JoeK's is everything a hometown diner should be. Good value for the $. Delicious. Great coffee…read moreand excellent service. Try the chicken fried steak with eggs and a biscuit.

If i could go lower in score I would. Waited 30 to be seated.Then waited another 45 minutes to…read moreget food before I decided to leave.This place does not like BLACK PEOPLE There were other customers that was white set next to me got there food ate and left.

Good little diner with small town appeal. Super friendly staff and good food ! Good sized menu,…read more mediocre prices. Not the cheapest ,not the most expensive. Fresh made desserts!

The food is great. The service is great, the waitresses are always nice and respectful and they…read moreeven talk to you. It's a clean environment. I would recommend this to eat at. They serve breakfast and lunch all day. Very good place to eat.

What a great addition to the Brighton area. The food and portions here are always a great value…read more The owners have expanded the outdoor patio with plenty of parking. Good spot for drinks, video poker, and watching any sporting event. A very friendly neighborhood bar & grill. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

I want to preface this by saying i have had good meals here previously. We stopped in Saturday for…read morelunch. We were so excited that our hometown bar brought back the h&b ham and cheese sandwich. I understand that this is their version but it was inedible. The portion size was huge, great but the ham is so thick and overfried you couldn't bite into the sandwich. Plus, when the onion rings were dumped on the plate with the sandwich, so was all of the grease. We left disappointed and hungry.

Warm and carrying atmosphere. Family owned and when you walk through the door your not treated like…read morefamily you are family. Ive always been greeted with smiles and great conversations. Its one of the very best places to sit down and eat and relax in the Alton area. If you have not been there , I recommend you to go and experience it for yourself.

What a hidden gem! Opened in 1910 and you feel like you are stepping back to the 1950's. It is cash…read moreonly so plan ahead. They do have an ATM. The owner and his son make a great team. If you want an old fashioned diner breakfast or lunch be sure to stop by! My breakfast was made to order and delicious. The atmosphere is retro and the decor and pictures are so fun to look at and read about. I cannot wait to go back and have the chicken and dumplings on a Friday

We had such a great dinner at State Street on LaSalle! The cocktails and food were exceptional…read more Terri welcomed us with open arms and was so accommodating to me and my friends over the few nights we stayed in Elsah. She made us feel like one of the locals. Terri and her little bistro are a hidden gem in Elsah! I highly recommend a reservation so that she and her team can prep accordingly! The whole staff was attentive and so professional.

State Street is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the Riverbend area. They were a shining…read morestar in downtown Alton until their lease was not renewed. At first I thought it was a bad call by the landlord. Now that they are located in Elsah, I realize he did them a favor. Beau and Terri rallied and took on the challenge of relocating their restaurant. They searched hight and low and found the perfect location in Elsah, just 8 miles north of the old location. Elsah welcomed them with open arms and issued them the first liquor license in the history of the township. Since the relocation I have been multiple times for lunch. You cannot go wrong with their famous Mushroom Asparagus Soup or one of the popular Paninis. I've also been to a wine dinner that impressed me and my cousin who is a wine connoisseur. The wine and food were paired beautifully. Experiencing a regular dinner in the boutique dinning room is also a delight. Their menu changes regularly, but I must say when you see Terri's Lasagna being offered, that is a sign to order it. You will not be disappointed. All the servers and staff are spectacular. It blows my mind how many of them can remember the names of all their regulars. It makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Next time you're traveling the River Road, take a detour into Elsah and visit State Street on LaSalle.

A recent fall colors drive took us through Jerseyville so I decided to try the Redbird Deli for…read morelunch. The menu is simple but well thought out with plenty of options for fresh sandwiches and salads. You can choose from the menu or build your own. The interior was inviting, restrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Did I say fresh? Oh yeah! All of the ingredients seem super fresh. I went for the Redbird Club on multigrain bread this time around. A simple yet delicious sandwich was presented and quickly devoured. The next time around, I'm going to have to try one of their salads. They have so many fresh ingredients to choose from, you can't go wrong.

Great menu! We really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and service. We definitely will be back!…read more Carla is simply amazing!

Fried or Grilled? I use to be a big fan of their Famous Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, until I…read moretried it Grilled. A while back when I went in for my regular fix of a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, the waitress asked me if I ever tried the grilled. When I said, no, she told me I had to give it a try. So, I did and now it is my way of ordering a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. The piece of grilled meat is as big as the fried. It hangs off the bun. All you need to add is some white onion, pickles and lettuce. Some add a tomato, but that's not my thing. Also, just like when I enjoy a fried Pork Tenderloin, I upgrade to fries. Chips just don't do it for me. The service is always top notch. The ladies working are always so friendly. They make everyone feel comfortable while dining. Jimmy taught his staff well. I miss him always being there, but the ladies are making sure his legacy lives on. Another big plus when you come to, Johnsons Corner is the other patrons.It truly is a neighborhood bar. I was dining alone at a hightop and I ended up having a conversation with someone sitting at the bar and another hightop. We shared some good laughs. That's a small-town dive bar at its best.

So saddens me to write this…read more.. Very disappointed in Johnson's Special Salad. Have had this numerous times over the years - admittedly not too recently until tonight. Awful. Sorry but I have to say it. I'd read a similar review before I ordered but I knew JCorners and I thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. Nope. $17 after tax and tip - for just a salad and it has NO meat. ONE anchovy slice. Literally ONE black olive ... a sprinkling of cheese. And a whole lot of [admittedly fresh] lettuce and croutons. Was so looking forward to this salad. Very sad & disappointed in an Alton staple business. The other reviewer had pretty much the exact same experience with the exact same order and said her waitress (mine was a to-go order) blamed it on a new chef. But the chef can't be "new" for long. And making a salad is pretty darn basic cooking-101. Doubt I'll be back. Jimmy would be so disappointed. May he rest in peace

Great service and delicious food served hot with great Ambiance!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! I will definitely…read moremake this one of my go to recipes and recommend it to everyone that enjoys a great place to eat

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.