Hickory River Smokehouse

Chinese BBQ & Roast Meats in Urbana, Illinois

4.3 (1,287)

CategoryChinese BBQ & Roast Meats
Address1706 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802
AreaUrbana, Illinois
Phone(217) 337-1656
Google rating 4.3 (1,287)

Hours

Monday11 am–8 pm
Tuesday11 am–8 pm
Wednesday11 am–8 pm
Thursday11 am–8 pm
Friday11 am–9 pm
Saturday11 am–9 pm
Sunday11 am–8 pm

About Hickory River Smokehouse

Hickory River Smokehouse originated in Urbana, Illinois. You might say, our Urbana folks, were our taste testers! This college town, welcomed, supported and patronized our restaurant since the first day we opened in January of 1995. We must be doing something right, because our loyal customers visit us regularly! Featuring the best BBQ in Illinois, the Urbana Hickory River restaurant's BBQ is Smokin' delicious!

Hickory River Smokehouse is one of the chinese bbq & roast meats listed in Urbana, Illinois. The business is registered at 1706 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

Chinese restaurants in the United States range from steam-table lunch counters to white-tablecloth Cantonese seafood halls, and most fall somewhere in between: a laminated menu, a lunch special board, and combo plates priced a few dollars below the dinner menu. Ordering by number off the menu is normal and speeds things up, especially at takeout counters. Family-style ordering, where a table shares several dishes with rice rather than each person getting an individual entree, is standard at sit-down spots and usually cheaper per person. Many neighborhood restaurants are cash-preferred or charge a small card fee, so it is worth asking or checking the door before you order. Delivery apps cover most areas, but calling the restaurant directly is often faster and avoids the markup.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 11 am–8 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (217) 337-1656. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, hickoryriver.com.

Customers rate it 4.3 out of 5 on Google across 1,287 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded chinese bbq & roast meats in Urbana.

Urbana is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Urbana is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Samantha McCarty a month ago

They didnt start my online order until I arrived, which defeated the whole purpose of ordering ahead online. Whats the point in offering a service you dont actually provide? The food was largely unremarkable (especially the brisket), although the pulled pork had exceptional flavor. Less than impressed with the serving sizes considering the cost.

Chelsea Walker 5 months ago

Service was fine. I ordered pick up and my food took a little longer than expected but that was no issue. I ordered the smoked turkey. The turkey tastes ok, there was nothing fantastic about it. The taste and texture was that of sliced turkey meat you buy at the deli, not a turkey that’s been smoked properly for hours. Not worth $20. I felt jipped in a way LOL. The cornbread was the star! It’s sweet and dense. Definitely get that! The bbq sauce was very good!!

wanita niehaus 7 months ago

A very solid stop in Urbana if you like smoked meats and savory sides. I got the daily sandwich special for $12.99 which was quite filling. The meats were good and the only thing is change is ordering a spicier bbq sauce but that's my preference. They also have a drive thru but the interior is worth a look!

Irena Harrington 9 months ago

Food was hot and decent for mid illinois. Ribs , brisket, etc were all very smokey. Mac n cheese tasted like velveeta, beans were seasoned w chili powder, slaw was vinegar and sweet. Slaw was good. Cornbread was very dense and sweet. Butter was provided. Place was very clean. Service was great. Very polite and friendly.

Uzma L 2 years ago

I got a half chicken, and it was so dry. Their BBQ sauce is very delicious and managed to salvage it, but on it's own was flavorless and dry Cornbread was good but fell apart. Very, very crumbly. Dryness was an issue for the beef brisket as well. Okra was really good. Mac and cheese was alright. Service was okay. Had a bit of trouble at one point trying to get their attention to get some butter and they forgot some Texas toast with one of our meals. Not a terrible place but not impressed either.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hickory River Smokehouse located?

Hickory River Smokehouse is at 1706 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802, in Urbana, Illinois. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Hickory River Smokehouse?

Hickory River Smokehouse is listed as a chinese bbq.

What are the hours of Hickory River Smokehouse?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–8 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–8 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–8 pm; Thursday: 11 am–8 pm; Friday: 11 am–9 pm; Saturday: 11 am–9 pm; Sunday: 11 am–8 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Hickory River Smokehouse open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–8 pm.

What is the phone number of Hickory River Smokehouse?

You can call Hickory River Smokehouse at (217) 337-1656.

How is Hickory River Smokehouse rated on Google?

Hickory River Smokehouse has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 1,287 reviews.

Does Hickory River Smokehouse have a website?

Yes, the website of Hickory River Smokehouse is hickoryriver.com (linked on this page).

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