The wings were breaded and dry. Also they were not even mildly hot. The bratwurst was gross…read more The only good thing was the waiter was good.

The historic, Corner Tavern is now know as, Samm's Last Chance Saloon. It's a name change and…read moreownership change, but it's still a dive bar on Main Street in downtown Edwardsville. It's connected to Ed's Delicatessen, so you know the bar grub is going to be good. My first visit, I enjoyed an order of Onion Wings and Buffalo Chicken Wings. I am a big fan of wings and when I order them out, I like it when my order has the same amount of flats and drums. My favorite piece is drums, but I still like having the same number of flats. Their Buffalo sauce had a good amount of spice, but was not overpowering. Which made them easy to enjoy. The Onion Rings are made in house, but for me they were just Plain Jane and nothing special.The rings were on the small side and the coating was a thin coating that really didn't much flavor. I wished I had ordered the Crinkle Fries instead. My adult beverage was a Vodka and Seltzer. I was pleased to see that their rail vodka is Tito's. Which makes for a refreshing cocktail. The staff was friendly, but it was obvious that they were still working with their sea legs. I am sure once they get things up running, they'll get better at their jobs.

I visited about a week ago and had an outstanding experience. The new ownership has done a…read morefantastic job creating a welcoming atmosphere with a great ambiance that immediately stands out. The quality of the food and drinks was excellent, and you can tell they take pride in every detail. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. If you've been here before, it's definitely worth giving it another try under the new ownership. I'll absolutely be back and highly recommend checking it out!

Well, this is a hidden little treasure worthy of seeking out! Tucked along the McT Trail in…read moreEdwardsville, it has clean, modern, sleek furnishings creating an intimate setting, cool old (1929 era?) music, nice outdoor dining patio... Service was excellent, food better. We tried the share platter with olives, homemade bread and cheeses, then shared a house salad and mushroom pizza. All perfectly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Tucked into a corner, this is a great eatery. Lovely choice of cocktails and other spirits. I had a…read morecaramel apple mule. Saw our couple of lavender lemon drop martinis and a bramble punch on our table. The truffle fries are a must try/devour as are the sprouts. I had a caesar salad for my main. The menu isn't terribly gluten friendly but sprouts, caesar, and a cocktail are a pretty elite combo. The inside is nice with lots of wood, glass, and textures. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Tried Brick and Bramble for the second time and yeah... they don't miss…read more Grabbed a quick to-go chicken & fries (you already know ‍). My waitress made sure I was straight with extra napkins without hesitation. Smooth vibes, good music, people just chilling, eating, and enjoying themselves. Simple, solid, consistent. I'll definitely be back.

How did Stagger Inn fly under my radar for all these years and I do mean years. Stagger Inn opened…read morein 1974, the year I graduated from high school and I am now just discovering them. If it were not for the Illinois 66 Passport, I still may be oblivious. The Illinois Passport is promoting 66 businesses on the first 301 miles of the original historical Route 66. The businesses start in Chicago and come all the way down the state to Collinsville. After visiting the business, you get a stamp in your passport just like your travel passport. Stagger Inn is definitely a historical neighborhood dive bar. It's 52 years old and still going strong. It has an old wooden bar, two rooms for dining and drinking and you can see into the kitchen from a large window. The staff was friendly and provided great service. I sat at the bar and ended up chatting with all the servers as they picked up drinks for their tables. When reading the menu, I was impressed that they hand-cut their fries and hand batter the onion rings. I am definitely going back for the onion rings. This visit I did the fries as a side and they were crispy and still had the skins on the potatoes. When they placed my plate in front of me, they informed me they do not season the fries. The bartender recommended that I salt them while they were hot. Preferring pepper, I gave mine a shake of black pepper. I liked that they didn't salt the fries, since I'm trying to reduce my sodium intake. My Stagger Burger was incredibly delicious. I added, Pepper Jack Cheese and Jalapeños. They were generous with the jalapeños and left the seeds in, so the burger had a little burn to it. For me, this burger was top-notch. Stagger Inn, thanks for the stamp in my Route 66 Passport. I'll be back for Chicken Wings and Onion Rings. See you, soon.

What a fun place to meet up with friends! It's a typical bar in so many ways, and yet it has a full…read more(and somewhat fancy) menu. Getting there and parking: My family, including a pre-teen, met up at Stagger in to visit with a couple of our friends. Parking was a small challenge. There is a large public lot on the same block, but it was full when I got there around 6:20pm on a Wednesday. There is minimal street parking. Luckily, I found a spot after a couple of times around the block. Walking in, you can see right away that it really is a no-frills tavern. There's not even traditional table service, though it's not exactly counter service, either. You sit down, decide what you want from the menu, walk up to the kitchen counter to place your order, and give the ticket the kitchen gives you to your server. However, the menu was much nicer than what I expected, with very fair prices! Appetizers ranged in variety from French fries and wings to fried pickles and spinach artichoke toasted ravioli, with prices ranging from around $4 to $8. Entrees included a variety of sandwiches, salads, and burgers from $4 to $8.50 or so. They even had vegetarian and pescatarian options, including a blackened tuna sandwich and a black beans burger! All three of us, including a picky pescatarian adolescent, found food we enjoyed! Beyond the food, the service staff was friendly and the bar service was adequate. In all, it was a really great place e together up with friends AND bring a kid--at 6:30 on a weeknight, at least! I would very much recommend this place to a group looking for a casual environment with good food at good prices! Atmosphere: Food selection & taste: Service: Price: I'm not sure if would be fair to give 4 starts based on the above, though, because I wasn't to rate it for what it is, not for what something else is. Overall, I give it a 4.5! Vegetarian friendly: yes (lacto-ovo)

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.

Important update ; the kitchen for Oliver's has been closed for months however there's a glitch and…read moreyou can still order through their website and on an app called Slice. The app let me place and pay for a full order & when I arrived to pick it up I was informed about the kitchen. It's really cute inside and the bar tender was super friendly just an awkward interaction and surprise to me in real time. I do want to come back when I'm more prepared for one of their paint night events maybe!

I miss Bigelo's Bistro that use to be at this same address. However, I must say Oliver's is a good…read morereplacement. I was in E-ville doing some shopping and thought I'd give them a try. My cousins who would join me at Bigelo's on occasion, have already been and recommended I check it out. It was lunch time, so I opted for an order of wings and hand-cut fries. Beer is my drink of choice when enjoying wings and it also gave me an opportunity to try the self-serve taps. It was a winning lunch. My wings were crispy and meaty and came with both Bleu Cheese and Ranch dips. I'm not a dipper when it comes to wings, but that is a nice touch. The fries, are house-cut and still had the skins on. Nice! They too, were prepared crisp the way a fry should be. The self-serve beer taps had a nice variety and were easy to operate. During my visit I sat at the bar and it provided me with great conversations with not only the bartender, but other diners who were quite entertaining. I'll definitely will be back, since I've been I have heard the salads and pizza are really good.

Our food and service here was fantastic. I think everyone left with a smile on their face…read more My mom loves the Brussel sprouts - she frequently raves about how they are the best around. The atmosphere is also relaxed inside.

I've been here often--lunch, appys, drinks and it seems that the food has never tasted the same at…read moreany given time. Outdoor service was slow and the interior (including restrooms) weren't up to par for a mid-range restaurant.

Such a great local staple! This place has such a cozy atmosphere it honestly feels like you're…read moredining in someone's home in the best way possible. The food is consistently fantastic, and the cocktails are always perfectly done. We've been back several times now and have never been disappointed. It's the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner, date night, or celebration with friends. And whatever you do, don't skip the French onion soup it's a must-order every time!

At my most recent visit, I did two things that I have never done at Moussalli's. First, I sat at…read moretable instead of the bar and second thing is that I did not order a steak. It was a special night, a group of foodie friends got together after not seeing each other for a while. It was a group of 11 and the accommodations and service couldn't have been better. Our server was extremely professional and didn't mind that it was 6 different checks. As our server was telling us the Daily Specials and the Catch of the Day, I immediately knew what I wanted. Whenever I hear, Pan Seared Sea Scallops or anything with Scallops, I'm sold. My scallops (4) were huge and the Risotto that they were served on was moist and flavorful. I also learned that they offer half bottles of wine and one of them is my favorite. I love, Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm probably going to wine hell because I paired it with my seafood instead of a white wine. Also, I want to give a shout out for their, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. I've been known to stop by and have them and a Martini and call it a meal. When: February 19, 2026 Why: Meeting up with friends