Tried this place for the first time today (used DoorDash for delivery) and we were all very happy…read morewith the food. We will definitely be ordering from them again!

From the owner: Stampede Market & Grill is a Restaurant & Market located in Alton, IL and has been serving…read moredelicious American cuisine to all the people of Alton and the surrounding areas for many years. We specialize in serving up American Food, BBQ, Fish, Fired Chicken, Daily Specials, Sandwiches and Pig Snout. We also offer Delivery and Liquor. Stampede Market & Grill serves up delicious American food hot and fresh daily. You can also stop by our convenience store to pick up drinks, snacks, and home essentials. Don't forget to ask about our daily specials to try great new recipes at a bargain price. Stop by for a meal today.

Literally my favorite restaurant ever, and it's not even close. If you're in the St. Louis area,…read morethe hour long drive is worth it for the hummus alone. Or the sticky toffee pudding alone. Or the soup. Or any of the entrees. If something is on the menu, it's because it's great-- there's no "filler" options or reheated Sysco food. It's the freshest food I've ever had at a restaurant (you can tell it's farm to table/locally sourced) and I don't really know how to describe this but like... after I eat there, I feel full to the point of bursting, but not in a gross way? Like usually when I eat that much I feel kinda sick or nauseous, but that doesn't happen here. And for how high quality the food is, you'd expect a kinda stuffy environment and high price tag, but no! It's got a friendly, laid back vibe with chill (but attentive) staff. Apps are $10 and entrees are $20. They could charge twice as much and I'd still consider it a fair price. As previously mentioned, everything on the menu is amazing so follow your heart and get whatever sounds good. But I'd personally recommend the hummus, grilled bread, and soup as starters (yes, all of them) and don't even THINK about leaving without getting the sticky toffee pudding, even if you split it between a few people. It's exactly how I imagined ambrosia tasting like.

It was a Friday during Lent and I went to Delmar Public House to enjoy their Fish & Chips. Well,…read morethat didn't happen. In addition to their regular menu, DPH always has a Weekly Special Menu. Once I saw what the weekly special pasta was, I had to have it. I am a huge fan of Smoked Salmon and they did theirs in house. The pasta not only had the smoked salmon, it also had sautéed red onion, a tangy European style cream cheese sauce and cavatappi pasta with fried cappers and fresh dill. The cream sauce was perfect. It was just a light covering, enough for flavor without being overwhelming. As always, the portion was healthy, so I had leftovers for the next days lunch. I enjoyed it chilled and it was like eating a cold pasta salad. DPH always gets bonus points from me for having eco-friendly to-go vessels. My adult beverage of choice for the seafood pasta, was a glass of Pinot Gris. I prefer a Grigio, but they only had the Gris. Gris is fairly similar to Grigio. I always say, it's like a first cousin, once removed. Service is always top-notch. It doesn't matter if you are sitting at a table or the bar, you'll be treated right.

Omg. Our photos tell it all! We can't say enough about their food! I had the warm goat cheese…read moresalad. Ok, hear me out, I NEVER order thee kinds of foods, but I was feeling wild and crazy today and it paid off! It's probably one of the best salads I've ever had. I added chicken and it was perfect. My husband had the beef teepee which is one of their staple dishes and he LOVED it. We sat at the bar. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. And martinis are superb! Highly recommended! 11/10

When I think of martinis, I think of Bossanova and when I think of Bossanova, I think of martinis…read more The two of them, just go together. I enjoy a relaxing evening sitting at the bar at Bossanova, sipping a Martini. The music is played softly in the background at a level that makes it easy to enjoy and still have a conversation. When I get hungry while I am sipping my martini, I like to enjoy one of their flatbreads, perhaps an order of Salmon Rangoon or a bowl of French Mussels. They're all delicious and will satisfy my hunger pains. The reason I took a star away is, when I ordered my Extra Dry Tito's with a Twist and Make it Skate. The bartender did not know what I meant by, "Make It Skate". I had to explain to her what that phrase meant. She did fairly well, but it wasn't a true skate. I'm confident her eventually master that martini skill.

Love this place. Great service. Wonderful food. If you want to be casual you can enjoy the sports…read morebar. If you want to dress up a little. Enjoy the dining room.

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'm embarrassed to admit, I lived in Alton for six years and never went to Don & Penny's until my…read morelast month. To be honest, the first two years of living in Alton I thought it was an old closed restaurant. Then when I found out it was open, some people said to avoid it, that it was a rough crowd. Now I can honestly say, I regret not going earlier. If I had, I may have been a regular. The reason I finally went was a farewell party for a friend moving to Florida. There were twelve of us and I wish I would have photographed everyone's food. It all looked delicious and most of them had been there before and others like me who were there for the first time were blown away too. The service was super friendly, I knew the server/bartender from another local restaurant that he worked. I had him coach me on what to order, since the menu had a variety of choices.He said the Mexican dishes were their most popular, but I had Mexican the previous night and did not want to repeat. I choose to go with the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Damn, it was good. It was better than the restaurant in town that is known for its Pork Tenderloin. It was a typical pork tenderloin sandwich, the patty was huge and extended beyond the bun. The seasoning on the pork is what made it stand out over others that I have had. The fries were pretty stellar, too. They were crisp and fried to an appealing light golden color. The sandwich also came with garnishes on the side. The pork tenderloin was so good, I did not add any of the onion, lettuce or tomato. I regret not going to Don & Penny's sooner. Don't make the same mistake as I did. Next time you're out and about, stop by Don & Penny's for a cocktail and some delicious food.

Amazing. Everything homemade and service was awesome. If you are in the area stop and enjoyread more

Ashley H. Was our server. Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. The hostess I didn't…read moreget her name but she welcomed my party in with a professional friendly spirit. Building was dimly lit and spacious with ample seating. Food we ordered was the shrimp 2/3/4 way with one side . Popcorn shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp fettuccine, grilled shrimp , baked potato, corn and biscuits were amazing. Drinks were frozen, fruity and great consistency. My only complaint was the time it took to get our meals and to go boxes and pay our bill. I think Ashley was the only server on the floor and it must have been one cook, but to make this positive as well the food did come out hot , and fresh and seasoned to perfection ! Kudos to this location for making this a great food experience!

This lunch date with my hubby was not the best. When we walked in we waited 05:16:20 minutes…read morebefore a hostess appeared. Keep in mind, it was not crowded. I gave my name and we waited 10:20:17 minutes to be seated. Once seated, we waited 03:46:12 minutes before we received our biscuits. We waited 07:06:51 minutes after the bread to get our drinks. The waitress returned 03:35:36 minutes later to take our orders. After placing our orders, we waited 24:21:21 minutes before we received our food. I could have dealt with the delay had our food not been served lukewarm. I should have known by the initial contact with the hostess that this would not be a good experience. The environment was extremely noisy. We had ti listen to the guys across from us condemn poor people while the customers behind us talked about jumping a girl into their club. Needless to say, I will not be returning. Our waitress did her best but she was extremely overworked and the restaurant was understaffed.

This has always been my favorite Alton area restaurant and I have lived here over 40 years, known…read morelocally simply as "The Moonlight". From its humble beginning as a chicken shack on Fosterburg Road, this Italian family owned and run gem has grown to become the best in the area. They are most known locally for their outstanding "talk n chick" fried chicken and their fabulous Italian dishes and soups. They have a popular take out service with a separate counter and room on the south side of the building with slightly lower prices. The interior is unique with several odd-shaped dining rooms and two bars due to building expansions wrapping completely around the original chicken shack, which now is the kitchen, with a salad preparation basement room underneath. The Moonlight still has one dining room with now unused large interior front staircase that goes to the old front east entrance since the main entrance was relocated to the north side of the building where the parking lot is located. On the west (rear) side is the primary bar and a banquet room that is frequently used for local seminars and marketing presentations. Special meeting or special occasion? This is your place. Love the tortellini soup and the Italian dishes are top notch. Nice main bar and a great side room off the lobby for special gatherings. You won't go wrong if you go here.

Do you love large breast? If so you need to visit Castelli's and have their fried chicken dinner…read more The breast they serve, are the largest I have ever seen and the accompanying pieces are impressive as well. Thick meaty thighs, curvaceous legs and wings that look as if the chicken has been pumping iron at the local gym. Big pieces, crispy flavorful coating and juicy meat. I primarily do carry-out and the quality of their take out is equally as good as when dining in the restaurant. Pick-up is smooth and fast, as they have a separate entrance and room for take-out. The staff is friendly and very professional. The service has that family owned business feel. If you're a fan of Onion Rings, I recommend enjoying an order as an appetizer. Their rings are super big and made in house. I do not like onion rings that come from a bag. When ordering my sides, I like mashed potatoes with white gravy. They also offer brown gravy, if that is your thing. My other side is always green beans. They make their green beans with bacon and onion. It reminds me of my momma's. With those two sides, it is a true Sunday Chicken Dinner on any day of the week. I've been coming to Castelli's my entire life. I started coming here as a child when it was called, Moonlight. Many of the locals still call it, Moonlight and no-one will correct them, because we all know where they are talking about. Service in the carry-out room is always speedy and friendly. So if you're a fan of fried chicken, I recommend ordering on-line for a pick-up. Or, treat yourself to a night out and dine in the restaurant. Remember to order the onion rings.

I had been waiting for them to post their cheesy grits and shrimp special - and luck would have it…read morethey did this week! I added bacon and cheese and let me just say I haven't stopped thinking about it since.

WOW!!! I was surprised at how fast I received my food and it was fresh! The chicken bites were…read moreflavorful and cooked to perfection. The hush puppies were delicious and melted in your mouth and who doesn't love potatoes so of course the wedges were fire too. I'm not sure what the remoulade is but I can say I dipped EVERYTHING in it - I want a bottle of that at home. So so so good and so upset with myself for not trying them sooner. Service was great as I received a handwritten notecard with me food :)

2026 : Sonny has taken back over as he rightfully should!…read more Fast and kind service, amazing food! Beautiful place to go out to eat and enjoy your time!

Santino's is back under the ownership of the original owners. Unfortunately the ones who bought it…read moreabout a year ago did not succeed and the original owners came back to rescue the restaurant. They had a special grand re-opening last night, which I avoided. I knew the crowds would be insane, so I came for their first day serving lunch. I like how the ambiance is old school Italian. White linen table cloths and black linen napkins. The tables are protected it a sheet of butcher paper cut to the exact size. It protects that pretty white linen. As a centerpiece, they have tacky artificial flowers. Table would look better without it. My server was quick to greet me. I ordered a Pino Grigio as my adult beverage. When she delivered my wine, I said I needed more time to look the menu over. When she came back, I asked a couple of questions and went with the chalkboard special, Meat Cannelloni with Spinach Pink Vodka Sauce. It came with a side salad and a breadstick. I chose Bleu Cheese as my dressing. The dressing was thick, creamy and had chunks of Bleu Cheese. The lunch special had two cannelloni's filled with meat and overly covered in a rich pink vodka sauce blended with lots of sautéed spinach. The sauce had good flavor, they just over poured on top of the cannelloni. Luck for me it came with a breadstick to wipe up the extra sauce. My server was attentive. She checked on me a couple of times while I dined. Sonny the owner, was assisting servers and thanking guest for coming back. From what I have heard in the community, everyone is glad Sonny is back in charge. I think they'll be doing just fine.

The food was great staff was friendly, I would recommend to come here, because we lost our Captain…read moreDs in Edwardsville, IL.

This is terrible I found a fish on my fish sandwich and fries in my fries! Fix this establishment…read more There was ranch in my ranch cup! this is deeply offending my kind(aka a karen)