Hard to find a liquor store that sells more than just the basics in this part of Illinois…read more Speakeasy bucks that trend and has a really nice bourbon selection. I didn't give them a fifth start because their prices are a few dollars higher per bottle than I'm used to.

A great little beer store in Southern Illinois. While driving back from Illinois to Texas, this…read moreand 17th Street BBQ (even though this BBQ is not as good as the Murphysboro location, still very good) are becoming a regular stop of mine. Everything is very clean and well organized. A cooler with plenty of singles, and six packs. Then there are a few rows of more singles and more six packs on the shelf. Selection is on par with anything in the state outside Binny's and anything in Chicago. It puts any of the crappy beer/liquor stores in Carbondale to shame. Jolly Pumpkin, everything from Founders and Bell's, some rarer items from Mikeller, Black Xantus. I could name much of the selection, but it does not really matter. You will find something, and most everything that has distribution in the area can be found here. Maybe not the drop dead selection that can be found in Chicago, but really good none the less. Plenty of wine and whiskey as well. Service is top notch and friendly. They know their stuff, and are happy to strike up a conversation. They will help you carry everything to the car, and informed me this week (the last week in December) is %20 off all craft brews. For my bill that was over $25. Prices without the discount are just a tad high, but not bad at all, or maybe that is just the difference between prices in Southern Illinois and Champaign? This is a regular stop of mine when I drive back and forth from Houston to Illinois on occasion. An all around very nice store.

We stopped at Morello's after hiking all day, and it was exactly what we were hoping for. The bread…read moreserved with the olive oil and parmesan was amazing and a great way to start the meal. There was a good variety of options on the menu, and everything we ordered was really good. The homemade salad dressings also stood out and added a nice touch to the meal. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience and a great place to relax and eat after being outdoors all day.

Time for a nice dinner to finish a long day. Morello's is a pizza, pasta, steak joint in downtown…read moreHarrisburg. Met by a maitre'd and promptly seated. Some of the best service I've had in a long time. Complimentary bread was warm and terrific. Had a Caesar salad and it came with dressing on the side. Just a smart thing to do, and it was a freshly made sauce as far as I could tell. I sprang for the Nia's sausage and spinach tortellini, one of the specialties. Quite a nice dish. Very rich cream sauce, slightly spiced with some red pepper, I think. Made what would be an otherwise indistinguishable dish quite distinguished. Good stuff. Very comprehensive menu with some really unique items. Finished with the chocolate cake a la mode. Huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. Decent finish to a nice meal. I would give a steady four stars to Morello's, but the terrific service and excellent value make a fifth star an easy reach. I got a lot of pretty good food for a pretty reasonable price. This is a nice, local place I'd be happy to visit again.

Unimpressive. I will say, I'm not a beer drinker, but I was excited to finally check this place out…read morebecause I had heard that they have great food! It was a very limited menu. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and that came out with the meal. I had the quesadilla and my husband had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. Nothing was bad, but it wasn't great either. I was disappointed in the drink options as well. If you are looking for beer on tap, this is your place. However, they only have cocktails on tap and a very limited selection at that. 4 wine options. Soda. Water. That's it. Unfortunately this isn't listed anywhere on the website, so we weren't expecting them to not have a bar. We ordered strawberry margaritas and they were ok. Would we go back? Not likely.

My wife and I have made it a modest habit to try out new breweries. I now live in St. Louis, but…read moreregularly make it home to Southern Illinois to visit my family. I'd seen the Route 51 Brewery a couple times when going between Carbondale and DuQuoin. Over Christmas weekend we decided to check it out along with one of my high school friends. The beer selection was excellent. We enjoyed all of the different brews we had in our flights. There is a modest selection of food. We got pretzels and pickle chips. Both were decent. I wouldn't go out of my way for the food, but it was a nice compliment to the quality beer. The facility was new, well maintained, and I dug the scorched wood tables. There is a stage where bands can play, and a reception hall nextdoor. Overall I think it is a nice addition to the brewery and winery industry that has grown over the last decade. Check it out if you are in the area.

Have been going to Pheasant Hollow Winery for over a decade, every time I drive down to southern…read moreIllinois. Wife and I stopped in one my last trip, thirsty and tired. Asked for a glass of water and the lady behind the bar went to the cooler and gave me and the wife a bottle of water, no charge. I knew what I wanted to drink ( a glass of Pink Catawba wine), my wife wanted to do a tasting ( taste 3 wines , no charge . The gentleman behind the bar gave her and additional 3 tastings). We both got a glass of pink Catawba - $5 a glass and relaxed outside, sitting in the woods. Bought 3 bottles of wine to take home. Friendly people, beautiful setting, excellent wines.

Wine was really poor quality food was out of food trailer and deep fried everything. Nice setting…read morebut low quality wine.

Excellent knowledgable service. Lovely hills of So. IL…read more Wine special on Chardonel. Excellent musical talent.

We stopped here on a Saturday as part of a Ladies Shawnee Hills Spring wine tour. There is lots of…read moreparking right out in front. When we got inside, it was extremely crowded and loud inside. (There was a baby shower in progress.) We were still able to find a table. There are outdoor seating options but it was too cold. The service was quick and efficient. Their wine flights are organized in a cute carrier, and it was only $10 for a flight. You do have to check your empty flight back in to get your deposit back. It was not the best wine on the trail, in my opinion. There was some cute wine merchandise, similar to what is sold at other wineries. The women's bathroom was spacious and clean. I would return, especially on a warm day when the patio is open.

As you drive into the pristine vineyard with their chambering grapes growing on well groomed lines…read moreit looks a bit like old Tuscany. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Their Seyval is tasty as is Cabernet Franc. We do enjoyed the spinach dip and freshly baked pita bread.

The family is very sweet. The service is very quick. And it is a family friendly place, the kids…read moreloved it there. I will be returning.

Talk about finding a jewel otherwise spotty area, having just moved to Christopher I find The Hop…read morebrewery to be an oasis. Great social atmosphere, owners are wonderful people and the customers are fairly engaging and friendly. Adam has quite a bit of knowledge about brewing beer and is happy to share and explain all the variances and esoterics of the process. I really enjoy having this place in town! It's beautifully low-key and convenient, and ayone visiting the area needs to bookmark The Hop on their itinerary.

The staff here is wonderful and it is very reasonably priced for a place that brews their own…read morebeers. The menu could have more to it but the pizza grilled cheese, and the pretzels and beer cheese are good as appetizers. They have an awesome pickle chicken sandwich. We will be going back.

It's my local source (my hood ) for gathering my supplies. They stock what people want and at a…read morefair price. Not sure you can ask for more....

Great place to purchase all types of alcohol. Best bourbon selection in town. They have a tasting…read morebar that includes craft beer and bourbon that may include more of a selection than most bars around the area. They do weekly events that include pint nights and bourbon raffles that include uncommon and rare bourbons. Owners are great people and the bartender is awesome. Definitely a place to stop if passing through or for a regular stop. As long as my wife and I are in town we go every Friday for a few drinks and the raffle.

I and my BFF had reservations for The Turn for Mother's Day. Neither of us had ever been & at…read morefirst, I was hesitant for "fried chicken buffet" for the price. After walking in, the place was gorgeous, service was wonderful and never have I ever had that good of fried chicken! It was elegant and very welcoming. It was extremely busy due to the holiday, but would definitely come back next year. Thank you all for the special day!

We are avid customers who visit at least once per week. Unfortunately, the service and the food has…read morebeen hit or miss lately. Some of our fav servers are Hailee, Crystal, and Josh. They are always amazing. The food has been good on some visits and absolutely terrible at other times. I know there is a new chef and a lot of new staff, so we are trying to be patient while everyone gets trained. I'm adding pics of the filet and ribeye we had right before Chef Chris' departure. Also, I would love to see some attention to the patio. It has amazing potential, and we absolutely love having dinner out there, but for a golf course and restaurant of this caliber, it could use some love. Updated outdoor furniture would be a great start!

Very pleased with my lunch. I told the man that seated me I knew what I wanted, he said the…read morewaitress will be right out. He came back a minute later and took my order which included coffee he would make. The waitress came over shortly to check on me saying the coffee was almost done. Great coffee. I had shrimp tacos. Good tacos. Good salsa. The service was outstanding imo. Waitress was outstanding, she was alone and the dining room filled up quickly after I got there. I was in and out in 40 minutes, eating leisurely. There was a sign saying hiring wait and kitchen staff. I wish it wasn't lunch so I could have tried their beer.

St Nick's is a fav. Haven't updated the review in a bit, but the food and service are still great!…read moreThe chopped salad is my go-to. Lunch service is always quick and fresh. If you need a place for a lunch meeting in DQ, this is your best bet.