Does Hickory River Peoria have lunch specials?

Yes. Monday through Friday from opening until 2 PM, get the BBQ sandwich of the day with 2 sides and a drink.

Can I buy smoked meat by the pound in Peoria?

Yes. Our Meats From The Pit are sold by the pound; 1 lb. makes about 4 sandwiches and includes 4 oz. of sauce. Buns are sold separately.

What is the award-winning 'Cue Shoe?

Our 'Cue Shoe, pulled pork and fries on Texas toast smothered in cheese sauce, won 1st place for Best Appetizer at the 2012 Taste of Peoria.

Peoria, IL BBQ Menu | Hickory River Smokehouse

Q: What wing flavors does Hickory River offer?

Smoked wings come in 6 or 12 with Mild, Mixed or Hot BBQ, Honey BBQ, Mango Habanero, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Sweet Chili, Chipotle Mustard or Ranch.

BBQ Plates

Includes your Choice of 2 Sides & Homemade Sweet Cornbread or Texas Toast

Beef Brisket
(Sliced or Chopped)

Pulled Pork
(Multiple State Fair Winner)

Pulled Chicken

Low-Fat Smoked Turkey Breast

Sliced Pork Loin

Smoked Country Ham

Smoked Half Chicken

Polish Sausage

Baby Back Pork Ribs - Full Slab

Baby Back Pork Ribs - Half Slab

Combo Plates

Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey Breast, Sliced Pork Loin, Smoked Country Ham, or Polish Sausage; Includes your Choice of 2 Sides & Homemade Sweet Cornbread or Texas Toast

2 Meat Combo

3 Meat Combo

Smokehouse Combo 1
(4 Bones of Baby Back Ribs and 1 Meat)

Smokehouse Combo 2
(4 Bones of Baby Back Ribs and 2 Meats)

Sandwiches

Beef Brisket
(Sliced or Chopped)

Pulled Pork
(Multiple State Fair Winner)

Pulled Chicken

Low-Fat Smoked Turkey Breast

Sliced Pork Loin

Smoked Country Ham

Polish Sausage

Sides

Single serving, Pint, and Quart options

Sun, Mon, Thurs
Scalloped Potatoes and Green Beans
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Sweet Corn

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Ranch Beans
(BBQ Pinto Beans)

Macaroni & Cheese

Smokehouse Chili

Veggie of the Day*

Side of the Day*

Applesauce

Cottage Cheese

Swap two individual sides for a Garden Salad or add a salad for additional cost.

Seasoned Waffle Fries

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Onion Rings
(Breaded and Deep-fried)

Southern Style Fried Okra

Daily Lunch Specials

MONDAY - FRIDAY | OPEN - 2:00 PM
BBQ SANDWICH OF THE DAY & 2 SIDES

With 20 oz. Drink

With 32 oz. Drink

*Side of the Day vary by location due to availability.

Take Home our Signature BBQ Sauce!

Hot, Mild, or Honey BBQ Sauce

Habanero Sauce

Chipotle Mustard Sauce

BBQ 2-Pack
(1 Mild or Honey & 1 Hot)

BBQ 3-Pack
(1 Each Mild, Hot, & Honey)

Other Fixins

Our Famous 'Cue Shoe
(BBQ Pulled Pork & Fries on Texas Toast, Smothered in Our Special Cheese Sauce)

Pulled Pork Nachos
(Fresh, fried corn nachos topped with Pulled Pork, Ranch Beans, House Queso, & Choice of BBQ Sauce)

Smoked Texas Tater with Pulled Pork

Smoked Texas Tater with Chopped Beef Brisket

"Turkey in the Garden"
(Garden Salad Topped with Smoked Turkey Breast)

Smokehouse Chili Bowl w/ Cornbread

Smoked Chicken Wings
(6 or 12 with your choice of Mild BBQ, Mixed BBQ, Hot BBQ, Honey BBQ, Mango Habanero, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Sweet Chili, Chipotle Mustard, or Ranch)

Chicken Tenders (3) & 1 Side

Chili Cheese Fries

House Queso
(2 oz.)

House Queso
(4 oz.)

Meats From 'The Pit'

1 lb. makes 4 Sandwiches - Includes 4 oz. Sauce - Buns sold separately

Beef Brisket
(Sliced or Chopped)

Pulled Pork
(Multiple State Fair Winner)

Pulled Chicken

Low-Fat Smoked Turkey Breast

Sliced Pork Loin

Smoked Country Ham

Smoked Polish Sausage

Smoked Half Chicken

Baby Back Pork Ribs - Full Slab

Baby Back Pork Ribs - Half Slab

Family Pack Special

Serves 4-6 people. Limit 2. Includes:
2 lbs. Meat from "The Pit"
Choice of 6 pcs. Cornbread, Texas Toast or Buns
3 Pints Sides

Kid's/Senior's Meals

Kids under 13 & Seniors 65+

Jr BBQ Sandwich with 1 Side & Drink

2 Chicken Tenders with 1 side & Drink

3 Ribs with 1 Side & Drink

Desserts

Cobbler
(peach, cherry, apple, blackberry)

Brownie

Cobbler w/ Ice Cream

Brownie w/ Ice Cream

Pan of Cobbler

Pan of Brownies

Big Chocolate Chip Cookie

Drinks

Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Lemonade
(Flavors, sizes, and prices vary by location)

Bottled Root Beer
(Brand and availability varies by location)

Coffee

Bottled Water

Beer & Wine

Selection, Availability and Pricing Vary by Location

Dine-in & Carry-out Menu

Peoria, IL

BBQ Plates

Combo Plates

Sandwiches

Sides

Daily Lunch Specials

Take Home our Signature BBQ Sauce!

Other Fixins

Meats From 'The Pit'

Family Pack Special

Kid's/Senior's Meals

Desserts

Drinks

Beer & Wine

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