Bluff City Grill was one of my stops on the St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in Alton. In my younger…read moredays, I could chug a green beer, but in my senior years it doesn't even sound good. So when the bartender offered me a green beer, I turned it down. She then offered me a, Green Sangria. What? She then told me it was made with Midori and I was sold. It was a refreshing green cocktail for the holiday. When you are partying on St. Paddy's Day, you need to snack to help balance the liquor consumption. Sticking with the "green" theme, I ordered some Guac Bites with a Sweet Chili dipping sauce. It's fresh mildly spicy guacamole wrapped in a won ton and fried to a golden color. It's one of my favorite appetizers here at BCG. They also offer a Cajun Ranch dip, but I prefer the Sweet Chili. The service is always fun and friendly, making your dining/drinking experience memorable.

I attended with a large group and the staff were very attentive. I had the crab stew and fish…read moretacos. Mom had white chicken chili and veggie stir fry. We will definitely come again.

Popped in for a quick bite on a Sunday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised. The service was…read morefast, friendly, and attentive, and the burgers absolutely exceeded expectations. Great beer selection, a fun atmosphere, and even live music made for an enjoyable experience. Jason, our bartender/server, was a hoot and added to the great energy of the place. We'll definitely be back! And as another server put it, a burger joint has no business having pasta salad that delicious, but they do. Don't skip it!

My go-to spot on Main Street in Edwardsville for a quick bite is Sneakys. It all started as a food…read moretruck, but now it's a cozy little restaurant that used to be a brewery. They've recently upgraded to a full kitchen, so they can now whip up some delicious food. There's even a patio area outside where you can enjoy your meal on a nice day. I highly recommend trying their Borracho Tots. They're topped with queso, bacon, fresh jalapeno, and a fried egg. The queso is creamy and delicious, and the bacon adds a nice crunch. The jalapeno is spicy, but not too much, and the fried egg is perfectly cooked. I was so impressed with these tots that I'm still thinking about them! Sneakys also has a great selection of beers on tap, which is always rotating. They also have a wide variety of other drinks, so there's something for everyone. The staff is top-notch and will go out of their way to make sure you have a great time. Jason, Dany, Rainey and Brian are especially friendly and helpful, and if you get to chat with Tyler, one of the owners, you'll definitely get a few laughs and some fun facts! I love Sneakys whenever I get a chance to go. It's a great place to grab a quick bite and enjoy some delicious food and drinks.

My wife and I were wanting a new place to go out to eat and I listed all of the options in town. We…read morecouldn't reach an agreement and got into a huge fight. Long story short I'm here alone eating a burger. Good burger.

I don't have anything good or bad to say about this restaurant. It's just meh. The prices don't…read morematch the lackluster quality of the food.

Dependable burgers. Excellent service. Cool ambiance, esp when outdoor area is available. And -…read morebest of all - several Schlafly beers on tap.

Morrison's Irish Pub - Alton, IL…read more We finally stopped into Morrison's and it delivered that cozy, old-world Irish pub charm you want when you walk through those doors. I had the Irish cheese sandwich, Justin went with the corned beef -- and both were genuinely good. Comforting, hearty, and exactly what you hope for in a pub meal. Now... the kitchen was moving a bit slow this visit. Was it noticeable? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Also yes. Because Sam -- the female bartender -- absolutely made the experience. Fun, engaging, and the kind of personality that makes you feel like you're already a regular even if it's your first visit. That kind of service turns a "slow day" into a good memory. The menu is packed with authentic Irish favorites, and honestly, next time we're absolutely going to lean fully into the classics -- because this feels like a place that does traditional comfort food right. One small wish: I really wish they made their own chips. The bagged chips were a little lackluster and felt like a missed opportunity next to an otherwise hearty, made-with-care menu. Overall: a great spot that was likely just having an off day -- and still absolutely worth your time. Don't leave without ordering the pear cider. It is absolutely fabulous. Bright, crisp, lightly sweet, and dangerously drinkable. We'll be back -- and we're coming hungry.

This was my first time and let me tell you...it will not be my last! The food was phenomenal! The…read moreservice was perfect and the staff were amazing! The vibe had me wanting to book a trip to Ireland!

Had high hopes for this place, but it didn't work for me. We stopped in on our way back from a…read moremotorcycle ride. Walked in and the music was so loud, I almost couldn't wait to get my cider. Good on them that they HAD cider. And the service was quick (THANK GOODNESS!). Headed out as soon as I had it in my hand. Outside's pretty eclectic, and quieter...

Cold beer. Nice environment. Good staff. Clean and smells good. It's a bar, nuff said!read more

Great food and service. I enjoy going on Thursday afternoons since they always have a great band.read more

This little place off of West County Rd just west of the hospital is great! Reasonably priced…read morelunch specials are served quickly and are lovingly prepared. The tavern has daily drink specials too!

My wife and I went here for her birthday date. We had been wanting to try it for some time and…read morefinally had the chance plus hope they had worked the early opening kinks out. We went early, around 4:30 because we hadn't had lunch and our childcare was available at that time. We were seated right away and we chose the patio. The physical restaurant is nice but the metal chairs on the patio are not the most comfortable. As the place got more crowded it became very loud and there is about six inches from the chair behind you. It is very hard to have a conversation. When it came to the food there was a lot to be desired. To start they didn't have unsweet tea or any tea. We started with the Grouchy Egg which is just a Scotch egg. It was a little under seasoned but the marmalade helped it a lot. The big issue was that it was cold! We then had a couple salads which were very good. I had the wedge which had Marcoot cheese curds and Wayfare dressing. It was the best wedge salad I've ever had. Then we waited, and waited, and waited. It was an hour and half before we got our food. People who came in after us got their food, ate, and left before we got our main dishes. My wife had the shrimp and I had the picanha, which they call a pub steak. Everything was cold, the vegetables were ice cold. The picanha was not cooked properly as the fat cap was not rendered at all. It was hard and I had to take it out of my mouth. There was also little no Maillard because it was cooked on a girl but it didn't taste like charcoal or wood; again that's just preference but you should know what you're getting. I would have made our server aware but we didn't see her again for another fifteen minutes. If the potatoes and vegetables had been hot then they probably would have been good. We ended with the Oreo cheese cake. This was very good and the cheesecake was excellent and the crust was very well done as well. It was a bit rich for my personal taste but it was executed well and my wife really liked it. I will add that I don't know if this is the fault of the kitchen or if our server forgot about us and it died in the window, the kitchen should have still caught it if this was case. Overall, we were not impressed and won't be back. Drive the twenty minutes to St. Rose or head to the metro east. Even if everything was the result of our server it reflected very poorly on the restaurant as a whole.

I was expecting the same old Greenville fare in the same old Greenville type of place. But I was so…read morepleasantly surprised and impressed! The interior is adorable and well designed considering its small size. We ate on the heated patio, which actually was fine - not at all cold like I expected. (The metal chairs however...) The food was excellent, the steak was perfectly cooked, the veggies weren't too over or undercooked. (Wish there was more of them) The owner is obviously doing a ton himself because he was going around talking with people, getting waters, moving chairs, kinda anything that needed doing it looked like. I know folks in Greenville often have a weird hangup about bars, and I don't drink myself, but this isn't a dark and seedy joint. I very much enjoyed myself here. This is a pretty and classy place perfect for date night or Girls Night. It's just missing out on five stars because of the lack of a good web presence. There isn't a posted menu anywhere that I could find, the regular updates that the owner does on Facebook are great, but that information doesn't have captions and isn't written down somewhere, which is very inconvenient. I don't want to have to listen to his spiel only to get to the one thing I'm looking for. I would strongly recommend improving the actual website (not just Facebook) so that folks younger than 50 (who DO exist in Greenville!) might be more encouraged to access the information.