Great fish, friendly service, casual dining at its best. The fried mushrooms are to die for!read more

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

Great food, come on a Sunday for the best fried chicken. Great drinks and friendly country…read moreatmosphere.

I was not impressed with the place. They didn't have…read moredinners they used to have. I wasn't impressed with solo cups paper plates and plastic forks. I felt like we were on a picnic not a restaurant. Won't be returning to the restaurant.

Service was fast and friendly. My husband and I had the mushroom Swiss burgers which were…read moredelicious. My husband had the fries and raved about them all the way home. Will be back!

Service was excellent, friendly. Fried chicken was freshly…read moreprepared and pretty good. Shrimp was supposed to be fried but not crispy at all. Almost steamed with moisture pooled under it. Only 12 shrimp instead of 15 stated on the menu.

It is good but if I bought meat and bread it would be cheaper than just buying a sandwich.read more

I love this place. It is one of the hidden treasures of Fairfield. If you love fresh deli meat…read moresandwiches then you have to come here!! They have a full line of meats and cheeses that they cut fresh to make your sandwich. Everything is cut right in front of you. They also have a full butcher shop. They have fresh cut meats perfect for your grill. They can also order about any kind of meat for you. If you haven't shopped at Johns Butcher Block I would highly suggest it!!

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.

I'll take you guys through my trip here:…read more The name of the restaurant isn't posted anywhere to my knowledge. There is a large deli sign beneath a donuts sign. I used the restroom first. It clearly is getting overlooked. Broken soap dispenser, paper towels for hand drying (pet peeve of mine) despite having a folded towel dispenser. Dining room wasn't any better with dirt on the floor, marks all over the walls, and outdated furniture with patio chairs to sit in. Ordered a Italian beef sandwich with the potato salad...$10.26. The credit card machine wasn't functional, waited another 5 minutes to pay for my meal. It was brought to me in a timely manner. Potato salad was good, on the sweeter side, and I thought the sandwich was good too. I've had much better of both, but considering the location, it was a solid meal. No napkins...or condiments (but didn't need them)...on the table. Had to walk back to counter to retrieve them. Service seemed friendly. Overall, I've got a hard time looking past the facility problems. If I return it will be via drive through.

Good food, very friendly folks. I had a Ruben sandwich which was very good and a doughnut for…read moredessert.

Stopped in for lunch, burgers were amazing. Staff was friendly. Would definitely eat here againread more

Shout out to reviewer Ken M. for influencing me to try Chuck's Place ......you were right!…read more I had the large cheeseburger with everything and onion rings. My partner went with the wimpy burger ( not a wimpy burger.. 1.2 lbs) and cajun fries. From the moment you walk in, you know you've found a true local spot. It's small, cozy and decorated with fun signs and memorabilia. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and just the kind of people you want to see when you're about to dive into comfort food. Even at 1:30 pm, that in between lunch/dinner time, the place was steadily busy. And now I know why. The onion rings? Fantastic. I'm an onion ring snob and these were fresh, crispy, and legit. no frozen batter here, and none of that "pull the whole onion out in one bite" nonsense ( I hate that). The fries were hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. And the burger is 100% beef, juicy, and packed with flavor. This is a local gem and I'm so glad we went. We'll definitely be back.

Sal's Bistro is located right on "the strip" in Carbondale, near Southern Illinois University…read more While out and about running errands today, we decided to stop in and try it out after hearing good things and reading a couple of good reviews online. There is plenty of seating in the dining area. Walk up and order at the counter. Everything was fresh and delicious. Made to order and you can modify any menu item to your liking. We ordered the combo so we could try a small sandwich and a small salad. The only issue is, there is nothing small about them! Both were delicious, but a meal within itself. I couldn't finish mine and ended up bringing half of each home! We tried the Triple Berry Salad, Greek salad, and the Chicken Bacon Ranch on ciabatta bread sandwiches. If you like fresh ingredients and healthier options, this is the place for you! We will definitely be back...

Excellent. The veggie sandwich is fantastic, but so is Sal's Special. Highly recommend.read more