The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern

212 Southwest Water Street Suite B, Peoria
(309) 981-5801

Recent Reviews

Annie Kay

Food was amazing as always but the service wasn’t great. The hostess with the braids was short and super rude. Rolled her eyes at us when we asked to sit at the bar and threw the menus down on the bar once we sat down. The poor bartender seemed over worked and was barking orders at people.But…. The food came out quick and was delish!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Bob B

Visiting from South Carolina and was lucky enough to have visited this place! The food was Fantastic, and I highly suggest getting the Bacon Potato Salad. It was a warm, chunky potato salad in a mustard base sauce, tossed with onion, bacon and topped with scallions! Absolutely fricking Awesome! 5 ⭐️ establishment!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Meat Poutine

Daniel R.

The food here is great. I've had the Brisket and the chicken which were both fantastic. The sauces and the sides are also great.

Shannon Hostetter

Great place to get a mean martini! Awesome BBQ.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork Sandwich

Trevor Coleman

Had a little wait, went and had drinks at martinis which were phenomenal. Food was excellent at the blue duck, had pork belly tacos. Waitress was wonderful. Recommend trying the blackberry whiskey drink they serve.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bebe Blunt

The food was excellent!!! Staff was great!!! Very impressed will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam S.

You could improve not closing early, updating your hours online, and the rude hostesses at the front. Twice in the last week we have traveled 30+ mins to eat at this place and they close an hour early. Both hostesses gave me two different reasons/excuses why they were closing an hour early. Tonight we showed up at 8:05, their handmade sign says they are open until 8:45, and they still wouldn't seat us. My fave restaurant in Peoria and I'll never support this place again. I will also make sure my friends and family spend their money elsewhere.

Stephanie H.

This place is the real deal! The brisket is amazing!! Sides and drinks are so damn good!! You have to go her!!

James T.

Good food and reasonable prices. One of the must-visit places in Peoria. When you go to Peoria, make sure you stop by.

Amazen Sims

1st Timer From Stl. Good Food Great Services and Relaxing Atmosphere.Parking: Parking Lot Right Off the Riverfront Great View.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Tacos, Smoked & Fried Wings

illini 74

Brisket was only available chopped and was mostly fat - flavor and consistency of fatty overcooked chuck roast. Cold mac&cheese and fries for sides that were meh at best. And a sad, sad tiny piece of corn bread that filled up perhaps 1/3 of the muffin wrap.Much, much better BBQ places in Peoria area.Lighting is turned way down so at least you can't see your food;)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Randy Basnett

Fantastic.. Great Food. A must if your in Peoria.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Austin Hribar

Delicious food and cocktails!! Highly recommend the brisket dinner plate and the Vermont Maple cocktail! Wicked fast service and great food. Waitress was kind and had a pleasurable attitude. Highly recommend! Pulled pork sandwich and key lime pie were also out of this world!Dietary restrictions: Beware! If you are allergic to peanuts avoid the French fries as they are fried in both peanut oil and sesame oil!!Parking: Plenty of parking on the side!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pickles, Sliced Brisket

Christy G

My husband had pork belly sandwich and I had brisket sandwich. Both were delicious. Would not recommend the slaw...I don't know if they add cumin or what spice it is. But it's not good. Liked the fried pickles too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Ortega

Good food, good service and great atmosphere. All the meat is smoked. Good beer selection. Key lime pie is real good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Chopped Brisket Plate, Elotes

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