Great food, great drinks, wonderful service, nice atmosphere. On Monday nights, they have a chicken wing and a pizza special. There are multiple different sauces that you can choose from for the chicken wings. They have a lovely salad bar. Their tenderloin sandwiches have a bun as big as the tenderloin. Their Reuben sandwiches are really good. The appetizers come in half sizes or whole sizes so you can sample several. The bartender on Monday night is Nicole and she is fabulous. She makes the most delicious Cosmo. Very relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. Impeccable service. I would highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Ridley
I recently stopped by Illini Lounge in Marseilles, IL, and it quickly reminded me why this place is such a local favorite. From the moment you walk in, you get that classic small-town bar vibe that’s welcoming, relaxed, and full of character. It’s the kind of place where regulars greet each other by name, but newcomers feel just as comfortable pulling up a stool.
The atmosphere at Illini Lounge is exactly what you hope for in a neighborhood bar. It’s clean, well-kept, and has a laid-back energy that makes it easy to stay longer than you planned. Whether you’re stopping in after work, meeting friends for a drink, or just looking for a casual place to unwind, this bar delivers. The lighting, music, and overall setup strike a great balance—lively without being overwhelming.
The bartenders deserve special recognition. They’re friendly, attentive, and clearly know their craft. Drinks are poured well, prices are reasonable, and service is fast without feeling rushed. You can tell they take pride in making sure everyone has a good time. It’s refreshing to find a place where customer service still feels genuine and not forced.
Illini Lounge is also a great spot to catch a game, play a little pool, or just enjoy good conversation. There’s always a fun crowd, and it never feels pretentious or cliquey. Whether you’re a longtime Marseilles resident or just passing through, this is the kind of bar that makes you feel like you belong.
Overall, Illini Lounge is a standout local bar in Marseilles, IL. It offers great drinks, friendly service, and an atmosphere that keeps people coming back. If you’re looking for a relaxed, welcoming place with solid drinks and good company, I highly recommend stopping by Illini Lounge. It’s a true hometown gem and absolutely worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph N
Coming here for some of the specials is some of the best value you can find in the area. I like to go on Thursday for the ribeye and salad bar special. It’s more cost-effective than actually cooking it yourself and it turns out pretty good. Depending on how many people are in there, the service may be lacking as it looks like they only have maybe one or two people serving and then a bunch of other people supporting the kitchen. If you get a special with the salad bar, it’s not a big deal, but if you’re ordering straight off the menu and it’s busy, make sure you make time for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ashley
Jimmy and Dawn are amazing owners! I met them at bar I work at and could not wait to Come see them at their establishment! The brick walls are incredible, the drink choices were unmeasurable and the service was fabulous. Dawn, as an owner still bartends and she creates a fabulous atmosphere! So happy to have heard of Illini Lounge and check it out for myself!
Drew A. Faletti
Staff & restaurant are top notch, great place to just have a beer as well
William Schweitzer
Great food great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel Steder
Just had a large order of chicken, mostaccioli, salad and garlic bread delivered for my son's birthday party. Delicious food and excellent service! Highly recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dixie Wallis
We had my SIL b-day party in the party room in the basement and it was so nice! The service was wonderful and the rooms were clean and very well decorated! The food was very good. We were very impressed overall 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra Bell
We didn't like our sandwiches the only thing good was the onion rings
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Michael Gosdin
the absolute worst place to order take out...can't get an order right...screwed up my order twice in a row now...Will make it my mission to keep people from this retarded place
The very best ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Great food, great atmosphere!🖤
Cody Jones
Thursday night steak night with impressive salad bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris H
This is a typical restaurant offering traditional American foods. The service was excellent. We were there on a Friday night when they offered the fried fish special. Two gigantic breaded white fish fillets were fried to perfection. We also had the salad/soup buffet. Ww ended up taking a doggy bag for the huge amount of leftover and heating it up over an outdoor grill because we were there for a camping trip. Good price for the food. However, the price for beers is almost the same as Chicago.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Filet, Soup and Salad Combo
Shae Halsey
Wheelchair accessibility: Not only are they kid friendly, but we can bring a wheelchair. My autistic child is super picky and doesn't talk much but he ranged about their pizza so much that we had to go back a few times. Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Catfish Filet
Elizabeth Provost
It was ok kinda of bare needs more pictures less pictures not a sports bar no more
Great food, great drinks, wonderful service, nice atmosphere. On Monday nights, they have a chicken wing and a pizza special. There are multiple different sauces that you can choose from for the chicken wings. They have a lovely salad bar. Their tenderloin sandwiches have a bun as big as the tenderloin. Their Reuben sandwiches are really good. The appetizers come in half sizes or whole sizes so you can sample several. The bartender on Monday night is Nicole and she is fabulous. She makes the most delicious Cosmo. Very relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. Impeccable service. I would highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently stopped by Illini Lounge in Marseilles, IL, and it quickly reminded me why this place is such a local favorite. From the moment you walk in, you get that classic small-town bar vibe that’s welcoming, relaxed, and full of character. It’s the kind of place where regulars greet each other by name, but newcomers feel just as comfortable pulling up a stool.
The atmosphere at Illini Lounge is exactly what you hope for in a neighborhood bar. It’s clean, well-kept, and has a laid-back energy that makes it easy to stay longer than you planned. Whether you’re stopping in after work, meeting friends for a drink, or just looking for a casual place to unwind, this bar delivers. The lighting, music, and overall setup strike a great balance—lively without being overwhelming.
The bartenders deserve special recognition. They’re friendly, attentive, and clearly know their craft. Drinks are poured well, prices are reasonable, and service is fast without feeling rushed. You can tell they take pride in making sure everyone has a good time. It’s refreshing to find a place where customer service still feels genuine and not forced.
Illini Lounge is also a great spot to catch a game, play a little pool, or just enjoy good conversation. There’s always a fun crowd, and it never feels pretentious or cliquey. Whether you’re a longtime Marseilles resident or just passing through, this is the kind of bar that makes you feel like you belong.
Overall, Illini Lounge is a standout local bar in Marseilles, IL. It offers great drinks, friendly service, and an atmosphere that keeps people coming back. If you’re looking for a relaxed, welcoming place with solid drinks and good company, I highly recommend stopping by Illini Lounge. It’s a true hometown gem and absolutely worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coming here for some of the specials is some of the best value you can find in the area. I like to go on Thursday for the ribeye and salad bar special. It’s more cost-effective than actually cooking it yourself and it turns out pretty good. Depending on how many people are in there, the service may be lacking as it looks like they only have maybe one or two people serving and then a bunch of other people supporting the kitchen. If you get a special with the salad bar, it’s not a big deal, but if you’re ordering straight off the menu and it’s busy, make sure you make time for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jimmy and Dawn are amazing owners! I met them at bar I work at and could not wait to
Come see them at their establishment! The brick walls are incredible, the drink choices were unmeasurable and the service was fabulous. Dawn, as an owner still bartends and she creates a fabulous atmosphere! So happy to have heard of Illini Lounge and check it out for myself!
Staff & restaurant are top notch, great place to just have a beer as well
Great food great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had a large order of chicken, mostaccioli, salad and garlic bread delivered for my son's birthday party. Delicious food and excellent service! Highly recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had my SIL b-day party in the party room in the basement and it was so nice! The service was wonderful and the rooms were clean and very well decorated! The food was very good. We were very impressed overall 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We didn't like our sandwiches the only thing good was the onion rings
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
the absolute worst place to order take out...can't get an order right...screwed up my order twice in a row now...Will make it my mission to keep people from this retarded place
Restaurantji Recommends
The very best ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Great food, great atmosphere!🖤
Thursday night steak night with impressive salad bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a typical restaurant offering traditional American foods. The service was excellent. We were there on a Friday night when they offered the fried fish special. Two gigantic breaded white fish fillets were fried to perfection. We also had the salad/soup buffet. Ww ended up taking a doggy bag for the huge amount of leftover and heating it up over an outdoor grill because we were there for a camping trip.
Good price for the food. However, the price for beers is almost the same as Chicago.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Filet, Soup and Salad Combo
Wheelchair accessibility: Not only are they kid friendly, but we can bring a wheelchair. My autistic child is super picky and doesn't talk much but he ranged about their pizza so much that we had to go back a few times. Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Catfish Filet
It was ok kinda of bare needs more pictures less pictures not a sports bar no more
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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