Solera is a great start to your evening in downtown Alton. It's a simple and intimate wine bar with…read moregood offerings and knowledgable service. It has become my place to go for a glass of wine before enjoying dinner at one of the nearby restaurants. Solera is strictly a wine bar, but they do offer various cheeses and meats to nosh on while you enjoy your wine. They also offer desserts so you can end your evening in downtown Alton with a glass of wine and offerings from a local bakery. Solera had to close down during the pandemic, but they are totally back and I highly recommend that you check them out.

The atmosphere was nice. Small and cozy to what you would find at any local bar. The service here…read morewas great, but items on menu were limited. NOTE: they no longer serve "food" since COVID 19 from what the bar tender told our group. Nonetheless a good place to go with plenty of options to eat close by.

We were a little disappointed. We rented a room on a Wednesday in July. Room #631 which is a corner…read moreroom on the top floor of the terrace. I believe we are the only one's here in the whole building. We checked in around 4:30 thinking time to ride the complimentary gondolas before dinner. Wrong! The gondolas were closed because the temperature inside was too dangerous. Apparently, there is no air conditioning or fan ventilation. We passed on the open seating as the metal seats suddenly seemed hot and unappealing. Winery was closed. Gift shop was closed. It appeared the other rides may have been closed???? Idk. Restaurant was open and seemed very nice. Only flat bread and sandwiches on the menu. The views from our deck were breathtaking. Several patio tables and chairs to sit on. Our bed was very comfortable. Complimentary coffee, water and muffins. The room was outdated but clean. This place just wasn't as glamorous as I visioned.

My bonus daughter and I decided to come here for a drink while the other people in our group rode…read morethe alpine coaster. We went to the bar and the service was fast. It wasn't crowded at the bar because most of the crowd was outside for the views. Which is understandable because the view is amazing. We were in the mood for something sweet so I ordered Moscato and my daughter ordered the blackberry wine. Both were crisp and delicious. The flavor was exactly what we were expecting. We decided not to eat because the menu didn't look appetizing and none of the food in passing looked good either. However, definitely glad we came for wine. We would definitely return to sit outside while we enjoy wine. Oh they do not offer wine tasting which is a bummer.

This place is great. Their wines are flavorful and plentiful. Service is great and the staff is…read morevery knowledgeable of the varieties of wines. There are plenty of seating options inside and outside. There is even a bocce ball court! Wish I could be in town when it starts to get cooler outside. They do have nights with live music which rocks the house!

Definitely a great thing for our community! The venue is very nice. Concerts are affordable as…read morewell as the drinks. Everything was well ran and organized despite the large Crowds for the Swift Tribute. We had a great time and will be back for more shows.

A small but inviting establishment. Enjoyed the live music and the fantastic wine. Wish I could…read moreremember what brand I was drinking. Oh well, gives me an excuse to go back and find out another time. Hopefully sooner than later.

When I went to Springfield, IL one weekend to handle some personal business, I stopped in It's All…read moreAbout Wine to meet my former colleague for a glass of wine and catch up with one another. I remember this place very well for when I lived in Springfield, IL. It is a good hangout spot to unwind and relax with a glass of wine. It was packed when I arrived, and I waited about 10-15 minutes before I was helped by one of the staff members, but I when I did get a glass of wine and hung out with my former colleague, I was able to unwind and enjoy myself. It's All About Wine is a great wine bar/shop with a good selection of wine and knowledgeable staff who can help you pick out the right bottle of wine for you. It's a cool hang out spot with table and chairs outside the store as well to hang out outside with friends with a glass of wine. If you go to Springfield, IL and want a place to hang out with, I would recommend It's All About Wine.

Delicious! We had gumbo, mahi mahi tacos that came with red beans and rice. The gumbo came with…read morehomemade cornbread another plus! The service was great. We sat on the upper deck overlooking the river and the ceiling fans kept us cool. Next time we go, I want to rent a pontoon boat and then have lunch.

Great food! I've…read morebeen here several times during boating season including once for a 4th of July party. They have a huge dock which is nice for those with boats (I recommend reserving a space of any holiday weekends/summer weekends to make sure you have a space as it can get packed). Downstairs there's seating, showers, bathrooms, and a pool. Upstairs there's both an outdoor & indoor bar as well as outdoor patio and indoor seating. When it gets busy be prepared to wait for a spot as most people linger & drink. I love that there's the outdoor bar so you can at least grab a drink while you wait. The food & drinks are responsibly priced. Service can vary as sometimes we have a waiter that's on it and super fast & efficient and other times we aren't checked on and have gone to the bar for more drinks since we couldn't find out waiter. For food I definitely recommend the shrimp poboy! Overall a great place to go for some good food & drinks at a decent price. Will continue coming back every season.

A wonderful little boutique nestled onto a nice corner in wildwood square across from the theater…read moreand the wildwood hotel. This quaint little establishment has a bit of everything from gifts for the people in your life to a really nice bar to enjoy something nice to drink with a friend or loved one. Check out their patio its pretty nice. Stop in and say hi to the owners Jackie and Elise, you will be happy you did..

love this store!! my mom and i go here most of the time when we're in need of gifts for family…read moremembers. the workers are very helpful and never forget to greet us at the door. they have a wide selection and make sure to get a new inventory at every new season.

Our group had a great time at this place during the July 4th weekend. The root beer slush was…read moregreat, as were the bloody Marys and other mixed drinks that we got. Prices are decent and service is good. They have a few tables outside and several tables inside.

Review #3000! Came here on a visit late last night, I wanted to visit another bar in the area but…read moreapparently this was closed but this place was open. I wanted to only stop by for a few drinks but I definitely enjoyed my visit simply because it felt like I was back in time into a 1870s saloon but it's way more modern. It's got cool Pina Colada wine slushies. Bands are featured here. Coming here late at night too is just great simply to engage with the locals around here and not really bump into any tourists. Bathrooms are clean, establishment itself is very clean. Prices are fair and the bartender was really friendly. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

This is truly a local gem on the River Road. We were staying at Green Tree Inn (also a gem), and…read morecame here for dinner on Saturday night. Melanie took excellent care of us. My dirty Martini was outstanding. Our entrees were excellent. They were also good for dinner the next evening when we had the left overs. It was a very warm evening in Elsah and the restaurant was also a bit warm...but so totally worth it! We will be back soon!

State Street is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the Riverbend area. They were a shining…read morestar in downtown Alton until their lease was not renewed. At first I thought it was a bad call by the landlord. Now that they are located in Elsah, I realize he did them a favor. Beau and Terri rallied and took on the challenge of relocating their restaurant. They searched hight and low and found the perfect location in Elsah, just 8 miles north of the old location. Elsah welcomed them with open arms and issued them the first liquor license in the history of the township. Since the relocation I have been multiple times for lunch. You cannot go wrong with their famous Mushroom Asparagus Soup or one of the popular Paninis. I've also been to a wine dinner that impressed me and my cousin who is a wine connoisseur. The wine and food were paired beautifully. Experiencing a regular dinner in the boutique dinning room is also a delight. Their menu changes regularly, but I must say when you see Terri's Lasagna being offered, that is a sign to order it. You will not be disappointed. All the servers and staff are spectacular. It blows my mind how many of them can remember the names of all their regulars. It makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Next time you're traveling the River Road, take a detour into Elsah and visit State Street on LaSalle.

INSANELY good charcuterie and service. The people who work there are very polite and kind and the…read moredecor is just phenomenal. I love going there and would recommend it to absolutely everyone.

Visited this spot multiple times while in town. There's street and lot space available. They have…read morean outside patio and two inside spaces, one a little more lax than the other chic place with a bar. I enjoy being served by the nice people of this establishment and have sat at the patio and the bar twice. The service is always good and the food is perfect for a stop right after work.

Everyone and everything I've ever eaten here was great food great service owners there if needed so…read moregreat family friendly staff and friends

We drove to Jerseyville early this afternoon to try Nick's. They close at 2pm on Sunday so we…read morewanted to arrive with plenty of time to eat. We arrived around 1pm, apparently their peak but we were quickly seated. Though busy, noise levels were moderate and ambiance was typical of a family restaurant. We both had the country fried steak and biscuits, Karla with scrambled eggs and American fries, basically seasoned fries cut into cubes. She didn't care for the seasoning but she's admitted picky with a very low tolerance for spicy food. I had mine with traditional hash browns and eggs over easy. I've had better country fried steak but it was decent and the meal was otherwise great. Everything was served on one plate, just the way I like it, allowing me to mix things up with my hash browns and biscuits. The biscuits are served on the side of the plate, not topped with gravy in case you'd rather have butter and/or jelly on your biscuits, and they were hot and fluffy with good flavor. It was a very filling meal. The wait staff were great, friendly and responsive. We'll be sure to return to try other items from their impressive menu.