My first time trying this place, I was invited by a family member to join them in visiting this…read moreplace. The vibe was good as soon as I opened the door. The music was playing, and the owner greeted us. The music made me want to start dancing. We went on a Thursday, which also happened to be 1 dollar chicken wing day, so that further made me happy. I ordered my favorite drink, a pina colada daiquiri and lemon pepper wings and fries. The food was good, but the daiquiri was amazing. The owner did allow us to sample other flavors which were all good, too. I will go back to this place.

A fun little frozen daiquiri bar. Slurped Daiquiri is a great addition to the Riverbend area. It's…read morelocated in the Eastgate Shopping Plaza which is quickly becoming a destination stop for eating and entertainment. Your order at the counter and the associate will pour your cocktail from approximately 10 machines behind her. You can also order a variety of finger foods to enjoy while you sip your frozen adult beverage. I ordered a Boozy Hurricane that is made with vodka. It reminded me of a Hurricane you'd have in NOL, just frozen. It was very refreshing. As a snack, I went with, Philly Egg Rolls. There were 3 to the order and it was enough to be a meal for one and could be a good nosh for two. They were crisp and the inside was hot and tasted just like a good Philly sandwich. The bar can seat about 36 people at various tables and counter. While I was enjoying my first experience, there were about another dozen folks also drinking in house. To my surprise, many customers came in got their daiquiri and left. I guess Illinois laws allow you to do so. Happy drinking! I'll close my review by telling you, Slurped Daiquiri is proudly, black owned. So go, drink local and support a small business that is black owned.

Do you love large breast? If so you need to visit Castelli's and have their fried chicken dinner…read more The breast they serve, are the largest I have ever seen and the accompanying pieces are impressive as well. Thick meaty thighs, curvaceous legs and wings that look as if the chicken has been pumping iron at the local gym. Big pieces, crispy flavorful coating and juicy meat. I primarily do carry-out and the quality of their take out is equally as good as when dining in the restaurant. Pick-up is smooth and fast, as they have a separate entrance and room for take-out. The staff is friendly and very professional. The service has that family owned business feel. If you're a fan of Onion Rings, I recommend enjoying an order as an appetizer. Their rings are super big and made in house. I do not like onion rings that come from a bag. When ordering my sides, I like mashed potatoes with white gravy. They also offer brown gravy, if that is your thing. My other side is always green beans. They make their green beans with bacon and onion. It reminds me of my momma's. With those two sides, it is a true Sunday Chicken Dinner on any day of the week. I've been coming to Castelli's my entire life. I started coming here as a child when it was called, Moonlight. Many of the locals still call it, Moonlight and no-one will correct them, because we all know where they are talking about. Service in the carry-out room is always speedy and friendly. So if you're a fan of fried chicken, I recommend ordering on-line for a pick-up. Or, treat yourself to a night out and dine in the restaurant. Remember to order the onion rings.

Casual yet upscale vibe to this Italian restaurant. Came for lunch and ordered from the lunch…read moremenu. Full menu available. Fried chicken is king, but he pastas, pizzas, fish, salads. Service was fast, professional. Nice surprise!

If you're a fan of their Grafton, IL location, you're going to love this one, too. It's way bigger…read moreand we all know, bigger is usually better. Having recently moved to the River-bend area, I am out exploring my new territory. I am on the search for great burgers, wings, pizza and other popular pub foods. Going home from my cousins, I was traveling a side backroad and as I was passing 3rd Chute, I quickly entered the second entrance. I was surprised that they had added a second location and became anxious to see their pub fare. The COVID restrictions had just been lifted today, so their was a mix of mask and non-mask wearers in the restaurant. The majority of the staff was mask-less and half the patrons like myself were still wearing one. I seated myself at the far end of the bar and I'd be damned if a young man didn't come sit next to me with only one stool between us. At first i was miffed, but when I looked, he too was a mask wearer. When I pulled into the lot, my intentions was to get wings or a burger. However, my mind was quickly changed when I found out what the special of the day was. Their special was Fried Catfish! It came with two fillets of fish and two sides. I'm a fan of catfish, so I was sold. They had signage up promoting Jayne's famous chili, so I went ahead and had a small bowl as one of my sides. It was very mild. I like some spice and heat to my chili, but I can see why a lot of folks may be excited about hers. For my other side I choose fries. They served up the thin shoestring type fries similar to a famous burger chain. They were extra crispy and only lightly salted, which I like. Then there was the catfish, the two fillets were larger then I had anticipated, but I managed to eat them all. They came with a thick slice of white bread, similar to Texas toast and a generous slice of white onion. I'd get this special again, if offered. Except I'd replace the chili with coleslaw a side dish that goes better with fried catfish. When in a pub, you gotta drink booze, so I enjoyed a, Love Gun from Heavy Riff. It was nice to see that they offered a good variety of local breweries from both sides of the Mississippi. Staff was friendly and attentive. My bartender checked in with me several times to make sure I didn't need anything and to make sure I was satisfied with my entree. The atmosphere and ambiance is a cross between a sports pub and country bar, but I found it to be very relaxing. Will I return? - They've got burgers, wings and pizza for me to try. When: October 10, 2020 10102020 Why: Meal of Day

Planned to meet friends with under-age kids here on a Friday night after a high school football…read moregame. Late-night food options in Alton are sparse. Had eaten here in the past, but apparently this bar/restaurant recently changed ownership. The once loud dance crowd was absent and few cars occupied the parking lot. The menu appeared the same. We ordered chicken wings, peel n eat shrimp and a burger. They only had cajun shrimp left, so after seeing the folks behind me being served the ribeye dinner, I changed my order. Wow. Great flavor, and served with roasted potatoes and fresh green beans. I was impressed. All that was missing was bread, but I didn't care much. I liked the quieter atmosphere and after a very drunk man made a huge scene and a fool of himself, the manager stopped by our table with an apology. Very good service. Excellent value for a steak dinner. Still a great place to eat. The entire meal was less than $30 for two drinks, burger/fries, and steak dinner!

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.

First time trying and I went on cinco de mayo so they were super packed for such a small…read morerestaurant, but I was seated within 5 minutes. My food came out shortly after and it was good. The space could have been a little cleaner, looked like there was some personal hygiene products on a table near the restroom as if someone may be showering there. I'm glad to say that I gave it a try, but not necessarily somewhere I would choose to go next time.

I love to eat here. It's always good food. One of my fave dishes is the Pollo Cancun. I believe…read moretheir salsa is good. Service is always good and prices reasonable.

I heard the wings at Barrel & Bru Tap House were pretty good, so I went to check them out and…read moretotally agree. With a cold beer and a side of fries, I had an incredible lunch. They offer bone-in and boneless wings. I prefer, bone-in. To me, boneless wings is just another name for nuggets. You also get your choice of sauces, or doing a dry-rub for your wings. I'm a fan of the dry-rubs, so chose Buffalo-Lemon Pepper. It was a combination of my two favorite flavors, so it seemed like a logical choice. The blend of the buffalo with lemon pepper, gave the wings an extra tangy taste. I also like how extra crunchy the wings were. Crisp on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. When I eat wings out at a restaurant, I am a stickler for the number of drums and flats match. My order here at B&B was 3 & 3, so I was happy. In addition to my wings, I had a side of fries. Damn, they were good. They were crinkle, my favorite fry and they were good sized. The bartender offered a beer cheese sauce for dipping and I took advantage of his offer and tried it. The beer cheese was way better than using the typical ketchup. Being a Tap House, there were plenty of craft beers and commercial beers on draft. If you are torn on what to choose, they offer samplings. The bartender said, if I told him what I liked, he could make recommendations to match my taste. He guided me to, Floyd's Deluxe and it was a good match for my wings and fries. The ambiance is industrial minimalist, which is a relaxing sports bar vibe. I was pleased with my first visit, so I will be back and the next time I'll try a burger. Good food and excellent service, will always get me to return.

Joe P. Was our server!…read more Shared parking lot in a mini strip mall. Outside dining available. Inside have a pub appeal. High top low top and bar seating available. Staff welcoming and friendly upon entry. Seated quickly. Sister date so we ordered a smash burger and onion rings and chicken Caesar wrap. Drinks chocolate covered strawberries martini and a fruity draft flight. Food and drink was delicious. Hot and served fresh. Prices reasonable. Cute wall pieces and restroom clean, great overall experience.

It was a Friday night, so I considered myself lucky getting a seat at the bar. It was at the very…read morefar end, which meant I only had to worry about someone to my left. I didn't end them, but I bonus was, a hook and outlet was under the bar right in front of my stool. I didn't want the Friday special, even though some Fried Fish was tempting. All I wanted was some of their incredible hand cut and breaded onion rings. I paired them with a 6 piece bone in chicken wings in mild sauce. When served, I was pleased to see my order had equal flats and drums. The wings and rings were very filling. I ended up taking two rings and one flat and one drum home. They re-heated very well for the next days lunch. The service was a little off, but I will admit they were slammed. The bartender was slow on greeting and doing follow-up. It may have helped if they had an extra person behind the bar. Even a bar-back would have helped. They may have lost a star this visit, but I am sure they'll get it back soon.

Brickhouse has the perfect local dive bar feel but with a really nice setup inside. Huge open…read morespaces, tons of TVs for watching sports, and long tables that make it great for groups and gatherings. The food menu has a lot of solid options, but the wings are easily the best in the area, huge, meaty, and packed with flavor. Great variety of beers on tap too. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you want good food, cold beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.

This place is what an arcade should be. Love going here. Went here with family and it's a lovely…read moreexperience. The games break down but the staff fix them quickly or reimburse, they're incredibly good with their service. The drinks are great, the games are fun, the food is delicious, and it doesn't close till 3am. What is not to like? There's 2 levels of games of all kinds for all numbers of people. There's a smoking patio. It's a great spot. One of my instant favorites.

Only giving this a "maybe" rating because my husband and I literally only drove by it by accident…read more Regardless, we will definitely be back to visit and I will give my full rating. I'm so excited for Alton - this place looks awesome! A good mix of adult and family fun. The bar area had a row of alcoholic slushies which I'm super excited to try! The food menu appeared to be extensive enough - wings, pizza, fries - what you'd expect at an event center. The service itself appeared to be pretty quick as they kept calling out orders. The building itself (split level with a basement) had games on each floor! I'm talking about Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Connect 4, VR gaming, old school arcade games, pinball, racing, karaoke. Multiple options to choose from, wall to wall! I look forward to visiting again soon!

Really good food and drinks. Jimmy, Al, and Donnie play great music on a Wednesdays. Everyone needs…read moreto come check this out to break up week day rat race.

Great bar/restaurant. Has side for families and side for bar. A pool table and tvs for ppv events…read moreand sports.

I was invited to a dinner party and The Cheesecake Lady, came to my rescue. When I was invited, I…read moreasked if I could bring anything. The hostess immediately said, "Nothing, just bring yourself." Then she corrected herself and said, "If wanted to, I could bring a dessert." I was out running errands and was near Wood River, so I immediately thought of my favorite dessert lady. I went having the intention of buying a whole New York Cheesecake, or a variety of slices. Once I got to her little cheesecake boutique, I saw she had a Box of Bites. It was absolutely perfect. It contained 12 little bite size squares of 4 different cheesecakes. My hostess served a very refreshing and delicious Shrimp Risotto, but the Cheesecakes were the hit of the party. Many of the guest had not heard of, The Cheesecake Lady, so I introduced them to a new locally and woman owned business. Yipe!

Professional and courteous. I just wish they had more of a selection. I went in with 4 particular…read morecheesecakes in mind for my birthday and they didn't have any of them. So we are trying to go back again today. I do have a recommendation to start offering homemade fudge since they have so many other baked sweet treats and candy's besides cheesecake now! But otherwise I don't go anywhere else!