Get the sweet potato glazed fries... I repeat the sweet potato glazed fries..: yes!!! All of the other food was good too. I had a burger, my husband had meatloaf and my mom had the chicken parm. (Not sure why... but that's another story.) It's a pub atmosphere. Greasy food is what to expect. It was actually not greasy nor pub-feel when the server brought the food. He was funny too! I'd go back. read more

My wife & I had great experience dining at O'Charley's Excellent service. Food delicious. read more

I do not know which bothers me more: the cook sent out this awful plate of food -or- the fact that I did not send it back ! Chicken Tenders looked, tasted and smelled like they were overcooked in motor oil dirtier than what is in my Chevrolet. this place makes Mediocre food an upgrade. to make matters worse: I politely requested that the chicken be cooked on the light side, so shame on the waitress whom we tipped 25% for not giving a care. I guess as long they are making money hand over fist every day, nothing else matters. Hope the district mgr. reads this. ps: they had raised their prices, this dish was about $15 our food bill was over $36 plus tip as seniors I cannot recommend or afford this crummy restaurant read more

O'Charlie's restaurant at 2808 W. DeYoung, St. in Marion, Illinois has become our go-to restaurant since we first discovered it and our favorite server, Rebecca over a year ago. We found this place while staying at the Comfort Inn and Suites close by on Black Diamond road and it is certainly a gem! The food there has always been awesome, the ambiance is well set and clean and our favorite server, Becca, will not let you make a bad decision. She's always spot on with her recommendations and treats us like family. Ask for her if you try this place. Tell her Coast Guard Steve sent ya. read more

Monday - Friday lunch special that they didn't know about... I was browsing around on the OC app. I stumbled across a $10 lunch special. 4 chicken tenders, fries and a coke - $10! Sarah greeted me promptly, asked what I'd like to drink. I said I'd like a coke since it comes with the special. Looking confused, she asked me to show her. I did, and she asked to borrow my phone to show the manager. Apparently there was a button for this special, but they were told not to use it. Later Sarah offered me a selection of pie, as it was "free pie Wednesday". Add it all up...regular price: Chicken tenders & fries $12.99 + Coke $3.69 + pie $5.49 = $22.17 + tax & tip. My total was $10.95! What a deal and unexpected surprise with great service and a visit from the manager to verify my online findings. read more

Today is Father's Day 2025 and my daughter decided to bring her Dad to this restaurant. We were seated fairly quickly so that wasn't the issue. We ordered as soon as we came in without ordering appetizers because we knew what we wanted. My husband and I ordered the Prime rib special, mine was medium rare while his was medium well. My daughter ordered the honey chicken with Mac and cheese. Now fast forward, we've been sitting for over an hour for our food, other patrons got their food when they came in after us, and when our food did come my daughters Mac and cheese was cold the sauce for the chicken was cold and coagulated the rice was cold and hard and the mashed potatoes was cold. My husband never received his food and our waitress said that his was still being prepared, my food came out with missing condiments and the baked potatoe was cold. We decided to just leave and not eat there. Upon leaving on of the servers told who I'm assuming was the manager that we were leaving and he stated he didn't care about us leaving. Mind you while we were leaving there was a lot of patrons waiting to be seated while the wait staff standing around not cleaning off the tables while there were empty tables available. I see the reason why I stopped coming to this restaurant over 6yrs ago. read more

Awesome food for great prices,clean , friendly staff!Great experience ,would definitely recommend

Ordered through Yelp which uses Grubhub to deliver, delivered to Pilot Truck Stop... extremely quick and food was still nice and hot when arrived. Steak was over cooked, I ordered it medium well and it came VERY well done. But ... rest of food was good. I'd order again if we get a lay over in this area again. Picture of the salad... nice size. read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - Chicken salad with cranberries, pecans and mandarin orange slices. California Chicken Salad. - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

The service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant was clean. Then there was the food. Rolls were undercooked (the same color as bake-at-home rolls at the grocery store), spinach artichoke dip was warm-ish and the shaved parmesan was unmelted on top. The rest of the meal was the same. I used to enjoy O'Charley's when I lived in Nashville but this was disappointing. Great waitress but she couldn't salvage the kitchen's failings. read more

I go here often for the ribs. So tender they fall off the bone. And there are like 3 flavors. I love all of them but the Nashville Hot is my favorite. Never had a bad experience here and service has always been top notch. read more

This place is a prime example of a bad restaurant. We must have went on Opposite Day. The beer was warm. The crispy fried items were soggy. We started out with the fried green tomatoes. Refer to the picture on how they came out. Literally thrown on the plate. They were under seasoned, soggy and the sauce on them was a strange bbq sauce that didn't pair well with them at all. My wife had the fried catfish. Again, soggy and under seasoned. The slaw was very dry. Imagine just chopped cabbage without seasoning. She also had a side salad and requested red onion to be added to it. They seriously charged $0.99 for a few slivers of onion!!!!! I had the cod and shrimp plate. The cod was like a wet napkin. The fried coating fell off and was greasy and not crisp. The fries were luke warm at best. They also managed to get the order wrong. I ordered the mac and cheese. They sent out a baked potato instead. They eventually switched out the potato for my mac and cheese. Bad mistake. The macaroni was basically orange colored noodles. Not creamy and no seasoning. We made our concerns noted with our server and left underwhelmed. We definitely will not be back to this place. read more

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I know this is a chain, but I hadn't been to it before I came down here to move back into SIU. We were staying at a hotel in Marion and this was open pretty late and was close by, so we opted for this. It was a really solid choice. The place was packed, but we were seated right away. The decor is nice, and the place was lively without being too loud. We started off with drinks, that we all enjoyed. There were free rolls that were absolutely delicious. We then started out with an appetizer, the tater tot fondue ($7.99). It was so good. How often does one eat tater tots as an adult? It was a big portion of tater tots served with cheddar cheese sauce topped with bacon, green onions, and sour cream. They were a bit hard to eat, because it is very hard to keep a cheese-coated tot on a stick, as it turns out, but it was delicious. It's bacon, cheese and tots- what's not to like. As my entree, I got their "famous" chicken tenders dinner ($10.99). This comes with two sides. I opted for the bacon smashed potatoes and a cup of overloaded potato soup. I swear, I ate more cheese, bacon and potato this meal than is holy but it was delicious. The chicken tenders really were good. The potatoes were a bit thick and gummy, but had good flavor. The soup was a little salty but there was SO much bacon in it that I didn't care. This is a solid place in the same vein as Chili's or Applebee's, but with a better menu. The only reason this review is three stars is the service. While our waitress was very sweet, service was really slow. She was clearly busting her tail, but she was too busy. All the tables suffered. This wasn't helped at all by the table behind us who kept complaining about EVERYTHING and sending everything back. It wasn't the waitress's fault that she was ran so ragged, but it did make our evening drag on nonetheless. read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - Tater tot fondue. - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

Steak was cooked perfectly, and if you get the chance to have Richard W as a server you'll be taken care of! He's the best I've seen in a long time. He's an asset! read more

So much better than Chili's and Applebees's!! From the outside of this place, it looks very grungy, but I made it my personal goal to try all the restaurants in Southern Illinois before I move. The restaurant was so much better than I thought it would be. The complimentary bread was extremely soft and light (so much better than Olive Garden breadsticks). The twisted chips were crispy and not oily at all. Way better than Harry Caray's. The NY pizza pasta tasted exactly like a pizza. EXACTLY. I like it at first, but the pasta was a little overcooked and there was not enough sauce. The brownie dessert was delicious and sweet and comes in two different sizes. I am definitely coming back because the prices are the same as Chili's, but the quality and selection of food is so much better! read more

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Excellent!!! Wonderfully attentive service, burgers were fantastic, smoky grill char on the outside, a perfect medium on the inside. Seriously, if you didn't know better you might think they were cooked on a BBQ grill. The buns were toasted perfectly and the bacon was crisp. Exactly how we like our bacon cheese burgers served with a nice amount of crispy crunchy French fries. BONUS, it was burger week so only $5 each for burger with fries ! We had one little issue with the silverware not being clean but the manager came out immediately and apologize and reviewed what is supposed to happen with the roll ups (polishing silverware for water spots) and he promised to provide coaching to both the dish and bus staff. read more

Service was terrible and rarely came to the table to check in on us. Food was badly cooked. The hamburger was very cold and had no flavor in it. Rolls were cold and also had no flavor. read more

Stopped here for dinner one afternoon out on the road. 6/29 The food was fine Services fine I can't complain about anything until all the way at the end! Server came up with the bill and I paid cash that I had folded up in my wallet I accidentally handed her $200 rather than just $100 bill... rather than being honest she decided to keep the extra $100 on top of our rather reasonable $20 tip on an 80 something dollar bill! Realize what happened 180 mile away the next day when we stopped for lunch and I wanted to pay cash! Very disappointed and I wish I would have kept the receipt so I could call a manager turn this persons poor behavior in however it was lost along the trip... so my only course of action is to leave this disappointing rating! read more

Had an awesome dinner here tonight. I had The Salmon on a cedar plank with garlic butter spread, our waitress recommended it and she was right, it was off the charts good. My daughter had a combo plate of steak and chicken but her steak was seriously undercooked, but she loved the taste of everything. Their potato soup was yummy. We ordered a slice of their Carmel pie. The pie crust is exceptional and the filling was good, but it was too sweet and rich after a few bites you had enough. The highlight of our dinner tonight was our waitress Briea top notch professional. She knew the menu, she knew how the food tasted and had little tricks up her sleeve that made our meals even better. She also can make a mean old fashioned. Thanks Breia for all your help and guidance, from one foodie to another. read more

The manager reached out to me and made things right. They could have just ignored the review. Todays visit was stellar.

Service was fine. We made the mistake of eating around 2 pm, outside of peak dining hours. DH had cheese and potato soup. Notice which comes first. It wasn't potato soup. Very gummy. His club sandwich was ok. I had an almost frozen green salad. I ate half but it hadn't warmed up to a reasonable temperature by the time we left. I don't understand why O'Charley's insists on keeping salads just a degree or two above freezing. Half frozen salads do not taste good. Then I had chicken tenders. I guess from their dark brown appearance, overly crisp texture, and dry overcooked chicken that they had been sitting under a heat lamp and thrown back in the fryer to warm up. The baked potato had been over cooked under a heat lamp and the butter had been under so long it separated when I tried to mash it in the potato. I ate one bite and decided it wasn't worth it. On a positive note, I did not ingest as many calories as I would have with a better prepared meal. Ordinarily, O'Charlie's is a decent place to eat. Just not in off peak times when they can recycle precooked food. read more

Oh the rolls! That's the main reason to go here. Don't worry about getting full on them before your entree arrives... it's worth it, ha. You can always take the leftovers home with you (or hey, take some of the rolls with you, too). I hadn't been to one in years, but recently tried the one in Marion and was quite pleased. The steak was cooked perfectly (picture added) and our server was awesome. She checked back frequently and took care of our requests quickly. The rest of the food at the table was enjoyed by everyone, too (cajun chicken, french onion soup, a different steak, and nacho appetizer). Yum! read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

We have always loved our dinners usually "to go". This time is was very disappointing! The Cajun chicken pasta had so much Cajun across the top we couldn't even eat it. Our spicy cheese wedges was a different kind than normal. These were soggy & all of the cheese had ran out of them into a sticky mess! Very disappointed! Kay read more

I'm gonna give this place 4 stars. However they cooked my husbands shrimp wrong. My husband talks to the manager. It was bad with our waitress. However the manager more than made up for it. Polite, kind, and thoughtful. We got stuck with the same waitress after she had been talked to. That was uncomfortable because she acted very uncomfortable. Just awkward. Good food (once shrimp was remade). Loved fried pickles. UPDATE: So originally I gave this restaurant 4 stars. Well, since then we have been back a few times. Here's what's happened. First visit after above , I get a hair in my food. Second visit, appetizers came WITH our entrees. Third visit, waitress forgets to put in our appetizer all together. I love your fried green tomatoes, and my husband loves your Cajun pasta. For the love of God, get it together people! Every Time something happens you are very apologetic. However it's getting to the point of insanity. These mistakes aren't the exception. It's the only service you get when coming here. read more

Not all O'Charley's restaurants are the same when it comes to service and food quality. Though I will say any time I've dined at the O'Charley's in Marion, Illinois, the service has been exceptional and the food has been spot on every single time. Tonight was no exception. Our server was attentive, prompt, and personable. Not only that, but when I considered trying something new on the menu, she promptly offered to bring me something else if I tried it and didn't completely like it. No worries, I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie and ate every bite! This is a perfect dish for colder weather. Perfect consistency of tender white chicken meat, fresh carrots and green peas baked in a creamy sauce and covered in a flaky, golden brown crust. Try it and you won't be disappointed. read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - Doesn't look like much, but this baked, golden brown crust is the perfect disguise for the yumminess that awaits inside. - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

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Great service, good food. The prices were reasonable and the portions were generous. Sarah was very attentive and friendly.

Here's my favorites on the menu: 1) Rolls and butter 2) Chicken Harvest Soup Everything else is just a toss-up and gets an A-ok from me, but the rolls and this soup are what keep me coming back. read more

To those who stated that this is along the lines of Applebee's and Chili's I just don't see what they are talking about. I went for the first time today with my girlfriend and I had the country fried chicken drizzled in honey and it was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was very nice also and the waitress was super friendly. I have had both Applebee's and Chili's many times before and I can say that this without a shadow of a doubt is way better read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - Country fried chicken drizzled with honey. Sides are mashed potatoes and chicken gravy and broccoli - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

This was my first time at an O'Charley's. Our waitress was delightful and when we got the bill, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that kids always eat free. Another nice surprise was that everyone gets a free piece of pie every Wednesday! I love pie and now I love O'Charley's. read more

I like O'Charley's. It's not my favorite place in town, but it's certainly not the worst. When I do go, I always enjoy my food and the staff has always been super friendly. As far as chicken fingers go, they have the best in town and their french silk pie is pretty amazing. read more

If you put O'Charleys, Applebees, and Chilis in a magical room where you could do a blind taste test and and restaurant experience, they would be entirely indistinguishable. The three places are, quite literally, the same. This place suffers from the "jack of all trades" problem. They do a little bit of everything OK, but don't do anything well. You'll have a solid meal here, but it won't be particularly good (or bad). They have a few beers, but not a great selection. For any particular type of food, they have a few things, but not a great selection. It's really hard to describe consistent "OK" experiences. It is what it is - OK. read more

Usually a solid choice, though quite loud. Not great if you wish to have a conversation with your dining companions. Lunch was pleasant. My friend had the California chicken salad, which looked very good. The rolls were good, as always. I could make a meal of just their rolls! I had the lunch special of chicken pie and house salad. They've started making a smaller portion of these for lunch and it's perfect! The pastry on the chicken pie is browned just right and flaky. Chicken breast meat, veggies and a creamy, flavorful gravy complete the dish. The salad was crisp, cold and fresh. Have had the honey drizzled fried chicken breast on previous occasion and it's good, too. The prime rib is hit or miss, unfortunately. Our server, Jess was friendly and attentive. read more

Restautants like O'Charley's are a dime a dozen. But this one does it better than most. Staff is friendly. Food is good. Service is fast.

Visiting from out of town we ate here twice, as the first experience was really good. Solid quality and large portions. Second visit was mostly excellent but I couldn't eat the Tilapia (spouse had it prior)- definitely not fresh. Mentioned it after the meal to the server (didn't expect freebee at that point) She didn't react- perhaps too loud. But disappointing. But, overall worthwhile visit and better option in the area. read more

Rolls and caramel pie oh my! Ordered a fantastic under 550 calorie fish meal (will order every time) and then used my calorie savings to eat as many rolls as possible and savor the caramel pie. I always go to an O'Charleys if there is one in the area as I travel.. Will be back for the fish, the rolls and did I say the CARAMEL PIE...yum read more

Service was good, desserts yummy, food good. Not a lot of choices in Marion, this was was good, not great. read more

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Marion, Illinois

One of my favorite places in Marion,IL to eat. The restaurant is always clean when you walk in.The service is always good.My favorite things to order are the chips and queso appetizer, Louisianna Sirloin and the fish and chips.Their peach sweet is really good.If you go on Wednesday nights,you get a free piece of pie. read more

We were seated promptly, but that was the end of our enjoyment. The service was poor, took too long to get our order placed, and couldn't get drink refills. Then the food was incredibly BAD! I ordered Garlic Shrimp Pasta, and I LOVE Shrimp Pasta and it was TERRIBLE! The sauce was Terribly Oily & Disgusting! Never had such a sad meal and experience. read more

Not sure what to say. Food was mediocre at best. the mac and cheese was watered down with unmelted cheese on top. Steak was rubbery and their cherry pie filling was straight out of a can. Not made from scratch. Very underwhelming. read more

Both Husband and I ordered the prime rib, let's just say we did not get prime rib. That was no more prime rib than a man in the moon, they should have just added potatoes and carrots to it and you had a beef roast. This was the last time I will eat there, had not received great service in the past and this was no exception. Worst Prime Rib ever!!! read more

Had reservations at 6:00 for a 15 top. We sat down and were served no rolls. Ordered combo appetizer and the salads weren't served for 40 minutes. Some salads never came at all. It was an hour 45 until food came. Again only some, missing sides, over cooked steaks, and asked if we wanted a refire, not ready to wait another hour for it though. Save you time and money and go down the street to Olive Garden. read more