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Smo King Pit

Address
2200 W War Memorial Dr Peoria IL 61613
Phone
(309) 688-3606
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Average Rating
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Total Reviews
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Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:30am-9:00pm
Tuesday
10:30am-9:00pm
Wednesday
10:30am-9:00pm
Thursday
10:30am-9:00pm
Friday
10:30am-9:00pm
Saturday
Closed

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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.

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Smo-King-Pit is the best

Average Rating
100

We have eaten here numerous times and have never left hungry! The food is unbelievably good we have tried almost everything on the menu and it's all great! The service is also consistently good. This is hands down my favorite place to eat anywhere.

Absolutely delicious

Average Rating
100

This place has the most delicious food, amazing friendly service, and a beautiful peaceful atmosphere. Extremely affordable too. The pulled pork sandwich with fries & green beans is my favorite. Not only is the food amazing, but every employee I've ever encountered at this wonderful place has been kind, sweet and genuine. Perfect!! Don't miss it!

Excellent food in an unlikely setting

Average Rating
80

Kind of a hole in the wall little place tucked in an obscure corner of the mall, but had really good food. Just the right amount of heat, thin sweet & spicy sauce was excellent. I had ribs which were awesome, very smoky, wife had brisket which was also very good. Prices were very reasonable ,$10 for dinner and $7...

Don't miss the catfish

Average Rating
100

I love my ribs but the catfish fillet dinner is to die for. Lightly breaded and very crispy on the outside. All the side dishes are all made from scratch. No bucket slaw here! Love this place. I wish they had a better location. I don't like parking at the mall and walking so far. A drive thru would put...

Fantastic Q

Average Rating
100

Wonderful food and bbq sauce is special - Mike's recipe. Friendly staff, generous portions and very affordable. The beef brisket is incredible. Our family loves going here - one of our alltime favorites - very family friendly too. Nice and clean too.

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