Guy In Illinois: Here’s His Pick For Our State’s Best Restaurant

Word of mouth can make or break pretty much any business, especially when it comes to restaurants. Everyone has their opinion about the different eateries around the state of Illinois, but one man's opinion does carry just a bit more weight than your average person writing a Yelp review, and that's the host of Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives, Guy Fieri.

Guy and the crew from Triple-D have been all over the Land of Lincoln, trying great food and making friends wherever they've gone, and they show no signs of slowing down.

As a matter of fact, click here for a rundown of every single Illinois restaurant that's been visited by Guy Fieri over the course of multiple seasons of Triple-D.

Keep in mind that Illinois restaurants are not like your kids...it's okay for you to pick a favorite, and it appears that Guy's favorite Illinois joint just happens to be a barbeque restaurant.

A Great Foodie Website Took A Look At The 49 Seasons (And Counting) Of Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives To Highlight "Guy Fieri-Approved" Restaurants In All 50 States, Or In Other Words, Each State's Best Restaurant

I'm sure that everyone fantasizes about having a different job, even if they love the one they have. I'm definitely one of those people. I seriously can't think of a better gig than the one that Guy has, cruising all over the country and eating the best food at the most fun places he and the staff of Triple-D can find. I would trade him in a heartbeat!

So, Who In Illinois Gets The Nod From Guy Fieri For Having The Very Best?

According to LoveFood.com, that honor goes to a place called Smoque BBQ (it's pronounced "smoke"):

Set up in 2006, it didn’t take this neighbourhood barbecue joint long to become renowned for its distinct flavours and sensational smoked meat. Smoque BBQ featured on season two of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives back in 2007, and it quickly garnered a loyal following among barbecue devotees across the US.

Almost two decades later, it’s still loved for its meat platters, brisket sandwiches and baby ribs. No order is complete without a selection of sides; barbecue beans and cornbread are popular choices.

If You Spend Any Time Traveling Through Illinois' Neighboring States, Here Are Their Top Spots

LoveFood.com looked at all 50 states for Guy-approved joints, and here are the ones next door to Illinois:

• Wisconsin: Frank's Diner, Kenosha
• Iowa: Mi Patria, Des Moines
• Kentucky: The Table, Louisville
• Missouri: The Shaved Duck Smokehouse, St. Louis
• Indiana: Che Chor, Indianapolis