50 Best American Restaurants near Glen Carbon

“The food and staff at 54th St in Glen Carbon are great but I REALLY HATE how after the remodel they can’t open the patio doors. What is the point of even saying you have a patio when it is all closed up.“

“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 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.“

“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. ??“

“Stephanie was wonderful and I’m so sorry for my child getting you with the vampire teeth“

“7 of us gathered from Illinois, Florida and Missouri for lunch. From the minute we stepped in the front door and were greeted. We felt special and like family. Such welcoming, friendly staff. Service was great. Food outstanding. The atmosphere was perfect for allowing us to reunite and catch up on lost time.“

“Stephanie was wonderful and I’m so sorry for my child getting you with the vampire teeth“

“I would like to shout out to
my favorite breakfast waitress
MAKENNAH C
0221113
She brought fresh drinks, before the first ones were totally empty
Check only a couple of times to make sure the food was good. I like not
being bothered five times while eating & having conversation with a friend.
Makennah was very respectful in that
she didn't bother us.
IHOP in Edwardsville Illinois“

“Great food and service!! Killer meatloaf and gumbo!“

“A hidden gem. The food is always delicious. A must try for breakfast. The omelets are huge and could easily be shared. The pizza is delicious, my husband and I think their pizza is some of the best pizza around. They have a large selection of salad options for lunch and portion sizes are great. I have never had a bad meal here. My husband and I eat here 2 or 3 times a month, usually for a late breakfast or early lunch on Sunday and have always had a great experience.“

“We live 2 hours north and were in town for a Band Competition, we stopped in to eat. Our server Jordan was fabulous. With it being our first time there the manager sent us some free deviled eggs to sample! Highly recommend the deviled eggs, so tasty! They were a little busy with several parties and took a little longer to get our food but our server was attentive and apologetic for the wait. We were not mad or upset about the wait, totally understand when it’s busy. The manager gave us a free dessert for the wait. The customer service is top notch and they seem to care about the customers. And a plus that the food is delicious!!!! Highly recommend!! We will def be back!“

“Went for dinner on a Sunday. Great food specials, quick service and cold beer. Almost all parties dinning had a kid with them so definitely a family friendly environment. Pizza is delicious!!“

“The food excellent as well as the service. Great place for a business meeting“

“Rise n Shine catered my daughter's graduation party on May 20th 2023the food was excellent and it was hot n fresh.Owner and employees very nice and professional. Will Continue to order from here.THANKS?“

“We have not been back to this Cracker Barrel since our last bad experience. BUT tonight 5/31/2024. Halle was our server ❣️. Not only she was super busy she was attentive, smiled, courteous and gave super service KUDOS“

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

“I have been here 4 times in the last 2 weeks always amazing food, fast service, and a warm greeting from the amazing staff. My favorites are the meatball sub, sub on a club no mayo or mustard add ranch, and the hook and ladder. Definitely stop in and get an amazing lunch or dinner and don’t forget to sign up for their points program who doesn’t like free stuff!!“

“A shout out to the person handling the dining room and fountain soda. She was amazing and her customer service was outstanding. Date 6/15 Time 12:30 I hope you are able to let her know. Her name tag was hidden behind her apron or we would have had her name. Wow! Dawn Mushill, CEO Customer Service and Beyond“

“Great food and great prices“

“Very nice n clean place to eat. Food was on time and very good. I will be back. Very friendly ppl and nice atmosphere.“

“First walk in place was very clean and tidy. Also cashier was ready to take our order. Spoke clearly and recited who order back to me. Food took no more than 10 min with no issues and fresh. Ordered alot of dressings and didnt forget a single one. Highly recommended“

“Amazing food and Ariana is an awesome server. We were so happy we tried this place on a whim! Side note: the Brussel sprouts were literally the best I’ve ever had AND they have the good ice. 🤣“

“AMAZING place! Love the food & the staff. Always will go back.“

“They are always loving and caring employees! The atmosphere is so chill when you walk in. The food is excellent to the taste. It just saddens me cause I’m in Saint Louis and they aren’t open on the weekends 🥲the only time I can really get over there .“

“The food and service is always good. Carry out or dine in“

“This place is the best! The Texas Brisket is my favorite, but everything is great!“

“Great place for bbq!“

“Passing through from Grand Rapids, MI. Great food and Weezy was a delight to chat with. Ashleigh our server was on point. The guys at the end of the bar that own a local farm and go there every Friday for the cod, well that was just a bonus to chat with them. Until our next pass through, Thanks!!“

“The food is fantastic! The staff are always nice and welcoming. Saturday steak night is the best! 10 out 10!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We hadn’t been at Horseshoe for a number of years, but lately it seems to be one of our go to restaurants. Have only had to take back my food once (a rarity for me). The food, wait staff and jukebox is what brings us back. Was there today with my son who’s disabled. He hates getting out of the house, but loves the jukebox. (He likes singing to his favorite song (The Star Spangled Banner). The staff is attentive and a special shout out to Kim. We were celebrating a special weekend for me. Realizing that the chicken strips means chicken “nuggets” to him, made my day. (It’s the little things.)“

“hands down the best bar restaurant in Collinsville Illinois food is fantastic they're Pizza can't be beat Philly steak cheese sandwich hands down the best around and let me tell you about the french fries the best staff is phenomenal Nikki is the best waitress around and Copo is the best bartender and general manager“

“We went to the drive through location. For a meal as solid as this, at a touch over 9 dollars, I was absolutely floored. I got their grilled chicken sandwich and was met with a level of ecstasy I’ve only achieved through extraneous substances.“

“We take our grandson every Sunday. Our favorite server, Miss Tracy, knows exactly what we all want and gets it right every time! She is like part of our family!!!She's even learned some sign language so she can talk with our autistic grandson. He absolutely loves her.“

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

“we loved their food, you get a decent amount too for such a great price. we came for first time today to eat with our 3 young boys. we will be back again in future. (we live about a half hour away)“

“People and food were great and the bartender, Donnie, was really awesome. We were passing thru town on our way home and got stranded for the night. We were stressed out and talking to Donnie and other patrons made us feel right at home! Also, Donnie mixed the chocolate stout and strawberry beer for me… it was decadent! Think chocolate covered strawberry beer! Delicious!“

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

“I ordered online today and the food was ready quickly. Someone came out to my car as soon as I pulled up (receipt said kaydee I think). She was friendly and fast coming back with our order. Said they are always looking to improve and to let her know anything was wrong.

Food was all hot. My steak was cooked correctly and so was my husband’s burger. Their green beans were, surprisingly, so good and nicely seasoned. We got the 2 for $25, so we got the mozzarella sticks app. Also hot and plenty of marinara. A+ from this location today!“

“Visiting family from Ohio and first time here, very nice and comfy atmosphere and our waitress was very nice and took very good care of us, and food was delicious and it was very busy when we went and our food we got very fast, didn't wait long at all, never have gotten food that fast before, we'll be back again when we come too visit again
Very nice place 🍎“

“I do not recommend this place the first girl that waited on us today was nice. She was great asked us after 3 if she could check us out cause another girl was coming in we said yes. The other young lady asked my finance if he needed a beer and he said yes and we wanted a to go order also. That girl walked by us 3 times didn’t wait on us and threw her hair around like she didn’t give 2 shits.“

“Great place for friends and good times..“

“The foot long hot dawgs, B.L.T's !“

“The cook, Lou, amazing job!“

“Kids eat free almost every night! Can’t beat that! The service is fabulous and the food is amazing!“

“Great Food, Awesome Staff, and some really cool and funny people.“

“Showed up with a huge group for breakfast- felt bad about overwhelming the staff but they were terrific. Sat us immediately and assigned one server (Sam - PHENOMENAL) so the rest of the restaurant wasn’t negatively impacted. Everything went super smoothly and she was just great. Food was perfect!!“

“One of the best Bar & Grills in Illinois. Plenty of great food, great service, and excitable crowd. If you come at the right time, you can catch a band. Lots of TVs. Lots of seating.
Extra:
• Video gaming
• Claw Machines, some of which are not rigged
• Outdoors smoking area

The only logical complaint is the noise level, which can get a bit loud at times but not overly too much.
Overall 5 stars. Wonderful bar & grill.“

“Hello I need to know as soon as possible who came up with pairing the au ju juice with the philly cheese steak?? Because that was the best philly I've ever had and now I can't have it any other way. Food was top tier. Fresh hot and directions followed. Bread was buttery crisp on the edges and soft. Onions and peppers sautéed perfectly and meat and juice delicious. Whoever is the cook here, please give him a raise for the 4th. He deserves it.“

“Absolutely amazing first time experience here. I was looking to go to a new bar and I definitely found my new go-to spot. Tim the owner is a very down to Earth guy, he introduced himself to us and told us a little history of the bar. Beer was ice cold and delicious! And we even made a few bucks on the slots. It's a very friendly atmosphere here, I would definitely recommend giving Hurricanes a shot.“

“The 🍓 salad was so delicious before the steak dinner I almost filled up on salad great service and the rolls everything was excellent 😮‍💨“