Rileys Smokehouse - Marion (IL)

3 /5 Philip Bundy: I’ve heard so much good about this diner. While it wasn’t bad, I was a little disappointed. I ordered a blue gill plate, and the fish I got was not blue gill. It had a dark streak of meat through it, that blue gill do not have. My wife’s catfish was much better. The service was more than disappointing. It was terrible. The waiter took our order and I never saw her again. Someone else brought us our food and we were on our own after that. No refills, nothing. I know that they really treat veterans with much respect, so I hate to give a bad review, but for real these two issues are easy to fix. Hopefully I’ll get another chance to check them out.

5 /5 Mel Zog: We absolutely love Rileys. We have been here twice and both times have been amazing. This is one of the best barbecue places in the area. The selection is great. The food is great and the staff is always friendly. The first time we came in and it was very quiet and there was no music playing but the second time they had some old school country on and I loved that and it really helped the atmosphere. I wish they made more burnt ends because we always miss them when we come through at about 7: 00.

5 /5 Brandyn Wiseman: Best BBQ I HAVE EVER ATE!!! I got the Pork-A-Dilla w/ Street Corn & Chips For $12.50 (the sauce was out of this world along with tender amazing BBQ and the street corn was amazing!!) And my Wife got pigs and fries for 8.50 (Very tender and amazing BBQ) It’s not a pocket eater to eat the Best BBQ in southern Illinois!!! We will definitely be here more frequently!

4 /5 Michael Bergman: Its hard to find good BBQ. We needed lunch while traveling and decided to give this a shot. They have decent lunch specials and overall good selection for their menu. Most of the food was good. The baby back ribs were tender and good flavor. The catfish was really good and the fries were good. The naked beans tasted like they were straight out of a can and were NOT good. Blech.

5 /5 FreeForAllKing: Was my first time going there and the staff was prompt to take care of us and feed us. The food was hot and delicious. Very tasty! Clean trays, clean tables. Restroom readily available. Plenty of parking space! Loved it!