We stopped by to have lunch to sample for an upcoming party. We purchased our lunch, but were then treated to many other menu items. Needless to say we hired Troy right then and there. Couldn't have asked for better. The food for the party was superior in every way! read more

Now if you know me, and many of you do. You know that I love good food and friendly owners and that is what you have here. Mr. Johnson's food is so good he guarantees it. And if you like funny people, if you get into a conversation with him you will get some good laughs in. So if you like good food including his sides, this is the gem to visit. Good eating my friends. read more

It was my first time there after my daughter requested pulled pork for dinner. Troy is very welcoming and was happy to see they offered a veterans discount too. My husband and daughter both loved their pulled pork sandwiches. The dining area is comfortable and the vibe is very small town with the regulars there and was so nice to see. My family devoured their sandwiches before I could pop off a pic. I got the smoked chicken and would definitely get that again as well. So happy to have a really good BBQ place locally. read more

West 52 BBQ - Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Quality, of the pulled pork, is the best I personally tried in this state. This does not happen by accident it comes from years of mastering the subject, and it shows. You can taste the length of cooking time No Sauce Needed! I sat at a large table with friends, and between all of us, everything on the menu was ordered. All was enjoyed no complaints. The serving size and the price were generous, and quite a value in today's market. The service was immediate and attentive, I got a family vibe. Because of the attention to detail I received when ordering. There was a Marine Corps flag as part of the decor, and then it all made sense to me. The quality of the product, the attention to detail of the staff and the fair price. I'll be back! read more

Everything is delicious!!! Brisket and rip tips are probably the BEST around!!! You definitely get your moneys worth and you can sample before you order!!! read more

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The food is delicious, owner is a Vet, and the rates are reasonable. That's all that really matters.

You can sample before you order He stands behind his food Fresh made daily and u can taste it in every bite read more

We have liked the bbq here but thought we would try something different. We ordered the fried pork chops. They were delicious! Crispy yet still tender on the inside. Great flavor. Will definitely will be ordering these again. read more

West 52 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Truly wished for a solid BBQ restaurant in Shorewood. The owner is annoying and pompous. Generally they are out of thier signature items and are unapologetic about it. When they do have a full menu, it is pretty good. There are other options in the area. read more

First time eating here. Had the ribs, sample of catfish. First off let me say the catfish nuggets were amazing. Some of the best fried fish I've had in a long time. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Tartar sauce was good also. The ribs were also good 0 to 10 give it a 6. Not the best and not the worst but I've had some bbq from some of the best cooks in the country. I prefer a naturally wood or charcoal smoked rib over a pit than from an electric smoker. I would order them again. Very tender and not dried out. Bone pulled right out. The sausage I felt was a little over done/smoked. Just wasn't a big fan of it. The three different sauces I had were good also. The sweet sauce was really good and mainly the one I had. Inside of the building is nice, little small but nice. It's a good local BBQ joint to get some good food at from a local business. The man stands behind his product with a money backed guarantee. You can sample what you'd like before hand which is awesome. I'd eat here over the chain bbq places. Support your local mom and pop shops. read more

West 52 BBQ - West 52 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Went for the first time today and we weren't disappointed. We did try to go a few weeks ago on a Saturday but it was closed without explanation. That being said, it seems the owner and who I assume are his sons are the only ones that work there, so maybe they were busy. They were all extremely nice and friendly. The owner lets you try the food before you buy it. A nice touch. We ordered the brisket sandwich and it was delicious. Super tender and juicy. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the menu appears to change from day to day depending on what is in stock. Also that the hours don't seem super consistent. We will be back and I recommend everyone try it out. read more

As all you Yelp fans know me on all the food I eat. This is not a bbq spot. Walked In and seen they were out of ribs and pulled pork. Asked if they had any brisket. Answer was no. All that was left was fried food left to choose from. Either the owners get there stuff together or might as well shut it down. BBQ food is not deep fried food. The restaurant side was decorated with bbq signs everywhere but smelled like a deep frier. Oh ya. Don't hand me a menu and business card and say call ahead first looks even worse off for your business. I don't see this place staying in business very long. Buyers be careful. read more

Food is fantastic! Way better than any other local option . The sauce used taste great and the owner will give you a sample before you buy to make sure you like what you buy before hand. How many restaurants do that?? read more

Came here a few weeks ago looking to get brisket. I was disappointed with it. Bland, dry. I wrote a review on another platform and the owner refunded my money then proceeded to insult me personally. So, beware if you write a less than great review cuz the character or lack thereof of the owner will show their ugliness. Remember, we as the patrons spend our hard earned money for good food. It's now our fault that 52 West BBQ let poor quality food reach the customer and sad that they see you as "the bad guy" when you call them out on it. read more

Came across this restaurant in search of bbq, only to end up with the worst bbq I've ever had! Meat was dry, did not seemed grilled or smoked and it just wasn't good. I honestly could've gotten better bbq from Chili's or even grilled it myself for the price. read more

The ribs were so delicious! Heavenly even. Even my wife, who normally does not like ribs loved them. I also liked their baked beans which were a little spicier than what I'm used to. However, my wife and I found the pulled pork on the sandwiches to be a bit too finally shredded to our liking - good not great. I look forward to trying other dishes. Very friendly too. They are now in my rotation of restaurants. Thanks for coming to the neighborhood! read more

Just tried this place for the first time. It's right in my neighborhood so that is definitely a plus. The Rib tips were delicious and smoky! The fries are also really good. The pulled pork sandwich, not so much. The flavor was good but it was so mushy that I couldn't finish it. I would go back and try something else though like the full slab of ribs read more

We ordered the ribs and rib tips meals for lunch. The meat was excellently cooked! The rib meat was juicy and falling off the bones. The rib tips had an wonderful smokey flavor that lingered. Portion size was very generous, we weren't very hungry for dinner that night. This area needs a good barbecue joint, and this place is it! We will definitely be back to try the other things on the menu. read more

If a place calls themselves a BBQ restaurant, the first sign should be the smell of BBQ in the parking lot. This was not the case with West 52 BBQ and it was a red flag. Upon entering, there still was no smell of BBQ but instead it smelled more like fried grease than anything appetizing. I noticed the rib tips and chicken wings were sold out along with a few other items. We ordered the pulled pork and waited 15 minutes. Since it was a a to-go order, we brought home what looked like canned cat food instead of pork. The pulled pork was complete mush and unappetizing. The fries were just basic fries from a frozen bag. We got potato salad, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese and these weren't any better. The potato salad was a generic one straight from the tub from GFS and the potatoes were old and mealy. The Mac and cheese was a clump of dry noodles with a glob of cheese over top. Needless to say, it was all trashed which is a huge disappointment of food and money wasted. If the owner reads this, this is an honest review to help. Your restaurant is in a hidden spot and no advertisement or visibility open than some neon open signs so it's hard to know this place is even there unless you live in the area. The food we were served was not bbq nor was any of it fresh or scratch made either. We will always support local businesses when the product is good. BBQ is flavor, patience, and passion and we did not get any of that from your food. There are several other bbq places nearby that are serve actual bbq that is delicious. Good luck and hope you improve. read more

I have enjoyed Troy's menu in Morris, Channahon, and now look forward to continuing to frequent his place in Shorewood. He serves generous portions of smoked meat for a reasonable price. read more

Great food love it great service great to have bbq in shorewood especially great juicy bbg