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“The place to get BBQ”
Smo-King Pit Barbecue was founded in 1997 by Michael and Michele Citchens in a small town in Peoria Heights right next to the city of Peoria. At the time, the restaurant was called Citchen's Cafe. The original restaurant served catfish, tenderloin, and club sandwiches. If you wanted a vegetable, you could have potato chips or barbecue beans, or both.
Great food and great service. This is my favorite place for BBQ. Make sure to get the banana pudding for dessert. Read more
Well I am from Texas I like my BBQ so 3 stars is good for them because it is the best Bbq you gone get around the parts. I really like their baked beans, catfish is pretty good for being up north. Read more
Stopped here while in town for a sporting event and it was outstanding. Service, food, value all of it was great. Can't wait to get back next time I'm in town. Didn't know what to expect since it... Read more
The Smo-King Pit
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- Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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