great eats

GREAT RIVERS
GREAT EATS
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD
CHEZ MARILYN
GREAT RIVERS
GREAT EATS
Pull up a chair at our table for a feast of flavors. Indulge in a sampling
of the local fare - puffed pillows of toasted ravioli, fried hot fish
sandwiches and juicy mouthwatering pepperloin steaks finished off
with a warm slice of homemade apple praline pie. Dig-in to great eats
when you dine at the local restaurants where the great rivers meet.
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Hit the road for a
dining adventure in
the Meeting of the
Great Rivers region.
Tantalize your taste
buds with delectable
dining options in each
of our unique river
communities. Get
more details, reviews
and a full listing of all
restaurants in the region
at VisitAlton.com.
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ELIJAH P’S BURGERS & BREWS
LOCAL
FAVORITES
Experience the local flavors dining at some of these establishments
known as the local favorites. The locals know where to find the best
of the best, and now you do, too!
CHEAP EATS
Want a cold beer and cheap eats?
Look no further than Alton’s Fast
Eddie’s Bon-Air. The beer is served
ice cold, and the menu is simple
and satisfying at prices that never
change – $1.99 half-pound Fat
Eddie Burger, shish-kabobs, bratwurst, fries and
boiled shrimp.
SMOKIN' HOT
You aren’t voted the “Best BBQ” by the locals
unless you bring a lot of love and flavor to
the pit. Jeff and Angie Carver of Carver’s
Southern-Style BBQ in Godfrey do just that
each time they prepare their famous pulled pork.
It’s dry rub seasoned, slow-cooked over hickory
fire and always served with homemade sauce
and a smile on the side.
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FAST EDDIE’S BON AIR
TABLE FOR TWO
Slip away for relaxed fine dining with a
view of Alton’s Clark Bridge at Gentelin’s
on Broadway. Alton native Chef Ryan
Gentelin brings an array of eclectic flavors to
popular dishes, such as the wild mushroom
toasted ravioli, chili rubbed pork ribeye and
butterscotch and walnut bread pudding.
FAMILY-STYLE
Every day is a “Sunday Supper” dining
experience when you gather at Pere
Marquette Lodge Restaurant in Grafton.
The Family-Style Chicken Dinner is a visitor
favorite featuring a half pound of fried chicken
with sides served family-style – mashed
potatoes and gravy, vegetable of the day,
coleslaw, warm rolls and butter.
ON THE RIVER
Every day is a party when you’re kicked
back riverside and enjoying the open air
dining at The Loading Dock in Grafton.
The atmosphere is nothing but fun with live
music rocking the dock all weekend long and
good eats, like the dockside salsa, BBQ pulled
pork, catfish fritters and fish tacos – all with a
relaxing river view!
HOT FISH
It doesn’t get much more local than the hot
fish sandwich in Grafton, and the words
“Hot Fish” in big red letters on the side of
the Beasley Fish Stand building signify this
is the place to be! Sit at a picnic table along
the Mississippi River in Grafton and order up a
“hot fish” sandwich – buffalo or catfish with homemade coleslaw on the side.
LADIES’ LUNCH
Gathering with the girlfriends? The menu
at Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shops in
Godfrey features generous portions of soups,
salads and sandwiches, such as the everpopular Crystal Bowl Salad – layers of fresh
fruit, chunks of white chicken and lettuce,
topped with Bleu cheese and sunflower seeds.
Don’t be surprised if you see a few guys, too!
LATE NIGHT HAUNTS
Enjoy a little late night dining or cap off your
evening with a martini stop off at Bossanova
Restaurant & Lounge in Downtown Alton.
The dining menu offers an eclectic array of
salads, entrees and delicious pizzettes. Check
out Elijah P’s Burgers & Brews with more
than 60 beers on tap and great outdoor
patio dining.
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CASTELLI’S RESTAURANT AT 255
DINING
TRADITIONS
Gathering around the table is a family affair. These family-owned
favorites where owners greet you at the door, family recipes fill the
menus and flavors have stood the test of time, are sure to become a
dining tradition each time you visit.
PASS THE TALK-N-CHIC
In August 1937, Alfonso and
Teresa Castelli, along with their
son Pete, opened Castelli’s
Restaurant at 255 in Alton,
formerly known as “Moonlight.”
Today, the fourth generation is
carrying out the family tradition serving up the
house secret recipe Talk-N-Chic™ fried chicken,
famous “Roman” house salad and handmade
toasted ravioli – a regional delicacy. Steaks,
chops, seafood and pastas round out the menu
appealing to all palates.
CATCH OF THE DAY
James Seib spent 40 years as a commercial
fisherman, gathering the limestone rock and
creek rock used to build Grafton’s Fin Inn.
Since 1981, guests have been entranced as
they slide into their table beside one of the four
2,000-gallon fish tanks, home to numerous fish
species native to the Mississippi River. Owned
and operated by Seib’s children, the Fin Inn
offers everything from turtle soup and frog legs
to catfish fritters and buffalo fish sandwiches.
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IT'S GREEK TO ME
Angelo Boukas always wanted to open a Greek
taverna featuring a menu of family recipes
served at his table growing up. Boukas is a not
a stranger to the restaurant business; his family
has owned GB Grill next door in Alton since
it opened in 1910. At Jimmy the Greek’s,
guests can enjoy an authentic Greek dining
experience with a variety of dishes – gyro
sandwiches, flatbreads, dolmades, moussaka,
lamb chops and baklava.
EAT YOUR DESSERT FIRST
Take a step back in time at Alton’s My Just
Desserts, where the dining room features
an eclectic array of antique tables and
mismatched chairs, drinks are served in Mason
jars, and wait staff always wear a smile. Since
1989, Ann Badasch has been serving up more
than 150 of her family recipes. Contrary to
the restaurant’s name, their claim to fame was
none other than the half-pound chicken salad
sandwich. Lunch specials change daily and
between nine and 13 different flavors of pie
are baked each morning, with Mrs. Ledbetter’s
German Chocolate Pie, Apple Praline Pie and
Tollhouse Brownies topping the list of favorites.
The locals know the secret: Order your dessert
first, before they run out!
OUR FAVORITE CORNER
Johnson’s Corner is home of the “original
pork tenderloin sandwich,” which is easily
the size of a plate! Order it with a side of
homemade onion rings, and you’ll know why
this is one of Alton’s best kept secrets. While
Jimmy Johnson isn’t about to change the
house specials at this deeply-rooted local bar
and restaurant, he is trying a few new dishes,
like the homemade brick oven pizza, to keep
the menu fresh and the regulars coming back
for more.
VIVA ITALIA
Since 1954, Tony’s Restaurant has been
owned and operated by the Tony and Edie
Ventimiglia family of Alton. From the very start,
it was a family affair as Edie’s mother and sister
helped in the kitchen to serve homemade pasta
entrees and pizza. Today, Tony’s is famous
for their Pepperloin Steak – a marinated beef
tenderloin rolled in cracked black pepper, grilled
to perfection and drizzled with garlic butter.
And, still, they continue to carry on the family
tradition with a menu featuring more than 20
homemade specialty pastas and pizzas served in
the Pasta and Pizza House.
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OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY
SPIRITS
ON THE SIDE
Nothing beats pairing a great meal with an award-winning wine or
craft microbrew. Napa Valley meets the Mississippi River Valley in the
Great Rivers region with fine wines made from luscious fruits grown
right along the river bluffs. Raise a glass and sip your wine nice and
slow at one of the many wineries in Grafton offering spectacular
scenic river views. Feeling hoppy? Let the great rivers lead you to a
sampling of microbreweries concocting their own blends and crafting
beers on-site. Grab a growler as a souvenir of your tasting adventure.
BREWS:
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
300 W. Main St., Grafton
(618) 786-3001
4202 Main Street
Brewing Company
180 E. Center Dr., Alton
(618) 465-7260
Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton
(618) 463-1470
OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY
LOOKING FOR MORE? Try the locally made brews from
Templar Brewing & Ridgebrook Brewery served at area restaurants.
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WINERIES:
Aerie’s Riverview Winery
600 Timber Ridge Dr., Grafton
(618)-786-7477
Located high upon the bluffs, Aerie’s is known
for their scenic river view of the confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Plan to
stay awhile sampling the vast wine selection,
including their own private label bottled by
Alto Vineyards. The winery also features a daily
dining menu and live music on the weekends.
AeriesWinery.com
Floating Winery at
Grafton Harbor
215 W. Water St., Grafton
(618) 786-7678
Grafton Ice House Winery
120-214 W. Main St., Grafton
(618) 786-2737
Mary Michelle Winery
13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton
(618) 786-2331
Piasa Winery & Pub
225 W. Main St., Grafton
(618) 786-9463
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus • 300 W. Main St., Grafton • (618) 786-3001
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus appeals to all tastes with handcrafted brews and
signature award-winning wines created on-site. Relax while sipping wine, enjoying
a meal and listening to live music on the weekends. Located on the bluffs, the new
Grafton Winery Vineyards will be opening to guests late fall 2015. Learn more at
TheGraftonWinery.com.
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UNIQUE DINING
ALTON |
Golden Corral • 350 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 465-1802
62002
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Historic Midtown Restaurant • 1026 E. 7th St. • 433-8151
300 State • 300 State St. • 463-5555
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Alton Sports Tap • 3812 College Ave. • 465-2539
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International House of Pancakes
181 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 433-9940
$-$$
Applebee’s • 319 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 462-6575
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Jimmy the Greek’s • 1856 E. Broadway • 462-6600
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Joe K’s Family Restaurant
2530 State St. • 466-9796
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Johnson’s Corner Restaurant
2000 State St. • 465-5640
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Big Wieners Drive In • 101 9th St. • 433-1415
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Bluff City Grill • 102 W. 9th St. • 433-8288
$-$$
Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge
112 W. 3rd St. • 462-1175
$-$$
Captain’s Table Buffet – Argosy Casino Alton
#1 Piasa St. • (800) 711-GAME
Castelli’s Restaurant at 255
3400 Fosterburg Rd. • 462-4620
Castelli’s at 255 is famous for their
trademarked TALK-N-CHIC fried chicken and
Roman house salad. The menu is terrific from
bottom to top, starting with the toasted
ravioli, a variety of pastas, seafood, steak
and chops. Castelli’s at 255…Where you’re
treated like family. Castellis255.com
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Journey – Argosy Casino Alton
#1 Piasa St. • (800) 711-GAME
The view is stunning from Alton’s only
restaurant located on the Mississippi River.
You’ll come out a winner with this exclusive
menu featuring appetizers, fish, lobster, pasta
and wood fired steaks grilled to perfection!
ArgosyAlton.com
La Mia Cucina • 2510 B State St. • 466-6449
Chez Marilyn • 119 W. Third St. • 465-8071
Chubby’s Bar & Grill • 1022 E. Broadway • 000-0000
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DJ’s Bar and Grill • 2526 College Ave. • 465-0362
Don & Penny’s • 306 State St. • 465-9823
$-$$
Elijah P.’s Burgers and Brews
401 Piasa St. • 433-8445
$-$$
Fast Eddie’s Bon Air • 1530 E. 4th St. • 462-5532
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Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken
701 Central Ave. • 465-3876
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Franco’s Restaurant at Atrium Hotel
3800 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 462-1220
G-B Grill • 1858 E. Broadway • 465-9896
Gentelin’s on Broadway
122 E. Broadway • 465-6080
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Lovett’s Restaurant • 2512 College Ave. • 581-0997
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Mac’s Time-Out Lounge/ Off Track Betting
315 Belle St. • 465-1006
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Mini Corral Hamburgers • 1500 Main St. • 462-0400
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My Just Desserts • 31 E. Broadway • 462-5881
Experience a taste of real Americana with
homemade soups, salad, sandwiches, breads
$-$$
and pies, of course! Check out the daily hot
casserole special, and order dessert before your
lunch because they fly out of the kitchen fast!
MyJustDesserts.org
RAGIN CAJUN PIANO BAR
4202 Main Street Brewing Co.
180 E Center Dr. • 465-7260
$-$$
Town Club of Alton, Inc.
2400 E. Broadway • 462-5431
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Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Landmarks Blvd. • 463-1470
$-$$
Village Inn Pancake House
2611 College Ave. • 462-8750
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Olga’s Kitchen • 206 Alton Square Mall Dr. • 462-0642
$-$$
The Philly Shack • 238 Alton Square Mall • 531-8911
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Princivalli’s Cafe • 602 E. 3rd St. • 465-3255
$-$$
Ragin Cajun Piano Bar • 210 W. Third St. • 433-9119
$-$$
Red Lobster • 170 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 465-6554
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Rib City • 201 E. Center Dr. • 462-4600
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Riverbend Billiards & Grill
909 E. Broadway • 462-4435
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Riviera Maya • 2704 Corner Ct. • 465-5000
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S & S Sandwich • 2505 State St. • 570-0115
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Spectators Bar & Grill
3003 Washington Ave. • 465-2695
$-$$
St. Louis Bread Company
1837 B Homer Adams Pkwy. • 474-0100
$-$$
State Street Market • 208 State St. • 462-8800
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Tony’s Prohibition Lounge & Third Street Cafe
104 W. 3rd St. • 462-8384
Tony’s Restaurant • 312 Piasa St. • 462-8384
Family owned and operated for more than
60 years, Tony’s is famous for its pepperloin
steaks and specialty pastas. The menu features
more than 20 specialty pastas, along with a
variety of seafood, steak and chicken entrees.
TonysRestaurant.com
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Woody’s Drive In
110 Homer Adams Pkwy. • 466-7840
BATCHTOWN |
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Cedar Hill Resort • Route 1 Box 89 • 883-4455
Old Fill-In Station • 208 Main St. • 396-0466
BETHALTO |
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Eagle’s Nest Restaurant
117 E. Bethalto Dr. • 377-0697
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El Mezcal • 705 Texas Blvd., Suite A • 377-8902
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Geno’s 140 Club
120 W. Bethalto Blvd. • 377-9394
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Roma’s Pizza • 121 E. Bethalto Dr. • 377-5800
BRIGHTON |
62012
Reeta Marie’s Country Store
402 S. Maple St. • 372-0120
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BRUSSELS |
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62013
AJ’s Bar & Grill • 124 W. Main St. • 883-2233
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Wittmond’s Restaurant • 108 Main St. • 883-2345
COTTAGE HILLS |
62018
Doc Holliday’s Saloon & Eatery
308 W. MacArthur • 258-7575
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Frank’s • 132 MacArthur Blvd. • 258-8440
Twin Cities Restaurant
15 S. Stanley Rd. • 258-8730
$-$$
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UNIQUE DINING
DOW |
62022
Do Drop Inn • 15281 State Highway 109 • 885-5931
EAST ALTON |
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62024
Airliner Bar & Grill • 573 E. Airline Dr. • 259-9781
$-$$
Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
521 E. Airline Dr. • 258-8204
$-$$
High Flyers Grille • 16 Terminal Dr. • 251-8500
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Magnum’s Bar & Grill • 407 E. Main St. • 259-3794
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The Salad Shop • 217 E. St. Louis Ave. • 258-0183
GODFREY |
Fin Inn • 1500 W. Main St. • 786-2030
This unique aquarium restaurant features four
2,000-gallon aquariums with fish native to the
Mississippi River. Known for its turtle soup and
fried fish, the menu includes fresh fish, steak,
chicken and homemade desserts. FinInn.com
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn • 821 W. Main St. • 786-7675
62035
Alton Wood River Sportsmens Club
3109 Godfrey Rd. • 466-3042
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Carver’s Southern-Style BBQ
2716 Grovelin St. • 467-9999
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Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop
3015 W. Delmar Ave. • 466-1020
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El Mezcal • 3034 Godfrey Rd. • 466-1604
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Godfrey Meat Market
6017 Godfrey Rd. • 466-6111
The Loading Dock • 400 Front St. • 786-3494
Watch the river roll by while listening to live
music and enjoying one of the house specialties.
The Dock Salsa and chips is not to be missed, or
choose from a full menu of salads, sandwiches,
wraps, burgers and fried fish – something for
everyone! GraftonLoadingDock.com
Round Table • 5407B Godfrey Rd. • 466-6618
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Sunset Bar & Grill • 2807 W. Delmar Ave. • 467-8232
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Tony’s Ranch House Restaurant & Bar
3330 Godfrey Rd. • 466-9734
$-$$
O’Jan’s Fish Stand • 101 W. Main St. • 786-2229
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Peace of Quiche • 111 E. Main St. • 786-2233
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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
13653 Lodge Blvd. • 786-2331
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Piasa Winery & Pub • 225 W. Main St. • 786-9463
River City Cider House • 211 W. Main St. • 320-9392
62036
Kinder’s Restaurant
50 Golden Eagle Ferry Rd. • 883-2586
$-$$
Ruebel Hotel & Restaurant
217 E. Main St. • 786-2315
The Whole Scoop • 222 E. Main Street • 786-2663
62037
Beasley Fish Stand • 1512 W. Main St. • 786-3697
Big Kahuna Bar & Grill
215 W. Water St. Suite B • 786-4852
Crazy Beaver Pizza Lodge
220 W. Main St. • 786-3955
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Roper’s Regal Beagle • 3043 Godfrey Rd. • 466-2112 $-$$
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Josephine’s Ltd. Gift Shop & Tea Room
6109 Godfrey Rd. • 466-7792
GOLDEN EAGLE |
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62047
Barefoot Restaurant • IL Route 100 • 576-9012
Hardin Drive-In • 207 N. Park St. • 576-9311
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Laura’s Restaurant • 300 W. Main St. • 576-9238
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Straight Home Bar & Grill • Route 100 • 576-2766
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BEASLEY FISH STAND
HARTFORD |
SOUTH ROXANA |
62048
JR’s Place • 418 N. Delmar Ave. • 254-4639
JERSEYVILLE |
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Sparky’s • 1112 Madison Ave. • 251-9590
WOOD RIVER |
62052
62087
62095
The 518 • 518 S. State St. • 498-4011
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143 Corner Cafe • 29 S. 6t St. • 255-9145
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Ciudad Del Sol • 208 South State St. • 639-7657
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Applebee’s • 1921 Vaughn Rd. • 258-1051
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The Diner Bar & Grill
111 S. Dorothy St. • 639-1106
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Fran & Marilyn’s • 113 S. State St. • 498-4912
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Los Tres Amigos • 929 S. State St. • 639-8226
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Mike’s Pizza & Pasta
208 S. Lafayette St. • 498-3298
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Mulligan’s West • 818 W. Carpenter St. • 639-4653
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Redbird Deli & Ice Cream Parlor
109 S. State St. • 639-0952
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State Street Bar and Grill
118 S. State St. • 639-3663
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Village Inn Pancake House
891 S. State St. • 498-1122
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White Spot • 403 N. State St. • 498-9081
KAMPSVILLE |
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62053
Kampsville Inn Restaurant & Bar
2nd St. & Joliet St. • 653-4413
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Chico’s Bar & Grill • 575 S. 6th St. • 254-1310
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Donzo’s Bar & Grill • 8 E. Ferguson Ave. • 254-6615
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Fiona’s Family Restaurant
595 E. Edwardsville Rd. • 259-2410
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Franchise Sports Bar & Grill
601 E. Edwardsville Rd. • 259-2413
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International House of Pancakes
1201 E. Edwardsville Rd. • 258-0236
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King Louie’s Drive-In • 315 S. 6th St. • 254-1114
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Kumar’s Kafe • 53 E. Ferguson Ave. • 251-4772
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Los Alamos Bar & Grill
57 W. Edwardsville Rd. • 216-3444
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Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant
48 W. Edwardsville Rd. • 251-6262
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Pump House Bar & Grill
1523 E. Edwardsville Rd. • 216-2404
62084
Dee-Lux Diner • 700 S. Central Ave. • 254-7115
Charlie’s Drive-In
762 N. Wood River Ave. • 254-6416
Los Tres Amigos • 222 E. Edwardsville Rd. • 251-2080 $-$$
Kampsville Landing • 408 N. Broadway St. • 653-4211 $-$$
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Sixth Street Diner • 300 N. 6th St. • 251-9715
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UNIQUE DINING
SWEET TREATS
Aerie’s Grounds & Gifts
800 Timber Ridge Dr. • 786-8438
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LuciAnna’s Pastries
212 State St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 433-9395
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Chill Out Frozen Creations
2833 Homer Adams Pkwy. Alton, IL 62002 • 462-5000
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Maeva’s Coffee • 1320 Milton Rd. • 581-7510
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Chocolate Air
2835 Homer Adams Pkwy. • Alton, IL 62002 593-6649
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McCarry’s Dairyland
400 W. Carpenter St., #B • Jerseyville, IL 62052 • 498-6113
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Cone Barn
323 N. Central Ave. • Roxana, IL 62084 • 000-0000
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Mister Donut
2720 Grovelin St. • Godfrey, IL 62035 • 466-6327
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Cookie Factory Bakery
202 Alton Square Mall Dr. • Alton, IL 62002 • 462-5731
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Ruebel Deli & Ice Cream Parlor
217 E. Main St. • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-2315
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Donut Express
113 E. Bethalto Dr. • Bethalto, IL 62010 377-5700
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Shiver’s Frozen Custard
3318 Godfrey Rd. • Godfrey, IL 62035 • 466-6915
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Duke Bakery • 819 Henry St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 462-2922
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Spoon Baking Company
4 E. Broadway • Alton, IL 62002 • 374-6098
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First Stop Bake Shop
611 E. Airline Dr. • East Alton, IL 62024 • 251-8024
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Sweet Sisters Cakes & Confections
300 N. Wood River Ave. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 251-9050
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Glazy Squares
14 W. Airline Dr. • East Alton, IL 62024 259-2920
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Good Knight Cupcakes and Cookies
1490B E. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 255-9078
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Grafton Fudge & Ice Cream
321 E. Main St. • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-3700
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The Grind House Cafe • 333 W. Bethalto Dr. #B • 377-0760
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Ketchum’s Corner Kreem
33 E. Elm St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 466-7047
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TC’s Cake Shop
382 E. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 216-3782
Weather Vane Ice Cream
103 W. Bethalto Dr. • Bethalto, IL 62006 • 377-8412
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The Whole Scoop
222 E. Main Street • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-2663
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Wood River Donut Shop
102 W. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 251-5331
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Disclaimer: The CVB has made every effort to verify the dining information in this guide. Please note that some information may have
changed since this brochure was published. Check VisitAlton.com for more information and complete listings of all area restaurants.
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DETOUR:
DINERS & DRIVE-INS
Make a detour for one of these diners and drive-ins of yesteryear
serving up all-American favorites like cheeseburgers, homemade root
beer, and crispy fried chicken. The food speaks for itself.
BIG WIENERS DRIVE IN
KING LOUIE’S
Drive-in to Big Wieners in Alton for some of
your favorite carnival food fare - old-fashioned
Coney wieners, fully loaded Coney dogs, turkey
legs, deep fried pickles and more.
Since the 1950s, guests have pulled into King
Louie’s in Wood River for classic carhop service.
Order up the original King Louie burger, famous
potato planks and homemade root beer.
MINI CORRAL
This classic Alton dive has great burgers – from
the mini sliders to the half pounders, and the
homemade root beer and red cream soda are a
blast from the past. Cash only.
WHITE SPOT
This good old-fashioned diner in Jerseyville has
a mom and pop feel about it. Stop in for the
breakfast scramble, burgers, onion rings and
homemade pie.
FAST EDDIE’S
Alton’s favorite dive serves just seven menu
items seasoned to perfection. Order up a burger
or a kabob with an ice cold beer. Cash only.
FAST EDDIE’S FRIED CHICKEN
WOODY’S FRIED CHICKEN
Since 1959, Woody’s drive-in in Alton has
been serving the same crispy batter dipped
fried chicken and fries
in a box.
Located under the landmark chicken sign in
Alton, walk up for crispy fried chicken and
crinkle cut fries served in a box. It’s as simple
as that.
LOUIE’S
KAMPSVILLE
INN
GB GRILL
Take the ferry to
Calhoun County for a
real home cooked meal
and the best catfish
fritters around, all with
a view of the river as
you dine.
Slide onto a stool at the counter of this Alton
diner serving customers for more than 100
years. Grab a burger, gyro plate or wake up to
breakfast hash. Cash only.
JOHNSON’S CORNER
In Alton, Johnson’s Corner is the neighborhood
dive where everybody knows your name. You’ve
got to try the pork tenderloin sandwich the size
of a plate with a side of onion rings.
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Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
200 Piasa St. I Alton, IL 62002 I (800) 258-6645
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