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Luau Grill

1108 West Morton, Jacksonville, IL - (217) 371-2329
Posted By Richard Rowe on 1/25/2012 12:27:00 AM
Tucked away in Jacksonville, IL, just about 40 miles West of Springfield -home of the Horseshoe Sandwich is the Luau Grill where the pork, chicken, and links are tended by proprietor Roger Davis in his smokers just outside the kitchen door. This is BBQ with a Hawaiian tilt, from the Huli Huli chicken to the Big Kahiki (incredible baked & stuffed potato), to the Kalua pork Nachos and we've not even gotten to the moist and smoky pulled pork, the not too tender ribs, or the brisket (possibly the best restaurant brisket I've ever enjoyed). Seating is fair weather only, as it is outside, but there is a drive by window and you can call your order in, so it will be ready when you arrive. There isn't much room at the order counter, but if it's slow, you can stand there, enjoy your BBQ, and talk BBQ with Roger. I have eaten here several times and have yet to be disappointed. The food is very good and reasonably priced.

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4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Big Kahiki (stuffed potato)
HuliHuli Chicken (moist, smoky, & tender) sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Huli Huli chicken sandwich
Brisket
Smoked Link
Kalua Pork Nachos
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Wow... look at the picture.. it tatstes that good.  I truly would drive a long way to get this marvel, especially if it were one of those 'gotta have a tater' days.
"Wow... look at the picture.. it tatstes that good. I truly would drive a long way to get this marvel, especially if it were one of those 'gotta have a tater' days."
Richard Rowe





Well, this is clearly the half chicken dinner, sorryh.  Moist, smoky, tender chicken with a grilled pineapple ring... even better with a couple of pickled jalapeno slices.
"Well, this is clearly the half chicken dinner, sorryh. Moist, smoky, tender chicken with a grilled pineapple ring... even better with a couple of pickled jalapeno slices."
Richard Rowe


Excellent link I really enjoyed it.  I think the sides are $1.50 extra and were quite tasty.
"Excellent link I really enjoyed it. I think the sides are $1.50 extra and were quite tasty."
Richard Rowe


Every bit as good as it looks, definitely worth a drive.
"Every bit as good as it looks, definitely worth a drive."
Richard Rowe



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