New American Restaurants near Fairview Heights, IL

“Spectacular eatery! It was everything I hoped for and more! Have followed this place on Facebook for a while now and finally got the chance to try it! Right off the bat we had to park in the back, and there were like 10 people ahead of us in line so I KNEW it was going to be great! It's a tiny little place, maybe 10 tables at the most, and the decor is a little dated which is just what I want in a hometown mom and pop shop. It being so small also guarantees that you're surrounded by amazing smells that are sure to make your mouth water! It also means that the food and service is so good they haven't had to try to spruce up the place to attract business!After maybe a 10 minute wait to order it was finally our turn. I believe it was Lilly taking our order, and the only other employee I saw was, I assume, her husband preparing all the food. Some people would find something wrong with this; the owners doing all the work. But personally I feel it guarantees authentic hospitality and a high quality meal every time! Another 10 or so minute wait and it was our turn to get our order. I opened the bag and gently spread out our meal on the table. The cabbage roll was reminiscent of my German grandmother's, although slightly sweeter. The spinach pie wasn't as big as I would have hoped, but the amazing flavor made up for it! The fried mushrooms were nothing short of amazing. And, above all, the gyro had SUCH an amazing flavor and consistency! None of that thinly sliced pre-packaged crap I've gotten at other places. Thick, juicy hunks of meat topped with fresh veg and smothered in "Lilly's Sauce", all wrapped in a soft, warm pita. Folks, it just doesn't get much better than this.I had every intention of ordering a falafel and baklava, but we barely finished what we had ordered, so it simply means I HAVE to go back as soon as I'm in the area! Overall this place gets a 9.5/10, with the only thing lacking as far as I'm concerned being that you must walk around the outside to reach the bathrooms. No big deal, and definitely doesn't effect the food one bit!Folks, this is one place you don't wanna miss..!“

“I had the chicken teriyaki with a mix of noodles and fried rice. It was fresh and delicious! My husband and I both enjoyed it very much. Decent Asian restaurants are limited in this area, so it was exciting to find such fresh and flavorful food--at the mall, of all places! I most definitely recommend this place.“

“Great small town atmosphere, friendly staff, you could tell there are a lot of “regulars” here. We got the fried pickles to start, lots of breading but good. We order the Korean pork sandwich and buffalo chicken wrap. I thought the pork was a pulled pork sandwich, but it was more like a McRib patty - still delicious! The buffalo chicken wrap was amazing though! We will be back!“

“This eatery was referred to me by a friend. I was really hungry so we went there to get something good to eat. I tried the gyro combination plate. It was ok, there was nothing special about it. The sauce on the gyro didn't have any taste. The fries were pretty good. I was told by the attendant that this was one of their best items on the menu. I've had several gyros before and this one was not in the top 3.“

“This place is great for breakfast. The prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed and kept our coffee cups full. I'll definitely come back again.“

“Nice family restaurant. Very clean, but worn out torn and broken booth seats, Wide selection menu. Servers polite but indifferent failing to provide silverware and bringing all food (soup/salad, main items,) out almost together so a main dish gets cold if you try to eat your salad or soup. Food is basically good, probably better if you skip the starters so it's warmer. Prices are fair. Might return for simple sandwich if in area for lunch AND then a GREAT dessert nextdoor at Bobby's!“

“The crust wasn't as crisp as I expected except around the edge, but the sauce was plentiful and had a good flavor. I thought the cheese was a mix, but it had a strong Provel flavor and texture. The appetizers were good. It's worth a second trip, but I'll make sure to ask for it crispy.“

“Very fun location, food is a bit higher priced but it's definitely worth it. The staff was very friendly and although it took a bit to get our check, do to how busy it was, my husband and I both really enjoyed ourselves and would love to bring other people here.“

“Hostess needed better customer service training. Was told to sit anywhere, but when we selected a table said we couldn't sit there as it was a table for 5. So we sat at another table. Later 2 people sat at that table. Food was ok. Table service was good. Moderately priced.Parking: Plenty of parking.“