Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

We visited on a Friday night this summer and waited about 45 minutes to be seated. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience did not improve once we sat down. The interior was pretty dark and outdated. I always try to give the wait staff the benefit of the doubt, but the service was disappointing, rude, and lazy throughout most of the evening. Right out of the gate, the rolled silverware contained a dirty knife, so I had to ask for a clean one. I ordered the broasted chicken, which is something they are known for, but it wasn't very "broasted." It felt like they had cooked too many pieces at once. Additionally, the beans were cold and unappetizing, and the chicken noodle soup tasted ridiculously old. My husband ordered the fish, which was also barely lukewarm and completely flavorless. He mentioned that the rolls might have been the best thing he ate, but even they were pretty yeasty. The garlic toast was also more soggy than crunchy, which was a disappointment. There is free, easy parking right in front of the restaurant, though there is no outdoor seating. Overall, it was relatively lackluster, but if you are really hungry, you can chow it down.

Stopped in for a few. Was great to see kort. But maybe 20 ppl in there. Didn't like the music that…read morewas being played. Won't spend money here again unless MAYBE on a league night. I was NOT impressed.

Hands down, the top 5 best chicken wings I have ever eaten! Jodi is awesome! She's always in a…read moregreat mood, smiling & helpful! Jodi & the wings are what keeps me coming back! Easy to find location, lots of parking space & available seating! Ventilation works great! I never smell the cigarettes! The owners are very nice, and the wife cooks the wings perfect! Also, the sauces are to die for! Especially the parmesan garlic! Love this place!

Good place good service good food nice people friendly place I like going there for lunchread more

We were 1st time visitors to Garrett IN and saw the parking lot jammed at this nice place. Always a…read moregood sign! Their Friday night fish was fantastic! Honestly, the best I've ever had, and at 75, that's saying something I asked where they sourced their breading and tartar sauce. It's all homemade by the owner. Great prices, too. This is a cozy neighborhood bar and grille with lots of charm.

9.7.25 back again becuase of a yearly event I attend nearby, and I always know I'm going to stop…read moreby the Blue Moon! it's just fun. I was glad to get my visit in, as they are seasonal and will be closing for the winter next week. This time, there were about 12 cards in front of me, and it took about 30 min to get through the line. I know from looking at past pics that their prices have gone up (hasn't everything?!) , but nothing too extreme -- maybe $.50-ish on items, still really great deals. I ordered a cheeseburger/ fries/ drink combo, a small pup cup for my dog, and a chocolate cherry milkshake. I also ordered extra packets of ketchup and mayo. So my one :( is that I got my bag, an no ketchup or mayo. Then I asked for some and was given ketchup pakets but told mayo was an extra charge. How much? $.60. Meh, no thanks. Not that that the $ would have mattered, but I think at a burget joint, you shouldn't charge for that as a customer service issue. Especially when things like lettuce, tomato, onion etc are already included if you want them! Anyway, the buger was good, the fries were a little salty (they seem frozen, not homemade, but I ate them all), the shake was tasty, and my dog loved his pup cup! #yum #ReviewsByRL

We ordered the special which was 6 chili dogs for $9. To our surprise you had to pay $0.50 extra…read moreEACH hotdog just to add cheese. So $3 extra just to have cheese added onto 6 dogs. Kind of pricey if you ask me. They added corn dogs to their menu however they are just frozen ones. I thought they were homemade batter dipped or something special. The line was extremely long which was not surprising as there is not many other choices to eat in town. Expect a wait if you go the evening time. With that being said, the hot dogs were still very good.

I had the cod and it was good. Staff was friendly and the place was clean…read more Buddy had the double cheese burger said it was good but the bun was hard

Walked in expecting a small Town pub feel and got exactly…read morethat!!! I loved the feel and vibe and the food was yummmmyyyyyyy.... Our server was amazing and super friendly!! Definitely a spot for us to come back and visit!

A half and half ..(two little biscuits and a little gravy…read more.with half cooked hash browns is not worth $9 !! Forget that crap !!

Update 10/25/2025: Joanna's has noticeably declined in quality over recent months. The food has…read morebecome increasingly disappointing. To cut costs, they are now purchasing cheaper, lower-quality ingredients. Their onion rings are overly greasy, soggy, and unpleasantly greasy. The French fries are often burnt to a dark, crispy state, making them too hard and unappetizing to eat. The orange juice served is bitter and lacks the natural sweetness, indicating poor quality or improper preparation. The French salad dressing has a strange, sour taste that is unappealing. If this decline continues, I strongly believe Joanna's will close down permanently within the next year.

Came here with a group of about 9 and was promptly sat and taken care of! It was Tenderloin Tuesday…read moreso I had to try, wasnt disappointed at all! Apparently this is a local gem so if you're in the area, do stop by!

Sitting across the street from the courthouse in Albion is a gem of foodie find! Advertised as a…read morefriendly place to meet, the owner served us and was exceptionally friendly to us. Her goal is make the customer feel like family. Today's special was Salisbury steak , mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. I did not have it but my husband had it and he rated it a 5/5. I had the breaded tenderloin and French fries which was excellent as well. Decor is a nice clean bar/restaurant with beer signs and a huge picture of a steam engine. Overall, a great experience! I'll be back next I camp nearby.

Best fish and onion rings EVER! The onion rings dipped in their "tavern sauce" was delicious and…read moresome of the best I've ever had! ! Food was perfectly seasoned and no signs of excess grease anywhere and came out piping hot! Plan to share whichever fish meal you order because we have enough leftovers for 2 more people ! Waitress was friendly and went as far as to tell us the history of the Tavern! Highly recommend!! We will definitely be going back!

One of my favorite place to eat. If you go get the fish or the onion rings. We go here very oftenread more

Good food. Friendly service. Definitely worth the visit. Pleasant atmosphere and cleanread more

Brevins has been our go to place to eat and food is usually good but their new menus are so hard…read moreto read, especially in the back dining room that is dimly lit. Brown menus with white lettering. We had to ask for a senior menu (there is nothing on the menu to indicate they offer a senior menu). Also, it was so loud that we had to almost yell at each other. Not the best place to go for a conversation with friends over dinner.

Fun friendly with good food! A real step back in time…read moreGood comfort food! Homemade bread

Great spot for a good meal! Friendly staff and easy parking. Recommend the breakfast BLT! Kids…read moregrilled cheese was a hit. Said it was better than what I made at home. Biscuit and gravy was a good fit for my pick 7 year old as well! Definitely going back when we are in town