Went years ago and the food was really good Last time I went…read morethe food was so burnt I couldn't eat it Wasn't offered a discount and didn't eat my food

The food looks like it is prepared for senior citizens that's have to have a soft food diet,…read moreLooks flavorless and not very appetizing at all. I would venture to say I'd probably not visit that place to eat if everything was no charge.

Should be renamed the Dump rather than the Depot…read more Cold Food, Dirty Glasses. Wow... Don't know why we didn't walk out. This is me not being harsh. Hopefully you have a better experience.

Stopped at this dinner for lunch because there is not a lot of choices here that were open. I had…read morethe grilled chicken sandwich. It was good but nothing to brag about. The fried mushrooms tasted good. The one thing that stuck out was that they know their customers and address them by their first names. This is something you don't see often any more. The dinner is not big and it can get crowded.

Interesting barbecue with sliced meat and a unique sauce. Excellent vanilla milkshake and onion…read morerings.

We heard that the Peachbarn would be closing in October 2025 and decided to take a day trip on the…read moreShawnee Wine Trail to visit one last time. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of free parking in their lot and lots of seating inside. There was live music that started at 2:00. There were board games. You can order food (although the cafe was closed when we visited) The service was prompt and friendly. I had a glass of dry red that was okay. When the band started playing, they were loud and it became difficult to talk. Also, you don't get cell phone reception inside and there isn't and guest WiFi. Bathroom was clean. When we visited (9/13/25), their merchandise was 50% off.

We stopped here on the way home from our Carbondale hiking weekend. We did a tasting and bought a…read morebottle to bring home... and now I don't recall which bottle. I had a lavender drink and a peach sangria that were specials not on the main menu. We ate on the back deck (or was it a porch?) and had a good view of a field. I think we ordered a cheese board or a meat and cheese board, but it's been over a month now and I can't be sure. That lack of memory may indicate that we weren't raving about it and we weren't disappointed in it.

Another banging seafood special as always. This time it was wild Alaskan halibut crispy pan…read moreroasted in brown butter, sweet pea & tarragon risotto W/ Gruyère & parmigiana reggiano, blistered Gailan, Meyer lemon sauce suprême foam, local micro leeks from Autumn Ridge Farms! It was fantastic. Service was delightful as always. Peytie is such a joy as well as Ariel. Ariel even brought our daughter some snacks from the bar station. She loved the blood oranges, limes, and olives. They no longer have the fall gourds as decoration as i think they are getting ready to decorate for the holidays, but it was super cozy in there on a uncharacteristically cold mid-November day in So IL.

We sat at the bar on a busy Friday. Fun vibe and variety of menu choices. Had the steak and frites…read morewhich was delicious. Had to ask about gluten free options, but servers were quick to ask chef.

Luxury dining with great service and outstanding food! A little pricey, but worth it.read more

We went to Ruthie's for my son's 25th birthday. Everything was outstanding. Our waiter, Austin, was…read moresuperb. The food was delicious. We had a crab cake and 2/3 pound of Alaskan King crab legs for appetizers. Both excellent. For dinner we had filet medallions with shrimp and my son had the Chilean sea bass. We had mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese for sides. Filet was cooked perfectly and the sea bass was as well. It is not inexpensive, but very good. We highly recommend.

The Sunday special (fish plate) was amazing! The place was very clean and the staff was so sweet! 5…read moreout of 5 !!

This place is really good. It's a nice little restaurant in a small village and it has good food…read more I've heard from others that the fish is outstanding and the menu is at a decent variety for how small and simple the restaurant is. I personally like one thing from the menu and that's the hush puppies but they need just a little more sugar or honey.

This spot is cute. I like the building and location the most. The menu is simple, mostly…read moretargeting breakfast, but had a handful of lunch options to choose from. The full menu is available all day, so a major plus...especially if you are a breakfast food fan. I ordered lunch and it was good. Nothing special, a basic hamburger and fries. Can't be the price!

Good service. Tasted like homemade and someone who knows how to cook homemade. Ambiance is fine…read more It's big in there so you are not packed together. We should support this place.

Always nice to drop in and have a meal. We stayed nearby and wish we'd stayed at GC. We spent…read moreSunday in park carving and enjoying nature. Needed a bag of ice and checked lodge they sell 10pound bag for $2.75 and super friendly while helping. Look forward to visiting again.

The Lodge has hosted many family events for us over the years ranging from bridal and baby showers…read moreto most recently my grandma's Celebration of Life. The Kelley Family and all of the staff at The Lodge have provided us with top notch service and care at every event for many years. They offer great Southern hospitality and charm right here in Illinois. First off, the water and soda at The Lodge tastes the best. I don't even drink soda, but I absolutely order one here. It's a nice treat after an afternoon of hiking. Second, be sure to try the fried chicken and fish served family style with all the sides. Their chicken and dumplings remind me of my grandma's homemade recipe. Lastly, don't forget to order a Dirty Martini or an Old Fashion at the bar behind the hostess station while you wait for a table.

We have enjoyed The Frenchman's Widow several times since my first review, but this was our first…read morevisit on the balcony. The weather was perfect for it, and I love dining outside so when we walked in to be seated we asked for the balcony seating. You take the stairs up to the second floor and then walk out onto the balcony. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was knowledgeable, made suggestions, took our drink order and food orders quickly and brought everything right out. This time I ordered the chips and queso for a starter, and the chicken quesadilla for my meal. Both were very good. My husband had the CRP sandwich with crispy chicken and French fries. You can also get it with grilled chicken if you prefer. Everything came out hot and fresh. Large enough portions that half of everything went home for lunch the next day. Check them out!

Food is fresh made, and the service was excellent. I will be back again soon. Need to try…read moreappetizers.