I used the Yelp app as I often do to find a place for lunch while in Effingham. Gopher Grill got…read moregreat reviews so we decided to try it. We decided to split an appetizer and a meal. The appetizer we decided on was German egg rolls. Absolutely delicious! For the meal we decided on the schnitzel sandwich and brussels sprouts. I could have made a meal out of the brussels sprouts which they roast in blood orange vinaigrette. For those who are interested there are several virtual sports simulators there. The service was good as well. Can't wait to go back!

We had family visiting and decided to reserve a spot at one of the simulator bays on a Sunday at…read more11. For a party of 9, our waitress kept up with everything nicely. We ordered a variety of apps and drinks. The appetizers were all ok. We tried the mild wings and the loaded fries. My husband liked the wings and the fries were decent, but there could have been more fries for the amount of toppings on them. My biggest complaint.... The place is very dirty. The wall next to our simulator bay had food splattered on it. There was a chicken wing bone among other crumbs and food under our table when we got there and the place had just opened. The couch at our bay was dated and crumbling, making it feel even more dirty. The bathroom was also disgusting. Toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned in weeks, and again, the place had just opened for the day. Honestly I would have maybe ordered an entree and had more to eat but I had to keep ordering vodka tonics to make myself forget how unsanitary the place felt.

Passed through Effingham IL again and decided to commence my 30 minutes + off duty break here…read more Low-Key truck stop next door to Niemerg's Steakhouse is the Speedway; the startegy is park your rig there and walk over to this landmark. Haven't not been inside this restaurant ever, i kept an open mind I didn't know what to expect. Theres apparently three dine in area options. You have a whiskey, bar lounge that probably the likes of General MacArthur would patronize for food and cigars like at the Historical Manila Hotel in Manila Philippines. Then you have the open dining room where you seat yourself and it was reminiscent to an Army Chow Hall...sort of with retro 80s decor. And lastly, I chose the Salad Bar room with a booth seating. Server Jessica was fantastic! Went through the standard protocols with me; I was really enjoying the vibes at this place. It's very Mahogany, 1960s - 1980s feeling, almost like that steakhouse Warren Buffet likes to go to in Omaha Nebraska. Very community family oriented, quiet, really quite different than any restaurant or diner you patronize in a city like Los Angeles. A lot of retired folk here and truly, you feel like you been thrown back in time to the 80s and early 90s in some sense. So anyways on to the food. I'm going to state my opinion straight up, the salad bar hot food bar is the star of the show. In fact everything from the soup to the oven potatoes to the COLESLAW (Best Coleslaw Ever), reminded me of that once upon a time Soup Plantation that died during Covid....and the best part is the Cold and hot bar is all-inclusive with your main entree order. Yes you heard that right, you buy the resort tickets, and you enjoy your stay with unlimited cocktails at Cancun...I mean Neimergs... Now to the Iowa Premium Rib Eye Steak. To the kitchen staff: 2 minutes on the top side, 2 minutes on the bottom side. Bake in oven 1 minute on both sides. Done. Medium Rare. A perfectly good steak was destroyed because it came out well done. To future passerbys, skip the baked potato loaded if you decide to dine in at the hot and cold bar room. Last thoughts. I want to give the steak a 3 stars but the overall ambiance, the grandpappy grandma vibes and that overall feel like your dining at someone's home in farm country really elevated the entire experience. Plus the servers are all working their tails off. So I've rated this place a 4 stars. Think anyone on a road trip, or just driving their rig through town should give this historical site a visit. 1978 right? Or something like that. This place also has some of the freshest greens.

Great food, friendly staff, so much to pick from on the salad bar! Very comfortable surroundings!!read more

The Rueben sandwich they had on special was okay, but not as good as the one at Arby's (let alone…read moreanywhere else I've had one). The baked beans were straight out of the can; they don't add anything to make them taste good. Boring food.

First time here and absolutely loved the food!…read more Started with some wings, delicious and excellent sauce on them. The star though is the ribs. The best I've found in central Illinois. Reminds me exactly of Millers pub in Chicago. I'll definitely be back!

I've been going to this place since I was 10 years old. The entire staff is amazing. Andrea and…read moreAngela, the bartenders, are as sweet as pie, and the owner Steve was my High School bowling coach AND helped coach me when I was 10 and did league bowling. I love this place so much. Here's a tip: If you want the bar to yourself, just play any kind of pop music on the juke box. Usually the regulars play some Nickelback or (insert any top ten worst bands alive) on the box, so if you wanna drive em out, just play that Wiz Khalifa/Miley Cyrus jam. Also they have slots now??? Oh, and also the beer is super cheap. WICKED CHEAP. (and the bartenders will make you any shot you could ever imagine)

From the owner: Lud's Pub in a local Lounge featuring great American Style Food and Beverage. NFL Direct ticket…read moreavailable on Sunday's. Enjoy the games while eating the best pizza and Burgers in town while drinking a local craft beer. Enjoy video poker on five machines featuring the newest games.

The bowling alley has a great atmosphere and I will never go any where else. They have the best…read morehappy hour from 3-6. Their service is first class and the food is really great. They have the best pizza in town. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will treat you like family. This is a place you can feel at home!

We got charged for bowling shoes that we didn't even borrow, and then the owner proceeded to yell…read moreat us for not using shoes. He never gave us our money back and he insulted my sister's unborn child. Never going back again.

Small town bar ok for a drink but it is a cash only bar, did not eat but was able to check off…read morebucket list

Growing up here I 've come here a lot for years. The atmosphere is always great. You can bowl, play…read morepinball, play the slot machines and listen to music. They serve all kinds of food having a special each day as well. You can dine in or get take out.They also have a bar area with ice cool beverages. You should give them a try. You will not regret it.

Very clean , friendly, and fun establishment. They treat people like family. Great craft…read morecocktails and gaming. They also hold various events.

Only access has 3 high steps so not barrier-free. Can't really give a rating because couldn't get…read moreto door.

Such fun! We stopped in on our way from Southern Illinois to Springfield. The cheeseburgers were…read moreawesome. Service was wonderful. We didn't bowl, just had time for a quick bite. Share a basket of fries...it is huge.

I love having a bowling alley in town. The bowling part is wonderful what brings this down so far…read moreis that there is a bar in a Family facility I don't appreciate having to go into the bar to get the food so most of the time we end up going out of town to go bowling