Benson's On The Mississippi

10/17/2026

We are 1 week away from our next POP UP event! All pre-orders may be placed by visiting https://bensonsonthemississippi.com/. Pick up in Thomson, IL!

10/14/2026

Saturday, October 24th 5:00-6:30 PM will be our next POP-UP Event in Thomson, IL! You may check out our menu and place a pre-order by visiting https://bensonsonthemississippi.com/!

10/12/2026

Smoked Prime Rib, Hickory Smoked Pork, Brisket, Turkey & Chicken, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese - all available next Saturday, October 24th!! https://bensonsonthemississippi.com/

10/11/2026

Our next pop-up event will be Saturday, October 24th! Pick up in Thomson, IL! To place your order, visit https://bensonsonthemississippi.com.

10/09/2026

Enjoy a beautiful sunset, watch the barges come and go... we have a great place for you or someone you know to stay! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1574754363425481754?check_in=2026-10-12&check_out=2026-10-15&photo_id=2511436039&source_impression_id=p3_e902450c-a46e-415c-bf8d-e5edd5a98145_1574754363425481754_0&previous_page_section_name=1000

10/01/2026

Today's the last call for this Saturday's pop up dinner (carry-out only)! Full Rack of Ribs, Gumbo, Smoked Prime Rib, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Meat Plate and more! Check out the our full menu by visiting https://bensonsonthemississippi.com/ (pre-orders only for this pop up)! Pick up in Thomson!

09/29/2026

Dinner for Saturday night? Bud is cooking Smoked Prime Rib, Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Ribs, Gumbo, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese and more! Pre-Orders only for carry-out only - https://bensonsonthemississippi.com/

09/27/2026

We had a great time celebrating Mike & Danielle last night at Eagle Point Lodge! Congrats friends! (Will post more pics but wanted to give them time to show their special night first)

Shoutout to my sister, Sarah, for putting together the amazing charcuterie table and for Bud, as he prepared all the food! (He also built an oyster table for the wedding!) We had a lot of fun and thankful for the friendship and opportunity!

Whose getting married next year and wants us to cater??? 😃😃

09/25/2026

Hello! We still get calls and questions about our dinner service. To clarify or if you have missed any of our posts, we are no longer open for night time dinner service. At the current time, we are hosting pop-up dinner events that are carry-out only (next one is October 3rd - https://bensonsonthemississippi.com) but we are not open for sit down dinner meals. We are still catering though (we have a wedding this weekend)!

We are Bud and Stephanie Benson. We specialize in Hickory Smoked Meats, Burgers, Fish and other traditional Midwest and Southern-inspired dishes, in a relaxed family-friendly environment that showcases a beautiful view of the Mississippi River.

09/24/2026

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Brisket, Chicken or Turkey? We have our Lunch Box for local businesses available (includes sandwich, chips, side and brownie)! (Minimum order of 10)