BEST BBQ

Smokey Bones

2660 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 528-6410 So maybe they’re not exclusive to Springfield, but Smokey Bones has quite a following here. Even more than the food, voters lauded the attentive and friendly wait staff, with whom many voters appear to be on a first-name basis. For a barbeque joint, Smokey Bones has a surprising diversity of options on its menu – everything from the obligatory rack of ribs to tomato linguine. If you can save room for dessert (which is frankly quite unlikely), the miniature apple pies are a solid choice, served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel. Runner-up: Hickory River Smokehouse