Southbank Original Barbecue

129 E Hydraulic St, Yorkville, IL 60560, USA

Address:	129 E Hydraulic St, Yorkville, IL 60560, USA
Phone:	+1 630-385-2477
Site:	southbankoriginalbarbecue.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–10PM

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Amanda Szilage

Food is OK at best.. Cheesy potatoes are trash.. Bar tenders are ALL drunk while on the job.. This place is NOT family friendly after 6pm.. Dont order water they charge you and its sink water same thing you get at home.. Only person there thats worth anything is their bar manager Sara.. This place is failing horribly over priced food and drunk employees not worth stopping your car when smokeys is right down the street.. Word to the wise dont support the drinking and driving of all SOB employees

Nancy Tolan

I gave them four stars for the ribs because they were fantastic they just peeled right off, so moist. What I didnt like is the plastic silverware and service was not that great I had to go up to the bar to get water. Because seating is right there by the bar it is not very family oriented I would not bring kids there. It looks like it has a place for live music so this would probably be a great place to go just to hang out.

Bob Mayerle

I have to say thought this was going to be a great experiece. Local restraunt. Had the polish sauage sandwich. It was a cut up sausage in a bowl no sandwich and I got the cheese potatoe side. That was no dought the worst meal I have ever had in yorkville or any Restraunt in this area. Top it of with bad service and had two cokes that were crossed with DR Pepper. Come on you need to get it right. Nice atmosphere.

Brandon Rose

Just fantastic! If youve never been there definitely build your own SOB. Give everything a try, you cant go wrong! Try all the sauces too, why not? Plus the price is very reasonable for the amount of meat you get. The outdoor seating area behind the restaurant has a very nice bar and a fun stage with dancing area for live music right on the river. You have to go here, dont miss out!

Randy Seggebruch

Had my credit card so I could start a tab. At end of night it wasnt there. Gave it to someone else! Giant pain in the rear cancelling a credit card at 11:00pm and contacting all the payments that are put on the card. To top it off didnt even give us a free drink!!! Or call us the next day when they cleaned up and didnt find it.

Raymond Turvey

Been here about a half dozen times and heres the break down 0-5 stars; Food - 2 (below average) Atmosphere - 5 (right on the river!) Service - 0 (prepare to be ignored) The outdoor seating by the river is what makes the place unique. Grab a table, a bucket of brew and enjoy the view.

Derick Romstedt

Really good and reasonable prices. First time we went the server forgot to ask what BBQ sauce we wanted and never got any, we were disappointed, but Im glad I gave it a second chance and found out the sauces are great and all the fod is very reasonably priced.

Mark Peal

The meat was incredible on my sandwiches not real thrilled about the barbecue sauce the spicy is not hot enough and it is too runny also the bottom of the bun needs to be toasted so as not to get so soggy overall I would have to say three and a half Stars

Crystal Uhrhan

Im from cape Girardeau, MO, right between Memphis & Kansas City I have been in Chicago for 7 years & this is the first time Ive had true Memphis style BBQ! Laid-back atmosphere, great food & great service. Thanks for making a home sick girl feel at home

Derek Maratea

Excellent food. Friendly service. Good drink selection. Cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Need to return for the live music nights. Nice to be able to sit right on the river. Will definitely return and would bring friends and family next time.

Tim Mcmahel

Everything youd want in a BBQ joint. The cooks and staff WANT to do this and they care about thier craft. You taste that in thier food. If you enjoy Bbq, id reccomend giving this a shot. Has never been a bad experience yet.

Denise Reinhart

Very tasteful had a shredded pork sandwich with lots of meat. Waitress was very nice and polite. They only had one sauce flavor would prefer more. Would go back again.

Dan Ware

River atmosphere is cool, but some will hate it. Staff was great. Barbecue is ok. Inside is small and shares space with a bait shop, thats right, a bait shop.

Alejandro Camargo

Tasty food, the main bartender is very welcoming and they have good daily drink specials. BBQ lasagna is amazing! Best place to enjoy the Christmas parade.

Veronica Baish

Moo and Oink sandwich was delish! The fish bowl drinks are huge! Sit out back and get a great view of the river! Definitely will be returning

Rita Gomez-Rivera

Fall off to the bone ribs! Awesome appetizers and even better sides. Already to thinking about coming back and we havent even left!

Dan Kramer

I like it .. food good..beer,, special beers The atmosphere is awesome!!!! Dont be a party pooper!!! Check it out

Jessica lockman

Awesome food. Great place down on the river. I cant wait until summer to enjoy this place after river rafting!

Ryan Kingsmill

The tri tip sandwich is delish, as is everything Ive tried so far. Great outdoor atmosphere, very casual.

Jodeen Coulter

BBQ Nachos and a Tennessee Mule. Good music, good service and excellent atmosphere on the South bank.