About Bandana's Bar-B-Q Mt. Vernon Il

Bandana's Bar-B-Q in Mt. Vernon, IL, is the place to go if you're craving delicious, smoked meats and a true barbecue experience. Located at 308 S 44th St, this lively restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for both casual dining and a fun night out. Whether you choose to enjoy your meal at the outdoor seating area, grab it to go with curbside pickup, or relax inside while savoring the smoky flavors, Bandana's Bar-B-Q ensures a satisfying meal for all. The menu features a tempting selection of comfort food, from classic barbecue staples to small plates, so you can sample a variety of flavors. Pair your meal with a refreshing beer or cocktail, or unwind with a glass of wine. The combination of hearty meals, quick bites, and a laid-back vibe makes Bandana's the go-to spot for both locals and visitors. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, dining in, or having a meal delivered, Bandana's Bar-B-Q in Mt. Vernon offers the perfect mix of flavor, convenience, and hospitality.

Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Kerbside pickup

+ Delivery

+ On-site services

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great dessert

+ Great tea selection

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Quiet

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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+1 618-315-6550

308 S 44th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, United States

Reviews

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The scenery looked good, they had a selection of sauces available at the table, the food was cooked well, tasted even better. The briskett was really good would definitely recommend along with their ribs. Their sides the potato salad, baked potato, BBQ beans, and coleslaw was really good as well though I do not belive they are all made in house. Our waitress Carrie was a sweetheart checked on us and helped me remember a movie name. All around good food, good service, and even though I ordered a lot of food I did not wait a long time to receive it.

- Southern IL Food Critic -

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We were warmly welcomed by our waitress, Grace. She seated us immediately and was extremely kind and personable! We chatted for a minute, then she took our order. When our food came out it looked and tasted amazing. The pulled pork was super tender and juicy. Portion sizes are great, it was 100% worth the cost. Grace checked on us multiple times and made our visit enjoyable and worthwhile. I will be back! I ordered a pork dinner platter, I ordered extra garlic bread, and a baked potato with butter, cheese, and sour cream for my sides. Delicious!

- Clarissa Dagg -

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I want to love Bandana's but it's just not my favorite place to get BBQ. It's perfectly acceptable. Meats are tender. Flavor is decent. Just not mind blowing. Service is good. Prices are affordable. Portions are adequate. Eat here, it IS good. I just can't seem to fall in love. But do give them a try. I'm not giving up yet.

- Connie Smelcer -

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The brisket was flavorful. It didn't NEED sauce, but they have 6-7 to choose from. Ken thought the catfish was "okay". I especially like that you can choose various amounts of meat on your platter, from 3 ounces up to 9 ounces.

- Kathy Ventura -

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Went into Bandana's to grab a quick lunch. I perused the menu, thinking I'd just get a pulled pork sandwich and fries, and that's what I ended up getting. I didn't see the budget-busting platters, which were under $10, and my sandwich cost almost $13. My bad. But the sandwich was good, the pork was tender and moist, and the barbecue sauces—they have about six there on the table—were very good. The service was great. Bandana's is a good place to eat if you're looking for barbecue. If this review is helpful, please give me a thumbs up.

- Rodney Groff -

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Decent local version of a Texas style BBQ restaurant. Food was served reasonably quickly, food came out at a good temperature. Got the Pork Lovers Feast for Three for the family. Sides chosen were fried okra, fries, and coleslaw. Fried okra was done just right. Coleslaw was good and the fires were… fries; nothing particularly notable about them. The cook and sauce on the pork was ok. It really seemed like it needed more of something, it did have a slightly grainy texture like the dry seasoning needed to cook with the juices a bit more. Service was good, no complaints; but not particularly notable. Restaurant was clean and the restaurant’s atmosphere was pleasing.

- Tony Smith -

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The food is always reliable. Simple good food. We were greeted enthusiastically. The star of the show was our waitress, Grace. She is a customer service professional. Wonderful smile, good attitude, and always there when we expected her. We have been visiting here for 5 years. Tonight our visit was exceptional.

- Kim Shady -

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