42 Best American Restaurants near East Alton

“Had the cottage pie for the first time today. It was amazing!!“

“Best food I ever ate!“

“Great Service and best burger around the area! We drove 30 min in the ice and snow for a great burger! highly recommend!“

“Great service and great food was pleasantly surprised“

“🐟🥗 Hickory Grove Restaurant out by the mall consistently serves fresh lettuce for salads and Cod that never fails to impress. The restaurant is not stingy with the condiments like so many others are. 👍 Andy, the owner, always tries to please and values his customers.“

“Delicious food, great drinks, friendly service, comfortable settings are what come to mind regarding this restaurant. It's definitely one of my FAVORITE restaurants in the area.“

“Great food and great people!!“

“Had a large party with short notice today and they accommodated us with no issues. Josie our waitress was one of the best servers we have had in a long time.“

“The food is amazing! Me and my wife love this place, service is also top tier! I highly recommend the waitress Katie M, so friendly and knowledgeable. Her recommendations are great! I highly recommend the chicken cordon bleu and lobster tails 🔥🔥🔥. It was our second time there and man it was great.“

“Just want to tell ya we've been customers for over 30 yrs and we've noticed a definite improvement in the food as of lately ...“

“Great food and such a fun time! We will definitely be back!“

“Love their food. Great place to bring the kiddos and the whole family.“

“Totally awesome endless melody of flavor ?????“

“Super friendly staff. my meal very good - will return!“

“My wife and I, our niece and her boyfriend went to Joe K’s for brunch on Saturday, February 14th at 11 am. It’s a popular time so we had a short wait (10 minutes). Our server, Renee, was very friendly and efficient. Food was served quickly and was absolutely delicious.“

“Normally, I support your business but you guys are going to make someone sick. I just got a box of chicken that could only eat the outside because, it's not done. I took a bite of a leg and it tasted funny. So, I looked at it and it was red and pink. gross If, I get sick you'll be hearing from me. I'm so disappointed“

“Great place for bbq!“

“the food is always great, the service is above and beyond! and the waitresses are always there to greet you with a smile!“

“my 4yr old grandson and I go there as often as we can. Great service and great food. Definitely beats McDonald's were he usually wants to go. He eats biscuits and gravy sausage links and fried potatoes there. when before we went there he wouldn't eat anything but McDonald's. so glad to have this place to go to. Plus like I said super friendly place with awesome service“

“I won’t say I don’t recommend as we’ve been there a couple times before and had a great experience! Last night neither of us enjoyed what we ordered, our fault, we both went against what we were going to originally order….we ate it, it’s fine, you live and learn. Our waitress is what left a bad taste. It’s like she instantly had something in her head about us or we weren’t one of her regulars that she had to cater to as she was sitting, laughing and chatting with those around us. Not friendly, short answers and would set our drinks down after being told thank you and just walk away. The only time there was even a hint of friendliness is when it came time to pay.“

“Best food and restaurant ever!“

“Chubby's grill and garage is a wonderful place to grab a big juicy burger, fries, and appetizers. Great food specials weekly, as well as drink specials. It is family friendly. The staff are all super friendly people. The owner is a stand up guy, and you can tell he really cares about his customers and he treats his employees with love and respect like any great owner would. I would HIGHLY reccomend this place to ANYONE looking to have some great food, drinks, and fun. The hours are 11am to 11pm, kitchen is 11am to 10pm. this place is an absolute gem 💎.“

“Been eating here off and on when in the area for years“

“The Cabin at Judy Creek is one of those places that just *feels right* the moment you walk in. Whether you are heading out for a laid-back date night, catching up with friends, or just want a chill spot to grab a drink after work, this place nails it.

First off, the vibe is awesome. The building has a cozy, rustic look with tons of warm wood and soft lighting. Its big enough to feel lively but still has that tucked-away, hidden gem feel. If the weathers good, grab a table outside the patio is beautiful and perfect for a long evening of hanging out.

The food? Totally hits the spot. Their smoked meats and sandwiches are next-level, and the sides arent just filler everything is fresh and full of flavor. The appetizers are great for sharing (bacon-fat popcorn is a must-try), and the entrees come in generous portions thatll actually fill you up.

Drinks are another win. They keep a solid craft beer list and pour some excellent cocktails. The bartenders know their stuff and are happy to help you find something new.

And the staff ties it all together friendly, quick, and genuinely happy to have you there.

Bottom line: great food, great drinks, great people. Five stars, no question The Cabin is the kind of place youll keep coming back to.“

“I love this place. We frequent here because of the great drinks and food!“

“It’s a cool lil bar with great people and good food. It’s a place you need to get to while out on the side by side or motorcycle“

“VEGAN specials!!!! I’ve had the vegan specials twice at this incredible establishment. This past week’s Ban Mi Sandwhich was to die for! I went in for brownies but decided to get it as well. Now I just wish I would have bought more! Thanks again for having options for us💗“

“Cone for lunch specials quite often. Good food and drinks. Staff is always friendly. You can sit at the bar or at a table. Decor could use updating, but they're working on improving that. Great place.“

“Love Fast Eddie’s we always have a great time they have the coldest drinks, great service and food. Go for lunch!“

“We had the best lunch at Laux Brickhouse today, Katlyn was our server!“

“Good food, nice folks, great service!“

“Wonderful food, beautiful interior, great atmosphere and friendly and great service. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We've been Happy to help Bethalto Eagles Nest Family Restaurant reach 1,000 followers Best #Restaurant in my village area for #homemadefood, #scratchcooking and easy customizing Expect a little wait; or #orderonline in advance for #pickup or #dinein“

“If you like local dive bars and pizza this is the place to go. Their pizza is the bomb ? The staff is friendly and most of the regulars are too. Lol. They also have an AMI jukebox, an ATM machine, several TV screens to watch sports games, and video gambling machines. They have a back patio with seating for smokers and they usually have heat out back when they remember to refill the propane tanks. It’s usually just one bartender waiting on everyone and making the pizzas in their pizza oven. Drink a cold one and enjoy the atmosphere while you wait. ??“

“Was at Edwardsville location on 3/5 for lunch. Don’t know the server’s name but she was terrific. Very genuinely friendly, not the fake kind a lot of servers portray. Food was fantastic and will make you want to return. The only complaint was the music, wasn’t the preferred old rock that was playing when first arrived.“

“Stumbled upon this going to Walmart in Wood River and we really were shocked to find $4 appetizers. It was cool to taste a couple flavors of wings and the price was right. The waitress was gossiping when we needed assistance which was a little off-putting but we'll be back.“

“Every once in awhile they have a great deal. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, it was. Everyone can bowl for $12 a person including their shoes as much as you want. Good deal!
The only thing I don't like is that we always have issues with the lanes not acting right. Like knocking down the second frame, the ball getting stuck, or it just stalls out and does nothing. But it's close and my grandchildren love to bowl.“

“OMG! The food is VERY TASTY, the staff are always welcoming. The owner makes you feel like your home with family. I live in the city, the food & service is worth the drive. Everything on the menu is delicious, it’s easy for me to spend $80-$110. I appreciate how they show your order before it’s bagged, it gives the customer the option to correct or ask questions on it. I’m familiar with the saying: ya can’t please everyone, it’s hard not to at Partner’s Fish & Grill unless you just wake up with issues everyday.

Thank you for serving the community with black excellence 🙌🏾🙏🏽🫶🏽
PS: sorry I didn’t post our food because I get in the car tasting everything lol. I’ll take pictures time!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed the food. It isn't the same and that's ok. Each burger was cooked to perfection. We had a salad bar which had a vast variety as well. Don't go in thinking you'll get the old burgers and you'll enjoy them as much as we did. Price was fair and service was solid. Will return!“

“The lobster punch was so good.“

“We came here as a family group on a trip from out of town. Before we even found a place to sit we were greeted and welcomed. Johnny was our bartender. The music was great the vibes were fantastic. Drinks were cold. 10/10“