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Stone Jug Barbeque located in historic downtown Peru, IL is ready to serve you the areas best Barbeque. We are 9 miles from Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen Park and are 90 miles West of Chicago. We have been serving the area since 2010. We offer smoked pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, smoked pulled and pieced chicken, St. Louis style ribs along with our homemade sides and weekly desserts. We have a trendy rustic restaurant with a full service bar and a fantastic catering crew. Visit Stone Jug Barbeque in Peru! We promise you will want to come back! Check out our website!
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Address: 1920 4th St, Peru, IL 61354
Phone: (815) 780-8275
Website: http://www.stonejugbbq.com/
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Lori Ganey
*Favorites…sliced brisket and pulled pork, potato salad and cheesy hash browns. They work so well together no matter the sauce choice! And for appetizers….hands down the nachos!!! I loved the corn bread but it was a little less moist than I like, but some butter took care of that. The ribs were good but the rub lacked some of the flavor I expected. Meats had a decent smoke to them. For me overall it was good but the apps and sides stole the show!
… moreTeresa Lynnette
Everything was yummy. We split the Brisket and Smoke Pastrami sandwiches. The smoked pastrami sandwich was the absolute bomb! The brisket was good but tasted more like pot roast, which didnt bother me none. We tried three of the BBQ sauces and each was unique and delicious. I recommend the cheesy hashbrowns, they go with everything. The dining room was clean and had lots of seating. The bathroom was very clean which is important to me.
Stop in and give them a try if you’re in the area.
… moreStop in and give them a try if you’re in the area.
Endre Ahmer
Service was good and food was OK.
Had the pulled pork sandwich, hot links, sliced brisket, mac’n cheese and mashed potatoes.
The meats were good, but a little bland. The hot links were very tasty and actually quite spicy – very good! The Mac’n cheese was also very good, but the mashed potatoes was unfortunately not a winner – felt like a cross between mashed potatoes and potato salad.
… moreHad the pulled pork sandwich, hot links, sliced brisket, mac’n cheese and mashed potatoes.
The meats were good, but a little bland. The hot links were very tasty and actually quite spicy – very good! The Mac’n cheese was also very good, but the mashed potatoes was unfortunately not a winner – felt like a cross between mashed potatoes and potato salad.
Larry Alston
Drove up there from Peoria and decided to goigle “Good BBQ near me!” I was directed to Jug by what I saw in the pictures. I tried ordering online, to no avail. I call my order in: The Jug, which consisted of my choice of a 1/3 rack, and burnt ends, an order of wings, and Brisket Chilli. LET ME TELL YOU: I t was all GOOD! I’m a sauce man, and wasn’t pleased that the sauces comes on very tiny 1/2 once couplets! I was on the go, and it was a disaster trying to drive and dip my wings and ribs in the tiny sauce cups. The variety of sauces was ok, and very untraditional style of BBQ sauce flavor. Another disappointment is: NO FRESH-CUT fries!! Every BBQ plate has to have fresh cut fries, man!!! The burnt ends were a little tough but EXCELLENT FLAVOR! THE wings were the MOST tender wings I ever had, and the smoke was to the bone! Overall EXCELLENT FOOD! I drove over an hour to get there, and it’s certainly good enough for my return. ONE MORE THING: I forgot to ask if they offer the standard 10% discount for active, retired, or disabled veterans. I’m hoping they do, because as I’m a disabled Airforce veteran, I served above and beyond and expect to be honored whenever I spend my money!!!
… moreKalla Mahar
Have heard great things about Stone Jug and finally made it to try it. It measured up to the talk. We all left happy. Not sure how many times I said mmmmmm while eating the Mac n cheese. It was phenomenal. I think the best Mac n cheese I’ve ever had at a restaurant before, actually. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! I’m very picky about Mac n cheese.
The chicken and ribs had a dry rub. The chicken was moist. All was good.
When you walk in grab some menus and find a table. After you decide what you want to eat go up to the counter to order and pay. It’s mostly self service. You get your own drinks. They’ll bring you your food, but you throw your trash away.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
… moreThe chicken and ribs had a dry rub. The chicken was moist. All was good.
When you walk in grab some menus and find a table. After you decide what you want to eat go up to the counter to order and pay. It’s mostly self service. You get your own drinks. They’ll bring you your food, but you throw your trash away.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Tammy Strub
We have been here for takeout through the pandemic and have always enjoyed it today we were able to order and eat inside. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. It was handicap accessible which I appreciate. The restrooms were very clean and also accessible. You order at the counter then have a seat they then bring your food to you. The bar had multiple drink specials so we ordered a Lemon Shakeup and it was very tasty. The service was very friendly, helpful and efficient. We ordered ribs, chicken, burnt ends, pastrami sandwich, mac n cheese, and baked beans it was all very good. They have 4 sauces in squeeze bottles on each table which made it nice to try them out on the different foods. The nonalcoholic beverages were self serve Coke products. We had quite a bit of food leftover to take home to be enjoyed another day. I would not hesitate to return to this place.
… moreNancy Bornsheuer
We went here a couple years ago with one of our sons for Father’s Day. It’s was amazing food. Best around. Very relaxing atmosphere. We sat outside. It was a great time.
… morePersistent Dreams
Delicious! My husband and I are fond of barbecue, so trust me when I say that you won’t be disappointed with the St. Louis-style ribs. A full rack is enough for 3-4 people, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The mac-and-cheese was fluffy and tasty and do not miss out on their bread pudding for dessert. Prices are comparable to other smoked rib places around the area. Order at the counter and it will be brought out to you by one of the friendly staff. There are a mixture of high- and low-top tables and bar seating. Also plenty of parking. We will definitely be back.
… moretenniskill
The owner, was gracious enough to tell us how his dream began. With a fascination for the past, creating an environment that is inviting and a welcome addition to the restaurant landscape across the Illinois Valley.
Because it was our first visit here, Matt offered us a sampler platter so that while doing a review, I could have a greater understanding of each morsel that came from their kitchen. He started us off with a few baskets of shrimp, sausage links, burnt ends and chicken wings. He also gave us an array of side items including Cole slaw, Mac N Cheese, and Cheesy Potatoes. The finale to the food items we sampled were the ribs.
The shrimp we sampled, was smoked and piping hot. It had a nice tropical fruit glaze to it but nothing spicy at all. It overflowed in the flavor department which had me asking “Why do I need to try anything else here?” It was simple and elegant, and tender to the taste.
Next, were the burnt ends. These looked really dark so I assumed they would be overcooked or dry. By diving into these bad boys, I realized looks can be deceiving. Each tender cubed version of heaven was also tender yet didn’t fall apart. Each cube of meat had a nice connective hold to it, while basking in a smoky flavor I had never tasted before. The brisket would soon overshadow the shrimp.
And then – the last thing I would probably ever order at a smoked meats restaurant – were the wings. These wings were bigger than most wings I have tried. The unique thing was the rubs that were on each wing. No area was left untouched. Not one wing got more rub love than the other. It’s as though each wing was perfectly rubbed and smoked. They were incredibly tender as well and left me asking myself – have I ever had GOOD wings before? We hadn’t even finished half of the wing basket and I was already regretting not having ordered 20+ more. The wings for me, easily stole the show. But truth be told – every ounce of food I had tasted so far – left my mind blown.
Truth be told, I didn’t feel like I was eating simple restaurant food that the owner was trying to make a buck from. I was eating food that was perfectly crafted by several years, if not decades of what I felt were great recipes handed down from one generation to another.
The last meat we tried in front of us were the Sausage links. My brother felt they were mid to very spicy. While beads of sweat formed on his face, he kept sampling them – as if the spiciness wouldn’t be enough to deter him.
Next up was the Mac N Cheese. This is the real deal. This is NOT what the cook knocked out in two minutes in the back 40 that came in a box. This Mac N Cheese tasted like something either Matt’s grandma whipped up or the Amish delivered in a buggy. This side item of Mac N Cheese – is just a legal version of crack cocaine. Just get it.
Next side item was the Coleslaw. Im a fiend for horseradish and this was the first version of Coleslaw I had ever had that had way more horseradish than what most eateries dare to do. This is a SIDE item, which was made with still – a lot of thought and preparation. And it was a favorite.
The Cheesy potatoes, like the Mac N Cheese just tasted like a classic dish your grandma would make and serve. It the type of side item you close your eyes and it takes you back to simpler times. It was perfection.
The baked beans were next. I think Matt said there was NINE ingredients in the Baked beans. I used to make this dish from scratch and I only recall five ingredients really. While the owner went through each ingredient it hit me again – this is NOT a meat selection — it’s a SIDE item. A forgettable side item in most restaurants but here, worthy of fighting over. Baked Beans made unlike I have ever had.
The ribs were the thickest I had ever tried. They were tender, juicy and had a wonderful woody aroma to them. A lot of meat on the bone. Easy to eat without forking it or knifing it. They were served naked but you can add your own sauce. Best ribs I have ever had.
… moreBecause it was our first visit here, Matt offered us a sampler platter so that while doing a review, I could have a greater understanding of each morsel that came from their kitchen. He started us off with a few baskets of shrimp, sausage links, burnt ends and chicken wings. He also gave us an array of side items including Cole slaw, Mac N Cheese, and Cheesy Potatoes. The finale to the food items we sampled were the ribs.
The shrimp we sampled, was smoked and piping hot. It had a nice tropical fruit glaze to it but nothing spicy at all. It overflowed in the flavor department which had me asking “Why do I need to try anything else here?” It was simple and elegant, and tender to the taste.
Next, were the burnt ends. These looked really dark so I assumed they would be overcooked or dry. By diving into these bad boys, I realized looks can be deceiving. Each tender cubed version of heaven was also tender yet didn’t fall apart. Each cube of meat had a nice connective hold to it, while basking in a smoky flavor I had never tasted before. The brisket would soon overshadow the shrimp.
And then – the last thing I would probably ever order at a smoked meats restaurant – were the wings. These wings were bigger than most wings I have tried. The unique thing was the rubs that were on each wing. No area was left untouched. Not one wing got more rub love than the other. It’s as though each wing was perfectly rubbed and smoked. They were incredibly tender as well and left me asking myself – have I ever had GOOD wings before? We hadn’t even finished half of the wing basket and I was already regretting not having ordered 20+ more. The wings for me, easily stole the show. But truth be told – every ounce of food I had tasted so far – left my mind blown.
Truth be told, I didn’t feel like I was eating simple restaurant food that the owner was trying to make a buck from. I was eating food that was perfectly crafted by several years, if not decades of what I felt were great recipes handed down from one generation to another.
The last meat we tried in front of us were the Sausage links. My brother felt they were mid to very spicy. While beads of sweat formed on his face, he kept sampling them – as if the spiciness wouldn’t be enough to deter him.
Next up was the Mac N Cheese. This is the real deal. This is NOT what the cook knocked out in two minutes in the back 40 that came in a box. This Mac N Cheese tasted like something either Matt’s grandma whipped up or the Amish delivered in a buggy. This side item of Mac N Cheese – is just a legal version of crack cocaine. Just get it.
Next side item was the Coleslaw. Im a fiend for horseradish and this was the first version of Coleslaw I had ever had that had way more horseradish than what most eateries dare to do. This is a SIDE item, which was made with still – a lot of thought and preparation. And it was a favorite.
The Cheesy potatoes, like the Mac N Cheese just tasted like a classic dish your grandma would make and serve. It the type of side item you close your eyes and it takes you back to simpler times. It was perfection.
The baked beans were next. I think Matt said there was NINE ingredients in the Baked beans. I used to make this dish from scratch and I only recall five ingredients really. While the owner went through each ingredient it hit me again – this is NOT a meat selection — it’s a SIDE item. A forgettable side item in most restaurants but here, worthy of fighting over. Baked Beans made unlike I have ever had.
The ribs were the thickest I had ever tried. They were tender, juicy and had a wonderful woody aroma to them. A lot of meat on the bone. Easy to eat without forking it or knifing it. They were served naked but you can add your own sauce. Best ribs I have ever had.
Philip B
This is quite the quaint barbecue joint! Great food!! Would recommend everything we ate, but especially the burnt ends and St. Louis style ribs. Really good cheesy hash browns too! Quite a few good options to choose from. The decor is very realistic rustic, creating a very neat atmosphere. The service was efficient and friendly. I kind of hope I end up back in Peru soon so I can get a chance to eat here again!
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