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Slow-smoked Texas brisket, oak-fired ribs, pulled pork, custom smash burgers, and handcrafted 16" Napoletana sourdough pizzas in Elizabeth, IL. Dine in with us or order online on Toast for fast pickup.

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🔥 Recurring Weekly Specials & Weekend Cuts

Looking for our Smokehouse Weekly Deals?

Tuesday BOGO 50% 16" Sourdough Pizzas & Wings, Wednesday $10 Single Smash & Chips (11am–3pm), and Friday & Saturday Oak-Smoked Dino Beef Plate Ribs ($38/lb).

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Oak-Smoked Entrées

Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips OR Classic Cornbread, plus one additional side.

Slow-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Platter — Eager Beaver BBQ

Slow-Smoked Ribs

$22 / $32 Half Rack $22 · Full Rack $32

Smoked with oak for hours and smothered in our house-made North Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce. Simple, smoked, and delicious. Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips OR Classic Cornbread, and one additional side.

🏆 #1 Best Seller
Texas-Style Oak-Smoked Brisket Platter — Eager Beaver BBQ

Brisket Platter

$28.00 1/2 lb Brisket Platter

A 1/2 lb of our brisket on a platter. "Simple, smoked, and delicious." Our Texas-Style Smoked Brisket is smoked with oak for hours. It includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips or Classic Cornbread, and one additional side.

⭐ Smoked 14 Hours

Half Chicken

$23.00 Smoked 1/2 Chicken

Smoked 1/2 Chicken over local oak until juicy and golden. Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips OR Classic Cornbread, and one additional side.

🪵 Oak Smoked
Smoked & Fried Wings — Eager Beaver BBQ

Smoked & Fried Wings

$14 / $22 Half Dozen $14 · Dozen $22

A half dozen or dozen oak-smoked wings. Dropped in our fryer for crispiness and tossed in your choice of house BBQ sauce (Sloppy Beaver, Beaver Blastin’, Lei That Beaver, Mango Beaver Fever, or Hot Honey Pot).

🔥 Smoked & Crispy
Mac & Cheese Entrée with Crispy Panko Topping — Eager Beaver BBQ

Mac & Cheese Entrée

$11.00

Our super-sized serving of our mac & cheese with a crispy panko topping. Perfect for kids or those who just desire a larger helping with all the toppings. Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips OR Classic Cornbread.

+ Add Bacon: $3.50 · Add Smoked Chicken: $3.50 · Add Pulled Pork: $4.00 · Add Brisket: $7.00
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Smokehouse Sandwiches & Burgers

Piled high on toasted rolls · Substitute a freshly baked Bavarian Pretzel Bun for +$1.50

Texas-Style Smoked Brisket Sandwich — Eager Beaver BBQ

Brisket Sandwich

$20.00 1/3 lb Smoked Brisket

"Simple, smoked, and delicious." Our Texas-Style Smoked Brisket sandwich is smoked with oak for hours, topped with creamy coleslaw and crisp dill pickles. Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips or Classic Cornbread, and one additional side.

+ Substitute Pretzel Bun: $1.50
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich on Pretzel Bun — Eager Beaver BBQ

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$16.00

Covered in our sweet brown sugar rub and slowly smoked with oak; our pork is perfectly balanced. Topped with creamy coleslaw, tangy vinegar BBQ sauce, and crisp dill pickles. Includes your choice of Kettle Potato Chips OR Classic Cornbread, and one additional side.

+ Substitute Pretzel Bun: $1.50

Whole Dam Thing!

$21.00 1/2 lb Burger + 1/3 lb Pork

WARNING: It is HUGE! 1/2 LB Smash Burger on a kaiser roll with a 1/3rd of a lb of smoked pulled pork. Topped with coleslaw, fried onion bits, pickles, and house BBQ sauce. Probably gonna need a fork, it isn’t all staying on your bun, things are about to get sloppy. Comes with a side of chips.

+ Substitute Pretzel Bun: $1.50 · Upgrade to Premium Side: $2.00
🔥 Giant Monster Burger

1/2 LB Smash Burger

$14.00 Double 1/4 lb Patties

Two crispy 1/4 lb patties, on a kaiser roll, grilled crisp on our flat top grill, covered with grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, cheese, and mayo. Comes with a side of chips.

+ Substitute Pretzel Bun: $1.50 · Upgrade to Premium Side: $2.00

Hungry for Real Smokehouse BBQ? 🔥

Enjoy it hot at our tables in Elizabeth, or order online on Toast for fast pickup on Highway 20.

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Appetizers & Shareables

Perfect for the table or pairing with your smokehouse feast

BBQ Beaver Balls in Cast-Iron Skillet — Eager Beaver BBQ

BBQ Beaver Balls

$16.00 Full Pound (6 Meatballs)

A full pound of flavor, starting with our savory 50/50 blend of premium ground beef and succulent ground pork butt. Each ball is expertly seasoned with fresh onion, garlic, and our signature house brisket rub, then slow-smoked to perfection and finished with a deeply caramelized glaze of our classic House BBQ. 6 meatballs are served piping hot in a cast-iron skillet.

🏆 House Specialty
Smoked & Fried Wings with Ranch — Eager Beaver BBQ

Smoked & Fried Wings

$14 / $22 Half Dozen $14 · Dozen $22

A half dozen or dozen oak-smoked wings. Dropped in our fryer for crispiness and tossed in your choice of house BBQ sauce.

🔥 Oak Smoked
Dam Good Stuffed 'Shrooms — Eager Beaver BBQ

Dam Good ‘Shrooms

$14.00

Stuffed and baked with our spicy bacon & cheddar filling.

🧀 Bacon & Cheddar

Dam Good Fries

$6.00

A full basket of crispy fries, covered in our house queso.

+ Add Brisket $7.00 · Add Pulled Pork $4.00 · Add Smoked Chicken $3.50 · Add Bacon $3.50
⭐ Guest Favorite

Roger’s Dam Good Southwest Baked Jalapeño Poppers

$12.00

Stuffed with our bacon & cheddar cheese filling and baked to perfection.

🌶️ Spicy Kick

Fried Pickle Spears

$11.00

A healthy helping of crispy fried pickle spears.

Mozzarella Sticks

$11.00

Fried mozzarella sticks served with warm dipping sauce.

Onion Rings

$11.00

A basket of golden fried onion rings.

Start Your Meal Right 🍗

Perfect for sharing at your table or grabbing for carryout and cabin parties.

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🍕 Served 7 Days a Week • 4:00 PM to Close

Our signature hand-tossed Napoletana sourdough pizzas come in one size: a massive 16 inches. Choose one of our specialty pies, or build your own custom masterpiece with your favorite sauce and toppings.

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House Specialty 16" Pizzas

Crafted with our oak-smoked meats and bold flavor pairings

The Sloppy Brisket Beast 16-Inch Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

The Sloppy Brisket Beast

$33.75 2x Brisket: $41.75

House BBQ Moppin Sauce, Texas Style Brisket, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresno Peppers, Red Onions and Fried Onion Topper.

🏆 Signature Special
Hot Honey Hog 16-Inch Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

Hot Honey Hog Pizza

$25.75

Pulled Pork, Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Red Onions & Pickled Jalapeños.

🌶️ Sweet Heat
Pickle Of A Pulled Pork 16-Inch Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

Pickle of A Pulled Pork Pizza

$26.25

House BBQ Moppin Sauce, Pulled Pork, Dill Pickle Slices, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions & topped with Ranch.

⭐ Fan Favorite
Lei That Beaver 16-Inch Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

Lei That Beaver Pizza

$25.75

Lei That Beaver BBQ Sauce, Pineapple, Bacon & Pulled Pork.

Crazy Ranch Clucker 16-Inch Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

Crazy Ranch Clucker

$28.00

Alfredo Sauce, Smoked Chicken, Bacon, Mozzarella, Whole Cherry Tomatoes, and topped with Ranch.

16-Inch Custom Cheese Pizza — Eager Beaver BBQ

16" Custom Pizza

$16.00 Base Cheese + Toppings

Start with our massive 16" hand-tossed sourdough cheese pizza and customize with your choice of Marinara, Alfredo, or any House BBQ Sauce plus smoked meats, cheeses & veggies.

Build Your Own Custom 16" Pizza

Start with our massive 16" hand-tossed cheese pizza and customize with your favorite sauce, smoked meats, artisan cheeses, and fresh veggies.

16" Base Cheese Pizza — $16.00
🍅 Sauce Options
House Marinara Choice of House BBQ Sauce Creamy Alfredo Sauce
🥓 Meats & Cheeses
Texas Brisket +$8.00 Anchovies +$4.50 Fresh Mozzarella Pearls +$4.25 Pepperoni Slices +$3.75 Smoked Chicken +$3.75 Pulled Pork +$3.75 Feta Cheese +$3.75 Crisp Bacon +$3.00 Italian Sausage +$3.00 Ricotta Cheese +$3.00 Extra Mozzarella +$2.75 Sharp Cheddar Cheese +$2.00
🧄 Veggies & Garnishes
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes +$2.25 Roasted Garlic +$2.25 Crimini Mushrooms +$2.00 Black Olives +$1.75 Fresno Peppers +$1.50 Artichoke Hearts +$1.50 Banana Peppers +$1.50 Pineapple +$1.50 Dill Pickle Slices +$1.50 Fried Onion Topper +$1.50 Red Onions +$1.50 White Onion +$1.50 Pickled Jalapenos +$1.50 House Ranch Drizzle +$1.50
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Classic & Premium Sides

Made fresh daily in our Elizabeth kitchen

Kettle-Cooked Chips

$3.00

Crispy kettle-cooked potato chips.

Classic Side

Cornbread

$3.00

Warm golden cornbread baked fresh daily.

+ Add Whipped Honey Butter: $1.50
Cast Iron Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter — Eager Beaver BBQ

Cornbread w/ Honey Butter

$4.50

Our warm cornbread served with house-whipped honey butter.

Guest Favorite

Creamy Coleslaw

$4.50

Crisp, refreshing house-made creamy coleslaw.

Premium Side

BBQ Baked Beans

$4.50

Slow-simmered sweet and smoky pit baked beans.

Premium Side

Fries

$4.50

Golden, crispy French fries cooked to order.

Premium Side
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Signature BBQ Sauces (Cups & 16oz Bottles)

Order individual 1.5oz dipping cups ($0.75) or take-home 16oz bottles ($12.00) on Toast

Sloppy Beaver

Sweet brown sugar & tomato BBQ Sauce. Our signature house moppin' sauce.

1.5oz Cup $0.75 · 16oz Bottle $12.00
House Favorite

Beaver Blastin’

Spicy HOT! Moppin' Sauce. Not for the faint of heart. WARNING HOT!

1.5oz Cup $0.75 · 16oz Bottle $12.00
🌶️ Extra Hot

Lei That Beaver

Pineapple brown sugar BBQ sauce with a sweet tropical island kick.

1.5oz Cup $0.75 · 16oz Bottle $12.00
Sweet & Fruity

Mango Beaver Fever

Hot mango habanero BBQ Sauce. Fiery, tangy, and sweet tropical heat.

1.5oz Cup $0.75 · 16oz Bottle $12.00
🌶️ Habanero Heat

Hot Honey Pot

Jalapeño Honey BBQ. The perfect balance of sweet wildflower honey and pepper spice.

1.5oz Cup $0.75 · 16oz Bottle $12.00
Sweet Heat
$0.75 1.5 oz Single Serving Sauce Cup
$12.00 Take-Home 16 oz Sauce Bottle

Pair Your BBQ with Scratch Sides & Sauces 🫙

Made fresh daily in our Elizabeth kitchen. Order online on Toast for fast pickup on Highway 20.

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By The # — Bulk Meats, Sides & Buns To-Go

Order oak-smoked meats and scratch sides by the pound (no sides included with bulk meats)

Brisket by the Pound (No Sides) — Eager Beaver BBQ

Brisket (No Sides)

$32.00 / lb

1 LB of our slow-smoked Texas-style oak-smoked brisket by the pound (no sides).

Slow-Smoked Ribs (No Sides) — Eager Beaver BBQ

Slow-Smoked Ribs (No Sides)

$18 / $28 Half Rack $18 · Full Rack $28

Half rack or full rack of our tender oak-smoked baby back ribs smothered in house BBQ sauce (no sides).

Pulled Pork by the Pound (No Sides) — Eager Beaver BBQ

Pulled Pork (No Sides)

$15.00 / lb

1 LB of our sweet brown sugar dry-rubbed, oak-smoked pulled pork by the pound (no sides).

Half Chicken (No Sides)

$15.00

Juicy oak-smoked 1/2 chicken to-go (no sides).

Mac & Cheese (1 LB)

$14.00 / lb

Our rich, creamy mac & cheese sold by the pound.

+ Optional: Add Brisket $7.00 · Pulled Pork $4.00 · Smoked Chicken $3.50 · Bacon $3.50

Baked Beans (1 LB)

$9.00 / lb

Sweet, smoky BBQ baked beans sold by the pound.

Coleslaw (1 LB)

$9.00 / lb

House-made crisp, creamy coleslaw sold by the pound.

Honey Butter (16oz)

$22.00

Our sweet whipped honey butter in a take-home 16oz container.

Pretzel Bun

$1.50

Freshly baked artisan Bavarian pretzel bun.

Kaiser Bun

$1.00

Traditional golden kaiser sandwich bun.

Planning a Wedding, Holiday Party, or Group Event? 🔥

Order bulk meats by the pound on Toast, or visit our Catering page for drop-off buffets, full-service catering, or our private event room in Elizabeth.

Event Catering & Inquiry → Order Bulk on Toast →
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Desserts & Frosty Treats

The sweetest way to cap off your smokehouse meal

Fruit Cobbler of the Day — Eager Beaver BBQ

Fruit Cobbler of the Day

$8.00

Sweet and smoky oatmeal topping crowns fresh fruit, smoked to perfection in our smoker. Add ice cream for an additional fee. Ask your server what today's cobbler is.

+ Add Ice Cream: $2.00
🪵 Smoked in the Pit
Hawaiian Shave Ice — Eager Beaver BBQ

Hawaiian Shave Ice

$3.50

Fluffy, refreshing Hawaiian-style shave ice. Choose from 19 tropical flavors:

Wild Berry · Vanilla · Ube · Blue Raspberry · Banana · Mango · Strawberry · Cherry · Grape · Lemon · Lime · Melona · Bubblegum · Coconut · Sour Apple · Passion Fruit · Pineapple · Guava · Watermelon
+ Add Leche: $1.50 · Add Ice Cream: $2.00
🌴 19 Flavors
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Drinks & Coffee

Ice-cold fountain refreshments, lemonade, iced tea & coffee

Coca-Cola & Fountain Drinks

$3.75

Coca-Cola Original, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, PowerAde, Fanta Orange, Root Beer, Cranberry Juice, Ice Tea.

Lemonade

$4.50

Sweet, tart, ice-cold refreshing lemonade.

Ice Tea

$4.00

Crisp, freshly brewed iced tea served over ice.

Cold Brew

$4.00 / $5.00 12oz $4.00 · 16oz $5.00

Smooth, slow-steeped craft cold brew coffee served over ice.

Regular Coffee

$1.50 – $2.50 12oz $1.50 · 16oz $2.00 · Unlimited $2.50

Rich, freshly ground roast coffee brewed hot daily.

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Official Eager Beaver Merch

Rep your favorite Elizabeth smokehouse — available in-store & on Toast

Eager Beaver BBQ T-Shirt — Elizabeth IL

T-Shirts

$30.00

Official Eager Beaver BBQ & Catering apparel. Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

Koozie

$3.00

Keep your drink ice-cold with an official Eager Beaver BBQ insulated can koozie.

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1336 Hwy 20
Elizabeth, IL 61028

Call: 815-201-3855
Text: 815-201-2922

Email: eagerbeaverbbq@gmail.com

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