Welcome to Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse, where the only thing smokier than our brisket is our sense of humor. Nestled in the heart of Peru, Illinois, we're bringing authentic southern-style barbecue & southern comfort food straight from the heart of southeast Georgia. We’re not just a barbecue joint; we’re a family circus with a grill!

 

A Family Affair (and a Comedy Show)

The brainchild of pitmaster and professional mom-joke teller, Amanda, Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse is named after her son, Reid, who agrees that “barbecue is life” and hasn’t looked back since. The name stuck, and so did our commitment to smoking the best meats this side of the Mason-Dixon Line.
 

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Meet the Cast

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Reid: Our namesake and 4 year old junior taste-tester. His discerning palate (read: he likes everything with extra sauce) sets the standard for our menu.

Amanda: The Mom of Reid, Owner & Operator and the real boss and reigning queen of our bbq flavors. She is the chief storyteller from Southern Georgia and a master of boiled peanuts and peach cobbler. She also designed the restaurant with these beautiful new walls and total bar makeover!

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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.

 

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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.

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Reid's Southern Kitchen & Smokehouse

Where the food is smokin’, the family is jokin’,

and every meal is an adventure.