Love triple e's! BBQ is good and it's our go to breakfast spot. People are nice and kind too.

You can tell this place knows what they're doing. Service was super friendly. I believe I said that would be a perfect last meal if I could choose one. Felt like I was stepping back in time when I sat down to eat. Has an old school diner vibe with some badass bbq. Had the fish filet sandwich, bbq sandwiche, Mac and cheese and the Cole slaw. The ranch sauce that came with the bbq was incredible and different as well. read more

The fries were fresh, the bun was fresh. Brisket sandwich had a lot of fat and not a lot of meat. The tables need a lot of attention sauce bottles were filthy. Had to wash my hands after using the bottle before I could eat my sandwich. Said a year ago won't go back, after this trip definitely won't be back. 25.00 for 2 brisket sandwiches read more

Food was fine. Nothing good nothing bad. But the kids cheese pizza (smaller than my kids head) was $16 and idk why. Floor was also super slippery and table was sticky so we had to move to the other side. read more

Local BBQ joint by the lake. I said I would not come back here. It's been at least a year since our last visit. I was hoping it had improved. No such luck. Baked beans and Blue Gill were good and hot. Unfortunately the pork chop was barely warm and tough as hell. The onion rings were overcooked and gray inside. They had very little taste other than grease. I should have sent that chop back, but you know sometimes I just want to get done and get the hell out. First time ever I was charged for water. Is that a thing. Oh by the way I almost fell on my ass when we walked in due to grease and water on the floor. I'll for sure will not go back especially if I have to pay for water. read more

Enjoyed a nice rib lunch. The ribs were flavorful and so tender. Had a baked potato as my side and it was very good too. Will definitely be back! The service was a bit slow so was good we didn't have an appointment to make. read more

The place is incredibly sketchy and gross . The food was horrible my steak was as dry as jerky and my husband had fish he said it was old and oily . There was filth everywhere we were distracted when we first got there by a 4 year old . We quickly noticed food all over the floors and general filth . It makes you scared about what the kitchen looks like since dining area is this horrible . My waitress was friendly that's the only nice thing I can say . I have dined in 3rd world countries before but this was the most uncleaned and disorganized place I have ever seen . Obviously I will never go there again and will warn all my friends and family not to eat there . read more

Triple E BBQ - Triple E at Lake of Egypt is the most disgusting place I have ever been . - Barbeque Near Me - Marion, Illinois

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For cleanliness during Covid-19, SKIP THIS RESTAURANT . Staff was not wearing masks, tables STILL had all condiments on them, bbq sauces, salt and pepper, mustard, ketchup, and napkins. Tables were not sanitized in between customers. This is a dangerous restaurant right now, and absolute health hazard to anyone. Reeks of old fish, too. Just don't go. It's a health hazard. read more

This place sucks, talk about lack of diversity. I am a local Mexican American. I felt like the girl, Alisha who took our order barely kept a straight face. The rib tips portion were like a kids meal size. I honestly was giving this place a shot supposedly was good, but to who people with no tastebuds. I can grill a lot better than this crappy place. Will never be back. Not even to use their John!!!!! read more

Stopped here on the road down south, needed gas but when we saw the restaurant and smelled the food cooking, we figured this was a good place to stop. The server was enthusiastic and friendly and we got the rib-tips and pulled pork. Food was seasoned well and cooked nicely. Fries and coleslaw made for good sides. Though I doubt i'll be that way again, if I am I would stop for sure. read more

This restaurant has been so disappointing this last year. Formerly a Gold Mine allowed to go to hell during COVID. Because it is one of the very few restaurants near the lake, we often did take out during COVID. I assumed the mediocre food was a result of take out routine. I usually get a meal with baked potato which is often overcooked and has been in a warmer drawer too long. Today we ate in. My pork chop while tasty was at least 1/3 fat. Baked potato seriously overcooked and had a rotten spot in it. Table was dirty. Salt and pepper shakers were so greasy, I had to use a napkin to hold them. Service was awful. I think the waitress was new. She gave us our water and we waited 15 minutes for her to take our order. She said she forgot us even though she passed us several times to wait on one of the other four occupied tables. The place was not busy. Had to ask for place settings and a steak knife. After she brought our place settings we didn't see or hear from her again till she brought the check. Honestly, this place is just getting more disappointing. One sad star. read more

We took some out of town family there for lunch today. As usual the food was good as was the service. However, there was zero COVID-19 precautions being taken. Customers were allowed to sit wherever they wanted, none of the staff were wearing masks, all the condiments were left on the table and we didn't witness any tables being sanitized. Our waitress even handed us our beverages by putting her bare hands on top of the glass. Thankfully, we had straws. Fortunately we had our own hand sanitizer and my sister-in-law has Chlorox wipes in her purse. We will not eat there or order take-out from there again until they clean up their act and follow Covid-19 guidelines. read more

We walked in this place and waited for someone to bring us a menu and silverware. Three other groups walked in after us and were give menus and silverware. We were totally ignored. No one even acknowledged that we were there. They get one star because we couldn't go any lower. The place was only half full, so there really wasn't any excuse to completely ignore us. We were really looking forward to having lunch there, because the food is good. We were here in November. We have just moved here. read more

Decent grub. Our two meals with water and one iced tea was $35 with a slice of pie. Good flavor on the slaw and baked beans. Bbq Chicken was a bit dry and fried fish is cornmeal battered - which is typical southern style. Simple tables and grub. Servers were friendly. Don't get the coconut pie. It was store-bought and still mostly frozen. read more

Worth getting off the Lake Egypt Rd exit! Fantastic BBQ! The Baby back ribs were so "fall-off-the-bone" tender with a great smokey flavor. The coleslaw tops KFC's and the okra was very light and perfectly crispy. The pulled pork sandwich was flavorful, moist and very delicious. Southern hospitality rules at the Triple-E Bar-B-Q restaurant! read more

Triple E BBQ - Best BBQ!! - Barbeque Near Me - Marion, Illinois

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Tuesday is $2.50 BBQ sandwich. Really great/cheap price, I'll be back to try the ribs. Fast service, great attitude, mostly locals. All was good. I took one home for lunch the next day. read more

Came into the area for a fishing trip and with not much to choose from we ate our first day there. The sandwiches we chose were good along with excellent onion rings. At all cost avoid the potato skins as an appetizer. Who makes potato skins with cheese wiz and bacos? They were disgusting!!! I can't believe how bad they were. read more

The fried fish sandwich was delicious! As others said, the covid precautions seemed pretty loose here. To their credit, staff were wearing masks, but zero dine-in patrons were, even when walking around interacting with others. We did carry out. read more

Decent BBQ. Quick place to eat right next to the lake as long as they aren't too busy. They have a back room that is kept closed off all the time, so you might have to wait a lol bit. Staff is always friendly. Food has always been hot - sides are pricey but when it's delivered to your table you see why. It's enough for 2! read more

Good for a quick meal average price bbq is good with choice of sauces ................................................................................. read more

Triple E BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Marion, Illinois

Great food as I remember it from almost 20 yrs ago. Fried green beans were the best I've eat'n. The open faced pork sandwich was not very good served over bread and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, would have been okay w/o the gravy. Bluegill dinner was awesome and big pieces. You can never go wrong with the pork chops! Great to go with a group so you can plate share. read more

i usually love triple e but i went in there and i had a different server than usual and i believe her name was randy? she was really rude and came to the table with food in her mouth which i thought was very gross. my usual servers name is emma and she has always been polite. i just figured i would say that so you guys can ask for her. read more

Best bbq in Marion. Sides are ten times better than 17th Street and bbq cannot be beat. Fast service. Clean and quiet restaurant.

Went here yesterday after reading good reviews. It was the worst place ever. There was no BBQ on the menu except for a pork sandwich. I had the fish which was fair except for the cold mashed potatoes I was so looking forward to a good m we all after a day of hi I king it was horrible. read more

Excellent food! Fried bluegill, all you can eat rib tips, chow chow on the pulled pork sandwich. Everything was delicious.

Good stop, though about ten minutes off the interstate. Chicken was a little dry - but all else was good. Clean place with a friendly local crowd. read more

Excellent barbecue pork sandwich! The service was great and our food was delicious! Also, this says it's not good for kids which is not true. My 4 year old enjoyed her food as well! read more

We eat here at least 1 time a week and more often on weekends. We love eating here. The fish is great and Barbeques are wonderful. They have a great 1/2 lb mushroom Swiss burger I order in the restaurant with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. We ordered this to go today to eat at home and asked for it to be cooked pink or medium with extra gravy on burger and mashed potatoes with gravy. The burger was flat and dry and hard and found the bottom of burger burnt and no gravy. I don't know what happened today but it should not have been sent out like that. Their food is reasonably priced and I can't find much reason to complain except for today's food. Service has always been good for us except the 1 time I took family. The waitress was rude and threw our plates and condiments on the table. I have not seen her since. I feel bad because my brother had a previous bad experience with a Triple EEE restaurant in town in Marion. Overall we will continue to eat there and try to eat mostly IN the restaurant to insure the quality we expect and hope to get. read more