I am so proud of myself. Today, I went to The Pump House and I did not order chicken wings. It was…read morea struggle, but I forced myself to order something else off the menu and I am glad that I did. Instead of my typical order of wings and fries, I got the Pump Jack Burger. It's made with Angus beef topped with Pepper Jack cheese, Grilled Balsamic Onions, Mild Banana Pepper Rings with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, all served on a Onion Roll. It was served with a side of Fries. I was impressed by the size of the burger and that it was hand pressed. A hand pressed burger always tastes better to me. I requested that it be prepared medium rare and it was done perfectly. The fries were soft, I'd prefer mine a little crispier, but they were seasoned well. I got a giggle from their ketchup bottle, it said it was "Fancy". They have an impressive variety of beers. They offer draft, bottle and canned. I personally always go with one of the many craft beers they have on the menu. When dining alone, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are typically female and are friendly. I am fan of hooks under a bar and Pump House takes it even a step further. They also offer, outlets. If your phone needs a charge and you've got a cord, you are set to go. Offering outlets under a bar, is top notch customer service. Now that I know they have great burgers as well as their wings, I'll have to rotate between the two when coming to dine.

Update Haven't been back here too much but called in for an…read moreorder to go tonight. Pump House! You need new cooks! The ones you have don't know how to cook basic food. Like I said in my first review you need to learn low and slow for a pork steak. Oh we don't have that anymore. Thank goodness. Your pork steak was chewy and not done appropriately. Horrible to try and eat. Tonight one of us got the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked to death. Ugh. Came out like chicken powder, you know the kind they put in your dog's food? Way too dry. Hard to eat. All the menus online are out of date so just about everything we chose we were told oh we don't have that anymore. Not good business practice. Put out a new menu and delete the old ones!! You fit right in with the rest of the crap food we are served in this area. Not a bit better. We won't try again.

Very inexpensive food... definitely a bargain. Went on a Friday and took advantage of the steak…read morespecial for under 14 bucks. The steak had really good flavor but probably should have been cooked a wee bit longer (requested medium rare but one area of the steak was a bit more rare than the rest). Also came with a baked potato and a salad. The place was pretty crowded so be prepared wait a little for an available table.

Great specials, great service, great food. It was packed full every time I went there. Sometimes…read morehard to find a seat.

Owners and Bar tenders Mike and Jessica are awesome, Very welcoming, has karaoke on Thur and Sat…read morenights and dance music on Friday, has a few slot machines and a decent size dance floor, and one pool table, My Family has came here most of my life, never a bad time as long as your respectful

Dis place right here...Big Reg don't like this joint an ima tell you why.I had just got done…read moreshooting hoops with the homies at the Y, slammed my protein shake and was rolling back into B-Town. Then I get a certain taste in my mind, cold beer. So first place I see is this joint so I stop in to get my lip wet. I sit at the bar and order my King Cobra and start dranking. I was having a good time until I found out dis place is racist! 5 or 6 guys staring at Reg while I sip my beer! I got scared real quick... my stomach started turning around...protein shake king cobra and fear of getting jumped!! I got up to leave and it hit me...I shits all down the bar stool! Right down the leg of my basketball shorts!! It was the squirts! Then I book it out dat place! Big Reg not going back there anymore! 3 star still cause my King Cobra was ice cold!

The Airliner is a great local family bar…read more The interior is decorated with lots of fun things to look at and if you ask the bartender, she will make Woody's horse above the door trot to music. The kids love it! The food is wonderful as well! Award winning chili and yummy hot wings are on the menu. Tons of sandwiches, but if you don't want meat, the roasted veggies with garlic bread are great too. If you're on a low carb diet, the grilled chicken breast has the best seasonings! Beer is cold and service is fast and friendly. It's definitely worth a stop in this little bar if you like little "dive" places with great food, and fun ambience. Oh, almost forgot to add: the prices are extremely reasonable.

We stopped here on a whim (cute diner atmosphere) and I have to say this place has THE BEST…read moreburgers!! The 1/4 lbs cheeseburger was great but the patty melt was FANTASTIC!! Would have given it a 5 star but the service was really bad. The waiter barely waited on us and he decided the chips I ordered should be fries instead. ($1.50 up charge and I don't even eat fries) He never came back to see if our food was ok (we were sitting at the counter and ignored) so I was never able to get it corrected so we had to pay the up charge. Plus people at other tables were yelling at him from a booth over the counter "can we get some boxes and our bill" and another booth did the same, so evidently everyone got the same crappy service.

Brickhouse has the perfect local dive bar feel but with a really nice setup inside. Huge open…read morespaces, tons of TVs for watching sports, and long tables that make it great for groups and gatherings. The food menu has a lot of solid options, but the wings are easily the best in the area, huge, meaty, and packed with flavor. Great variety of beers on tap too. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you want good food, cold beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you do not have to be at a Mexican restaurant to enjoy a…read moregood Taco Tuesday. LBG offers up a delicious variety of tacos. You get to choose from; Beef, Chicken, Fried and my personal favorite, Grilled Shrimp. They come three to a basket. The only downside is, you cannot mix and match. However, if you have multiple people in your group, you can do it yourself at the table. In addition to the amazing tacos, you can enjoy a Taco Salad, Taco Pizza, Smothered Burrito, Loaded Nachos and Burrito Bowl. If you need something to munch on with your refreshing Margarita, order the Three Amigos. It's a basket of Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Guacamole and White Cheese Dip. I am not embarrassed to admit, I've had them all and will proudly say they're all delicious. I've dined at a table and seated at the bar and each time the service has been attentive and friendly.

I've been going to No Man's Land for years. Tonight, I've…read morejust come home from picking up their Fried Tacos (available the first Friday night and Saturday afternoon of the month). This is a monthly holiday for my family. (We love us some tacos) Call ahead and have them ready for pick up or stop in and order from the counter and enjoy some ice cold beverages while your hot and fresh tacos are prepped for you. If you're a local you'll likely run into friends so plan on hanging out a while!

The best neighborhood bar in Illinois. Great bartenders, owners and clientele. Great prices too…read more Great place to grab a cold drink and relax. Tacos on the first weekend of the month are the BOMB!

My son is turning 17 and this was what he wanted to do as part of his birthday celebration. The…read morestaff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Cold drinks on site was a plus. Two types of axes to throw. Music playing in the background but not too loud which was appreciated. Bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. We didn't take advantage of it but they do allow you to order food to be delivered there so pizza with beers and axe throwing is an option! Reasonably priced at $25 per person for an hour. We felt like we got our moneys worth.

Yesterday, we went to Riverbend Axe Throwing for a team building event. We had a such a great time!…read moreThe facility was incredible. Our host John was super friendly and welcoming. He took the time to show our coworkers some throwing techniques, since a lot of them have never thrown an ace before. John continued to come over and check on our group throughout the night. Overall, a great experience. Would def come back!

Cheap, good food, and great vibes!…read more My husband and I finished date night with food and drinks at Fast Eddies. This place is normally packed on the weekends especially when the weather is nice. I'm guess because it was later in the evening when we went they weren't as crowded. There's always live music playing, someone celebrating their 21st birthday and good vibes. Staff was friendly, welcoming and made sure we were doing good the entire time we were there. Ordering food is all self service at the food station. You place your order then wait for your number to be called. They sell burgers, chicken on a stick, steak on a stick, chicken sandwiches, shrimp, and fries. Your food is up pretty quick. We ordered burgers, fries, chick on a stick, big Elwood and shrimp. We also ordered two long islands and a beer. All in all we spent about $60. The food was delicious, seasoned well and plentiful. The drinks were made perfectly. No complaints from me. I'll be back!

Yesterday afternoon, my wife and I had the time of our lives at Fast Eddie's Bon Air. The food…read moreinstantly took us back to the very first time we ever came here -- that same great flavor, same fun energy, and same unforgettable vibe. Everything was fresh, hot, and exactly what we were craving. And I can't forget about the popcorn -- that's always a highlight of the trip! There's just something about grabbing a cup and enjoying the atmosphere that makes the whole experience even better. Fast Eddie's never disappoints. Great food, great memories, and always a great time. We'll definitely be back again soon!

I'm loving this place this far. Going to come back to see the atmosphere at night, but so far this…read moreis a great and versatile spot. By day, family friendly, great place for the kids. By night, I'm hoping it's an adult haven. Some games be broken but the staff is good about fixing it. Food looks good, drinks are well priced and good. Highly recommend

Only giving this a "maybe" rating because my husband and I literally only drove by it by accident…read more Regardless, we will definitely be back to visit and I will give my full rating. I'm so excited for Alton - this place looks awesome! A good mix of adult and family fun. The bar area had a row of alcoholic slushies which I'm super excited to try! The food menu appeared to be extensive enough - wings, pizza, fries - what you'd expect at an event center. The service itself appeared to be pretty quick as they kept calling out orders. The building itself (split level with a basement) had games on each floor! I'm talking about Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Connect 4, VR gaming, old school arcade games, pinball, racing, karaoke. Multiple options to choose from, wall to wall! I look forward to visiting again soon!