12 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.“

“17th Street and Mike is a huge reason why I stepped out to start my own. He was a great man and all the people who work there are great. Without 17th Street, Southern Illinois wouldn't be known for their BBQ. Thanks for putting us on the map and inspiring all of us who want to become a BBQ staple in our communities. Your bbq nachos are my favorite thing to eat there.“

“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.“

“When we asked the locals for a great place to eat that was laid back, Midland Inn always came up. After eating here twice in two days, i can tell you there is a reason for all of the recommendations. The food is incredible, the service was just as good. I must recommend the burgers. Highly recommend. We will be back.“

“My husband and I have gone the last 2 Saturdays and have not been disappointed! The fried chicken sandwich is a MUST try!! This is going to be a weekly trip from Marion to Carbondale until we have have concurred the whole menu!! Lol. 10 outta 10, DEFINITELY recommend!! The cheese steak and Chicago style was on point as well!! Not to mention, the hand cut fries!“

“This is one of my favorites!! The atmosphere is filled with nostalgia of celebrities that have passed through. The staff is friendly and always remember my face when I visit. (Hey Trina!!) The food is always cooked to order and delicious. I've never had to send anything back or complain. Definitely a place to try.“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Underground revamped! Hazel is the head chef and she is incredibly talented.

every dish she prepares is full of flavor and clearly made with passion and attention to detail. Beyond the food, she creates such a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. You can truly tell she cares about both the food and the people. Great energy, amazing service, and an unforgettable dining and cocktail experience. Highly recommend!“

“From the moment we made the reservation, the staff at Flame Bar & Grill provided excellent service! Everyone was so welcoming and attentive throughout the evening. The food and cocktails were amazing, and Katie went above and beyond to make our birthday celebration extra special. We brought our own cake and forgot candles, but she not only found us a candle, she also surprised us with a fancy Happy Birthday sign for the cake. Truly wonderful service from the entire staff. We highly recommend for a great night out!“

“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.“