I was introduced to Heaterz chicken by way of my employer feeding us when they had us work an…read moreextra day. I brought some leftovers home and my wife fell in love with it (obviously, the chicken does well reheated). Their current location on Main st in Alton is truly a hole in the wall. There is very little seating, a bit greasy, and no ambiance, so it's best to get the order to go. The portions are usually more than adequate, as a 3 piece original with a side feeds my wife and me. I really like their loaded potato salad and my wife is partial to the Nashville street corn. We eat from there at least once a month if not twice. I see that they are building a new restaurant across from Walgreens in Wood River. It (appears) to be strictly drive thru, which is fine with me. As it is less than a mile from my house as opposed to 10 miles round trip. Kudos to Heaterz Chicken

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!

Love this place, the burgers are amazing! I also recommend the fried pickles, and I love they give…read moreyou a fortune cookie!

If you want a good Burger or Hot Dog, you should head to, Burger Bar. My favorite is the Jalapeño…read moreCrunch Burger, but my last visit I tried the, Atomic Burger. The Atomic has a habanero aioli, Pepper Jack cheese and grilled Hot Giardiniera Peppers on a toasted jumbo English Muffin. The burger was smashed perfectly and the English Muffin was a nice twist and change from a typical bun. Since I changed up my burger, I thought I might as well change my side, too. Instead of the typical fries, I ordered their Tater Tots. Wow, the Tots really hit the spot and they may be my go to in the future. I like their variety of bottled beers and I always change that up, so I can check in on my Untappd app. I've never been disappointed in the service. The servers are attentive, friendly and they really hustle when it gets busy.

I will always return for this kind of good food The…read morecustomer service was sooo pleasant I look forward to receiving that kind of kindness from the young ladies

Friday visit around 6:30p, order to go, took about 20 min. The inside is brightly lit and colorful…read morewith various table seating options. 1st visit and ordered a few different things to try because why not. 2pc Chicken Tender Tacos, Original... Catfish Sandwich Combo with Fries and Drink... side of Collard Greens. Let me say... their Collard Greens are delicious! Could not have chosen a better side dish and worth stopping by just to get Greens. Seasoned well with meat and not stringy. They also sell Cornbread, which I'll have to get next time. The chicken tacos, again another homerun. The size of the Tender is comparable to the tortilla so there is Chicken in eat bite. Crispy yet juicy chicken and seasoned well. They offer a 3pc taco, easily with the greens would be an awesome meal. The Catfish Sandwich has an ample amount of Catfish strips, coated and seasoned well. The bun is soft but holds up under the weight of the fish. I didn't get my onions and pickles which is my only not so great part. Outside of that, glad I have another option in the wheelhouse.

I ordered coupons on Fox 2 Be Our Guest and went to eat there two different times. I tried the…read morepizza and it was excellent. I tried a meatball sub, also wonderful. And a broccoli pasta. Everything was wonderful and the service was friendly and fast.

Decaro's is a wonderful surprise. We initially intended to eat at another restaurant in the area…read morebut it was closed for the day. Decaro's became a hastily decided Plan B. We had no expectations but we were hungry. What a wonderful Plan B this turned out to be. It was mid-afternoon so the place was relatively quiet, in a pleasant way.Everything was clean and the dining room looked inviting. We seated ourselves and the waitress quickly came to take our order for drinks and food. She suggested the day's special, a personal pizza with two toppings, side salad, and a drink. It sounded great was was a real bargain so we both went with it. The wife ordered a simple cheese pizza and I ordered mine with sausage and mushrooms. In very short order, our salads were presented and they were delicious. The lettuce and vegetables were all very fresh, not the sad looking stuff you frequently see at other restaurants mid winter. Even the croutons were delicious, light and with just the right amount of crispness. Next came our pizzas piping hot. We both loved them .They came on a thin cracker type crust, my favorite, sauce was sparingly applied but tasty, and the Italian sausage on my pizza had wonderful flavor with just a light kick to it. My wife truly enjoyed her cheese pizza as well. We'll definitely be coming back. I'm tempted to try their Italian beef sandwich next time. It was highly recommended by the staff.

I'm biased because we frequent often, but if you still haven't made it over, do yourself a favor…read moreand go! Hubby and I were gifted tickets to their 11 year celebration. We were greeted by the owner, Lauren. During the event, we were housed in the newly renovated event space. Perfect for intimate events. They served guests a full spread complete and drinks on the house. The food was actually very delicious. There was this sort of cheese dip that we ate - all I know is that it had corn in it and spices, but everyone went back for seconds! It was good! (Put it as a regular menu option *wink wink*). Live music, photo ops, and a tour of the brewery where all the magic happens. Lauren led the tour and when I tell you she is knowledgeable, she is very knowledgeable! To learn about their inception makes me appreciate it even more. Go check them out!

I loved this place. I don't drink, but I got to try their local sodas, which lack all the HFCS…read morestuff and has real sugar. It was called Excel Bottling Company. I was pleasantly surprised. The walk to the restaurant area is very pretty and historic as well! They had board games and it felt pretty homey! The food was good, except for my fried chicken sandwich. It seemed to be over cooked, making it hard to chew from the outside. I enjoyed everything else, though! The service was great, too!

I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Update Haven't been back here too much but called in for an…read moreorder to go tonight. Pump House! You need new cooks! The ones you have don't know how to cook basic food. Like I said in my first review you need to learn low and slow for a pork steak. Oh we don't have that anymore. Thank goodness. Your pork steak was chewy and not done appropriately. Horrible to try and eat. Tonight one of us got the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked to death. Ugh. Came out like chicken powder, you know the kind they put in your dog's food? Way too dry. Hard to eat. All the menus online are out of date so just about everything we chose we were told oh we don't have that anymore. Not good business practice. Put out a new menu and delete the old ones!! You fit right in with the rest of the crap food we are served in this area. Not a bit better. We won't try again.

Great place! Cheap food! Frosty cold beer. I mean frosty! The beer glass is insanely frosted. A…read moreserver will come and take your drink order. (You have to at least order a drink.) You go up and order your food and pick it up when it's ready. Basket of fries for $3! The food is super cheap. They want you in there drinking and having a good time. The food will keep you in longer. NO KIDS! NO TO GO! It's a fun lace to hang out. They will have live music. There is a separate motorcycle lot. Drive a couple of minutes away to see the Piasa Bird as well as the ice cream joint called Shivers. Also, go see the Miles Davis statue. Make sure to drive up the Illinois River Road. Before you leave, grab some merch!

Cheap, good food, and great vibes!…read more My husband and I finished date night with food and drinks at Fast Eddies. This place is normally packed on the weekends especially when the weather is nice. I'm guess because it was later in the evening when we went they weren't as crowded. There's always live music playing, someone celebrating their 21st birthday and good vibes. Staff was friendly, welcoming and made sure we were doing good the entire time we were there. Ordering food is all self service at the food station. You place your order then wait for your number to be called. They sell burgers, chicken on a stick, steak on a stick, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, and fries. Your food is up pretty quick. We ordered burgers, fries, chick on a stick, big Elwood and shrimp. We also ordered two long islands and a beer. All in all we spent about $60. The food was delicious, seasoned well and plentiful. The drinks were made perfectly. No complaints from me. I'll be back!