There's a finite number of places to get lunch from on a weekday in East Saint Louis, IL. I'm sure…read moreyou could imagine. Group that with the places that just decide not to be open on any given day and the places we don't go because of bad experiences and your number gets even smaller. Smokey D's recently changed hands and we decided to give it a try for lunch at work on a Thursday. I got the rib tips in sauce and they came with 2 slices of white bread. It was great! The sauce was slightly thick and a little sweet. My coworkers got shrimp, potato salad, catfish, and maybe 1 other item. We all liked the food and were really happy! Please stay in business and stay consistent! Thanks! We'll be back!

Went here instead of big mommas, big mistake over priced for the over cooked pulled pork. Half of…read morethe things that were on the menu they were out of when we ordered... won't be going back

I visited here at 3:25pm on a Friday afternoon while taking a food break from City Museum. I…read morefinally ordered at 3:40pm via tablet (delay due to son's indecisiveness). Sons and I are visiting from out of town. Order included: Kids chicken tenders and fries, chicken Philly, regular Philly, mozzarella sticks, and 3 Arizonas; total was $47. The prices on the tablet for some items were slightly higher than prices listed on the menu above the counter. Food was ready at 4:04pm. It was odd to see other people come, order, and receive their food before us though. We ate inside. Whatever seasoning they use on the fries and moz sticks can be overwhelming in large quantities; it made us cough. Nonetheless, food was enjoyable! It was our second time eating here but first time was via food delivery a few days prior.

Overpriced, no flavor & everyone waited a long time for their order. I don't recommend coming here…read more We thought it was going to be good because the ones in Chicago are & it was close to the Arch. The gyro meat didn't taste like it was really gyro & they put a pickle on it. Why?

I know I know ...usually, this is the place to go for fish but I wanted a tripe sandwich and that's…read morewhat I got for $6 and some change (I was one day late for Tripe Thursdays $5) 4/5 Fries came standard. Both the tripe and fries were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Crispy Crispy tripe is where it's at and this spot has it. Orders are cooked to order so be prepared to wait or you can call ahead.

First off, in 2019, they only take cash. Fish was ok, the onions with the meal were sour. Yes sour…read moreas in spoiled. It was my first time visiting that location. I will not go back as spoiled food is a no no. Also they had little things hanging to catch nets and flies. Made me question why the need for that if they are sanitary. Only good things is that the Caucasian lady at the front was really nice. Won't be going back though

This place is so, so cool. My cousin took me out for dinner and I had never even heard of this…read morespot. Wow, it's such a beautiful and moody spot full of charm!! We had to wait 15 minutes for a booth but I didn't mind because this place serves LOOKS. The decor was awesome! Everything from the stellar service, crispy and lacey smash burgers and gorgeous dining room(s) made me realize why this spot is always recommended to me. We were very happy with our food and it was under $50 for two people! Check out Golden Hoosier, you won't regret it.

I had heard about this place and wanted to check it out! There were seven in our group and we went…read morefor an early dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. It was more than just a few minutes before a server came over. We ordered cocktails and then got serious about choosing our meals. We eventually decided and placed our orders. We got pretzel bites and cheese to start and it was fine. Then our food came out! I think most of us got burgers. I know someone got the fried chicken sandwich and said it was good. The smash burgers were good. About half of the fries were good and the rest were overcooked. The cocktails were good! Our service could have been a little better. Our server was somewhat efficient. She wasn't overly friendly or attentive. Maybe they were short staffed but I don't know. I just know that service was lacking. There are many things to look at on the walls! If you're into taxidermy, you'll love looking at We'll probably end up back there sometime.

I absolutely love the Lafayette Square neighborhood, especially Park Avenue. As you pull up near…read morethe restaurant, you can walk past the community garden. There is street parking available and a small parking lot across from the restaurant. You can enter the restaurant at the main entrance on the corner or through the garden gate to the courtyard, but you must see the hostess for a table. Entering the courtyard patio is lovely as there is some nice landscaping and water features that make it quite tranquil. There are tables of various sizes there or you can go inside where there's standard dining tables or in yet another area is the bar. It almost feels like three restaurants in one. I highly recommend sitting out in the courtyard patio if you're able to. It really is lovely. We had a group of people and our server, Kelly, was great! She took good care of us, and made recommendations. I was really impressed with the support staff who swiftly swapped out our empty water carafes for fresh, cold ones. I started with a bloody Mary with roasted garlic vodka. It was such a unique mix of flavors and I really enjoyed it. I decided for my brunch that I would have the buttermilk pancakes and scrambled eggs. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer sugar-free syrup, if you ask. My dining companions ordered the black bean breakfast and the Florentine omelet, and everyone seemed happy with their choices. I will definitely be back.

Pretty day for a patio! We went at 2:30 and it was busy, but not packed. Our waitress, Jessica, was…read moregreat and took good care of us! We started with the crab cakes and chili wings and had salmon and steak frites for our entrees. Everything was really tasty and the drinks were perfectly refreshing. Highly recommend the sangria! The inside area is pretty small but the patio is large. They have it nicely set up with a relaxing fountain and lots of shade. You can make reservations online via open table too, so that's helpful during packed hours.

Hey the food is is good. Service was fast enough for me. I talked to the owner while I there. The…read morecatfish just like when we cook it at home. I got scored Buffalo too. My pictures are on my phone.

Great place for fried fish, both sway and catfish. I haven't tried the buffalo, but it looks good…read moreand I do have service for fresh fish and also frozen fish at reasonable prices.

Consistent food and service. It's a counter service, no dining in but no problem. They have a few…read morehousehold essentials like laundry detergent and canned goods, some old school candy and pickles too.

I won't take away from the food the gizzards were amazing! Seasoned very well and fried…read morebeautifully. The service on the other hand I called in my order to be picked up at 5:40 pm. i got there 5:45 paid the $3 more than the advertised prices on website. Asked if it was ready was told yes. Nope!! they hadn't even started it. When I told them I was going to be late for work and asked why they just started it, suddenly there was a communication error. The food is good but I'll find somewhere else to get my gizzards that I know the prices are consistent and a place that shows they appreciate my business by respecting my time.

Came here once, with another couple and unfortunately, it was too close to when they were going to…read morebe closing down the kitchen for us to feel comfortable ordering anything (we were offered, we just chose not to order 15 minutes before the kitchen closed down for the night), so I can't really say anything about the food, but the drinks were amazing! All four of us got something different (I think one was a blueberry beer of some sort... but don't quote me on that), and all the drinks were so good, that we had to pass them around for the other others to try! Ended up going down the menu and ordering another one for each of us, so we got to try eight drinks in total and all of them were epic! The bartender was super sweet, and right there, even though the establishment was pretty busy, as soon as one glass got down to 1/4, he'd come by and ask if we were ready for another, but wasn't intrusive as much as just making sure we were OK and seeing if we needed anything. He was there and gone in a flash, as I think, he thought that since we were two couples, he didn't want to interrupt any conversations, but wanted to make sure we were taken care of. We made sure to tip him well. The restaurant was clean, the bathrooms were fantastic, especially for a late evening out at an establishment that serves liquor, it felt like a high-quality establishment, but in no way did we feel out of place, nor were we made to feel out of place. If anything is the exact opposite. The bartender made it where it was very warm and welcoming in a good place to socialize for us. We will definitely be back! Next time and time to try the food too!

I'm not gonna lie, I almost didn't go in because there was no one in there who looked like me. But…read moreit looked so inviting and it's black history month, so I took a chance. I'm glad I did. I've been a lot of places, but the country girl in me remains. So when I saw the mason glasses on the table I knew I was about to eat good. The menu was straight to the point (they have hummus) and that makes me feel like you're sharing your favorite dishes consistently. The drink menu is extensive (because it's a distillery) and there are so many unique things you can try. I had the blackberry lemon press and it was yummy. We also had the sloppy fries, smash burgers (one with signature bacon jam), onion rings, cheesecake, and carrot cake. It was all very flavorful. They have a store attached if you want to take some drinks home & they have a virgin menu for your Christian friends. The dining room is well lit and you can eat outside on good weather days. Even in bad weather days, it's a nice view outside with only glass between you and outdoors. Staff were great and service was timely. I would say the food is cooked to order & you don't need to tell them how to prepare a burger. It comes out juicy and medium well to perfection. They also have a BBQ kick to the ketchup they serve. Oh, there's a Rte 66 sign around the corner if you're just passing through (but I get the sense they know if you're not from around those parts). I hope your dining experience is as good as mine was!

REALLY GOOD food, a class bar staff, and an overall fun atmosphere...check out Sweet Maria, and her…read more "old man Monday" ‍‍

This is one of my preferred restaurants to go to in the area! If you are looking for a casual place…read moreto enjoy some good food, this is your place! I consistently get their fish platter and it is consistently good! The batter the cod pieces are breaded in is seasoned well and adds the best flavor. Another favorite of mine are the fish or shrimp tacos! This visit we tried the onion petals, they were good but I will always recommend their mushrooms as an appetizer choice! Their prices are fair in regards to quality and quantity!