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Welcome To Dave's Bbq & Smokehouse
At Dave’s BBQ & Smokehouse, we believe great barbecue starts with time, quality ingredients, and a passion for serving others. Our meats are slow-smoked onsite, and our homemade sides are prepared with real ingredients for the comforting, Southern flavors you know and love.
Whether you’re a local, visiting Rend Lake, traveling along I-57, or simply looking for great barbecue, we invite you to pull up a chair and enjoy a relaxed dining experience with friendly service and food made with care.
Fresh Food, Local Care
Our team cooks in small batches through the day, using real wood and fresh local ingredients. This steady method keeps our food rich, steady, and comforting.
Our kitchen keeps things simple and honest, and our smokehouse runs daily to bring you the kind of BBQ Southern Illinois knows well. Stop by for a relaxed visit where good food and friendly service are always the focus.
Simple Ways to Order
Order online for fast takeout or delivery with just a few quick steps. Our page makes it easy to choose your meal, confirm your order, and pick it up or have it brought to you.
Skip the wait and enjoy smooth, clear ordering from start to finish.
Fresh Daily BBQ Meals
Our menu brings Southern-style smoked meats and real-ingredient sides served fresh each day. Try our Piggy Mac or BBQ Potato for a warm, hearty meal. Guests also enjoy our BBQ Nachos, made with daily-smoked meats for a steady, bold bite. With dine-in, takeout, and delivery, your meal is always made with care and ready when you are.
BBQ for Every Event
Dave’s BBQ & Smokehouse caters office lunches, meetings, birthdays, holidays, showers, weddings, and more. We offer pickup, delivery with setup, and soon in-house catering in our private dining area. Our team helps you plan a smooth event with warm service and steady food made fresh daily. Dates fill quickly, so reach out soon to secure your spot.
Save Your Table Easily
Reserve a table for a quiet dinner, family outing, or small gathering. Our cozy, full-service space is ideal for couples, locals, travelers, and groups wanting a relaxed visit with steady service. Call us to hold your spot or fill out the quick form online. Our team is here to make your visit simple from the moment you reach out.
Find Us and Stop In
• Address: 605 N Main St, Benton, IL 62812
• Near Rend Lake and just off I-57
• Cozy indoor seating
• Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available
• Great for families, couples, locals, and travelers
• Smoked meats fresh daily
• Southern-style cooking with local ingredients
Everything was delicious! Piggy mac for the win 😋 we will be back. This is a great addition to the food scene in benton!
Food was excellent; I and the kids enjoyed our meals a lot. They were very busy, as to be expected with a new place, but the waitress was apologetic and attentive. Highly recommend the pulled pork and brisket
Dave and Shirley are wonderful people. They have always been super polite to my family! We enjoy their food too!! I'm so happy for them and their new restaurant!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for smokehouse barbecue, brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken and waffles, alongside hearty sandwiches, comforting sides, and sweet desserts.
- American Food: American comfort food spans barbecue dinners, hearty sandwiches, chicken and waffles, classic sides, and desserts. Examples include Smokehouse BBQ Platter, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles, Creamy Mac & Cheese, and Apple Crisp.
- BBQ: Barbecue takes the form of rib and brisket dinners, pulled pork sandwiches, pork sliders, nachos, and potatoes. Examples include Rib Dinner, Brisket Dinner, Pulled Pork Sandwich, BBQ Pork Slider Plate, BBQ Nachos, and BBQ Potato.
- Southern Food: Southern comfort comes through in chicken and waffles, pulled pork sandwiches, rib dinners, and smokehouse baked beans. Examples include Chicken and Waffles, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Rib Dinner, and Smokehouse Baked Beans.
- Salads: Garden and Caesar salads include smokehouse chicken options, alongside broccoli, cabbage, and potato salads and a soup-and-salad pairing. Examples include Smokehouse Chicken Garden Salad, Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Salad, Broccoli Salad, Cabbage Salad, Potato Salad, and Soup and Salad.
- Chicken: Chicken ranges from fried strips and waffle pairings to smokehouse dinners, garden and Caesar salads, and a smoked chicken panini. Examples include Fried Chicken Strips Dinner, Chicken and Waffles, Smokehouse Chicken Dinner, Smokehouse Chicken Garden Salad, Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Salad, and Smoked Chicken Panini.
Additionally, explore Sandwiches, Drinks, Dinner, Brisket, and Desserts.
Where are you located?
We are located in Benton, IL at 605 N Main St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Benton, West City, Steel City, Groat, Rend City, Benton Park, Buckner, Franklin County, Hanaford, Bessie, Whittington, Deering City, Valier Patch, Valier, Orient, Urbain, Ewing, West Frankfort, Parrish, and Christopher.
Anything else?
We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant
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