Everything I have eaten at Steve's has been awesome! The pork steaks are so tender and just fall…read moreoff the bone.

Not what it used to be. It use to be, really good BBQ. My recent visit ordering a Two Meat Plate…read morewith Two Sides was a total disappointment. It was so disappointing, that I didn't even eat it all. I threw half of it away and I rarely waste food. My Two Plate was a Pork Steak and Brisket, with Smokehouse Beans and Spicy Cheese Corn. The Pork Steak was good, but the Brisket was dried and tough. The Smokehouse Beans have disappointed me before, but I wanted to give them another chance. Again, they were to runny and had not enough seasoning to give them pizzaz. Their Spicy Cheese Corn was just okay, it was cheesy, but did no live up to the "Spicy" name. What was most disappointing was the customer service. The young lady taking my order was friendly and professional, so she gets a thumbs up. The disappointment came when I was presented my order at the counter. As I waited for my for to be prepared I took a stool at the counter, just down from the register. When it was ready, the owner brought it out and dropped the bag in front of me and turned to walk away. No thank-you, no nothing. I had to speak first, to get response and it was just faint grunt. It is a sad day when a business owner cannot thank a customer for supporting his business.

Let me start off saying, you cannot go wrong buying your meats from their butcher case. If you're…read moregrilling, or entertaining, this is where you want to buy your meats. You'll be thrilled with a Ribeye, Brat or a pound of Ground Beef. Their chicken will even win you over and you'll be talk of the town. Everyone will be talking about your meat. Now, I want to tell you about their hot prepared foods counter. If you are lazy and don't want to cook, come and select from the variety of meats and side dishes. I've enjoyed; Pork Steak, Chicken Breast, Meat Loaf, Ribs and Hamburger. My sides have been, Mac-n-Cheese, Greet Beans, Scalloped Potatoes and Baked Beans. None have been disappointing, except for the cheese on the burger. I was just a cold slice of American Cheese placed on top. I did a little zap in the microwave to get it to melt a little when I got it home. The service is friendly and attentive. The reason they lose a star from me is one employee, is not so friendly. She's middle-aged and has the personality of a wet rag. I cringe when she is the one assisting me at the counter. When assisted by other employees it is an entire different experience. I will return and hope that I do not get the negative lady and hopefully be able to raise them back up to 5 Stars.

Holy cow, if you are needing a meat fix at lunch this is the place to stop. For $8 you get your…read morechoice of meat (pulled pork, ribs, pork steak, chicken breast, and chicken nuggets) you can get them naked or dipped. Plus two sides, cheesy potatoes, cowboy potatoes, corn, green beans, baked beans, pasta salads, etc... Your mouth will be watering while you are standing in line. You can purchase a fountain soda and eat your lunch in the back room. On your way out the door don't forget to check out their wine, beer and spirits selection. You can get microbrews, any size flavor of wine and whiskey, which we all know makes one frisky...Oh yeah and more thing they actually have a meat counter, you can buy your meat and take it home to cook, but seriously why bother they do such a great job of it.

Bakers & Hale is a family favorite and an absolute must whenever I am in IL seeing family. The vibe…read moreis incredibly relaxed and very family friendly, ample space so you never feel crowded. The food is consistently good with generous portions, and the friendly service always makes the experience enjoyable. if your there during the live music, it's a really nice touch. Even though I come here all the time, for some reason I always forget the actual name and just refer to it as "Bangers and Mash." Luckily, my family always knows exactly whatI mean!

Bakers & Hale is probably one of the if not the most popular restaurants in the Riverbend area…read more They are know for their amazing bands on the patio, which is year round and a pretty decent Happy Hour. The other day I meet up with some of my cousins for Happy Hour. I cannot go wrong with one of the HH pizzas. Three of the six cousins, ordered pizza with different toppings. I went with the HH Taco's. I enjoyed Two Shrimp Taco's for only $7. The HH pizzas are $10. Three cousins went with the regular menu and enjoyed salads, chicken wings and chicken strips/tenders. Everyone was pleased with their food. The only thing keeping B&H from getting 5 Stars is the service. It's never consistent. One time it's over the top and the next time it's the bare minimum. It really depends on who you get as a server. The seasoned ones who have been for a long time, know how to work a table. The newer and younger ones, just don't get it. They don't hustle and as their station fills up, they get overwhelmed and everything goes downhill. When: January 7, 2026 Why: Happy Hour with the cousins

Wonderful people. Great hidden little BBQ place. They have a patio and plenty of outdoor seasoning…read more As stated they are outside. No indoor seating. I really love the smoked tacos. Had the chicken one out at an Alton event. Delicious especially with the fresh salsa. Give them a try! They're behind the big shopping complex on Homer Adams with Marshalls, ultA, goodwill, five below.

We're Outside just made my Memorial Day Week-End Complete. I enjoyed a fork tender pork steak with…read morea side of Baked Beans and Mac-n-Cheese. Typically I am not a white bread person, but the two slices that came with my meal were soft and fresh. I was able to make a small sandwich with leftovers from the large steak, for lunch the next day. It's a small operation, you place your order at one window and when your number is called, you pick it up at the next one. Everything is, "outside" hence the name of the business. I always get mine to-go, but there's plenty of outside seating available. If you dine on their patio, they've go great music playing. The kind you'd play at your very own backyard party. The service is exactly what you'd expect from a local mom & pop type business. It is personable and just downright friendly. It's also a black owned business. So get out and support a minority and locally owned business.

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.

This was honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The menu is pure false…read moreadvertising. I ordered catfish, and they brought me tilapia like I wouldn't notice the difference. Completely unacceptable. They were out of every basic drink no sodas at all and handed us water in cheap red plastic cups. On top of that, the building was freezing, like they didn't care if customers were comfortable. The service was horrible. Our server had an attitude, moved slow, and acted like serving us was a problem. The entire place felt unprofessional, unorganized, and not ready to serve anybody. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money. Lovett's Soul Food is an embarrassment at this point. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I want say me and my family love lovers soul food it's like family when u go in and one of the best…read morehome cooked meals u get for a amazing price thank u from my family to your please stay around for many years to come sincerely Melissa Honchell

Chicken, Fries and Cheese curds were delicious! Ordered a combo and when I ordered a Diet cola I…read morewas told they were out of diet. I am diabetic so I needed the sugar free so my wife and I neither one got a drink after paying for it. The place is small and only has 2 tables. The place just needs to be dressed up a bit!

My husband wanted to try something new so we decided to try Heaterz chicken since we were in the…read morearea. Upon arrival, the place appeared ti be closed. There was only one car on the lot, and it didn't look like the lights were on. Another vehicle showed up and went to the door. Lo and behold they were open. We followed suite and went inside. The young man at the counter didn't greet us. So we opted to use the self service kiosk. We already browsed the menu ahead of time to make everything easy. We both ordered the chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with 1 side and a breadstick. You can choose what flavor you want, so i opted to get the Nashville hot (Spicy). We waited about 10 minutes before we got our food, i checked my bag to ensure everything was correct and headed home. The food was still piping hot once we got home. The Sandwich was juicy, and tender. Seasoned well, and not overly spicy. The fries were crispy, but yet still soft in the middle. They were little spiral cut fries. The breadstick was soft, and fluffy and the Parmesan drizzle on top added extra flavor. The Nashville street corn was delicious. The Parmesan drizzle was a great added touch. I would add a little salt to add some flavor/seasoning and some shredded Parmesan for extra texture. There are two small tables inside for those who want to dine in. There are also a few slot machines for those who like to play slots. It's painted black so it makes the place feel small and dark. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely worth giving them a try.

Located in the Alton VFW on Alby St. this place has the best BBQ! Every time I travel I try the…read morelocal BBQ Restaurants. Kansas City! Memphis! Chicago! Everywhere....None come close to the taste of Steve Bob''s Pulled Pork. Everything on the menu is GREAT! Van Halen, Chicken Breast, Deep Fried Corn on the Cob and his sauce is to die for....Can't say enough about it... The only sad part about Steve Bob's is that he is only open Thursday and Fridays 11am-2pm and 4-8pm

I love me some, Flock. It's a food truck park with a kick ass bar…read more The bartenders are masters of their skill. They can make you a classic cocktail, a simple liquor and mixer drink, or one of their specialty cocktails. My personal favorite from the specialty menu is, "I'll Have What Phil is Having". Imagine a cocktail if an, Old Fashioned and Manhattan could have a baby. It's taking the best of each of those classic cocktails and combining them into one. Thursday nights are for Trivia. This past Thursday, I thought they were too easy, but they got harder and harder as the rounds progressed. I still did okay, but some had me saying, What? Who? and Where? Occasionally on the week-ends you'll be lucky to catch live music. It's all outside, don't you don't have to worry about it being too loud. Listening to local musicians, helps the cocktails go down smoothly. The Brydies food truck is always there and at times you'll see a guest food trucks offering more variety. As stated earlier, the bartenders are awesome. However, sometimes I worry about myself, because a bartender at a food truck park knows my name and what I drink.

We came over from Missouri to check this spot out for Father's Day - mostly because my nephew loves…read morespace and we were excited for the space ship food truck but alas....they have weird hours. The bar is awesome, love that it's locally owned. The drinks were SO GOOD. I wanted to keep drinking!! We ended up at the truck with the different types of loaded fries and woahhhhh so good. The hardest part was trying to figure out which flavor profile we wanted because all the options seemed so delicious. Such a cool spot in a great location. We will definitely be back.