The Westside Blono
$ • Pizza, Sports Bars
Hours:
1304 Cross Creek Dr, Normal
(309) 829-5777
About The Westside Blono
Customers' Favorites
The Westside Blono Reviews
We love BloNo! My boys ask to go on a regular basis. It’s worth the hour drive up for us.
Went there with family to play Duck ball. Awesome game!!! Had delicious appetizers and the young lady, I think her name was Izzy? made the most delicious Irish mules!!!! Was a good time all around!!!! Service was excellent!!!!!
Review for Westside Smoke & Blo No Pizza
My wife and I visited Westside Smoke this past weekend, and sadly, it was just another disappointing experience in a long line of them. I've given this place many chances over the years, hoping things would improve, but the service has always been subpar. It really feels like the staff isn’t trained on even the most basic steps of service—it’s consistently inattentive and disorganized.
This visit, we started with the...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
The Westside Blono is a popular restaurant known for its excellent BBQ and welcoming atmosphere. Guests often praise the brisket, ribs, turkey, and pulled pork as sensational, with some describing the food as their best experience. The menu offers a variety of gluten-free options, including a perfect potato salad, and the smoked wings are highly recommended. One standout feature is the habanero BBQ sauce, which is sweet yet has a little heat and is considered the best sauce ever by some visitors. Prices are reasonable, and the restaurant provides flexible options for different tastes.
The service quality varies; some guests received attentive, friendly, and fast service, especially from staff members like Troy and Izzy, who made the experience enjoyable. However, there have been occasions where wait times were long, with some waiting over an hour for food, which affected the overall experience. Despite this, the staff generally strives to accommodate guests' needs.
The venue is versatile, hosting events like staff parties and family gatherings, with amenities such as golf and bowling that add to the fun. Visitors appreciate the relaxed environment, good pizza, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed day with family or friends. Overall, The Westside Blono is a place where good food, friendly staff, and a variety of activities make for an enjoyable visit, especially for BBQ lovers.