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

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

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

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

The Diner

The Diner has a large variety of classic dishes for the whole family.

CITY: Marissa

Lau-Nae Winery

This family-owned winery offers fruit wines and a shop selling homemade quilts, crafts and gifts.

CITY: Red Bud

Cummare's Italian Ristorante

Authentic Italian family recipes for pizza and past dishes, salads, panini, lunch & dinner buffet.

CITY: Murphysboro

The Ol' Farmhouse Cafe

The Ol' Farmhouse Cafe has wonderful food in a casual atmosphere, also on site is a small gift shop and bakery.

CITY: Chester

Pistol City Restaurant & Saloon

Pistol City has a great menu full of delicious dishes and large buffet to keep everyone happy, set in a warm, family friendly atmosphere.

CITY: Coulterville

Tippey's Restaurant

Family-owned and operated featuring daily specials, homemade rolls, desserts and Thursday night steak specials.

CITY: Murphysboro

Dynasty Chinese Cuisine

At Dynasty enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine in a clean and friendly environment.

CITY: Sparta

Chickens Country Restaurant

Chickens Country Restaurant offers delicious homestyle cooking in a relaxed and casual environment with live music Tuesday nights.

CITY: St. Libory

Moof's Bar & Grill

Try a Moof Burger, or one of the other many delicious items on the menu, with a friendly and welcoming staff. Moof's is a great place to stop when in Chester, Illinois.

CITY: Chester

China King

China King offers delicious Chinese food in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and excellent service.

CITY: Red Bud

Susie's Restaurant

Susie's has a full menu of delicious items. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

CITY: Red Bud

Dave's West End Bar & Grill

Dave's West End Bar & Grill is a great place to hang with friends and enjoy a good meal and a great drink. It is mostly a bar, but they have some food such as cheeseburgers.

CITY: St. Libory

Just Sue's

Just Sue's has a wide variety of delicious dishes in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Cash only.

CITY: Evansville

Doreen's Restaurant

Doreen's Restaurant has an excellent menu full of delicious dishes to tantalize the senses, to enjoy in a bright, clean atmosphere.

CITY: Sparta

Big Vic's BBQ

Big Vic's offers delicious, smokey barbeque in a variety of meats, served with great sides.

CITY: Chester

Farmer's Table

From the Farmer's Table straight to yours, fresh and delicous home-cooked meals for the whole family.

CITY: Evansville

Waterstreet Bar & Grill

Waterstreet has a great menu full of delicious dishes.

CITY: Evansville

Southside Ribs

At Southside enjoy delicious ribs and so much more.

CITY: Sparta

Marcello's Pizza

Marcello's has a large selection of delicious pizzas made with only the freshest ingredients for a little taste of Italy.

CITY: Chester

Di Carlo's Pizza & Pasta

At Di Carlo's enjoy delicious Italian pizza and pasta in a warm, casual atmosphere.

CITY: Red Bud

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: Sparta

Ye Old Landmark Inn II

Since 1934, Old Landmark Captain's Table has been offering great food, here are some of their delicious menu items: clam chowder, buffalo wings, fried calamari, burgers, homemade cole slaw and potato salad, and seafood and live music on the weekends.

CITY: Chester

Jan's Horseshoe Inn

Jan's Horseshoe Inn has delicious food with fast, friendly service.

CITY: Sparta

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

Tequila Mexican Restaurant offers delicious Mexican food at a great price with fabulous, fast, and friendly service.

CITY: Chester

Alongi's-DuQuoin

Family restaurant, owned and operated by the Alongi family since 1933. Order pasta, pizza, steak or seafood.

CITY: Du Quoin

Sporto's Pub & Grill

Sporto's has delicious daily lunch specials, live music, karaoke, and much more. Friday fish specials and Saturday steak specials.

CITY: Red Bud

Rice & Fries

Rice & Fries is delicious Chinese food with a twist.

CITY: Sparta

Reids' Harvest House

Reids' Harvest House Smorgasbord serves good, home-style, traditional American food. Their 35-foot buffet line is packed with so many wonderful, mouth-watering dishes. At Reids' there are no gimmicks to attract attention, just good food and plenty of it.

CITY: Chester

Pioneer's Cabin

Pioneer's Cabin offers "A Taste Of The Good Old Days," with their homemade meals. They offer Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

CITY: Percy

Ben's Diner

Ben's Diner has delicious diner staples in a fun, retro atmosphere.

CITY: Tilden

Oakdale Country Kitchen

Oakdale Country Kitchen offers a variety of homecooked American favorites for the whole family. This restaurant is not to be confused with the Country Kitchen chains but is an INDEPENDENTLY operated restaurant.

CITY: Oakdale

Dixie's Cup Cafe

Dixie's Cup Cafe is a good old fashioned cafe. The food is delicious and the price affordable.

CITY: Pinckneyville

Dave & Joyce's Country Kitchen

At Dave & Joyce's enjoy delicious homestyle cuisine fresh from their kitchen.

CITY: Red Bud

Lollies Cafe

Lollies Cafe offers different specials every day, and is best known for their all-you-can-eat blue gill Friday nights and all-you-can-eat fried chicken Sunday.

CITY: Percy