13 Best American Restaurants near Murphysboro

“Last night was our first visit and it was amazing! The fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The French dip had the perfect crusted bun yet soft with great flavor. My son had his favorite beverage made to perfection.“

“10/10 recommend!
I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was the BEST I’ve ever had. I also had a bite of my fiancés cheese burger and our son’s chicken strips, they were delicious as well! Our waitress was Lillie and she was absolutely amazing, so friendly! The atmosphere is welcoming with such a great view anywhere you sit. One of the best parts, it’s kid friendly!“

“An absolute staple of the community, hanging in the sweet spot between Murphysboro and Carbondale on Country Club Road and old 13. Great food, great service, and a strong family running it for generations. Treat yourself with a trip to Midland Inn.“

“We patronized the Marion location for years until it closed, but never this original location. We finally took the plunge and weren't disappointed. The food was awesome and in large quantities, The service was a little lackluster but that is probably because there was only one server and she had two tables outside. One thing I found amusing was this is the first BBQ restaurant I've been to that was playing reggae and ska.“

“The BBQ is always outstanding. This place literally sets the standard for all BBQ everywhere. I’ve had BBQ all over the country. Lots a great BBQ out there for sure, but there is none better than 17th Street. Even the sides are pretty good. This is where so many BBQ joints lose me is when they have terrible sides. We did order some potato skins and some fried pickles. Both were very good. There is a huge volume of fried pickles in one order. We got too much when we ordered 2 servings of them. Service is always good.“

“I love to try new (to me), local eateries and this place did not disappoint. The burgers were amazing, fries were OK, but I'm not a fan of shoestring and that's not their fault. But what stole the show..... the corn nuggets.

FYI, the amount spent was due to shakes and ordering a few extras to try. Easily a $15 to $20 meal normally.“

“This type of place is in my list of favorites not just for the great food but also the awesome service we receive every time we are there... I love the family-like/friends treatment we get and we are always full and happy when we leave... Thank you for being a Carbondale staple!!! Love you guys!“

“We recently celebrated a special birthday at Global Gourmet and was more than delighted with the service, food and hospitality given to us by our waiter and owner. We spent several hours there and wish we lived closer to have dinners on a regular basis.“

“Food was good! I had the fish and chicken meal. Mac and cheese was decent, green beans was fire too. I ordered some sweet potatoes that I didn’t end up getting, I ain’t trippin tho. I’m sure they’re 🔥 too . Overall I definitely recommend. Oh yeah, the mild sauce was very good as well!“

“Great food and atmosphere. Love your decor and patio.“

“The menu is novel and varied and very well presented. I thought it was too spice for my taste, but I do not say that as criticism, but just to provide perspective. My one critical comment is that I did not want the side dishes that came with my entre. The waiter suggested an alternative but did not tell me that there would be an up charge.“

“Flame is one of my favorite local restaurants. The ambiance is pleasant and the cocktails are good. All of their dishes are very well priced and everything tastes like it's made fresh. My go to is the lobster dip, crabcakes, and ribeye. They recently added creamed spinach as a side and it's very tasty.“

“We’ve drove over from Cape two times now and had excellent food and just as good service both times. The service was outstanding and everyone has been very friendly.“