Texas Roadhouse

Loved our meal and our server Julie was amazing!! Food was so good and moderately priced. Great…read moreatmosphere

Quick service, comfort food, best chicken noodle Soup…read more Relaxed and low key ambiance. No frills home cooking.

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Diamond's Family Restaurant

4.2(111 reviews)

3.1 mi

This place is pretty good. It's slightly pricey a diner tho the food is always very good. They have…read morelots of variety including steak, sandwich, and salad. We came mostly for the seafood. The portions are very generous!! I had cod, catfish, and walleye. The fish were good. The prawns were only so so. The cheddar chowder was not very strong cheese flavor so it was quite enjoyable. Service was very fast and friendly. It's a very nice family dinner. We came mid morning on a Monday and it was still pretty busy. A great place for brunch, dinner, or quick bite to eat and take break on your way to or from the awesome museum of honest Abe! This is my second time so I'll definitely come back. Also if you come on your birthday, you'll get a pretty hefty dessert for free! Nice! Very nice ambiance. Bathroom is fine. They have free WiFi! Letter of Recommendation: A

Every time we walk into the restaurant, we are greeted by one of the staff like we are family. The…read morefood is always prepared properly and promptly by the excellent workers and delicious to the last bite. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Burgers, fish fry, cheddar chowder, chicken noodle, etc

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Buffalo Wild Wings

2.0(73 reviews)

0.3 mi

I am impressed by the staff at this BWW. For years I stopped going after other locations I had…read morestaff that didn't care. This location has incredible management team who currently have the nicest staff I have ever met. My nieces and nephews have a blast when I bring them with me. Great job and creating an environment of joy and fun.

Not entirely sure what the hangup is with one star reviews? I've eaten here once a month for the…read morepast four months (Aug - Nov 2025) and have never had a bad experience. Bar area waitstaff is attentive, polite, and service is quicker than any other BWW I've been to. My food is made to order and the consistency is exactly what patrons want in a chain restaurant. Call me a fan of the Forsyth BWW; I'll be back in December when I travel to the area!

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Garden Family Restaurant

3.4(24 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great service. This is a solid diner that is great for breakfast or lunch. Nice menu with lots of…read morechoices and their coffee is good!

Love this family owned place!! Everything comes out hot and fast. The staff is wonderful. We can…read moreenjoy a good meal as fast or as slow as we want.

Country fried Steak Breakfast

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New drive thru on Pershing Rd location 6a to 10p with a special drive thru menu or call ahead to order dine in seletions

Carrol Lou's Smokehouse

4.3(89 reviews)

3.3 mi

Interesting place. Definitely worth our stop passing through here. It's a barbecue smokehouse in…read moresomeone's actual house! They do a bustling business. The food is actually very good. They put together some really well crafted sandwiches that we felt to have been a reflection of the care of putting together each recipe. The fries were really good, nice, crispy, seasoned well and HOT! The Cole Slaw was excellent on the sandwiches, but as a stand alone side, not so great, just average. It's more than just casual. When we were there, and I assume this to be the usual, there were no non-disposable utensils or plates. The place is cramped, and only one table (2 two-seaters pushed together. Everything else were booths, and on the small side to accommodate the limited space no doubt. The kitchen is right at the tables, and the entire place is a bit (actually a lot) crowded. They do a bustling take out business though. That was evident. So I think that would be reflective of how good the food is. The reviewer who gave it one dollar sign to reflect price, failed us. Three of us, three sandwiches, two fries and one cole slaw, with three small fountain drinks, yet it was over $60. I cannot give my usual highly descriptive, wifey assisted review, but she's with me writing this. We've already left and I got no pictures! Just one of those days where you're in a rush.

Carol Lou's prove the best BBQ is found in hole in the wall joints such as this old house that is…read morecluttered and falling apart. But man oh man, the BBQ is worth a visit! My wife and I split half rack of ribs, 1/3 poind of brisket and pork, jalepeno cornbread, peach Bourbon baked beans, and brisket mac and cheese. This is going to sound silly especially on how good the brisket and pork were - but I enjoyed the beans more than anything else. These beans were sweet and spicy with peaches, Bourbon, and red pepper in them for a truly amazing experience. The brisket and pulled pork were elite as both were tender and juicy. The ribs started off great and fell off the bone but the end was a little too tough. Jalapeño cornbread was sticky, sweet, and had the kick you would expect. Brisket mac was cheese but the brisket seemed out of place to me. There are 6 sauces: Carolina Red (mild), Georgia Mustard, Perfect 9 BBQ (vinegar tomato base), Triple S (medium), Sweet Chili, and Hot Carolina Red. All sauces were fantastic! Based on my review, Carol Lou's serves up a 5-star experience but 2 things holds them back. 1. They charge you for sauce. They charge $1 for an extra 2 oz container of sauce. You only get one choice of sauce with your sandwiches or meat and you don't get any on the side if you choose for them to dump it on the meat. Carol Lou's sauces are not made of gold and it is ridiculous to charge for extra sauce. 2. Sweet tea was rurnt and that is a Southern Word for bad and awful. It tasted old and it had gone bad. Other than those 2 things, the food is excellent but if you are a sauce-aholic and sweet tea lover like me, be prepared.

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Half rack of ribs with peach Bourbon beans, jalepeno cornbread, and brisket mac and cheese

Debbies Diner

4.6(27 reviews)

4.6 mi

When I arrived I thought I was teleported back into the 70's…read more Old school is the word. I was waiting for Mel from Mel's diner to walk out from the kitchen scratching his backside. :) The staff knows all of the patrons by first name. The food was like grandma used to make and the coffee was great. Prices were good and the service was second to none If you're looking for a Starbucks kind of vibe this ain't the place. But if you want a good meal at a good price stop in. Staff is awesome Thanks guys. Can't wait to visit again Chicago Bob

What dump. I was going to eat and catch up on emails and was kicked out by Debby. She said they…read moredon't allow office work, which is stupid. In the 30+ years I've never had that happen. That Debby is a real B****. Don't go here it's not safe. I thought I was going to get jumped by the locals in the diner.

Small and charming, not over decorated

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Burger Theory

3.1(34 reviews)

0.6 mi

This chain restaurant (connected to the Decatur Holiday Inn) is clean with plentiful seating. While…read morethe staff is minimal, they are attentive and great at multitasking when large groups arrive. My burger was cooked exactly to my specifications (medium, little bit of pink) which provided a juicy base to the build-your-own additions. Fries were solid and I appreciated the pickle spear to round out the dish. I started with wings, but their buffalo sauce is...unique. I cannot say I love the flavor; there's something off about it for me. I have a similar feeling with Red Robin's buffalo sauce, so if that doesn't bother ya, you're probably fine!

Ordered the Farm Fresh burger as a lettuce wrap--the burger was fine, wouldn't say it was worth the…read moreprice, but it was okay. The lettuce part not so much--wimpy and gross in some spots. Onion rings were good if a tad overcooked? Our hostess, waiter and presumably the manager (?), were all great--very nice and funny. Nothing to complain about.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

3.2(54 reviews)

0.6 mi

Stopped in at Cracker Barrel just off I-72 near Decatur, Illinois for lunch, and went a different…read moreroute than usual. I ordered the vegetable plate with four sides, broccoli, baby carrots, collard greens with ham, and green beans. The broccoli was cooked just right, still had some firmness to it and not mushy. The carrots were simple and good, exactly what you expect when they're done right. The green beans had that slow-cooked flavor, definitely not straight out of a can, they had some seasoning and depth to them. The collard greens with ham were the standout. Nice smoky flavor, well-seasoned, and clearly had some time put into them. I also had cornbread, which came out warm, a little crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and a hot mocha with the meal. This was a good reminder that you don't have to go heavy here to get a solid meal. The vegetable plate holds its own and actually brings more flavor than you might expect. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 5120 Hickory Point Frontage Rd Decatur, IL 62526

Delicious food! My pot roast with mashed potatoes and my sides of sweet baby carrots and broccoli…read morewere just the ticket on a gloomy and cold day. Our server was friendly and efficient. She came around at just the right time to refill my cup with steaming hot and very good coffee. The fireplace was burning which added a nice touch and also provided a little heat to the old country charm. I would certainly come back.

Country Fried Pickles

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Red Lobster

2.6(57 reviews)

0.1 mi

I'm giving a 5 star because of our server and food! Our server was the only server working at…read more1:15pm for lunch. Restaurant had 7 tables, one server, 2 managers were just standing around talking to each other, hostess was clearing tables. We were all shaking our heads. We overheard other patrons complaining about service and felt sorry for the server. Annamarie our server was awesome and should get a big kudos and the managers should get retrained on how to be working managers !!!!

I had the Cajun chicken pasta. The pasta was overcooked no flavor. The chicken had no flavor, even…read morethough it looked like it was seasoned steel. I had no flavor. Everything was bland. Only thing that was good was my strawberry lemonade.

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Log Cabin Smokehouse

4.7(12 reviews)

41.8 mi

Hole in the wall BBQ place that also randomly sells dim sum and egg rolls, but honestly it works…read moreout perfectly for my husband to get BBQ and for me to order Asian. Food was delightful and the waitstaff was great.

Such a low key spot-but awesome!! Dumplings were delish, along with all the bbq dishes we tried…read moreplus the Mac and cheese.