• Baby Back Pork Ribs


    Slow smoked to juicy perfection. Get yours today!

  • Smoked Half Chicken


    Slow smoked to juicy perfection. Get yours today!

  • Two Meat Combo


    Savory Pulled Pork and Sliced Brisket. Get yours today!

  • Chopped Brisket Sandwich


    Tender and delicious. Get yours today!

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Dinner Plates

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Group Meal Delivery

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Lunch Specials

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Combo Plates

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Catering

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THE ART OF SMOKING

Hickory River Smokehouse smokes differently.



Pulled pork tray with cornbread, ranch beans, cole slaw and BBQ sauce
Hickory-smoked pulled pork platter with sides
Smoked half chicken tray with cornbread, beans, cole slaw and BBQ sauce

Beef

Slowly smoked over real hickory wood, our beef brisket is seasoned with our own special rub and then chopped to perfection.

Pork

Carefully selected and dry-rubbed, then smoked low and slow to pork perfection.

Chicken

Our half chicken is all delicious. It’s dry-rubbed, then slowly smoked with real hickory wood. It’s flavorful, juicy and the source of many feathers in our cap.

MORE WAYS TO ENJOY HICKORY RIVER SMOKEHOUSE



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FOR GREAT TASTING BBQ



Champaign, IL

3514 Fields South Dr.
Champaign, IL 61822
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217-888-BBQ1

Peoria, IL

5101 W. Holiday Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
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309-683-1227

Tipp City, OH

135 S. Garber Dr.
Tipp City, OH 45371
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937-669-2271

Urbana, IL

1706 N. Cunningham Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
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217-337-1656

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory River Smokehouse?

Hickory River Smokehouse is a veteran owned and operated BBQ restaurant that first opened in 1995 in Urbana, Illinois. We dry-rub our meats and slow-smoke them over real hickory wood in an on-site smokehouse at every location.

Where are Hickory River Smokehouse locations?

We have four locations: Champaign, IL (3514 Fields South Dr., 217-888-2271), Peoria, IL (5101 W. Holiday Dr., 309-683-1227), Urbana, IL (1706 N. Cunningham Ave., 217-337-1656) and Tipp City, OH (135 S. Garber Dr., 937-669-2271).

Can I order Hickory River BBQ online?

Yes. Use Order Online at the top of the site to order dinner plates, combo plates and more from your nearest location, or choose Group Meal Delivery for larger groups.

What awards has Hickory River won?

Our BBQ has been named Ohio State Fair Grand Champion for pulled pork (2008 to 2011 and 2014), BBQ sauce (2008 and 2011) and ribs (2011), along with People's Choice awards and Taste of Miami Valley Best BBQ from 2011 to 2015.

Does Hickory River cater events?

Yes. We offer full-service catering for 50 to 5,000 guests and group meal delivery for smaller groups, and you can start an order online from the Catering page.