one at portillos except way way better! The hot link was super hot, fresh with so many spices. The beef and giardanare on top was perfect. Definitely coming back again many times read more

This was our first visit and we loved everything about it. The service was fast, food was delicious and it was a great atmosphere. The price was right in line with any other BBQ place we have been to. We will definitely visit again. read more

This place has everything clean, awesome food, friendly and perfect service. I totally recommend this gem

We are originally from Philadelphia. Back in Philly there is a restaurant in the northeast called Sweet Lucy's. Great food. This place is a reminder of Sweet Lucy's. Sweet! read more