Local legend IYKYK. Cod sandwich. The lady working here is always nice. Cash only…read more Be prepared to walk in and smell the grease, but walk out with the most amazing fish sammy you could imagine.

This place has been in Madison for many years! They are well known for great fish! I love the…read morefish sandwiches that they serve! I have been eating them for most of my 70 years!

My sis and I came for lunch around 2:00 pm. What a cute…read morediner!! Memorabilia all over! I wanted to try one of their hand patties burgers without the bun. Its appearance shows it's a hand patties burgers without, smashed. That was the best hamburger I've ever eaten!! Seasoned well, pickle and onion fresh, and even got a to go cup for my tea. Granite City is lucky to have this longtime business!

Absolutely the perfect friendly family owned neighborhood restaurant. Great service, amazing…read moreprices, marvelous food that makes you smile on the way to face the day. If Park Grill was closer I'd go every day. Thanks for being there and what you guys are doing!

WOW!!! I was surprised at how fast I received my food and it was fresh! The chicken bites were…read moreflavorful and cooked to perfection. The hush puppies were delicious and melted in your mouth and who doesn't love potatoes so of course the wedges were fire too. I'm not sure what the remoulade is but I can say I dipped EVERYTHING in it - I want a bottle of that at home. So so so good and so upset with myself for not trying them sooner. Service was great as I received a handwritten notecard with me food :)

Gumbo 2 Geaux is the perfect place to dine on Friday during Lent. I went for one of my favorites,…read moreClam Strips, but they were sold out. Since there were no clams, I went for the Catfish Basket. The Catfish Basket had multiple catfish fritters, steak fries and two hush puppies. They also provided a cup full of sliced onions and pickles. Plus, a small serving of Remoulade. I enjoyed the cajun breading on the catfish, it had a flavorful spicy kick. The steak fries were cut fat and thick and I liked the seasoning. For me, they could have been crispier. The Hush Puppies were good, but I was disappointed when I saw a box of Classic Hush Puppies being delivered by their supplier. Homemade Hush Puppies are so much more flavorful. They've been promoting, Barq's Creme Soda on FB and Creme Soda was a favorite when I was growing up, so I couldn't resit ordering one. It was cool, refreshing and brought back flashes of memories. Oh, it was also a great accompaniment beverage to my Lent dinner. Customer Service is good, because chances are you will be waited on by one of the owners. They are true hands on owners and big supporters of the Alton community.

The fish tastes nice and fresh, the breading is a crispy corn meal fried to perfection. The bar and…read morefood are separate so make sure to go the kitchen to order your food. I love the ceiling tiles that commemorate military service. The pool table is free and everyone is super friendly and helpful. They are right outside of the Base gate, with a good sized parking lot. Fun and casual is the spirit here.

Food is cooked to order. Seasoned well and fresh. Staff are awesome and kind. Good place to get a…read morelunch or dinner.

Had a choice of TWO on Friday evening, we decided to check out Gators. Food and choices were top…read morenotch, seating area CLEAN and open. NO STRANGE SMELLS and the workers were friendly. I ordered the mussels with garlic bread and boudin balls. Very happy with my choice, BUT so many things to come back and try. I will definitely come back for the Creole Spaghetti, or the Fried Oysters. I would say that booths and a little more Cajun decor would help make the place more relaxing. Definitely a hidden gem.

My spouse and I ordered several items, including the boudin balls, catfish, shrimp po'boy, and…read moregumbo. The older gentleman working there was very friendly and provided good service. I can understand why people who haven't had authentic--or even moderately authentic--Creole or Cajun food might enjoy this place. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience. One reviewer mentioned that some of the fried items tasted frozen, and I have to agree. It was especially noticeable with the boudin balls. The gumbo was overly oily, and I'm fairly certain the sausage was hot dogs rather than smoked sausage or andouille. Whatever recipe they're using for the gumbo needs significant improvement, or it should be removed from the menu altogether. The catfish was average, and my spouse described the po'boy as okay. I will say that they used jumbo shrimp on the po'boy, which was a nice touch. In total, we spent around $80. At that price point, I expected food quality that better matched the cost. I'm glad I had the opportunity to try Gators for myself, but unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for authentic Cajun or Creole cuisine.

My fish was still raw but fried still ..I called the guy stated laughing when I told him ...told…read moreme I should have checked my food .. sir no I didn't want to eat it just then.. you should have checked to make sure you are not handing out raw fish..I drive way from centrila IL at that..

I got the Philly with cheese fries and it was incredible at a generous cost. The Philly was tender…read moreand perfectly seasoned. The cheese fries were crispy but still loaded with a generous amount of cheese. Highly recommend. The gentleman that took my order and prepared my food was very laid back and chill.

If Taylor Swift would ever do a pescatarian era, this restaurant would be it. Mariscos El Najar in…read moreCollinsville. This spot doesn't mess around, it's seafood or nothing, and my ocean loving heart was thrilled. I ordered the seafood tower, which had every species in the sea, clams, octopus, scallops, shrimp, you name it. It even came with a side of entertainment when the whole thing collapsed in. Sad but inevitable. If you love seafood, this is a must. Wonderful smiling service and a great vibe! #stlouispescatarianapproved

this is one of the best meals I've had in years, definitely in 2026. It's rare that I want to…read morefinish all my food in one sitting because it's so good. I don't know where to begin. I was at the Cahokia mounds and I used Yelp to find a nearby place to eat because I wanted to try something local and off the beaten path. This place is only a mile and a half from the mounds a straight shot down the road, and it looks like an old seafood shack you'd see in a tourist village on the coast. I'm from Florida and I felt right at home like the whole tin roof thing. You go in and you immediately see all the family members hanging out complete with a kid coloring and there's a cash register in the front and then you go to the back and there's a cute little bar and you get a laminated menu that's mostly in Spanish but they have everything broken down in English for us gringos. They have seafood cocktails which is basically cold seafood cooked in lime juice kind of like ceviche and then they have fried platters as well. They also have paella. It was almost impossible to decide. I ended up getting the stuffed pineapple, stuffed with octopus imitation crab meat shrimp and prawns and topped with avocado and of course mixed with a wonderful lime and cilantro and tomato base. The presentation was gorgeous. Included as the photo and the condiments served at the beginning of the meal were also excellent. She gave me a small cup of Caldo... I don't know the proper name for this type of soup but it's a tomato based soup with prawns in it and it was so good I ate it right up and she offered me another cup and ice said yes and this one had what looked like a little piece of yucca in it and I was just absolutely delighted to have something so authentic and perfect here in Collinsville Illinois of all places. And the prices! The stuffed piña was 32 or $36 and piled high with seafood. In a major American city or where I'm from in Florida a plate like this would set you back over $100 easy. The service was impeccable, the waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. The bill with two coronas came to $53. And they also have these big family packs of seafood also that can feed up to 8 to 12 people. It would be a great place to have a party or event. I definitely want to go back because there are lots of things on the menu I want to try. Great place to take a date as well. You could split one of those $30 plates and still get full. More money for booze! I wonder if they have clamatos there . . . Seems like the kind of place that would make you want if you asked. This place is a gem. Highly recommend if you are a seafood lover.

Chicken, Fries and Cheese curds were delicious! Ordered a combo and when I ordered a Diet cola I…read morewas told they were out of diet. I am diabetic so I needed the sugar free so my wife and I neither one got a drink after paying for it. The place is small and only has 2 tables. The place just needs to be dressed up a bit!

My husband wanted to try something new so we decided to try Heaterz chicken since we were in the…read morearea. Upon arrival, the place appeared ti be closed. There was only one car on the lot, and it didn't look like the lights were on. Another vehicle showed up and went to the door. Lo and behold they were open. We followed suite and went inside. The young man at the counter didn't greet us. So we opted to use the self service kiosk. We already browsed the menu ahead of time to make everything easy. We both ordered the chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with 1 side and a breadstick. You can choose what flavor you want, so i opted to get the Nashville hot (Spicy). We waited about 10 minutes before we got our food, i checked my bag to ensure everything was correct and headed home. The food was still piping hot once we got home. The Sandwich was juicy, and tender. Seasoned well, and not overly spicy. The fries were crispy, but yet still soft in the middle. They were little spiral cut fries. The breadstick was soft, and fluffy and the Parmesan drizzle on top added extra flavor. The Nashville street corn was delicious. The Parmesan drizzle was a great added touch. I would add a little salt to add some flavor/seasoning and some shredded Parmesan for extra texture. There are two small tables inside for those who want to dine in. There are also a few slot machines for those who like to play slots. It's painted black so it makes the place feel small and dark. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely worth giving them a try.