I tried the mahi tacos and they were actually really good! They were out of grouper which we were…read morelooking forward to trying. The outside bar is a vibe with beautiful views of the sunset on the river. My only complaint is the birds that are up in the rafters of the outdoor bar. Nothing like eating & having bird droppings splatter on the bar next to your food. Several people were moving seats to get out from under them. The parking situation adjacent to the building is cramped with no exit so i recommended parking across the street.

Woot Woot! Grafton has a new restaurant and it is the bomb…read more The patio is comfortable and has a picturesque view of the river. A good percentage is under a tiki type roof, but if you want sun, there are plenty of tables offering that, too. The menu has a good variety, so it was hard to decide what I wanted for lunch. After some serious consideration and asking my bartender what were her favorite items on the menu, I finally made up my mind. Since my I am a fan of Shrimp Tacos, I choose their Blackened Shrimp Tacos with a Side of Mexican Corn. The two tacos were stuffed with lots of Blackened Shrimp, purple cabbage, topped with mango and pineapple salsa and a slice of avocado. As a side, I stayed with the Mexican theme. Their Street Corn was served on the cob, which I am not use to, but the flavor was solid and flavorful. I enjoyed sitting at the bar on the patio and the bartender provided attentive service. Other servers even stopped by and asked how I was enjoying my meal. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the fresh Grouper. For those of you who may not know, Southern Coastal Cusine is owned by the same folks you bring you, Grafton Oyster Bar. So you know it is quality.

Took the family to Grafton, Illinois via car ferry and was recommended 3rd Chute Bar and Grill was…read morea favorite spot to enjoy food/drink when visiting. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and 3rd Chute was packed. They do have multiple bars and places to sit on the 3 levels and was able to find some seating. Servers were pretty busy and took a minute to get menus, are drink order and listen to the specials. 3rd Chute does have live music on weekends which was very good. 3rd Chute is a pretty cool place, Lots of great decor everywhere you look which gives the place that cool bar and grill feeling. We started with some mini corn dog appetizers and some Mac and cheese poppers, a fried blend of macaroni and pepper jack cheese fried to perfection. We also ordered a classic cheeseburger with fries, pork tenderloin sandwich, pulled pork sandwich with fries and a grilled hot dog with fries. It took a few minutes to get our food with how busy the place was. Our server did check up on us to make sure our drinks were topped off. Food was cooked to order and was a good portion for those with a hearty appetite. There are several other bar and grills in close proximity to 3rd Chute. Most other places had more seafood options, which unfortunately we had allergies to. 3rd Chute's menu had all the classic food options a great bar and grill usually has available. 3Rd Chute Bar and Grill was a cool experience and highly recommend if you're visiting Grafton and looking for some good food with reasonable prices. We'll be back!

Everything about 3rd Chute is amazing. Food is awesome. Bartenders (especially Dusty) are fabulous…read more Atmosphere is great

Came here on a beautiful spring Sunday around dinner time for a drink before dinner. Sitting on the…read morewaters edge is really fun. We were able to find a seat in the shade right away. I know it can get busy and sometimes they have live music which is fun. This isn't a fancy cocktail lounge, it's a fun place to come and grab a drink and enjoy the river. The prices aren't the best for cocktails but not the worst. I've had some of their food in the past and it's typical bar food. Nothing I crave but something to eat while drinking.

Be prepared to sweat your ass off but have a good time! I didn't try any food so this is strictly a…read morereview of vibe/drinks A must for boating season! This area is HUGE & you can't miss all those yellow umbrellas. There's a swap meet/marketplace inside, an indoorish bar area with a large bar with seats and a huge outdoor patio with a stage. The live music is what really brings in the crowd so get there at a reasonable time if you want to guarantee a spot. We stuck to ordering our drinks at the bar in order to walk around & hang out. The music was great with the band playing a lot of popular covers and they have a large alcohol selection so there's something for everyone. This place is a no frills establishment made for drinking on the water and enjoying yourself. I'll definitely be back

We love this small bar. Friendliest service with welcoming patrons. Growing up in the area, I love…read moregoing back and being treated like a local even though I'm not anymore. Just good people here. We always have a few drinks. Not much seating inside, but we go outside to the covered patio and sip on beers while talking. It's perfect. Even in a storm as it poured down, we were warm and cozy there. Cheers!

This bar has multiple areas where you can enjoy drinks, but you have to first go into the actual…read morelittle "bar" area to order. Then you can take your drinks to whichever other part you choose. We wanted to sit on the cool couches with the firepits but the firepits weren't on. We ended up sitting on the outside deck but this deck was kinda scary... it is shaky. Even when people were just walking across it.... I'd stop in here again if I just wanted a drink but it may not be my first choice with the other options.

During my last visit, I enjoyed my Jalapeño Burger so much, that I had to come back and try…read moresomething else. Again, I sat at the bar, just feels good. When the bartender greeted me, he was the same one as my last visit. To start out, I ordered a Civil Life craft beer. When he brought me my brew, I told him how I enjoyed the Jalapeño Burger and wanted to try something different. He didn't miss a beat, he immediately recommended, the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. He told me it was his personal favorite. The tenderloin was huge and crispy. As like most pork tenderloin sammies in the area, it was bigger then the bun. It came with pickles and onion for a garnish and that made the sandwich complete. As my side, I went with Curly Fries. They were a nice change from the typical fries, but I'm a traditional French Fries type of guy. So next time, I'll go back to the regular. I've only dealt with the bartender and I will say, the service is always good. If you don't sit at the bar, there are plenty of table and hightop's to gather around. Big bonus, when the weather is good, there's a deck facing the river to get your party going.

Enjoyed the atmosphere inside and the comfortable sitting at the bar. Good beer selection on tap…read morewith some local favs and typical domestics. Several TVs for watching football. Service was great, though we did not eat.

We came here for lunch after visiting the Aerie's Alpine coaster. It was a decent spot. Our…read morewaitress was attentive. There are outdoor seats and the food was good! I recommend the toasted ravioli for an appetizer! Their fries with so good also! Soft yet crisp!!

It's 70° on the third of February, the patio is open and it is packed. The staff was hustling, all…read morethe guest were having fun. In addition to the great weather, the Monday special also helped attract the large crowd. The Monday special is, Cheeseburger & Fries for $7. That is a super deal. It comes with onion, lettuce and pickles. The fries were super crispy. I love it when you bite into a fry and hear that crunch. All you gotta do is order a craft beer on draft and you've got a meal. They also have a great special on, Taco Tuesday. Grafton Pub, never disappoints me.

Holy Toledo, what a gem! I don't go to bars/restaurants because I do not like the decor…read more I was FORCED to go there ! so I just knew that I would not like anything. My Husband ordered: Lobster, shrimp, seafood cheesecake??? The waitress said to order it, it may not sound to good, but you will like it. SPECTACULAR!! I ordered: Crawfish Mona There must have been a whole pound of crawfish swimming in a delectable sauce! WONDERFUL!! I told the waitress that I would marry the chef if he can cook that well. I believe I will try other bars from now on, but anytime we make the treck from Chesterfield to Grafton, we will eat only at the Grafton Oyster bar.

Great food! I've…read morebeen here several times during boating season including once for a 4th of July party. They have a huge dock which is nice for those with boats (I recommend reserving a space of any holiday weekends/summer weekends to make sure you have a space as it can get packed). Downstairs there's seating, showers, bathrooms, and a pool. Upstairs there's both an outdoor & indoor bar as well as outdoor patio and indoor seating. When it gets busy be prepared to wait for a spot as most people linger & drink. I love that there's the outdoor bar so you can at least grab a drink while you wait. The food & drinks are responsibly priced. Service can vary as sometimes we have a waiter that's on it and super fast & efficient and other times we aren't checked on and have gone to the bar for more drinks since we couldn't find out waiter. For food I definitely recommend the shrimp poboy! Overall a great place to go for some good food & drinks at a decent price. Will continue coming back every season.

First of all the place is so neat and lots of nostalgia. The pizza is the best I think I have had…read morefrom any bar. Made in house even. Everyone is so friendly and the owners will tell you the story behind the place if you ask. What an enormous outside area too. Huge patio out back. The hotel attached is pretty neat too.

Came in here after a race right after 11am. It was pretty busy when we arrived but for the most…read morepart everyone had already received their food. When we sat down, we ordered 3 Bloody Marys and 2 fountain drinks and were then informed they don't serve lunch until 1pm. You heard that right! Eggs and oatmeal until 1pm! So the person who wanted the burger was SOL Instead ordered three omelets and a side of biscuits and gravy. Then we sat for an hour. No drink refills. No "sorry! It should be coming out shortly!" We were tired and hungry and really to call it a day. It took 10minutes to even flag down our waitress which happened only after she brought another table's food out that came in after us. It's easy to keep track when there is only about 5 tables with people in them. She then said they were just about done with our order. 5 more minutes (either it was impeccable timing or our order was lost for a short time). And they still forgot the biscuits and gravy. The hashbrowns were extra crunchy/overdone., The omelet and biscuit and gravy were good. Bloody Mary's were fantastic! But there are plenty of places in the area where I can get the same. Probably won't be back.