6 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Normal

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Heaters for the first time, and it was an experience well worth the anticipation. After wanting to try it for so long, I finally seized the opportunity and was not disappointed. I ordered the three-piece tender meal, complete with fries and a breadstick, and every element of the meal was delightful.

The fries were golden and crisp, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning. The BBQ on the chicken tenders was exceptional—rich, smoky, and flavorful, elevating each bite to a new level. And the breadstick? It was a highlight, soft and buttery, melting in my mouth with each bite.

The service was equally impressive. Karen, who took care of me, was attentive and genuinely accommodating. She ensured I had exactly the right amount of dipping sauce, making the experience that much more enjoyable. It was truly a top-notch meal from start to finish.“

“After years we finally tried Annie’s and we were not disappointed. I had their smoked burger and fries they recommended the mustard sauce with it. Excellent addition and suggestion. The other food we had was the brisket plate with a corn muffin, cole slaw and potato salad. The brisket on its own was delicious so tender. The various sauces just added to the flavors of the brisket. The amount of food you get for what you pay is such a good price, definitely wont go hungry. We will definitely be back.“

“Good barbecue restaurant!
Nice service (even though we had to seat ourselves), clean place and nice environment. Great southern style atmosphere, and great options to choose from the menu with reasonable prices. They have different styles of barbecue sauce on the table for different tastes. Food was good, but brisket was not very tender. Big parking lot and great location.“

“I have nothing but great things to say about this spot.
I'll start with the owners. They are both EXTREMELY nice and always have a smile on their face. The customer service is fantastic and they work fast. They make this food fresh so don't complain about wait, it's worth it!

The food is fresh and delicious! Cooked to order and the terriyaki they use is addicting. The portions they give you are extremely satisfying and I tend to have leftovers (I'm not complaining lol).

Price varies for orders but we usually get the chicken teriyaki and that runs around $10.

Even though Eastland mall is a ghost town, this place keeps going and I hope they continue to stay open!“

“My gf and I went on. A Sunday afternoon. I had the BP burger (and fries) and an illini IPA and the gf had a brisket sandwich and I cannot remember what she got to drink. I had three bites of the burger (med) and it was juicy and flavorful.. I look over and she is shredding the brisket sandwich to death (she doesn't like fat...) so I ask her if she wants to trade. (I was covered, I wanted either one and told her before ordering) After re-layering the sandwich, it was amazing! Good wood flavor. Juicy. I thought there wasn't enough sauce for the sandwich.. but it was good enough. For both we left a little less than $50 lighter. On a Sunday the crowd was a little older and the TV's had all the games on (one had law and order SVU. 👍🏾 Overall, well worth the wait. And worth the money if you're looking for a sit-down with some decent smokes meats.

Parking: On a Sunday it got a bit tricky as it's on a one way.. if you miss a spot you have to drive around two blocks and start over.“

“We had a stellar experience. Nate was not only our server but more like a tour guide on our culinary adventure. The food was beautiful and delicious! Top to bottom, excellence!“