It took us about ten minutes to find parking. Not a lot to find. We walked in and checked in. It's…read moremostly reservation only and the bar is included in that rotation. They told us it be about a 30 min wait. We only waited about 10 min before we were seated because a reservation didn't show up. Josie was our server she was so friendly. We ordered an appetizer it was delicious it was a beef cup essentially I'll attach a photo but their menu does change! The house salad was scrumptious. We ordered pork chops and salmon. Everything was so good. They also have brunch. The atmosphere was amazing and calm. Highly recommend

We had the ceviche recently and it was delicious as always. It is one of my favorite seafood…read morespecials that they offer especially during warmer months. The tostones rellenos are alsp one of my favorite apps. They always have several great beers on tao and this visit was no different. The music choices are also always superb. Service is amongst the best in the area. Could not recommend a restaurant more.

Luxury dining with great service and outstanding food! A little pricey, but worth it.read more

We went to Ruthie's for my son's 25th birthday. Everything was outstanding. Our waiter, Austin, was…read moresuperb. The food was delicious. We had a crab cake and 2/3 pound of Alaskan King crab legs for appetizers. Both excellent. For dinner we had filet medallions with shrimp and my son had the Chilean sea bass. We had mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese for sides. Filet was cooked perfectly and the sea bass was as well. It is not inexpensive, but very good. We highly recommend.

Food Very good and varied food. Interesting specials. Not…read moreyour average bar food. My favorite is the catfish dinner and catfish sandwich. I enjoy their side by side two flavor frozen margaritas or daiquiris. Service I typically sit at the bar or get takeout called in over the phone. Good service and they get my to go orders correct. Ambience Bar away from downtown with a mix of patrons of various ages.

The food is pretty good. The staff is always nice, except the head bartender, he clearly hates…read morebeing there and has a horrible "better than thou" attitude. We go every few months and don't return until we forget about how terrible his service is.

An unassuming little eatery at the back of a Mexican grocery store. Dona Camila means showings of…read morerespect to the owner Camila. She took care of the entire store and restaurant all by herself. The restaurant is very tiny, but the food is delish. The restaurant was empty when I arrived at 1pm. She put on the Mexican music when I arrive. Service is fast. The owner explained the menu and provided good recommendations. I tried 4 tacos of different meat: birria, lengua, steak and carnitas. All are served with onions and lime. I love birria and lengua the most, followed by carnitas. I picked an authentic Mexican soda from their fridge. I love all the drink options available.

Checked out this Mexican cafe and grocery store in Carbondale. Dona Camila looks like it wouldn't…read morebe a good place to eat to be honest. It looks like a simple family owned grocery store. However in the back there's a dining area. They make tacos and tortas. After looking around a bit we found where to order at. It's got a window in the back. There's a small menu of a few authentic Mexican items and the choices of protein. Mostly it's tacos of course. These are pretty easy to make. It's $4 each. Protein choices include beef, chicken, or get beans and vegetables. Got us a couple of tacos with the beans. These were topped with cilantro and onions. Small but full of flavor. The store has drinks such as Jarritos, and you can get big ass cans of beans so you can make tacos for later. Good place to get authentic Mexican food. It's located on West Jackson Street at Illinois Avenue in a building that looks unassuming from outside. There's taqueria is located in the back, and you order at the window.

We attended the Vulture Fest in nearby Makanda and decided here for dinner. I was disappointed to…read moresee they didn't have hibachi grills where your meal is prepared in front of you. We were seated in a room full of tables. Our seafood choices, the lobster and scallops were overcooked and tough. The soup was light and tasty. Very good yumyum sauce. Overall, the food was only mediocre at best! We will not bother to eat here again.

I absolutely love Yamato! Being that we are so far from the…read moreocean, here in Carbondale, I was scared to try sushi. But don't be like me, leave your fears at the door!! Run don't walk! Not only is this sushi really tasty and the staff really kind, but they offer a huge variety of other dishes, if you are a fresh fish whore, like myself! The tables and menus are never sticky or dirty and the bathroom is also very well stocked and maintained, which should be an industry standard, but you'd be surprised. Whenever you call in an order, your food is ready for you when you get there, no, waiting around. And the same goes for their super fast service when you dine in. I am always in and out expeditiously. Which is perfect because I work right down the street. I can pop in, stuff my face, and bounce, 30-45 minutes flat. This place is a true gem!

Best place to get Middle Eastern food in Carbondale. It just has pretty limited hours…read moreunfortunately. Aban Kitchen is pretty authentic. Prices are pretty good for the portions. They have the classic favorites like falafel and tabbouli. A small place that has a coziness. It's pretty limited as far as hours, with it only being open in the evenings. The menu features platters and sandwiches. Has most of the usual items. There's the classics like kabobs and shawarma. It's about $12 for an entree. We got a couple of the ones for vegetarians. I got the Falafel Entree. This came with a generous amount of falafel, along with hummus, pitas, a salad, and tahini. She got the falafel but in a pita. This looked like a pretty good sandwich. Good place except the hours. It's only open a few hours in the evenings, and it's closed on Mondays. There's meaty options, and plenty of things for vegans and vegetarians.

This was a great restaurant, but it's now permanently closed. there is nothing more to add, but I…read morehave to use more characters.

Always nice to drop in and have a meal. We stayed nearby and wish we'd stayed at GC. We spent…read moreSunday in park carving and enjoying nature. Needed a bag of ice and checked lodge they sell 10pound bag for $2.75 and super friendly while helping. Look forward to visiting again.

The Lodge has hosted many family events for us over the years ranging from bridal and baby showers…read moreto most recently my grandma's Celebration of Life. The Kelley Family and all of the staff at The Lodge have provided us with top notch service and care at every event for many years. They offer great Southern hospitality and charm right here in Illinois. First off, the water and soda at The Lodge tastes the best. I don't even drink soda, but I absolutely order one here. It's a nice treat after an afternoon of hiking. Second, be sure to try the fried chicken and fish served family style with all the sides. Their chicken and dumplings remind me of my grandma's homemade recipe. Lastly, don't forget to order a Dirty Martini or an Old Fashion at the bar behind the hostess station while you wait for a table.

We come in for the summer every year from New Orleans. And eat at Global Gourmet on our wedding…read moreanniversary each year. They NEVER disappoint. Excellent food, wonderful servers and the atmosphere manages to feel special without being pretentious. As you can imagine, coming from a city known world wide for its food, we're not throwing accolades around casually in Carbondale. But this place deserves all the praise! Best food we've had here!

Owner excellent,friendly awesome chef we had a great experience food was amazing a definite must…read moretry !