Good atmosphere!plenty of good food A bit pricey! Can get…read morecrowded! I don't have anything else to say.

The fried chicken was great. The pre dinner sides were good-sausage, beets, corn relish,…read moreapplesauce, peach preserves. Service was great. Nice family atmosphere. The owner was working the dining area too. I will return.

Amazing food and employees! First time customers here. We went for the pork tenderloin as it is one…read moreof my husband's favorites. It didn't disappoint! I got the grilled walleye and bumbleberry pie. Hubs topped it off with dutch apple pie with ice cream. We do not have one negative thing to report. Employees couldn't be nicer!

Great food, massive portions, and a beautiful riverfront setting! Illinois Riverdock is a local gem…read morein Hardin. Our waitress Jeane provided top-notch service--she was cheerful and kept our drinks full the whole time. Highly recommend the catfish and a slice of Bumble Berry pie. We love stopping here to watch the river traffic. Five stars all around!

Great customer service, delicious food, with a large selection of options. Comfortable seating…read morecapable of hosting large groups. Country dining in a rural setting. We liked it so much we dined twice within five days during our visit to Calhoun County.

I visited here yesterday while on a motorcycle ride through Calhoun County and found that the Fill…read moreInn Station has really taken on a new face under the direction of the Brodbeck family. Their menu is wide-ranging, the desserts look awesome, the catfish and buffalo are sourced locally, they can accommodate large groups and banquets, occasional specials, AND KNOWN FOR THEIR FRIED CHICKEN! Recently modernized and expanded kitchen! I mean, what's not to like about the Fill Inn Station. Check out the 400 photos they have on their FB and web pages. Desserts to die for, I'd say.

The "manager runs the good bar tenders off the owner don't stand up for his employees after the…read moremanager gets tons of complaints she don't get fired but someone that speaks up does!!!" Let's not forget the hairnets and gloves that aren't being worn while food handling!! I've only seen one person that works there was their hands. This review don't deserve stars

A regular stopping point while out birding along the rivers. Great burgers with fixings. Been…read moremeaning to get here earlier to try the breakfast selection, everything else I've had was always delicious. Fast and friendly service.

Surprisingly good food. Nice Outdoor seating. Friendly staff…read more Get the fried green beans as an appetizer. Don't be in a hurry when you go, food takes a little while to come. Only issue was with the music. It was a satellite system and it kept losing it's signal and going in and out. We eventually had to ask them to turn it off.

We boat up here for a meal and a little R&R. The food is slow, but totally worth it. Be nice and…read morerelax while you wait; you won't be disappointed. I recommend the kebabs (they're grilled super fresh and slightly spicy). In fact, all the food we've tried so far has been really great and homemade (even the tortilla chips for the nachos). On a hot summer day, they've got giant fans running to keep you cool. Enjoy the view of the Mississippi river!

We went by today and they were closed. July 2024 flood devestated this building. We didn't check…read morebefore the drive Google showed open. From all the marvelous reviews I hope this place can rebuild. I must give it five stars not their fault the river took them out

This was recommended to the hubs by a coworker. Our first time we drove almost an hour to get there…read moreto find they unexpectedly weren't open. We waited, with a few other cars, but nothing. Left hungry but found another cute spot not far away. Made the trek a 2nd time and it did not disappoint! Great burgers, just what we'd been told. It's a little place, in the middle of town, not far from the Katy Trail! Has a decent bar, a fair amount of tables and has some picnic tables in front for outside dining. Lots of happy locals, but friendly and attentive servers. Hub's had a perfect double cheeseburger with onion rings and I had this amazing burger that came with well-done bacon, caramelized onions, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese and a chipotle sauce and onion rings!! So glad I got the Junior burger! I barely finished it. Everything else we saw looked really good! We'll definitely be back!

Route 66 icon! If memory serves me it's been in operation since 1924. Inside the decor is…read moreauthentic to the 1950's, but this is obviously well cared for, which was very apparent when I saw the counter swivel stool-chairs: they look brand new! I was on a road trip up from Florida to Wisconsin with a friend. We were going through Springfield, Illinois, so we could visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum & Library. So that's how I ended up in this neck of the woods. Needed a spot for dinner and this popped up as an option and sure glad it did. My friend & I both opted for the Fried Chicken dinner and this place makes the best fried chicken I've had in decades! OMGOSH! The meat was fully cooked, but still so incredibly juicy. The crispy skin and coating was unreal, it was so good - it was truly "finger-lick in' good". While I'm borrowing that old slogan, The Ariston Cafe's fried chicken is like the fried chicken ideal of perfection. They have a classic salad bar and that hit the spot, especially on a road trip where you're not often getting enough veggies. I'm writing this review some weeks later after getting back home. If the place had been average, I wouldn't bother, but when a reminder to do a review popped up, I had to do this as the waitresses and cooks deserve it, as do the owners & all the staff. Waitresses were all nice as could be and helpful. It's like walking back in time when you go inside, and it reminded me of great restaurants in the area I grew up in. If I make it back up that way again, I'll plan my travels to include another stop in at The Artisan.

My husband and I were looking for a place to eat supper and were heading toward a Taco Bell when…read moremy husband saw the Ariston Cafe. He noticed that the restaurant's parking lot was packed and said, "This must be a good place to eat." We then noticed the signs on the outside that said, "A better place to eat." While walking into the restaurant our appetites were stimulated by the wonderful smell of steaks cooking. We went inside and were pleasantly greeted and given a choice to sit at a table or a booth. We chose the booth and were seated right next to the salad bar. We opted for the Icelandic cod fish special which came with one side and unlimited trips to the salad bar. The salad bar had a lovely selection of vegetables and toppings. Several choices reminded us of dishes that one would bring to a family reunion. One was a sweet corn salad with a tasty dressing that tasted like hummus. It was delicious and I went back for seconds, another was a sweet carrot salad-equally delicious, another consisted of Brussel sprouts (I thought it would be pickled, but it was not), again, I had seconds. The cod fish came with unlimited servings, but the three large pieces were more than we could eat. We wanted to save room for dessert. The choices were many and we had first eyed them coming into the restaurant. They included: German chocolate cake, coconut and chocolate creamy pie, baklava, cheese cake topped with strawberries or blueberries, lemon meringue, and bread pudding with bourbon sauce. I had the coconut cream pie and my husband had the chocolate cream pie. Both were wonderful. We couldn't finish them because we were absolutely stuffed. So, we took them home to finish with our morning coffee. I wished that I could wrap this restaurant up and take it with me back to Evansville, IN to share with my group of retired friends when we go out for lunch. They would love it. The price for our dinner was extremely good considering the amount of food we had, and our waitress was very friendly and good at her job. We'll be back again next year for certain. This is truly a better place to eat.

There aren't a lot of options to eat in this part of the state, but Monroe City has a great one…read moreright here! They've got a huge menu and a pretty nice buffet. The salad bar is a little lacking, but they've got plenty of meat, veggies, pizza, and dessert. The service was good and they kept the buffet well stocked. I definitely recommend if you're in the area

Breakfast was amazing! My fiancé ordered the all meat skillet and I ordered a hefty helping of a…read morefull order of biscuits and gravy which came with two eggs and two sausage patties. Our waitress was polite and prompt. The restaurant reminds me of an old time family restaurant.

Trying to get to this location is very tricky. My GPS took me through seclusion and long roads…read more Once I found it it is literally on the back roads and rocks , and detour routes. Pretty views and scenery of boats, waters and trees. Staff were friendly. Plenty of seating , two levels. Menu has appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and desserts. Drink menu is plentiful. Prices varies. I ordered fried pickles and peel and eat shrimp. Both items were underwhelming. Fried pickles were fried too hard, and bland. Shrimp had a soggy kind of taste and bland as well. Slow process as well on food delivery. I ordered for drink a Miami Vice, this is a frozen strawberry daiquiri and pina colada mixed. It was good . Live music is played on weekends but I didn't get a chance to stay and listen. Ambiance makes up for everything.

This place has changed. Food was average for a Friday afternoon while sipping beers and looking at…read morethe water. Past experience was gourmet like with outstanding service. Burger was okay and slightly overcooked from the requested medium. No wow factor as in a gourmet burger but more like bar food. Menu overall looked impressive but just didn't feel like trying an entree. Excellent river views and people watching.