Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Springfield

Teresa Bell

George Degenhart

Curtis Freeze

Willie Mae's

Wheelchair Accessible

Mission Bbq

Hard Knox Bbq

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Takeout

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Billynecks

Bawi Korean Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"First of all, Jon and Bailey were amazing! We were a party of six and none of us had ever been to Bawi. Our inquisitive and hungry minds had lots of..."

Danielle Stoll

"I went to this place the weekend before last and they failed to open the doors at open and after about 15 minutes of standing in front of the doors..."

Miles Walz-Salvador

"This is easily one of the best restaurants in Springfield, MO. Incredible service, amazing food, seasoned and marinated to perfection. The decor is..."

Derrick Fulcher

"My first time here and I'm definitely coming back. The cooking the food together is a nice dining experience and can make for a romantic atmosphere...."

Matthew Mitchell

"We loved Bawi! We wished that they had more salad and soup options included with the premium dinner! Overall love the experience of cooking on the..."

VOLLIS Beach

"This was my first time trying Korean cuisine. Our little trio tried the all you can eat option with short ribs, pork belly, herb chicken, and..."

Kitt

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant! The food is great and the service is incredible! The staff is very accommodating and helpful to first time..."

John Roberson

Black Market Smokehouse

94/100 (1233 ratings)

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Barbecue

"I am anticipating raising the rating to 5 after they move to their new location this spring. We had the Cajun and the French Dip. They were both..."

Bob Fisher

"I love trying new places when I travel and Black Market Smokehouse was within walking distance to the hotel. Ordered brisket, chicken, jalapeno..."

Kim Pickens

"I've been wanting to try this place for a while and was not disappointed! I had the brisket french dip with potato wedges and it was top notch! The..."

Lauren Brooke

"We would give this 10 stars if we could!! The best brisket we have ever had and the sides were amazing. These guys know how to cook and they were so..."

Kristen Lee

"Great food, arrived right before closing so we missed out on several meats. 4 stars only because of the poor beer choices and the TV menu was..."

Troy Mathis

"Best Bar B Q in town, hands down. Their rotating menu and weekly feature put them on that next level. In house sauces cant be..."

Ray Stevens

"Nice little place. Chicken and waffles were great. Fried Brussels sprouts were amazing! Great service and..."

David Simmons

"Their sit-down dining is open right now. They don't have fountain drinks, but I understand that for the time we are in. We had 7 in our group and..."

Stephanie Beeson

Smokin' Bob's Bbq

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

Whole Hog Cafe

92/100 (1364 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Gourmet Kabob

"The food was excellent!! The service polite and attentive. The portions were perfect. We had fish tikka, tandoori chicken, beef tikka and chicken..."

AI KN

"I liked everything in the six-item buffet, which is open all day, and it was cheap. Would have liked ice water, but I didn't..."

Karl K

"Fresh spicy chicken tikkas & Fresh Sweets! If you go to a restaurant more than once, it's probably cause the food tastes..."

Talha Chaudhry

"Chicken kebob was great ! Try it you won't be..."

David Byrnes

"world's best Pakistani..."

Gbhfdfgrd Restaurant

"Amazing food great..."

Earl Hewett

"very good food. must..."

Shahryar R

"..."

Abu Huraira Raja

Amir Raja

Jonathan Escalona

Amir Mohammad

Lubna Raja

Rizwana Younas

Omar Raja

Shawn Mughal

Vinnie's Smokin Bbq

Whole Hog Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

J I Baldwin & Son Barbecue

"Excellent!!!! Just make sure if want extra sauce you get it. But man was it good. Highly recommend the potato wedges. I got chicken , potato wedges, ..."

Shannon Roark

"Great place for lunch. I ate there many a time during those days I was working within Springfield, for over 5 years. I preferred the chicken meal..."

Todd J

"I love Baldwins bbq, very limited menu but what they have they do extremely well. Their fired chicken is tender and has light breading if you like to..."

Hunter Doyle

"AMAZING. The BBQ sandwiches are gigantic and delicious. Their chicken might be the best chicken I've ever had. Worth any drive to check..."

D M

Public House

"Love the atmosphere, food, and plentiful cider/beer selections! The outdoor patio spaces are awesome! Dog friendly too! So glad we found this space..."

Amy Riepma Ponciano

"Such a wonderful space. Great food, beer and wine. This may become our new favorite..."

Mark Cummings

"What a beautiful place, with a great vibe. Excellent upbeat and friendly..."

Barb Bushnell Roos-Franklin

"Another great location by the people behind T&G and Beergarden. If you want more of the same high quality food, beer, and service you won't be..."

Preston Orr

"Food was cooked perfectly with prompt and polite service. Visiting from Texas with a friend. It's difficult to find local spots that have good food..."

Lannis Temple

"So happy to eat out after two months!! Very unique atmosphere; a converted church. Ordering and paying was all done on my phone. Beer was excellent,..."

Denise Schlosser

"There is a great variety of foods to choose from and it is all in a excellent location right in the middle of downtown Springfield. I have never been..."

Todd Miller

"A lot of heart goes into this food, almost everything is made from scratch, even the ketchup! Great quality grass fed goodness, you’ll definitely..."

Serg Kondenko

"Was on vacation in Oregon and a buddy and I were tipped off to PublicHouse. Upon arrival a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I ended up getting..."

Sean Lucas

"It was a nice place for dinner. The ordering is done on a wedsite but its very user friendly! I did not stay to eat though. They have outdoor..."

Jason Higgins

"So fun, good food, you can pick from a few different eateries. Good brews. Different for us but download the app and u order from there. Good social..."

Jeans Carletta

Wilson's Chuck Wagon

"We had the BBQ nachos and a hot link with coleslaw on top. Both were really good and we would definitely get..."

seth hair

"Very nice place super clean and amazing burgers.. two thumbs up grab a mom and pop burger..."

Tristan Rogers

"OMG!!! This was one of the best hamburgers I've ever had. We all the double cheeseburger with fries. It was cooked perfectly and tasted even..."

Michael Jackman

"Very good meal, try this just the other day for the very 1st time. Beef brisket barbecue with spicy sauce, Fried onion rings and honestly, I do..."

Mark Hilding

"Love this place , the BBQ sauce is great, love the pull pork sandwiches..so tender, love the potato salad,coleslaw, bake beans, and the fries are..."

Diana Whitlow

"This place is amazing came in with my wife before leaving town for the bootheel. Decided to share a plate. They separated it for us without us even..."

Shauna Neese

"Good Bacon Burger hand cut frys and friendly service . There even Family..."

ALL-Phase Electric

"Amazing food! We have had the nachos, pulled pork, burgers, and onion rings. I would recommend anything there. We will definitely be..."

Day

Buckeye-bros/smokeshopharrys-caffe

"The absolute best smoke shop around town! Can no one..."

Desiree Rock

"Nice guy a lot of lottery tickets 2 choose..."

Henry Santaniello

"I've known Buckeye longer than I want to admit. We worked together as bartenders at the old Showbar.. He was loyal, hardworking, honest and..."

Chris Scibelli

"Now to the Zoo. Your first impression may be a little depressing, as you drive up to park you see what looks like a very small area. Don't be fooled,..."

dwight chandler

"Best Place in Town! Wonderful customer service, friendly environment, nice place to enjoy my espresso and relax! Everything about the shop is just..."

L.Love. Sweetie

"Nice, old-fashioned little shop ran with honesty and an old-school feel. It's nice when some things remain the same over time and stepping through..."

katrina furtak

"Great little shop to get all your tobacco needs and cigar and quick coffees reminds me of back in the day the little mom-and-pop stores customer..."

Karla

"The service and the product at Buckeye Brothers was impeccable it is a five-star cigar cigarette and Variety Store the owners have the the best..."

peter buoniconti

Li'l Willy's Smokehouse Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Two Neanderthals Smokin Bbq

"These guys make some of the best food in the area. The prices are really great too. Pulled pork quesadilla, fries and a drink for 10bucks is..."

Taylor Fontaine

"Awesome food! Amazing smoked meat! Fast service!!! Mine and my husband's favorite place for the best pulled pork sandwich and more! Yummy..."

Desiree Sweet

"Went to Two Neanderthals Smokin BBQ in Springfield Vt. today for lunch. If you don't look this place up you are missing out. Spot on BBQ. Not overly..."

Rick Hamel

"Some of the best bbq ever! I wish they had a smaller portion option, especially for lunch, but the food is..."

Lisa Moul

"Yes, my husband is a co-owner, but the food here is awesome!!! My favorites are the pulled pork quesadilla, fries, and the jalapeño poppers. But..."

Mindy Watkins

"Best BBQ ever! Heard about it and it took me a while to stop by but it is totally worth..."

Kayla Putnam

"They only cook the french fries in their oil, making them gluten free!! Their sauce is homemade, also gluten free!! Haven't tried anything else yet..."

Katie Richardson

"Want some tasty ribs and a killer brisket sandwich? Visit this place and you'll get it. No its not big and fancy, its a food truck where they take..."

Robert Rheaume

"Had a half rack of ribs and the baked beans. By far the best bbq I have ever had! Mike brought out some brisket to let us try. I'll be ordering that..."

Christopher J LaFlam

"Great place! Delicious food and great, personable staff! A must stop place for those who love..."

Margot Ellison Martell

"Best smoked bbq I have ever had! Quit a ride from our house but oh man was it worth it. $20 and there was more food than I could eat. So incredibly..."

Terry Joslyn Sherlock

"Drove by several time and just missed stopping in. Finally mad the stop on Saturday! ..."

Terri Robbins

"Pulled pork was amazing with great smokey flavor, but not nearly as good as their fresh cut in front of you fries. Bbq sauce is special made with..."

Ryan Landauer

"This BBQ is fantastic! I love that they put the outside pieces of the pork in the beans… which adds so much flavor and keeps the hard chunks out of..."

Shaunna Hafford

"Brisket and pork is amazing every single time I go! The buns are perfectly strong enough to hold the delicious meats. The staff are helpful and..."

Shawn Harriman

"Whoa! Seriously tasty and moist brisket. Even a great bun. Side of delicious, creamy cole..."

Jed Berliner

"Atmosphere is outdoors. And the weather is awesome today. But the pulled pork quesadilla took the knock out punch to win. Omfg. Thick juicey pulled..."

Michelle R

"If you are anywhere near Springfield Vermont you've got to go to this roadside stand. Two Neanderthals Smokin' BBQ have some amazing flavor at very..."

Henry Turco

"Absolutely AMAZING food on this roadside stop in Springfield VT. I come here as often as I can. If your looking for great BBQ on the go this is it...."

Briana Smith

"Very tasty with great smoke flavor! We got the bubba burger and Nathan special. Both were..."

Wendy Wells

"It's a roadside trailer, so don't expect sit down service, but don't let that stop you from trying this place. The food is fantastic! I got half a..."

Richard Levesque

Holler Boys Bbq

The Rib Joint

Lost Signal Brewing Company

J I Baldwin And Son Pit Barbecue

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first time ever going. The menu had a very good selection. The workers were so nice and helpful. Then the food was so fresh, hot, and delicious...."

Angelia Clanton

"The cashier was great, super friendly. The bar b que was good, baked beans and potato wedges were also good. Corn bread was just..."

Tracy Davis

"Very friendly staff. Ordered bbq sandwich 2 sides (vinegar slaw and white beans) + drink for $8.70 after tax. During lunch on saturday, just enough..."

Lance Robinson

"Always a good idea... Most of my 49 years have been fed by Baldwin's. Love the family and the food is AWESOME. Best BBQ in the..."

Honey Friedrich

"Great Food, fair prices, quick service. Wish they had Mac n Cheese..."

KY Rocker

Theodore's

"We utilized the private room for a bachelor party dinner. Melissa made booking the space and setting up a menu extremely easy (and ridiculously..."

Nick G. Renschler

"Really great food! I had the brisket, flavorful and fork tender. My friend had burnt ends. Need I say more, burnt ends. Phenomenally good, totally..."

Vivien Marcus

"Awesome staff ! Absolute best ribs and outstanding jambalaya ! Atmosphere was perfectly decorated with huge Blues hand painted murals! We will..."

Stephen A. Johnson

"Consistently incredible food and service! Best wings in WMass by a long shot. Poutine fries are unbelievable. Great live music at Theos and always a..."

Nick Hutchinson

"Great bbq and gumbo, staff very friendly great atmosphere, first time here I️ will definitely be..."

Michael Stoddard

"Gr8 southern style bbq and gr8 music. GD blues. Pool tables and bar upstairs is gr8. Lots of history at this place. Perfect for group or company get..."

Harley Earl

"Omg! The food was soooo tasty! The pulled pork was so tender. The service was phenomenal. I also enjoyed playing pool while waiting for my food to be..."

September Chatfield

"I'm from a small town in West Virginia approximately 14hrs away. My husband ended up working in Springfield for a few months. When I went to visit, I..."

Michelle Smith

"Just passing through and was told by a local this was the place to eat. BBQ was delicious and the staff was..."

Debbie Shaw Chafin

"Been 4 or 5 times now. Usually whenever we come through Springfield. Excellent does eveytime. This last trip I tried the baby backs with dry rub......"

Armand Gladu

"Love this place!! Great food, great drinks , and the bartenders are..."

Rebecca Willey

"They feed you! Theodore's is beyond 5 stars! Food is superb! There wasn't one bad dish! The meat is smoked to perfection and falls off the bone...."

Tru One

"Good Service and Good Food! They were very nice from the start. I had a pull pork platter and I comes with two sides. The pork was tender and chose..."

Esteban Arcila

"Great BBQ in the heart of downtown Springfield. Great selection of appetizers and platters to cover every taste. Whether grabbing a snack or a meal..."

Big Wally

"We were driving around the area, searching for places to eat and we stumbled pass this place. So glad we stopped. The staff are wicked friendly and..."

Jamie B

"I love Theodore's. I always enjoy the atmosphere and service. Everyone is friendly. On separate occasions I've had their smoked wings (loved them) ..."

Sandi Jackson

"The food is amazing, staff are friendly and attentive and who doesn't love Blues! Burnt ends are a must and Theodores has the best in New England...."

Jess W

"One of the best bbq restaurants I have ever been too. Unique atmosphere, great service. Definitely worth a..."

steve siozios

"Yes, 5 stars. Went here based off these reviews and they speak the truth. Great staff, quick service, and amazing food all for a decent..."

Isaac Stone

City Butcher & Barbecue

86/100 (1597 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The meats are sensational. The smoked flavor and seasonings are to die for. We are from KC with the most famous BBQ around and this was up in the..."

Toni Hill

"I've had brisket at some of the best barbecue restaurants in the country and have smoked many of them myself. City Butcher is right up there with the..."

Michael Coley

"We ate here for the first time today...we will be back! We had a combination of the brisket and pulled pork. Oh my!! Both were good, but the brisket..."

Jenie Griffin

"Awesome food, flavor, portions, and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to..."

James Meador

"From the first time we had CB, we knew we would use them for our wedding (we weren’t even engaged yet lol)! JD and his staff were amazing and the..."

Riley Mae Layton

"Best brisket I have ever eaten! All the food was delicious. I will stop in here every time I am in..."

Joy Skinner Dinkins

"Went there yesterday and it was fantastic !!! I would recommend checking this restaurant out. Very good I must say..."

Shawn Lynch

"The meats are to die for. A must stop for us when visiting from..."

Barbara Ann Polasek

"Not your run of the mill bbq joint! Great variety of style between the sides, meats and sauces! UNLIMITED PICKLES TOO! Well worth your..."

Drew Stuart

"Stopped by with my kids on a whim tonight for our first time and was extremely impressed with the warm greeting! Your employees were very helpful and..."

Lace Cox

"Very good it was worth the 125 mile drive to eat..."

Dennis Messick

"Traveling from Florida....Phenomenal brisket (and hot link, and brisket chili). Everything I tried was great. If you’re in the area make sure to..."

Dave Rhoades

"Best BBQ I’ve ever had!! This place is fantastic. The brisket is..."

Denise Findley

Gettin' Basted

85/100 (1527 ratings)

Downing Street Pour House

Hickory River Smokehouse

83/100 (1047 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"So delicious , everything tastes great , and the staff is so friendly , and nice..."

Sherri Daubach Layendecker

"Amazing food. Excellent service. Would recommend you try..."

Matt Galvin

"This is my go to spot for barbecue in Springfield, IL. Everything has good flavor and taste.The brisket is always cut fresh, my favorite. Definitely..."

M.A. Vazquez

"Was really in the mood for BBQ so decided to try this place. Was super happy with the meal! I had the pulled pork and brisket with Mac and cheese and..."

Gina Canning

"We had a good meal for a decent price. Beware the ribs are not the fall-off-the-bone variety. They are cooked without sauce and the covered in sauce..."

Tom

"Called to check if they had a cut of meat and they did. They also let me place my order and leave my name without having to pay them so was..."

Jessica Peters

"Located on west side of street on N Dirksen, Springfield. They have great Bar-B-Q and great service. It's one of our favorite places to go to..."

Roger Slightom

"This is a great place for lunch or dinner if you like great BBQ! Love the brisket! Reasonable prices and great..."

Chris Ortman

Ribcrib Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I came here on vacation from NH. We had the endless ribs and sides on Tuesday and they were delicious to say the least. The ribs fell off the bones..."

Marissa Marcotte

"John and I love this place. Friendly staff, best fries, smoked meats are great. Good salads..."

Connie Neagle

"Great service and the food was excellent! Had plenty of food on out..."

Mina Cannon

"I had the 2 meat platter with 2 sides and my husband and son had sandwiches and fries. They had way more food than I did..... But it was super..."

Nancy Guerra

"Geat food & great service.... i had some of the best bbq in..."

Kenny Butler

"I opened this store and haven't been back in 15+ years it was delicious and our server Morgan was..."

Susan VanDyke

"Delicious smoked turkey, sausage and ribs! Fresh salad with nice crisp green romaine lettuce (vs iceberg). Excellent friendly..."

MaryJane Hitchcock Knott

"The ribs were Amazing!! Best ribs I've ever had!! My friend had the cheese fries with pulled pork on them and she said they were great! Our waitress..."

Mary Jo Rieck

"Yesterday, my phone fell under the table during lunch and I didn't miss it for hours. It was found and turned in. Today I retrieved it. I want to..."

Sharron Sodowsky Clow

"We eat here regularly and love the food and the..."

Helen Long Beeman

"Excellent baby back ribs! Fall off the bone, two great..."

Randy McIver

"Went to the drive thru earlier this evening and we split a Brisket Sandwich Meal with yummy Mac&Cheese. Thank you Mr.Tall, Dark, and Handsome that..."

Kat Brandon

"Placed our lunch order online (Dynamite Salad and a side of okra and a 1/4 lb of brisket). It showed up quickly, still warm and delicious! It was..."

Dani Vess

"This Was A Real Treat! Paid for By: My Sister! What A True Blessing! She is too Me! Food: Was Exceptional! Service was Exceptional and Helpful in..."

Brenda Dickinson

"Great food, could have been hotter. Bbq is always a Ballance as it's not cooked real hot and can be difficult to heat it up without changing the..."

Kent Warden

"We were able to feed me, my boyfriend, and my daughter with the $40 platter. So yummy and it was all hot and..."

Catherine Clowers

Sugarfire Smokehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"They have a new bar manager who has made some exciting changes and who really knows craft beer, so the experience is much better than it had been. ..."

Henry Suski

"Great time. Nice pool tables and a great beer..."

George Saunders

"Smiths is my favorite bar, the only one I go to inn Springfield! Great food, drinks, and staff! The pool isn't bad..."

Jess Colleen Davis

"My favorite place in the area - been coming here every week for two years to play pool...great service, atmosphere, and best beer selection..."

Danielle Renée Hall

"Great staff. Well knowledged bartenders. Great selection of beer. I always meet good people to talk to when I'm..."

Anthony Nate Caruso

"Fun place, exelent..."

Surayee Barrantes Murillo

"Quirky and fun - food was great and different! Plenty of room for a..."

Maryann Kelly

"There for Brew fest. Amazing place. Great..."

Ryan Surprenant

"Great people. ..great place....great beer. They have a fantastic..."

Fran Beaulieu

"Been going there for 20 plus years best place in spfld hands..."

Fernando Megaone Donoso

"It's even haunted Great spot..."

Willy Whit

"100+ different beers on hand pretty much says it all. Great spot. Oldest billiards hall in the..."

Kevin Louis Berard

"when the tables are open i love this spot. but i showed up not knowing you can't play pool so i stayed for a burger and beer. the beer selection is..."

massimo

"Great atmosphere and good tables! Went for a couple hours and had a blast! Would deff recommend if your looking for a nice night to play some pool..."

Quackwak

"I love this place as it has more of a Bar & Grill feel instead of a pool hall. Yes, there are many pool (Billiard) tables and a couple of Table..."

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