Oakview BBQ

THANKSGIVING TURKEY PREORDERS ARE NOW OPEN!

Let us handle the smoker this Thanksgiving! You take care of the sides, the pies, and figuring out where everyone is going to sit.

We're firing up the smoker for Thanksgiving, and our Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast is ready for preorder!

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
• 3–4 lbs. of finished, smoked boneless turkey breast
• Feeds approximately 4–6 people, depending on appetite
• Just $40!

PICKUP DETAILS:
• Wednesday, November 25
• 4:00–6:00 PM
• Oakview BBQ at The Railyard on Historic Route 66,
2242 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

We'll even include reheating instructions so your turkey is ready to shine on Thanksgiving Day!

All the smoky goodness without babysitting a smoker. Just heat, serve, and take your rightful place as the person who brought the good stuff to Thanksgiving dinner!

Preorder by November 20!
Our preorder link is LIVE at www.orderoakviewbbq.com

ONE YEAR OF OAKVIEW BBQ!

Long post warning ... One year ago today, we took a chance on a dream. And what a WILD ride this first year has been!

We started with absolutely ZERO experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry. Just a guy who loved smoking meats and had a dream of one day becoming one of the most sought-after BBQ spots in Central Illinois, and a wife who believed in him enough to jump in with both feet and help make it happen.

Were we crazy? Maybe a little. 🤪

But together, with our FAMILY right there beside us, we decided to give it everything we had.

And here we are. ONE YEAR LATER!

Has it been easy? Absolutely not. We've learned more in these last 12 months than we ever could have imagined. There have been long days, late nights, challenges we never saw coming, and plenty of figuring things out as we went. But there have also been some pretty incredible moments that remind us exactly why we started.

And the biggest reason for those moments? YOU. ❤️

To every single person who has purchased a meal, tried something new on our menu, shared one of our posts, left us a review, told a friend about us, or simply stopped by to say hello, THANK YOU!

To our regulars who have become familiar faces and friends, you have no idea how much it means to us to see you coming back week after week.

To those who gave a little BBQ business in a shipping container a chance, thank you for believing in what we're building.

And to our family, who has worked alongside us, helped when we needed it, and supported this crazy adventure from the beginning, we couldn't have done it without you.

One thing that still amazes us is just how many people in the Springfield area have never heard of Oakview BBQ or even know where The Railyard is! But one of the most rewarding parts of this journey has been watching someone discover us for the first time and then seeing them come back again and again.

That's how small businesses grow. One customer, one meal, and one recommendation at a time.

And if you thought opening a BBQ business with no experience was a big leap of faith, apparently we weren't finished taking chances! 🤣

In month ELEVEN, we decided to dream even BIGGER and took over operations of The Railyard on Historic Route 66 itself!

Are we still learning? Every. Single. Day.

Are we proud of what we've accomplished in just one year? You bet we are!

We know we still have a long way to go, but we believe in what we're doing. We believe in our food, our family, our community, and the future we're working so hard to build.

And we hope you'll keep being part of it.

So here's our little anniversary wish. Keep showing up for small businesses. Keep telling your friends about us. Keep sharing our posts. If you love what we're doing, help us spread the word! There are still so many people right here in our own community who haven't found us yet.

Our current season runs through December 19th, but don't think for a second that means we're slowing down! We've got more coming in January, and we're pretty excited about the direction we're headed. Keep watching our page. We think you're going to like what's next!

We've always believed that slow and steady wins the race. We're not trying to build something overnight. We're trying to build something that lasts.

One year down. A whole lot of dreams still ahead.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making our first year something we'll never forget.

Here's to YEAR TWO, bigger dreams, more BBQ, and seeing just how far this little smokehouse can go! ❤️

With love and gratitude,
Brad, Adria & the Oakview BBQ Family

Happy Halloween from Oakview BBQ! 🐷🐮

Come get some rib bones today and join everyone at The Railyard on Historic Route 66 for Trick or Treating! 👻

This is the last Thursday of the year to get your smoked meat fix!!!!

🍂 THURSDAYS, IT'S BEEN FUN!

Before we turn back the clocks and the evenings get a little darker, we've got ONE MORE THURSDAY to enjoy at The Railyard!

No big event. No fancy plans. Just great food, good company, and one last Thursday evening together!

Oakview BBQ, El Dorado, and Best Day Ever Bake Shop will all be serving their FULL regular menus!

So skip cooking dinner, grab your favorite people, and help us give Thursdays a proper send-off!

Thursday, October 29 | 4–8 PM
The Railyard

One more Thursday. Let's make it count!

This Wednesday we will be stepping outside of The Railyard on Historic Route 66 to join our friends at El Dorado Taqueria on Toronto Road for a Trunk or Treat celebration!! Come see us “Under The Sea” having fun with your littles! 🫧🪸🐬🐠🪼🫧

🧀 MEET THE MAC DADDY! 🧀

We’re bringing out the Brisket Burnt Ends for Mac & Cheese Mania!

Our creamy Momma’s Mac & Cheese piled high with those smoky, tender Brisket Burnt Ends you love! 🤤

And since our Burnt Ends aren't always on the menu, you won't want to miss this one!

📍 Oakview BBQ at The Railyard on Historic Route 66
📅 TODAY, October 24 | 11 AM – 9 PM (while supplies last)

The Mac Daddy is making his appearance. Are you?

It looks like we made the cut for the Channel 309 for BBQ places worth a drive! You’re in luck this weekend too because our Brisket Burnt Ends will be featured with Momma’s Mac & Cheese during our Mac & Cheese Mania event on Saturday! The weather looks beautiful for a drive. Come see for yourself what we’re all about!!

🔥🍖 33 BBQ PLACES WORTH THE DRIVE — PART 1! 🚗

We asked Channel 309 followers where they’d send someone for BBQ worth getting in the car for — and you gave us a LOT of places to investigate.

Not necessarily the biggest names. Not necessarily the places with the most awards. Just smokehouses, roadside joints, small-town favorites, and a few hidden gems that people say are worth making the trip for.

And we didn’t stop at the restaurant names — we included what people said to order, too. 👀

🥩 Brisket, ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, smoked wings, and a few things you might not expect to find at a BBQ joint.

We narrowed your recommendations down to 33 restaurants across Central Illinois, PLUS 2 food trucks.

A few notes:

• These aren't rankings. They're recommendations from Channel 309 followers, with some additional menu suggestions.

• Some dishes are specials or only available certain days.

• Menus, ownership, and hours can change. Call ahead before making a long drive.

• This is BBQ, so we already know people are going to disagree. 😂

🔥 AND THIS IS ONLY PART 1!

We had more nominations than we could fit on one page, so we're saving some for Part 2. And we're hoping you'll help us find a few more.

Now we want to know:

🍖 Which place on this list makes the BEST BBQ?

🚗 Which one would you drive the farthest for?

👀 Who did we leave out? Especially those little places in towns most people have never heard of.

🍴 And most importantly — WHAT SHOULD WE ORDER when we get there?

Don't just tell us a place has great food. Tell us about that one sandwich, those incredible ribs, or the brisket you can't stop thinking about.

📌 Save this guide for your next BBQ road trip. And send it to somebody who's always looking for somewhere new to eat.
Part 2 is coming! 🔥

BRISKET BURNT ENDS + MOMMA'S MAC = A MATCH MADE IN BBQ HEAVEN!

We're bringing back a crowd favorite for Mac & Cheese Mania at The Railyard!

This SATURDAY from 11 AM–9 PM, we're loading up our creamy, cheesy Momma's Mac with smoky, tender Brisket Burnt Ends! 🤤

It's a combination everyone loves, but one you won't always find on our everyday menu! This one's worth making a special trip for, so grab yours while supplies last!

Prefer your mac without the meat? We've got you covered! Momma's Mac & Cheese is always on our menu and just as delicious on its own!

See ya Saturday at Oakview!

WEATHER CLOSURE | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

We've made the decision to close The Railyard for the evening due to the rainy weather.

Thursdays can already be a little unpredictable this time of year, and adding rain to the mix makes it even tougher for our small food vendors. Rather than have everyone prepare food that may go unsold, we feel it's best to call it a night.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of our vendors! ❤️

We'll be back in action tomorrow!