Restaurants near Gays

“I met up with some friends from my hometown who were visiting the city for a few days and took them to Moxies. We all enjoyed our meals and received amazing customer service. I'll definitely be back!”

“Great quality, reasonably priced!”

“Stopped in for a latte on my way home from Champaign and wasn’t disappointed! Thanks for the pick me up! ☕️”

“My wife and I went for lunch and WOW what a pleasant surprise. I ordered the Memphis BBQ sandwich which comes with two sides. My sides were coleslaw and potato salad. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich with two sides which were baked beans and coleslaw. This was the best BBQ sandwich I have had in years and even out does Memphis Tn BBQ joints. I don’t know how Sullivan got so lucky to get this place but hopefully they will support it so that it can survive. They are only open Thursday Friday and Saturday so give them a try, trust me you will not be disappointed.”

“Best biscuits and gravy in Mattoon and your staff is excellent. Thank you”

“I recently hired La Luna’s to cater my Son‘s celebration of life event. This restaurant is amazing, the food is fabulous. Everyone was so impressed by how delicious it was. The kindness and compassion shown to me by Amanda the owner was something I will never forget, she took away so much stress on the worst day of my life. no matter what you need them for they are excellent to work with. Love going there for dinner also!!!! All the employees are so kind and take very good care of their customers.”

“I went to see my favorite band, Van Waylon Band perform. When I heard they were going to be here I made sure to go see them. They have a new bass player and he also sings. So now this band has 5 singers. Wow, most other bands have one or maybe two. They also had a guest singer, Josie Dial. Now this gal has a set of pipes. Do yourself a favor and check out the video I took of her performance. As always the band was fantastic and put on an awesome show. I sure hope they can play here again sometime, and bring that young gal too. This was my first visit to Hager 18 and this place is so cool. The stage is huge and there was plenty of places to sit. While watching the band the wait staff made sure everyone had cold drinks available. I need to tell you about this...There were 2 options for restrooms here. One inside and one on the outside. Other bars should take note. Whoever set this place up really knows their stuff. I will be going back whenever I can. By the way the food was Great!”

“Wow !!!!! Just absolutely amazing!!! Best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. I can’t compliment them enough. Outstanding Great Job”

“Nehemiah’s has quickly become our family favorite and our go to for date nights. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel so welcomed. Everyone is genuinely kind and attentive, which makes such a difference. The food is absolutely incredible and truly stands out for this area. The A5 wagyu appetizer with caviar and crème fraîche is next level, and the prime filet is honestly to die for. We also love the ricotta gnocchi. Everything we have tried has been phenomenal. And do not skip dessert. They are just as impressive as the rest of the menu. A special shoutout to our usual server, Courtney. She is amazing. So attentive and thoughtful, and she even remembers our preferences, which makes every visit feel personalized. Nehemiah’s delivers a prime, gourmet dining experience that you do not expect to find locally. They go above and beyond every time. Highly, highly recommend!”

“5x5 stars! Food was excellent and hot when it arrived at our table! And did I mention the the great service? Safe to say I will return as often as possible! And the coffee is just fine!”

“Best bar in Mattoon, pull into Rookie's Bar... Amanda & the staff roll out the red carpet for customers out of town, making you feel like a bar regular the second you step up. With live music floating off the patio and cheap drinks waiting, it's a good spot to kick back.”

“Great food. You get so much for the price. My nachos were awesome. Staff were great and the atmosphere was great. 10/10. We will come back.”

“Good. breakfast and cinnamon roll. fair prices.”

“Good reasonable priced food. Always treated well. Great crew”

“The best service and food in town! Amazing owner! Support local!”

“If you haven't been here, you're missing out! We've been multiple times and the service and food is always spot on! I keep thinking I'll try something new, but I keep getting the burger. It's the closest thing to a homemade burger you'll find around here. They even toast the bun. Try it. I guarantee you'll be back!”

“Very friendly and helpful staff. My wife requires gluten-free foods and they were very knowledgeable and provided us with several options. Food was very good. Nice buffet. Very attentive. Come check them out for your self.”

“Great karaoke place. Darienne is so kind and runs a fun bar. Staff is super nice and the pizza are good with lots of side items to put on them too. They recently expanded their parking lot and will soon have a really cool covered outdoor space current under construction.”

“We had the buffet. I am very selective when I order fried chicken at restaurants. I love fried chicken and The Villa has the best friend chicken I have ever eaten. Hats off to the person in charge of frying the chicken. I won't mention his name, but he is the best at fixing wonderful friend chicken. My only complaint is I wish the fried chicken was available every day. We will definitely be back many more times in the future.”

“We always enjoy eating here!”

“Amazing donuts and Dorrie is a peach! ❤️”

“Better ice cream than Dairy Queen with the best service ever!”

“Hands down the best food in town and can eat cheaper than say umm taco bell. Great staff, great food, my favorite”

“Everything I have ordered from the triple nickel is fantastic!!! The staff is great too!!!”

“The atmosphere and service are wonderful, but it's the food that makes Hunan my favorite restaurant in Mattoon. After moving to Illinois from California, we were looking for something bigger than a small-town cuisine. Hunan was more than expected. Date night turned into a delicious dinner. My husband had orange chicken, and I had the mushroom chicken, and we shared veggie lo mien. The food was amazing and flavorful. It exceeded our expectations. 100% recommendations. The service was a bit slow, but there was only 1 server, and she did her best to make sure we were taken care of. We will go back!”

“Always a great stop for our passenger’s!”

“It’s the bomb!!! What else do you say?!?!?”

“I go here once a week and I have no been disappointed ever. Food is fresh and delicious every time.”

“Owners are great, the positive vibes & acceptance of different types of people is a breath of fresh air, the decor is rock n roll & it makes a super fun atmosphere. Prices are beyond reasonable and they also host fun events! Such a different feeling from the other bars in town. This place makes my little punk heart smile. Love em! Favorite bar I have been to in this area!!”

“Sawyer the barista tonight was such a blessing and took great care of us!!!”