Ate at the bar at the Murphysboro location tonight. The place is nice and the food was alright, but…read moreit was so bright in there you almost needed sunglasses. For 7:30 pm on a Friday, that's not what I expected and I'd think not what most people in there would prefer. It's too bad, because the vibe could be perfect for a date night meal.

Very pleased with my lunch. I told the man that seated me I knew what I wanted, he said the…read morewaitress will be right out. He came back a minute later and took my order which included coffee he would make. The waitress came over shortly to check on me saying the coffee was almost done. Great coffee. I had shrimp tacos. Good tacos. Good salsa. The service was outstanding imo. Waitress was outstanding, she was alone and the dining room filled up quickly after I got there. I was in and out in 40 minutes, eating leisurely. There was a sign saying hiring wait and kitchen staff. I wish it wasn't lunch so I could have tried their beer.

Stopped in last night with my 2 kiddos, their spouses, and 3 grandchildren, with myself and son and…read morehis wife and kids in from Colorado and California respectively, while visiting my daughter who lives in Chester. Great service and good food. Burgers and fries were especially good and fresh. The kids really liked the cheese sticks. Thank you for being open on a Sunday evening and accommodating all of us!

There are very few restaurants in the Chester area which is how my daughter and I ended up here…read more This is a fairly new bar and very big. Their drinks were good but if you are a beer drinker you are mostly looking at the normal, run of the mill lagers. They did have a couple of IPAs but nothing special craft brewery-ish. My daughter ordered a mule and said it was very good. We both ordered burgers and fries. The burgers were very good and sized well so we walked away satisfied. The service was really very good. The young lady provided just the right amount of attention and was super friendly. This place would be an excellent place to frequent if you were a local. They have a gaming room with electronic gambling machines but there is tournament sized shuffleboard along the back wall and it looked like it was free to play. Also soft tip dart boards if you enjoy that.

Very tasty! Stopped by after a visit to Rend Lake and found it on a whim. Classic diner feel, quick…read moreand friendly service and great pies (white pie was quite nice). Food prices were good and we really enjoyed what we got (catfish and chicken fingers). Would definitely recommend, we would stop back if we are back in town.

I do local deliveries and don't have a lot of time so I just called in a cheeseburger and a pie to…read morethis place. $15.00. Not a big deal of a price until I got the burger. Looked like some sort of tiny gas station soy Pattie and a regular old Walmart bun, not even a warm or grilled bun. This thing shouldn't have been more than $3.00. I get they aren't a burger place but it's definitely the worst I've had from a mom and pop home style restaurant. Pie was amazing as usual otherwise they'd have gotten 1 star. They've got to get rid of the cheap burger meat though. That was awful. If I had more time I would've complained but I had to get back to work.

This place was really hoppin' when a large group of us stopped in after an event nearby. They…read moreopened up a back room for us, which was good (to get seated), but lacking in any nice atmosphere. The service was good, especially considering how busy they were. My Chicken Club Sandwich was pretty hefty and also tasty. I liked that they offer cottage cheese as a side. Had a cocktail too (vodka and lemonade) and enjoyed it. Overall, not a bad place to get a meal.

We are always looking for somewhere new to visit so we headed to the small town of Maeystown IL…read more Stopped off for a quick bite at Hank & Lilly's Creekside. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and he got the chipotle chicken wrap. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was a little slow and not overly friendly but the barmaid was working all by herself and had a busy day. We sat outside, enjoyed our lunch and got to meet a couple of the locals. It's your typical bar with food but with a variety of options.

Love this place! The food is so good! I've tried almost everything and have never had a bad meal…read moreyet and the people are so nice. Highly recommend you stop in for a meal or just to have a drink. And you can't beat the view of the lake!

This spot is cute. I like the building and location the most. The menu is simple, mostly…read moretargeting breakfast, but had a handful of lunch options to choose from. The full menu is available all day, so a major plus...especially if you are a breakfast food fan. I ordered lunch and it was good. Nothing special, a basic hamburger and fries. Can't be the price!

Good service. Tasted like homemade and someone who knows how to cook homemade. Ambiance is fine…read more It's big in there so you are not packed together. We should support this place.

I always get the pork bbq sandwich with Apple City Red sauce and coleslaw…read more Really like the vinegar slaw on occasion. I almost always call it in and pick it up at drive through and they always get it right.

My family has been ordering from here for years. We used to get it every year for Father's Day. We…read morestopped doing that five years ago because the quality and consistency had gone way down. My dad passed away three years ago today so we decided to order it in his honor. Big mistake. The ribs and the pulled pork were way over cooked almost to the point of being inedible. I will say the cheesy potatoes were good. I wouldn't recommend to anyone let alone someone expecting award winning bbq. Sad face

Friendly service, chill atmosphere, & great food! The catfish tasted like it was caught that day.read more

Fantastic food, customer service, and atmosphere!…read more Great casual place to spend an evening or afternoon. Ample room outside if weather permits. They always have entertainment or something fun going on.

Large parking lot, easy to locate. Honk or call for curbside service. If you go inside you must…read morewear a mask (unless you're who I think must be Barb's maskless husband). The inside is not impressive. Looks like a kid's play room with toys all over. No inside dining available. What comes out of Barb's Bounty is much more impressive! I had the daily special--a ham and Turkey club. Imagine three pieces of toasted sourdough (I'm guessing)--one side is a BLT and the other ham, cheese and Turkey. Best bacon ever! My side was the fruit salad. It was a nice combination of fresh and canned fruits. The rest of our party had the same daily special, but with battered fries (waffle fries were also an option). Our son had a burger (rated a 4) and potato salad (rated a 5). Each day features a couple of daily lunch specials and a dinner special, in addition to a variety of soups, salads, wraps, burgers, and sandwiches. For a small place, it offers a great variety. It is NOT fast food. Be patient as it's worth the wait. Barb is offering specials and open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. When asked about being open, Barb said due to Covid she knew many of her older customers would not be at family gatherings. She certainly appears to care about her community. Also available are fruit jellies and jams, salsa and relishes. And a limited selection of baked goods.

Stopped through on a cross country bike trip and it was the best food we have had! Everything was…read morehomemade even down to the hamburger buns! Barb was the sweetest and is an amazing cook. Felt like we were sitting in mom's dining room.

Loved this experience! Took a small detour on our way home from Nashville, it is definitely of the…read morebeaten track, but the drive was beautiful on the side roads! Sign at the end of the gravel road announced our arrival. Pulled into the lot and we were the only ones there beyond the workers late in the afternoon on a Sunday. Cash only but they have an ATM on site. Visited the brewery room and perused the different beers available on draft, in bottles, and growlers. Ordered a pizza, the green tomato and sausage. And chose a flight of beer, four for $13. Sumac Sour, Fig Porter, Dead Leaves, and Basil Saison. I enjoyed every one of them, but the Dead Leaves was my overall favorite. I decided on that one as my take home growler. I really enjoyed the green tomato sausage pizza, I enjoy a green tomato, not many restaurants have them on their menu in a state other than fried, so I had to get it. The flavors were great; the tartness of the green tomato went well with the sausage. The space is incredible, very rustic and woodsy, the perfect backdrop to the foraged beers. Every space was decked out with funky colors and artwork. I really wish it was closer, definitely a road trip to go back but feel it would be worth it in each of the seasons!

This place is definitely worth the drive to it. The beers are creative & delicious, and they are…read morealways rotating with the seasons. Atmosphere is rustic & rural-- it was great sitting outside next to a campfire.