Hickory River Smokehouse

Great meat and sides. Had a chart with food allergens, which was helpful. The only thing I didn't like was the BBQ sauce since it had a strong coffee flavor (and I don't like coffee). But other than that, delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We sat outside. The menu QR code didn't work, I tried twice. We got menus, they had no prices on them. We ordered. We never got our iced teas. Our food came super fast, but everything was pretty cold. No butter came with the potato. We asked for some. It was in tiny packets, which was ok, but the potato wasn't warm, so the butter didn't melt. The only thing that was even close to being warm was the side of Mac and cheese, and it wasn't hot, just sort of warm. Everything was also just sort of bland, though the cornbread was pretty tasty, if it had only been warmed a little and I would've gotten a little butter to go with it. We got our bill which was nearly 50 dollars for a half rack of ribs and the brisket meal. We actually wouldn't mind paying that much if the food had been great, but it wasn't. Sadly, we won't be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

From out of town, and decided to give this place a try. I'm really glad we did. Everything I ate was fantastic. Gentleman who took our order was extremely nice and friendly. We are already talking about going again before we head home.

Food: 5

Service: 5

BEST (aside from my Granny) Mac ‘n’ cheese EVER!!! We drive an hour to get it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped on the way back home headed
South and oh my goodness!! What a great choice! We had pulled pork sandwiches, beans and potato salad and it
was sooooo good! The atmosphere and service were also great! I wish they would branch out down south.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Salad, Ranch Beans, Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac and Cheese

Good service and good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was a great place for a quick lunch while on the road for a trip. So much better than typical fast food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac and Cheese, Okra

Brisket is Way. Too. Lean. And it is too dry. It also lacks flavor. Portions and sides were good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Very clean.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Beef Brisket

The pulled pork was very good! However my husband paid $20 to get some ribs to-go. They were very small with little meat. Not worth the $20 in our opinion. But the other food we got was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. I would definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos

I've been to several smokehouse around Illinois. I've always said none of them compare to southern style smokehouse throughout Oklahoma and Texas as well as a few other states... today I was proven wrong. Those Ranch beans are absolutely delicious.... the chili with brisket is amazing.... the cornbread? the best...you have to try this place!

Completely overpriced. Might as well go to a nice steakhouse for these prices. Absurd.

Food was wonderful. Brisket sandwich was great, but awfully small for the price. Onion rings were amazing! Best I've had in years. Staff was friendly and quick.

Atmosphere screams "sports bar", not smokehouse. Loud country music made even ordering difficult and decor is liquor bottles and tvs set to sports.

Brisket sandwich, onion rings, and iced tea was $17.50 .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s okay. I had the ham sandwich and it’s good. Prices are getting too high. Their portions have gotten smaller.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sandwich