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    Bluff City Grill

    4.0 (156 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BLUFF CITY GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brittany A.

    An Alton must! We were in town for a fishing tournament and looking for a good dinner before heading home. Searched the area and found this place after seeing Bluff City Outdoors stuff all day. What a cute spot! The interior was huge, but the patio was amazing! Easy access from the road, parking wasn't terrible. Service was great, our serve was attentive and a manger stopped by each table to chat as well. Host stand staff was so cheerful and welcoming! Food was great from a huge menu- wide variety of options. Drink menus were fantastic as well!

    Firecracker shrimp
    Amanda J.

    Shrimp appetizer was good in size but it came out luke warm. Would've been better hot. The pasta was the same way. Wasn't hot. The cheese on top wasn't even melted. Also there was no cream sauce. And I asked the waitress if it was a white creamy pasta and she said yes. Every other place I've had this pasta was good and creamy. This was really bland, lacked flavor. Service was ok. She was nice. The place is big and has plenty of seating. Wish I could've gave a better review.

    Sangria
    Erica D.

    Love how big this place is! Lots of space for events and anything else. Love the ambiance and it was very clean on the inside. Came in and was seared rather quickly. They had sports on which was a plus. The drinks were good and strong. Martinis were a nice size compared to most places. Food: Buffalo Chicken Dip 5/5 EASILY Never had pita chips fried! A game changer for sure Firecracker Shrimp: 5/5 Def have a nice kick‼ Mozzarella Sticks: 5/5 Cooked to Perfection Philly Cheesesteak: 4/5Tasty but a tad chewy Bacon Grilled Cheese w/chili: 5/5 Three Little Pigs: 3/5 missing flavor Overall great, I'd come again‼‼‼

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    John S.

    If you happen to be in Alton, Bluff City is a great place to meet up with some friends for lunch or dinner. It's a very casual and comfortable place where people were dressed up and dressed down but no one felt out of place. There's plenty of parking which isn't always the case downtown. A nice patio area, good drink specials, and solidly good food. They have some fancier entrees but we went sandwiches and they were great. I recommend the three pigs with tots and a Shinerbock.

    Angel Hair Pasta with Alfredo
    Natasha M.

    Bluff City Grill did a fantastic job of hosting my family's gathering by providing quick, accurate service and great food. I requested the crab stew and Alfredo over Angel Hair pasta and I'm glad that I asked for a couple of extra veggies to be added because otherwise, it was kinda lacking. Overall, check them out for their spacious hosting options and food.

    Baked chicken wings
    Claralyn B.

    We took my Mom here for her birthday dinner and she loved it! Pretty decor and plenty of tv's in bar room so we could watch football. Mom had baked chicken wings which she said were tasty. My boyfriend had the meatloaf special and I had the fried chicken special which were both hot and full of flavor. Our server was also the bartender in the back room where we sat and he was knowledgeable and attentive. We will definitely be back!

    Philly Cheesesteak, Ultimate BLT and a side of fried corn!!

    The service was excellent and the food was amazing for our first time. Plenty of tv's to watch the Bills beat the Chiefs

    Stinger sandwich. Teriyaki chicken strips with melted provolone + Crab stew.
    Kelsey F.

    This sandwich had three huge strips on it and the sauce was SO good. Crab stew was rich and delicious! Guac bites with the Cajun ranch is a must. Super friendly staff, great portions and yummy food Will come back!

    Side Salad
    Shirley D.

    This was my first time visiting this establishment . Went with 3 others on a Friday night around 6pm. It was packed. Several large tables of people. Our wait was about 15 minutes. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. However, it was so loud in this place we couldn't hear what she was saying and vice versa. I ordered the tilapia platter which comes with a side salad or soup. It was good but not fantastic. Good value. I'm not saying I'll never be back. However, this will not be my first pick of a restaurant while visiting Alton.

    Sylvester T.

    We went here for Cigar Event yesterday. We did not had the Food but we did have signature drinks. The service was excellent. The staff were very friendly! The ambiance was trendy we at the outdoor tent event; was very nice and elegant. We will be back !

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    1 year ago

    Bailed on another place and landed here, awesome service for a walk-in on Valentine's day. Got the specials, did not disappoint

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    Food was good service was good place was clean everything was good. Service is great bathrooms are clean.

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    Amazing!! The white chicken chili is a must!! Service was outstanding! Definitely coming back!!

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    Friendly staff, good service, delicious soup with a wife, Friday of menu choices, including gluten-free!

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    Good place to eat the fish was amazing and it was quiet. The service was great the place was clean as well.

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    Love this restaurant. Always great service. The fried mushrooms are amazing. Also really enjoyed the stir fry with chicken. Will be back!

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