2013 Travel Guide
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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
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
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
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
Walkers Bluff Winery
Local winery with a General Store, 5 star cuisine at Legends Restaurant, wine cave, open air pavilion, gazebo and much more. Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live entertainment. Boasts a large childrens play area, large handcarved sculptures, and even a full service gas station at the general store. You must visit to see the magnitude of this destination.
CITY: Carterville
Tres Hombres Club in Carbondale
Live entertainment. Monday night is jazz, Thursday offers an eclectic mix of local musicians, Sunday is DJ night.
CITY: Carbondale
Genkota Winery
Genkota's award-winning wines and ports feature reds, whites and blushes, from sweet and semi-sweet to dry. A full line of wine-related items and gift baskets are also available.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Pin Oak Motel and Bar
Bar with drink specials on Wednesdays. There is a jukebox and pool table.
CITY: Carterville
Pheasant Hollow Winery
Pheasant Hollow Winery is located in a rustic log cabin in the woods near Rend Lake. A large tasting room, huge stone fireplace, and a wraparound deck provide a great place to sample Pheasant Hollow's award-winning wines.
CITY: Whittington
Back Door Lounge
Bar and lounge. We have a DJ and music every other Friday. Come out and see us.
CITY: Hurst
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
Hollywood Tavern
This is a tavern that offers daily drink specials. We serve sandwiches and pizza. We also do fundraisers for charities.
CITY: Herrin
Log Cabin Tavern
Tavern with a jukebox and a pool table. Located in Marion on Court Street.
CITY: Marion
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
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 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
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
Pinch Penny Pub
Live jazz bands on Sunday; Thursday and Saturday live local bands; DJ on Friday.
CITY: Carbondale
Mary Lou's Grill
Renowned family restaurant, local favorite for breakfast, lunch specials and homemade pies.
CITY: Carbondale
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
9th Street Grill
Located in Historic Downtown Mt. Vernon (an Illinois Main Street Community), 9th Street Grill brings cosmopolitan flare and flavor to a hometown atmosphere.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Backyard Burgers
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. They have a drive thru for convenience. Hamburgers are made from scratch.
CITY: Marion
Walt's Pizza
Casual family dining. Dine in or carry out, delivery is also available. Friday & Saturday 11am to 1pm. Lunch buffet Tuesday-Thursday from 11am to 1:30pm. Italian special items made fresh everyday.
CITY: Marion
Gibby's on the Green
Located on the Rend Lake Golf Course, Gibby's restaurant opens 30 minutes before the first tee time every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Sandwiches, steaks and seafood are on the menu.
CITY: Whittington
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
Tom's Place Restaurant
Established in 1921 Tom's offers an enchanting blend of fine dining with a reich, fascinating history. Crisp linen, fresh flowers & soft candelight create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance while enjoying any of the wonderful gourmet dishes.
CITY: De Soto
Kew Gardens
Family oriented dining, dine in or carry out. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Serves all kinds of Chinese foods.
CITY: Herrin
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
Pali Kai Chinese Restaurant
Tucked away behind the tower square, this Chinese restaurant is known for good food and large portions.
CITY: Marion
Agave
Great Mexican restaurant with authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere.
CITY: Mount Vernon
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
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
El Jalisco
Mexican restaurant. Offers a variety of authentic Mexican food. We are located on Park Avenue right in town in Herrin.
CITY: Herrin
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
Windows Restaurant
Located at the Rend Lake Resort, this friendly restaurant offers fine regional cuisine with a waterfront view. Try the Sunday afternoon all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet.
CITY: Whittington
Burton's Cafe
This little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking and sinful white pie, heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Family-owned business for 59 years. Famous for white and about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily. Plate lunches, ham & beans. Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.
CITY: Whittington
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
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
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
Honeybakers
Nice cozy family restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Dine in or take out. Home cooked meals very good.
CITY: Marion
Koko's Bar at Kokopelli Golf Club
This restaurant is open to the public and club members. Excellent steaks and chops.
CITY: Marion
The Refuge
Full service, family oriented, dine in, carry out and buffet. Just about everything is homemade.
CITY: Marion
Season's at Rend Lake
At Season's enjoy either casual or semi-formal dining at its best. Full service bar, seasonal favorites and specials with a beautiful view of Rend Lake golf course. Meeting and banquet rooms for up to 250.
CITY: Whittington
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
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
Fazolis
Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. Offers dine in or take out.
CITY: Marion
Mollie's Bar and Grill
Bar and grill. We have good food and a jukebox. There is music and bands occasionally.
CITY: Marion
Bugsy's Chicago Dog
Bugsy's is Mt. Vernon's only authentic Chicago-style food! Menu includes real Chicago-style dogs, as well as a Greek menu, and much much more!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Country Cupboard Restaurant
Family style, dine in, carry out. Home cooked meals, pies made from scratch.
CITY: Carterville
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
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
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
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
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
Papa Z's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe
Visit Papa Z's in Mt. Vernon for home-made fudge and home-made hand dipped premium ice cream. Featuring over 20 flavors, and a variety of sherbet and sorbets. Papa Z's also serves frozen custard, ice cream sodas, sundaes concretes, and shakes! Don't forget about the fudge!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Hunan
Fabulous foods of the Pacific, including Chinese, Japanese, and Thai in a pleasant atmosphere with wonderful service.
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
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
Wok N Roll
Family dining, buffet everyday. Dine in or carry out. Serves American and Chinese cuisine.
CITY: Marion
Aug 6
Krieger's Sports Grill
Home to outstanding food and drinks, a great atmosphere for sports and families.
CITY: Mount Vernon
San's Chinese Restaurant
Family dining, dine in or carryout. Buffet everyday and always different.
CITY: Carterville
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
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
Triple E Bar B-Q
Family dine or carry out. Serves mouth watering BBQ with a mild or hot BBQ sauce. Also sell BBQ chicken. Breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Marion
Western Sizzlin Steakhouse
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. Serves individual meals and has a salad and buffet.
CITY: Marion
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
Jimmie James Blue Goose
Greek restaurant with homemade desserts, soups and dishes.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Fat Jack's Bar & Grill
Bar and grill. There are dart tournaments every Friday and karoake on Saturdays.
CITY: Hurst
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
Alongi's-DuQuoin
Family restaurant, owned and operated by the Alongi family since 1933. Order pasta, pizza, steak or seafood.
CITY: Du Quoin
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
PJ's Cafe
Home-cooked food for dinner on Thursday and Friday and breakfast or lunch everyday of the week. Always a lunch blueplate special with seating for thirty.
CITY: McLeansboro
Lone Star Steakhouse
Famous for mesquite-grilled steaks, and "Texas-sized" portions, Lone Star Steakhouse restaurants deliver an authentic Texas themed experience, offering truly unique and flavorful food and outstanding service to every guest. The menu offers great variety beyond steak … salmon, ribs, sandwiches, burgers and more.
CITY: Mount Vernon
John John's BBQ & Catering
Visit our family restaurant in Colp, Illinois, for quality catering services and delicious barbeque.
CITY: Colp
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
McAlister's Deli
Offers catering; menu filled with over 100 different items; sandwiches, spuds, salads, soups, and sweets.
CITY: Marion
Tommy T's Grub & Pub
Tommy T's offers home-made pizza and sandwiches in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
CITY: Mount Vernon
