This is a pretty cheap place to get good food. 4 drinks, wings and fries for 25 bucks. The wing…read moresauce was really good but there was a lot of it. This place has pool tables, dart board and video poker so multiple things to do if you don't just want to sit and drink/eat. Bartender was friendly and talked to us a little bit. She seemed to know a lot of the patrons. This is definitely what I would consider a dive bar so if that is your cup of tea then give it a try.

Just a great place to unwind. Totally a dive bar but the food is better than that of a dive bar…read more Bartenders are always there to give you ideas for a special drink or cook you something and sometimes a great story. All around awesome bar ...Will be back! Love the free popcorn Oh did I mention they are a cash only bar. But they have a ATM

Stopped in for Mother's Day lunch with a dozen plus one group. They eagerly moved tables to…read moreaccommodate our group. Our server quickly brought water and answered questions. Our order was taken and the kitchen soon delivered our food. An order had fries that looked done but were cold in the center. Everyone else had no complaints. My burger was just as ordered. The tots were hot and crispy. I remember when this was the "new Dairy Queen". It is now a very good repurposed space. A good place to visit while sharing a meal with great service. Our waitperson split the ticket into five separate checks without blinking an eye.

Nope. Do not recommend…read more Walked in and sat at the small bar. Was asked if I was going to eat in tor take out. I said eat in and ordered a mixed drink. Gal that was behind the register said she couldn't make it and went to get bartender who made and served me. Asked about the burgers and placed my order with first gal behind register. Finished drink while waiting, no food. Bartender came back a few times to cash out tables to my empty glass, no drink. Told her I know you're busy, will take another one. 20 minutes later, no burger and still no drink. Was about to leave cash and walk out when she came back, I pointed at my empty glass and she made a fresh drink. A few minutes later, bartender asked if I wanted to order. Told her I ordered with the other girl 25 minutes ago. Guess what?, the other gal said she told the bartender to put it in because it wasn't her area. Original gal then put order in and immediately gave me total and wanted payment at register. Told her to leave it open in case I got another drink with my food. 10 minutes later food came out in a to go box tied up in a bag.... Told her I ordered for there and not to go, and the response was "$29.38". Was frustrated and hungry at this point so I paid and went back to hotel to eat. The entire time I was waiting there was an older gentleman who looked like manager giving directions and walking back and forth behind bar. No assistance was offered at all. Burger was mediocre,, not spicy at all and roll was stale. If I wanted a lukewarm burger with soggy fries I would have ordered room service or gone to McDonald's. Over an hour to get 2 small light pour drinks and a take out burger. BTW, they also add a surcharge for credit cards. Cannot recommend.

Look, Applebee's is Applebee's. You don't go to an Applebee's for fine dining or even the greatest…read moreburger you ever hoped to have. But, what you can count on, is a consistently decent meal. I haven't lived in GC for well over 25 years but my mom and dad patronize Applebee's somewhat regularly and when I've been home to visit I've gone with them a few times. The place is always clean and the staff always friendly so check, check on bare minimum on my standards scale. Food-wise I actually really like the French onion soup and the burgers I've had are actually on the better than good side. This last time I ordered the cajun mushroom Swiss and it was very tasty! Do not hesitate to give them a try.

This was an absolutely terrible experience. The ball was dropped in all areas. Salads came out…read morebefore our drinks were even made (incorrectly) . Had to have the drinks remade ( the drinks AND shots were made incorrectly ) . Then the server I believe Sophia was her name told us the kitchen put the wrong items on the steak . Everything took forever. I definitely do NOT recommend coming to this Applebees!

This little bitty blonde bartender is so sweet and kind--she's got me walking on sunshine this fine…read moreafternoon. An absolute delight! The chef is legit LEGIT. If you're like me and you find yourself feeling underwhelmed by the attention to detail to the food that is thrown haphazardly on your plate, COME HERE. Unless I chef-nap this chef, because I might, because he's that good.

Stopped in on a Saturday evening during an uptown event in town. There was only 1 girl working the…read morebar and doubling as waitresses. She was doing her best, as the place was likely more busy than usual, due to the uptown parade (maybe the ownership might be mindful of City events in the City they operate in and plan more accordingly for those dates?). I'm guessing that since there was only one working the front of house, that there was likely only one in the kitchen as well. It did take a bit longer to get our food (pizza and salads) than it should have, but when it arrived, it was delicious. The large salads filled the plate! I often order salad as a meal at several of the restaurants I frequent, and usually get disappointed by not only the size but also the price that some of these places are charging for so little cheap food. Not so here! This is one of the few times I've ever had to ask for a to go box for my salad. The prices are very reasonable for the quantity and quality of food you receive. My buffalo chicken salad (choice of grilled or breaded chicken) was loaded with bacon and diced tomatoes as well as blue cheese crumbles. The pizza is pretty hearty too! The crust is thinner, but the toppings were thick. This is just a neat place. It's a new location in Collinsville on Main Street. It's an older building with cool ceilings from days gone by. There is a cool ambiance here as you can see in the pictures! I will certainly be back.

This place is in an old bowling alley and has potential to be a pretty neat place, but so far the…read morepotential is wasted. The food is bad like 2 out of 10 bad, and seemed to be mostly frozen and fried food. The service was just okay, however very friendly. There is a lot to do here, pool, darts, giant beer pong, if the food were better quality and there was a bigger beer(draft and craft) selection this place could easily be a five star place, that you'd want to go to 2 or 3 times a month.

We ordered carry out for a quick lunch. The order was ready at the promised time with attention to…read morethe special requests. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. The waiting area was comfortable and cool on a 95° day. The salad was crisp and the toppings were fresh making a salad that was visually appealing and delicious. Something that hit the spot were the toasted ravioli, a Midwest delight, and this one was a perfect dish.

About a year ago, on my way back from Shilo, IL I stopped by Rosati's. They offer a large slice of…read morepizza and a Drink for $5.00. It was after 1 pm and there were only 2 slices of cheese pizza in the case. The person at the counter said there were more pizzas in the oven and they would be up soon. It was worth the wait. The pepperoni pizza was hot and delicious even after traveling the 25 min. home. I told me wife about the deal and the experience..both being positive. Then, on two separate occasions, we went out of our way, while traveling, only to be disappointed because the deal is from 11 to 3:00. Today's experience...we arrived at 1:50 pm. We were excited because we were finally going to get the $5 deal. We went in the door and there was 1 slice of cheese pizza. I asked if more pizza was coming out. The gal behind the counter said no because it was a slow day and the pizza would go to waste. ( The lunch special was supposed to be valid for another 70 min. Any other restaurant will try to accomodate their patrons for lunch special up to and including 2:59.) There's counter person was not concerned about disappointing customers or even trying to show some empathy. We asked about ordering a pizza..."for here or to go"...."here"..."you have to order that in dining room". We discussed it while sitting and both felt that the person at the front counter need some customer relation training. Another person was working the dining area. She was very friendly. We placed our order for a 14" Classic Combo. It was ready in a reasonable amount of time. Our opinion, as we discussed it at length, is Rosati's has the best thin crust of all the pizza places we've eaten. Their sauce is a little tomato forward. They seem to care about the amount of toppings on the pizza. We did feel that the pie was light on the sausage. There was an ample amount of the other toppings including pepperoni. We noted the pepperoni tasted closer to bacon than the classic savory pepperoni flavor. And there was plenty of melty stringing cheese!!. I am really getting discouraged at the amount of money restaurants are charging for soft drinks. A 20oz soft drink costs the restaurant 5 to 15 cents for syrup and CO² and they charge the customer $3.75 to, in Rosati's cases $4.00. Ambiance...it's large and uses cold materials. Looks like a semi sports bar. Prices...on the higher end for pizza Wait staff...hit or miss... one good-one not so much. Food quality...(pizza) very good Lunch special...if you can get it, it's a great deal. The all important!! The left-over pizza is very good, cold straight from the refrigerator

If you know, you know. And when you do, you'll have the time of your life…read more Heads-up, the signage of this classic 1920's themed bar is minimal. There's a small sidewalk sign and then you have to figure out how to open the door from the street. Once inside the small butcher shop, you gotta figure out where the secrete passage is. Once inside, you'll be blown away by the vintage 1920's ambiance. There's approximately 4 or 5 stools at the bar and several seating areas with plush sofas and overstuffed chairs. If you prefer a table with chairs, they've got that, too. Whatever you like, you can find a comfortable seat to enjoy your cocktail. The cocktails are masterfully made and served up in classic vintage glasses. I enjoyed a Dirty Gin Martini and a Rye Manhattan. Both cocktails were smooth as silk and the presentation was stellar. I gotta go back and have another Martini, I forgot to take a picture. It looked so good, I just started drinking. When I typically order a Martini, I tell the mixologist to "make it skate". Chatting with the bartender about what Gin to use, I forgot to request that detail. To my delight, when the cocktail was placed in front of me, it had the "make it skate" detail. I love that thin topping of ice chips on my martini. While sipping classic cocktails, sometimes you need a little nosh and The Speakeasy has that, too. I choose the Spinach Artichoke Dip and it was rich in flavor. The mixture of the artichoke with the spinach in cream cheese went perfectly with the super thin crackers. I hope they are still offering it when I go back for another martini. The two bartenders were exceptional. Both of them were very personable, making my time sitting at the bar enjoyable. If you haven't been, go find The Speakeasy and then you'll know.

The best kept secret in Granite City! What a fun little place with an older and dark interior as…read morewell as an outdoor seating area. I ordered one of the gin specials as it was National Gin Day. The drink was delicious and beautiful, so I ordered two! This is my kind of place, darker and quiet without too many people, and a super fun ambiance. The bartender, I believe she said her name was Carrie, was very helpful and friendly. I ordered the charcuterie board and it was beautifully presented and large as well. I will be back, with friends!