I was very pleasantly surprised by this place! It opened not too long ago and I finally got a…read morechance to make it in. We were greeted very warmly and the woman who served us was friendly and chatted with us in a way I feel like you don't experience much in customer service anymore. They have a pretty extensive menu with several items I'll have to return to try. They have a 10% military discount which was nice. They also have a 3% cc processing fee they waive if you pay in cash or with a debit card. They also have high chairs. I ordered the six piece shrimp which comes with two sides; I ordered fries and hush puppies. Their drinks are huge! My husband ordered the gumbo, which was very flavorful and just a tad spicy, not so spicy you couldn't eat it. He really enjoyed the bread that came with it. We also ordered corn nuggets and fried green tomatoes, which I can't resist. They were both so good! The fried green tomatoes were thin and crispy and every so often you would get this hint of salt, the perfect amount without being salty. They have ranch, ketchup, and a house sauce and my shrimp came with some cocktail sauce. My husband loved the corn nuggets. We had food left over to take home. It's bigger inside than I expected with plenty of seating. This place was a hit and we will be back!

Good selection of Cajun/creole dishes with the flavors you want. Had a coworker pick up for work…read moreand it was all delicious, even after a 30 minute transport. Hope to make it there for dine in and possibly some oysters.

Bakers & Hale is probably one of the if not the most popular restaurants in the Riverbend area…read more They are know for their amazing bands on the patio, which is year round and a pretty decent Happy Hour. The other day I meet up with some of my cousins for Happy Hour. I cannot go wrong with one of the HH pizzas. Three of the six cousins, ordered pizza with different toppings. I went with the HH Taco's. I enjoyed Two Shrimp Taco's for only $7. The HH pizzas are $10. Three cousins went with the regular menu and enjoyed salads, chicken wings and chicken strips/tenders. Everyone was pleased with their food. The only thing keeping B&H from getting 5 Stars is the service. It's never consistent. One time it's over the top and the next time it's the bare minimum. It really depends on who you get as a server. The seasoned ones who have been for a long time, know how to work a table. The newer and younger ones, just don't get it. They don't hustle and as their station fills up, they get overwhelmed and everything goes downhill. When: January 7, 2026 Why: Happy Hour with the cousins

Overall, a pretty good place. I came on a Sunday night with my extended family and they were able…read moreto see the party of seven pretty quickly. I've been here before and the food is pretty good. We got an appetizer of a special eggroll that they had and I got the fajita bowl with chicken, I don't think anybody at our table is too impressed with the eggroll and my fajita was lacking a bit of flavor. But I know that a lot of their pastors are really good because I've come here before and you just have to find what on the menu that you really like. Our server was nice and helpful and the inside of the restaurant is super cutely decorated. Seems like a really great spot for a date night or to go and listen to some of their live music. We just sat inside so we could have a nice conversation and not compete with the noise of the music but if that's what you're into it does seem like they have some really good live music on the patio

The smells coming out of this building are terrific.. Smoked meats with a diverse menu of…read morebreakfast, brunch and dinner. Snoots are selling out quickly.

Service was good price is too high BTW I found a big hunk of food in my burger the owner was nice…read morehe replaced my food I got ribs but I'll never be back only wanted to try the restaurant save your money stay away from here. You might get hair in your food also

Had a choice of TWO on Friday evening, we decided to check out Gators. Food and choices were top…read morenotch, seating area CLEAN and open. NO STRANGE SMELLS and the workers were friendly. I ordered the mussels with garlic bread and boudin balls. Very happy with my choice, BUT so many things to come back and try. I will definitely come back for the Creole Spaghetti, or the Fried Oysters. I would say that booths and a little more Cajun decor would help make the place more relaxing. Definitely a hidden gem.

My spouse and I ordered several items, including the boudin balls, catfish, shrimp po'boy, and…read moregumbo. The older gentleman working there was very friendly and provided good service. I can understand why people who haven't had authentic--or even moderately authentic--Creole or Cajun food might enjoy this place. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience. One reviewer mentioned that some of the fried items tasted frozen, and I have to agree. It was especially noticeable with the boudin balls. The gumbo was overly oily, and I'm fairly certain the sausage was hot dogs rather than smoked sausage or andouille. Whatever recipe they're using for the gumbo needs significant improvement, or it should be removed from the menu altogether. The catfish was average, and my spouse described the po'boy as okay. I will say that they used jumbo shrimp on the po'boy, which was a nice touch. In total, we spent around $80. At that price point, I expected food quality that better matched the cost. I'm glad I had the opportunity to try Gators for myself, but unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for authentic Cajun or Creole cuisine.

Soul food done right! The dressing?! Best I've ever had! I know I'm starting the review with that,…read morebut it's that good! Err'thing is good from the Turkey legs, to the catfish, to the chicken wings down to the sides. A must if you're looking for soul food done right!

This was my first time going to this restaurant and I've been wanting to try for about a year now…read more When I arrived the food smell good and the place looked clean and the staff was very friendly. We looked over the menu and we ended up ordering fried catfish, fried Green tomatoes, and fried pork chops. I also got a side order of mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy and fried okra. The fried green tomatoes came out and I felt like they were overcooked very mushy inside. The outer banner was very crunchy and cooked well the inside didn't really have much taste. The menu said they would serve it with a ranch dressing but it ended up being some other type of reddish sweet and sour type creamy dressing. It was ok. The pork chops we're dry and the meat tasted old. I think they need to change their meat supplier. The mashed potatoes taste it like I had a ton of garlic powder. In my opinion a restaurant should never use garlic powder but instead use fresh garlic in their dishes. It's really easy just to throw cloves of garlic in the potatoes as you're boiling them. Or roast them. I was burping up garlic for several hours after I left. You can often judge a soul food restaurant by their mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was baked but the cheese sauce tasted like nacho cheese sauce. Or some type of ready-made cheese sauce. And they just mixed up the cheese sauce with some elbow pasta, threw some American cheese on top and threw it in the oven. It was not the worst mac and cheese I ever had but it was definitely not good. The restaurant was very clean and I like their decor. Ray came out talking to customers and checking on their satisfaction. He was nice and I didn't have the heart to give him bad news. But I really believe unless they fix their recipes and show more imagination that they're not going to make it. Lighten up on the salt. The food was too salty. I wanted to try their sweet potato pie but after me and disappointed by all the other dishes I changed my mind. I probably won't be going back. 65 bucks for dinner for two.

Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Food is 10/10. Big plus for having vegetarian options or being able to modify dishes to be…read morevegetarian. It's one of a very few places in the area that isn't a chain, isn't just burgers and pizza, and also isn't pretentious or overpriced. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. We've been there at least ten times and only once was the service slow. It was an anomaly because they're usually really on top of things. Ambiance is a friendly, but upscaled downtown cafe/bar place that is perfect for taking out-of-towners or a fun brunch with the ladies. (They have a separate brunch menu on Saturdays!) I don't drink, so I can't comment on their drink selections. I'm taking away a star because the parking situation is annoying, especially during construction. There is street parking or a huge parking lot in the back. However, the back parking lot is a terrible hodgepodge of concrete and asphalt and a gazillion potholes and no super clear direction on how to get to the restaurant. Some signage would go a long way in helping customers to not only find parking, but once parked, to them navigate back to the little crevice where the back door is located. The back porch is located behind a larger portion of the structure and you can't see it from the parking lot. Additionally, if you have anyone in your party with mobility issues, it's next-to-impossible to park near enough to the door to make a difference. The handicapped parking spots are 40 yards away from the back door. All that said, we will def go back because there's nothing else like it in the area.

Excellent, excellent Cajun food and great service oh my goodness! The seafood gumbo over rice was…read moreloaded with protein, and you can tell they make their roux from scratch. The shrimp po'boy had very thinly sliced pickles to cut through the remoulade (solid condiment by the way), with crisp, well-seasoned shrimp on a crisp, fluffy, grilled roll. The red beans and rice came with smoke and a gentle kick, and the cornbread was a pleasant surprise - a complex fore flavor with a lingering buttery sweetness. I would dine here again!

Gumbo 2 Geaux is the perfect place to dine on Friday during Lent. I went for one of my favorites,…read moreClam Strips, but they were sold out. Since there were no clams, I went for the Catfish Basket. The Catfish Basket had multiple catfish fritters, steak fries and two hush puppies. They also provided a cup full of sliced onions and pickles. Plus, a small serving of Remoulade. I enjoyed the cajun breading on the catfish, it had a flavorful spicy kick. The steak fries were cut fat and thick and I liked the seasoning. For me, they could have been crispier. The Hush Puppies were good, but I was disappointed when I saw a box of Classic Hush Puppies being delivered by their supplier. Homemade Hush Puppies are so much more flavorful. They've been promoting, Barq's Creme Soda on FB and Creme Soda was a favorite when I was growing up, so I couldn't resit ordering one. It was cool, refreshing and brought back flashes of memories. Oh, it was also a great accompaniment beverage to my Lent dinner. Customer Service is good, because chances are you will be waited on by one of the owners. They are true hands on owners and big supporters of the Alton community.

JUST GO!…read more Incredible food, super friendly servers that smile & fast service! My dad treated my sister and I to lunch at one of his favorite places, Sawmill. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with an enthusiastic hello. The place is very clean! The menu is pretty large and written clearly on the wall. Priced just right, in my humble opinion, for the great experience. We got our own drinks and were brought sauces right away. I think we received our order within 5 mins, if that. I ordered the turkey platter with French fries and applesauce. The turkey was so tender, absolute perfection! The fries were crispy and barely salted - but win! I'm a sucker for a great applesauce and Sawmill wins -- chunky and unsweetened. Amazing food, all around. My dad loved his BBQ pork, fried okra & baked beans. My sister complimented the delicious beef brisket several times as the best she's had. She loved the baked beans and green beans. Such a wonderful dining experience and really a cool place. I'm also impressed with the cleanliness - if you look up at the decor above you on the beams, not only is it super cool and vintage, but clean; not a cobweb in sight. We loved this place & I'm sure you will as well! Excellent food, service and light music for a relaxing ambiance. Bravo, Sawmill! Keep up the great work, you're truly a gem!

Hello This is one…read moreinteresting area and place. They have pretty good Bbq. I had a two choice platter. It could have fed 2. But I am a champion and conquer the food. :). Brisket was tender but i felt a little dry. The ribs are holy ribs. Tender and very beefy! Oops I should say porky. Lots of meat on them! They have 4 different sauces to choose from. The ambience is very country and fitting the location. Not fancy but an experience. I gave a 4 for the ribs, potato salad, sauces and experience. I almost went a 3 because of canned green beans. Go enjoy and get stuffed. There is a camper site right behind the place. Maybe bring a camper, eat a ton and pass out in a food coma!