Warm interior of Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs with ambient lighting

Springfield, Illinois

Pull Up a Chair,
Let the Music Play
and Let Us Feed You

Hand-pulled ribs slow-smoked to perfection, cocktails crafted with intention, and live music that turns an ordinary evening into something you'll remember.

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Chef preparing ribs in the Bourbon Street kitchen

Our Story

Born from a Love of
Good Food & Better Music

Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs started with a simple conviction: that a great meal tastes better when accompanied by a melody you can feel in your chest. Located on South Grand Avenue in the heart of Springfield, we built a space where the smoke from the pit and the swell of a live band exist in the same room — and somehow, that makes perfect sense.

Our ribs are dry-rubbed, slow-smoked, and finished with a glaze that has taken years to perfect. Our cocktail program draws from classic technique with a Midwestern pragmatism — strong drinks, fresh ingredients, no nonsense. And our stage is reserved for musicians who play with feeling, not just fingers.

Whether you're joining us for a Tuesday acoustic set or a Saturday night full-throttle performance, you'll find the same thing waiting for you: a seat at our table, a cold drink in hand, and food that remembers how to satisfy.

7+

Years on South Grand

Live

Music Every Weekend

100%

Hand-Pulled Ribs

Live Music

The Stage Is
Always Set

Music isn't background noise at Bourbon Street — it's the heartbeat of the room. Every Friday and Saturday night, our stage comes alive with local and touring musicians who bring something real to every set.

From soulful blues and gritty rock to mellow acoustic evenings, our lineup reflects the diversity of Springfield's music scene. We book artists who play like they mean it, and we've built a room that lets you hear every note.

No cover charge on most nights. Just show up, grab a seat, and let the evening unfold.

Fri & Sat

Live performances, 7–10 PM

Free

No cover · First come, first seated

Live band performing on stage at Bourbon Street
Guitarist performing blues music
Guests enjoying live music and dinner
Acoustic musician playing in the restaurant

Visit Us

Find Us on
South Grand

Address

1031 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703-2616

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 11 AM – 10 PM

Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 12 AM

Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM

Free parking available behind the building

Reservations & Inquiries

Save Your Seat
for the Night

Whether you're planning a birthday dinner, a date night, or just a Wednesday with good music and better food, we'd love to have you. Fill out the form and we'll confirm your reservation within the hour.

Prefer to call?

(217) 788-5808

Or email us at

bourbonstreetbooking@gmail.com

We'll confirm your reservation by email or phone within 1 hour.

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