2013 Travel Guide
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17th Street Bar & Grill
Award-winning BBQ. Family style dine-in and carry out. "Best Ribs in the U.S." by Bon Appétit Magazine and featured on the Food Network show, Bon Appétit Picks the Best.
CITY: Marion
17th Street Bar & Grill
17th Street Bar & Grill offers a variety of award-winning barbeque and American favorites. Bon Appétit magazine picked 17th Street Bar & Grill's apple wood-smoked barbecue ribs as the best in the U.S. in 2007. Owner and pitmaster Mike Mills, reverently referred to in barbecue circles as The Legend, is a four-time World Champion and three-time Grand World Champion of Memphis in May, known as the Super Bowl of Swine. Pick up a bottle of 17th Street's award-winning barbecue sauce or Magic Dust rub while you're there.
CITY: Murphysboro
20's Hideout Steakhouse and Bar
The 20’s Hideout Restaurant serves up the best steaks, seafood and live entertainment in roaring 20’s fashion. We have the largest wine cellar south of Chicago with over 1,900 international and domestic bottles on hand sure to satisfy the pickiest of palates.
CITY: Marion
Alongi's-DuQuoin
Family restaurant, owned and operated by the Alongi family since 1933. Order pasta, pizza, steak or seafood.
CITY: Du Quoin
Alto Vineyards - Alto Pass
This award-winning winery's original Shawnee Hills Wine Trail location (Alto also has a Champaign outpost) offers free wine tasting and a gift shop, in addition to spring, summer and fall festivals with music and food.
CITY: Alto Pass
Andresen's Cafe
Family oriented. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, specials every night.
CITY: Johnston City
Applebee's - Marion
Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.
CITY: Marion
Arturo's
Authentic Mexican style restaurant. Arturo's serves fresh, handmade, authentic Mexican fare in a convenient location between Marion and Carbondale. Choose from Arturo's extensive menu and bar for dinner or visit during lunch for the famous Mexican Buffet and enjoy your selection in our beautiful dining room and bar.
CITY: Carterville
Back Door Lounge
Bar and lounge. We have a DJ and music every other Friday. Come out and see us.
CITY: Hurst
Backyard Burgers
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. They have a drive thru for convenience. Hamburgers are made from scratch.
CITY: Marion
Bandy's Pumpkin Patch
This fun fall destination (open Oct. 1-30) features mazes, inflatable games and face painting for the little ones, and hayrides. Grab a snack from the concession stand (try the sweet rock candy) before heading home with the perfect pumpkin.
CITY: Johnston City
Bella Terra Winery
Bella Terra Winery is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Johnson County, Illinois. With a scenic view of ponds, trees, and our vineyard we provide the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. Bella Terra Winery was not created just for wine connoisseurs, we offer food and activities for the whole family. You can play bocce ball, throw a game of washers, watch your favorite team on T.V., or just relax under a tree and enjoy the breeze.The manicured grounds of Bella T Winery combined with beautiful shade trees create a striking backdrop for any occasion.
CITY: Creal Springs
Bennie's Italian Restaurant
Small Italian restaurant with delicious authentic cooking. Made fresh everyday and homemade. Family oriented, dine in or take out.
CITY: Marion
Blue Sky Vineyard
Along the majestic Shawnee Hills Wine Trail you’ll find Blue Sky Vineyard—a stunning Tuscan-inspired winery and vineyard. Stroll through the vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and relax on the outdoor terrace with the rolling countryside as your tapestry.
CITY: Makanda
Boondock's Seafood Co.
Known for its delicious dishes and vibrant atmosphere, Boondock's is Carbondale's first seafood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Their menu encompasses a wide range of foods, all prepared with the freshest ingredients, and the bar offers a selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, including several craft brews.
CITY: Carbondale
Burger Nook
Family dining. Carry out or dine in. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and everything else.
CITY: Herrin
Cajun Cowboy Grill
One-of-a-kind restaurant in Southern Illinois serving up traditional Cajun dishes, such as gumbo and shrimp po' boys,alligator entree', 'gator eggs' and more. Comfort-food favorites like burgers and pasta dishes are also served. With seating for 30, this restaurant's exposed brick walls and original tine ceilings create a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
CITY: Murphysboro
China Pagoda
Chinese Buffet 7 days a week, featuring the best Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Cuisine in the area. we also offer carry out, buffet to go, lunch specials, and a seafood buffet on Friday & Saturday. Located on the beautiful Benton Square.
CITY: Benton
Country Cupboard
Popular with locals and travelers alike, the Country Cupboard specializes in home-cooking, with homemade soups and pies everyday. Located in the Potato Barn Building. Local crafts and gift items. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner on Friday from 4 to 8pm.
CITY: Anna
Country Cupboard Restaurant
Family style, dine in, carry out. Home cooked meals, pies made from scratch.
CITY: Carterville
Crab Orchard Golf Course/Club House Kitchen
Club kitchen has family dine in area, and orders can be called in for take out. Breakfast on weekends and holidays only. Friday night buffet.
CITY: Carterville
Creek Side Grill
Fine dining facility at the clubhouse located on the site of the beautiful Stone Creek Golf Course.
CITY: Makanda
Cummare's Italian Ristorante
Authentic Italian family recipes for pizza and past dishes, salads, panini, lunch & dinner buffet.
CITY: Murphysboro
Dixie BBQ
Small family business specializing in real pit BBQ for dine in or carry out.
CITY: Jonesboro
El Jalisco
Mexican restaurant. Offers a variety of authentic Mexican food. We are located on Park Avenue right in town in Herrin.
CITY: Herrin
Fat Jack's Bar & Grill
Bar and grill. There are dart tournaments every Friday and karoake on Saturdays.
CITY: Hurst
Fat Patties
Locally owned and operated, this quirky restaurant not only serves some of the best burgers around, but it also serves as a venue for local music. Most dishes are cooked with local beef and veggies, ensuring that the customer truly has the freshest meal possible. The highly-recommended "Bucky Dome" burger, named after one of Carbondale's favorite historical figures, is made of local beef, piled high with brisket and cheddar cheese, topped with bacon and fried egg. As If your mouth isn't watering enough right now, you'll have to taste it for yourself!
CITY: Carbondale
Fazolis
Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. Offers dine in or take out.
CITY: Marion
Flamm Orchards Fruits and Cream
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies. We sell desserts out of our concession window. Picnic seating available.
CITY: Cobden
Flamm Orchards/Fruits & Cream Stand
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies.
CITY: Cobden
Girolamo Pizza
Family style dining, carry out, and delivery. Gourmet pizza, pasta, soups, salads and desserts. Also offers a lunch buffet. Kids under five eat buffet free. Age 5-12 eat for $4.99. Open Monday 11am-1:30pm and reopen at 4. Open Thurs 11am-8:30pm. Open Friday 11am-9:30pm and Saturday 4pm-9:30pm. Closed on Sundays.
CITY: Herrin
Global Gourmet
Global Gourmet is often described as a hospitable slice of the world nestled in downtown Carbondale. An eclectic and soothing atmosphere with a diverse menu that changes every day are just two attributes that make this restaurant so popular. The dining room serves ethnic inspired dishes, the bar is a casual imbibing spot, and the patio is a relaxing oasis.
CITY: Carbondale
Grumpy's Smokehouse
Grumpy's Smokehouse BBQ started out with a love for BBQ and cooking which led to the creation of a successful catering business and a restaurant which opened in August 2010.
CITY: Carterville
Harbaugh's Cafe'
Known for its bottomless coffee, mouth-watering foods, and welcoming atmosphere, Harbaugh's Cafe' is one of Carbondale's most popular breakfast joints. While the menu includes unique dishes such as ranch potatoes, it encompasses all of the classic breakfast dishes too. Salads and sandwiches are also available after 11 a.m. If you're in a rush, no sweat! Harbaugh's will have you in-and-out faster than you can say "ranch potatoes"!
CITY: Carbondale
Hedman Vineyards
This family farm sells peaches, nectarines, seedless table grapes and wine grapes. Sip a glass of wine outdoors overlooking the pond, or enjoy the authentic fare in the Swedish cafe.
CITY: Alto Pass
Hickory Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Hickory Ridge is nestled in the hills of the Shawnee Forest, and is family owned and operated. All wines are made from grapes grown solely on the premises, and include excellent dry wines, as well as award-winning whites and rosés.
CITY: Pomona
Hollywood Tavern
This is a tavern that offers daily drink specials. We serve sandwiches and pizza. We also do fundraisers for charities.
CITY: Herrin
Honeybakers
Nice cozy family restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Dine in or take out. Home cooked meals very good.
CITY: Marion
Honker Hill Winery
Honker Hill Winery is located on the highest point in Williamson County and surrounded by the Crab Orchard Fish and Wildlife Refuge and Shawnee National Forest, Honker Hill Winery produces fine Illinois wines from fruit grown directly at our vineyard. Enjoy great views from our patio near the fireplace, our unique wildlife room, or gazebo or a enjoy a stroll around one of our five large ponds located on the property while sipping on a glass of your favorite wine. Conveniently located mid-way between Marion and Carbondale within the Shawnee Hills American Viticultural Area, Honker Hill Winery is proud to be the newest member of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Enjoy a visit to our cozy tasting room or experience a night in one of our suites during your next visit to southern Illinois.
CITY: Carbondale
Hunan
Fabulous foods of the Pacific, including Chinese, Japanese, and Thai in a pleasant atmosphere with wonderful service.
CITY: Carbondale
Jack Russell Fish Company
Fish with an "old Tavern recipe". Upscale decor with mid scale prices. Tropical theme with crawdads once a month & other fish dinners plus chicken and pork.
CITY: Benton
Jasones
Homemade items at a reasonable price. Jasones prepares fresh, homemade food from scratch utilizing only the finest ingredients. Each Friday evening features your choice of 3 different entrees . Priced from 15.99 Call ahead to have your lunch ready at a specified time or for to go orders
CITY: Marion
John John's BBQ & Catering
Visit our family restaurant in Colp, Illinois, for quality catering services and delicious barbeque.
CITY: Colp
Kay's Sugar Creek Cafe
Family dining, carry out or dine in. Delicious home cooked meals. Pies and cakes are made from scratch. Friday and Saturdays all you can eat fish fry.
CITY: Creal Springs
Kew Gardens
Family oriented dining, dine in or carry out. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Serves all kinds of Chinese foods.
CITY: Herrin
Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
Kite Hill's B&B is located on a 30-acre estate with a five-acre vineyard, all surrounding Kite Hill Lake. Start your day with a full three-course breakfast followed by a stroll through the vineyards or around the lake. After a full day of Southern Illinois activities, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the winery.
CITY: Carbondale
Koko's Bar at Kokopelli Golf Club
This restaurant is open to the public and club members. Excellent steaks and chops.
CITY: Marion
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Family experience, to dine in or carry out. Casual dining. All Authentic Mexican cuisine.
CITY: Marion
Legends at Walker's Bluff
The Bluff's fine dining restaurant, Legends, offers the area's most gourmet cuisine, largest selection of fine wines and spirits, elegant atmosphere, and most spectacular service.
CITY: Carterville
Lincoln Heritage Winery
Offers complimentary tastings of hand crafted wines and frequently offers special wine recipes to sample as well. Gourmet cheeses, salamis and crackers are available for purchase and you are invited to bring a picnic basket filled with your own goodies. There are a small selection of other beverages on hand.
CITY: Cobden
Log Cabin Tavern
Tavern with a jukebox and a pool table. Located in Marion on Court Street.
CITY: Marion
Lyn-Nita Vineyards, LLC
Lyn-Nita Vineyards was established in 2010 with the planting of three acres of vineyards. The Wine Cellar was opened in November 2010 and features wines from Illinois grown grapes. Local wines produced and sold.
CITY: Elkville
Mackie's Pizza
Mackie's is family owned and operated. Most known for our thin crust pizza. Feel free to stop in sometime. We know that you will come back for more.
CITY: Marion
Martin's Restaurant & Catering
Family atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials. Everything's homemade. Large variety of sandwiches available. Call ahead for group, seating for 65.
CITY: Benton
Mary Lou's Grill
Renowned family restaurant, local favorite for breakfast, lunch specials and homemade pies.
CITY: Carbondale
Mary's Restaurant
Fine family dining in a historical Victorian home over 100 years old. Good home cooking, homemade pies and cakes.
CITY: Herrin
McAlister's Deli
Offers catering; menu filled with over 100 different items; sandwiches, spuds, salads, soups, and sweets.
CITY: Marion
Micheals
Family restaurant serving Italian, American, sandwiches and seafood. Buffet available. Hours-Mon 11am-10pm Tues-Fri 11am-10pm Sat 4pm-10pm
CITY: Johnston City
Mimmo's Pizza
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. Also food can be delivered to home. Authentic Italian food and excellent pasta.
CITY: Carterville
Mollie's Bar and Grill
Bar and grill. We have good food and a jukebox. There is music and bands occasionally.
CITY: Marion
Monte Alegre Vineyard & Cellars
Monte Alegre is the first vineyard and winery within the Southern Illinois city of Carbondale. Come stroll down Ponce Wine Trail and taste the wines grown in this beautiful region of the heartland. Offering spectacular vineyard views and prime red and white wines that have made Southern Illinois a favorite tourist destination for wine lovers and their families throughout the Midwest. Southern Illinois residents and tourists alike flock to this wine trail to get immersed in the beauty of growing, bottling, and degustating wine. Monte Alegre Vineyard and Ponce Cellars form the perfect stop in Southern Illinois for learning how to cultivate grapes for white and red wine, touring the wine cellars, degustating wines. Come visit the Ponce Wine Trail and Monte Alegre Vineyard and Cellars in Carbondale, Southern Illinois!
CITY: Carbondale
Moon Dog Farm & Vineyard
This farm offers fine Illinois wine-making grapes, organic vegetables and a small selection of fruits.
CITY: Creal Springs
Nesler's Polar Whip
Family owned for 75 years. We offer good cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and fries at an affordable price.
CITY: Energy
Northwest Passage and Root Beer Saloon
Turn of the century decor - over 200 sets of antlers with many other taxidermy artifacts. Varieties of root beer, old-fashioned soda fountain drinks, cappuccino and espresso bar, gourmet sandwiches, assorted candies, chocolates and gifts. Fun shopping! Belly up to the Root Beer Saloon for a cold one.
CITY: Alto Pass
O' Charley's - Marion
Family casual dining, dine in or carry out. Melt in your mouth rib eye steaks. See website for other locations throughout the state.
CITY: Marion
Okla-Tex Nick's Bar-B-Q
Located in Benton's Days Inn, this popular restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The specialty is the BBQ, chicken, beef or pork. Lunch & Dinner specials, kids 10 & under free on Sunday, delivery, catering & carryouts. Bar with two pool tables. Karaoke Wed. and Sun.
CITY: Benton
Owl Creek Vineyard and Winery
Producing world-class wines made from Southern Illinois grapes, Owl Creek is located near beautiful Giant City State Park, country bed and breakfasts, and antique shops. Wine by the glass may be enjoyed on the deck, or in the picnic area surrounded by the vineyard.
CITY: Cobden
Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
This family-owned and operated restaurant has been successfully serving delicious Italian cuisine in Carbondale's downtown for more than 20 years. Known for both thin and thick crust, there's no question that "Pag's" has set the standard high for "Carbondale Style" pizza!
CITY: Carbondale
Pali Kai Chinese Restaurant
Tucked away behind the tower square, this Chinese restaurant is known for good food and large portions.
CITY: Marion
Peach Barn Cafe
In an old restored barn overlooking a pond. Sit outdoors or in at the Cafe'. Features authentic Swedish cuisine, sandwiches & desserts, at Hedman Vineyards. Winery and B&B on-site.
CITY: Alto Pass
Pin Oak Motel and Bar
Bar with drink specials on Wednesdays. There is a jukebox and pool table.
CITY: Carterville
Pinch Penny Pub
Live jazz bands on Sunday; Thursday and Saturday live local bands; DJ on Friday.
CITY: Carbondale
Pip's II
On west Boyton street in Marion. This bar has DJs, drink specials, karaoke, and we do birthday parties. We have a pool table and a jukebox.
CITY: Marion
Pomona Winery
Award-winning fruit wines made from Southern Illinois peaches, apples, blueberries and strawberries are the specialty at this winery, nestled deep in the Shawnee Forest.
CITY: Pomona
Pop's Chuck Wagon
This restaurant is primarily a carry out or drive thru, There is outside seating for dining. Offers both traditional "Hawk Pulley" style barbecue as well as wet southern-style barbecue. Catering too.
CITY: Marion
Rameses
Open for dinner at 3 pm near the Lake of Egypt and exit 45. We have a bar, a jukebox, pool tables, karaoke on weekends, and live bands on certain weekends.
CITY: Marion
Ryan's Family Steak House - Marion
Family styled restaurant centered on steak. Dine in or carry out. Buffet everyday with an array of delicious foods to choose from. Children's priced buffet too.
CITY: Marion
San's Chinese Restaurant
Family dining, dine in or carryout. Buffet everyday and always different.
CITY: Carterville
Sao Asian Bistro
Ranked one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the entire country. The Bistro's upscale atmosphere provides an ideal setting for business meetings or dinner with family and friends. Check out our website to see our menu and make reservations online.
CITY: Marion
Sergio's Mexican Restaurant
Family oriented, authentic Mexican cuisine, full bar separate from dining area. All food items are home made, using all natural ingredients and Mexican spices.
CITY: Herrin
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail features 12 award-winning wineries located along a 25-mile scenic drive along highway 127 and highway 51 in the Shawnee National Forest. Along the way have a picnic, go on a hike, visit a shop, and stay in a cozy B&B or cabin. Many of the wineries host special events throughout the summer and fall.
CITY: Carbondale
Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar and grill with good food, pool tables, music, and a jukebox. Located right in town in Herrin.
CITY: Herrin
Thai Taste
Vibrant, trendy and absolutely delicious are just three ways to describe Carbondale's premiere Thai restaurant. High ceilings, inviting windows and contemporary decor make the restaurant ravishing. Featuring an all-encompassing menu that includes both traditional and unique dishes, all offered at various levels of spiciness, Thai Taste has something for everyone.
CITY: Carbondale
Thai-D Classic Thai Cuisine
Thai-D Classic Thai Cuisine is proud to be the first Thai restaurant in Marion and one of the first Thai restaurant in Southern Illinois. We feature a blend of high quality, authentic Thai cuisine and warm hospitality in a sophisticated yet traditional setting. Our experienced chefs will prepare and cook every dish for you to order from finest ingredients including premium spices and herbs from Thailand. Our authentic cuisine is complemented by our list of beverages offering a great selection of wines, domestic beer and imported beer. Come and enjoy delicious and nutritious food at Thai-D today.
CITY: Marion
The Bluffs Vineyard & Winery
Buttermilk Hill is home to this vineyard & winery, the location and view are quite unique and allow all who visit to truly feel like they are back to nature. The grounds are large enough to have a picnic or a private conversations over a glass of wine. And at the same time, the winery is accommodating to larger groups. The wine list has several whites and reds made with local grapes.
CITY: Ava
The Newell House
This fine dining restaurant in downtown Carbondale is a place where people meet for food, drinks and conversation. The Newell House provides everything you need in a restaurant and gathering place--everything from steak to decadent desserts are featured on the menu.
CITY: Carbondale
The Old Home Place Restaurant
Famous for generous portions and smoked items such as ribs, ham, and pulled pork. Other specialties include fried fish, mouth-watering steaks, fried chicken on Sundays, and excellent value with our daily specials! Looking for healthy alternatives? Try fresh salads, lemon pepper tilapia, or marinated, grilled chicken strips. The children's menu provides several options for children ages 12 and under. Be sure to try one of our unique appetizers, such as Barbeque Nachos, Fried Green Beans, or Fried Pickles.
CITY: Goreville
