Rolling Smoke

Rock Island, United States

4.5

Open now

8 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 563-265-7571
Website:
www.kavanaughshilltop.com
Address:
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Tap 1228 30th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (Rock Island) 10:46 PM Thursday, June 19, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 am

Description

Specialties

BBQ. Barbque. Bar-​B-​que. Comfort Food. Specialty Grilled Cheese. Cheese Burgers. Brisket. Ribs. Pork. Chicken.

History

Established in 2013.

Two guys that wanted to do their own thing in the Quad Cities with their take on BBQ and Comfort food.

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8 reviews of Rolling Smoke

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Place rating: 1
Wayne, MI
Not sure if all the 5 star ratings are because these people rating this place have never had real BBQ or they just feel sorry for this little hole in the wall.
We ordered the sampler with Pulled Pork, Brisket (really this is brisket? Was more like Sliced Roast Beef) and Ribs, accompanied by Fries, Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese.
The driest Mac n Cheese I’ve ever encountered
The Potato Salad was mostly Potato Skin!
The Ribs were the only thing that was good, but that may have just been the sauce…
Place rating: 5
Moline, IL
I first tasted Rolling Smoke BBQ when they were operating out of a truck on the street. The food was good then and has only improved since they moved into a permanent kitchen at Cavenaughs. Love their slaw, it has a real tangy taste. Regular Mac n’ Cheese is made in their kitchen with real cheddar; definitely doesn’t come from a box! Haven’t tried the Bacon Mackey Balls yet… but there always next time. Unlike many BBQ places that use their sauce to make their BBQ taste good, their meat is smoked so well it stands on its own.
Place rating: 5
Rock Island, IL
The ribs here are so tender and fall off the bone!!! I’ve had the pleasure of being here while they were smoking the ribs and have gotten them fresh off the smoker… delish! The bacon Mackey balls are also another guilty pleasure! The outdoor patio is awesome to eat outside on a nice day!!!
Place rating: 5
Rock Island, IL
Some of the best from scratch BBQ I have had. You will remember it once you have it. I really enjoy the brisket, it is the best I have had anywhere. The pulled pork is also second to none.
Place rating: 5
Rock Island, IL
Best ribs in the Quad Cities. Amazing smoke flavor to them. Great sauce. A must try.
Place rating: 5
Moline, IL
The QC is lacking when it comes to good BBQ. (don’t get me started… Jim’s Ribs is good, but if you match up to any half way decent memphis/​KC/​Texas/​carolina bbq spot. it isn’t even close. It is good! But it isn’t life changing. Anyways…)
This place might be my new favorite. The menu is far from boring. You can tell they love food and they love making some crazy things. The Fried Bacon Mac N Cheese balls were amazing! Or «Bacon Macky Balls» as they call them.
Had the brisket. Sliced *oh* so thin. Melted in my mouth. The wife ordered pulled pork so i had some of that too. it had a great smokey flavor just like the brisket.
These guys know what they are doing. will be going back! So glad to have another BBQ option in the QC!
Place rating: 5
Moline, IL
I hate bbq but I love Rolling Smoke!!! Bacon macky balls, smokey chee, burnt ends etched all to die for and the customer service and delivery is amazing!
Place rating: 5
Moline, IL
Rolling Smoke is located in Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tap. Tried their BBQ ribs. Wonderful smoked flavor and sauce is very good. The Quad Cities needed a good rib place and these will not disappoint. I can’t wait to try other BBQ items on their menu!