Lakefront Smokehouse

Lakefront Smokehouse Our pits are fired up for slow-smoked meats, bold smokehouse flavor, and comfort food done right.

From tender brisket and smoky rib tips to hearty sides and signature dishes, every bite is crafted to deliver the rich, satisfying flavor that true BBQ lover

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08/19/2026

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We don't just season them and put them in a pot.

At Lakefront Smokehouse, our oxtails hit the smoker first to build that deep smokehouse flavor, then we finish them low and slow until they're tender, rich and full of flavor.

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Coming this soon. Limited quantities.

π—¦π— π—’π—žπ—˜π—— π—’π—«π—§π—”π—œπ—Ÿ 𝗣π—₯π—˜-𝗒π—₯π——π—˜π—₯ - $199.95

Includes:

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π—›π—”π—Ÿπ—™ 𝗣𝗔𝗑 𝗒𝗙 π—₯π—œπ—–π—˜

Perfect for Sunday dinner, family gatherings, game day or just making sure there's enough to go around.

Oxtail pans are PRE-ORDER ONLY and quantities will be limited. Send us a DM or email.

If you love oxtails but haven't had them from a smokehouse, come see what happens when BBQ meets soul.

𝗣π—₯π—˜-𝗒π—₯π——π—˜π—₯ 𝗧𝗒𝗗𝗔𝗬.

Lakefront Smokehouse
2723 Sheridan Road, Zion

Smoked Prime Rib Comes back in November!
08/19/2026

Smoked Prime Rib Comes back in November!

Ribs Baby!
08/19/2026

Ribs Baby!

Loaded Turkey Leg w/BBQ
08/19/2026

Loaded Turkey Leg w/BBQ

Loaded Turkey Leg
08/19/2026

Loaded Turkey Leg

08/18/2026

π—Ÿπ—’π—”π——π—˜π—— 𝗧𝗨π—₯π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—Ÿπ—˜π—š
A big, ridiculous smoked turkey leg loaded with creamy mac & cheese, your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken, pico de gallo, nacho cheese and Lakefront BBQ sauce.

The turkey legs are coming home.After serving them on our Food Trucks at Blues & BBQ in Waukegan and Little Bear Rib Fes...
08/18/2026

The turkey legs are coming home.

After serving them on our Food Trucks at Blues & BBQ in Waukegan and Little Bear Rib Fest in Vernon Hills, we heard from customers, calling in and stopping in, asking where they could get them again.

Starting this Thursday Aug 20th, you can get them right here at Lakefront Smokehouse.

𝗝𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗒 π—¦π— π—’π—žπ—˜π—— 𝗧𝗨π—₯π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—Ÿπ—˜π—š - $16.95
Slow-smoked and dipped in our Lakefront BBQ sauce.

π—Ÿπ—’π—”π——π—˜π—— 𝗧𝗨π—₯π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—Ÿπ—˜π—š - $24.95
Big, Ridiculous Turkey Leg Loaded with creamy mac & cheese, your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken, pico de gallo, nacho cheese and Lakefront BBQ sauce.

They’ll be available starting Thursday and through the weekend π—ͺπ—›π—œπ—Ÿπ—˜ π—¦π—¨π—£π—£π—Ÿπ—œπ—˜π—¦ π—Ÿπ—”π—¦π—§.

If you had one at the festivals, come get another. If you missed them, now’s your chance.

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2723 Sheridan Road, Zion

Long weekend recovery mode is in full effect! β˜•οΈ The storefront is open today, but we are taking a few extra hours to ge...
08/17/2026

Long weekend recovery mode is in full effect! β˜•οΈ The storefront is open today, but we are taking a few extra hours to get everything ready for you. We’ll be open from 2:00 PM this afternoon. We can't wait to serve you! πŸ”₯

πŸ”₯ WE’RE ON THE ROAD TODAY! πŸ”₯Our storefront is closed today, but the smokers are fired up and the food trucks are rolling...
08/15/2026

πŸ”₯ WE’RE ON THE ROAD TODAY! πŸ”₯

Our storefront is closed today, but the smokers are fired up and the food trucks are rolling! πŸššπŸ’¨ We’ve got two huge stops lined up for tonightβ€”come grab your favorite BBQ, listen to great music, and hang out with us!

Where to catch us tonight:

πŸ“ 15th Annual Little Bear Ribfest

When: Today (Saturday) | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where: Century Park Arboretum (1002 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills)

Vibe: Ribs, live concerts, cold beer, and bourbon! πŸ–πŸΊ

πŸ“ Waukegan’s Blues & BBQ Night

When: Today (Saturday, Aug 15) | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Where: Stern’s Plaza (37 S. Genesee St, Downtown Waukegan)

Vibe: FREE admission, live blues, ArtWauk & Touch-a-Truck! 🎸🎨

Which spot are we seeing you at tonight? Let us know in the comments! πŸ‘‡

08/14/2026

πŸ”₯ WE MAY BE CLOSED AT THE STORE, BUT WE’RE FIRED UP ON THE ROAD! πŸ”₯

Our storefront is taking the weekend off, but you can still get your fix! We’re rolling out the food trucks to two massive events this weekendβ€”come hungry, bring your lawn chairs, and catch us live! πŸššπŸ’¨

Here’s where to find us:

πŸ“ 15th Annual Little Bear Ribfest (Vernon Hills)

πŸ—“ Friday & Saturday

⏰ 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

πŸ“ Century Park Arboretum (1002 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills)

πŸ“ Waukegan’s Blues & BBQ Night

πŸ—“ Saturday, August 15

⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

πŸ“ Stern’s Plaza (37 S. Genesee St, Downtown Waukegan)

🎟 Free Admission! Featuring live blues music, ArtWauk, and Touch-a-Truck!

πŸ‘‰ Track us down, grab your favorite barbecue, and enjoy an amazing weekend of food and music. See you out there! πŸ™Œ

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2723 Sheridan Road
Zion, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm

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