TRUE SOUTHERN-STYLE BBQ
WITH SOUTHEAST GEORGIA FLARE
Reid's Southern Kitchen & SMokehouse
Authentic Southern BBQ.
Smoked Low & Slow.
At Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse, we celebrate our Family recipes from Southeast Georgia, smoke our meats with real wood and fire and serve it all up to our happy guests.
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, Chicken & Turkey and all the fixins'.
Come hungry, leave happy.
For Catering Services: management@reidssmokehouse.com
EMPLOYMENT:
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FOR EVENTS:
Call 773-573-6580
We believe great barbecue brings people together. That's why we smoke every cut with care, serve every plate with pride, and treat every guest like family.
Services
SOUTHERN FLAVOR. WHEREVER YOU GATHER.
YOUR FAVORITE REID'S FLAVORS ARE STILL PART OF THE PARTY! WE'RE CURRENTLY FOCUSING ON FOOD TRUCK EVENTS, CATERING ORDERS, OFF-SITE FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PERU AREA AND CHICAGO'S SOUTHWEST SUBURBS AND ON-SITE LARGE PARTIES FOR PERU AREA ONLY.
PLEASE NOTE:
OUR PERU RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED FOR REGULAR IN-DINING AND TAKEOUT SERVICES. PRIVATE DINING FOR GROUPS OF 50 OR MORE IS AVAILABLE BY BOOKING ADVANCED RESERVATIONS.
Catering for Any Event
BRING A LITTLE SOUTHERN COMFORT TO YOUR TABLE WITH OUR SMOKED MEATS, HOMEMADE SIDES, AND CROWD-PLEASING FAVORITES. FROM FAMILY CELEBRATIONS TO OFFICE GATHERINGS, LET REID'S HANDLE THE FOOD.
FOOD TRUCK & COMMUNITY EVENTS
FOLLOW THE SMOKE! FIND REID'S AT FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND LOCAL EVENTS - OR INQUIRE ABOUT BOOKING OUR FOOD TRUCK FOR YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION.
On-Site Services for Special Events
Make your next occasion extra delicious. We bring Reid’s Southern hospitality and smoky goodness to weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more throughout the Peru area and Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Contact us to discuss your event and service options.
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Traditional BARBEcUE, SOUTHERN FLARE
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Serving the finest cuts of meat
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Located in
the heart
of the city
OUR STORY
Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse (Reid's Smokehouse Barbecue) was born from a love of authentic Southern cooking and a dream to bring Southeast Georgia flavors to Illinois. Owner Amanda spent five months renovating our Peru location—including a complete bar makeover—before opening our doors in December 2024.
Named after her son Reid (our official junior taste-tester), this restaurant is a labor of love. Every dish reflects the recipes Amanda grew up with, made the way her family has made them for generations. We're proud to be woman-owned, community-focused, and committed to serving the best smoked meats and comfort food in the Starved Rock area.
Oh, and keep an eye out for Sir Winston Franklin, our pug mascot—he's the face of our sauces and rubs!
Why Folks Choose Reid's
We're not just another BBQ joint. Here's what sets us apart.
Real Wood. Real Fire. Real Flavor.
No shortcuts. We smoke our meats low and slow with hickory, oak, cherry, apple, and pecan for authentic, award-winning flavor you can taste in every bite.
Southeast Georgia Family Recipes
Our recipes have been passed down through generations. Every sauce, every rub, every side dish is made in-house with love and tradition.
Woman-Owned & Family-Focused
Reid's is named after our 6-year-old junior taste-tester. We're a family serving families, and you'll feel that warmth the moment you walk in.
Our Menu: A Family Album
Here at Reid's, we believe food should be fun, flavorful, and occasionally confusing (is that a hint of maple in the sauce? You betcha!). Our menu reads like a family scrapbook, each dish a tribute to our colorful clan.
Our Promise
At Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse, we promise you’ll leave with a full belly, a smile on your face, and at least three new family anecdotes. We slow-cook our meats with the same love and patience we give to our spirited family dinners (just fewer flying mashed potatoes). From our secret rubs to our signature sauces, every bite is a journey to the Deep South without the need for a map or mosquito repellent.
Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse
Where the food is award-winning, smokin’, the family is jokin’, and every meal is an adventure.
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