We went to The Press House in Collinsville before the Illinois Elvis Festival with friends, and…read morethis place instantly became a favorite. The atmosphere is just flat‑out cool, part distillery, part bar & grill, and all-around a great hangout spot. It has that warm, lively energy without feeling chaotic. The band playing that night (I believe their name was Mark, Brian & Sam) was amazing. Great sound, great vibe, and honestly they made the whole night feel like something special. I'm including a picture/video because they were that good. Food-wise, I had the salmon, and it was excellent l, cooked well, flavorful, and not heavy. We also ordered wings as an appetizer, and even though I forgot the exact flavor, they were really good. Crispy, sauced just right, and perfect for sharing. If you're anywhere near Collinsville on a Saturday night, The Press House is absolutely worth the stop. Great atmosphere, great music, great food, just a solid experience all around.

I was in the area to meet a former coworker for lunch and decided to check this place out. I…read morethought it was just a restaurant but was surprised to see it was a brewery, too! We were given the lunch menu and they had a decent selection to choose from. I went with the small Caesar salad and got the pepperoni flatbread. The salad was pretty good and I found the dressing to be tangier than what I'm usually accustomed to. The flatbread was ok but the sauce was off. It was much too sweet for my liking. Drink wise, we both stuck with water but he got a soda. The server was sweet and attentive and overall it was a pleasant visit.

Nice spot in newer E'ville location. Arrived around 4:30 on Wednesday. Had to ask waiter for…read morehappy hour menu. Only presented with drink menu. Coconut shrimp was delicious. Hubbys steak was great. Drinks were potent! Started getting busier around 5pm.

The cocktails here are masterfully made. I've enjoyed an, Old Fashioned, Manhattan and…read moreBoulavardier. Each one of them was superbly made. Each of my visits, I have sat at the bar. I think it is the proper place to sit when dining alone. No need to tie up a larger table for just me. Let the server have a larger party and make a bigger tip. Once I had, The HOB Chop with Truffle Fries and a Caesar Salad. My salad was typical fare, Truffle Fries were crisp on the outside and the inside was hot and fluffy. The star definitely was the chop. It was super tender, juicy and seasoned well. I'd order again. I have also stopped by a couple of times, just for a cocktail and appetizer. Once I ordered the, Prince Edwards Island Mussels with Garlic Bread. I was shocked to see the mussels were prepared out of their shells. It was a nice switch and the side garlic bread was perfect for dipping and scooping up the mussels. The last time I stopped for a Boulavardier, OMG it was delicious and refreshing. I've learned to ask a bartender if they know how to make one, because so many of the young ones do not. This bartender told me it was the owners favorite cocktail, so it definitely knew how to make one. He nailed it. As my appetizer this evening I choose, Calamari. I have never seen such large pieces of Calamari. I breading was light and crisp. I'm not a dipper, so I really didn't try the sauce. I just simply enjoyed the Calamari. The service is attentive as you'd expect at an upscale steakhouse.

This is a steakhouse with a retro vibe. We had excellent service and the side salad was large and…read morethe meal was good. No ciders and the diet soda was Diet Pepsi.

I tried to get a job here and I was 16 and the owner talked political to me we have the same…read morepolitical views(him and my parents) but I don't think it's appropriate to talk politics to a 16 year old when ur interviewing them.Very clean place and very nice overall. The owner was still very friendly and so was the other owner.

Not great, not bad. We were looking for a quick lunch and settled on this place…read more I'm from out of town but this looked vaguely diner-esque so I thought I'd give it a shot. It's an older place that has been several bars/restaurants before settling into "Old 50" - a name that doesn't exactly make my mouth water. Inside it has plenty of room. There's one room to your right as you enter but up on the left you turn into their main room - there's a bar there that isn't really in use! That's a shame too cause it looks real nice! A little polishing and some decoration and it would make a nice focal point! We sat in a booth. Got soup with our meals to start. Kind of a heavily salted vegetable soup but it was all right. I had the turkey club. I've had better. Could have used more mayo, turkey was a little dry. Fries were all right. My wife had the open faced turkey sandwich - the gravy greatly helped that dry and somewhat bland turkey. I want to like it more, but the food - I don't know. It has a large diner style menu so, if I'm in the area I'd be happy to try it again. These older style americana diner-ish places need to be kept around, even if they need a little improvement.

If you like a good old fashioned breakfast diner experience, then the Old 50 Cafe is your spot…read more We're talking big portions, hearty menu items (not a microgreen in sight), and constant coffee cup refills. Yes, please. On my visit here, I ordered the breakfast horseshoe, which is a menu item I noticed on multiple menus in Southern Illinois but haven't ever seen it elsewhere. Apparently, it's a variation of a classic horseshoe sandwich that originated in Springfield, Illinois. Anyway, my breakfast consisted of a bed of hashbrowns, topped with biscuits, two breakfast sausage patties, all smothered in gravy and topped with two eggs your way (I got them scrambled). It was a gravy drenched delight. The kind of breakfast that will have you saying things like 'whew! That really sticks to your ribs' and 'my tummy is so happy right now.' No? Just me, then? The service was kind and attentive (our coffee cups were kept delightfully full) and the prices are super reasonable. Get to it!

Ate here for the first time a couple weeks back. It was pretty good - I didn't have the BBQ they…read moreare probably known for but I had the horseshoe. As expected, it was huge. Unfortunately they don't give you any options on the horseshoe like other places do. Still, it was very good. Lots of fries and cheese! Plenty of parking outside. Some newbies may be fooled that the Cafe is actually in an old house! Be sure to watch for the Wooden Tie Cafe sign so you don't pass it up in Pierron. There are apparently two entrances: one in the front porch part and in the back. I'll be back to try their BBQ

Had dinner here with my husband and we loved it! I had the pulled pork with two side and my…read morehusband had a burger. They also have a great little bar that made a mean old fashioned!! Mary, one of the owners stopped by our table to chat and answer our questions about the property. We interacted with a couple of different servers and they were all great. Stop by for some great food and drinks if you're in the area!! We're looking forward to a return visit!!

Market & Main has just opened in Troy. For a new restaurant, they really have everything working…read morewell. Our service was fantastic. They have trained their staff perfectly. I got the spicy chicken sandwich, that could have been a bit more spicy for my liking, but not dry like some chicken sandos can get. Super happy with my decision. My wife got the mussels which were phenomenal. Interior was done really well. Super cute. It is definitely worth the visit if you are in the area. OMG... had to edit the review after we got the chocolate cake. That was amazing. Fudgy cake with raspberry.

A friend and I tried this spot for dinner tonight and it did not disappoint! We tried the wings -…read morevery good and spicy! We each ordered a chicken sandwich with fries. Chicken was so juicy and cooked perfectly. Fries were crispy and the fry sauce makes them even better. I ordered the broccoli to share and it was maybe a little too charred in some spots, but I was able to eat a good portion of it. A great mix of flavors. Beer and wine list is just right and they serve Coke products (thank yoooou!). Highlight of the meal was the dessert special - a blackberry/raspberry hand pie with a scoop of ice cream. Yum! Space is cute and clean. It was nice this evening so the windows were open and that was lovely. Our server was exceptional and very friendly. Can't wait to return and try more of the menu!

we joined the Napa Valley dinner event and it was fabulous! The food and wine pairings were superb…read more looking forward to more events like this.

I want to really like Andria's, they almost have it. I would say 3.5 stars, but not 4. I had…read morefriends discourage me from going when I initially said we are going to Andria's to eat. For what they aim for and the prices they charge, I think they could improve. The restaurant is the same classic building they've always been in, I do appreciate the historic vibe. Service overall is not terrible, but that's where it fell short for me. The food is above average but below great. All of which could easily be refined with just a little bit more effort. Server was unpolished for trying to be a nice steakhouse. I'll leave it at that. Cocktails I ordered were basic, no complaints there. I did request and get served what I wanted, but the receipt rang up a different higher priced vodka, whatever. The food was good. We had the marinated mushroom appetizer. I did intend for the stuffed mushroom. I didn't complain once it got to the table, not worth it. It was great. Main was chateaubriand for two. Sides were Brussels sprouts, French fries, and vegetables. The side dishes were all great. The steak we asked cooked rare, but it came out cold. The server did scoff at us when we initially requested rare, trying to push us to med-rare, I said "then let's make it rare+, like 128° center" and server said they would note exactly that. It came out as pictured.. we ate it all and enjoyed. I do like the char/grill taste with the Andria's sauce. Must ask for extra dipping sauce. I did buy two bottles of sauce at the store to take back home with me out of state. I didn't complain on anything and still tipped cash above 20%. I hadn't eaten here since 2019 and also got the chateaubriand back then. I think I will stick to coming back once every 7+ years for nostalgia and taking the sauce home instead.

We moved into the neighboring town, Staunton, in June of this year. We had read about the makeover…read morewith Bar Rescue (S.9, ep.40) and we pass by it when getting to Interstate 55. Today we actually went for lunch. I was quite happy with my "Big Poppa" Breaded Pork Tenderloin sandwich and fries. My wife got a cheeseburger, was okay, but had a few reservations about it. I have no idea what it looked like before (still haven't seen the episode) but it looks nice, if a little dark. I do get the vibe and what they are going for. I do wonder if there are any actual ties to prohibition activity in the area? Our solid, effective server, Molly, was holding things down for the whole place, there were people at the bar, and another table came as we were leaving. I suspect they are more of a happy hour and beyond sort of place. I will be anxious to try some of the other meals.

Stopped at Vitale's Hideaway today! I ordered the bbq nachos and the pork tenderloin my wife…read moreordered a cheese burger! The food was delicious. The tenderloin and the nachos were amazing. We were very surprised how big it seemed inside! Very clean and decor was awesome! Our waitress was very good! Sure we're pleased with the place we will be back!