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Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bloomington

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Sahm's At Eagle Pointe
86/100 (84 ratings)
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American
Pizza
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American
Pizza
Barbecue
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Sit down
American
Barbecue
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Table Service
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Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Private Dining
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Dinner
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Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
Kobe Barbeque
86/100 (65 ratings)
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Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
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chicken teriyaki
Barbecue
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"Deeeeelicious! This is one of the few food places still open in the mall. It's no surprise, since the food is awesome. The chicken teriyaki and rice..."
Lillianna Huerta
"Seriously one of my favorite places in town! They donā€™t have a huge menu, but it doesnā€™t matter. The chicken and shrimp teriyaki is..."
Lara Ward
"Great food and wonderful..."
Robert Baker
"The best Asian food I've had since coming to Bloomington and it's in a mall food court... These people make everything fresh on the spot. Their egg..."
Evernyte Restchyl
"best Asian food I've had BY FAR could not recommend going here..."
grayson H
"Truly a hidden gem. There's a reason they have been around for over a decade and have survived while every other restaurant in the food court has..."
Steve Bertram
"I always love ordering here!! Best food for when im hungry after a long day of classes..."
Chloe Gutierrez
"Their menu may be simple but the flavor is AMAZING! I went there once, took a bite, and knew it was going to be my new to go..."
Laura Susy Stec
"My mother and I love going here, we been going here all through Covid and before and theyā€™re fantastic. Great people work here! Defo..."
Petros Petsas
"Huge portions of great food at a great..."
Jeff Grover
Short Stop Food Mart Bbq Train
85/100 (62 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Sit down
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Iā€™d have to rate this 4 stars. Me and my boyfriend ordered a chicken sandwich, spicy pulled pork sandwich, and mac and cheese. The price was..."
mary
"Best barbecue joint in Bloomington. They're kind of tucked in a hiding spot, so not enough people know about this place. Which means he'll be in and..."
Lew Brickhate
"I was disappointed that they only have brisket on Fridays. I was there on Saturday. The pulled pork was done just right, but it was the sauce that..."
Miles Andrew
"Local favorite spot, connected to BBQ..."
Left Sweft
"Clean and..."
Brad Burton
Famous Dave's Bar-b-que
83/100 (1905 ratings)
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American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Crawfish
Catfish
"Visited the restaurant on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 and placed a to-go order with Nate. Nate was courteous and helpful- big thanks! Thank you for..."
Sy Guzman
"They have some good options of meat and sauces. I tried their baby back ribs and side of chilly. Ribs were good but not the best, you get some good..."
Prasad Shringarpure
"Very good smoked meats! I got burnt ends and chopped pork BBQ, my daughter got chicken fingers and mashed potatoes, all of it was only around $30,..."
Jeremy Zombro
"Rode all the way from Chicago to Bloomington to sample their delectable cuisine and I can report that it was completely worth the trip. The food was..."
Imran Sait
"Had a family get together. Nice food. A little bit of everything goes a long way. The ribs are very well..."
Nneka
"Ordered through Uber eats! They did a great job! Yay! To uber eats and famous daves!! Heres a promo code if anyone needs it! eats-devins4545ue i..."
Devin Syavong
"Very busy. Very good service, fast, clean friendly service. We had Cajun grilled chicken, Hickory grilled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. All..."
Beth Breininger
"The service staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was exceptionally tasty. I recommend trying the Burnt..."
RJ Jackson
"This is a destination for me. I miss having one in town. Service was great and the food was..."
Robin DC
"Awesome experience at Famous Daveā€™s. I went with two buddies of mine and we had the Southern rib tips. Perfectly done! Lori and team was our host..."
Yonathan Debela
"Great food! Service was fast and friendly. I will be..."
Aaron J
"Gino M was our server he was excellent ! My wife and I was traveling when we decided to stop at Famous Dave's, Not knowing we arrived 10 minutes..."
Champs Auto
Bandana's Bar-b-q
82/100 (1387 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Nachos
Toasts
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Got The Ā½ Slab Ribs And All I Can Say Is.......Why Are They So Delicious??? šŸ¤¤ This Was Our 3rd Visit Here In 2 Weeks. Definitely stopping by..."
Rocky Guel
"Decent place for BBQ. Pricing is good with old diner style set up. Service was..."
Shankar Ramakrishnan
"I had the brisket, with Cole slaw and sweet potato fries. Delicious!! I needed a place to plug in a laptop, and they were very helpful. The server..."
The Traveler
"Great Bar-B-Q. Selections are great. Filling and just the right flavor. A variety of sauces, to fit your taste, I found that the spicy is not..."
Tony Vowels
"Very good food! BBQ beans are amazing, catfish is great, garlic bread is awesome, and their smoked meat is juicy and very tasteful! Highly suggest..."
Jess Branham
"This is a friendly and inviting place. The owner and his staff are friendly and helpful. Seems like fast service is always provided. The wait staff..."
Mark Bentley
"Great management, good food, cool western decor and best smelling restaurant ever! Your mouth will start watering the minute you get in the door, the..."
Gary
"I came in to town for a quick visit. I ordered Bandanas Bar-B-Q- for lunch. I ordered for delivery. The food was still hot & fresh. Everything was..."
Gregory Shelton
"We came here all the time when they had the 5 or 6 dollar budget buster meals! Now the same meals are more like 8 to 12 dollars. So we don't come by..."
Mark N
"I had brisket, which was tender, moist, and wonderful flavor. We were there late on a Fri evening and the waitress was friendly and attentive, the..."
Lavana Hawkins
"This is a diamond in the ruff. I would have never gone here if the people at my work didnt peak my interest. Its really good. Ive been looking for a..."
April Heffner
"Food came out super fast and best temperatures. Well..."
Harrison Simms
"Brisket and shredded pork with fries and Cole slaw. That's my favorite lunch choice. Anything you pick you can't go..."
Perry Neuroth
"Excellent ribs. Sides were good. We were able to get a table for 5 immediately on a Friday night. Menu found with Google search is not the same -..."
Fruit Tart
Carson's Bbq & Catering Service
81/100 (276 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
King Gyros
79/100 (682 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Mediterranean
American
Barbecue
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Mediterranean
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"I love this place. I have been eating here since I was a teenager. The staff is friendly and the food is always good. I love the shrimp basket. You..."
Jeania Pate
"The place is a shack, the staff is unfriendly, and its out of the way, but damn them gyros are good! As a Chicago kid who knows gyros, take it from..."
Kaminsky
"A Real American Place. This place is so American... The cooks are from one place, the owners from another and they fix a cuisine from some place..."
Mrs. MSP
"My Favorite Gyro Place In Town. Big portions if you get the gyro platter... and perfectly proportioned when you get the gyro sandwich. Simple..."
Butternutfluff
"Great gyros, fries, and loaded hotdogs. You can't go wrong..."
Ryan Faubion
"Great Dive. The bad news is that this is a greasy spoon. More like a trucker cafe then a restaurant. And to add to the strange vibe, the guys behind..."
MJ
"Good food. Gyros are really good. Have also had the greek salad which was good but not "Wow" great. I would eat here more often if it wasn't 4.99 for..."
Eric J
"Yum. I love this place. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. The gyros sandwich is moist and tasty, with the best tzatziki sauce I've ever..."
El Duderino
"Awsome gyros!!! And there fried zuccihini rocks..."
DivineAwakening
"This gyro salad was awesome and I felt like it was better suited for my diet then getting the pita bread. The gyro meat tasted delicious and the..."
David Martin (David Martin Design)
"Ordered for the first time tonight! So glad we did. The food was delicious, and cannot beat the portion size. Tried the gyro, the gyro plate, a..."
C Graham
"Well the food is pretty darn good. Large servings, served hot and fresh. For four adults we usually get a shrimp plate, Gyro plate with extra pita,..."
Jaime Gonzalez
"Best Gyros I've ever had. Love the feel of the place, and the staff is always pleasant. They even have options like chicken nugs and cheeseburgers if..."
Kenneth Eskridge
"So good I went back the next day to eat lunch because dinner had me wanting more Gyros. The best gyros in town. I would say that the portions are a..."
Jean M
"First time visiting. They have a large selection of a little of everything. Food looked good, portion size was good and price was good. Food was..."
Margaret Charles
"There's just something about King Gyros that keeps us going back. It's not the best place, they are not always super friendly. But the food is..."
Corey Donovan
Smokeworks
79/100 (557 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Okay, so in all fairness I got here pretty close to closing time. And while I always believe that the food should be just as good at closing as it is..."
Brian J
"I visited for the first time earlier today with my husband. Service could've been much better. It took awhile for someone to come to our table and he..."
Alex Carrillo (Really.rad.reviews)
"Way more than five star worthy!! We loved this place! Staff was super friendly and willing to answer any questions that we had, without acting like..."
Heather H
"We celebrated our anniversary weekend in Bloomington and had a great meal at SmokeWorks! We had the Sampler tray which included ribs, chicken,..."
Mark Krentz
"Nice dining experience! Good price. Arrived quick. Waitress Harper was very informative. BBQ sauces and baked beans not my favorite but pulled pork..."
Sheri Reneer
"It was great Memphis style BBQ in heart Bloomington, Indiana. There sauces were..."
Jacob Gibson
Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack
78/100 (1366 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place has some serious barbecue. My brother and I found this place on Hooked and decided we wanted to try something other than Chinese. So ..."
Jeana Beaty
"Absolutely awesome! Got the wings and side salad as I was having repairs done across street at J and S. Next day tried pulled chicken. Following..."
Dennis Mullikin
"Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack provides the finest in old-fashioned BBQ in Bloomington, Indiana. Their chicken wings are smoked, deep fried and then..."
Robert R. Ware
"As always Smokin Jacks is our favorite pulled pork place. Love the mac n cheese, corn bread & cole slaw...but our favorite is the pulled pork..."
Heidi Robertson
"Great service Awesome food very reasonable prices. Love the brisket or rib tip dinner! Oh and the best slaw I've ever..."
Pam Pierce Reynolds
"I had the brisket sandwich, baked beans and potato salad and I tasted a rib and some Mac and cheese from one of my dinner companions. Everything was..."
Ann Ginda
"Went on a Monday night for the 1st time. We got our meals 1/2 price!!! Great pulled pork and fries. The tenderloin sandwich is huge as..."
Hairbag Gabriah
"Walked in and and the air smelled so good I wanted to lick it! Ordered carry out: wings plus cornbread. They are amazing! These wings are huge and..."
Emily Kirkman-Imhausen
"This place is amazing if you want some bbq and you are in bloomington. I will be coming here more and more. The staff was amazing the food is amazing..."
Bryce Lucas
Longhorn Smokehouse
77/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great BBQ! Casual atmosphere. Our favorite is the sliced brisket. We eat bbq often and we love this..."
Deborah Imlah-Nord
"I go every Friday for the lunch special! Friendly faces and the food and service are top..."
Scott Brown
"Best smoked food in town! Bring your ham in for Easter! You won't be sorry when they smoke it and slice it perfectly for..."
Tina Vaughn
"My favorite BBQ place in town! Brisket or Turkey sandwich with mixed sauce, green beans and white Mac n cheese! Delicious! Been going here for..."
Matt Michaels
"One of my favorite places for a quick meal that will fill you up. Pick your favorite I have tried them all (turkey with mix sauce and onions on a..."
Jake Johnston
"Whitacre's Furniture purchased the smoked turkey, sliced brisket and ranch beans for our Annual Christmas Party. It was Delicious as..."
Gwyneth Whitacre
"this is my favorite place, everything on the menu is good Never..."
Kristopher S Hedrick
"The food here is some of the best in Bloomington-Normal and the service is excellent!! I could literally eat lunch & dinner here every single..."
Dave Beres
"Very good..."
Claudette Thornton Vaughn
"I love this place!!! Great food, great prices!! You'll leave stuffed every time!!! I absolutely love their chopped beef..."
Tracy Weikle
"The place literally causes a Pavlovian response for me. Loooooove the hot bbq sauce. And the service is great! Best bbq..."
Ron Foley
"Smoked and diced beef brisket -- exceptional! Ranch beans and coleslaw make it a meal. Cafeteria style. Friendly service. Comfortable..."
Michael Stanton
"Update - they've closed after decades in business. A sad passing. I'm not a BBQ expert but I do like food and these guys have great food. It's not..."
Mary West
"This place ALWAYS has reliably good BBQ. I would recommend calling ahead if you're going to order ribs, otherwise you might get something..."
Michael Carlson
"Very nice service. Great taking food; baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and of course BRISKET sandwich. However, restroom needs..."
William O'Connor
"We dine here often, food is delicious. We have never had a bad meal. They give back to the community too. Remember to support local during COVID, its..."
Clint Kilpatrick
"Best Brisket in town. As close to Texas as you will get. Great staff. Lunch special is a great deal. Family pack also if you are feeding the whole..."
Michelle Potts
"We are so glad they survived the Pandemic. The food here is always top notch. The service is great. In house dining now available.. It's always our..."
Charles Cox
"Great, casual atmosphere with delicious no frills BBQ and all the dill pickles you can eat! You order cafeteria style and sit in comfortable but..."
Courtney Simpson
"Longhorn is always good. The turkey and sausage are my favorites. I've had some great brisket here and some that was dry for my taste. They are..."
Robert Barnhill
"My family and I had came in here under the impression it was Longhorn steakhouse that we had gift cards for. And we realized it was the wrong place,..."
Amber
"We enjoyed our lunch at Longhorn Smokehouse. Our food was great. It was fresh and hot. We really like the French fries. We had chopped beef brisket...."
Eli Lahr sr.
"The meat was tender and moist, the sauses were great as well I really like the mixed sauses the hot taste great as well just a little to hot for me...."
Douglas Hicks
"Melt in your mouth tender brisket and fall off the bone ribs! Also had the beans and mac and cheese which were both excellent, along with the..."
Matt Druszkowski
"Longhorn is a long-time bbq staple on the south side of Bloomington. The lunch specials are a solid value with your choice of meat and two sides for..."
Matt Aranda
"I ate here on February 3, 2018 after the restaurant was suggested on my Facebook feed as "Restaurants To Try in Bloomington-Normal." I gave them a..."
Sy Guzman
"I eat there for lunch once in a while and the chopped beef sandwiches are always delicious and more than enough for one person. The sides and fries..."
Craig Patton
Rob Dob's Restaurant & Bar
75/100 (1078 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Wine Bar
Barbecue
Seafood
Steakhouse
Wine Bar
Seafood
American
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Salad
Salmon
American
Steakhouse
Barbecue
Wine Bar
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse
73/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Dining bars
Beer restaurants
Barbecue
Beer restaurants
Dining bars
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
American
Barbecue
Dining bars
Beer restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Col Muzzys Texas Barbeque
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
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